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Bates flourishes with 2 picks and a forced fumble in debut for new-look Falcons defense

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:24 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Safety Jessie Bates led a cast of new veteran starters on the Atlanta Falcons’ defense that was dominant against Carolina rookie quarterback Bryce Young, especially in the second half.“Honestly, it was my day. I felt good,” Bates said after the Falcons’ season-opening 24-10 win over the Panthers on Sunday.Bates stood out with 10 tackles, two interceptions, a forced fumble and two pass deflections in his memorable first home game as the Falcons’ safety.Linebacker Troy Andersen also had 10 tackles and was credited with a shared sack.The spotlight in the matchup of NFC South rivals was on the two rookie first-round picks, Young and Atlanta running back Bijan Robinson. Robinson showed his speed, power and elusiveness on an 11-yard touchdown reception early in the second quarter.Bates and the defense took the lead from there.Bates signed a $64 million, four-year deal with Atlanta after starting 79 games in five seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. Bates h...

3 Woodbridge teenagers found with 1,000 fentanyl pills, 2 handguns during traffic stop

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:24 GMT

Three 19-year-olds were found with over 1,000 fentanyl pills and two loaded handguns during a traffic stop Thursday for speeding on I-95, according to the Spotsylvania’s Sheriff’s Office.The three teenagers from Woodbridge were identified by police as D’Shon A. Mims, Jada Sales-Perez and Francisco D. Chavarria.Police say, around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, a traffic stop was attempted after they saw a sedan with no front tags speeding on the interstate. Officers then saw the driver, Mims, move into the back seat while Sales-Perez, who was in the passenger seat, took over the wheel while the car was moving.The vehicle then abruptly stopped in the right travel lane at the 124 mile marker, where police say they located over 1,000 fentanyl pills and the two loaded semi-automatic handguns.Police say Mims was arrested for possession with the intent to distribute a schedule I/II narcotic, possessing a firearm while in possession of a schedule I/II narcotic, concealed weapon, obst...

Bigsby makes amends for big mistake by helping Jags earn rare 31-21 victory at Indy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:24 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tank Bigsby had the perfect response for his rookie mistake.He scored Sunday’s go-ahead touchdown.Travis Etienne Jr. made sure the Colts paid dearly for their own miscue with his game-sealing run.Together, they helped the Jaguars end their misery at Indianapolis. Bigsby’s 1-yard scoring run with 5:14 left gave the defending AFC South champs the lead and Etienne’s 26-yard TD run following an interception closed out the 31-21 victory that snapped their five-game skid at Lucas Oil Stadium.“I think everybody rallied behind him (Bigsby),” quarterback Trevor Lawrence said. “It was kind of a weird play, but you move on. We kept giving him the ball and that shows the faith we have in him to put the ball in his hands. That was a big touchdown.”It was an emotional day for Bigsby.Officially, he logged seven carries for 13 yards and had no receptions. But the one touch that didn’t show up in the box score nearly turned him into the Week 1 goat. After casually catching a ball...

USA TODAY SPORTS ACFA COLLEGE FOOTBALL COACHES POLL

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:24 GMT

USA TODAY SPORTS AFCA COLLEGE FOOTBALL COACHES POLL, Sept. 10, 2023.The USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll Top 25 with first-place votes received, team’s records, total points based on 25 for first place through one point for 25th and ranking in last weeks poll.RecordPtsPvs 1. Georgia (64)2-016241 2. Michigan (1)2-0153323. Florida State2-0144154. Ohio State2-0140145. Southern California3-0131966. Texas2-01318107. Penn State2-0122978. Washington2-0112989. Tennessee2-01039910. Alabama1-11016311. Notre Dame3-010041112. Utah2-08931213. Oregon2-08701314. LSU1-17141415. Kansas State2-06751516. Oklahoma2-05841717. Oregon State2-05621818. North Carolina2-05061619. Mississippi2-05032020. Duke2-03632421. Colorado2-03572522. Clemson1-12072123. Miami (Fla.)2-0195NR24. Iowa2-0166NR25. UCLA2-0101NRDropped Out: No. 19 Wisconsin (1-1); No. 22 Tulane (1-1); No. 23 Texas A&M (1-1).Others Receiving Votes: Washington State (2-0) 80; Kentucky (2-0) 38; TCU (1-1) 26; Auburn (2-0) 23; Texas A&...

