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Broncos’ Russell Wilson hopes to stay in Denver despite being benched: “I hope that it’s here for a long time”

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:23:29 GMT

Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson is unsure what the future holds for him after getting benched this week. But he told reporters on Friday afternoon that he hopes he remains in the Mile High City.“I hope that it’s here for a long time. I hope to win more (trophies) in the front hall (at Centura Health Training Center) and get some more championships. If it’s not here, then I’m prepared to do that somewhere else,” Wilson said. “But I hope that it’s here, and I genuinely mean that. … I brought my family here.”Wilson said he was surprised and disappointed about head coach Sean Payton’s decision to move forward with Jarrett Stidham as the starting quarterback for the final two games.He believed the team had something special going, even after losing two in a row to drop to 7-8.“We had some tough games, but we still got a chance,” he added. “But at the end of the day, I’m going to keep putting my best foot forward every day and being professional.”Wilson also told reporters on Fri...

Russell Wilson: Broncos said he’d be benched for second half of season without contract adjustment

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:23:29 GMT

Russell Wilson on Friday said the Broncos approached him during the team’s bye week and informed him that if he didn’t agree to delay a contract trigger guaranteeing his 2025 salary, he’d be benched for the team’s final nine games.The Broncos were 3-5 at the time but coming off back-to-back wins against Green Bay and Kansas City, the latter of which ended a 16-game losing streak to the division rival.“We beat the Chiefs. They came up to me during the bye week, beginning of the bye week — Monday or Tuesday — and told me that if I didn’t change my contract, my injury guarantee, that I’d be benched for the rest of the year,” Wilson told reporters at his locker in his first public comments since he was benched Wednesday by coach Sean Payton. “I think we had nine games left or so.“I was definitely disappointed about it. It was a process throughout the whole week, the bye week.”Wilson said the NFL Players Association and the league office got involved in the conversations during the...

Southern California cyclist hit by rogue wave shares harrowing tale

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:23:29 GMT

A cyclist in Ventura County, California says he feels fortunate to have escaped with only minor injuries after a massive, rogue wave crashed ashore Thursday.The wave struck as onlookers had gathered at Pierpont Beach in the city of Ventura to watch the high surf caused by a large offshore storm system.  Video recorded by Colin Hoag shows people first casually watching as the wave breaks and barrels toward a short brick wall at the dead-end of Seward Avenue. When it becomes clear the wave isn’t stopping, they turn and run for their lives. Southern California beaches battered by waves again, prompting closures and warnings Several people were knocked to the ground and swept down the road. Nine people were hospitalized for minor to moderate injuries and the wave caused extensive damage to the oceanfront Inn on the Beach hotel, officials said.Gilbert, who didn’t share his last name, was wearing a neon green jacket and standing with his bicycle at the beach at the time.“The wave j...

L.A. hospital looking to ID patient who speaks unknown language

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:23:29 GMT

A hospital in Los Angeles County is asking for the public's help to identify a patient who has been hospitalized for more than 10 days and speaks an unknown language.The patient has been at St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood after he was found Dec. 17 on the 7600 block of Otis Avenue in Cudahy.He's described as an Asian man in his mid-50s or early 60s with black hair with sparse grays and dark brown eyes. He's 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs about 140 pounds, officials said.St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood is asking for the public's help to identify a hospitalized man who speaks an undetermined language. (St. Francis Medical Center)The man does not appear to speak English and his primary language is "not discernable." He is apparently unable to communicate his name or any other information that would assist hospital staff with identifying him.Anyone who might recognize the man is urged to contact St. Francis Medical Center 310-900-8630 and provide the patient reference numbe...

'Individual' questioned after taking responsibility for deadly shooting in Montebello

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:23:29 GMT

Homicide detectives are investigating after a man was gunned down in Montebello late Thursday evening.The shooting happened just before midnight on the 1600 block of Neil Armstrong Street.Officers from the Montebello Police Department responded to the scene following reports of shots fired. Upon their arrival, they located a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his upper torso.The man, identified only as a Hispanic adult, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity and cause of death will be released at a later time.The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is assisting with the investigation and said a person at the scene came forward to claim responsibility for the shooting."He is currently being questioned," the Sheriff's Department said in a Friday morning news release.The investigation is ongoing and no additional details have been released at this time. Anyone with information about the deadly shooting is urged to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500....

