Gophers putting bigger emphasis on pass rush in spring practices

Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:45:39 GMT

Gophers putting bigger emphasis on pass rush in spring practices The Gophers football program is altering its practice format this spring to build in more work on pass-rush situations.Last season, Minnesota was 111th in the nation with only 19 sacks in 13 games.“We know that we have to get better at that; we know that is one of our deficiencies, and it has been for a while,” head coach P.J. Fleck said Tuesday. “But we’ve got some really good pass rushers now and I feel like now we can really develop them.”The Gophers return six of their top seven players in total pressures from 2022: Jah Joyner (32), Jalen Logan-Redding (16), Kyler Baugh (13), Trill Carter (12), Danny Striggow (11) and Cody Lindenberg (9). Only senior Thomas Rush (19) has left.Minnesota has hired former U defensive lineman Winston DeLattiboudere as its new D-line coach and former Yale and Connecticut D-line coach Dennis Dottin-Carter was brought in as a senior defensive analyst.Wright goneOutsider receiver Dylan Wright has left the program, head coach P.J. Fleck said Tuesday. Tra...

Police dog helps find missing 12-year-old in freezing temps

Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:45:39 GMT

Police dog helps find missing 12-year-old in freezing temps HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. (WXIN) — An Indiana deputy and his K-9 partner were credited with finding a 12-year-old who briefly went missing overnight Sunday. The child left their Noblesville home around 3 a.m. while it was around 16 degrees outside, according to the sheriff's office. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Deputy Neal Hoard and K-9 Maudie began tracking the child's scent around 4:30 a.m. Maudie followed the scent for a little more than three-quarters of a mile and ultimately indicated the missing subject was on the other side of a fence in an enclosed yard. Another deputy, Tyler Abbitt, scaled the fence and found the child in an exterior restroom. The child was checked out at a hospital and is presumed to be doing OK.

Eddie F's to be featured on 'America's Best Restaurants'

Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:45:39 GMT

Eddie F's to be featured on 'America's Best Restaurants' SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- With locations in Saratoga Springs and Clifton Park, seafood eatery Eddie F's is being featured on "America's Best Restaurants," a YouTube channel that travels around the United States highlighting restaurants. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Owner Ed Fazzone said he received the call from an "America's Best Restaurants" producer toward the end of 2022. At first, he thought it was a joke."Then we got talking and he said they've been following me on the internet for a while and they wanted to know if I'd be interested in being featured on the show," said Fazzone. Ranked: Best places to live in the Capital Region for 2023 "America's Best Restaurants" will be in town on April 12 to film the feature, said Fazzone. He hopes they will be able to film at both the Saratoga Springs and Clifton Park locations.Fazzone has owned Eddie F's in Saratoga Springs for seven years. In February, the eatery ...

NYSP: Winthrop man attempts to flee during traffic stop

Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:45:39 GMT

NYSP: Winthrop man attempts to flee during traffic stop MALTA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police arrested Sean Douglas, 44, of Winthrop, following a traffic stop on State Route 9 on Sunday night. According to police, Douglas was initially stopped for multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Douglas provided false information and did not have a valid driver's license. Police also determined that Douglas was driving while intoxicated. When they attempted to take Douglas into custody, Douglas resisted arrest and tried to escape on foot. He was quickly apprehended and transported to State Police Saratoga, where he refused to provide a blood sample to determine his alcohol content.Douglas was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Unlicensed Operator, Criminal Impersonation, Obstructing Governmental Administration, Resisting Arrest, and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. He was issued a ticket for Malta Town Court on April 13.

NYSP investigates homicide near AuSable Chasm Bridge

Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:45:39 GMT

NYSP investigates homicide near AuSable Chasm Bridge CHESTERFIELD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Autopsy results determined that Kenneth C. Darrah, 37, of Keeseville, died from blunt force trauma and multiple stab wounds. Police are now ruling the manner of death as a homicide. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police located Darrah's body on the north side riverbank near the AuSable Chasm Bridge shortly after 2 a.m. on Monday, March 20. Investigations into Darrah's death are ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact State Police at (518) 873-2777.

