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Vikings have familiar playbook, backfield role for Akers; still committed to Mattison

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:39 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Much of the typical team-switching stress for an NFL player will be irrelevant this week for Cam Akers.The fourth-year running back’s arrival with the Minnesota Vikings after being traded by the Los Angeles Rams was about as seamless of a schematic transition as he could find. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell was his offensive coordinator during his first two seasons with the Rams.“A lot of the stuff carried over coming from L.A. I know 90% of the playbook coming in. Just getting to know the team, the coaches, the people — that’s probably the main learning curve for me right now,” Akers said after practice on Friday. “The pieces here, they’ve got the coaches, they’ve got the people. So hopefully I can step right in and contribute and do my part. The situation was pretty much perfect.”Getting a fresh start in a contract year once the season has already begun is an unusual scenario, but conflict between Akers and the Rams’ coach...

Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle announces his retirement after more than a decade in the majors

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:39 GMT

FILE - Washington Nationals relief pitcher Sean Doolittle delivers to the New York Yankees during the ninth inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, June 13, 2018. Sean Doolittle has decided to retire from baseball after more than a decade pitching in the majors that included helping the Washington Nationals win the World Series in 2019. Doolittle announced his decision in a lengthy social media post Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)(AP/Bill Kostroun) FILE - Washington Nationals relief pitcher Sean Doolittle delivers to the New York Yankees during the ninth inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, June 13, 2018. Sean Doolittle has decided to retire from baseball after more than a decade pitching in the majors th...

Internal affairs probe pending for MDPD officer accused by couple of pointing gun, threatening to shoot, sources say

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:39 GMT

A Miami-Dade Police Officer at the center of a bizarre incident in the parking lot of a Southwest Miami-Dade apartment complex is the subject of an internal affairs investigation, 7News sources said.Cellphone video recorded on Monday captured an unmarked SUV swiftly exiting the complex, located off Southwest 89th Court.It was where a father and husband said he had just gotten home from work when he encountered the unmarked police vehicle and its driver.The unidentified victim said the SUV, with its flashing police lights, pulled up behind him before the driver, who was wearing a police uniform got out, held him at gunpoint and threatened his life.When asked what the officer said to him, the victim replied, “‘I’m gonna kill you, [expletive].'”The man’s wife said she witnessed the terrifying interaction from their second-story balcony.“He was just going like that and was like, “I’m gonna shoot you! I’m gonna shoot you!'” she said.The man...

BC students hire lawyers to fight suspension of swimming and diving program amid hazing allegations

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:39 GMT

Dozens of members of the Swimming and Diving team at Boston College have hired lawyers after the college indefinitely suspended the program amid hazing allegations.BC announced Wednesday that the Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving program had been suspended indefinitely for hazing. BC officials released an additional statement Thursday in which they did step back on their initial report, now calling it “credible reports of hazing.”“Based on the information known at this time, Athletics has determined a program suspension is warranted, pending a full investigation by the University,” BC announced.Thirty families of the team hired lawyers, who said the hazing allegations have not been confirmed, and the school’s conduct office is only just beginning its investigation.The lawyer said they want BC to rescind their statement and allow the team to compete.“We believe that the issuance of this statement was premature, it was extremely irresponsible and negligent,” attorney Tara Da...

UMass Memorial set to close maternity unit at HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital in Leominster

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:39 GMT

Community members are speaking out against UMass Memorial Health’s decision to close the inpatient maternity unit at HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital in Leominster and the city is filing a last-ditch lawsuit to stop it.The birthing center at the hospital is slated to close its doors this weekend.“Here we are, in an area with over 110,000 people, and this will be the only metropolitan or sub-metropolitan area in the country where this amount of people won’t be served by a maternity ward, it just doesn’t make any sense,” said Leominster Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella. “You’ve got so many people so passionate about this you taking a maternity award away … and didn’t even notify the city?” Mazzarella asked.In a statement, UMass Memorial Health said, “After fully adhering to the Department of Public Health’s (DPH) regulatory review process, the providers, nurses, and leadership teams at HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital are p...

