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NFL tight end suffers 'burn injuries to face'

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:51:55 GMT

CLEVELAND (WJW) -- Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku was added to the injury report after "sustaining burn injuries to his face and arm during a household accident," the team said Saturday.The Browns also said Njoku is questionable for Sunday's game in Cleveland against the Baltimore Ravens. However, later Saturday afternoon, Njoku took to social media implying he'd be playing Sunday. "The flesh is weak. See u tomorrow DawgPound," he said in a post. Njoku's agent also took to Twitter saying the tight end "is ok, thank God."A league source told Nexstar's WJW the accident happened while lighting a fire pit in his backyard.Njoku arrived at Cleveland Browns Stadium ahead of Sunday's game with a mask covering his entire head and a fur coat, a video posted to the team's Twitter account showed. Northern lights could become intense over the next 18 months: Here’s why Njoku, who is in his seventh season with Cleveland, has 10 catches for 92 yards this season. He's a solid blocker and...

Vikings once again without starting center Garrett Bradbury

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:51:55 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — For the third straight game, the Vikings will be without starting center Garrett Bradbury. He was inactive for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers as he continues to work through a back injury.There was hope Bradbury might be able to play after being a limited participant in practice this week. He has played less than 10 snaps this season after getting hurt in the Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.On the flip side, pass rusher Marcus Davenport was active for the Vikings. He has been dealing with an ankle injury over the past month.The other inactives for the Vikings included safety Lewis Cine, tight end Nick Muse, defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga, and quarterback Jaren Hall .Related ArticlesMinnesota Vikings | The Loop Fantasy Football Update Week 4: Last-minute moves Minnesota Vikings | Dalton Risner got some work with the first team. Will Vikings make a change on offensive line? Minnesota Vikings | ...

Shirley Washington inducted into the Silver Circle

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:51:55 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- We have some exciting news to share with you. FOX 2's Shirley Washington was inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences' Silver Circle at the Mid-America Emmy Awards in Branson. FOX 2 also won an Emmy in the breaking/spot news category. Only 10 people live in St. Louis County’s smallest village The Silver Circle recognizes professionals who have performed distinguished service within the television industry for 25 years or more. The academy not only considers their work in the newsroom, but also the impact members have had on their communities.Shirley gave a beautiful, heartfelt speech Sunday night. Our congratulations go out to Shirleyand to all the winners of last night's winners and nominees.

Inmate dies at the St. Louis City Justice Center

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:51:55 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Another inmate dies at the St. Louis City Justice Center. Jail officials tell our partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that Juwon Carter, 44, suffered a medical emergency around 2 a.m. Saturday.Prior to Saturday there had been at least two inmate deaths at the Justice Center this year.FOX 2 Previously reported both occurred in a two-week stretch back in August.Missouri court records show carter had been in custody since May of last year on second-degree assault and involuntary manslaughter charges after the death of his infant son.

Denver man escapes Jefferson County jail by hopping delivery fence

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:51:55 GMT

A Saturday surveillance image of 42-year-old Jeremy Buchanan, without facial hair. (Photo Courtesy of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office).Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a man who escaped the county detention center Saturday.At 5:20 p.m. Saturday, 42-year-old inmate Jeremy Buchanan was working in the kitchen when he exited the building through a delivery door and escaped over the fence where deliveries are received, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement on X.Buchanan was booked into jail on June 2 on charges of first-degree motor vehicle theft, violations of a protection order, violation of parole, possession of a controlled substance, a traffic offense, resisting arrest and several failure to appear offenses.Jeffco Sheriff’s Office Conducting Search for Escaped Inmate: At 5:20 p.m. today, September 30, 2023, inmate Jeremy Buchanan (DOB 6/15/81) escaped from the Jefferson County Detention Facility. An inmate worker, Buch...

Teen shot and killed at Southlands Mall in Aurora

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:51:55 GMT

Aurora police are investigating a Saturday night shooting that left one teenager dead in a Southlands Mall parking lot.Officers responded to reports of a shooting around 8:30 p.m., and when they arrived on the scene they found a male teenager suffering from a gunshot wound, according to a statement from the Aurora Police Department on X.#APDAlert Officers are investigating a fatal shooting outside the Southlands mall.When officers arrived they found one juvenile was suffering from a gunshot wound. Life-saving measures were conducted and the young man was transferred to the hospital where he passed away.At… pic.twitter.com/VWY4FWvKjs— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) October 1, 2023Paramedics transported the teen to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries, police said.No suspects are currently in custody, but Aurora officers are searching for several suspects spotted driving away from the scene.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Denver man escape...

