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AP source: Commanders signing veteran QB Jacoby Brissett

Published Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:07:35 GMT

Jacoby Brissett has agreed to terms with the Washington Commanders on a one-year contract worth $10 million with $8 million guaranteed, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the team had not announced the contract.Brissett becomes the experienced veteran quarterback the team wanted to bring in to push and compete with projected starter Sam Howell. Brissett threw for 2,608 yards, 12 touchdowns and six interceptions last season with Cleveland Browns, starting 11 games for them while Deshaun Watson served his suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. Now 30, Brissett has played 76 and started 48 NFL games for the New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins and Browns since entering the league in 2016. He fills a void created by the release of Carson Wentz and the departure of Taylor Heinicke, who got a two-year contract worth up to $20 million from the Atlan...

Oklahoma City bombing figure’s son guilty in Nevada robbery

Published Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:07:35 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The troubled son of imprisoned Oklahoma City bombing co-conspirator Terry Nichols pleaded guilty Wednesday in Las Vegas to kidnapping and armed robbery in a case that will get him at least five years in a Nevada prison.Joshua Isaac Nichols and a co-defendant, George William Moya III, each took plea deals that avoided trial next month in Clark County District Court on felony charges in a February 2020 attack on a man in suburban Henderson.Moya, 27, pleaded guilty to robbery with a deadly weapon and is expected to receive a sentence of four to 15 years in state prison.Nichols, 40, could end up serving more than 17 years in prison, according to his written plea agreement.Both men remained jailed Wednesday, although Nichols’ plea deal allows him to post $50,000 bail to be released on high-level electronic monitoring pending sentencing June 14.“We are satisfied with the outcome, and Joshua is looking forward to spending some quality time with his family,” Augustus ...

Tutor Perini: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:07:35 GMT

SYLMAR, Calif. (AP) — SYLMAR, Calif. (AP) — Tutor Perini Corp. (TPC) on Wednesday reported a loss of $92.9 million in its fourth quarter.The Sylmar, California-based company said it had a loss of $1.80 per share.The construction company posted revenue of $906.6 million in the period.For the year, the company reported a loss of $210 million, or $4.09 per share. Revenue was reported as $3.79 billion.Tutor Perini expects full-year earnings to be 45 cents to 65 cents per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TPC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TPCSource

Franco-Nevada: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:07:35 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — TORONTO (AP) — Franco-Nevada Corp. (FNV) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter net income of $165 million.On a per-share basis, the Toronto-based company said it had net income of 86 cents.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 85 cents per share.The precious metals streaming and royalty company posted revenue of $320.4 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $700.6 million, or $3.66 per share. Revenue was reported as $1.32 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FNV at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FNVSource

March Madness: Unbeaten South Carolina chasing third title

Published Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:07:35 GMT

March Madness is here! Here is what to know about the women’s NCAA Tournament, including the favorites and underdogs as well as key games and how to watch: TOP SEEDSThe top four seeds in the tournament are South Carolina, Indiana, Virginia Tech and Stanford. Each is in a region, some tougher than others (on paper). We break them down for you:SOUTH CAROLINA (32-0): The defending national champions are the No. 1 overall seed and the Greenville I Region breaks down favorably. It includes two teams in No. 2 seed Maryland (25-6) and No. 4 seed UCLA (23-9) who the Gamecocks beat earlier this season. South Carolina is loaded, with two-time Southeastern Conference player of the year Aliyah Boston and leading scorer Zia Cooke. INDIANA (27-3): After a loss to Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament semis, some wondered if the Hoosiers might miss out on a top seed. They landed it in the Greenville II Region and start against either Tennessee Tech or Monmouth. Mackenzie Holmes leads Indiana with 2...

