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Packers relying on inexperienced cornerbacks to step up after Douglas’ departure

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:01:34 GMT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers rookie cornerback Carrington Valentine often looked to veteran Rasul Douglas for advice as the seventh-round draft pick from Kentucky attempted to make a successful transition to the NFL.Valentine now has the biggest opportunity of his young career but no longer has Douglas around to guide him.The trade of Douglas to the Buffalo Bills this week while 2021 first-round draft pick Eric Stokes remains on injured reserve leaves the Packers depending on some inexperienced cornerbacks such as Valentine and Corey Ballentine to work alongside Jaire Alexander and Keisean Nixon.“Rasul was a mentor to me,” Valentine said. “I sat next to him every day. I’m sad to see him go. I learned a lot from him. I appreciate everything. He didn’t have to do that. But with the opportunity, just got to make the most of it.”Green Bay’s cornerback issues come at an inconvenient time.The Packers (2-5) have lost four straight and face the exceptional receiving tandem of Co...

‘Free Solo’ filmmakers dive into narrative with thrilling swim drama ‘Nyad’

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:01:34 GMT

Filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin have given audiences thrilling and sometimes terrifying front-row seats to incredible feats of human ambition in their documentary work.From Alex Honnold’s white-knuckle climb up Yosemite’s El Capitan in the Oscar-winning “ Free Solo ” to the claustrophobic blackness awaiting the cave divers who rescued the trapped soccer team in Northern Thailand in “ The Rescue,” their understanding of the personalities capable of such impossible accomplishments is almost unparalleled in filmed storytelling.It is not surprising, then, that they’d be interested and uniquely equipped to tell the story of Diana Nyad and her treacherous 110-mile (177-kilometer) swim from Cuba to Key West at age 64 for their first narrative film, “ Nyad,” now available to watch on Netflix. But there would be at least one big difference in bringing “Nyad” to life: actors.“In nonfiction, you observe. You’re like the closest listener,” Vasarhelyi told The Associated Pres...

Browns’ Watson back from shoulder injury to face Cardinals still keeping their QB plans secretive

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:01:34 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Through sheer luck, some questionable officiating and a strong defense, the Cleveland Browns have somehow survived without their franchise quarterback for the past month.The Arizona Cardinals haven’t been nearly as fortunate.As the teams get ready to play Sunday, there are few definitive answers about the quarterback situations for the Cardinals (1-7) or Browns (4-3).Arizona is awaiting Kyler Murray’s return from a knee injury that prematurely ended his 2022 season while Cleveland hopes that Deshaun Watson’s sore shoulder won’t turn a promising season into another painful one.On Friday, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Watson will make just his second start in five weeks. The 28-year-old looked stronger and more confident while practicing three straight days. He and the Browns think he’s ready.“He had a really good Wednesday, really good Thursday, really good Friday,” Stefanski said. “He’s comfortable, and he looks good.”Only one...

Meet Ru, Castle Rock Middle School's new therapy dog

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:01:34 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Castle Rock Middle School welcomed a new therapy dog and school resource officer last week.Officer Dave Knight rescued Ru, a 2-year-old Husky Malamute mix, from a local shelter last February. Photos: Friday’s sunrise around the Denver metro area Noticing his calming energy, Knight realized Ru had potential as a therapy dog and got him certified, according to a release from the Town of Castle Rock. He donated Ru to the Castle Rock Police Department to work as a police therapy dog."That was kind of hard because he means a lot to me but in the end, nothing really changes for him," Knight said in a video posted by Douglas County Schools.Knight said he wants the best for the community as he grew up just a few blocks away and was a student at Castle Rock Middle School himself. Now he is back, serving as an SRO there alongside Ru."I just love this community and being able to interact with all the students here and being able to serve the same school that I attended, I t...

4 vehicles involved in wreck on SB express lanes on I-95 in Miami; no injuries

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:01:34 GMT

Cellphone video showed the moments after a wild and crazy wreck along Interstate 95 in Miami.Four vehicles were involved in Friday’s wreck on the southbound express lanes. One of the cars involved ended up on its nose on top of the hood of another.Due to the crash, traffic was held up for some time north of State Road 112.The lanes have since reopened, and traffic has returned to normal.No one was injured

Police arrest man accused of slashing car tires in SW Miami-Dade

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:01:34 GMT

More than two dozen tires were slashed in a South Florida neighborhood. One man, investigators said, is responsible for the crime. Police told 7News that the suspect who has been terrorizing the neighborhood is now behind bars and is facing several charges, which includes a felony.Surveillance video captured the suspect, Juan Ramos-Nieto, as he slashed tires. According to police, he is responsible for slashing more than 20 tires, which also includes the ones on his grandmother’s jeep.“I have no problem with nobody, who might do something like that?” Marie Noisette said.Police said that the incident happened Thursday morning at the Villas Del Campo Community in Southwest Miami-Dade where Ramos-Nieto caused $6,000 in damages on 17 cars that were parked there. “Mad and upset at the same time, because at that time, it’s time for me to bring my grandchildren to school,” Noisette said. On Friday, Ramos-Nieto refused to appear before a judge. His grandmo...

Search underway for gunman after man shot in hand near Goulds bus stop

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:01:34 GMT

A bus stop in Southwest Miami-Dade turned into a crime scene after a drive-by shooting.7Skyforce hovered above the scene in the Goulds area, late Friday morning.According to Miami-Dade Police, a man was shot in the hand when someone drove up and pulled the trigger.Investigators said the victim managed to walk to the bus stop, located along the 11500 block of Southwest 220th Street.The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment. He is expected to be OK.As of Friday afternoon, the shooter remains at large.If you have any information on this shooting or the subject’s whereabouts, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Baby graduates from Broward Health NICU after 178 days

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:01:34 GMT

After 178 days at Broward Health Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), baby “Forrest” is finally going home.Born prematurely at just 30 weeks, Forrest weighed slightly over two pounds and faced numerous challenges, including four major surgeries. However, he defied all the odds thanks to the dedicated care of the Broward Health NICU team and the support of his parents.

Police investigate fatal shooting in SW Miami-Dade

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:01:34 GMT

A fatal shooting in Southwest Miami-Dade prompted a swift response by officers. Miami-Dade Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived at the scene at 8400 SW 107th St., Friday afternoon.7Skyforce hovered over the scene where one person was seen in the back of a police cruiser.It is unclear whether the person who was detained was involved in the shooting. The area was taped off as police continue to investigate the shooting. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Biden places flowers outside bar where a gunman opened fire in Maine as he mourns with community

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:01:34 GMT

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden added a bouquet of white flowers Friday to a makeshift memorial outside Schemengees Bar and Grille, one of the scenes of the state’s deadliest mass shooting.They stood for a moment of silence before bending over to hug bar owner Kathy Lebel. Eight people died there in the Oct. 25 massacre, along with seven at the nearby Just-In-Time Recreation bowling alley. Three others died at hospitals.Biden came to Lewiston to do what presidents do in these moments of horror and grief; lend comfort to the families of the victims and to show support for a reeling community. But it’s a type of trip that has become all too familiar, despite a bipartisan gun safety law passed last year after another mass shooting, and despite a series of executive orders by the president meant to stop gun violence.—WATCH: President Biden and others deliver remarks in Lewiston, Maine as community continues to heal from ma...