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Russell Wilson's TD pass to Mike Williams lifts the Steelers over the Commanders 28-27
Read full article: Russell Wilson's TD pass to Mike Williams lifts the Steelers over the Commanders 28-27Russell Wilson shook off his first interception in 11 months and hit trade-deadline pickup Mike Williams for a 32-yard touchdown with less than 2 1/2 minutes left in the fourth quarter to lift the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 28-27 comeback victory over Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders.
NFL trade deadline: Commanders acquire Lattimore; Lions get Za'Darius Smith; Steelers add Williams
Read full article: NFL trade deadline: Commanders acquire Lattimore; Lions get Za'Darius Smith; Steelers add WilliamsThe NFC East-leading Washington Commanders made a move to help them stay in first place.
Newly acquired wide receiver Davante Adams expects to play for Jets on Sunday night vs. Steelers
Read full article: Newly acquired wide receiver Davante Adams expects to play for Jets on Sunday night vs. SteelersDavante Adams expects to make his debut for the New York Jets on Sunday night at Pittsburgh.
Allen and Bills overcome Rodgers' Hail Mary and beat Jets 23-20 to take control in AFC East
Read full article: Allen and Bills overcome Rodgers' Hail Mary and beat Jets 23-20 to take control in AFC EastJosh Allen and the Buffalo Bills overcame a Hail Mary touchdown throw by Aaron Rodgers as the first half ended to beat the New York Jets 23-20 and take control of the AFC East.
Vikings hold off Rodgers and the Jets for 23-17 win in London to improve to 5-0
Read full article: Vikings hold off Rodgers and the Jets for 23-17 win in London to improve to 5-0Andrew Van Ginkel returned the first of Aaron Rodgers’ three interceptions 63 yards for a touchdown and Minnesota stayed undefeated by holding on for a 23-17 win over the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Jets sign former Chargers WR Mike Williams to 1-year deal. Move gives Aaron Rodgers a new playmaker
Read full article: Jets sign former Chargers WR Mike Williams to 1-year deal. Move gives Aaron Rodgers a new playmakerThe New York Jets have signed former Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams to a one-year contract.
Former NFL player Mike Williams died of dental-related sepsis, medical examiner says
Read full article: Former NFL player Mike Williams died of dental-related sepsis, medical examiner saysA medical examiner's report concludes that former NFL player Mike Williams died from a rare form of sepsis related to dental health problems.
Ex-NFL receiver Mike Williams dies 2 weeks after being injured in construction accident
Read full article: Ex-NFL receiver Mike Williams dies 2 weeks after being injured in construction accidentFormer NFL receiver Mike Williams, who was injured in a construction accident two weeks ago and later put on a ventilator, has died at the age of 36.
Kelce scores 3 touchdowns, Chiefs rally past Chargers 30-27
Read full article: Kelce scores 3 touchdowns, Chiefs rally past Chargers 30-27Patrick Mahomes connected with Travis Kelce for their third touchdown of the game with 31 seconds remaining, and the Kansas City Chiefs rallied past the Los Angeles Chargers 30-27 to stay atop the AFC.
Late turnover, Hopkins' 4th field goal gives Chargers OT win
Read full article: Late turnover, Hopkins' 4th field goal gives Chargers OT winDustin Hopkins kicked four field goals, including a 39-yarder with 2:38 remaining in overtime, and the Los Angeles Chargers rallied for a 19-16 victory over the Denver Broncos.
Chiefs rally past Chargers 27-24 in early AFC West showdown
Read full article: Chiefs rally past Chargers 27-24 in early AFC West showdownPatrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes, rookie Jaylen Watson returned an interception 99 yards for the go-ahead fourth-quarter score, and the Kansas City Chiefs held on to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-24.
AP sources: Seahawks expected to sign Metcalf to extension
Read full article: AP sources: Seahawks expected to sign Metcalf to extensionTwo people with knowledge of the deal say the Seattle Seahawks are expected to sign DK Metcalf to a three-year contract extension worth up to $72 million and $58 million guaranteed.
Gov. DeSantis announces $10 million for Florida’s Urban Search and Rescue teams
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis announces $10 million for Florida’s Urban Search and Rescue teamsGov. Ron DeSantis announced $10 million for Florida’s eight Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams to support operations and training exercises to ensure that they are ready to respond immediately in the event of a disaster.
Herbert's 398 yards, Ekeler 3 TDs lead Chargers over Browns
Read full article: Herbert's 398 yards, Ekeler 3 TDs lead Chargers over BrownsAustin Ekeler scored three touchdowns, including a 3-yard score with 1:31 remaining as the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Cleveland Browns 47-42 in a wild shootout Sunday.
