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Vikings just wrapped up the preseason. Whose stock is up? And whose stock is down?

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:20:24 GMT

It’s pretty clear how Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell looks at the preseason. Though he sees some value in exhibition games, O’Connell would rather eat his hat than play his starters in a game that doesn’t count.That was on display when the Vikings hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the preseason finale Saturday at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings had more than 40 players on the sideline without pads, including starting quarterback Kirk Cousins, receiver Justin Jefferson, pass rusher Danielle Hunter and safety Harrison Smith, among so many others.The lack of star power throughout the preseason games did give some young players on the roster a chance to shine.Here’s a look at whose stock is up and whose stock is down ahead of cutdown day this week.UpJaren Hall (quarterback): Though he’s buried behind Cousins and backup Nick Mullens on the depth chart, Hall still seems to have the inside track at making the 53-man roster. Asked about the rookie quarte...

Minnesota United scratches out 1-1 draw with Seattle

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:20:24 GMT

Seattle Sounders center back Yeimar both hurt and helped Minnesota United on Sunday. He scored for both teams in a 1-1 draw at Allianz Field.Minnesota (8-8-8, 32 points) can find some satisfaction with the one point netted because the Loons trailed Seattle in the first half and have historically struggled against the Sounders.MNUFC’s all-time MLS record against Seattle is now 1-11-2, ending a streak of four straight defeats since July 2021. The Loons have a minus-18 goal differential since 2017, and the Sounders are the only Western Conference club the Loons have not beaten more than once.Seattle (10-9-8, 37 points) is currently winless in its past four MLS matches.Sunday’s first half boiled down to two headers; Seattle made the most of it, and Minnesota missed its best chance.In the 17th minute, Yeimar won a free header in the box between the Loons’ Michael Boxall and Micky Tapias, and it went past goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair for a 1-0 lead. It was Seattle’s only shot on targe...

Scott Dixon wins Bommarito 500, ending Josef Newgarden's five-race oval winning streak

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:20:24 GMT

MADISON, Ill. (AP) — IndyCar ironman Scott Dixon capitalized on needing to make only three pit stops and kept his championship hopes alive in winning Sunday’s Bommarito 500.The victory was the 55th of Dixon’s career and it came in his record-extending 320th consecutive start. He set the record last week.Dixon had held the lead for 82 laps before making his final pit stop on lap 196. With all of the cars on the lead lap having to pit after he made his final stop, the 43-year-old took the checkered flag, finishing more than 22 seconds ahead of second-place finisher Pato O’Ward.Josef Newgarden started in the top spot with pole-sitter Scott McLaughlin serving a nine-position grid penalty, and led 101 of the first 104 laps.However, his quest to become the first IndyCar driver to win six consecutive races on ovals since A.J. Foyt in 1964 came to an end when his No. 2 Honda made contact with the wall in turn two on the 211th lap.Newgarden had won three consecutive races at World Wide Techn...

Bray Wyatt dies: World Wrestling Entertainment star was 36

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:20:24 GMT

World Wrestling Entertainment star Bray Wyatt died Thursday, WWE announced. He was 36.Wyatt, whose real name was Windham Rotunda, died “unexpectedly,” according to an article on the WWE website that did not mention a cause of death.“WWE is saddened to learn that Windham Rotunda, also known as Bray Wyatt, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 24, at age 36,” WWE said. “WWE extends its condolences to Rotunda’s family, friends and fans.”Wyatt, the 2017 WWE champion, was also known as “The Fiend.” His last televised performance came at the 2023 Royal Rumble.“Known for his captivating performances and incredible in-ring presence, Wyatt was a defining superstar of his generation,” WWE said.Wyatt was the son of Mike and Stephanie Rotunda.Wyatt’s grandfather Robert Deroy Windham (Blackjack Mulligan), father, and two of his uncles (Barry and Kendall Windham) all wrestled in WWE. His grandfather also played college football at UTEP and saw preseason action for the New York Jets.Wyatt redshirted on th...

Shyra James, Ally Clark lead CU Buffs women’s soccer past No. 14 Michigan State

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:20:24 GMT

Ally Clark was ready for a new experience and a tougher challenge when she transferred from Columbia to Colorado.Scoring a few key goals early in her Buffaloes tenure has been an added bonus.Related Articles Rapids briefs: Colorado’s road game against LAFC rescheduled due to Hurricane Hilary; Rapids 2 makes history Defense the key as CU Buffs women’s soccer kicks off 2023 campaign Realignment notes: More from CU Buffs coaches on move to Big 12 Conference Preseason practice opens for CU Buffs women’s soccer ahead of final run in Pac-12 Shyra James opened the scoring on Sunday and Clark provided a huge insurance tally late, as the Buffs knocked off No. 14 Michigan State 2-0 before a season-high crowd of 1,156 at Prentup Field. It was the second consecutive game with a goal for Clark, as well as the Buffs’ second consecutive win since Clark was inserted into the starting lineup for Thursday’s win against C...

