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Professional basketball player Tacko Fall hands out new book to hundreds at Austin mosque

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:39:05 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Professional basketball player Tacko Fall – who's one of the tallest people on earth at 7 feet and 6 inches – read his new children's book Tacko Fall: To New Heights to hundreds of people Saturday at the Islamic Center of Greater Austin.Fall was born and raised in Senegal but attended high school in the U.S. He played basketball at the University of Central Florida and was drafted into the NBA in 2019. Since 2022, Fall has played for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers of the Chinese Basketball Association.Fall said he had many struggles growing up in Senegal, including being picked on by piers because of his height. He wanted to write a book about his life to encourage others, especially children. "This book is very kid-friendly," Fall said. "[I] overcome those challenges to accomplish my dream," he said. "[The book] uses that as a testimony for perseverance," he continued. Fall wrote his book with his agent, Justin Haynes, with illustrations by Reggie Brown. Fall is a ...

Enchanting Sunset Hills home for sale reveals a 'Mural Mystery'

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:39:05 GMT

SUNSET HILLS, Mo. - There's a home for sale in Sunset Hills that's hard to compare with most others on the market in the St. Louis area. Along Watson Road stands a ranch-style home has three bedrooms, five bathrooms, and more than 4,100 square feet of living space. Strong storms likely overnight into Saturday morning The home was built in 1939 and has been deemed by sellers as a "Mural Mystery Home." Upon entering the house, a mural welcomes guests.Vibrant painting also helps the walls come to life. Upon venturing into the outdoors, there is a large backyard for BBQ gatherings with friends and family or simply relaxing in nature. An added bonus: It comes with a pool. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW The home is currently listed for $1.4...

A 53-man Broncos roster projection halfway between camp’s start and roster cutdown day

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:39:05 GMT

The Broncos are more than two weeks into training camp and now have a preseason loss to Arizona under their belts as well.At essentially the halfway point between report day and the NFL’s new single cutdown day from 90 players to 53 on Aug. 29, let’s take a crack identifying who’s safe and who’s on the bubble for the Broncos en route to a full roster projection.This exercise is mostly meant to serve as a snapshot. Every year there are wheelings and dealings around the roster cutdown. Of the 90 players currently on Denver’s roster, 42 are new since the end of the 2022 season. That number will only rise between now and the Sept. 10 opener against Las Vegas.With that in mind, let’s get to it.OFFENSE (25)Quarterbacks (2)Locks: Russell Wilson and Jarrett StidhamBubble: The Broncos gave Stidham $5 million guaranteed on a two-year deal to be Wilson’s backup, so barring injury the only decision likely to be made in the quarterback room is whether Ben DiNucci makes the 53-man roster even tho...

6 injured in multi-vehicle crash near Sepulveda Basin 

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:39:05 GMT

A crash involving multiple vehicles sent six people, including two children, to the hospital on Saturday morning. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the multi-vehicle collision occurred near the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area in the 16500 block of West Victory Boulevard around 10:15 a.m. Out of the six victims, one was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition, with three in “fair to serious” condition and two with minor injuries. Video from the scene shows a mangled dark-colored SUV not far from a wrecked gray two-door coupe. Authorities quickly set up a perimeter and blocked off the area. (Citizen App)Video from the scene shows a mangled dark-colored SUV not far from a wrecked gray two-door coupe. Authorities quickly set up a perimeter and blocked off the area. (Citizen App)Video from the scene shows a mangled dark-colored SUV not far from a wrecked gray two-door coupe. Authorities quickly set up a perimeter and blocked off the area. (Citizen ...

Hamlin shines for the Bills in return while Richardson is shaky for the Colts in his preseason debut

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:39:05 GMT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson threw an interception and was unable to generate much offense with his legs, either, during Indianapolis’ preseason-opening 23-19 loss to the Buffalo Bills in an outing decided by third-stringers Saturday.The Bills got an emotional boost with safety Damar Hamlin credited with three tackles over two-plus defensive series in his first competitive game since going into cardiac arrest and being resuscitated on the field during a game at Cincinnati on Jan. 2. Hamlin showed no signs of hesitation and made a key impact on his second defensive snap by stopping Evan Hull for no gain on fourth-and-1 at the Buffalo 40 to end the Colts’ second possession.Trailing 13-10, the Bills went ahead for good with 6:11 left in the third quarter, when Matt Barkley hit Tyrell Shavers for a 22-yard touchdown pass. Shavers’ touchdown made up for his miscue earlier in the quarter when Kyle Allen’s pass tipped off his hands and led to Darius...

