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Wild sign veteran wing Jujhar Khaira to one-year, two-way deal

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:55:55 GMT

The Wild have signed veteran wing Jujhar Khaira to a one-year, two-way contract, the team announced Sunday.Khaira, 29, had a career-high 11 goals and 21 points for in 69 games for Edmonton in 2017-18. A 6-foot-2, 212-pound left wing, he was drafted by the Oilers in the third round of the 2012 entry draft.His deal with Minnesota is worth $775,000 annually for NHL, $300,000 for games with AHL Iowa.Khaira has 33 goals and 80 points in 336 career regular-season games in parts of six seasons with Edmonton (2015-21) and Chicago (2021-23), and has one goal in eight postseason appearances.The Wild’s training camp begins Thursday at TRIA Rink in downtown St. Paul.Related ArticlesMinnesota Wild | Serendipity appears set to bring Taylor Heise, Minnesota’s PWHL team together Minnesota Wild | Charley Walters: Winless Vikings could be on the verge of a rebuild Minnesota Wild | Prospects camp the ‘next step’ for Wild draft picks Min...

Child shot Sunday afternoon in Central West End

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:55:55 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A 7-year-old boy was shot Sunday in the Central West End neighborhood. The shooting happened around 4 p.m. in the 4200 block of Maryland Avenue, according to a police report from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Day Two of UAW strike: Wentzville picketers explain their motives When officers arrived to the scene, they found the victim with a gunshot wound in his leg. Investigators reported the victim to be "conscious and breathing," but have not yet disclosed the extent of his injuries. No suspect information is available at this time. This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

Chiefs overcome early mistakes in 17-9 win over Jaguars

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:55:55 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes, including one to returning star Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs overcame three early turnovers to beat Jacksonville 17-9 on Sunday for their third victory against the Jaguars in 10 months.The Chiefs (1-1) won their eighth straight in the series and avoided becoming the first Super Bowl champions to start 0-2 since Denver in 1999.The Jaguars (1-1), who insisted all week they owed the Chiefs because of a loss in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs in January, pretty much no-showed in their home opener.Coach Doug Pederson’s team had another slow start, failed to capitalize on two of three turnovers and struggled to protect quarterback Trevor Lawrence.Lawrence threw incomplete on a fourth-and-12 play with 4:16 remaining in an eight-point game, and Kansas City didn't let the Jaguars get the ball back.Chiefs All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones, making his season debut after ending his holdout and signing ...

Former Broncos CB Champ Bailey on Henry Blackburn’s late hit on Travis Hunter: “It was intentional”

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:55:55 GMT

Broncos legend Champ Bailey didn’t need to stand next to The Rock on the sidelines at Folsom Field to believe CSU defensive back Henry Blackburn’s late hit on CU’s Travis Hunter came with bad intentions.“You saw how (Blackburn) looked at him… It was intentional,” Bailey, the Hall of Fame cornerback, told reporters Sunday afternoon at Empower Field prior to the Broncos’ game against Washington.“That’s just the nature of the game, but you worry about those things.”In the first quarter of Colorado’s electrifying 43-35 double-overtime victory over Colorado State on Saturday, Hunter ran a go route near the Buffs’ sideline when Blackburn leveled the two-way star after the ball had already fallen incomplete. Colorado State was assessed with defensive pass interference and unnecessary roughness on the play.Hunter returned to the game on defense during the Rams’ next possession and played for most of the first half. But five minutes into the second half, t...

Teenage driver killed in midnight crash Sunday, Lakewood police say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:55:55 GMT

A teenage driver died Sunday after crashing through several fences and yards, eventually hitting the side of a house in Lakewood, police said.Just after midnight Sunday morning, officers responded to reports of a crash in the area of South Jellison Court and West Kentucky Drive, according to a news release from the Lakewood Police Department.When officers arrived, they found the 17-year-old driver dead on the scene, the release stated.No one was home at the time of the crash, and investigators do not believe anyone else was inside the vehicle. No other injuries have been reported.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Motorcyclist killed after running red light and crashing into SUV, Aurora police say Crashes and Disasters | I-25 reopens in Pueblo after tractor-trailer truck rolls over Crashes and Disasters | Toddler riding on someone’s lap in SUV of 10 people killed in Platteville crash, fire district says Crashes and Disasters...

