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Vikings open season with a crushing 20-17 loss to Buccaneers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:53 GMT

This most certainly is not last season, and the Vikings found that out with a crushing defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Sunday’s season opener at U.S. Bank Stadium.After consistently being able to pull off incredible escape acts in Year 1 under head coach Kevin O’Connell, the Vikings suffered a brutal 20-17 loss to the Buccaneers in the opening game of the head coach’s Year 2. There will be no perfect record in games decided by a single possession. That much has already been decided.James Perlichek, and Josh Medina, both from Texas cheers as they get ready to watch the Vikings as a part of Perlichek’s bachelor party celebration before the start of a NFL game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)James Perlichekjosh medinaFootball fans walk towards the ticket gates before the start of a NFL game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)Minnesota Vikings wide r...

Greene, Votto, India return to help Reds beat Cards, 7-1

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:53 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) — Hunter Greene allowed one hit six innings in his first start in 11 days, Joey Votto homered on his 40th birthday and the Cincinnati Reds stopped a three-game losing streak with a 7-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.Votto homered in the eighth during his first game back after missing 16 with discomfort in his surgically repaired right shoulder. Jonathan India, Will Benson and TJ Friedl also hit solo home runs as Cincinnati avoided a three-game sweep.The Reds (74-71) entered the game fifth in the wild-card standings, 2 1/2 games behind Arizona for the third slot.India also was playing his first game after missing 39 with left foot plantar fasciitis.Greene (4-6), who had been sidelined with COVID-19 that kept him isolated in San Francisco for five days, gave up one unearned run and struck out nine. He walked four in the first four innings before settling down to retire his last seven batters.Buck Farmer, Tejay Antone and Alexis Díaz each threw a scoreless r...

US wins Berhalter's return match as coach, beats Uzbekistan 3-0

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Gregg Berhalter's second term as U.S. coach began with a quick start, 80 sluggish minutes, two late goals and a 3-0 exhibition victory over Uzbekistan.“We’re a good side but we can’t just stroll into games and expect to win,” goalkeeper Matt Turner said after the match Saturday. “If we really want to get to where we want to go, we need to have better nights than we had tonight.”Tim Weah put the U.S. ahead in the fourth minute off a sharp pass from new Juventus teammate Weston McKennie, Ricardo Pepi doubled the lead just into second-half stoppage time and Christian Pulisic converted a penalty kick in the fifth minute of stoppage time.“I think we use this game as a learning tool,” Berhalter said. “We can improve and we need to improve and we will.”Berhalter first was hired after the failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup and led the Americans to the second round of last year’s tournament, where they lost to the Netherlands 3-1. He was replaced by interim coaches wh...

What is the most popular nickname for grandparents in California?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:53 GMT

Sunday, Sept. 10 is Grandparents Day, and when it comes to nicknames that children develop for their grandparents a new survey by Preply found that popularity varies by state. One grandchild's beloved "Nana" in Nevada may have been referred to as "Bubbe" if they lived in New Jersey, for instance. When it comes to the overall most popular nicknames, excluding just "Grandma" and "Grandpa," the survey found that "Nana" and "Papa" dominate.The most popular nicknames for "Grandma." (Preply)The most popular nicknames for "Grandpa." (Preply)When it comes to affectionate terms for grandmothers, "Nana" was the most popular in 12 states, followed by a three-way tie for second by "Grammy, "Granny" and Gran. "Abuela," was tied with "Grandmother" and "Mamaw" for third place.When it comes to grandfathers, "Papa" was tops in 13 states, followed by "Granddad" and "Pop-pop."California's most popular nicknames for grandparents are "Abuelo" and "Abuela," Spanish for "Grandfather" and "Grandmother" res...

Hercules: Stolen vehicle suspect flees into hills, tased by police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:53 GMT

A man suspected of driving a stolen Ford Econoline van was subjected to a taser and arrested Saturday afternoon in Hercules after attempting to flee officers in a pursuit.The suspect, a man in his 30s, is in custody after receiving hospital treatment. Police have not released his name.The man was detected by an automated license plate reader camera at about 2:45 p.m. Saturday as he was driving north on San Pablo Avenue and Tsushima Street, a semi-residential area just under a half-mile away from a Safeway grocery store.Responding officers initiated a “high-risk” stop when they found the man exiting the allegedly stolen van in the Safeway parking lot, but he fled on foot into a forested hillside opposite the store plaza, police said.Another officer driving south on San Pablo Avenue saw the suspect fleeing and chased him to Refugio Creek, which runs through the hills along John Muir Parkway.The suspect was carrying a hunting knife in his waistband, police said in a social ...

