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Jets look for 4th straight win as they square off against Chargers on Monday night

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:25:57 GMT

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (3-4) at NEW YORK JETS (4-3)Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ABC, ESPNOPENING LINE: Chargers by 3, according to FanDuel SportsBook.AGAINST THE SPREAD: Chargers 3-4; Jets 4-2-1.SERIES RECORD: Chargers lead 23-14-1.LAST MEETING: Chargers beat Jets 34-28 on Nov. 22, 2020, in Los Angeles.LAST WEEK: Chargers beat Bears 30-13; Jets beat Giants 13-10 in OT.CHARGERS OFFENSE: OVERALL (7), RUSH (22), PASS (6), SCORING (9)CHARGERS DEFENSE: OVERALL (31), RUSH (6), PASS (32), SCORING (24)JETS OFFENSE: OVERALL (29), RUSH (18), PASS (31), SCORING (26)JETS DEFENSE: OVERALL (14), RUSH (31), PASS (5), SCORING (8)TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Chargers plus-6; Jets plus-3.CHARGERS PLAYER TO WATCH: QB Justin Herbert. He’s averaging 270 yards passing per game, which ranks sixth in the league, and both of his 300-yard games this season have come on the road. Herbert passed for 366 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions the previous time he faced the Jets in 2020. He needs 11 completions to...

Second place in ACC at stake as No. 15 Louisville hosts Virginia Tech in matchup of stingy defenses

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:25:57 GMT

Virginia Tech (4-4, 3-1 ACC) at No. 15 Louisville (7-1, 4-1, No. 13 CFP), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ACCN)Line: Louisville by 9 1/2, according to FanDuel.com Sportsbook.Series record: Virginia Tech leads 6-2.WHAT’S AT STAKE?Louisville is coming off its first shutout of a ranked opponent and looks to maintain second place behind No. 4 Florida State in the ACC. Virginia Tech stands a half-game back after consecutive league wins and aims to overtake the Cardinals.KEY MATCHUPWhich team defends best is the question with two of the ACC’s stingiest units on display. Louisville ranks second at 303.4 yards allowed per game and capped a nasty October at home by holding Duke to just 51 yards rushing and 202 yards overall in last week’s 23-0 victory. Before that the Cardinals intercepted Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman three times and dropped him five times while limiting the Irish to 298 yards and just 44 rushing. The visiting Hokies are yielding 316 per contest and have racked up 15 sacks the...

NTSB releases preliminary report on I-25 train derailment

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:25:57 GMT

PUEBLO, Colo. (KXRM) -- The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report on the train derailment over Interstate 25 that happened on Sunday, Oct. 15, and caused an extended closure of the interstate.According to the NTSB, a BNSF near 30 cars of the coal train derailed near mile maker 107, about four miles north of Pueblo, just before 3:30 p.m. and the derailment happened near a track switch east of the railroad bridge that crosses over I-25.Courtesy: FOX21 Reporter Austin SackCourtesy: FOX21 Photojournalist Dez RoweCourtesy: FOX21 Photojournalist Dez RoweCourtesy: FOX21 Photojournalist Dez RowePart of the bridge collapsed over the northbound lanes, six train cars dropped to the interstate below and one or more hit a semi-truck, according to the NTSB. The truck driver was killed and later identified as 60-year-old Lafollette Henderson of Compton, California by the Pueblo County Coroner. The NTSB said no members of the train crew were injured. PREVIOUS CO...

Photos: Denver Nuggets drop new city edition uniform

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:25:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Along with the new season comes new uniforms for the Denver Nuggets. The team left a special spot for the Mile High City this year.The Nuggets tweeted the new uniforms on Thursday morning. The uniform stays mostly navy, but the front of the jersey features "5280" across the chest. Photos: 40 years of Nuggets jerseys 2023-2024 Nuggets' uniforms (Courtesy of the Denver Nuggets)2023-2024 Nuggets' uniforms (Courtesy of the Denver Nuggets)2023-2024 Nuggets' uniforms (Courtesy of the Denver Nuggets)The "5280" is positioned where the numbers used to be. This year, the biggest number on the front is dedicated to Denver, with the individual player's number on the top right in a small format.Wrapping around the entire uniform is a silhouette of the mountains.The National Basketball Association attributed this uniform to the team, players and city being intertwined."5280 is more than a measurement – it is a number woven into the culture and fabric of Denver," wrote the NBA.I...