'John Wick' stars honor late co-star Lance Reddick

Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:45:39 GMT

'John Wick' stars honor late co-star Lance Reddick LOS ANGELES (AP) — Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne were among the “John Wick: Chapter 4" stars honoring Lance Reddick, their co-star who died unexpectedly last week, at the film's Los Angeles premiere. “We lost our brother, and in a really sort of very shocking way. I think we’re all still in shock. “Life is," the visibly-shaken Fishburne said, pausing briefly before continuing, "hard sometimes.” Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Reddick, 60, died Friday in Los Angeles of natural causes, his publicist Mia Hansen said. No further details were provided. Many of those who worked on the film wore blue ribbons to honor Reddick, who was a prolific character actor with prominent roles in “The Wire,” “Oz” and the “John Wick" film franchise.“Just to be in his light and to get a chance to work with him, I’ll cherish for the rest of my life,” Reeves said. “He had such a passion for his work and his craft. He was gracious. He had a d...

Several rounds of rain expected near St. Louis

Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:45:39 GMT

Several rounds of rain expected near St. Louis ST. LOUIS -- This week will feature several rounds of rain and possible thunderstorms. Tuesday afternoon's rain will be mostly light to at times moderate. Temperatures will be chilly today, but warm into the 60s Wednesday and low 70s Thursday. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here There will be a chance for a few showers and storms Wednesday, but a fair amount of dry time. Rain and storm chances increase Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Some severe hail is possible with these storms.Another round of rain and storms is expected Thursday night into Friday morning. This batch is likely to be the heaviest rain of the week. Rainfall totals for the week will range from one to four inches, with the heavier totals likely southeast of I-44 from southeast Missouri into southern Illinois.The late week heavy rain may pose a flood concern southeast of St. Louis, depending on the exact track and speed of that system.

Joel Hofer stays up, draws another start as Binnington returns

Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:45:39 GMT

Joel Hofer stays up, draws another start as Binnington returns ST. LOUIS - Young goaltender Joel Hofer made the most of his "emergency" stint for the St. Louis Blues this weekend, so much it seems he's won the chance to stay at the top level for the rest of the season. Hofer is expected to draw his third straight start Tuesday as the Blues host the Detroit Red Wings. The 22-year-old, after a brief look last season, thrived in two games against the Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets, stopping 65 of 67 shots (.970 save percentage) between both games. He would have officially earned his first NHL shutout on Sunday had it not been for a midgame skate issue, though settled for a combined shutout with veteran Thomas Greiss. Trending: St. Louis rage -- Chicago’s thin-crust pizza featured in the New York Times Jordan Binnington, the Blues' regular starting goalie since their 2019 Stanley Cup run, is eligible to return to the lineup Tuesday evening. He just finished serving a two-game suspension Sunday, following antics against the Minnesota Wild ...

Gun owner arrested after juvenile dies in accidental shooting

Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:45:39 GMT

Gun owner arrested after juvenile dies in accidental shooting ST. LOUIS - A 23-year-old St. Louis man is in custody after a juvenile was fatally wounded in an accidental shooting over the weekend.According to a spokesperson for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting took place shortly after 2:40 a.m. on March 19, in the 7800 block of Decatur Drive, located in the Boulevard Heights neighborhood.Police claim the 23-year-old told investigators he was showing off the gun to two juveniles, and gave the firearm to one of the kids. The juvenile suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head and died.The 23-year-old was arrested at the scene, but has not been charged as of Tuesday afternoon.

Police: Man dead following shooting, rollover crash

Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:45:39 GMT

Police: Man dead following shooting, rollover crash ST. LOUIS - A man died overnight after being shot and crashing his vehicle in the Fountain Park neighborhood of north St. Louis.According to a spokesperson for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the situation unfolded shortly after 2:30 a.m. Tuesday.Police received a Shotspotter alert in the 1100 of Walton Avenue, immediately followed by a call for a crash at Page Boulevard and Euclid Avenue.When officers arrived at the crash scene, they found one vehicle had rolled over, and the driver had seemingly been ejected onto the sidewalk. Police noted the vehicle sustained ballistic damage. Top story: Family makes public plea after missing woman’s car found abandoned Meanwhile, officers responding to Walton Avenue found numerous shell casings in the street.The victim was rushed to a local hospital and later pronounced dead. His name has not been released.The physician at the hospital discovered the victim suffered a gunshot wound to his torso, but could not definitively say...