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Gattuso expecting more from UAlbany's defensive front this season

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:07:37 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The University of Albany football team may not have been the most productive on defense last season, but head coach Greg Gattuso and his staff have made some moves to rectify that as the 2023 season approaches. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Last season the Great Danes finished seventh in the Colonial Athletic Conference in total defense and were ranked 13th in stopping the run. Despite last season's struggles coach, Gattuso believes that adding some new talent to the defense in the off-season will bode well for the Danes, as they try to turn things around this season. "The front of our defense has to be physical and control the line of scrimmage," Gattuso said. "Last year we didn't do that effectively enough but you gotta realize we literally had four new starters. Anthony Lang was the only guy back he didn't even start for us, so the good thing is they've been through the battles and you can see sig...

Stopping for school buses in Missouri & Illinois: What are the laws?

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:07:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS - As children around the St. Louis area prepare to return to school, take this as a friendly reminder to watch out for school buses on the roads. For most, it's a pretty simple concept. When a school bus extends its red "STOP" arm to pick up or drop off students, it's best to hit the brakes and stay in place until the pickup or dropoff is done. St. Louis Zoo unveils new attractions But that's not the only consideration, and school bus slightly differ from state to state. If you're driving around Missouri and Illinois as school buses hit the roads again, here's some basic information to consider. MissouriAccording to the Missouri State Highway Patrol...Missouri drivers must stop for school buses when the stop arm is extended on all two-lane roads, regardless of their direction. Drivers must stop your vehicle and remain stopped until the bus's flashing lights are turned off, the stop arm is withdrawn, and the bus starts moving again.On a four-lane roadway without a median...

Free gun locks offered through St. Louis 'Lock It For Love' program

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:07:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One important step for adults to protect their children from gun violence is to secure their weapons. Women's Voices Raised for Social Justice, a group advocating for safety in the St. Louis area, is working to protect children through its free gun locks program, Lock It For Love. Road rage mystery solved as ghost driver gets prison time "Lock It For Love provides free gun locks and gun safety information in communities, particularly those experiencing high levels of gun violence," said volunteer Cathy Gilbert. "Gun violence is always awful, but when we know it's an innocent child with an entire life ahead who lost their life, it seems to hit even harder."You can pick up free gun locks through the Lock It For Love program at St. Louis Fire Department, St. Louis City and St. Louis County library branches and BJC and SSM hospitals.

How much will Denverites pay for sidewalk repairs next year? Estimates are now available.

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:07:37 GMT

Denver property owners can now visit the city’s website to see the annual fees they will be expected to pay to finance sidewalk construction and repairs citywide in accordance with a ballot measure voters approved last fall.The sidewalk fee lookup tool is available at denvergov.org/sidewalks. Bills will start arriving next year.Property owners must type in their legal address — including N, S, E or W directional abbreviations — and find an estimated total annual fee for their home or commercial property. The search bar does not recognize punctuation marks.The fees are dictated by the length of the sidewalk running along a property and the type of street on which the property is located. Different style streets require different width and style of sidewalks.For instance, a private home in the city’s southwestern Harvey Park neighborhood with 65 linear feet of sidewalk along a residential street will pay an estimated $134.38 in 2024. Meanwhile, the Choice Marke...

Race for Broncos roster spots intensifies for young players after first preseason game: “There is a sense of urgency”

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:07:37 GMT

If training camp is a race between young players for roster spots — Broncos coach Sean Payton’s preferred metaphor lately — then the first preseason game equals the near turn on the track.The Broncos are around the turn and on the back stretch this week.Payton and his staff have game film to examine now — a concrete guide to provide “bubble” players a new sense of direction for refinement in the space between preseason games. The race will only condense and become more details-based between now and the Aug. 29 (2 p.m. MT) deadline for NFL teams to cut their rosters to 53.“They play their first game, we make the corrections, and we’re like, ‘Hey, I said we’re in a little bit of a race, especially for those players. We’ve gotta see that improvement now, Week 2,'” Payton said Tuesday. “And a lot of times, it’s (contributing on special teams). So there is a sense of urgency for those players.”While playe...