1 dead, 1 critical, several unaccounted for after explosion destroys 3 homes, damages others

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:39:05 GMT

PLUM, Pa. (AP) — One person is dead, another critically injured and several people are unaccounted for following a house explosion in western Pennsylvania that destroyed three structures and damaged at least a dozen others, authorities said.Allegheny County officials said three people were taken to hospitals after the blast that happened shortly before 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the borough of Plum. Officials later said one was critically injured and two others were listed as stable. More than 20 firefighters were evaluated, many for heat exhaustion.County spokesperson Amie Downs said emergency responders reported people trapped under debris after one house apparently exploded and two others were engulfed in flames. Crews from at least 18 fire departments were working to douse the flames with the help of water tankers from Allegheny and Westmoreland counties.Officials told reporters at the scene that they don’t know exactly who was home and who may have had visitors at the time of...

Giants coach Daboll happy with a few of the rookies after loss to Lions in preseason opener

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:39:05 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — If anything came out of their first preseason game, the New York Giants found out quickly the draft picks they were counting on are ready for prime time.Cornerback Deonte Banks, center John-Michael Schmitz — their top two picks — and cornerback Tre Hawkins all showed flashes in the Detroit Lions’ 21-16 win over New York on Friday night.Giants coach Brian Daboll said Saturday the game in Detroit contained the usual good and bad typically seen in an opening preseason game. He liked the way his team competed, adding the mistakes have to be cleaned up.“I thought a lot of our young guys in our two corners, our center, I thought they showed well in the game for us play with confidence, did their job,” Daboll said after watching film of the game. “So it was good to see those three young guys out there playing. They played a fairly high level.”The Giants are hoping Banks, the 24th pick in the draft, is ready to take on a starting role opposite veteran Ador...

Ozzie Albies homers as Atlanta Braves pound New York Mets 21-3 in doubleheader opener

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:39:05 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Ozzie Albies homered and drove in six runs, and the Atlanta Braves pounded the New York Mets 21-3 on Saturday in the opening game of a doubleheader.Atlanta connected six times in its fourth win in five games, running its major league-leading total to 224 homers. Matt Olson went deep twice in his seventh multihomer game of the season and No. 20 for his career. Sean Murphy, Austin Riley and Nicky Lopez also homered for the NL East leaders.Riley hit a two-run homer and Lopez added a three-run shot during an eight-run ninth inning against Mets infielder Danny Mendick.Lopez, making his first start since he was acquired in a trade with Kansas City on July 30, finished with four hits and five RBIs. He also pitched a scoreless ninth inning. Allan Winans (1-0), who was drafted by the Mets in 2018 before the Braves selected him in the minor league portion of the 2021 Rule 5 draft, got the win with seven scoreless innings.New York loaded the bases in the first via two walks and...

Bryce Harper returns to the Phillies’ lineup after missing 1 game with back spasms

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:39:05 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two-time MVP Bryce Harper was back in the Philadelphia Phillies’ lineup for their game against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night after sitting out one game with mid-back spasms.Harper was batting third as the designated hitter in manager Rob Thomson’s lineup. Harper left Thursday’s game against the Washington Nationals in the top of the fifth inning with spasms that were unrelated to back pain that kept him out of games in 2021. He said his issues started in the first inning in Thursday’s win over Washington but he wanted to continue to play.He is batting .293 with seven home runs and 39 RBIs. Following offseason Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, Harper has played in 12 games at first base and 83 total for the defending NL champion Phillies (65-52), who entered play Saturday holding the top wild-card spot.Also, Kyle Schwarber was in Philadelphia’s lineup in his customary leadoff spot Saturday after leaving in the seventh inning of Philadelphia’s 13...

Fields throws TDs to Moore and Herbert as the Bears beat the Titans 23-17

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:39:05 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Justin Fields threw touchdown passes to prized newcomer DJ Moore and Khalil Herbert on Chicago’s first two possessions, then watched as the Bears beat the Tennessee Titans 23-17 in the teams’ preseason opener Saturday.The Bears envisioned big plays in the passing game when they acquired Moore in a blockbuster trade with the Carolina Panthers. They got one from their new receiver, though it didn’t happen on a long throw.Moore and Herbert turned short passes into sprints to the end zone against a second-string defense after Tennessee’s Malik Willis led the Titans on a 75-yard touchdown drive to start the game.A third-round pick last year, Willis hit a wide-open Chris Moore in the middle for a 30-yard gain on the first play from scrimmage and scored from the 2 with Chicago using mostly reserves.DJ Moore caught a screen from Fields and went 62 yards untouched along the left side. Not a bad way to introduce himself to the Soldier Field crowd, after ...