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Ex-Raider tight end Moreau says he has Hodgkin lymphoma, stepping away from football

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:01:07 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Tight end Foster Moreau, a solid performer for the Raiders this past season when starter Darren Waller was injured, said Wednesday on Twitter he is stepping away from football after being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma.Moreau, an unrestricted free agent, said he was diagnosed with the form of cancer that affects the body's immune system during a routine physical conducted by the New Orleans Saints' staff during the NFL free agency period.Although Moreau played well in the absence of Waller, it was not clear whether he was going to be re-signed by the Raiders."I’ve come to learn that I have Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and will be stepping away from football," he posted on Twitter. " ... time to fight a new opponent: Cancer. I’m grateful for the support and thankful for people who have stood firm with me. There hasn’t been a single step I’ve taken without hundreds of people lighting the path before me, and I will continue to seek their guidance."That being said, I’ll go k...

Birds escape at Oakland Zoo after tree damages enclosure

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:01:07 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- Six birds escaped at the Oakland Zoo after a tree fell on their enclosure on Tuesday, the zoo said. None of the birds pose a threat to the public. Several trees fell on zoo grounds during the deadly storm. One tree fell into the zoo's newest aviary, damaging the mesh that keeps the birds inside. SFPD veteran sergeant seriously injured by fallen tree Some birds were taken to a veterinary hospital, but none were injured. Six birds flew threw the opening and into the zoo. The zoo did not specify which bird species got loose. The zoo said that staff members are taking nonstop shifts in an effort to retrieve the birds. People, zoo animals, and native wildlife are all not threatened. "We're confident we'll be able to recover all 6 soon," the zoo said. KRON ON is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container ...

Manchester United sale: Deadline extended for 2nd bids

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:01:07 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Bidders trying to buy Manchester United have been given more time to submit second offers for the iconic soccer team. The deadline for the latest round of bids had been set for 9 p.m. Wednesday, but American merchant bank Raine has agreed to an unspecified extension to allow interested parties to fine-tune their proposals. A person with knowledge of the process confirmed the extension. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly.Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani has outlined his intention to make a second offer for United and British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe is also expected to bid. Both submitted indicative offers last month.Sheikh Jassim, the chairman of Qatar Islamic Bank, has said he wants to return the club to the summit of the sport if he is successful in buying out current owners, the Glazer family.His latest bid will be made to Raine, another person with knowledge of the process said. The pers...

UAB sets program record for wins, advances to NIT semis

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:01:07 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jordan Walker had 21 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, Trey Jemison added 17 points and 12 rebounds and UAB beat Vanderbilt 67-59 on Wednesday night to advance to the NIT semifinals in Las Vegas.UAB (28-9) set a school record for most wins in a season, topping last year’s squad that advanced to the NCAA Tournament. The Blazers will play in the NIT semifinals for the third time in program history — with two third-place finishes.Vanderbilt pulled within 59-57 on a 3-pointer by Jordan Wright with 51.7 seconds left. But Walker raced the other way and lobbed it to Jemison for a dunk at 45.7 to regain a two-possession lead. Walker, who entered ranked fourth nationally in points per game at 22.6, made four free throws in the final 26 seconds to set a program record for points in a season.Eric Gaines added 14 points, seven rebounds and three steals for UAB. The Blazers went 3-0 against the SEC this season, beating Georgia 87-73 on Nov. 22 and South Caro...

17-year-old Irankunda set to become youngest Socceroo

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:01:07 GMT

SYDNEY (AP) — Tanzanian-born Nestory Irankunda is in line to become the youngest-ever player to suit up for Australia’s national men’s soccer team.Irankunda, who turned 17 on Feb. 9 and plays for Adelaide United in the domestic A-League, has been promoted to the Socceroos squad for a friendly against Ecuador in in Sydney on Friday.He was originally selected only as a training player. But Middlesbrough midfielder Riley McGree picked up a flu virus while traveling to Sydney from England and Australia coach Graham Arnold moved Irankunda into the main squad on Thursday.“We only just saw (McGree) for the first time this morning,” Arnold said. “He’s had the flu and those types of things so it gives Nestory the chance to be in the 26-man squad, and we’ll see how the game goes.”Irankunda would surpass Duncan Cummings, who won his first cap in 1975 against China aged 17 years and 139 days, as Australia’s youngest-ever male player if he gets onto the field on Friday.Irankunda is eligible to r...

