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A Broncos love story decades in the making

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — If you’ve been to a Denver Broncos game, you’ve likely seen the array of flags on the south side of the stadium in the tailgate lot. Broncos loyalists are no strangers to the "Flag Man." But alongside the Flag Man, there’s a Broncos love story that dates back decades.Scott and Betsy Hood have been tailgating Broncos games since 2000, and host one at every game.The flag display, as well as the crowd, has grown over time.“Next thing I know we're at 104 flags,” Betsy said. Broncos victory over Browns was the first 29-12 final score in NFL history Predating this tradition and fandom is a love story.“He asked me to marry him and I said yes, and [it's] three amazing kids now 33 years later,” said Betsy. So far, nothing has topped the couple's 25th anniversary celebration. “It was our 25th anniversary and was also his 50th birthday. So, I thought, 'What do I give my husband for his 50th birthday, and how do we make it special?'” said Betsy. She decided to ask her husband...

Denver weather: Sunny, cool start to workweek

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay sunny and dry on Monday as highs will be a touch below average. Weather today: Sunny skiesThe sunny and slightly warmer temperature trend continues into Monday. High temperatures this afternoon will top out in the middle to lower 40s, which is colder than normal for this time of the year. Several horses killed in large Franktown barn fire It could be breezy in the foothills as well, with gusts up to 20 mph possible. Pinpoint Weather: Daily highs on Nov. 27 Weather tonight: Clear and breezyThe clear skies are forecasted to continue into Monday evening. Overnight low temperatures drop down into the upper teens and 20s. There could be gusts in the metro area up to 15 mph late Monday night into early Tuesday morning. Pinpoint Weather: Overnight lows on Nov. 27 Looking ahead: Midweek warmup The sunshine isn't going anywhere and will keep the warming trend going. Highs will top out in the upper 40s and lower 50s which is around average for the ...

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava heads to Japan for Americas Linkage mission

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:40 GMT

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) — On Nov. 21, the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) announced its Americas Linkage mission to Japan where it will be led by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Chairman Oliver Gilbert III. From Nov. 25 to Dec. 6, a delegation comprising GMCC representatives, Miami-Dade County officials, and business leaders will visit Tokyo and Kyoto to foster connections and explore new opportunities.The GMCC Americas Linkage program aims to boost international business in a competitive global economy, targeting new market opportunities. The mission to Japan focuses on deepening trade and commerce while sharing strategies and establishing connections in areas such as export/import trade, technology, waste management, sustainability, urban density, mobility, tourism, healthcare, aviation, and cargo.Mayor Levine Cava highlighted the shared commitment to economic growth and cultural exchange. “Through this trade mission, we aim to deepen our rel...

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson not a fan of WR Zay Flowers’ touchdown celebration: ‘Worst … I’ve ever seen’

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:40 GMT

As good as Ravens rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers has been this season, there’s one area he can still improve in the eyes of his quarterback.Touchdown celebrations.After scoring the second touchdown of his NFL career — and his first on American soil — on a 3-yard pass from Lamar Jackson in the second quarter of Sunday night’s 20-10 win over the host Los Angeles Chargers, Flowers flipped the ball over his head as if it were a bouquet of flowers, mimicking the traditional post-wedding celebration. Left guard John Simpson caught the ball and handed it to wide receiver Rashod Bateman, who got down on one knee for a mock proposal.The scene did not impress Jackson, who was caught on NBC’s television cameras with a deadpan reaction as Flowers explained the choreography.“I told him I didn’t know what was going on,” Jackson said. “I was just standing there like, all right, come along with it, and then I seen what happened and I was like,...

Ravens force 4 turnovers, hold off Chargers, 20-10, in ‘playoff atmosphere’ to retain top spot in AFC

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:40 GMT

Just 11 miles separate SoFi Stadium from Hollywood, and for much of Sunday night the Ravens’ game against the Chargers — particularly on offense — played out like a disjointed movie that leaves viewers wondering what they just watched.It followed a familiar script, with Baltimore’s defense playing the starring role. This time, though, there was an alternate ending.Unlike in the Ravens’ three losses this season, there was no blowing another fourth-quarter lead.Baltimore forced four turnovers, including one in the fourth quarter, another unexpected hero came through with a surprise blitz and a dazzling rookie scored a late electric touchdown to seal a 20-10 victory that was closer and more nerve-wracking than the final score indicated.“It meant a lot [for the offense to close out the game] because our defense was playing lights out all night,” Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson said. “I’m grateful we have a great defense.”The R...

