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Dolphins nip Cowboys 22-20 on Jason Sanders’ last-second field goal, secure playoff spot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:58:08 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jason Sanders kicked his fifth field goal of the game, a 29-yarder as time expired, and the Miami Dolphins secured a playoff berth with a 22-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.Tua Tagovailoa threw for 293 yards and a touchdown for the AFC East-leading Dolphins (11-4), who beat a team with a winning record for the first time this season. He connected with Tyreek Hill twice on the decisive drive, which covered 64 yards and took the final 3:27 off the clock.Hill, who leads the NFL in receiving yards, had nine catches for 99 yards after missing last week’s victory over the New York Jets with an ankle injury.Dak Prescott went 20 of 32 for 253 yards and two touchdowns for the Cowboys (10-5), who have already clinched a playoff spot but fell a half-game behind Philadelphia in the NFC East.Prescott put the Dallas in front 20-19 with an 8-yard touchdown pass to a leaping Brandin Cooks in the corner of the end zone. But the Cowboys were haunted b...

Week 16 updates: WR DJ Moore suffers ankle injury on Chicago Bears’ 1st play against Arizona Cardinals

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:58:08 GMT

The 5-9 Chicago Bears are playing the 3-11 Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in a Week 16 matchup.Here’s what you need to know.5 things to watch in the Bears-Cardinals game — plus our Week 16 predictionsDJ Moore injured on Bears’ 1st playBears wide receiver DJ Moore was hurt on Justin Fields’ first pass of the day but returned later in the first quarter.He stayed down for a couple of minutes while trainers tended to him and then walked off the field and headed to the injury tent.He returned to the bench after his time in the medical tent, and trainers tended to his right ankle. He didn’t join the Bears offense on the start of its next drive but was on the field for Justin Field’s 3-yard touchdown run for the first score of the game.The key play on the 74-yard drive was Fields’ pass to tight end Cole Kmet for a 53-yard reception.Inactives: Bears RB D’Onta Foreman outThe Bears will be without running back D’Onta Foreman on Sunday ...

Some travelers at Chicago's Midway International Airport faced with delays after temporary ground stop

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:58:08 GMT

CHICAGO — A temporary ground stop issued on Sunday evening caused headaches for some Southwest flyers at Chicago's Midway International Airport.According to the FAA, the ground stop was issued due to gate issues and only impacted Southwest flyers.It all comes after several flights departing from Midway were canceled on Christmas Eve morning due to the fog.Latest warnings and watches from the National Weather Service.At 6:30 a.m., visibility at Midway was .5 miles and visibility at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport was 5 miles.At 7:20 a.m., a ground stop was issued at Midway.Several Southwest Airlines and Frontier flights are canceled through 9 a.m.On Saturday evening and Sunday morning, a ground stop was issued at Midway due to the fog. It turned into a ground delay around 11 a.m. Sunday, but less than two hours later, a ground stop was in effect again. Southwest released the following statement to WGN-TV.We’re working with our Customers whose tra...

Sunday forecast: Overcast, rain develops overnight

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:58:08 GMT

Sunday night: Overcast, rain developing overnight & building winds. Could set a record for morning low warmth. SSE 5-15 mphLow 50Latest warnings and watches from the National Weather Service.Monday: Rainy & breezy. Unseasonably mild. SSE 15-25 mphHigh 54Extended outlook has temps still in the mid to upper 40s on Tuesday with mostly cloudy skies and a chance of rain. Rain/snow mixed showers likely for Wednesday and Thursday as high temps end up closer to lower 40s. Mid to upper 30s with partly sunny skies on Friday. Lows below freezing for the first time in many days. 

Justin Fields throws for a TD, runs for another score, leading the Bears past Cardinals 27-16

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:58:08 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Justin Fields threw for a touchdown and ran for another score, and the Chicago Bears beat the Arizona Cardinals 27-16 on Sunday night.Tight end Cole Kmet caught four passes for a career-high 107 yards despite missing the second half because of a knee injury.Khalil Herbert ran for a season-high 112 yards and a touchdown, and the Bears (6-9) got the bounce-back win they were seeking coming off a late collapse at Cleveland a week earlier.Chicago scored touchdowns on three straight possessions in the first half to go up 21-0 against Arizona (3-12). The Bears hung on after blowing a 10-point lead in a 20-17 loss to the Browns, though things got tight in the closing minutes. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines The Cardinals cut it to 24-16 with 6:37 remaining on Kyler Murray’s 38-yard touchdown pass to Greg Dortch, though the 2-point conversion pass was incomplete. Chicago’s Cairo Santos kicked a 29-yard field goal with just over a minute to play.The Bears finished w...

