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Tommies football: Uncertainty remains at quarterback spot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:50 GMT

Talented and experienced across the offensive line, at wide receiver and at running back, St. Thomas’ offense will be relying on an inexperienced quarterback this season to allow the unit to be all it can be.Based on Saturday’s spring game at O’Shaughnessy Stadium, there is work to be done at that vital position.Sophomore Amari Powell is in line to replace last year’s starter, Cade Sexauer, who was lost to graduation. While he made some good throws in the controlled scrimmage, Powell’s lack of accuracy was glaring.“If I hadn’t seen a high level of accuracy through the first four weeks of spring ball it would have been a major concern,” head coach Glenn Caruso said. “I didn’t think Amari had his best day. Most of his inaccuracies come from the waist down, and the footwork — or the lack there of. We’ve got to work on that.”Powell didn’t disagree with his coach’s assessment.“Today we weren’t really clicking, in terms of the receivers and running backs,” he said. “I definitely have to d...

Loons star Emanuel Reynoso ends holdout, returns to Minnesota

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:50 GMT

The end of the saga is in sight.After nearly four months, Minnesota United said Saturday that midfielder Emanuel Reynoso has traveled from his native Argentina to Minnesota. A process will begin for the two-time All-Star to reintegrate into the Loons, work toward having his MLS-issued suspension lifted and eventually play in league matches.MNUFC has been looking forward to Reynoso’s return since he didn’t report to preseason training camp in Blaine in early January. Then MLS suspended Reynoso without pay in mid-February and that status remained as Reynoso missed the opening nine matches this season.The Loons have tried to be proactive in ending Reynoso’s absence with multiple virtual meetings and physical trips to Argentina over the last few months. Chief Soccer Officer Manny Lagos had traveled to Argentina to meet with Reynoso during preseason, and Loons technical director Mark Watson went there as part of a scouting trip in mid-April.As Reynoso’s holdout dragged on, the club had g...

Off-duty DeSoto firefighter died in highway crash Friday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:50 GMT

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Mo. - An off-duty firefighter who served the DeSoto community died in a highway crash Friday afternoon. The DeSoto Rural Fire Protection District announced that Tommy Seegers, a part-time firefighter, died in a crash on Interstate 44. He also worked part-time for Valle Ambulance District. Top Story: St. Louis residents react to deadly downtown shootings "Please pray for Tommy and his entire family during this difficult time, Tommy will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Tommy died as a result of an off-duty vehicle accident on I-44 ... Rest easy brother," said the DeSoto Rural Fire Protection District via Facebook.A crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol states Seegers died after a crash on Interstate 44 in Crawford County. Investigators say Seegers was heading westbound on the highway when his vehicle went off the right side of the roadway. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. ...

Illinois leads nation in tornadoes this year, nearly twice above state average

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:50 GMT

ILLINOIS - If it seems like you're preparing for tornado threats a little more than usual lately, there's some truth to that, at least if you live in Illinois. According to the National Weather Service, Illinois is leading the nation in tornadoes this year. Eighty-six tornadoes have already rolled through the Prairie State in 2023, nearly double the state's average of 50 twisters per year. According to the National Weather Service, Illinois is leading the nation in tornadoes this year. (NWS Severe Weather Report)The National Weather Service reports, as of Saturday, Illinois has braced through more than double the number of tornadoes in any other state this year aside from Alabama (80) and Georgia (45). Per NWS, Illinois also leads every state in severe weather reports (466) this year aside from Texas. That number represents the total of confirmed tornadoes, plus hail and wind damage reports. Among this year's tornadoes, some have posed threats east of St. Louis. On March 31, an EF-1...

Spring blooms on St. Charles Main Street: Parades, crafts and maypole dancing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:50 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. - Main street in Bloom is back at Historic St. Charles' Main Street, and the Merchants and business owners are ready. Come to Main Street in Bloom on May 6th and 7th. On Sunday, there will be a parade at 1:30 p.m. for the kids to enjoy. Don't miss the Sunflower Hunt, in which sunflowers are hidden in most of the shops on Main Street. Get a sheet of stickers that you can use to track your progress. There is also the Maypole Girls dance at the Maypole at 2 p.m. Sunday. Check out some photos from Saturday's event. For more information on the Main Street bloom celebrations, click here.