LaVonta Bentley seizing opportunity with CU Buffs

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:20:24 GMT

When LaVonta Bentley chose to transfer to Colorado last winter, he wasn’t looking for a guarantee. He was looking for a chance.Following four seasons as a backup linebacker at Clemson, Bentley came to CU to fight for a starting job, and with the Buffaloes’ season opener coming up Saturday at TCU (10 a.m. MT, Fox), he may have found one.Related Articles As realignment rumors swirl, CSU players say they could see Rams jumping to Pac-12. Assuming there’s some Pac-12 left to jump to. Kiszla: Clown time is over for Broncos and Buffs. Both teams will be better than Vegas oddsmakers think. Kickin’ It with Kiz: The worst place to build a new Broncos stadium? Anywhere near DIA, our little nightmare on the prairie Coach Prime energizes fans at CU Buffs’ annual Boulder Chamber Kickoff Luncheon CU Buffs notes: Defensive line coming together with opener approaching “Better opportunity,” Bentley told BuffZo...

El Segundo wins Little League World Series with dramatic walk-off HR

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:20:24 GMT

It could not have ended any better. The El Segundo 12U All Stars won the Little League World Series on Sunday afternoon in the most dramatic style possible: a walk off home run. Louis Lappe stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the sixth inning to deliver the game-winning home run; he led the entire Little League World Series with 5 home runs throughout the tournament. El Segundo, Calif.'s Louis Lappe, right center, celebrates with manager Danny Bole, left center, and teammates after hitting a solo walk-off home run off Curacao's Jay-Dlynn Wiel during the sixth inning of the Little League World Series Championship game in South Williamsport, Pa., Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. California won 6-5. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)El Segundo, Calif.'s Louis Lappe, center, celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo walk-off home run off Curacao's Jay-Dlynn Wiel during the sixth inning of the Little League World Series Championship game in South Williamsport, Pa., Sunday, Aug. 27,...

Search on for male, female hit-and-run suspects who fled deadly crash in Jefferson Park neighborhood

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:20:24 GMT

Police are searching for two suspects involved in a hit-and-run crash that left one person dead and another hospitalized in the Jefferson Park neighborhood of Los Angeles early Sunday morning. The crash was reported around 1 a.m. at the intersection of West Adams Boulevard and Arlington Avenue, Los Angeles Police Department Officer Cervantes confirmed. The suspects were in a car headed eastbound on Adams Boulevard when they collided with a vehicle traveling southbound on Arlington Avenue, Cervantes said.The driver of the southbound vehicle, described as a Hispanic male, was pronounced dead at the scene by Los Angeles Fire Department personnel. A passenger in the same vehicle, described as a Hispanic female, was transported to a local hospital in unknown condition. A male and a female are believed to have exited the suspect vehicle and fled the scene after the crash.

Mike Murphy makes history as SF Giants Wall of Fame inductee

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:20:24 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — There’s no better indication of Mike Murphy’s impact on the Giants organization than the guest list for his Wall of Fame induction.Fifty current and former Giants players, coaches and executives showed up to enshrine “Murph,” their clubhouse manager, at Oracle Park before the Giants’ game against Atlanta on Sunday afternoon. They represented just a handful of players Murphy worked with during his 65 years in the Giants clubhouses between Candlestick and Oracle Park.Will Clark, a fellow Wall of Famer, recalled his favorite Murphy quote in his ceremony speech: “I’ll be here when you get here, and I’ll be here when you’re gone.”It’s fitting that Murphy became a permanent part of the Oracle Park walls, because there’s no ballpark fixture like him. He’s a Giants lifer who started as a 16-year-old ball boy in 1958, the first year the Giants were in San Francisco after moving out west from N...

Nordstrom in downtown SF officially closes after more than 30 years on Market Street

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:20:24 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- After more than three decades as a staple retailer in downtown San Francisco, Nordstrom is closing its doors for good. Sunday is the last day customers can shop at the location inside Westfield Mall.That Nordstrom location has been open since 1988 and will be closed for good by 5 p.m. Sunday. The store has four floors and spans over 30,000 square feet. KRON4 was inside the store on its final day (view photos below).Despite being the staple location of a major city, Nordstrom's decision to leave San Francisco is due to the city's "unsafe conditions for customers, retailers and employees," according to SF Supervisor Matt Dorsey.Nordstrom joins other major retailers in downtown SF -- including Old Navy and Saks Off Fifth Avenue -- that have closed this summer. Nordstrom Rack across the street shut down operations in June.Westfield, the mall Nordstrom is located in, announced in June it would be closing. Westfield has been operating on Market Street for more than...