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Broncos safety Justin Simmons: Flagged hit on Jimmy Garoppolo was legal

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:49:26 GMT

Justin Simmons says the hit he put on Jimmy Garoppolo Sunday was perfectly legal even though it resulted in a personal foul and sent the Las Vegas quarterback to the sideline for a concussion evaluation.Simmons credited Garoppolo with a “great acting" job after the bang-bang play in which he initially appeared to hit the Raiders' new QB in the head in the first quarter of Las Vegas' 17-16 win. Podiatrist explains why turf fields pose a risk to athletes On the game's opening drive, Denver outside linebacker Frank Clark was dragging Garoppolo down as he fought for the first down. Just as Garoppolo fell to the grass, Simmons crashed in and lunged at the QB.Clips of the play show Simmons never hit Garoppolo in the head and that Clark actually bore the brunt of Simmons' hit. Garoppolo rolled over and held his head, however, and Simmons was flagged for a personal foul,.The NFL spotter had Garoppolo removed from the game for a concussion evaluation and he missed two plays....

Get ready, the sun will soon set before 7 p.m.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:49:26 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you've been noticing the sun setting earlier and earlier as the days go by, you aren't just seeing things.Whether you're excited about the longer nights to come or wish the long summer days would last forever, afternoon sunsets in Denver are on the way. It's just a matter of time.In fact, as of Sept. 13, there is only a week left until the sun starts setting before 7 p.m.End of summer, start to fallAccording to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, Sept. 20 is the last day of 2023 that the sun will set after 7 p.m. Specifically, it will set at around 7:01 p.m.Three days later, on Sept. 23, astronomical fall begins with the fall equinox. This is the day that the sun rises and sets at the exact same point in the sky.Interestingly, in Denver at least, it takes until Sept. 26 for the sun to set and rise exactly 12 hours apart. On that day, the sun will rise at 6:51 a.m. and set at 6:51 p.m.Doesn't the sun already set before 7 p.m.?If you live in the Front...

What is Colorado's favorite reality TV show?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:49:26 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Social media and streaming platforms have made it easier than ever to access TV shows, even for those who don't have a television or cable plan.CableTV.com recently analyzed the top reality TV shows by viewership on several platforms, award nominations and search data across the U.S. to determine which shows are the most popular.CableTV.com said researchers narrowed down the national favorites before using Google Trends search data to determine the favorite shows by state.In Colorado, the most popular reality TV show is "Shark Tank," according to CableTV.com. Watch: Boebert escorted out of Denver theater during ‘Beetlejuice’ "Shark Tank" was also the most popular reality TV show in 24 other states, however, the states surrounding Colorado had different opinions."Big Brother" was deemed the favorite reality TV show in Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma, as well as seven other states."The Amazing Race" was the favorite for viewers in New Mexico, along with two other stat...

Kevin Hart stops at Jensen’s Liquors in Miami to promote new tequila brand Gran Coramino

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:49:26 GMT

If you’re are a fan of tequila, Kevin Hart has the drink for you.The comedian, who made a stop at Jensen’s Liquors in Miami, is launching his new liquor brand, Gran Coramino.The ultra-premium tequila comes in two different flavors: Cristalino, which is a barrel-aged tequila with a clear look, and Añejo, which has more of a mature taste, as it’s aged slowly for about a year.Kevin also gave Deco an inside scoop on the best way to drink it.Kevin Hart: “The Cristalino, I’ll go straight on the rocks, or I’ll do a splash of ginger ale. The Añejo, I’ll definitely go on the rocks, you know, but I think there are a lot of different ways you can shape, form or make your drink specific to you.”Sounds good! Tequila lovers can now pick up Kevin’s Gran Coramino in stores or online.

Preparations underway as Hurricane Lee approaches coastal Mass., Cape and Islands

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:49:26 GMT

Officials in towns up and down the coast are telling residents to get their boats out of the water as Hurricane Lee brings up to 60 mph winds, storm surges and winds this weekend as much of the area is under a tropical storm watch. Hurricane Lee is bringing a tropical storm watch to all of coastal Massachusetts and a storm surge watch to to Barnstable County and Nantucket. Wind gusts are expected to hit 50-60 mph in the storm watch and more than 10-foot storm surges potentially into the bay.Harbormasters in places like Marshfield are telling people to pull their smaller boats out of the water. Residents should also secure their larger vessels, ensure the pumps are working on board and cover the batteries.Effects of both the tropical storm and storm surge could hit near Chatham this weekend, which is a potentially deadly combination. According to the National Hurricane Center, high wind gusts and potentially the outer bands of the storm could hit Saturday morning. A tropical sto...