New lounge in Denver airport to open Friday

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:25:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A new place for travelers at Denver International Airport to take a break will be opening this week after two years of fanfare.The Plaza Premium Lounge was announced in partnership with Capital One in 2021 and scheduled for opening the following year, but it's finally opening just in time for the 2023 holiday season. The best and worst cheap tourist attractions in Colorado The lounge will offer a space for travelers to relax, sit down, and grab a healthy bite to eat and drink. It will be located in Concourse A near gate A34.The menu showcases local favorites and culinary offerings using locally sourced ingredients and sustainable packages for grab-and-go selections, according to a report from Travel and Leisure. Plus, there will be a variety of options catered to individual dietary needs.While at the 11,200-square-foot lounge, travelers can enjoy craft cocktails on tap, local beers, coffee and espresso. Other luxury amenities that will be offered at the lounge inc...

Jefferson County Schools targeted with cybersecurity attack

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:25:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Jefferson County Public Schools announced that there were "alarming" emails received Tuesday by staff members.According to the district's statement, the Information Technology team is working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to investigate the credibility and scope of an attack. The district said there is no concern related to physical safety.Jeffco Public Schools Chief Information Officer Jill Ibeck shared precautionary measures the district employees were required to take, including updating all passwords and educating students about digital citizenship and the importance of strong passwords that are regularly changed. It’s cheaper to rent in Denver than in these metro suburbs Ibeck said when the district updates families will be controlled by law enforcement to keep the investigation's integrity.Anyone who receives concerning communications is asked to notify the district immediately by calling JeffcoHelp at 303-982-2200 or by using the community ...

Experience Rwanda's endangered mountain gorillas at the Denver Zoo

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:25:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Step aside, 4D exhibits, there is now a virtual reality experience at the Denver Zoo.Using 360-degree virtual reality headsets and motion-platform seats with built-in surround sound, visitors can experience what it's like to be surrounded by a troop of mountain gorillas in Rwanda's remote Volcanoes National Park. Green Day announces 2024 tour, Coors Field show The exhibit is located in the Primate Panorama at the west end of the zoo, just down the path from the Great Apes' habitat. The zoo currently houses two endangered western lowland gorillas, Kal and Gunther, which are native to the Congo Basin and its moist, lowland forest.Scientists estimate there are only 1,000 mountain gorillas in the world, and they are only native to East and Central Africa. The species are largely threatened by forest clearing, which degrades the available habitat.The Gorilla Trek allows visitors to step into a guided tour with primatologist Dr. Tara Stoinski, president and chief scien...

Zoo Miami’s Sumatran tiger, ‘Berani,’ in serious condition

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:25:57 GMT

Zoo Miami’s adult male Sumatran tiger, “Berani,” is currently in serious condition, with concerns raised by the Animal Science and Animal Health teams due to his recent loss of appetite and lethargy.According to officials with Zoo Miami, Berani was transported to the zoo’s Animal Hospital after being immobilized Wednesday for a series of exams to determine the cause of his abnormal behavior. The tests included radiographs, ultrasounds, blood and urine collection, and an endoscopy.Courtesy: Ron MagillCourtesy: Ron MagillCourtesy: Ron MagillCourtesy: Ron MagillCourtesy: Ron MagillPreliminary findings revealed that Berani is severely anemic and dehydrated. The exams also identified an enlarged spleen and kidney irregularities, possibly indicating renal failure, a common issue in older cats. At over 15 years of age, Berani is considered an elderly tiger, surpassing the typical lifespan of 10-15 years for tigers in the wild.Berani is currently receiving extensive ...

Plantation parents arrested for allegedly abusing daughter over nail expenses

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:25:57 GMT

A pair of Plantation parents are in custody after their 13-year-old daughter reported severe physical abuse stemming from a misunderstanding over nail expenses. The incident unfolded on Tuesday, and Plantation Police officers responded to Imagine Charter School at 8200 Peters Rd the next day, where the victim shared the troubling events with a school administrator. According to the police report, the trouble began when the daughter, whose identity is protected, mistakenly overspent on nail services, leading to an angry exchange of text messages with her mother, Fania Pereira. In those messages, Fania threatened the child with “5 beltings.”Things took a dark turn when Fania picked up her daughter from a nail salon. The young girl was reluctant to enter the vehicle, fearing her mother’s reaction. In the car, Fania reportedly assaulted her daughter by grabbing her hair and physically attacking her in the front passenger seat.Upon arriving home in Plantation, the situa...

West Boylston PD asks parents to check their kids’ candy after chocolate containing liquor was handed out on Halloween

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:25:57 GMT

Police in West Boylston are asking parents to go through their children’s candy after the department received reports of chocolate containing alcohol being given out on Halloween.The West Boylston Police Department asked that households whose children went trick-or-treating in the town’s Horseshoe Drive neighborhood be on the lookout for Jose Cuervo-brand chocolates in particular.Officials said the police department received at least two reports of the candies surfacing.As police continue to investigate, they ask that anyone with information about the incident or which house the chocolates may have come from contact authorities at 774-450-3510.