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These St. Louis Battlehawks have earned NFL camp invites

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The long-awaited return of the St. Louis Battlehawks proved largely successful, leading to a 7-3 record and XFL-leading average attendance of 35,000-plus fans. Despite these strides, the Battlehawks missed out on a playoff spot due to tiebreakers and will not compete for the XFL championship this weekend. However, many Battlehawks players are still being rewarded in a big way shortly after their season ended. Trending Story: Kirkwood High School’s yearbook raises concerns from others The XFL is designed to give a second chance to players who might not quite make the cut for an NFL roster, oftentimes promoting itself as a league of opportunity on social media. Players have a chance to prove their value, build on their skills and stay in shape with a similar grind to the NFL.Because of that, NFL teams have taken notice. Dozens of XFL athletes have earned invites to NFL camps ahead of the 2023 season. That includes a lengthy list of St. Louis Battlehawks players. The fol...

Broncos rookies Riley Moss, JL Skinner agree to contracts as minicamp begins

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:02 GMT

As the Broncos’ newest members and hopefuls hit the field for a weekend rookie minicamp, more of the club’s draft picks are agreeing to contract terms.Third-round cornerback Riley Moss and sixth-round safety JL Skinner each agreed to their four-year rookie deals, a source confirmed to The Post on Friday morning. They join seventh-round interior offensive lineman Alex Forsyth in having that step in the process finalized.Denver’s top two picks — second-round receiver Marvin Mims, Jr. and third-round linebacker Drew Sanders — remain unsigned. Some players take longer than others to get their deals finalized, but long disputes have become rare since the rookie wage scale essentially standardized deals based on draft position.According to Over The Cap data, here’s what each of the Broncos’ five draft picks slot value looks like:Mims: Four years, $6.07 million ($1.41 million signing bonus)Sanders: Four years, $5.73 million ($1.17 million signing b...

Driver crashes into utility power box, knocking out electricity at homes in Wheat Ridge

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:02 GMT

A red pickup truck hit a utility power box in Wheat Ridge early Friday and knocked out electricity for some residents.The driver was taken into custody by police for investigation of suspected driving under the influence of alcohol, according to Wheat Ridge police.Single vehicle suspected DUI collision. Truck struck large utility box on the side of the road, knocking out power from 4100 to 4900 Field St to Youngfield. Crews on scene now to restore power; driver in custody. pic.twitter.com/txfFmybLhI— Wheat Ridge Police (@WheatRidgePD) May 12, 2023The single-vehicle wreck happened after midnight, causing a large utility box to collapse into a field, knocking out electricity in homes from 4100 to 4900 Field Street near Youngfield, the police announced in a 2:21 a.m. Twitter post.Utility repair crews were working to restore power for the homes, expected by Friday morning.Related ArticlesColorado News | 4 killed in Teller County plane crash; victims identified

Police to provide update on Beverly Crest triple shooting

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:02 GMT

The Los Angeles Police Department on Friday will offer an update in the investigation into a shooting that claimed the lives of three women at a short-term rental in Beverly Crest.Friday's update is expected to begin at 9 a.m.The victims, Iyana Hutton, 33, from Chicago, Nenah Davis, 29, from Bolingbrook, Illinois, and Destiny Sims, 26, from Buckeye, Arizona, were killed while sitting in a car in the 2700 block of Ellison Drive on Jan. 28. 3 victims identified in Beverly Crest shooting; still no arrests While no arrests have been made, police last month served a search warrant in Beverly Hills. The suspected shooters were believed to be driving a blue four-door Tesla with damage to the right fender and no license plates, which was reportedly spotted in Beverly Hills.Police served a search warrant at an apartment building in the 8600 block of Wilshire Boulevard, which was vacant at the time of the search, though investigators searched the unit for any evidence left behind.

The top 5 lies men and women tell their partners

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:02 GMT

Lying to a partner is not healthy behavior for a relationship and can erode trust over time. While everyone’s experiences are unique, here are some of the most common lies men and women tell their partners:The Top 5 Lies Men Tell:“I’m fine.” – Men may say they’re okay or fine when they’re really not, particularly when they feel vulnerable or emotional.2. “I’m not looking at other women.” – Men may deny looking at or being attracted to other women to avoid conflict or jealousy in the relationship.3. “I’ve never cheated on anyone before.” – Men may lie about their sexual history or previous infidelities to avoid judgment or negative consequences.4. “I don’t watch porn.” – Men may lie about watching pornography to avoid conflict or embarrassment with their partner.5. “I’m not drunk.” – Men may downplay or lie about their alcohol consumption to avoid ...