Fantasy Fixer: Week 2

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:49:26 GMT

7’s Morey Hershgordon has the inside scoop on who to start and sit this week in Fantasy Fixer. Go set your lineups!

Biden brushes off House impeachment inquiry and says Republicans want to shut down the government

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:49:26 GMT

By LISA MASCARO, WILL WEISSERT, STEPHEN GROVES and KEVIN FREKING (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden late Wednesday brushed off the House Republicans’ impeachment inquiry, saying the way he sees it, they launched the investigation against him because they want to shut down the federal government.Biden, speaking at a Democratic fundraiser in Virginia, said that instead of being concerned about the probe, “I’m focused on the things the American people want me focused on.”The president’s remarks were the first since Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced the launch of a Biden impeachment inquiry while the Republican House leader is also struggling to shore up votes to fund the government and prevent a federal shutdown.“The best I can tell is they want to impeach me because they want to shut down the government,” Biden said.He also made a reference to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., a top ally of his chief rival heading i...

‘Moments I will always remember’: Tim Anderson reflects on his road to 1,000 hits with the Chicago White Sox

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:49:26 GMT

Tim Anderson was back in his role as an igniter, singling sharply to center field on the first pitch of his first-inning at-bat in Game 1 of Tuesday’s doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals.The hit jump-started a five-run rally for the Chicago White Sox in a 6-2 win at Guaranteed Rate Field.It was typical Anderson in a season that has been anything but for the eight-year veteran.While the year hasn’t gone anywhere close to plan for the shortstop and the Sox — Anderson entered Wednesday hitting .240, and the Sox were 33 games under .500 — he did recently reach a milestone by collecting his 1,000th career hit with a double in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers on Sept. 3 at Guaranteed Rate Field.In doing so, Anderson became the 19th player to record his first 1,000 hits with the franchise.“It’s an unbelievable accomplishment because a lot of things go into that,” manager Pedro Grifol said last week. “Health, talent, youR...

Orioles’ Ryan Mountcastle exits game against Cardinals with left shoulder discomfort

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:49:26 GMT

Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle exited Wednesday night’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals with left shoulder discomfort, the team said.During a first inning at-bat, Mountcastle grabbed his shoulder after swinging and fouling off a pitch before eventually earning a walk. He was assessed by trainers at first base, but remained in the game until the third inning, when Ramón Urias pinch hit and replaced him at first base. It marked the 12th time in his career that Urias has played first base, all this season.Mountcastle missed about a month this season after experiencing vertigo, but returned in July and has hit .328/.406/.497 in 50 games since.During Wednesday’s Norfolk Tides’ game, prospect Heston Kjerstad was removed in the fifth inning for a pinch-hitter. Kjerstad, the No. 2 pick in the 2020 draft, has played both outfield and first base for Triple-A Norfolk, where he has hit .299/.371/.500 this season.This story will be updated. ()

Boston City Council rejects $2.55M set aside for police department intel

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:49:26 GMT

The Boston City Council, in a post-election flurry, voted to reject $2.55 million in state grants earmarked for the investigative arm of the city’s police department.City Councilor Michael Flaherty had pushed to suspend the rules and pass three grants for $850,000 apiece for the Boston Regional Intelligence Center, for the purposes of improving “technology and protocols related to anti-terrorism, anti-crime, anti-gang and emergency response.”“These funds are vital,” Flaherty said. “They’re needed to thwart anyone looking to do harm in our city.”Mayor Michelle Wu had filed communications for the grants for the day’s City Council meeting, for fiscal years 2021, 2022 and 2023. The Council voted to reject the grants in FY21 and FY22, and did so again Wednesday, via a 7-5 vote.The vote was taken after City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo, who lost his District 5 seat in Tuesday night’s election, questioned if the police department funding was the same grant that “now-Attorney General Andrea Cam...