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Jalen Hurts and a tough defense carry the Eagles to a 23-14 victory over the Rams

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:25:13 GMT

Philadelphia went 74 yards in 30 seconds and lined up at the Rams 1 for one final snap before halftime. Just about everybody in SoFi Stadium knew that last play would be the “tush push,” the “Brotherly Shove," or whatever Jalen Hurts' secret name is for the Eagles' signature short-yardage surge.Los Angeles knew it was coming, but still couldn't keep Hurts from scoring a touchdown that put Philly ahead for good.That's what it's like facing the powerhouse Eagles these days: They don't always execute perfectly, but they just keep moving forward.Hurts passed for 303 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 72 yards and another score, and Philadelphia outlasted the Rams 23-14 on Sunday to remain unbeaten.Dallas Goedert had eight catches for 117 yards and an early TD for the Eagles, who are off to consecutive 5-0 starts for the first time in franchise history despite never pulling away in this meeting of the last two NFC champions. Philadelphia has won 22 of its last 23 regular...

Desperate people dig out dead and injured from Afghanistan earthquakes that killed at least 2,000

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:25:13 GMT

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Men dug through rubble with their bare hands and shovels in western Afghanistan Sunday in desperate attempts to pull victims from the wreckage left by powerful earthquakes that killed at least 2,000 people. Entire villages were flattened, bodies were trapped under collapsed houses and locals waited for help without even shovels to dig people out.Living and dead, victims were trapped under rubble, their faces grey with dust. A government spokesman said Sunday that hundreds were still trapped, more than 1,000 hurt and more than 1,300 homes destroyed. “Most people were shocked ... some couldn’t even talk. But there were others who couldn’t stop crying and shouting,” photographer Omid Haqjoo, who visited four villages Sunday, told The Associated Press by phone from Afghanistan’s fourth largest city, Herat.Saturday’s magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit a densely populated area near Herat. It was followed by strong aftershocks. A Taliban government spokesman on Sunday provided t...

Watch: Kittle scores on trick play for 2nd TD vs. Cowboys

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:25:13 GMT

The 49ers went into their trick bag for the second touchdown of Sunday night’s big showdown with the Cowboys, and the score involved two of their multi-talented stars showing off their ball skills.After a nice punt return by Ray-Ray McCloud, the 49ers had a short field to go, leading 7-0 early in the second quarter.On the first play of the drive from the Dallas 38-yard line, Brock Purdy handed the ball off to Christian McCaffrey, who ran right and pitched it to Deebo Samuel. Then Samuel quickly pitched it to a right-rolling Purdy to complete the flea-flicker.It's tricky @gkittle46 scores his 2nd TD of the night! #DALvsSF on NBC NFL+ // https://t.co/KTh0i4oaLh pic.twitter.com/tAUa8Ny2Jo— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) October 9, 2023Purdy, with plenty of protection from the offensive linemen who had rolled right along with him, hit tight end George Kittle down the right sideline at the 20-yard line, and Kittle did the rest.Kittle sold a block before breaking downfield ...

49ers-Cowboys live blog: McCaffrey extends TD streak before halftime

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:25:13 GMT

The 49ers host the Cowboys on Sunday night in their biggest test so far this season.San Francisco has beaten Dallas in each of the last two postseasons, and they are two of the favorites to represent the NFC in Super Bowl LVIII next February in Las Vegas.Here is our live blog from the game:2Q, 2:36: 49ers 21, Cowboys 7: The Niners respond to Dallas’ scoring drive with one of their own, capped by a 1-yard touchdown run from Christian McCaffrey. The running back was involved in two key plays earlier on the drive: A third-down incompletion in which he drew an unnecessary roughness penalty, and a 19-yard screen pass on second-and-12.2Q, 7:45: 49ers 14, Cowboys 7: Dallas picks up its initial first down of the game, then establishes some offensive rhythm before Dak Prescott found the speedy KaVontae Turpin at the goal line for an athletic catch and a 26-yard touchdown.2Q, 13:16 – 49ers 14, Cowboys 0: A handoff to Christian McCaffrey turns into a Deebo Samuel reverse and pitch ...

Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson leaves in the 4th quarter with a hamstring injury

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:25:13 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson was forced out of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth quarter due to a right hamstring injury and the team isn’t sure when he’ll return.Jefferson slipped on the turf while trying to make a cut on his route during a third-down pass deep in Kansas City territory and limped slowly to the sideline after grabbing the back of his right leg. The Vikings scored a touchdown two plays later, but ended up losing 27-20 to fall to 1-4 this season.“Still very early,” coach Kevin O’Connell said after the game. “See where he’s at as we move along here and diagnose exactly what that injury is, and what that timeline looks like.”The Vikings have a road game next Sunday against the Bears in Chicago.Jefferson was announced as questionable to return, but he watched the remainder of the game from the sideline with a towel draped over his head. The All-Pro who led the NFL in receptions ...