Kickin’ It with Kiz: How can Avs trade Val Nichushkin without explanation of his disappearance from NHL playoffs?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:50 GMT

The Avs should trade forward Valeri Nichushkin, along with his big contract. There are better hockey players out there for the same amount of money.T.K, Helsingfors, FinlandKiz: Maybe we will never learn why Nichushkin disappeared from a team that desperately needed his scoring during the NHL playoffs. But it might be extremely difficult for the Avs to get anywhere near the value of his $6.125 million annual salary until they come clean with a trade partner on what happened in that Seattle hotel room.Kiz, were you in Nichushkin’s hotel room when the 9-1-1 call was made? No? Didn’t think so. Until you get all the facts, stop being a whiny little (bleep) set out to badmouth the Avalanche organization. Go cover some Black Lives Matter or Antifa garbage and praise them.Mark, kinda upsetKiz: So, if I understand you correctly, your conspiracy theory is liberal activists kidnapped Nichushkin from the playoffs? Well, alrighty then. Nice tinfoil hat, by the way.Thank you for at l...

Teen girl killed, 5 wounded in Northern California party shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:50 GMT

A 17-year-old girl was killed and five other people were wounded in a shooting early Saturday at a party near a college campus in Northern California, police said.Officers responding around 3:30 a.m. to reports of gunfire found six people shot at an apartment building in Chico, police Chief Billy Aldridge said.All the victims were taken to hospitals, and the teenager died at a hospital, he said.Two men, ages 21 and 19, and a 17-year-old girl remained hospitalized in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries, the chief said. Two other men, ages 18 and 20, were treated at the hospital and released, Aldridge said.The shooting appeared to be an isolated incident, and there was no ongoing threat to the community, police said. They released no information on the shooter.Police had been called to the same address about 30 minutes before the shooting and arrested a man on suspicion of brandishing a firearm, Aldridge said.That suspect matched the description of a man who was asked ...

A’s announcer Glen Kuiper suspended after appearing to use racial slur during broadcast, per report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:50 GMT

Longtime Oakland A’s television announcer Glen Kuiper has been suspended indefinitely by NBC Sports California after he appeared to utter a racial epithet during the pregame show before Friday night’s game in Kansas City, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.While talking about the “phenomenal” time he and broadcast partner Dallas Braden visited the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City earlier in the day, instead of saying “Negro Leagues,” Kuiper seemed to say the n-word.So Glen Kuiper and the A's broadcast just pulled a Thom Brennaman. Why isn't exactly confirmed but something definitely had to happen here. pic.twitter.com/LBis8yAnyx— NickMan (@BrokenNickMan16) May 6, 2023Before the sixth inning, the clearly flustered Kuiper issued an apology, telling NBC Sports California viewers, “I just want to … a little bit earlier in the show, I said something, didn’t come out quite the way I wanted it to.“And I just wanted to apologize if it sounde...

New York town issues boil water order for water district

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:50 GMT

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. — The town issued a mandatory boil water order for residents of the Bluestone Park water district until further notice on Friday, May 5.The town said that due to an incident, Friday residents are instructed to boil all tap water used for drinking, making ice, cooking, brushing teeth and cleaning dishes. The town said to bring the water to a rolling boil for two minutes and allow it to cool before safe use.They say the water is safe to shower with. Details of the incident were not disclosed.For more information, contact the Saugerties Water Department at (845) 246-8671 or send an email [email protected].

Madrigal’s two-run single lifts Cubs over Marlins 4-2

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:25:50 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Nick Madrigal’s two-run single in the eighth inning lifted the Chicago Cubs to a 4-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday.Jorge Soler hit a solo homer for the Marlins, who’ve dropped five in a row since sweeping the Cubs last weekend in Miami.Madrigal’s go-ahead hit off A.J. Puk (3-1) gave the Cubs their first lead. The next batter, pinch-hitter Miguel Amaya, followed with an RBI single of his own. Two of the three runs charged to Puk were unearned thanks to Yuli Gurriel’s inning-opening fielding error.Reliever Keegan Thompson (2-2) pitched three innings for the win and Adbert Alzolay worked the ninth for his first save of the season.Marlins reliever Matt Barnes – named the starter a few hours before the game – pitched the first inning before giving way to the bullpen, which hummed along until the seventh, where the Cubs loaded the bases before Huascar Brazoban struck out Seiya Suzuki to end the inning.Puk, the sixth Miami pitcher, wasn’t as lucky.Chicag...