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Broncos four downs: Team Takeaway strikes again, and now Denver’s right back in playoff hunt

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:55:39 GMT

Initial thoughts from Broncos’ 29-12 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 12 at Empower Field at Mile High:Old memories: For those of us old enough to remember the 1980s, Broncos-Browns was appointment viewing once upon a time. This was, of course, before Art Modell committed crimes against humanity by moving the Browns to Baltimore and turning them into the Ravens. The fumble. The drive. Clay Matthews. John Elway. Bernie Kosar. Dan Reeves. Marty Schottenheimer. Sad, sad Marty Schottenheimer. It’s hard not to think about all those moments — all Broncos triumphs, mind you — whenever these two teams come together … and then curse Modell’s name for ruining it all.Garett vs. Garrett: How do you make the Browns defense look ordinary? It starts by neutralizing superstar defensive end Myles Garrett, the No. 1 overall draft pick who entered Sunday’s game as the front runner for NFL defensive player of the year. That’s exactly what veteran left tack...

How it Happened: Broncos clobber Browns for 5th straight win, improve to 6-5 on season

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:55:39 GMT

The Broncos are the hottest team in the NFL with a four-game winning streak. Can they continue their run? Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.Live updatesFINAL | Broncos 29, Browns 12It feels like a lifetime ago since the Broncos were 1-5.Denver won its fifth-straight game on Sunday, beating the Browns, 27-12, at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos improved to 6-5 on the season. Full story coming soon.More Broncos coverage:Heroes and Zeros from Broncos’ win over Browns: Samaje Perine breaks Denver’s run game woes in red zone.Broncos four downs: Team Takeaway strikes again, and now Denver’s right back in playoff hunt.Fourth-quarter updatesSafety, Broncos (5:08 p.m.): Zach Allen sacked P.J. Walker in the end zone for a safety. Broncos 29, Browns 12 with 2:17 to go. — Joe NguyenAnother sack (5 p.m.): Josey Jewell with the strip sack on Browns QB P.J. Walker. Cleveland recovered. — Joe NguyenThree...

Deaths of 4 people outdoors in Denver this weekend under investigation

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:55:39 GMT

The Denver Police Department is investigating the deaths of four people found outdoors in just over 24 hours during the snowy, below-freezing weekend.All four deaths remain under investigation, but a police spokesperson told The Denver Post on Sunday morning that investigators didn’t believe either of Saturday’s two deaths were related to the cold snap.No further information was available on the third and fourth deaths, reported Sunday morning and evening, police said.None of the three cases are homicide investigations, though police said they would update the public if that changes.The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner will release the victims’ names and the causes of death after further investigation.On Saturday, Denver police announced two outdoor death investigations in a two-hour span on social media: one in the 2400 block of North Alcott Street, and another in the 1700 block of Wewatta Street.The first announcement came at 4:44 p.m. Saturday, as temperatu...

Police ask for public's help in deadly South L.A. shooting

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:55:39 GMT

L.A. police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person responsible for shooting a man to death Sunday morning in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Vermont Vista, authorities announced.  Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department’s Southeast Area responded to calls of the shooting in the 800 block of West 110th Street at around 7 a.m.  By the time police arrived, the victim, described only as a possibly Hispanic male, approximately 30-40 years old, he had already been declared dead at the scene by medical personnel with the Los Angeles Fire Department.  L.A. police on the scene of a fatal shooting in Vermont Vista on Nov. 26, 2023. (KTLA)L.A. police on the scene of a fatal shooting in Vermont Vista on Nov. 26, 2023. (KTLA)L.A. police on the scene of a fatal shooting in Vermont Vista on Nov. 26, 2023. (KTLA)The victim has not yet been identified, nor have police provided any description of a suspect in the deadly shooting.  Anyone with inform...

Texans are moving to California in droves 

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:55:39 GMT

While it is known that many Californians looking to leave the Golden State often choose Texas as their new home, new statistics indicate that a growing number of Texans are making their home in California.Data obtained from the United States Census Bureau by the Houston Chronicle on state-to-state migration shows that California welcomed 42,279 Texans as new residents in 2022, the most of any state. One major motivator when it comes to relocating is how much residents are paid; according to Forbes, the average salary in Texas for 2023 is $57,300, which ranks 24th in the nation. The average Californian’s salary is $73,220, which is third highest in America only behind New York ($74,870) and Massachusetts ($76,600).  Young and wealthy Californians leaving the region for other states, study says Forbes analysts say that the average annual salary across the U.S. is $59,428 -- around $2,000 more than the average Texas resident -- meaning that Texans "often require a handsome ...