Stoppage-time goal keeps Angel City in the playoff hunt with 2-1 win over the Dash

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:25:13 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Savannah McCaskill scored the game-winner in stoppage time and Angel City stayed alive for the playoffs with a 2-1 victory over the Houston Dash in the National Women’s Soccer League on Sunday. Andressa scored for the Dash in the 44th minute with a shot from the top of the box that went through Jun Endo’s legs and into the goal. It was her first NWSL goal. Alyssa Thompson came into the game as a substitute and moments later outmaneuvered Dash goalkeeper Jane Campbell for a goal in the 68th minute to pull Angel City even. McCaskill got the game winner about a minute into stoppage time. Angel City (7-7-7) faced elimination from the playoffs with the loss but instead moved into eighth in the standings. Houston (6-7-8) dropped to 10th with the loss. The San Diego Wave and the Portland Thorns are the only two NWSL teams to clinch playoff berths, with four spots still undecided. The Kansas City Current and the Chicago Red Stars have been eliminated. With the pla...

Gobierno de Colombia y una facción de las disidencias de las FARC anuncian cese al fuego bilateral

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:25:13 GMT

(CNN Español) — El gobierno de Colombia y el Estado Mayor Central FARC- EP anunciaron que acordaron un cese al fuego que comenzará a regir a partir de este domingo.La confirmación se produjo en el marco de la instalación de una mesa formal de diálogo entre las partes en la localidad de Tibú, departamento de Norte de Santander, en el noreste de Colombia, frontera con Venezuela.Después de 26 años de búsqueda, entregan los restos de una joven reclutada por las FARCEl acto, que estaba programado para comenzar a las 8 de la mañana de este domingo, tuvo un retraso de varias horas en medio de tensiones por la falta de acuerdo entre los delegados del Gobierno del presidente Gustavo Petro y la principal disidencia de las FARC.Según las bases del acuerdo, el próximo 16 de octubre el gobierno debe expedir un decreto definitivo de cese del fuego, aunque desde la medianoche de este domingo se suspenden las operaciones ofensivas.Esta es la segunda vez que el gobierno intenta concertar un al...

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs outlast Vikings 27-20; Travis Kelce catches TD pass after hurting ankle

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:25:13 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes in the third quarter, one to Travis Kelce after the All-Pro tight end briefly left the game with an ankle injury, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-20 on Sunday.Mahomes went 31 for 41 for 281 yards and no turnovers in his most efficient performance of the season for the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs (4-1), who once again won while not at their best.“There’s a lot of young guys out there, and we’re going to keep everybody moving and going in the right direction,” said Mahomes, who completed passes to 10 different receivers. “I think by the end of the year we’re going to be dangerous, because you’re not going to know who’s going to get those opportunities throughout the game.”Kirk Cousins threw for scores to Jordan Addison and Alexander Mattison for the Vikings (1-4). They had two chances at the tying touchdown in the final five minutes, but a late hamstring injury...

Impacts of war in Israel reaching Colorado

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:25:13 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The war that is unfolding in the Middle East has far-reaching impacts, including here in Colorado. A Colorado Jewish group was in Israel when the conflicts started. Hamas surprise attack stuns Israel, leaves hundreds dead in fighting, retaliation Dr. Dan Leshem, director of the Colorado Jewish Community Relations Council, told FOX31 that about eight Coloradans landed in Tel Aviv, Israel before the conflict began.Dr. Leshem said he does not know if there have been any casualties among those Coloradans, but they are working on getting flights back as soon as they can. On Saturday, the same day the conflicts started, a group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to the State Capitol."I wasn't there, I didn't talk to anyone, I don't know what their message or their motive was but I would hope that our shared humanity would mean that we would all mourn the loss of life and the terrorizing of people, especially on that day," Dr. Lesham said.He has seen conflicts in Isra...

Miami Police sergeant taken to hospital after officer-involved accident at station

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:25:13 GMT

A City of Miami Police sergeant was taken to the hospital after, officials said, he was injured in an accident involving another officer.According to investigators, the incident involved the sergeant and another officer, and it took place at the police station, located on West Flagler Street and another officer, Sunday morning.Police did not release further details about the kind of accident the officers were involved in, but they said the injured sergeant was taken to Ryder Trauma Center out of an abundance of caution.Investigators said the sergeant was alert and conscious during transport and is expected to recover.