Broncos vs. Bears: Live updates and highlights from the NFL Week 4 game

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:51:55 GMT

The Bears and the Broncos have opened the 2023 season with 0-3 starts. Who can pull themselves out of the NFL’s basement first? Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago.Live updatesPre-game updatesRookie watch (9:42 a.m.): Interesting to check on the Broncos rookie so far this year. WR Marvin Mims, Jr. is an ascending player. ILB Drew Sanders is likely to make his second straight start this week. CB Riley Moss is healthy now and playing ST at least. We’ll see if he works his way into a bigger role. Forsyth and Skinner have been healthy scratches the first month of the season. Among undraftees, RB Jaleel McLaughlin’s had a small role, TE Nate Adkins’ role has increased with Greg Dulcich hurt, OLB Thomas Incoom’s seen snaps here and there OT Alex Palczewski is eligible to return from IR in the coming days. — Parker GabrielBroncos inactives today (9:34 a.m.): S Justin Simmons (hip/groin), OLB Frank Clark (hip), ILB Jo...

3 juveniles arrested for possession of stolen vehicle; 2 charged with robbery 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:51:55 GMT

Police detained three teens after they were found in a stolen car in Simi Valley. According to a Simi Valley Police Department release, authorities in Los Angeles provided their Simi Valley counterparts with information referencing a possible stolen vehicle out of L.A.  SVPD officers spotted the vehicle around 9 p.m. Saturday night in the 3800 block of Stell Drive and made contact with the three occupants.  Man dies after driving off cliff in San Pedro “The stolen vehicle was occupied by three juvenile male suspects who were detained and subsequently arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle,” SVPD said in a statement. “During the detention and investigation, it was later discovered that two of the juveniles had committed a robbery at knife point earlier that day in the Los Angeles area.” Officers seized the stolen vehicle and the weapon used at the scene. All three teens were booked into the Ventura County Juvenile Hall and booked for possession of a stolen...

Gaetz says he will seek to oust McCarthy as speaker this week. 'Bring it on,' McCarthy says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:51:55 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Matt Gaetz said Sunday he will try to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a fellow Republican, from his leadership position this week after McCarthy relied on Democratic support to pass legislation that avoided a government shutdown. “Bring it on,” McCarthy responded.Gaetz, a longtime McCarthy nemesis, said on CNN's “State of the Union” that McCarthy was in “brazen, material breach” of agreements he made with House Republicans in January when he ran for speaker. As a result, Gaetz said he would be filing a “ motion to vacate the chair,” as House rules permit.McCarthy’s response: “So be it. Bring it on. Let’s get over with it and let’s start governing,” he said on CBS’s “Face the Nation.No speaker has ever been removed from office through such a move. Procedural votes could be offered to halt the motion or it could trigger a House floor vote on whether McCarthy, R-Calif., should remain speaker.“I think we need to rip off the Band-Aid," said Gaetz, R-Fla. “I th...

Pre-race favorite Ace Impact sprints clear to win Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:51:55 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Pre-race favorite Ace Impact pulled away easily on the home straight to comfortably win the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on Sunday.Italian jockey Cristian Demuro was bunched in as they turned for home but moved wide left and then attacked with about 300 meters left of the 2.4-kilometer (1.5-mile) course. Ace Impact was clear with 50 meters left and Demuro could afford to rise up in his saddle at the line and wave his right arm triumphantly.“Unbelievable. I can’t even speak,” Demuro told broadcaster M6 moments later. “Once the horse goes, it’s a different horse. Incredible.”Ace Impact made it six wins out of six and showed its turn of speed in sunny conditions by chasing down Westover, ridden by British jockey Robert Hornby, which finished second in a photo finish. French jockey Maxime Guyon placed third with outsider Onesto.Mr Hollywood led at the halfway mark with Ace impact still behind but Demuro was not worried.“I knew he can sprint so I was relaxed,” said Demuro, who ...