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Packers GM Gutekunst: ‘Goals don’t change’ without Rodgers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:08 GMT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst disputes the idea that trading four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers means starting a rebuilding project.“The goals don’t change around here,” Gutekunst said Monday while confirming a trade sending Rodgers to the New York Jets should be finalized this week. “It’s going to be the same goals we’ve always had, right? There’s one goal here every single year, no matter what.”That goal has been a realistic one for the Packers for the past three decades because they had Hall of Fame-caliber quarterback production most of those seasons, first with Brett Favre and later with Rodgers.Favre and Rodgers combined to win seven MVP awards. Each brought a Super Bowl title to Green Bay. Now their Packers tenures end the same way, with a trade to the Jets.Although Gutekunst said Monday that the trade hasn’t been finalized, he expects it to be done in the next couple of days. A person familiar with the situation said the Jets w...

Denver restaurant closed this week after double homicide

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:08 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Police were investigating a double homicide in northwest Denver Monday afternoon.Police were called to the 4100 block of West 38th Avenue. Investigators were working to develop suspect information.American Elm, a bar and restaurant on the block, released a statement about the incident, but no further information was provided."The American Elm team is completely devastated by today’s tragic events. We are focused on providing our staff mental health support and will be closed for the rest of the week. We are cooperating fully with the Denver Police Department in their ongoing investigation and will not be providing any further comment at this time out of respect for the families and loved ones involved," the statement reads.The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner will provide the names of the victims, as well as the cause of death for both.Anyone with information was asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.

Incoming spring storm could affect trees and plants

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:08 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- An incoming spring storm will deliver some good moisture along the Front Range, but it could also impact plants and trees just starting to green up.Horticulturist Colette Haskell works at Nick’s Garden Center and Farm Market in Aurora. She said they check the forecast every day."We like spring storms. We just don’t want it to break everything," Haskell said. “It’s not the freeze that we’re worried about. It’s the weight of the snow.” FORECAST: Heavy snow, rain starts Tuesday – Pinpoint Weather Alert Day Haskell said hearty plants like trees, shrubs and perennials are usually fine in spring snowstorms. "You don’t need to worry about them unless there’s weight bringing them down,” Haskell said. “You want to shake them off gently and get the weight off.” Wait to plant tender annuals, vegetablesFor tender annuals and vegetables like tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers, Haskell said there’s more of a concern."We want to watch out for those if they are out plant...

Brockton mother seeks help finding stolen wheelchair accessible van

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:08 GMT

A mother in Brockton has shared a plea for help after the wheelchair accessible van she uses to help her son get around was stolen over the weekend. Sandra Tavares’ son was left with severe disabilities after he was hit by a car in 2016. He was paralyzed and needs the van to get from place to place. Tavares’ said the van, which allows for wheelchair access through the back, was a gamechanger when they got it a few years ago. Now, with the van stolen, she said their lives have been turned upside down. “My son is not a little baby that I can carry around and we have a lot of doctors appointments and we depend on that van,” she said. Tavares said she went to run a quick errand Saturday morning when she realized she forgot her wallet. She said she left the van running and went back inside for what she said was a couple minutes at most. In that time, she said someone got in the van and took off. Tavares spent years waiting and saving up money before she got ...

Researchers at Northeastern University, MIT help teach parrots to make video calls through study

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:08 GMT

New research has led to birds making new friends through video calls. Researchers at Northeastern University and MIT helped teach a group of parrots how to video-call one another using Facebook Messenger as part of a recent study. The same researchers recently discussed their findings in conversations with 7NEWS. “We are increasingly having more and more smart technology, if you want to call it this, in our homes,” said Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas of the University of Glasgow. “And these are sort of seeping into the animals that we share our homes with’s lives.” Through this work, the parrots would first ring a bell to request a call. Their caretakers would then present them with a tablet featuring pictures of parrot friends who were available to select. The parrots could then use their beak to interact with the screen and “talk” to another bird. Researchers said they observed a number of factors and found natural behavior in virtual encounters. “W...