Morel, Bellinger Swanson connect in 3rd, Cubs power past Diamondbacks 5-2

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:24 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Christopher Morel, Cody Bellinger and Dansby Swanson each hit solo homers in the third inning, and the Chicago Cubs snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.Swanson added two singles and Kyle Hendricks tossed 5 2/3 effective innings to help Chicago (77-67) strengthen its hold on the second NL wild card spot and close to within three of first-place Milwaukee in the NL Central.Arizona’s four-game winning streak ended, but the Diamondbacks (75-69) remained in the third wild-card spot. Arizona held the Cubs to just four runs in winning the first three games of the series.“I”m proud of how we came back today, bounced back,” Bellinger said. “Overall, we had a lot of good swings. You know, for us try to pick it up a little bit, do our part and as an offense help the team win, we did a good job today.”Morel hit his 21st homer, Bellinger his 25th and Swanson his 20th off rookie right-hander Brandon Pfaadt, who was orig...

Deion Sanders brings Prime Time to Colorado and makes Folsom Field the epicenter of college football

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:24 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A year after the Colorado Buffaloes’ only victory came on a disputed touchdown in overtime, Folsom 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...

Minjee Lee loses a 5-shot lead in 6 holes and then wins in a playoff in Cincinnati

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:24 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) — Minjee Lee lost a five-shot lead on the back nine Sunday and recovered at just the right time, hitting wedge to 2 feet for birdie to beat Charley Hull on the second playoff hole in the Kroger Queen City Championship.Lee, a two-time major champion, won for the first time this year after closing with a 1-under 71. It was her second playoff victory on the LPGA Tour, and she never imagined it would get to that point.The 27-year-old Australian seized control early and led Hull by five shots through 10 holes. Six holes later, they were tied.Lee led by four on the par-5 12th, with Hull already having hit her second shot into the water. Lee decided to go for the green with a fairway metal, and she pulled it so far left that it went out-of-bounds, leading to a double bogey. Hull dropped only one shot, cutting the deficit to three shots, and then she made three birdie putts in the 12- to 18-foot range on the 14th, 15th and 16th holes to catch Lee.“I had a few moments where I...

Broncos lose to Raiders 17-16

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Broncos lost to the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday with a game-changing play during the final quarter.At the beginning of the second quarter of the game, Broncos safety Caden Sterns was injured in what appeared to be a leg injury. He was taken off the field on a cart.The Broncos lost the lead in the final quarter and ultimately lost to the Raiders 17-16. 5 things to know about the 2023 Denver Broncos Denver forecast for Raiders vs. BroncosAccording to the Pinpoint Weather team, a cold front will move in through Sunday. This means it will be a cooler day.High temperatures will only be in the 70s, which is around 10 degrees cooler than normal for this time of year.Pinpoint Weather: Forecast for Broncos vs. Raiders on Sept. 10. What to expect from the Broncos: The FOX31 sports team weighs in While it won't be a washout when the Raiders head to Denver, you will still want to have rain gear handy. There is a chance for showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon ...

Marlins break up Suárez’s no-hit bid in 7th, then rally past Phillies 5-4 on De La Cruz’s homer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:24 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryan De La Cruz hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning and the Miami Marlins, held hitless until the seventh, rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.Dane Myers broke up a no-hit bid by Phillies starter Ranger Suárez with a one-out double in the seventh. Yuli Gurriel drove in two runs for the Marlins, who pulled within a half-game of Arizona for the final National League wild card. Miami has won eight of 10 after taking two of three games from Philadelphia.“Proud of the guys how they came back,” Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said.Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber homered for the defending NL champion Phillies, who are two games in front of the Chicago Cubs for the league’s top wild card. Philadelphia will next host the major league-leading Braves for four games, beginning with a doubleheader on Monday.“Let a couple slip away,” Turner said. “Doubleheader tomorrow. Try to win two. It’s what’s in front of us. Today’s over....

Novak Djokovic wins the US Open for his 24th Grand Slam title by beating Daniil Medvedev

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:24 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic emerged from an exhilarating and exhausting U.S. Open final with a 24th Grand Slam title on Sunday night, using every ounce of his energy and some serve-and-volley guile to get past Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 in a match that was more closely contested than the straight-set score indicated.Djokovic, a 36-year-old from Serbia, moved one major singles title in front of Serena Williams to become the first player to win 24 in the Open era, which began in 1968. Margaret Court also collected a total of 24, but 13 of those came before professionals were admitted to the Slam events.There were moments, particularly in the 1-hour, 44-minute second set that was as much about tenacity as talent, when Djokovic appeared to be faltering. After some of the most grueling points — and there were many — he would lean over with hands on knees or use his racket for support or pause to stretch his legs.This triumph against Medvedev, the opponent who beat him in the 20...