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49ers practicing without several starters ahead of trip to Cardinals

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:25:58 GMT

SANTA CLARA — If the 49ers indeed win Sunday to clinch the NFC West for a second straight season, they could be doing so without several would-be starters who’ve missed practice this week.Joining the injury list today was left guard Aaron Banks with a hip issue. Banke worked out in the weight room as practice began. A hyperextended toe kept Banks out the first two games of their current five-game win streak.The 49ers (10-3) currently sit atop the NFC playoff standings and holding a four-game lead in the division. They will fly out after Saturday morning’s walk-through practice to take on the last-place Cardinals (3-10). View this post on InstagramA post shared by Cam Inman (@49ers.cam)Also not practicing were defensive tackles Arik Armstead (foot, knee) and Javon Hargrave (hamstring), linebacker Dre Greenlaw (hip, ankle), cornerback Charvarius Ward (groin), tight end Ross Dwelley (ankle), outside linebacker Oren Burks (knee) and running back Elijah Mitchell (knee)...

Renowned Napa Valley winemaker Mijenko 'Mike' Grgich dies at 100

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:25:58 GMT

(KRON) -- Mijenko "Mike" Grgich, a renowned and beloved figure in the Napa Valley wine scene has died at 100, according to a post on his winery's website. Grgich became internationally famous in the wine world when he crafted the Chardonnay that won the 1976 Judgement of Paris.That year marked a watershed moment in the wine world when two Napa Valley wines won top honors over renowned French wines in a blind tasting conducted by French wine critics. Grgich was born the youngest of 11 children in the village of Desne, Croatia, according to the memorial posted by his winery, Grgich Hills Estate. His father also made wine and some of his earliest memories were of "stomping grapes at harvest," his winery said. ‘I’m sick of the lies’: Frank Somerville owns up to dark side, problems with alcohol It was "after living through harrowing experiences in World War II" that he decided to become a winemaker like his father, his winery said. He went on to study enology and viticulture at the Uni...

Liberty’s Chadwell wins Bryant Award as top coach among Group of Five programs

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:25:58 GMT

LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Liberty coach Jamey Chadwell has been named the Paul “Bear” Bryant Group of Five coach of the year after guiding the Flames to a 13-0 record and a spot in the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 1 in his first season with the team.Chadwell also is a finalist for the Bryant coach of the year award, which also includes coaches from Power Five conferences. The others are David Braun (Northwestern), Kalen DeBoer (Washington), Eliah Drinkwitz (Missouri), Rhett Lashlee (SMU), Mike Norvell (Florida State), Nick Saban (Alabama) and Steve Sarkisian (Texas).The Flames rose to No. 18 in the Top 25 after beating New Mexico State 49-35 for the Conference USA championship. The also moved into the College Playoff Poll for the final three weeks, finishing at No. 23.They will face No. 8 Oregon in the bowl game.___Get alerts on the latest AP Top 25 poll throughout the season. Sign up here.___AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/c...

Bucs’ Baker Mayfield hoping for better results in his latest visit to Lambeau

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:25:58 GMT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is visiting Lambeau Field in December for a third straight year, each time with a different team.This season’s version of Mayfield could give the Green Bay Packers the most problems.Mayfield threw four interceptions in Cleveland’s 24-22 loss to Green Bay on Christmas Day 2021 that marked his second-to-last appearance with the Browns, who took him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 draft. He went 12 of 21 for 111 yards with a touchdown and an interception on Dec. 19 of last year as the Los Angeles Rams lost 24-12.He has played at Lambeau enough to know what to expect when his Bucs (6-7) visit the Packers (6-7) on Sunday.“I’ve only played there in December, so yeah, it’s kind of hit or miss with the weather and what you’re going to get,” Mayfield said. “Guys just have to be prepared for the grass. That’s something I learned pretty quickly – it’s slick. This late in the year, obviously it’s not in t...

