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Keeler: Would you give your left foot to coach CU Buffs? Because Deion Sanders just might.

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:18:00 GMT

Would you give your left foot to coach the Buffs?Brent Venables aside, nobody with half a soul wishes Deion Sanders ill health.You do worry, though, when a guy who used to run Jerry Rice into the stinking ground starts looking like he might lose a race to CU icon Peggy Coppom, nearly 100 years young.“Actually, I’m not concerned,” Buffs chancellor Phil DiStefano told me Wednesday, a few hours after CU announced that Coach Prime would be skipping Pac-12 Media Day because of another surgery.“His first surgery went extremely well — it was at the medical center that’s part of the University of Colorado. He’s going back (Thursday) and I think as most of us have seen, he’s been in great spirits and he’s feeling good about the first surgery. And I think the second one is going to be as successful.”Coach Prime is the best thing to happen to CU football since Kordell Stewart’s Miracle at Michigan. But for a guy whose default mode is shifting into fifth gear at ev...

Vegas-to-SoCal high-speed rail project clears major hurdle

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:18:00 GMT

The plan to build a high-speed train that will connect Las Vegas with Southern California took another important step this month.The massive transportation project by Brightline could begin as soon as this year, with an estimated completion plotted for around 2027.Last week, the Federal Rail Authority completed its environmental review for a portion of the project, and found "no significant impact" along one of the critical sections of the proposed track.The segment is located between Rancho Cucamonga and Victorville, with the tracks set to be built within the right of way of the 15 Freeway. Other segments along the proposed track have already received environmental approval.The FRA evaluated the proposal, determined what impacts it could have to the local environment, traffic and natural aesthetic and determined that Brightline's proposed solutions satisfied any concerns. Megabus launches Los Angeles to Las Vegas service The high-speed rail project is estimated to cost at least ...

Los Angeles man stole over $740,000 through SIM-swapping, social media scams

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:18:00 GMT

A downtown Los Angeles man was found guilty of hacking into social media accounts and stealing around $740,000 through SIM-swapping scams.Amir Hossein Golshan, 24, pleaded guilty to one count of unauthorized access to a protected computer to obtain information, one count of wire fraud, and one count of accessing a computer to defraud and obtain value, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.Golshan faces up to 20 years in federal prison for the wire fraud count and up to five years in prison for each of the computer access counts.From at least April 2019 to February 2023, authorities said Golshan was responsible for multiple online schemes that defrauded hundreds of victims through social media scams, Zelle payment fraud, and Apple support impersonations.“In total, Golshan’s entire scheme caused approximately $740,000 in losses to hundreds of victims over several years,” officials said.One of the ways Goshan scammed his victims was through the practice of “SIM swapping.” The process...

Man Injured in Bus Accident on 16th Street [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:18:00 GMT

Pedestrian Hospitalized after Being Struck by Bus near Camelback RoadPHOENIX, AZ (July 19, 2023) – Thursday morning, a man was injured in a bus accident on 16th Street near Camelback Road.The accident happened around 6:45 a.m., at a bus stop near the intersection.According to reports, the collision involved a pedestrian and a city bus. Investigators said that as the bus began pulling away, the man lunged into the path of the vehicle. The bus driver could not stop in time and collided with the man.Emergency crews arrived at the site of the collision shortly after and transported the man to a local hospital for treatment. He is reported to be in critical condition.No further injuries were reported as a result of the bus accident on 16th Street, however, an active investigation is currently underway.One small driving mistake can lead to a bus accident. This is why it is important to drive defensively and always abide by all driving laws. Keep your attention on the road, follow th...

Lanes blocked on Highway 101 due to crash

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:18:00 GMT

(KRON) -- Two northbound lanes of Highway 101 were blocked Wednesday afternoon due to a crash, California Highway Patrol confirmed. The crash happened at Highway 101 and Dry Creek Road in Healdsburg. CHP believes five or six vehicles were involved in the crash. There were no fatalities as of 7 p.m. Wednesday, but a helicopter was used to take one victim to a hospital, CHP said. A Sig Alert has been issued for the crash. There is no estimated time for the lanes to reopen. The cause of the collision and number of injuries are still unknown at this time. This is a developing story. Stick with KRON4 for updates.