Grandfather, granddaughter swept out to sea: 1 dead, 1 missing

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:55:39 GMT

(KRON) -- San Mateo Fire recovered a 5-year-old girl who was swept out to sea Saturday afternoon at Martins Beach in Half Moon Bay, officials said. She was transported to the hospital and pronounced dead, Coast Guard officials said in a news release.Rescue teams searched 100 square miles for a 54-year-old man who was also swept out to sea for over 22 hours. They suspended their search on Sunday afternoon.The Coast Guard confirmed the two were grandfather and granddaughter.“The decision to suspend search efforts is one of the hardest decisions to make, but our crews searched for nearly 24 hours without any sightings of the missing person,” said Capt. Jordan Baldueza, deputy commander, Coast Guard Sector San Francisco. A call about two people being swept out to sea came in around 1:20 p.m. Saturday, Coast Guard officials said. A helicopter and a rescue boat were deployed to help with the search. They were able to recover a 5-year-old girl. She was airlifted to Stanford Hospital w...

Broncos’ surging defense gets three more takeaways in 29-12 win over Browns

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:55:39 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Russell Wilson accounted for two touchdowns and Denver’s defense produced three more takeaways and a safety in the Broncos’ 29-12 win over the injury-riddled Cleveland Browns on Sunday.With their fifth consecutive victory, the Broncos (6-5) moved above .500 for the first time under coach Sean Payton.The Browns (7-4) missed out on a chance to match their best start since 1999 and they lost several starters to injury, including rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (head) in his first road start. He was hit hard by edge rusher Baron Browning just as he released a pass, drawing a late flag although the hit appeared legal.The Broncos sacked his backup, P.J. Walker four times, once in the end zone for a safety.Already without star cornerback Denzel Ward, who was inactive with a shoulder injury, the Browns saw several key players get hurt, including Myles Garrett (hand/wrist), Amari Cooper (rib) and Jordan Elliott (ankle).Although the Browns sport a histori...

Attackers release Israel-linked tanker seized off Yemen in third such assault in Israel-Hamas war

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:55:39 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Attackers seized and later let go a tanker linked to Israel off the coast of Yemen on Sunday, authorities said. Yemen’s internationally recognized government blamed the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels for the attack, which followed at least two other recent maritime attacks linked to the Israel-Hamas war. The attackers seized the Liberian-flagged Central Park, managed by Zodiac Maritime, in the Gulf of Aden, the company and private intelligence firm Ambrey said. An American defense official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss intelligence matters, also confirmed to The Associated Press that the attack took place.Early Monday morning, Zodiac said the vessel carrying phosphoric acid and its crew of 22 sailors from Bulgaria, Georgia, India, the Philippines, Russia, Turkey and Vietnam were “unharmed.”“We would like to thank the coalition forces who responded quickly, protecting assets in the area and upholding international maritime...

Florida Gulf Coast tops No. 18 North Carolina on late basket by Adams

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:55:39 GMT

Kierra Adams got to the basket for a layup with seven seconds left to lift Florida Gulf Coast to a 65-64 upset win over No. 18 North Carolina Sunday as the Eagles claimed third place at the Gulf Coast Showcase tournament.North Carolina lost a 63-56 showdown with No. 16 Kansas State in the tournament semifinals.The Eagles took a four-point lead to start the fourth quarter, but Deja Kelly scored six straight points on two jumpers and a pair of free throws and the Tar Heels led 58-55 with 7:32 left. Dolly Cairns hit from deep to tie the game at 61-61 with just over four minutes to play, but Maria Gakdeng scored at the basket and Kayla McPherson added the second of two free throws to give the Tar Heels a 64-61 lead with 3:45 left. It would be their final points of the game. Cairns had a layup with 3:33 left to get the Eagles within a point.Cairns was 5 of 9 from the field, including 4 of 7 from distance, and hit all four of her free throws to lead FGCU (5-2). Maddie Antenucci added 15 p...

Kierra Adams’s layup lifts Florida Gulf Coast past No. 18 North Carolina 65-64

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:55:39 GMT

ESTERO, Fla. (AP) — Kierra Adams got to the basket for a layup with seven seconds left to lift Florida Gulf Coast to a 65-64 upset win over No. 18 North Carolina Sunday as the Eagles claimed third place at the Gulf Coast Showcase tournament.North Carolina lost a 63-56 showdown with No. 16 Kansas State in the tournament semifinals.The Eagles took a four-point lead to start the fourth quarter, but Deja Kelly scored six straight points on two jumpers and a pair of free throws and the Tar Heels led 58-55 with 7:32 left. Dolly Cairns hit from deep to tie the game at 61-61 with just over four minutes to play, but Maria Gakdeng scored at the basket and Kayla McPherson added the second of two free throws to give the Tar Heels a 64-61 lead with 3:45 left. It would be their final points of the game. Cairns had a layup with 3:33 left to get the Eagles within a point.Cairns was 5 of 9 from the field, including 4 of 7 from distance, and hit all four of her free throws to lead FGCU (5-2). Maddie ...