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Aaron Gordon returns to Nuggets practice, explains dog bite injury on Christmas: “When you (mess) around, you find out”

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:05:45 GMT

Aaron Gordon rejoined the Nuggets for practice Sunday after missing two games due to injuries from a dog bite on Christmas. Gordon told The Denver Post he feels ready to play Monday when the Nuggets host the Hornets.A league source said it’ll be Gordon’s call as to whether he plays against Charlotte, and that the team feels comfortable allowing him to play if he’s ready.The dog that bit Gordon was his Rottweiler, which he adopted about four years ago when the dog was six weeks old, Gordon said. Due to the travel demands of the NBA schedule, he doesn’t get to spend much time around his pet during the season, so he has family looking after it for him. Gordon is considering possible training alternatives.“I love dogs. I grew up with dogs my whole life,” Gordon said. “But because we’re on the road so much, my dad’s taking care of him, so I can’t really train him how I need him to be. … But I feel good. Everything is fine....

Broncos 3, Chargers 0: Wil Lutz nails 32-yard field goal to get Denver on the board

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:05:45 GMT

The Broncos enter the Jarrett Stidham era after announcing that Russell Wilson has been benched. Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High.Live updatesFirst-quarter updatesField goal, Broncos (2:53 p.m.): Denver settles for a field goal as Wil Lutz nails the 32-yard chip shot. Broncos 3, Chargers 0 with 3:55 to go in the first quarter. — Joe NguyenInjury update (2:49 p.m.): Offensive tackle Cam Fleming replaces McGlinchey, who is now inside the blue medical tent. — Ryan McFaddenLooked like some kind of right arm/shoulder issue for McGlinchey. He was in a lot pain as he walked off the field. — Parker GabrielInjury (2:48 p.m.): Broncos starting right tackle Mike McGlinchey is down after Javonte Williams’ 1-yard run. — Ryan McFaddenRun, Javonte, run (2:46 p.m.): Javonte Williams just had a nice 16-yard run. Credit Quinn Meinerz for dragging him for those final three. Denver in the red zone. ̵...

Eastbound El Camino Real to be closed for weeks following Christmas Day blaze

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:05:45 GMT

Demolition of a commercial building heavily damaged in a three-alarm fire on Christmas Day will keep a stretch of eastbound El Camino Real along the Los Altos-Mountain View border closed for the foreseeable future.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | East Bay house fire sends one elderly residents to hospital with critical burns Crashes and Disasters | Former Oakland fire chief resigns from top San Rafael job Crashes and Disasters | ‘One of the pillars’: 95-year-old Oakland artist known for vivid depictions of Black life killed in house fire Crashes and Disasters | Arson suspected in Santa Cruz ‘Circles’ church fire Crashes and Disasters | Car catches fire in eastbound Caldecott Tunnel According to the city of Mountain View, demolition crews are working to destroy the building, which was damaged beyond repair in the fire.El Camino Real will remain closed between San Antonio Road and Sherwo...

49ers Studs and Duds: Niners clinch the No. 1 seed behind Purdy, Aiyuk, and a bit of luck

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:05:45 GMT

The 49ers took care of their business, righting the ship in Washington with a 27-10 win following an embarrassing home loss to the Ravens on Christmas.Then the Arizona Cardinals — 13-point underdogs — did their part by improbably beating the Eagles in Philadelphia.The combination clinched the NFC’s No. 1 seed for the Niners. Happy New Year, indeed.Here are the studs and duds from the Week 17 game:STUDS The Arizona Cardinals» The division rivals did the 49ers a huge solid on Sunday.I wondered if Arizona going with an onside kick with the score tied 28-28 in the fourth quarter was a good decision, but it worked. The Cardinals trailed by 3 with 2:33 to play and sliced down the field in less than two minutes to score the go-ahead touchdown.The Ravens might be the best team in the NFL, but there’s no question that the Niners are the NFC’s best. Because of it, they’ll effectively have two bye weeks before their first playoff game.Brock Purdy» Oh, right, the 49ers&#...

2 men arrested for alleged vehicle theft, chase ended in crash

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:05:45 GMT

(KRON) – Two people were arrested by the Fairfield Police Department after driving a stolen vehicle. Fairfield dispatch was alerted of a FLOCK hit for a stolen vehicle out of Napa in the area of North Texas Street and Airbase Parkway around 2 p.m. on Dec. 29.  Las Vegas Countdown to 2024: How to watch the New Year’s Eve extravaganza Fairfield officers located the vehicle near the 300 block of East Tabor Avenue and attempted a traffic stop. The driver failed to yield. Subsequently, a pursuit was initiated. The pursuit ended when the vehicle collided with another vehicle at East Travis and Rayburn Court. The two occupants fled on foot after the collision. According to police, the passenger was apprehended, and the driver began climbing fences going eastbound.The officers established a perimeter and located the driver in a backyard in the 500 block of Arkansas Street.The driver was identified as 32-year-old Samuel Vodden. Vodden was cleared from the hospital ...