Broncos 21, Commanders 14: Live updates and highlights from the NFL Week 2 game

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:55:55 GMT

Sean Payton and the Broncos are looking to bounce back from their narrow 17-16 loss to the Raiders in Week 1. Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Commanders at Empower Field at Mile High.Live updatesSecord-quarter analysis — Broncos 21,  Commanders 14Matt Schubert, sports editor (3:59 p.m.) Randy Gregory draws a holding call on a long second-down run from Howell that would’ve put Washington in field goal range. But then Howell finds John Bates up the sideline for 35 yards. Joey Slye drills a 49-yarder and it’s going to be a one-score game at halftime. Broncos 21, Commanders 14.With Jackson out, Justin Simmons and Delarrin Turner-Yell are Denver's remaining safeties. Defensive back Essang Bassey can also play the safety spot if needed.— Ryan McFadden (@ryanmcfadden_) September 17, 2023Matt Schubert, sports editor (3:51 p.m.) Russell Wilson’s errant throw basically tackles Jerry Jeudy on third and long. The Commanders are gonna g...

Authorities looking into whether car seen on surveillance video has connection to LASD deputy’s death 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:55:55 GMT

Police are investigating security footage that may provide information on the suspect or suspects responsible for the ambush murder of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer. Deputy Clinkunbroomer was found unconscious and suffering from gunshot wounds in his squad car near the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station at the intersection of Sierra Highway and Avenue Q around 6 p.m. Saturday by a civilian who noticed his car sitting in the street. He was rushed to the Antelope Valley Medical Center where he later died as a result of his injuries. A large procession made its way from Lancaster to the Coroner's office in Boyle Heights early Sunday morning to honor the fallen deputy, who got engaged to his fiancée just four days before his death. Authorities identify armed man who tried to approach RFK Jr. at event in Los Angeles As of Sunday afternoon, no suspect description has been released, but video obtained by KTLA is now being looked at by LASD as ...

San Jose: Pedestrian killed in 35th traffic death of 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:55:55 GMT

A vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian in East San Jose on Saturday night, police said.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | San Rafael: Two dead after canal crash Crashes and Disasters | Motorcyclist dies on rural East Bay road after truck pulls out in front of him Crashes and Disasters | Teen arrested on suspicion of intentionally striking 3 bicyclists in Southern California, leaving 1 dead Crashes and Disasters | 3 cyclists hit, 1 killed, in Southern California by perhaps the same driver Crashes and Disasters | Vehicle driver still sought in hit-and-run death of East Bay bicyclist The collision happened around 7:45 p.m. near the intersection of Quimby Road and South White Road.It was the 35th traffic fatality and 25th pedestrian death so far this year, according to police.The San Jose Police Department was not immediately able to provide more information.Check back for updates. 

49ers live blog: Last-second Purdy sneak ties it up after offense-forward first half

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:55:55 GMT

The 49ers face a major NFC West rival in Week 2 after they demolished the Steelers in Pittsburgh last week in their season opener.Can they win a second road game to move to 2-0 before returning to Levi’s Stadium?Follow along with our live updates:2Q, 0:00 – 49ers 17, Rams 17: Brock Purdy scores on a quarterback sneak as time expires in the second quarter, paying off a gamble by coach Kyle Shanahan. Catches by Deebo Samuel and Jauan Jennings helped the 49ers down the field, then two Rams penalties in the red zone moved the half-yard line.2Q, 1:45 – Rams 17, 49ers 10: Kyren Williams runs it in from 4 yards out on third-and-1, and the 49ers are behind for the first time this season. The Rams used catches by Tutu Atwell and Puka Nacua to climb into 49ers territory, then Williams carried several times in the red zone.2Q, 9:49 – 49ers 10, Rams 10: Matthew Stafford hits Kyren Williams with a misdirection screen pass and Williams scampers 6 yards for the score. The R...

Traditional Polynesian voyaging canoe docks in Bay Area

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:55:55 GMT

(KRON) -- A traditional Polynesian voyaging canoe has made its way into the Bay Area. On Friday night, the legendary Hokule'a Canoe docked in Sausalito.The double-hulled canoe is well known for reviving the lost art of Polynesian voyaging and navigation. The Hokule'a is currently on a four-year circumnavigation voyage of the Pacific Ocean that started in Alaska. Autumn Moon Festival in SF returns Sept. 23 It will cover an estimated 43,0000 nautical miles and visit nearly 100 indigenous territories. The goal is to educate communities on the vital importance of caring for the planet and make connections between indigenous communities across the Pacific Ocean."There's been a glorious history on this earth which includes a lot of extraction and pollution, but not a lot of caring. So, for us, it's about connecting with people," said Bruce Blankenfeld of the Polynesian Voyaging Society. "It's a learning journey, it's sharing. We don't have all the answers, but I think collectively if yo...