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Jefferson Park bike shop hosts 'Cranksgiving' food, bike drive

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:11 GMT

CHICAGO — It's a bike ride and a food drive, a Jefferson Park bike shop hosted a 'Cranksgiving.' With the holiday season shifting into gear, Cosmic Bikes on Milwaukee Avenue is bringing cycling enthusiasts together on a journey to give back. It was an idea that started in New York and Cosmic Bikes hosted its first 'Cranksgiving' last year."We were shocked by how well it went; it was really frigid that day and we had a good turnout. We really had a pile of goods at the end of the event," Chris Strodder from Cosmic Bikes said.Chris Stodder and Justyna Frank, the shop owners, designed the drive where participants receive a list of specific items including canned foods and dry goods they can purchase. "We also give them a list of stores, suggest locally owned also include your standard grocery stores located nearby people can make their own choice," Frank said. They choose their own route and roll out, coming back to the shop to drop off their donations and celebrate.All of the donation...

Vikings receiver Brandon Powell battled cramps to haul in winning touchdown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:11 GMT

ATLANTA — Vikings receiver Brandon Powell joked that it was going to be a rough plane ride back to the Twin Cities. He was battling cramps toward the end of Sunday’s game between the Vikings and the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes Benz Stadium. It got to a point where he felt pain every time he took a step.No matter.In the biggest moment of the game, the 5-foot-8, 180-pound Powell made sure he was on the field. It’s a good thing because he hauled in the winning touchdown to lead the Vikings to a 31-28 victory over the Falcons. How did he push through the pain?“There’s nothing to do really except breathe,” Powell said. “You want to get back out there. Just breathe, suck it up, and try to make a play. You don’t feel it until after.”Nobody had a better view of Powell’s touchdown catch than rookie receiver Jordan Addison. He was running a route near the back of the end zone, taking the cornerback with him, which left Powell wide open in the en...

St. Louis City SC eliminated from MLS playoffs in upset

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:11 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Sporting Kansas City pulled off one of the greatest upsets in MLS history as an 8-seed by sweeping 1-seed St. Louis City SC in the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs. Last Sunday, Sporting shocked STL on the road by beating them 4-1 in Game 1 of Round One. Chiefs players describe Bryan Cook’s fumble return touchdown In Game 2, Sporting defeated St. Louis 2-1 on Sunday to advance to the Western Conference semifinals. At the end of a physical first half that saw Sporting dominate possession at 63% with 19 combined fouls (eight for Sporting) and three combined yellow cards (one for SKC), left back Logan Ndenbe knocked a right-footed shot home from the left side of the box to give Sporting a 1-0 lead at the half.Striker Alan Pulido got the assist on the goal on Ndenbe's second goal of the postseason. In the 73rd minute, forward Johnny Russell got a through pass to midfielder Gadi Kinda, who passed a ball through a defender's legs to connect with forward Dániel Sallói for the se...

'Strong' El Niño winter coming: Here's where we could see more snow

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:11 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – In these uncertain times, we know at least one thing for sure: El Niño is here. There's 100% certainty El Niño will last through early winter, the Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, recently said, and a 90% or higher chance it lasts into spring. El Niño typically divides the country in half, but where the dividing line falls varies from year to year. The southern third to half of the United States, including California, is likely to be wetter during an El Niño winter. The Pacific Northwest and Ohio Valley are usually dry and warm. While El Niño's impacts are never a guarantee, the climate pattern tends to influence weather across the U.S. as it reaches peak strength in the winter. When will it feel like winter? NOAA updates holiday season forecast Does that mean El Niño will bring winter storms and feet of snow? Not everywhere and not necessarily, explains Michelle L'Heureux, a meteorologist with the Clim...

Chiefs hold off Dolphins comeback to win first NFL Germany game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:11 GMT

FRANKFURT, Germany — The Kansas City Chiefs roared to a big first-half lead and held on to beat the Miami Dolphins 21-14 in the NFL's first game in Germany. The Chiefs got off to a hot start when they got the ball first and scored in seven plays with a Patrick Mahomes 11-yard touchdown pass to rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice. The next score didn't come until near the two-minute warning when the Chiefs capped a 13-play 95-yard drive with Mahomes' second TD pass to running back Jerick McKinnon to take a 14-0 lead.As the Dolphins worked to drive the field during the last minute of the first half, cornerback Trent McDuffie forced a fumble from former Chiefs star Tyreek Hill. Safety Mike Edwards recovered the ball and was tackled by Hill while lateraling the ball to safety Bryan Cook who galloped 59 yards to give the Chiefs a 21-0 lead at the half. In the second half, the Dolphins scored on an eight-play, 80-yard drive with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa connecting with receiver Cedrick Wil...