Herbert throws for 337 yards, Chargers beat Washington 20-16
Read full article: Herbert throws for 337 yards, Chargers beat Washington 20-16Justin Herbert threw for 337 yards and a touchdown to help the Los Angeles Chargers beat Washington 20-16 in an ugly Week 1 matchup full of turnovers and big penalties.
Florida woman given 30 years in husband’s homicide
Read full article: Florida woman given 30 years in husband’s homicideA Florida woman convicted of helping mastermind the killing of her husband more than two decades ago has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after a previous life sentence was tossed on appeal.
Chargers fire head coach Anthony Lynn after 4 seasons
Read full article: Chargers fire head coach Anthony Lynn after 4 seasonsFILE - In this Dec. 15 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn speaks after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, in Carson, Calif. The Los Angeles Chargers have fired coach Anthony Lynn less than two seasons after he led the franchise to the AFC divisional round. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)COSTA MESA, Calif. – A four-game winning streak at the end of the season wasn't enough to save Anthony Lynn's job with the Los Angeles Chargers. Lynn led the franchise to the playoffs in 2018 but Los Angeles had losing records the last two seasons. Hired by the Chargers in January 2017, Lynn was the first Black head coach in franchise history and had one year remaining on his contract.
Chargers win third straight as Herbert sets rookie TD mark
Read full article: Chargers win third straight as Herbert sets rookie TD markHerbert, the sixth overall pick in the April draft and third QB taken, completed 21 of 33 passes for 253 yards. Badgley also split the uprights from 43 yards late in the second quarter to extend LA’s lead to 13-0 at halftime. After the Chargers went three-and-out, Drew Lock scored on a 1-yard keeper for Denver's first rushing touchdown in seven games. And after Badgley's late field goal, the Broncos got to midfield. McManus then had a 37-yard field goal attempt bounce off the left upright, his first miss inside 40 yards since 2017.
Lutz lifts Saints past hard-luck Chargers, 30-27 in OT
Read full article: Lutz lifts Saints past hard-luck Chargers, 30-27 in OTHe’s got to do better but we could have done some other things better,” Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said. “This is how you grow as a team," Brees said. The Chargers (1-4) fell to their fourth straight loss by a touchdown or less, and the second in overtime. Then Brees found Cook open behind the Chargers’ secondary on third-and-long to tie it early in the fourth quarter. Saints: Enter their bye week, followed by a Week 7 home date with Carolina on Oct. 25.
Brady throws for 5 TDs, Bucs rally to beat Chargers 38-31
Read full article: Brady throws for 5 TDs, Bucs rally to beat Chargers 38-31Howard, Cameron Brate and rookie Ke’Shawn Vaughn — caught scoring passes from Brady, who threw four of them after the Bucs fell behind 24-7 in the second quarter. I can honestly say that if this had been last year, we would have gotten beat by 20,” Arians said. “We’ve got to keep building on the confidence in one another because there’s nothing we’re doing out there that’s perfect," Brady said. Ndamukong Suh forced a fumble inside the Los Angeles 10 with the Chargers attempting to run out at the clock. ... Howard was carted off late in the fourth quarter with what the Bucs described as an Achilles tendon injury.
President Trump visits Jacksonville for ‘Great American Comeback’ rally
Read full article: President Trump visits Jacksonville for ‘Great American Comeback’ rallyJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – President Donald Trump walked off Air Force One to a crowd of thousands at Jacksonville’s Cecil Airport on Thursday, where he hosted a “Great American Comeback” campaign rally, according to a WJXT report. The president’s rally Thursday night was highly anticipated among Jacksonville supporters. “Forty days from now, we’re going to win Florida, we’re going to win four more years in the White House. Taking aim at his opponent, former Vice President Joe Biden, Trump looked ahead to the upcoming presidential debate. Before his visit to Jacksonville, he spoke at an airport hangar in swing-state North Carolina to a crowd that included health care workers.
President Trump hosts rally in Jacksonville
Read full article: President Trump hosts rally in JacksonvilleJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Air Force One and President Donald Trump will be on their way to Jacksonville on Thursday for a rally ahead of the November election. “On Feb. 18, 2017, President Trump pulled me out of the crowd and I ran up on stage and hugged our president and he gave me the microphone and I spoke to the world. This, this is who our president is,” said Gene Huber, referencing a shirt he was wearing showing Trump hugging him on stage during a rally. “This is the hug of the American people, because our president is the man of the people.”The president’s rally Thursday night is highly anticipated among Jacksonville supporters. Doors open to the venue at Cecil Airport at 4 p.m., and the president takes the stage around 7 p.m.
