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Braves get David Fletcher and Max Stassi from Angels for Evan White and Tyler Thomas

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:12:57 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves obtained infielder David Fletcher and catcher Max Stassi from the Los Angeles Angels on Friday for infielder Evan White and left-hander Tyler Thomas.Fletcher, 29, hit .247 with two homers and 12 RBIs in 33 games with the Angels this season and batted .331 with four homers and 38 RBIs in 85 games at Triple-A Salt Lake. An Orange County native, he has a .277 batting average with 16 homers and 168 RBIs in parts of six seasons with the Angels.Fletcher is owed $14 million as part of a $26 million, five-year contract, a deal that calls for him to receive $6 million next year and $6.5 million in 2025 and includes a $1.5 million buyout of a 2026 team option.Stassi, 32, did not play this season. He strained his left hip in spring training, and the team said on Sept. 9 that while he was capable of resuming baseball activities, he would miss the rest of the season because of a serious family medical issue.Stassi has a .212 career average with 41 homers and 128...

Doak Walker Award Winners

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:12:57 GMT

Winners of the Doak Walker Award for the outstanding college running back, sponsored by the Southern Methodist Athletic Forum:2023_Ollie Gordon II, Oklahoma State2022_Bijan Robinson, Texas2021_Kenneth Walker III, Michigan State2020_Najee Harris, Alabama2019_Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin2018_Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin2017_Bryce Love, Stanford2016_D’Onte Foreman, Texas2015_Derrick Henry, Alabama2014_Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin2013_Andre Williams, Boston College2012_Montee Ball, Wisconsin2011_Trent Richardson, Alabama2010_LaMichael James, Oregon2009_Toby Gerhart, Stanford2008_Shonn Greene, Iowa2007_Darren McFadden, Arkansas2006_Darren McFadden, Arkansas2005_Reggie Bush, Southern California2004_Cedric Benson, Texas2003_Chris Perry, Michigan2002_Larry Johnson, Penn State2001_Luke Staley, BYU2000_LaDainian Tomlinson, TCU1999_Ron Dayne, Wisconsin1998_Ricky Williams, Texas1997_Ricky Williams, Texas1996_Byron Hanspard, Texas Tech1995_Eddie George, Ohio State1994_Rashaan Salaam, Colorado1993_...

Cavs guard Max Strus returns to Miami and picks up an Emmy award

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:12:57 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Max Strus didn’t win a Larry O’Brien Trophy during his time in Miami.He won an Emmy instead.Strus, who left the Heat for the Cleveland Cavaliers last summer as a free agent, received his Emmy statuette for being part of a show detailing his path to the NBA and Miami.The program called “Inside the Heat — Max Strus” was one of two in the “Sports Program — Post-Produced or Edited Series” division that earned Emmy wins for the Heat at the Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards show last weekend; a show centered on Heat executive vice president and general manager Andy Elisburg also won.“We really enjoyed our time with Max and his family,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “We got to know his family really well.”Strus joked this week that he didn’t know if Miami would do a red-carpet welcome as part of his Emmy prize. He settled for a small ceremony about an hour before Friday’s game — and yes, he made a speech.“Never thought I would have gotten one of these,” Strus told the Bally Spor...

John Mackey Award Winners

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:12:57 GMT

(Outstanding Tight End)2000 — Tim Stratton, Purdue2001 — Daniel Graham, Colorado2002 — Dallas Clark, Iowa2003 — Kellen Winslow II, Miami2004 — Heath Miller, Virginia2005 — Marcedes Lewis, UCLA2006 — Matt Spaeth , Minnesota2007 — Fred Davis, Southern Cal2008 — Chase Coffman, Missouri2009 — Aaron Hernandez, Florida2010 — D. J. Williams, Arkansas2011 — Dwayne Allen, Clemson2012 — Tyler Eifert, Notre Dame2013 — Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Washington2014 — Nick O’Leary, Florida State2015 — Hunter Henry, Arkansas2016 — Jake Butt, Michigan2017 — Mark Andrews, Oklahoma2018 — T.J. Hockenson, Iowa2019 — Harrison Bryant, Florida Atlantic2020 — Kyle Pitts, Florida2021 — Trey McBride, Colorado State2022 — Brock Bowers, Georgia2023 — Brock Bowers, GeorgiaSource

Butkus Award Winners

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:12:57 GMT

2023_Payton Wilson, NC State2022_Jack Campbell, Iowa2021_Nakobe Dean, Georgia2020_Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Notre Dame2019_Isaiah Simmons, Clemson2018_Devin White, LSU2017_Roquan Smith, Georgia2016_Reuben Foster, Alabama2015_Jaylon Smith, Notre Dame2014_Eric Kendricks, UCLA2013_C.J. Mosley, Alabama2012_Manti Te’o, Notre Dame2011_Luke Kuechly, Boston College2010_Von Miller, Texas A&M2009_Rolando McClain, Alabama2008_Aaron Curry, Wake Forest2007_James Laurinaitis, Ohio State2006_Patrick Willis, Mississippi2005_Paul Posluszny, Penn State2004_Derrick Johnson, Texas2003_Teddy Lehman, Oklahoma2002_E.J. Henderson, Maryland2001_Rocky Calmus, Oklahoma2000_Dan Morgan, Miami1999_LaVar Arrington, Penn State1998_Chris Claiborne, Southern Cal1997_Andy Katzenmoyer, Ohio State1996_Matt Russell, Colorado1995_Kevin Hardy, Illinois1994_Dana Howard, Illinois1993_Trev Alberts, Nebraska1992_Marvin Jones, Florida State1991_Erick Anderson, Michigan1990_Alfred Williams, Colorado1989_Percy Snow, Mic...

