Month: March 2020
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Cardinals help defense, but big buzz surrounds WR Hopkins
The Cardinals have helped their defense after agreeing to deals with a pair of quality free agents
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Raiders target defense early in free agency
The Las Vegas Raiders have been targeting defense early in free agency
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One Thing to Watch: It’s National Awkward Moments Day – let’s awkwardly celebrate the past decade
In order to celebrate National Awkward Moments Day, we’re bringing you the top 10 awkward sports moments from the last 10 years.
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Lions agree to 2-year deal with DT Danny Shelton
The Detroit Lions agreed to a two-year, $8 million deal with defensive tackle Danny Shelton
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Eagles still have holes to fill after start to free agency
The Philadelphia Eagles improved their biggest strength, weakened a thin secondary and still have to fill several needs
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Coronavirus live updates: 135 dead in US, Italy fatalities continue to soar
jarun011/iStock(NEW YORK) — An outbreak of the novel coronavirus that began in China about three months ago has now infected more than 7,300 people across all 50 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. COVID-19, [Read More…]
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Bengals release guard John Miller as line shuffle continues
The Bengals released right guard John Miller as part of their latest move to overhaul an offensive line that’s been a critical weakness the past two years
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Dolphins add up to 7 starters with free agent spending spree
The Miami Dolphins have added up to seven starters with a spending spree at the start of free agency
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Police implement sweeping policy changes to prepare for coronavirus spread
iStock/MattGush(NEW YORK) — Local law enforcement officials across the country are rapidly making major operational changes in preparation for the continued spread of coronavirus, as they face potential strains in resources and staffing without precedent [Read More…]
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Police implement sweeping policy changes to prepare for coronavirus spread
iStock/MattGush(NEW YORK) — Local law enforcement officials across the country are rapidly making major operational changes in preparation for the continued spread of coronavirus, as they face potential strains in resources and staffing without precedent [Read More…]
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Redskins signing Davis as part of Rivera’s roster makeover
The Washington Redskins are signing safety Sean Davis as part of their makeover under new coach Ron Rivera
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Ravens GM DeCosta bolsters defense, enhances draft
The Baltimore Ravens bolstered their defense and improved their draft position at the outset of free agency
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New York Stock Exchange temporarily closing trading floors, going all electronic
iStock/hxdbzxy(NEW YORK) — The New York Stock Exchange will temporarily close its trading floors and switch to all-electronic trading beginning when markets open next Monday amid the novel coronavirus outbreak. “Trading and regulatory oversight of [Read More…]
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Georgia volunteers help get supplies for endangered seniors
Courtesy Southern Grace Hospice(ATLANTA) — Right when they’re needed most, volunteers and nonprofit organizations are doing their part to help as many Americans take extra precautions to limit the elderly’s potential exposure to COVID-19. Southern [Read More…]
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Georgia volunteers help get supplies for endangered seniors
Courtesy Southern Grace Hospice(ATLANTA) — Right when they’re needed most, volunteers and nonprofit organizations are doing their part to help as many Americans take extra precautions to limit the elderly’s potential exposure to COVID-19. Southern [Read More…]
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Family ties: FB Derek Watt joins brother TJ with Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers turned the opening day of free agency into a family reunion for the Watt family
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Vikings release right guard Josh Kline
It looks like the Minnesota Vikings will be in the market for a new right guard.
Ag News
NCBA discusses producer frustration with market movements
The wide disparity between boxed beef prices and cattle prices continues to frustrate cattle producers. Ethan Lane with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says they’re well aware of those concerns. “That’s something that we’re continuing [Read More…]
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Cattle, hog futures stumble into back half of the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle ended the day sharply lower on profit-taking and broader market pressure. Feeder cattle were sharply lower again today on the same factors as the live pit. Losses were [Read More…]
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 18, 2020
May corn closed at $3.35 and 1/4, down 8 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $8.25 and 1/2, up 1 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $304.00, up $5.70May soybean oil closed at 25.04, [Read More…]