Red Sox undone by Chris Sale’s zero-strikeout start, fall to Orioles 5-4

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:08 GMT

Chris Sale’s feast-or-famine season continues, and with it, the Red Sox’s ups and downs.After striking out 11 Minnesota Twins batters in his last game, the veteran southpaw had the polar opposite start in Baltimore Monday night. Over five innings, he allowed five earned runs on nine hits (eight hard-hit), walked one, and couldn’t get a single strikeout. Blowing a 4-0 lead early, the Red Sox lost the series opener 5-4.It’s a new twist on a tale that’s become all too familiar for Boston this year: instead of the starter putting the lineup in an early hole, he gave away an early lead, leaving behind a mess the team couldn’t clean up. They’re back at .500 yet again.Sale’s location was all over the place early, but he was able to avoid trouble for a few frames, thanks to a few lucky breaks and a some stellar defense. The Orioles renovated Camden Yards’ left field wall last year, pushing it back to prevent home runs, which helped the v...

Boston police seek public’s help identifying suspect in sexual assault

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:08 GMT

City police have issued an alert for help identifying a man suspected of a sexual assault Saturday night in the Back Bay.The alleged attack occurred in the area of Beacon Street and Public Alley 908, police said, at about 11:45 p.m.The suspect is described as a possibly Middle Eastern male, 5’8” – 5’10”, medium to heavy build, with dark curly hair and facial hair, wearing a navy-blue shirt with tie-dye design and black baggy sweatpants with two (2) white stripes. The suspect reportedly spoke English with an accent and also spoke in another language.The Boston Police Sexual Assault Unit is actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with any information is asked to call detectives directly at (617) 343-4400.

Orioles rally again, beat Chris Sale and the Red Sox, 5-4, for 7th straight win

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:08 GMT

On back-to-back days, the Orioles faced left-handed starting pitchers who have dominated Baltimore in their careers.The way the Orioles performed in the first game, despite winning 2-1 on a walk-off wild pitch, wasn’t an encouraging sign for how they’d fare in the second. Already in a hitting slump, the Orioles on Sunday could barely touch Detroit Tigers starter Eduardo Rodriguez, who was perfect until he had two outs in the seventh inning.They didn’t have the same issue Monday.The host Orioles were all over Boston Red Sox starter Chris Sale, tagging the once-dominant left-hander for nine hits and five runs, as Baltimore came back from down four to win, 5-4, and extend its winning streak to seven games.The Orioles (15-7) are now 8-0 in series openers and have won 11 of their past 13. Seven of those 11 triumphs have been in come-from-behind fashion. Baltimore also overcame four-run deficits on April 11 against the Oakland Athletics and on April 16 against the Chicag...

What’s working for Eloy Jiménez at the plate recently — and how can the rest of the Chicago White Sox offense follow?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:08 GMT

Eloy Jiménez was in a funk heading into the weekend series against the Tampa Bay Rays.The Chicago White Sox outfielder/designated hitter was 6-for-33 (.182) in his previous nine games, then struck out in his first two at-bats Friday.His third trip to the plate, he connected on a Cooper Criswell slider for a solo home run to left. That homer had an exit velocity of 105.6 mph.Jiménez topped it a day later with an exit velocity of 107.5 on a 434-foot homer during the second inning. The ball left the park in such a hurry that Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena didn’t move.Those were the first two homers of the season for Jiménez. Not that he was concerned about the drought.“I’m not really thinking about power first,” he said after Sunday’s 4-1 loss to the Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla. “I think about hitting first, good contact, good at-bats, and I know the power is there. I don’t need to worry about that.”Jiménez drove in...

Man attacked at South Bay restaurant dies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:08 GMT

CHULA VISTA, Calif. -- A 59-year-old man who was assaulted at a restaurant in Chula Vista died last week due to his injuries, authorities said.Jose Perez Fong, of San Diego, was identified as the deceased, Sgt. Anthony Molina with the Chula Vista Police Department said in a release Monday.The incident occurred at Papagayos Grill and Cantina on Otay Lakes Road on April 15. According to police, Fong was assaulted while inside on the crowded dance floor for unknown reasons. Body found in rural East County was victim of hotel murder: police Fong was being treated in the Intensive Care Unit at Scripps Mercy Hospital, but succumbed to his injuries Friday, Molina said. The suspect has yet to be identified.Anyone with information is asked to contact San Diego County Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477 or submit a tip via P3tips (online or mobile application) http://p3tips.com/409 if they wish to remain anonymous.  They can utilize this method to alert detectives if they have video or any kin...