Wrexham opens US tour with 5-0 loss to Chelsea before 50,596 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:18:00 GMT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Sue Martin had the summer mapped out for her family from St. Augustine, Florida.Then along came word that Chelsea and Wrexham would play a preseason friendly on U.S. soil.“We had a whole vacation planned and they dropped this game,” Martin said before . “We needed to be here. We love soccer. We love Ryan Reynolds.”Reynolds and co-owner Rob McElhenney have taken Wrexham from a struggling fifth-tier side to a fan favorite, largely through the globally-streamed docuseries “Welcome to Wrexham.” The Red Dragons opened a four-game preseason U.S. tour Wednesday night with a 5-0 loss to Chelsea, which got two goals from Ian Maatsen and one each from Conor Gallagher, Christopher Nkunku and Ben Chilwell. The game drew 50,596 to Kenan Memorial Stadium.The match was a must-see event and the first of its kind in this college town. Chelsea, coming off a miserable 13th-place finish in the Premier League, was the 2021 European champion, Wrexham, the oldest club from Wales, ...

Nelson throws 7 innings to help the Diamondbacks beat the slumping Braves 5-3

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:18:00 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks made the most of timely hits for another win over the Atlanta Braves when they couldn’t repeat their 16-run performance of the night before.Ryne Nelson allowed only three hits in seven innings, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. gave Arizona the lead with a two-run double and the Diamondbacks beat Atlanta 5-3 on Wednesday night, handing the Braves their fourth consecutive loss.The Diamondbacks scored all five runs with two outs.“It was a totally different game,” said Arizona manager Torey Lovullo in comparing the game to the wild 16-13 win Tuesday night. “… It was all built around what Ryne Nelson did for us, seven unbelievable innings against a very good offensive team.”Nelson (6-5) allowed two runs with five strikeouts in seven innings to continue his trend of strong road starts. Entering the game, Nelson was 3-0 with a 1.50 ERA in his last seven road starts.Nelson said his plan was to give the hitters a different look than they saw when ...

Contreras’ 7th-inning double leads Brewers over Phillies 5-3

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:18:00 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — William Contreras hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 on Wednesday night for their fifth win in six games.Contreras had three hits and two RBIs for the NL Central leaders, and Blake Perkins also drove in two runs. Five of Milwaukee’s 10 hits were doubles.Contreras also got a key out in the ninth, throwing out Bryson Stott trying to steal second.“He was all over the game, for sure,” Brewers manager Craig Counsell said. “He made his impact felt in every part of the game.”Nick Castellanos homered for the Phillies, whose four-game winning streak was stopped.“They got the best of us today,” Philadelphia’s Brandon Marsh said. “We’ll lock it in tomorrow.”Hoby Milner (2-0), Elvis Peguero, Joey Payamps and Devin Williams each pitched an inning of scoreless relief, combining for seven strikeouts and no walks.“They were nasty, really,” Counsell said.Bryce Harper singled leading off the nint...

Eduardo Rodriguez pitches Detroit Tigers to 3-2 win over Kansas City Royals

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:18:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Eduardo Rodriguez allowed two runs and four hits over seven dominant innings, Miguel Cabrera drove in the go-ahead run and the Detroit Tigers held on through a nervy ninth for a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.Rodriguez (6-5) needed just 37 pitches to cut through the Kansas City lineup once, and the left-hander still had not allowed a hit until Matt Duffy’s one-out single in the fifth. Rodriguez wound up striking out seven without allowing a walk.Jason Foley worked the eighth for Detroit before Alex Lange ran into trouble closing things out.He began by plunking Salvador Perez, bounced by to get pinch hitter Nicky Lopez to ground into a double play, then walked Michael Massey. Drew Waters followed with a sharp single that looked as if it might score the tying run, but third base coach Vance Wilson threw up the stop sign, leaving the Royals with runners on the corners and two outs.Lange proceeded to strike out Kyle Isbel and fin...

Angels finish sweep of Yankees with 7-3 win, finishing New York’s 1-5 trip

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:18:00 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Taylor Ward and Luis Rengifo hit two-run homers, Chase Silseth struck out a career-high 10 in his first big league outing in seven weeks and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the reeling New York Yankees 7-3 Wednesday to complete a series sweep.The Halos swept a three-game series from the Yankees for the first time since 2009. Los Angeles has won four of five to get back over .500 at 49-48.Giancarlo Stanton and Franchy Cordero homered for the Yankees, who have lost four straight and nine of 11. New York hit .171 in going 1-5 at Colorado and Anaheim and is batting .218 since Aaron Judge tore a ligament in his right big toe on June 3.Carlos Rodón (0-3) allowed six runs, four hits and five walks in 4 1/3 innings. He didn’t endear himself to Yankees fans when he sarcastically blew a kiss while walking to the dugout with his team trailing 4-0 after the second inning. Making his 150th start, Rodón has a 7.36 ERA in his first three outings after signing a $162 million,...