Austin nonprofit passes out meals, gifts to homeless on Christmas Eve

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:58:08 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Nearly 100 people experiencing homelessness got to celebrate Christmas Eve in a special way. Local nonprofit WeCanNow passed out food, clothing and hygiene products to those who needed them. It's a holiday tradition the organization has done for three years. "We have hygiene. We have tons of clothes," We Can Now CEO and founder Antony Jackson said. "We're going to have a hot meal out here. We have presents, toys, dog treats."'A lot of love'Jackson said he doesn't want anyone to feel forgotten during the holidays. "We're passing out a little bit of everything, a lot of love, and a lot of the resources that they need to survive out here on the streets," Jackson said. "We're just wrapping them in gifts just to create that spirit and that family vibe that you get around the holidays."WeCanNow celebrated its third annual Christmas Drive for people experiencing homelessness in Austin. (Photo: KXAN)WeCanNow celebrated its third annual Christmas Drive for people experiencin...

Vikings lose receiver Jordan Addison, tight end T.J. Hockenson, pass rusher D.J. Wonnum to injuries

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:58:08 GMT

As if this season hasn’t already been defined by injuries, the Vikings lost more key players in Sunday’s 30-24 loss to the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium.It started with rookie receiver Jordan Addison, continued with tight end T.J. Hockenson, and ended with pass rusher D.J. Wonnum all going down. Asked about the injuries postgame, head coach Kevin O’Connell did not sound optimistic.Though it’s unclear if Addison or Hockenson will be available when the Vikings host the Green Bay Packers next weekend on New Year’s Eve, O’Connell made it sound like Wonnum won’t be able to play. That makes sense considering Wonnum had to be carted off the field.There have been a number of significant injuries for the Vikings this season, with franchise quarterback Kirk Cousins suffering a torn Achilles tendon, star receiver Justin Jefferson missing a month due to a hamstring injury and pass rusher Marcus Davenport missing time with a high ankle sprain.That h...

Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson did everything he could in loss to Lions

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:58:08 GMT

You almost started to forget how good star receiver Justin Jefferson is after he was out injured for so long.He provided a remind on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium before the Vikings ceded the NFC North crown to the Detroit Lions with a 30-24 loss.In total, Jefferson finished with 6 catches for 141 yards and a touchdown, dazzling everybody in attendance with the way he consistently made an impact. He absorbed massive hits in the open field while still holding onto the ball. He climbed the ladder for an incredible catch when his teammates needed it most. He recovered a fumble late in the game to make a comeback still feel possible.“He’s a beast,” quarterback Nick Mullens said. “You just have so much trust in him.”That makes the final play for the offense even harder to stomach in hindsight. In the final minutes, the Vikings trusted Jefferson to win his matchup, and he did with relative ease. He was running in open space with a chance to take the l...

State troopers, Boulder County deputies fatally shoot driver on U.S. 36 Sunday

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:58:08 GMT

A Colorado State Patrol trooper and deputies from the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office fatally shot a driver on U.S. 36 Sunday.Around 11:40 a.m. Sunday, a trooper from the Colorado State Patrol responded to Boulder-bound Highway 36 near McCaslin Boulevard to help a motorist, according to a Sunday news release from the state patrol.When the trooper approached the vehicle, he noticed bullet holes in the window, backed away and radioed for additional officers, the news release stated. Deputies from the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office arrived on scene as backup.During the law enforcement officers’ attempts to deescalate the situation, the individual in the car picked up a gun and pointed it at the officers, according to the release.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Home for the holidays: Marshall fire families begin celebrating first Christmas in rebuilt houses Crime and Public Safety | Two killed in north metro shootings Crime an...

Eastern Michigan apologizes to South Alabama for player’s punch that sparked brawl after bowl game

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:58:08 GMT

YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Eastern Michigan’s athletic director apologized to South Alabama on Sunday, a day after an EMU player raced onto the field after the 68 Ventures Bowl and punched an opposing player in the head, sparking a brawl.The confrontation happened as South Alabama’s players, cheer squad and band lined up to sing the school song following a 59-10 rout of Eastern Michigan on Saturday night on its home field, Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.An unidentified EMU played charged into the group and punched a South Alabama player in the back of the head. Another South Alabama player dragged the EMU player onto the field, sparking a free-for-all among members of both teams as smaller skirmishes also broke out.“We strongly condemn the actions of some of the student-athletes on the EMU football team in the ugly incident that took place following last night’s 68 Ventures Bowl,” Eastern Michigan athletic director Scott Wetherbee said in...