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
The U.S. Supreme Court said it will not review the case of Devin Bennett, who has been on death row in Mississippi since 2003 for the death of his infant son. Forty-four-year-old Bennett was convicted of capital murder in Rankin County and sentenced to death in February 2003 for felony child abuse after his 2-month-old son … Read more
Mets owner Steve Cohen threw his financial weight around in the club’s reported 15-year, $765 million contract with superstar outfielder Juan Soto. It’s a true inflection point for the franchise, not only in luring him away from the crosstown Yankees, but also in the continued efforts of rehabbing of the image of the Mets. Cohen … Read more
A man arrested last week is accused of burglarizing multiple vehicles in South Windsor earlier this year, allegedly stealing a firearm during one of the thefts. Yavier A. Ruiz-Velez, 24, of East Hartford was arrested last Thursday and charged with four counts of tampering with a motor vehicle, two counts of payment card theft and … Read more
A 19-year-old man was fatally shot early Monday in Towson, Baltimore County Police said. Officers responded to the 900 block of Beaverbank Circle following reports of a shooting around 2:30 a.m., police said in a news release. There, they found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds. He was brought to a hospital, where he was … Read more
The Mets are adding some pitching depth, signing Japanese right-hander Yuhi Sako to a minor league deal, reports Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Sako, 25, spent the 2024 season in Independent League ball with the New Jersey Jackals of the Frontier League and High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League. In 18 games (17 starts) over … Read more
A Connecticut woman arrested for giving police the wrong name during a traffic stop in South Windsor where she was allegedly driving a vehicle without permission is wanted as a fugitive in Texas. Tara L. Desjardins, 42, of Meriden was arrested Friday in connection with a warrant charging her with using a motor vehicle without … Read more