March earns Brighton 1-0 win over Palace with timely goal

Published Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:07:35 GMT

BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Solly March’s timely goal boosted Brighton’s bid for European qualification as the south-coast team beat big rival Crystal Palace 1-0 in the Premier League on Wednesday.March scored the winner in the 15th minute — on March 15 — to move Brighton level on points with sixth-place Liverpool with a game in hand.It also provided a double celebration for Brighton owner Tony Bloom, after his horse Energumene won the Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival hours earlier.The problems are mounting for 12th-place Palace, though, after its winless run stretched to 11 matches.Palace manager Patrick Vieira was forced to hand teenage goalkeeper Joe Whitworth a professional debut with regular No. 1 Vicente Guaita and deputy Sam Johnstone both injured.At 19 years and 15 days, Whitworth was the youngest goalkeeper to appear in a Premier League game since Ben Alnwick played for Sunderland in December 2005.The former Palace ballboy made a nervous start with an unc...

2 dogs die after wolf attacks in Jackson County

Published Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:07:35 GMT

JACKSON COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- Colorado Parks and Wildlife said two dogs were attacked by wolves in the North Park area in the past few days.A working ranch canine was killed in the attack on March 13. The other pet dog was severely injured and was later euthanized due to its injuries, CPW said. "CPW officers have recently investigated two depredation events, which occurred within four miles of each other in the North Park area," CPW officer Travis Duncan told Steamboat Radio's Shannon Lukens. Gray wolf recollared in North Park "Wildlife officers found wolf tracks in the vicinity and GPS collar data for both incidents that also indicated wolves were in the area during the time the dogs were attacked," Duncan said.CPW reminds those living in territories where wolves may be present to know what to do and how to keep their animals safe.CPW’s Wolf Educational Resources page has more information on living with wolves. Owners devastated by losses, concerned about safetyLukens said Gre...

'The story of our season,' Bednar commends team for playing through adversity

Published Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:07:35 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Colorado Avalanche were dealt yet another blow when Arturri Lehkonen broke his finger in Monday's 8-4 win against the Montreal Canadiens. Lehkonen tallied three points before the injury that is expected to sideline him for four to six weeks, according to coach Jared Bednar. "He's one of our identity guys, no question. I mean this is one of the hardest-working guys on the ice in every single game that he plays, all situation guy, power play, penalty kill, five-on-five, he's playing in there, you know, top line, or top two lines every night," Bednar said after the team's morning practice in Toronto on Tuesday. "And when it comes to the competitiveness and the passion that he plays with, he sets the bar for our team." 2 dogs die after wolf attacks in Jackson County Bednar called up Alex Galchenyuk from the Colorado Eagles to replace the roster spot Lehkonen leaves open but it is undetermined where he'll play in the lineup. The Avs coach said he's been playing wel...

20 gallons of dye caused pink color in Clear Creek

Published Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:07:35 GMT

IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo. (KDVR) -- The "unusual pink coloring" found in Clear Creek was from a pink dye that was accidentally released into the sewer by a local business.Specifically, the business released 20 gallons of concentrated pink dye on and off from March 12 to March 14, the City of Idaho Springs said.The pink color was first noticed on Monday by a staff member at the Idaho Springs Water Resource Reclamation Facility, and the city launched an investigation along with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Retired teacher and daughter lose almost $200,000 in wire fraud This dye has not been shown to have any adverse biological impacts in Clear Creek and did not cause any interruption at the water reclamation facility. Still, staff will continue to monitor it until the color is gone, which will not happen until all of the dye is finished passing through the sewer system, the city said.

Def Leppard’s drummer assaulted outside Fort Lauderdale hotel

Published Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:07:35 GMT

The drummer of legendary rock group Def Leppard was assaulted outside the hotel he was staying at after a show in South Florida.Rick Allen, who sadly lost his arm in a car accident back in 1984, was outside the Four Seasons in the valet area for a smoke. That’s when a very strange and scary encounter happened.Allen was in South Florida to perform a show at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino over the weekend.The show, this past Sunday, had Def Leppard co-headlining with Mötley Crüe.Allen, 59, was staying at the Four Seasons on Fort Lauderdale Beach. According to a police report, he was violently attacked by Max Edward Hartley, 19, who was visiting from Ohio.Bailey bailed out of the Broward County Jail on Tuesday. He was met by a 7News photographer who questioned why he would knock over a man with one arm and whether he knew that the man was Def Leppard’s drummer.“Max, are you a Def Leppard fan?” he’s asked.Hartley turned away without comment.Fort La...