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Bills place DT Phillips on IR because of wrist injury and safety Hyde ruled out against Chargers

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:44:18 GMT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills placed defensive tackle Jordan Phillips on injured reserve on Thursday after the backup had surgery for a wrist injury last weekend.Phillips is expected to miss about three weeks, and now will be required to miss four games. He won’t be available to play unless Buffalo reaches the divisional round of the playoffs. Phillips’ spot on the roster is likely to be filled by defensive tackle DaQuan Jones, who has resumed practicing and eligible to be activated off injured reserve after missing nine games with a torn pectoral muscle. Jones was listed as questionable to play Saturday, when Buffalo (8-6) travels to face the Los Angeles Chargers (5-9).Starting safety Micah Hyde has been ruled out and will miss his second straight game with a neck injury.Edge rusher A.J. Epenesa is listed as questionable after missing one game with a rib injury.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflSource

No. 11 Utah women use a 31-point halftime advantage to ease past Weber State 89-36

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:44:18 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Alissa Pili had 19 points, seven rebounds and five assists in 25 minutes, Kennady McQueen scored 17 points and made five 3-pointers, and No. 11 Utah eased by in-state foe Weber State 89-36 on Thursday for its 10th straight win in the 57-game series.Utah (10-2), which has a 27-1 record against Weber State in the Jon M. Huntsman Center, has won 22 straight games overall at home. Utah scored the final 17 points of the first quarter, with scoring from five different players, to take a 22-5 lead. McQueen started an 11-0 run in the second quarter with a 3-pointer as Utah build its lead to 33-8 with 6:15 left. McQueen also capped the first-half scoring with a 3-pointer to make it 46-15.Weber State was 2 of 12 from the field in the first quarter and 4 of 13 in the second before finishing the game 15 of 57 (26%).Jenna Johnson added 13 points, 10 rebounds and three 3-pointers for Utah (10-2). Dasia Young scored 10 points to help reach 1,000 career points. Utah outrebound...

No. 8 Colorado women recover from 14-0 deficit to start game in a 78-56 win over Northern Colorado

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:44:18 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Jaylyn Sherrod scored 13 of her 16 points in the second quarter, Aaronette Vonleh added 14 and the No. 8 Colorado women recovered from a 14-0 deficit to start the game to beat Northern Colorado 78-56 on Thursday.The Buffaloes (10-1) showed signs of rust in their first contest since a 95-74 win over UT Arlington on Dec. 5. Colorado missed its opening six shots before settling into a rhythm. The Buffaloes took their first lead on a three-point play by Sherrod with 45.7 seconds remaining until halftime and never trailed again.Sherrod’s jumper led the surge back, scoring all 16 of her points in the first half along with hitting two 3-pointers (she was 1 for 19 entering the game).The Buffaloes dominated down low and had a 48-14 advantage in points in the paint.Delaynie Byrne led the Bears (4-5) with 21 points, while Seneca Hackley had 15. Northern Colorado finished with 28 turnovers. The Buffaloes have won all 10 of their games this season by 10 or more points...

Ajax loses to amateur team in Dutch Cup to continue tumultuous season for 4-time European champion

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:44:18 GMT

UTRECHT, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch soccer giant Ajax lost to an amateur team in the KNVB Cup for the first time in its illustrious history on Thursday.Ajax was beaten 3-2 by USV Hercules, which plays in the fourth tier of Dutch soccer.“This should not have happened,” Ajax assistant coach Michael Valkanis said after the second-round game in Utrecht.It continues a tumultuous season for Ajax, which is in fifth place in the Eredivisie after its worst start to a campaign since the advent of professional soccer in the Netherlands in 1954. The four-time European champions went 10 matches without a win at one stage, their longest-ever run without a victory.“We are having a very difficult season,” Valkanis said. “But we have to continue and get everything on track.”___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Denver weather: Snow for Christmas weekend in a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:44:18 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The mild temperatures in the Denver weather forecast are about to end with only one last mild day on Friday. A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day has been issued for Sunday as a storm system heads to Colorado this weekend, with colder temperatures and rain and snow chances.According to Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast, final snow totals are still in question because of the differences in track, strength and duration. The maps below show a few possibilities for high and low totals:Possible snow totals Christmas weekendPossible snow totals Christmas weekendWeather tonight: Clear, calm and coldSkies will be clear across the state with just a few high clouds over some mountain peaks. The wind will be light and in a southerly direction. It will be cold again, with below-freezing temperatures across Colorado. The coldest overnight lows will be in the teens through some mountain towns, especially the higher valleys. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up for alerts from th...