Christmas-themed concerts coming to South Florida before Santa include Il Divo, LeAnn Rimes and Pentatonix

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:12:57 GMT

The Christmas countdown is on, and for anyone keeping track, we’re just 17 days away. If you wanna get into the holiday spirit right now, Deco’s checking out some festive concerts that’ll have you rock’n around the Christmas tree before Santa makes it to town.Sarah Brightman: “I wish you a hopeful Christmas. I wish you a brave new year.”‘Tis the season to sing along with Sarah Brightman. The British singer is bringing her critically acclaimed holiday tour to SoFlo.Sarah’s “A Christmas Symphony” will light up the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood on Dec. 9th. Better hurry if you want tickets, ’cause this show’s almost sold out.Pentatonix (singing): “Make my dreams underneath the tree come true. Make all of my dreams come true.”If your Christmas wish is to see Pentatonix in concert this year, you’re in luck. The a cappella group is bringing their “Most Wonderful Tour of the Year” to Hollywo...

Rep. Kam Buckner: Soldier Field shuffle offers an opportunity to Chicago and the Bears

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:12:57 GMT

When news broke of the Bears considering a new stadium on the land currently housing the south parking deck, it gave many Chicagoans hope that the team would remain nestled on the lakefront and that we would maintain our distinction of being the largest city in the country where every professional sports team plays its home games within the city limits.The possibility of the Bears building a stadium and remaining in Chicago signals that a reset between the Bears organization, by way of new President Kevin Warren, and Mayor Brandon Johnson is not empty rhetoric, but it is the true desire of both parties, which is good for Chicago.In Warren, the Bears have a proven transformational leader. He is the architect of one of the most monumental professional stadium deals in U.S. history, which allowed the state of Minnesota to pay off bonds 23 years before the final payment was due. Johnson has been clear-eyed and optimistic about the Bears’ situation, which has allowed the conversati...

5 things to watch in the Chicago Bears-Detroit Lions game — plus our Week 14 predictions

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:12:57 GMT

The Chicago Bears return from their bye week Sunday at Soldier Field in search of their first two-game winning streak since 2021. But the 4-8 Bears will have to pull off the upset against the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions (9-3), who stormed back from a 17-point deficit to win the first meeting Nov. 19.With kickoff approaching, here’s our snapshot look at the game.Player in the spotlightLions quarterback Jared GoffGoff had an uncharacteristic stretch of turnovers with three interceptions against the Bears on Nov. 19 and three fumbles against the Green Bay Packers on Nov. 23.The Bears game was just the third time in his career he has thrown more than two picks and the first since 2019. His career high of four interceptions came against the Bears at Soldier Field in 2018 when he played for the Los Angeles Rams.Now Goff, who has thrown only five other interceptions this season, goes up against a Bears defense that totaled four more picks in Week 12 against Minnesota Vikings quar...

Man suspected of pointing gun at several people in parking lot arrested

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:12:57 GMT

VISTA, Calif. -- A man suspected of driving erratically in a Vista movie theater parking lot and pointing a gun at several people was arrested Tuesday, authorities said.Authorities received a call about the suspect around 11 p.m. at 25 Main Street, Sgt. Michael Hanks with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department said in a news release Friday.When deputies arrived at the scene, the suspect, who was driving in the parking lot behind the movie theater, got out of the vehicle and ran from law enforcement. San Diego police sergeant injured, suspect killed after shootout in 4S Ranch The suspect was later found and arrested about a mile away in the 800 block of Eucalyptus Ave, Hanks said. Authorities found a loaded ghost gun modified to shoot automatic gunfire, a high-capacity magazine and ammunition in his vehicle.Jeremy Fuerte, 26, was booked into Vista Detention Facility and faces multiple felony charges, including assault with a deadly weapon and illegally possessing a ghost gun.The...

US, South Korea and Japan urge stronger international push to curb North Korean nuclear program

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:12:57 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The national security advisers of the United States, South Korea and Japan called on Saturday for a stronger international push to suppress North Korea’s development of nuclear weapons and missiles and its military cooperation with other countries amid concerns about its alleged arms transfers to Russia.The meeting in Seoul came as tensions on the Korean Peninsula are at their highest in years, with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un accelerating the expansion of his nuclear and missile program and flaunting an escalatory nuclear doctrine that authorizes the preemptive use of nuclear weapons.The United States and its Asian allies have responded by increasing the visibility of their trilateral security cooperation in the region and strengthening their combined military exercises, which Kim condemns as invasion rehearsals.U.S. and Japanese officials said Saturday’s three-way talks would include discussions on North Korea’s recent launch of its first military rec...