MacCormack’s 196 yards leads BB&N past Milton Academy

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:39 GMT

WATERTOWN — With only eight games on its regular-season schedule, every one of them is important for BB&N and on Friday night at Berylson Field, the Knights played that way.Led by 196 yards and two touchdowns from Bo MacCormack and another two rushing scores from quarterback Henry Machnik, the Knights pulled away late to best Milton Academy, 35-21.“Milton Academy is a great team year after year and I was proud of how my guys stepped up and played hard from the first snap to the last,” Knights coach Mike Willey said.The BB&N defense did a stellar job of shutting down Milton’s talented running back Matt Childs. The senior did have a rushing, receiving and kick return score but was unable to gain big chunks of yardage all game.The clubs traded scores in the first quarter as Machnik and Childs exchanged TD runs before MacCormack scored on a one-yard run and added a conversion rush to make it 14-7 late in the second quarter.The Mustangs charged back downfield on the legs and arm ...

BC High moves to 3-0 with 34-14 win at Woburn

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:39 GMT

WOBURN — Carter Carroll looks to be in midseason form with Catholic Conference play on the horizon.Carroll threw for 187 yards and three touchdowns as BC High remained unbeaten with a 34-14 win over Woburn on Friday night at Woburn High School.BC High is now 3-0 just two years removed from a 1-10 season and after only winning two regular season games a year ago.“The past two years, this junior class and senior class have tried to change the culture,” Carroll said. “I don’t think the one-win team two seasons ago is reflective of who we are now. It’s completely switched.”The Eagles junior quarterback threw for 135 of those yards and all three of his touchdowns during the opening half. Jacob Bierenbroodspot tallied three scores for BC High. Woburn running back Bryan Ferreira (14 carries, 91 yards, TD) will enter week four needing 50 yards to break the Tanners’ all-time rushing record.“We have the sign of a team that is starting to believe...

Miramar Air Show returns: What to know

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:39 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The largest military air show in the country returns to San Diego this weekend with immersive experiences, static displays and more.From Friday, Sept. 22 to Sunday, Sept. 24, the highly anticipated MCAS Miramar Air Show will, once again, wow crowds with daytime demonstrations.The theme for this year -- "People. Planes. Power." ‘Ready, hit it!’: What it’s like flying with the Blue Angels Aviation enthusiasts who attend this free event can expect to see some air action from the Marine Corps’ F-35B, Marine Air-Ground Task Force and the renowned Blue Angels.Before you head out, here's some things you should know before you go.TicketingGeneral admission to the Miramar Air Show is free to all. However, there are upgraded seating options for sale for each day of the event. Those looking to get the best view or added comfort can choose from these options:-- Devil Dog Chalet: For $263, this ticket will get you front-row seating in a military-themed chalet. Guests can enjoy the...

SANDAG board votes to remove 'mileage tax' from 2025 Regional Plan

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:39 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The SANDAG Board of Directors voted 15-4 Friday to approve a motion to remove a controversial "mileage tax" from any consideration for the 2025 Regional Plan.San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones led a protest before the board meeting. She was joined by other board members calling for the removal of the regional road user charge -- also known as the "mileage tax" -- from the plan.In December 2021, a regional plan was approved without the 4-cents-per-mile tax. The tax proposal was met with tremendous blowback from people across the county.Before Friday's vote, public comment was overwhelmingly against the tax."No to the road user charge, no matter what you call it, no matter what you name it, no matter how you try to fund it," one resident said."I say 'no' to any road charge at any level, and I do not believe in being tethered as an American, being controlled in my driving habits," another speaker said.SANDAG staff had estimated the mileage tax would raise around $34 billion th...

'Ready, hit it!': What it's like flying with the Blue Angels

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:39 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- “Ready, hit it!” is the cue to tightly tense every muscle in your lower body and core and violently exhale in short bursts to avoid passing out.It’s the technique U.S. Navy pilots master while flying the Blue Angel F-18 pilots, and the same technique taught to guest riders lucky enough to secure a backseat ride ahead of the Miramar Air Show.FOX 5 Weather Anchor Megan Healy was selected as the Blue Angel media rider alongside Rikki Betancourt, assistant principal of Coronado High School, who was selected as the “key influencer” rider. Miramar Air Show returns this weekend: What to know Betancourt was honored for her work as an educator for 13 years and mentor for the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps.On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being extremely nervous, Megan took a temperature check on how Nikki was feeling ahead of the wild ride.“I'm probably sitting comfortably at 8, maybe a 7,” Betancourt said. “I’ll probably feel better once I’m in the cockpit and then after...