1 person dead after San Jose shooting 

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:05:45 GMT

(KRON) – The San Jose Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday.Patrol officers responded to the area of Calle De Guadalupe and Plaza De Guadalupe for a report of a person shot at approximately 7:26 p.m. on Dec. 30. Las Vegas Countdown to 2024: How to watch the New Year’s Eve extravaganza Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound. According to police, the officers summoned medical personnel to the scene.The victim was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The victim’s identity is being withheld until proper notification to the next of kin. This is an ongoing investigation.Anyone with information is asked to contact the San Jose Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (408)-277-5283.

Amoore helps No. 14 Virginia Tech women get off to quick start, top Pitt 91-41 in ACC opener

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:05:45 GMT

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Georgia Amoore scored 10 of her 20 points in the first quarter, Olivia Summiel had a double-double and No. 14 Virginia Tech coasted to a 91-41 win over Pitt on Sunday in an Atlantic Coast Conference opener.Amoore had a layup and 3-pointer in the Hokies’ game-opening 10-run and the lead was 22-5 after one quarter. Virginia Tech put the game away by outscoring the Panthers 31-13 in the third quarter. The Hokies hit 5 of 6 3-pointers and made 10-of 14 shots overall as their lead reached 65-29.Matilada Ekh scored 16 points for the Hokies (10-2), Cayla King had 11 and Elizabeth Kitley, Carleigh Wenzel and Summiel all had 10. Summiel, who was 4-for-4 shooting, had 11 rebounds. Virginia shot 71% (20 of 28) from the field in the second half, making 9 of 12 3-pointers. The Hokies went 14 of 29 behind the arc for the game, shooting 51.5% overall.Liatu King scored 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting for the Panthers (6-8) but her teammates were 8 of 41 (19.5%). Pitt was ...

Travis Etienne scores twice, Jaguars end 4-game skid with 26-0 shutout of woeful Panthers

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:05:45 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Travis Etienne scored twice, including one on his longest run of the season, and the Jacksonville Jaguars ended a four-game skid with a 26-0 shutout of the woeful Carolina Panthers on Sunday.The Jaguars (9-7) won for the first time in December — and with quarterback Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) watching from the sideline — to set up a regular-season finale at Tennessee that will help decide the AFC South.The Panthers (2-14) dropped to 0-9 on the road and were held scoreless for the first time since losing to Atlanta in Week 12 in 2002.Jacksonville now can clinch the division with a victory next weekend. A loss to the Titans would hand the AFC South to the winner of the Houston-Indianapolis game.Lawrence missed the game with a sprained throwing shoulder, ending his consecutive starts streak at 51. C.J. Beathard completed 17 of 24 passes for 178 yards in his first start since 2020 and played turnover-free football.The Jaguars had 10 giveaways in their losing st...

Brock Purdy bounces back, 49ers clinch the NFC’s top seed by beating the Commanders 27-10

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:05:45 GMT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throwing a pass to wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)(AP/Mark Schiefelbein) San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throwing a pass to wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)(AP/Mark Schiefelbein) LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Brock Purdy bounced back from the worst game of his NFL career to throw two touchdown passes, and the San Francisco 49ers clinched the top seed in the NFC by beating the Washington Commanders 27-10 Sunday.Philadelphia̵...

Stroud has 213 yards and TD as Texans improve playoff hopes with 26-3 win over Titans

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:05:45 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — C.J. Stroud threw for 213 yards and a touchdown in his return from a concussion and the Houston Texans rolled to a 26-3 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday to boost their playoff chances.Houston (9-7), Indianapolis and Jacksonville all won Sunday to leave the three teams with identical records in the AFC South and keep the Texans in contention for both the division title and a playoff spot.A victory next week at Indianapolis will guarantee the Texans, who won just three games last season, their first postseason berth since 2019.Stroud, the second overall pick in the draft, hadn’t played since hitting the back of his head hard on the turf in a loss to the Jets Dec. 10. He picked up right where he left off before the injury, moving the offense effectively and throwing his 21st touchdown pass of the season in the second quarter.The Texans had a 17-point lead at halftime with some help from a touchdown on defense after Sheldon Rankins returned a fumble by rookie quart...