Fan fulfills promise of naming daughter after Mookie Betts following slugger’s homer

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:07:37 GMT

A Los Angeles Dodger fan recently fulfilled his promise of naming his daughter after Mookie Betts weeks after telling the slugger he’d do so if he hit a home run.The former MVP shared the story on his Instagram Tuesday, detailing how the promise went down.Betts said it started while he was on deck at Dodger Stadium when a fan clad in the team’s jersey said he’d give his daughter the middle name Mookie if he hit it out of the park.Betts said he laughed and told the fan, “Don’t do that, bro … your wife wouldn’t like that.”The fan, who appeared to be on the phone, said he was going to tell his wife about the bet he was making with Betts.In true Silver Slugger fashion, Betts indeed homered during the at bat, and gave the fan a fist bump after rounding the bases.Video of the encounter shared on MLB's Instagram shows Betts smiling while fans yell “Let’s go!” and “He did it!”Weeks later, Betts saw a photo of an Aug. 7 birth certificate from Huntington Memorial Hospital with his name on it:...

Lakers, Clippers release schedules for polarizing In-Season Tournament

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:07:37 GMT

More details are trickling out regarding the NBA's polarizing new concept: a mid-season tournament.On Tuesday, both the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers released their schedules for the opening "group stage" round of the NBA's experimental In-Season Tournament.The Lakers will begin the group stage on Nov. 10 in a showdown with Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns in Arizona. Lakers' Davis agrees to record-breaking contract extension The team will then square off against the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena on Nov. 14, before traveling to Oregon to take on the Portland Trailblazers on Nov. 17. They'll close out the group stage with a Nov. 21 home game against the Utah Jazz.The hometown rival Clippers will open group play on Nov. 10 in a road matchup with Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks. The Clippers will then travel to Denver to take on the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets on Nov. 14. The group stage for the Clippers will come to ...

Chick-fil-A leans into fall with new seasonal sandwich, milkshake

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:07:37 GMT

Chick-fil-A is joining the chain restaurant trend of welcoming autumn with new fall-themed menu items.On Tuesday, the fast food chicken chain announced a new seasonal sandwich and milkshake to give those mourning the end of summer something to look forward to.Offering a new spin on the classic chicken sandwich, Chick-fil-A unveiled a new sweet and spicy twist to the fan favorite: pimento cheese.The Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich and Caramel Crumble Milkshake will join Chick-fil-A menus nationwide beginning Aug. 28. The Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich is topped with custom-made pimento cheese spread, mild pickled jalapeños and a drizzle of sweet honey.Pimento cheese is a somewhat controversial spread made by mixing cheese with mayonnaise and cherry peppers. It's a staple in the South, but not as prevalent in other parts of the country.Chick-fil-A hopes the new sandwich capitalizes on the American curiosity and desire for fall-themed food offerings. Domino’s halves...

Rider Injured in Motorcycle Crash on Torrey Pines Road [San Diego, CA]

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:07:37 GMT

61-Year-Old Man Injured after a Reckless Collision on Little Street RoadSAN DIEGO, CA (August 15, 2023) – Sunday evening, a crash on Torrey Pines Road left one rider hurt, police said.The incident occurred at around 9:00 p.m., August 6th, involving a 2016 Dodge Challenger driven by a 19-year-old man and a Harley-Davidson motorcycle driven by a 61-year-old man.Furthermore, police said the driver attempted to make a turn at the westbound lanes of Torrey Pines Road when the motorcyclist struck the front of the Dodge.As a result, the motorcyclist suffered serious injuries such as multiple fractures to his right leg. The driver of the Ford did not obtain any injuries.Consequently, an officer stated that impairment was not suspected as a factor in the collision.Moreover, the San Diego Police Traffic Division took over the investigation.When driving, it is important to keep an eye out for motorcyclists. Check all your mirrors and blind spots for motorcycles before merging with traffi...

Man Dead Following Hit-and-Run Crash near Linden Avenue North [Seattle, WA]

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:07:37 GMT

Pedestrian Killed in Traffic Accident near North 145th StreetSEATTLE, WA (August 15, 2023) – Late Friday evening, a man was pronounced dead following a hit-and-run crash near Linden Avenue North.It happened on August 4th, shortly before 11:00 p.m., when officers responded to the intersection and found a man down with extreme injuries.Furthermore, emergency responders performed life-saving efforts to the pedestrian but he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.Upon investigation, the officers learned that two vehicles struck the pedestrian, and they took off upon hitting him.At this time, details on the suspects or the vehicle are not yet available, and the police are still searching for them.Moreover, the identity of the man was not yet disclosed, and further investigation is still active.Any witnesses are urged to call the Traffic Collisions Investigations Squad at 206-684-8923.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest...