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Vikings start finalizing practice squad following cutdown day

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:29:43 GMT

Less than 24 hours after finalizing their initial 53-man roster, the Vikings started to fill out their practice squad on Wednesday.The following players have been announced as members of the practice squad: center Alan Ali, cornerback C.J. Coldon Jr., defensive tackle Sheldon Day, receiver Lucky Jackson, receiver Triston Jackson, running back DeWayne McBride, defensive tackle T.J. Smith, receiver Thayer Thomas, edge rusher Luiji Vilain, edge rusher Benton Whitley, cornerback Jaylin Williams and cornerback Joejuan Williams.All of those players were in training camp for the Vikings.The most interesting name on the practice squad is Joejuan Williams, who surprisingly was released on Tuesday despite rotating in with the starters throughout training camp. He signed with the Vikings this offseason after starting his career with the New England Patriots.A couple of other names that stand out are McBride, a seventh-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and Vilain, a standout pass rusher through...

Twins waste Sonny Gray gem, lose to Guardians in 10 innings

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:29:43 GMT

Cleveland isn’t quite dead yet. Staring down a seven-game deficit to first-place Minnesota in the American League Central race, the Guardians rallied to keep their slim postseason hopes alive.Cleveland leaves Minnesota with a 2-1 series win and a five-game deficit in the Central. The teams play three more games this season, Sept. 4-6 at Progressive Field.Trailing 2-1 in the ninth, the Guardians tied the score on a wild pitch from Twins closer Jhoan Duran, then got a three-run homer from Kole Calhoun in the 10th to beat first-place Minnesota 5-2 in front of an announced crowd of 20,169 at Target Field.It was a wild finish to what had been a pitchers duel between staff aces Sonny Gray and Tanner Bibee.Gray pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing only three hits and a walk while striking out five, and Jorge Polanco’s two-run double off Bibee gave the Twins a 2-0 lead that held until the eighth, when Gabriel Arias hit a leadoff double off Griffin Jax and scored on Steven Kwan’s single...

The Great Escape getting first new coaster since 2003

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:29:43 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Recently, Six Flags Great Escape announced the retirement of a longtime ride inspired by the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympic Games. On Wednesday, it declared the upcoming replacement. Say goodbye to the Alpine Bobsled - and hello to The Bobcat. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Set to start running in 2024, The Bobcat carries a special prestige. The all-new coaster will be the first wooden roller coaster introduced in a New York theme park since 1999, as well as the first new coaster to come to The Great Escape since 2003. It fills the shoes of the Alpine Bobsled, in a move that the park hopes will perfectly complement its surroundings.“We knew we had to find a perfect fit to replace the Alpine Bobsled in the hearts of our guests,” said Park President Rebecca Wood. “This beautiful, all-natural wooden family coaster will deliver a smooth, fast, and heart-pounding experience. It is sure to be an instant classic....

State Troopers arrest Ballston man for arson

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:29:43 GMT

BALLSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- State Troopers arrested David A. Fink, 27, of Ballston, for second-degree arson and reckless endangerment in the first degree. The charges stemmed from investigations into an early morning fire at an apartment complex on Dominic Drive. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Law enforcement and fire crews responded to the fire at around 2:20 a.m. on Tuesday. The Ballston Spa Fire Department was able to isolate and extinguish the fire.A joint investigation was launched into the cause of the fire, which was determined to be suspicious. Investigators determined that the fire was intentionally started in Fink's apartment. The fire suppression system and fire alarms in the apartment were also disabled before the fire started. Elderly cancer patient searching for stolen ring Fink was arraigned at the Ballston Town Court and released under the supervision of the Saratoga County Probation Department. Investigations were han...

Moreau man pleads guilty to charges connected to Queensbury shooting

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:29:43 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Wednesday, Adrian A. Simental, 34, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. The two felony charges stemmed from a shooting in Queensbury on November 27, 2022. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! According to the indictment, an aggressive driving encounter resulted in a verbal dispute at the Walmart store on Route 9. Simental then fired a handgun into the torso of the victim. The victim was treated at Glens Falls Hospital and transported to the Albany Medical Center.Sentencing is scheduled for September 14. Simental is expected to receive a sentencing of 12 years in prison and three years of post-release supervision. It is also expected an order of restitution and an order of protection be issued. Simental is currently being held at the Warren County Correctional Facility.

Capitol rioter sentenced to five months in prison for criminal contempt

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:29:43 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NEWS10) -- A Capital Region man on trial for his alleged role in the January 6 Capitol riot was sentenced to five months in prison after a judge found him in contempt of court. Brandon Fellows is facing two counts of trespassing and was photographed sitting on a police motorcycle and smoking marijuana at a U.S. Senator's desk. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! During the jury trial, the judge addressed Fellows' disregard of the Court's direction and comments he made that implied he was in a kangaroo court. Fellows went on to call say that the Court is "acting as a modern-day Nazi court."If Fellows is convicted of the trespassing charges, the sentence will run separately from the five-month sentence for contempt.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers coming to Heroes Hideout

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:29:43 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- It's Morphin' Time! On Saturday, two cast members of the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers are heading to Heroes Hideout in the Colonie Center. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Walter Jones is known to many longtime fans as Zack Taylor, the "original Black Power Ranger." Jones returned to play the character for the 2023 film Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always. The film celebrated the franchise's 30th anniversary and was released on Netflix.Catherine Sutherland is best known as the second Pink Power Ranger, replacing Amy Jo Johnson in 1995. Sutherland continued to play the Pink Ranger in Power Rangers Zeo and Power Rangers Turbo. Like Jones, Sutherland also returned to star in the 2023 film. The two actors will be at Heroes Hideout from 1 to 4 p.m. The following are prices for autographs and photo ops:Walter JonesAutograph: $62 ($60 for the autograph and $2 for fees)Photo Op: $62 ($60 for the autograph an...

Discovering Saratoga: GMP Farm

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:29:43 GMT

SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Located in Schuylerville, you’ll find a facility using the latest technology to lead the way in equine care and rehabilitation. GMP Farm focuses on preventative care and the well-being of equine athletes. Discovering Saratoga: Travers Traditions For a full list of services offered, visit their website. GMP Farm is located at 125 Sherman Lane in Schuylerville. Their phone number is (516) 606-2949.

Mizzou introduces 'fan-friendly' concession prices for new football season

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:29:43 GMT

COLUMBIA, Mo. - The Missouri Tigers kick off a new football season on Thursday, and one new change intends to make the experience more affordable. Mizzou Athletics has introduced "fan-friendly" concession prices at Faurot Field this season, slashing prices for several popular food and drink options. The reduced-price concessions include: Cheeseburgers: $5Hot dogs: $3Popcorn: $2Bottled water: $2Bottled soda: $2Each of these items went down two or three dollars in pricing from last year, according to Mizzou Athletics. It seems Mizzou is looking for quantity in sales by reducing the price, a similar marketing plan to one carried out by the NFL's Atlanta Falcons. Mizzou Athletics has also announced the following changes to the food and stadium experience at Faurot Field this year.Six more "grab-and-go" stands to speed up orderingA craft beer tent in the north end zone concourseConecuh is the new vendor for hot dogsPizza is coming back to the stadium with help from Brew Pub PizzaThe athl...

Are you having trouble with your unemployment claims? The Denver Post would like to hear from you.

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:29:43 GMT

The Denver Post is looking for Coloradans who have run into issues claiming unemployment money in recent months for a future article. We would like to know further details about your situation, including when you submitted the unemployment claim, how long your claim was held up for, what issues you ran into trying to resolve this and more.[contact-form]