Robbery at a motel in north St. Louis, victim robbed at gunpoint

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY – Police received a call from a Super 8 motel in the 6200 block of North Broadway Avenue in the early hours of November 5, around 1:20 a.m. The call was in response to a robbery in which a person they had just met held the victim at gunpoint.According to the victim, she had met the suspect just the day before, and they had exchanged phone numbers. Then the two had arranged to meet in the victim's hotel room later. While at the motel, the suspect produced a handgun and threatened the victim, demanding money. Fearing for her safety, the victim listened, and the suspect fled the scene in a black sedan.The investigation into this incident is currently ongoing.

Sheriff's bloodhound helps identify kidnapping, robbery suspect

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:11 GMT

A 50-year-old man from Temecula has been arrested and charged with kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon in connection to an armed robbery earlier this year in Riverside County, authorities announced.  Deputies with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 34000 block of Calle Arnaz in Temecula on Sept. 28 on reports of the robbery.  At the scene, investigators learned that the suspect, later identified as Irvin Banks, had been waiting outside the business as employees were closing the store for evening. The 50-year-old threatened the employees and pointed a gun at one of the workers, forcing them back into the office to empty the safe of money, according to a RCSD news release.  Banks fled the scene before deputies arrived, though the victims were able to provide law enforcement with his description as well as the direction in which he ran away. After canvassing the area, however, authorities were unable to locate the suspect.  Irvin Banks, 50, of Temec...

Photos: Veterans honored during celebration in San Jose

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:11 GMT

Hundreds turned out to honor veterans at the third annual Veterans Day Celebration sponsored by the County of Santa Clara Veterans Services Office. Veterans from many different eras attended, including World War II, The Korean War, The Vietnam War and Desert Storm.One veteran in attendance was Frank S. Wright, 98, a former World War II Marine from Lodi. He entered the service in 1942 at the age of 16 after lying about his age and stayed in the service for four years.After the ceremony, many veterans and their family mingled and gravitated toward Wright, including younger service members like Marine veterans Christopher Estrada and Justin Conrad. Navy veteran Ebert Ortega stayed after the ceremony to shake hands with Wright. Wright wrote a brook about his experiences in WWII called “Battles in the Pacific: World War II: My Personal War Causing PTSD.”Speakers included Steve Fondacaro, director of the Santa Clara County Veterans Services Office, and Santa Clara County Super...

Passenger killed, driver critically injured in solo crash Sunday morning in Hayward

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:11 GMT

HAYWARD — One person is dead and another critically injured after a vehicle struck a tree in Hayward early Sunday morning, authorities said.Hayward police responded to a single-vehicle collision near the intersection of Winton Avenue and Magna Avenue around 2:15 a.m. Sunday — the city’s 10th fatal crash in 2023.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Right turn on red? With pedestrian deaths rising, US cities are considering bans Crashes and Disasters | Authorities ID teens killed in Bay Point shooting, fatal crash on Cummings Skyway after pursuit Crashes and Disasters | ‘Death of a Salesman’ revival in San Francisco canceled after cast member killed in pedestrian accident Crashes and Disasters | Coroner identifies Livermore motorcyclist killed in October crash Crashes and Disasters | East Bay man gets 5 days in jail for killing woman in 2022 DUI crash Officers said the vehicle failed t...

Raptors overcome 22-point deficit, beat Spurs 123-116 in OT

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:11 GMT

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The Toronto Raptors overcame a sizeable deficit and an even larger presence in San Antonio Spurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama to win for the first time on the road this season.Scottie Barnes scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and had 11 rebounds and Toronto overcame a 22-point deficit to force overtime and beat San Antonio 123-116 on Sunday.Dennis Schroder and O.G. Anunoby each had 24 points as the Raptors snapped the Spurs’ two-game winning streak.“We didn’t run different plays in the second half,” Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic said. “It was just our intentions and how aggressive we were doing that in the second half that gave us a chance.”Keldon Johnson had 26 points, Zach Collins added 21 points and 11 rebounds and Victor Wembanyama had 20 points for the Spurs.San Antonio was coming off consecutive thrilling wins in Phoenix. The Spurs overcame a 20-point deficit in the initial win Oct. 31 and didn’t lead until the final basket with 1.2 secon...