Top 11 video games of 2023: RPGs reigned supreme in a stacked year

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:23:29 GMT

Years from now, when historians look back on the best times to be a gamer, the past 12 months will be high on anybody’s list. It has been so good that limiting the crop to a Top 10 list was too difficult. There were just too many stellar projects.But if 2023 will be known for one thing, it’s that this was the year of the role-playing game. The genre flourished with different interpretations. Some, such as “Sea of Stars,” were throwbacks to the heyday of the 16-bit era. Others took a more action-oriented approach or reinvented themselves. Whatever the case, players found plenty of entertainment value because RPGs tend to be long endeavors.Of all the RPGs, one title raised the bar and set a new standard for epic adventures, giving players a great example of what a studio that has honed its craft can do.1. “Baldur’s Gate 3” — Larian Studios has toiled putting its own stamp on the computer RPG. With the “Divinity: Original Sin”...

Oakland PD officer killed in line of duty, leaders vow to catch 'cop killer'

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:23:29 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) – An Oakland police officer was shot and killed in the line of duty Friday morning near Jack London Square. The suspects responsible for the officer's death remain at-large, investigators said. "As we mourn, rest assured that we are also determined to bring this cop killer to justice," Oakland Police Officers’ Association President Barry Donelan said. Mayor Sheng Thao said, "This senseless act of violence against a member of our police force, the guardians of our City, will not go unanswered. Oakland will collaboratively and tirelessly work with our law enforcement partners at the local, state, and federal levels to identify and bringto justice those responsible for this assault on our city and the tragic loss of our officer."Evidence markers dot a large crime scene after an Oakland Police Department officer was killed on Dec. 29, 2023. (KRON4 image) The slain undercover officer was part of a team of officers who responded to a burglary in progress at a cannab...

5 arrested in illegal casino, prostitution operation in San Jose

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:23:29 GMT

(KRON) -- Five people were arrested by the San Jose Police Department on Wednesday in connection with an illegal prostitution and casino operation, police said. Officers also seized a large cache of guns, marijuana and cash at the scene. The suspects were identified as:Saolepea Liu, 42, of Antioch Nido Nguyen, 35, of San JosePhuong Nguyen, 44, of San JoseWindie Pratt, 41, of San JoseAnai Garcia, 24, of San JosePolice learned in December that a casino was operating on the 2400 block of Autumndale Drive. SJPD said an investigation revealed that illegal gambling, drug sales and prostitution were going on in several units of the building. 1 person dead in Oakland fatal collision Officers served a search warrant on Wednesday. They seized 33 guns, 150,000 rounds of ammunition, 500 pounds of marijuana and about $20,000 in cash. "Adult female survivors employed at the brothel were also located and provided resources, assistance, and information about their rights," SJPD said.The suspects...

St. Helena police search for missing woman

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:23:29 GMT

(KRON) -- The St. Helena Police Department is searching for a woman who has not been seen since early Thursday morning. Nancy Chavez, 34, was last seen at the Speedway gas station, located at 1300 Trancas St. in Napa at 1 a.m. Thursday. Bay Area Storm: Live Updates Her car was found abandoned on the 1900 block of Yountville Cross Road at about 7:30 a.m. Thursday, SHPD said. It was parked on the eastbound side of the road, partially blocking a traffic lane. Chavez is described as a Hispanic woman who stands 5'7" and weighs 127 pounds. Images of her are included below. Image of Nancy Chavez from the St. Helena Police Department.Image of Nancy Chavez from the St. Helena Police Department.Anyone with information about Chavez's whereabouts is asked to call the St. Helena Police Department.

Steve Angeli throws for 3 TDs, No. 15 Notre Dame beats No. 21 Oregon State 40-8 in Sun Bowl

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:23:29 GMT

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Steve Angeli passed for 232 yards and three touchdowns, guiding No. 15 Notre Dame to a 40-8 victory over No. 21 Oregon State in the Sun Bowl on Friday.Angeli went 15 for 19 and tossed TD passes of 8 yards to Jayden Thomas, 13 yards to Jordan Faison and 13 yards to Jeremiyah Love. The sophomore was making his first start for the Irish (10-3) in place of Sam Hartman, one of many players who opted out of the game.“This is a moment I’ll remember for the rest of my life,” Angeli said, “but it’s really not about me. It’s about these guys around me. All those guys that have been in that room that have nurtured me, especially Sam Hartman. He’s done a great job of teaching me the ways and allowing me to come out here and have this opportunity.”Angeli’s teammates had full confidence in the former four-star recruit.“We knew it was coming,” receiver Jordan Faison said of Angeli. “We’re not surprised.”Faison, the game’s MVP, had five catches for 115 yards and a ...