Kurtenbach: Studs and duds from the 49ers’ brilliant season-opening win over the Steelers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:53 GMT

How’s that for a season opener?The 49ers have been slow starters in recent years under Kyle Shanahan, feeling out the season before going on a late run.They started this season with one of the best performances of the Shanahan era.The Niners dominated in every single facet of the game, leading to a great number of studs (not all accounted for here) and some serious stretches to find some duds.The StudsRelated ArticlesSan Francisco 49ers | Instant analysis: Brock Purdy, 49ers defense dominate Steelers in season opener San Francisco 49ers | 49ers-Steelers live blog: Niners blow out Pittsburgh in opener San Francisco 49ers | Brock Purdy timeline: Step-by-step view of 49ers quarterback’s comeback San Francisco 49ers | Kurtenbach: The 49ers are held to higher standards than other NFL teams. This year’s team could meet them San Francisco 49ers | Ranking the 49ers’ newcomers by expected impac...

Instant analysis: Brock Purdy, 49ers defense dominate Steelers in season opener

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:53 GMT

PITTSBURGH — The instant Brock Purdy’s touchdown pass found Brandon Aiyuk for the 49ers’ first points of a promising season, Purdy emphatically celebrated toward his team’s sideline by unleashing fist pumps and flexing his arms.It was the polar opposite scene from last season’s ending on the other side of this state, when Purdy’s throwing elbow got wrecked and the 49ers’ Super Bowl bid got swiped by the Philadelphia Eagles.“Once I hit that touchdown, I wasn’t think surgery,” Purdy said. “It was, ‘We’re here to win.’ ”Sunday, the healthy 49ers sure looked like Super Bowl competitors to start this season, routing the host Pittsburgh Steelers 30-7 before 67,679 fans, including a healthy smattering of 49ers Faithful in red jerseys who chanted “Let’s Go Niners!” in the closing minutes.This was the 49ers’ third season-opening win under seventh-year coach Kyle Shanahan; those other victories also came on th...

21-year-old driver arrested on DUI suspicion after crashing in Santa Rosa

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:53 GMT

(KRON) -- A driver was arrested on DUI suspicion after crashing in front of a residence overnight Sunday, the Santa Rosa Police Department said. Police said the suspect car crashed into an unoccupied parked car in the driveway of a house on 900 block of S McDowell Boulevard. Police look for suspect linked to 2 attempted home burglaries in Milpitas The crash happened around 3:52 a.m. when a silver BMW sedan crashed in front of the home, according to SRPD. The BMW also had a female passenger inside at the time of the crash.The driver, identified as 21-year-old Petaluma man Daniel Niles Jr., displayed signs of intoxication, police said. A DUI investigation determined Niles was driving under the influence of alcohol. The suspect was driving southbound on S McDowell Boulevard and tried to make a left turn onto eastbound Covey Way. According to SRPD, Niles was unable to safely execute the turn and crashed into the parked vehicle. Neither Niles nor the passenger were injured in the coll...

Yankees’ Oswaldo Cabrera breaks up Brewers’ no-hit bid after 10 1/3 innings

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:53 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Oswaldo Cabrera hit a tying RBI double with one out in the 11th inning for the New York Yankees’ first hit against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.Corbin Burnes, Devin Williams and Abner Uribe had combined for 10 hitless innings, and the Brewers went ahead on Tyrone Taylor’s run-scoring single in the 11th off Nick Ramirez.With automatic runner Anthony Volpe on second base, Everson Pereira advanced Volpe with a leadoff grounder against Joel Payamps. Cabrera followed with a double to right.There has never been an 11-inning no-hitter in major league history.Milwaukee right fielder Sal Frelick preserved the bid with a leaping catch against the wall on an Volpe drive for the final out of the 10th inning to deny the game-ending run. With the game 0-0 and runners on first and second, Flelick jumped to make the catch and elbowed center fielder Joey Wiemer in the mouth.Burnes struck out seven and walked two in eight innings, throwing 70 of 109 pitches for strikes ...

Folsum Field is suddenly the epicenter of college football thanks to Deion Sanders

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:53 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A year after the Colorado Buffaloes’ only victory came on a disputed touchdown in overtime, Folsum Field is suddenly the epicenter of college football.Tickets can set fans back more than $400, and Deion Sanders’ guest list never disappoints. For his home coaching debut Saturday, fellow Hall of Famers Michael Irvin, Terrell Owens and Shannon Sharpe were in attendance, along with the Wu-Tang Clan.With thousands of students itching to storm the field as the resurgent Buffaloes were putting the finishing touches on their 36-14 drubbing of Nebraska, Fox announced that its “Big Noon Kickoff” set would remain in Boulder for another week.Fox originally had planned to pack up and head to Champaign, Illnois, for the Penn State-Illinois matchup. Instead, the network will feature the Rocky Mountain Showdown when the Buffaloes (2-0) host Colorado State (0-1) on Saturday night.The Rams-Buffs game isn’t exactly a marquee matchup, but the draw here is Coach P...