Bill Belichick won’t rule out Patriots signing QB, kicker help

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:40 GMT

The Patriots will at least consider bringing in outside help at two key positions after the team’s struggles continued in Sunday’s 10-7 loss to the Giants.Head coach Bill Belichick was asked Monday if he would consider signing a quarterback from outside of the organization. The team waived third-string quarterback Will Grier on Saturday. They won’t know if he has cleared waivers and if they can bring him back to the 53-man roster or practice squad until Monday at 4 p.m. ET.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Why Conor McDermott started over Trent Brown in Patriots’ loss to Giants New England Patriots | Callahan: Under Bill Belichick’s watch, the Patriots have become the NFL’s worst team New England Patriots | Bill Belichick’s answers about Patriots’ QB situation only create more questions New England Patriots | Mac Jones benched for Bailey Zappe for fourth time in loss to Gi...

Bill Belichick responds to ESPN rumor he’s already picked his next team

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:40 GMT

Two weeks ago, ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky told “The Pat McAfee Show” he heard Bill Belichick and the Patriots would not only part ways this offseason, but Belichick had “already determined” his next team.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Why Conor McDermott started over Trent Brown in Patriots’ loss to Giants New England Patriots | Callahan: Under Bill Belichick’s watch, the Patriots have become the NFL’s worst team New England Patriots | Bill Belichick’s answers about Patriots’ QB situation only create more questions New England Patriots | Mac Jones benched for Bailey Zappe for fourth time in loss to Giants New England Patriots | Patriots rookie receiver Demario Douglas ruled out with head injury On Monday, Belichick dismissed Orlovsky’s comments.“Yeah, that’s ridiculous,” Belichick said during a morning interview on WEEI....

Walpole sons reviving fathers’ high school football title hopes

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:40 GMT

WALPOLE – Doug Cantrell and Chris Mackenzie had their time as part of the renowned Walpole football program.More than three decades later, they are relishing in the success of their sons.Noah Mackenzie has blossomed into one of the premier quarterbacks in the state. Cash Cantrell has followed in his father’s footsteps and become one of the better receivers for a Timberwolves’ team competing in the Div. 3 state championship game Thursday night at Gillette Stadium against Milton.For Doug Cantrell, seeing his son make it to the championship game helps erase some of the disappointment he faced. A wide receiver under the legendary John Lee, Cantrell graduated in 1988, one year before Walpole stunned Brockton 6-2 to win the 1989 Super Bowl.“Part of me was pissed at the time, I was so jealous of those guys,” Cantrell says with a laugh. “Now I am so happy that this is happening for these kids. It’s great to see these kids keeping the tradition alive.“I’m really happy...

Paris mayor says she’s quitting Elon Musk’s ‘global sewer’ platform X as city gears up for Olympics

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:40 GMT

PARIS (AP) — The mayor of future Olympic host city Paris says she is quitting X, accusing Elon Musk ‘s platform previously known as Twitter of spreading disinformation and hatred and of becoming a “gigantic global sewer” that is toxic for democracy and constructive debate.“With its thousands of anonymous accounts and its troll farms, life on Twitter is the exact opposite of democratic life,” Mayor Anne Hidalgo said in a long post titled, “Why I am leaving Twitter.”“I refuse to endorse this evil scheme,” she wrote.An Associated Press request for comment emailed to X got an automated reply, “Busy now, please check back later.” Hidalgo’s office said posts on Monday in French and English that announced her departure from X would be the Socialist mayor’s last and that she will then close her account — which has 1.5 million followers — at the end of the week.Her office said that Paris City Hall is keeping its own separate account on X.Hidalgo’s withdrawal from X fo...

Puerto Rico opposition party will hold a gubernatorial primary after its president enters race

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:40 GMT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — One of Puerto Rico’s biggest political parties will hold a gubernatorial primary after Rep. Jesús Manuel Ortiz of the Popular Democratic Party announced his candidacy Monday.Ortiz will face Puerto Rico Sen. Juan Zaragoza, who previously served as the U.S. territory’s treasury secretary.Ortiz, who is president of the Popular Democratic Party, listed conditions in Puerto Rico that he said were negatively affecting the island’s 3.2 million inhabitants. “Recovery funds that are not used effectively, anguish from waiting months for a doctor’s appointment, the daily battle with a crumbling electrical system, lack of employment opportunities, the deterioration of essential services and so many other problems,” he said. The winner of the Popular Democratic Party’s primary will face the winner of the New Progressive Party’s primary, in which Gov. Pedro Pierluisi faces Jenniffer González, the island’s representative in Congress. They also will face gubernatorial c...