3 injured in single-vehicle crash near Rockville courthouse

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:25:58 GMT

Three people were injured after a single-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon near a Montgomery County, Maryland, courthouse.Police said the crash happened around 2:30 p.m. on East Montgomery Avenue in Rockville near the Montgomery County Circuit CourthouseRockville City Police say all three people were taken to the hospital with various injuries.It is also unclear whether the driver of the striking vehicle remained on the scene. This story is developing. Check back with WTOP for the latest. Source

Lennar: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:25:58 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — MIAMI (AP) — Lennar Corp. (LEN) on Thursday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $1.36 billion.The Miami-based company said it had net income of $4.82 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $5.17 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $4.64 per share.The homebuilder posted revenue of $10.97 billion in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $10.34 billion.For the year, the company reported profit of $3.94 billion, or $13.73 per share. Revenue was reported as $34.23 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LEN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LENSource

Denver contractor indicted on fraud, racketeering, charged in 11 burglary cases

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:25:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A Denver County grand jury has indicted a contractor on 39 counts, including securities fraud, theft and violations of the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act, and he's also accused in several home burglaries.According to the grand jury indictment, Kyle Arienta initially stole about $1.1 million from three families who hired him to complete construction projects on their Denver-area homes and stole another $1.7 million from investors through September of this year. New Mexico man found guilty of murdering woman found at Boulder trailhead Separate from the indictment, Arienta also faces 11 counts of attempted or completed home burglaries that happened primarily in Denver’s Crestmoor, Hilltop, Washington Park and Belcaro neighborhoods in November. Further cases are under investigation.“Mr. Arienta is accused of violating the trust of numerous clients and friends, as well as burglarizing numerous homes, and these charges are an important step toward holding him acc...

New Mexico man sentenced to life for murdering woman found at Boulder trailhead

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:25:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A guilty verdict was handed down by a Boulder County jury on Thursday in a case regarding a woman's death at a popular Colorado hiking area. Hours later, a judge sentenced the man to serve life in prison.Jamie Moore, 32, was accused of killing a New Mexico woman and dumping her body near Realization Point Trailhead off Flagstaff Road in Boulder. 5 units destroyed in large overnight fire at Aurora construction site Alexis Baca, 25, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, was discovered by hikers on July 24, 2022. Police said she had multiple cigarette burns on her body, a bag suspected of being methamphetamine in her pocket, and a bullet hole above her left ear.She was wearing a necklace with a gold Grim Reaper pendant attached and a 9mm shell casing was discovered near her body. Baca's mother told FOX31 last year that her daughter left behind a 1-year-old daughter who will never know her mother.Jamie Moore, 32, was facing six charges and was found guilty of five by the jury. T...

Dogs in Colorado are some of the most spoiled in the US, Forbes Advisor says

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:25:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A recent survey from Forbes Advisor proves just how much Coloradans value their fur babies.In fact, according to the survey, dogs in Colorado are some of the most spoiled in the country. What’s on Denver-area K-9’s Christmas wish lists? Forbes Advisor surveyed dog owners nationwide and analyzed metrics like how much dog owners spend on their dog's health, how many have brought their dog on vacation, how many prepare homemade food, how many buy gifts or throw parties for their dog's birthday and even how many paint their dog's nails.Overall, the survey found that more than one in five dog owners have spent more money on Christmas gifts for their dogs than for friends and family.Many dog owners spoiled their dogs during the Christmas season, with 67.2% of respondents saying they buy a holiday gift for their dog, 40.6% buying a holiday outfit for their dog, and 39.8% preparing a special holiday meal for their dog.These were the states with the most spoiled dogs, acc...

What Denver was searching for in 2023

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:25:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) - You're not the only one turning to Google for answers. The company recently revealed what people were looking up this year based on their area.Denver's most unique search was for "Coach Prime," better known as the University of Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders.Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" was the top trending "tour" search in the Mile High City. Following behind was Drake's "It's All a Blur Tour," though the Denver date was postponed to next year. Beyonce's "Renaissance World Tour" ranked third, however no show was scheduled in Denver. Ed Sheeran's "The Mathematics Tour," which set a record at Empower Field at Mile High stadium, placed fourth, followed by SZA's "SOS Tour," which stopped at Ball Arena.Denver placed first nationwide in trending searches for "gas station near me." Other trending "near me" searches in the area included: Air quality near mepawn shop near mePilates near meCatholic church near meDenver was also looking up TV shows, with the top...