The most common sex problems for men and women (and how to address them)

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:02 GMT

Sexual problems can affect both men and women, and they can be caused by a variety of physical, psychological, or emotional factors. Here are some of the most common sex problems experienced by men and women:The Most Common Sex Problems For Men:Erectile dysfunction: The inability to get or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse.Premature ejaculation: Ejaculation that occurs too quickly during sexual activity, often before the man or his partner is ready.Low libido: A decreased interest in sex or a lack of sexual desire.Delayed ejaculation: Difficulty or inability to reach ejaculation during sexual activity.Painful intercourse: Pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse.The Most Common Sex Problems For Women:Low libido: A decreased interest in sex or a lack of sexual desire.Painful intercourse: Pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse.Vaginal dryness: Insufficient vaginal lubrication during sexual activity, leading to discomfort or pain.Difficulty reaching orgas...

Elon Musk names NBCU ad chief Linda Yaccarino as Twitter CEO

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:02 GMT

Elon Musk on Friday named longtime media executive Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter, months after he promised to step back from the role.“I am excited to welcome Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter!” Musk wrote in a tweet on Friday. He said she “will focus primarily on business operations, while I focus on product design & new technology.”Earlier in the day, Yaccarino announced that she was leaving her role as chairman of global advertising and partnerships at NBCUniversal.“It has been an absolute honor to be part of Comcast NBCUniversal and lead the most incredible team,” she said in a statement Friday. “We’ve transformed our company and the entire industry.”Here’s what you should know about Yaccarino.A seasoned media executiveMusk has clashed with mainstream media outlets and also said he hates advertising. But Yaccarino represents both those worlds.Yaccarino has been at NBCUniversal for more than 11 y...

Baby names: ‘Yellowstone’ trend can’t unseat favorites on latest U.S. list

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:02 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dutton and Wrenlee are on the rise but they’re no match for champs Liam and Olivia as the top baby names in the U.S. last year.The Social Security Administration released the annual list Friday. The agency tracks baby names in each state based on applications for Social Security cards, with names dating to 1880.It’s Liam’s sixth straight year as No. 1. Olivia has reigned since the name unseated Emma four years ago. Emma is No. 2.Coming in third for girls’ names is Charlotte, followed by Amelia, Sophia, Isabella, Ava, Mia, Evelyn and Luna.For boys’ names, Liam is followed by Noah, Oliver, James, Elijah, William, Henry, Lucas, Benjamin and Theodore.Luna is the only newcomer in the Top 10, booting Harper.The agency has been compiling the list since 1997, often revealing the impact pop culture has on baby naming trends. The smash hit “Yellowstone” has clearly influenced new parents. The neo-Western starring Kevin Costner debute...

Arby’s crew finds their manager dead in freezer

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:02 GMT

An Arby’s employee was found dead inside the restaurant’s walk-in freezer, police in New Iberia, Louisiana, said.The woman’s co-workers called 911 at 6:20 p.m. Thursday reporting the discovery, police Capt. Leland Laseter told TV station KADN.“Patrol units arrived on scene and located a female individual deceased inside the freezer,” he said.The death is still under investigation, Laseter said, but added, “This does not seem like a homicide. It seems like an accident.”An autopsy will be conducted. The victim’s identity has not been released, but police said she was a manager at the restaurant.The Arby’s is in the parking lot of the Lagniappe Village shopping center in New Iberia, about 20 miles southeast of Lafayette.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | YouTuber agrees to plead guilty to federal charge after intentionally crashing his plane in California for views Crime and Public Safety | Coast Gu...

Sleep apnea raises risk of long Covid by up to 75% for some, study says

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:02 GMT

By Sandee LaMotte | CNNAdults who have obstructive sleep apnea have up to an 75% increased risk, on average, of developing long Covid after a SARS-CoV-2 infection compared with people without sleep apnea, a new study found.Women with obstructive sleep apnea had up to an 89% increased risk, while men had a 59% higher risk, according to the analysis of electronic health data on nearly 1.8 million people.Obstructive sleep apnea is a potentially dangerous disorder in which breathing stops for about 10 seconds multiple times during the night due to a blockage of the airways by heavy or relaxed soft tissues in the mouth and throat.A second analysis of medical records of a smaller group of 330,000 adults found the risk to be only 12%, according to the study, which is part of RECOVER, or Researching Covid to Enhance Recovery. RECOVER is a National Institutes of Health initiative dedicated to understanding why some people develop long Covid and how best to detect, treat, and prevent the cond...