Phillies find late-inning bullpen help with former Jays closer Romano originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia DALLAS — The Phillies have agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent reliever Jordan Romano, filling a late-inning bullpen hole with a right-hander who saved 95 games for the Toronto Blue Jays from 2021-23. The Phillies’ top offseason needs … Read more
HILLSDALE — A man who committed a slew of robberies in December 1993 and paroled into society nearly 30 years later could spend the rest of his life in prison for a new criminal conviction. Bryant Vaughn Ziegler, 55, of Hillsdale was arrested by the Hillsdale City Police Department on Nov. 5 during a routine … Read more
Police in Pennsylvania on Monday arrested a “strong person of interest” in connection to the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a hotel in New York City last week, officials said. Officials identified the man as 26-year-old Luigi Nicholas Mangione. He was born in Maryland and his last known residence was Honoloulou. He … Read more
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is continuing his march toward Eric Dickerson’s NFL record for rushing yards in a season, and he has an excellent chance of breaking it. Barkley has 1,623 rushing yards this season. Dickerson’s record is 2,105 yards, set in a 16-game season in 1984. So Barkley needs 483 yards in the … Read more
NEW YORK — Across skateparks in Brooklyn, a group of moms has proved that the ramps and half-pipes are not just for the boys. Over the past year, the Brooklyn Skate Moms have found friendship and community in the sport. “It makes me a better mom. I think it’s it’s just a really good stress … Read more
The Commanders are getting a veteran back on the field this week. Washington announced the club has opened the 21-day practice window for receiver Jamison Crowder. Crowder has been on injured reserve since early October with a calf injury. He has appeared in two games this season, making one catch for 5 yards. He’s played … Read more
NEW YORK — Across skateparks in Brooklyn, a group of moms has proved that the ramps and half-pipes are not just for the boys. Over the past year, the Brooklyn Skate Moms have found friendship and community in the sport. “It makes me a better mom. I think it’s it’s just a really good stress … Read more
The Bills’ Curtis Samuel (1) is tackled by Rams Cobie Durant, left, who suffered a lung bruise, and Christian Rozeboom. (Eric Thayer / Associated Press) The Rams’ decision last week to claim cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr., a 2023 first-round draft pick, off waivers from the Washington Commanders could pay an immediate dividend. Rams coach Sean … Read more
What’s more fun than second-guessing NFL coaches? Nothing, that’s what. So let’s do it every week, right here. Today: Whatever that was at the end of Bills-Rams. The scenario Late in Sunday’s massive Los Angeles-Buffalo showdown, the Bills were down 44-35 but knocking on the door. Not just knocking, pounding. A pass interference penalty gave … Read more
UPDATE 10:45 A.M. — A man is in police custody days after UnitedHeathcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City. The manhunt is still on for the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan last week. The FBI told CBS New York that while their search is primarily … Read more