Match Play at a glance

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:01:07 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A brief look at the opening round of the Dell Technologies Match Play:OPENING WINS: Defending champion Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy were among five of the top eight seeds to win their matches.RARE LOSS: Jon Rahm, the No. 2 seed, lost to Rickie Fowler in 17 holes. It was the first time Rahm failed to win his first-day match in the six years he has been playing the event.TIGER RECORD: Matt Kuchar defeated Viktor Hovland for his 35th career match victory in the tournament. One more win and he ties the record set by Tiger Woods.WINLESS STREAK: Keegan Bradley halved his match with Denny McCarthy. It was his 16th consecutive match without winning (seven halves, nine losses) and his 11th consecutive match that reached the 18th hole.TURNABOUT IS FAIR PLAY: Maverick McNealy last year defeated Joaquin Niemann, 8 and 6, in the opening round. This year, McNealy lost, 8 and 6, to Sungjae Im.HOT START: Cameron Young made all 3s on the front nine — six birdies, one eagle...

Morant returns to action, coming off the bench for Grizzlies

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:01:07 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two-time All-Star guard Ja Morant was welcomed back Wednesday night with a standing ovation and cheers throughout the arena in his first action after missing nine games — eight because of an NBA suspension.Morant, who was not in the starting lineup against the Houston Rockets, entered the game after a timeout with 3:05 left in the first quarter, replacing starter Tyus Jones. The cheers began to build as Morant rose from the bench and made his way to the scorer’s table, adjusting the specially fit mask from a previous nasal fracture.The standing ovation and the cheers reached their peak even before Morant was announced as entering the game.The first cheers came when Morant emerged from the locker room for pregame warmups.Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins said the decision for Morant to come off the bench was a collaborative one after discussions with Morant and the team’s medical personnel. The Grizzlies are making sure Morant is building up to game shape...

Jokic scores 31, Nuggets pull away from Wizards 118-104

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:01:07 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets shook off a slow start and beat the short-handed Washington Wizards 118-104 on Wednesday night.Michael Porder Jr. added 21 points and Jamal Murray had 17 for Western Conference-leading Denver.The Nuggets went 15 for 32 from beyond the arc and finished a season-high five-game trip with three wins. The trip began with a loss in Toronto that was the last setback in a season-worst four-game slide.Kristaps Porzingis scored 25 points for the Wizards, who were without three-time All-Star guard Bradley Beal due to left knee soreness. Morant apologizes again after NBA suspension for mistakes Deni Avdija added 16 points for Washington, which lost its fourth straight. Washington entered the game in 12th place in the East and 2 1/2 games back of Chicago for the final play-in spot.Beal had played 31 minutes and scored 16 points in Tuesday’s 122-112 loss at Orlando. Forward Kyle Kuzma (right ankle) also missed a...

Police: gunman in deadly Ocean Drive shooting may have acted in self-defense

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:01:07 GMT

Police have provided new details about a weekend shooting in the heart of South Beach’s entertainment district that left a man dead and prompted city officials to take steps in an attempt to stop the spring break chaos.Friday night’s shooting on Ocean Drive and Seventh Street set the sad tone for a bloody spring break weekend in Miami Beach.Wednesday night, Miami Beach Police said they believe this incident, the first of two shootings to take place over the weekend on Ocean Drive, could have been carried out in self-defense.Cellphone video capturing the aftermath of the incident showed a man surrendering to officers.Although he was taken into custody, police said, 23-year-old Lawarren Meadows was not arrested.Detectives said Meadows shot and killed 21-year-old Idahosa Osagie and also shot another person.According to the police report, “As officers approached to render aid, Lawarren Omeal Meadows (subject) approached [the officer] and said, ‘It was me.’ ...

Westbound 826 to close at Golden Glades Wednesday – Friday nights

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:01:07 GMT

Heads up, drivers, there are problems on the Palmetto Expressway at the Golden Glades Interchange.A big rig slammed into the 826 bridge over Northwest Seventh Avenue last Friday.Beginning Wednesday night, all lanes of the westbound 826 that travel under that bridge will be closed nights through Friday, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., so crews can make repairs.To get onto the Palmetto, take 441 to Miami Gardens Drive, then head south on 27th Avenue.