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HOUSTON – Veteran linebacker and special teams ace Zeke Turner joined the Texans' practice squad on Wednesday, according to league sources.Turner played defensive back at the University of Washington but went undrafted and was once selected as an All-Rookie special teams player for the Arizona Cardinals.Turner, 28, is a 6-foot-2, 214-pound Maryland native who played last season for the San Francisco 49ers.He recorded 83 career tackles and one forced fumble.As a rookie, he successfully blocked a punt against the San Francisco 49ers.He regularly plays over 80 percent of the special teams snaps and is a skilled tackler.The Texans are planning…

GREENACRES, Fla. (CBS12) — A Greenacres man is accused of taking out multiple fake COVID-19 business loans totaling $483,570 for personal use.The state attorney's office began investigating CARES Act loans given to Rodrigue Piero, 48, owner of King Marketing Group LLC in April.Piero reportedly obtained a $10,000 Economic Injury Disaster Grant (EIDG) and a $78,000 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) from the Small Business Administration (SBA) on June 21, 2020, according to the report.Additionally, on April 1, 2021, Cross River Bank granted Piero a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan in the amount of $395,570, the report states.Investigators found that Piero…

Image: Nintendo LifeThat was fast! Shortly after Indie World and Partner Showcase yesterday, Nintendo published two infographics on Twitter, proudly showcasing all of the featured titles. We enjoyed both showcases at the time, but when you see the two graphics side-by-side, we didn't realize just how well they stack up. There was also a lot to be excited about. The Partner Showcase may have featured “headline” announcements like the shadow drop of Castlevania Dominus Collection, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, Yakuza Kiwami, and Tetris Forever, but that didn't mean Indie World was boring. There was also a surprise drop of Pizza…

The new recommendations say parents consistently report experiencing higher levels of stress than other adults. WASHINGTON — The U.S. surgeon general said parents are under enormous stress and their health is an urgent public health issue. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy issued a Parental Health and Well-Being Advisory to bring this issue to Americans' attention and provide recommendations on how to address it. In his recommendations, Vivek said his conversations with parents and carers revealed “pervasive feelings of guilt and shame” and that carers often hide mental health issues, perpetuating a “vicious cycle of stress leading to guilt which…

By Mike Reiss, ESPN Staff Writer Aug 28, 2024, 2:14pm ETMike Reiss is an NFL reporter covering the New England Patriots for ESPN. Rice has covered the Patriots since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2009. In 2019, he was named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. Follow Rice on Twitter at @MikeReiss.FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots coach Jerrod Mayo said he will wait another day before telling his players who he has selected as the starting quarterback, providing an unexpected twist in the battle between veteran Jacoby Brissett and rookie Drake Maye.Mayo said Wednesday…

August 28, 2024 2:08 PMNEW YORK — It's nothing new for tennis players to complain loudly about their sport's packed schedules, too-rigorous seasons and too-short off-seasons.World number one Iga Swiatek added her frustration at this week's U.S. Open: “Players have voiced concerns about the potential harm to their mental and physical health caused by new rules requiring them to play more tournaments over a longer period, but their concerns are not being listened to and they have not been adequately consulted by the professional tour,” Swiatek added.”I want to at least be aware of the situation,” said Swiatek, a five-time…

Home » Dukes Golf Wins Third Tournament Posted on August 28, 2024 The Gloucester High School golf team won their third victory of the season at Hamptons Golf Course last Wednesday, August 21. Pictured is Gloucester High School sophomore Mahia Richardson hitting her tee shot. She is the only female golfer competing in the Peninsula District. The Gloucester High School golf team won its third straight tournament at Hamptons Golf Course last Wednesday, Aug. 21. The Dukes shot 308 to win by 14 strokes against Menchville.Senior Blake Sibley again earned medalist honors with a three-over par 73. Sophomore Fenton…

Mohammed BahaaInfluential rugby player Ilona Maher, a bronze medalist at the Paris Olympics, is focused on competing for the US team in the Women's Rugby World Cup in England. With just a year to go until the tournament, World Rugby has begun the countdown to the prestigious event, creating buzz among players and supporters.Maher has recently become a well-known social media rugby celebrity. Her popularity has exploded on Instagram, where she has overtaken some of the most famous rugby players with 3.8 million followers on Instagram and 2.3 million on TikTok. Further demonstrating her influence, Maher has over three times…

This season, the Vikings will have one less rookie quarterback on the field after rookie JJ McCarthy suffered a season-ending knee injury. Former 49ers reserve Sam Darnold will be the starter at the start of the season, but he was one of the last quarterbacks to be selected in the fantasy football 2024 draft. However, there are still plenty of rookie quarterbacks hoping to break out and make an impact in fantasy football in 2024. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, and Patriots quarterback Drake Maye were the first three players selected in the NFL draft.Broncos quarterback Bo…

As part of the roster cut, the Colts' two recent draft picks were claimed on waivers by two other teams. The Colts' 2022 fifth-round pick, defensive tackle Erik Johnson, was acquired by the New England Patriots, while 2024 seventh-round pick Jonah Raul was acquired by the Las Vegas Raiders. The Colts ended up with five defensive tackles on the 53-man roster, with DeForest Buckner, Grover Stewart and Raekwon Davis topping the list as expected. Adetomiwa Adebawole also made the squad after an impressive summer in which he caused further upsets with refined technique and stronger play. The No. 5 spot,…