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Buccaneers confident they have what it takes to outlast rivals, win close NFC South race

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:51:19 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay’s first win in more than a month has the Buccaneers feeling good about their chances of rebounding from a tough stretch to win the NFC South.Sitting at 4-5 — a half-game behind first place New Orleans in the division standings — winning the gettable division figures to be the surest path to follow as the Bucs chase a fourth consecutive playoff berth.Tampa Bay currently holds a head-to-head tiebreaker advantage over the Saints (5-5) and will play four of its eight remaining games within the division.“It’s kind of like last year. We were in first place for a while, floating around .500, and then we ended up winning (the division) at the end,” receiver Mike Evans said. “It’s a similar situation this year, but we have more time. Hopefully, we can go on a win streak and separate ourselves.”The Bucs stopped a four-game skid with a 20-6 victory over Tennessee, limiting the Titans to a pair of field goals and 209 yards of offense.Sunday’s victory came of t...

Detroit-area doctor grieves the loss of 20 relatives killed during Israel’s war against Hamas

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:51:19 GMT

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Each time Dr. Emad Shehada’s phone rings, the suburban Detroit pulmonologist worries that it could be more bad news about loved ones in Gaza.He said that so far, 20 cousins and other relatives have been killed since the start of Israel’s campaign against Hamas following the militant group’s deadly Oct. 7 incursion into southern Israel that set off the war.More than 11,000 Palestinians, two-thirds of them women and minors, have been killed since the war began, according to the Health Ministry in Gaza, which does not differentiate between civilian and militant deaths. About 2,700 people have been reported missing.More than 1,200 people in Israel died, most of them in the Hamas attack, and about 240 hostages were taken from Israel into Gaza by Palestinian militants.Among those Shehada grieves are his cousin, Mohammad Khrais, three of Khrais’ children and 19-year-old Mayar, who was pregnant.“When you hear about these conflicts, your heart is bro...

BRF: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:51:19 GMT

SAO PAULO (AP) — SAO PAULO (AP) — BRF SA (BRFS) on Monday reported a loss of $79.3 million in its third quarter.The Sao Paulo-based company said it had a loss of 5 cents per share.The chicken, beef and pork producer posted revenue of $2.83 billion in the period.In the final minutes of trading on Monday, the company’s shares hit $2.44. A year ago, they were trading at $2.15._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BRFS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BRFSSource

Bucks’ Jae Crowder to undergo surgery and miss two months due to adductor and abdominal tear

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:51:19 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks forward Jae Crowder will miss about two months due to a left adductor and abdominal tear.Crowder got hurt Saturday in a 112-97 loss at Orlando. The Bucks announced the severity of Crowder’s injury Monday after he was evaluated by Dr. Bill Meyers in Philadelphia. The Bucks said Crowder is scheduled to undergo surgery on Tuesday.Crowder, 33, had played in each of the Bucks’ first nine games this season and was averaging 8.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists and 26.7 minutes. The 6-foot-6 forward had made two starts.“Sports can be brutal at times,” Milwaukee coach Adrian Griffin said before the Bucks’ game Monday night against the Chicago Bulls. “He came into training camp in phenomenal shape – mind, body, spirit. And he’s a tremendous piece of what we’re trying to do moving forward, but from what I’m told, it’s approximately eight weeks. He’ll be back. He’ll be back way before the playoffs to get the rhythm back. ...

Adecoagro: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:51:19 GMT

LUXEMBOURG (AP) — LUXEMBOURG (AP) — Adecoagro SA (AGRO) on Monday reported third-quarter profit of $75.9 million.On a per-share basis, the Luxembourg-based company said it had net income of 71 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 83 cents per share.The producer of agricultural products and renewable energy posted revenue of $385.8 million in the period.Adecoagro shares have risen 24% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Monday, shares hit $10.25, a climb of 32% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on AGRO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AGROSource

Arson appears to be the likely cause of fire on part of vital Los Angeles freeway, California governor says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:51:19 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Arson appears to be the likely cause of fire on part of vital Los Angeles freeway, California governor says.Source

Jackie Robinson AL Rookie of the Year Award Votes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:51:19 GMT

First-, second- and third-place votes and total points on a 5-3-1 basis.Player1st2nd3rdTotGunnar Henderson, Orioles30—–150Tanner Bibee, Guardians—20767Triston Casas, Red Sox–6725Josh Jung, Rangers–3716Yainer Diaz, Astros–136Masataka Yoshida, Red Sox––33Eduard Julien, Twins––22Anthony Volpe, Yankees––11Source

Jackie Robinson AL Rookies of the Year and Records

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:51:19 GMT

HittersABRHHRRBIAvg.2023 Henderson, Bal5601001432882.2552022 Rodriguez, Sea511841452875.2842021 Arozarena, TB529941452069.2742020 Lewis, Sea20637541128.2622019 Alvarez, Hou31358982778.3132018 Ohtani, LA32659932261.2852017 Judge, NY54212815452114.2842015 Correa, Hou387521082268.2792014 Abreu, Chi5568017636107.3172013 Myers, TB33550981353.2932012 Trout, LA5591291823083.3262008 Longoria, TB448671222785.2722007 Pedroia, Bos52086165850.3172004 Crosby, Oak545701302264.2392003 Berroa, KC567921631773.2872002 Hinske, Tor566991582484.2792001 Suzuki, Sea692127242869.3501999 Beltran, KC66311219422108.2931998 Grieve, Oak583941681889.2881997 Garciaparra, Bos6841222093098.3061996 Jeter, NY5821041831078.3141995 Cordova, Minn512811422484.2771994 Hamelin, KC31264882465.2821993 Salmon, Cal515931463195.2831992 Listach, Mil57993168147.2901991 Knoblauch, Min56578159150.2811990 Alomar, Jr., Cle44560129966.2901988 Weiss, Oak45244113339.2501987 McGwire, Oak5579716149118.2891986 Canseco, Oak6008514433117.240...

Aurora Fire Rescue goes through first-of-its-kind de-escalation training

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:51:19 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — Aurora Fire Rescue crew members are completing de-escalation training to help crew members respond to people experiencing a crisis. Despite paramedics regularly responding to these types of calls, de-escalation training is pretty rare within fire departments."I've been doing this for 34 years and it's nothing we've ever formally done, and it seems like the right time and place to bring this to life," said Aurora Fire Rescue's training chief, Commander Mark Hays. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox The training comprises three phases that teach self-awareness, body positioning and voice modulation to help soothe individuals experiencing anxiety, stress or psychological trauma. On Monday, paramedics walked through scenarios played out by actors, such as a veteran with PTSD or a woman experiencing a mental health crisis."It's long overdue as a general population. This isn't a call we practice for very often, but it is a common cal...

Arrest made after woman allegedly causes $10,000 damage to Miami church

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:51:19 GMT

A woman was arrested after, police said, she was seen throwing bricks at a church causing thousands of dollars in damage. The incident happened Sunday evening at the Martin Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Center located at 14741 Lincoln Blvd.According to the arrest report, upon arriving at the scene, Miami Police officers spotted a woman matching a description they were given walking away from the church and detained her as part of their investigation. One witness, according to police, told officers that he saw the woman picking up bricks and hurling them at various windows of the church, resulting in approximately $10,000 in damages. Two women apparently got into a fight out front.“Two young ladies who were having an altercation and decided to take out all of their anger on the church,” said Rev. Dr. Anthony Reed.Cellphone video showed the mess that the vandals left behind and daylight revealed the damage to the church. “They damaged the windows, they took ...