Fire at Colfax and Peoria construction site extinguished after 5 days

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:44:18 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A fire that started Saturday in a multifamily structure construction site near East Colfax and Peoria has been fully extinguished, Aurora Fire Rescue said Thursday, but there's no indication of when the intersection may reopen.At one point, there were 42 firefighting units at the blaze. All crews have now been released from the scene and are monitoring it with the assistance of a security firm, Aurora Fire said. 5 units destroyed in large overnight fire at Aurora construction site Fire crews will be activated if there's any rekindling or hotspots.Aurora Fire investigators plan to begin extensive probing and analysis of the site in conjunction with the demolition of portions of the property, beginning the week of Jan. 1.This approach will facilitate the reopening of impacted roads, according to Aurora Fire. While this is anticipated to "span several weeks," the goal is to reopen all roadways as soon as possible. The fire was first reported at 12:48 p.m. on Saturday...

Job growth expected to slow, unemployment rise in Colorado until mid-2025

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:44:18 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado's cooling job growth is expected to continue to slow, and unemployment is expected to rise through mid-2025, according to an economic forecast released this week by the Colorado Governor's Office of State Planning and Budgeting.The labor markets in both the U.S. and Colorado have shown cooling job growth in 2023. Powerball jackpot climbs to $620 million. Colorado ticket wins $2 million As of November, according to the report, an average of 232,000 jobs were added per month in the U.S. this year, down from 399,000 per month in 2022. In Colorado, an average 2,900 jobs hit the market each month, down from 5,900 per month in 2022.What does cooling job growth mean?However, the OSPB said the trend is in line with a general cooling of economic conditions. Job growth is expected to increase again in mid-2025, which the OSPB said suggests that the labor market is resettling after significant tightening over the last few years."The gap between the number of job ope...

Elijah McClain's mother speaks out ahead of verdict in trial of 2 paramedics

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:44:18 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- As the jury deliberates on a verdict for two paramedics charged in connection to the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, his mother shared a statement about the first responders' actions.McClain, 23, was stopped by police after someone reported him for suspicious behavior as he walked home from a convenience store on Aug. 24, 2019. The 911 caller told dispatch he was wearing a black ski mask, and investigators later discovered he was listening to music. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox After police stopped him, officers quickly became physical and ended up placing him in a carotid hold. Aurora Fire Rescue paramedics Jeremy Cooper and Lt. Peter Cichuniec administered ketamine to McClain, who went into cardiac arrest and died six days later at a hospital.McClain's mother, Sheneen, has advocated for her son and for justice in his case since the first trial against two Aurora police officers."No amount of procedures, practices, protocols o...

Search underway for 15-year-old girl reported missing from Oakland Park

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:44:18 GMT

Authorities seek the public’s help in their search for a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing from Oakland Park.According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, McKayla Lawrence was last seen in the area of Northwest 43rd Court and Second Avenue, Monday night.The teen stands 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighs around 100 pounds and was last seen wearing a shirt with “Chicago Baseball” printed on it and a hoodie.Officials urge anyone with information on Lawrence’s whereabouts to call BSO at 954-764-HELP.

Truck fire shuts down 2 SB lanes of I-75 in Davie; no injuries reported

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:44:18 GMT

A truck caught fire along Interstate 75 in Davie in the middle of rush hour, leading to the closure of two southbound lanes.7Skyforce hovered above the blaze as Davie Fire Rescue units battled the flames, just before 5 p.m., Thursday.Crews have been able to put out the flames. No injuries have been reported.In addition to two southbound lanes, the southbound ramp from Royal Palm Beach Boulevard has also been closed. Officials advise drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.