Camp injuries, virus protocols had some NFL teams scrambling
Read full article: Camp injuries, virus protocols had some NFL teams scramblingI think theres a lot of teams in the league right now that are dealing with all kinds of injuries.He's right. Teams all over the league were sent scrambling during camp. Certainly not during training camp when players are going hard to make the roster as the start of the regular season rolls closer. It's the soft tissue injuries and those things that you are trying to prevent with the ramp-up period," Bitonio said. That will certainly be something to monitor as the regular season begins and teams deal with injuries and potential replacements.
Mayor agrees Jacksonville is not ready to provide security for Republican National Convention
Read full article: Mayor agrees Jacksonville is not ready to provide security for Republican National ConventionJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mayor Lenny Curry said Tuesday he was not surprised that Sheriff Mike Williams warned Monday that the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is not prepared to provide adequate security for the Republican National Convention. “He knows what he’s talking about clearly, so the position he takes is we are not prepared for this right now. Williams was absent from Tuesday’s news conference, and the question was posed to Undersheriff Pat Ivey: How many personnel will be needed to provide adequate security? But your security plan is set. For the security plan to be solid, you allot for those changes.
Florida reports more than 9,000 new cases of COVID-19, 136 new deaths
Read full article: Florida reports more than 9,000 new cases of COVID-19, 136 new deathsORLANDO, Fla. The number of coronavirus cases in Florida continues to rise, with the state reporting 9,440 new cases on Tuesday, as well as 136 additional deaths. On July 1, the Florida Department of Health began reporting resident and non-resident deaths as separate categories. The state reported a total of 134 resident deaths and two non-resident deaths in Florida on Tuesday, for a cumulative total of 5,319 deaths since the start of the pandemic. The state also recently began reporting the number of patients currently hospitalized for COVID-19 through the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration dashboard. Details on Central Florida school districts respective reopening plans can be found at ClickOrlando.com/backtoschool.
Florida reports more than 9,000 new cases of COVID-19, 136 new deaths
Read full article: Florida reports more than 9,000 new cases of COVID-19, 136 new deathsORLANDO, Fla. The number of coronavirus cases in Florida continues to rise, with the state reporting 9,440 new cases on Tuesday, as well as 136 additional deaths. On July 1, the Florida Department of Health began reporting resident and non-resident deaths as separate categories. The state reported a total of 134 resident deaths and two non-resident deaths in Florida on Tuesday, for a cumulative total of 5,319 deaths since the start of the pandemic. The state also recently began reporting the number of patients currently hospitalized for COVID-19 through the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration dashboard. Details on Central Florida school districts respective reopening plans can be found at ClickOrlando.com/backtoschool.
Governor breaks silence on protests: Florida has zero tolerance for violence
Read full article: Governor breaks silence on protests: Florida has zero tolerance for violenceIt wasn't until Monday afternoon that DeSantis office issued a statement, which only made mention of law enforcement efforts. I am in constant contact with state and local leaders, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), the Florida National Guard and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). We have devoted significant resources, including the mobilization of 700 Florida National Guard soldiers who are specially trained to support law enforcement. I have also worked with FHP to coordinate more than 1,300 sworn Florida Highway Patrol troopers to support local law enforcement efforts. This is an AR-15 --- this will be a very common sight upon illegal entry at any Lake County business --- FYI! Sabatini tweeted on Sunday.
Sheriff: ‘We have found nothing’ in search for 2 Florida children
Read full article: Sheriff: ‘We have found nothing’ in search for 2 Florida childrenWilliams said the Sheriff’s Office was utilizing state and regional partners and “every resource we can get” to find the children. “We’ve got a heavy focus in the trailer park today, and, obviously, it’s extended into the wooded area,” Williams said. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the boy is said to be on the autism spectrum but will communicate with others. If you live in the area, search your property. pic.twitter.com/gSocgwTsC4 — Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) December 16, 2019On Sunday night, JSO Public Information Officer Christian Hancock said the children could be anywhere in Florida or Southeast Georgia.
Jacksonville police officer killed in crash
Read full article: Jacksonville police officer killed in crashJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A police officer has died following a fatal crash in Florida. Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams said during a news conference Tuesday morning that the officer was responding to a traffic crash on Interstate 295 around 4:30 a.m. when he crashed his patrol vehicle. The agency tweeted "our hearts are breaking as we work a police vehicle crash." Around 4:30 a.m. the police officer was responding to a vehicle crash at another location. This was a single vehicle crash and he died at the hospital.