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Justin Fields reflects on his Bears legacy, fans, fashion, pre-game music and more

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:54:13 GMT

CHICAGO — As Justin Fields prepares for what could be his final three games with the Bears, he spoke with Kaitlin Sharkey about a variety of topics in a one-on-one interview. MORE: GN Sports You can read a transcript of the interview below or watch the full interview in the player above.Sharkey: Justin, I think back to that first interview we did the day after you were drafted here in Chicago and I think about now you in the final weeks of your third season here with the Bears. When you think about the biggest lesson you've learned about being an NFL starting quarterback, and being a team leader day in and day out, what do you think that lesson has been? Fields: Really just to expect the highs and lows. Expect outside noise to be there. No matter what, just control and what you can control. Stay focused on what you have going on, what the team has got going on and stuff like that. Block out all the outside noise and just continue to work to have the same mindset no matter what yo...

Avs roar back to beat Ottawa behind Nathan MacKinnon’s record four goals

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:54:13 GMT

Nathan MacKinnon wristed home an equalizer goal in the third period, pumped his fist toward the crowd, and scores of hats immediately rained down on the ice.Less than minute of ice time later, MacKinnon assisted Rantanen on a tipped-in power play goal that came as a result of Ottawa’s delay-of-game penalty for losing an offsides challenge on MacKinnon’s hat trick tally.That completed Colorado’s comeback in a thrilling 6-4 win over Ottawa on Thursday at Ball Arena. It came on a night when the Avs netted four power-play goals and MacKinnon scored his 300th lamp-lighter, in addition to extending his career-high points streak to 17 games (tied for the longest streak in the NHL this season) while finishing with a Colorado-record four goals.“He’s playing out of his mind right now,” Avs coach Jared Bednar said.At the end of the madness, it was clear the Avs heard Devon Toews’ criticism loud and clear on MacKinnon’s historic night. The forward...

The Legendary Big Hit Is Back With a New Album and Release Party

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:54:13 GMT

In a musical comeback that’s nothing short of legendary, Big Hit, the Pasadena native and father of Grammy-winning producer Hit-Boy, is reclaiming the spotlight after serving a nine-year sentence. Saturday, December 16, 2023, marks the official release of his highly-anticipated debut solo album, The Truth Is In My Eyes, a 17-track emotional journey produced by his grammy-winning son, Hit-Boy.The Truth Is In My Eyes stands as a testament to Big Hit’s resilience and personal growth. After serving a 9-year prison sentence, Big Hit immediately returned to creating art with his friends and family, notably Hit-Boy himself.  Hit Boy and Big Hit (Louis Lee)The album, available via Surf Club, not only explores Big Hit’s experiences and ideas throughout his life, but also represents a unique opportunity for incarcerated individuals to experience Big Hit’s debut project. It will be released on JPay, ensuring a wider audience for his powerful narrative, and his support of...

South Palo Alto Taco Bell robbed at gunpoint

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:54:13 GMT

PALO ALTO — A Taco Bell was robbed at gunpoint early Wednesday morning in South Palo Alto, police said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | San Jose: Hotel property management company owner gets 6 months in jail for embezzling client funds Crime and Public Safety | San Jose: Death after 2022 street fight declared a homicide Crime and Public Safety | Ex-Milpitas city manager sues city, alleges former mayor exchanged endorsements for political favors Crime and Public Safety | Arrest warrant issued for mother of dead 2-month-old San Jose boy Crime and Public Safety | Stolen San Jose statue will cost up to $100,000 to replace. Where will the money come from? Around 12:30 a.m., an employee was alone inside the restaurant at 910 East Charleston Road and about to close up for the night when the suspect entered and confronted him with a handgun, the Palo Alto Police Department said in a news release.The sus...

Thriller! Archbishop Mitty defeats nation’s top girls basketball team to win Tournament of Champions

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:54:13 GMT

It took all 32 minutes, multiple lead changes and superstar performances by superstar players. But when the buzzer sounded and the 73-72 score went final, Archbishop Mitty staked its claim to being the best girls basketball team in America, taking the mantle and the victory from Long Island Lutheran.The Monarchs had won their previous six games by double-digits, often in routs of 30 and 40 points. Big scoring totals and an abundance of flashy highlights made it clear that the San Jose private school was the top program in Northern California.But at the Nike Tournament of Champions final on Thursday night in Arizona, facing the nation’s No. 1 team in the MaxPreps rankings, Mitty did all the little things down the stretch to win the prestigious tournament. Trailing by one point with 16 seconds to go, Morgan Cheli drew a foul while in the bonus. The UConn commit, who finished with 17 points, calmly sank both free throws. Once the New York school got possession, it was an unsung Mitty r...

Good Samaritans stabbed after calling 9-1-1 for unresponsive man in Petaluma

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:54:13 GMT

(KRON) -- Two people were stabbed and another was knocked unconscious by a man in Petaluma on Wednesday, the Petaluma Police Department said. The man was seen unresponsive on the sidewalk, and after he regained consciousness he began attacking people around him, police said. After responding to the scene, police learned that multiple people saw Christian Baker, 30, of Santa Rosa lying on the sidewalk. Some people stopped to render aid and call 9-1-1. "At some point, Baker spontaneously stood up and armed himself with a knife. Baker, who was still armed with a knife, began chasing the innocent people around," PPD said. Suspect robs Taco Bell in Palo Alto, escapes with cash: police Baker shoved one bystander to the ground, knocking him unconscious. He then approached him on the ground, and "appeared intent on stabbing the unconscious victim," PPD said. Two bystanders intervened, and they were stabbed on their hands. Bystanders helped police take Baker into custody. All three victims...

Suspect robs Taco Bell in Palo Alto, escapes with cash: police

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:54:13 GMT

(KRON) -- A suspect is at large after robbing a Taco Bell overnight on Wednesday, the Palo Alto Police Department said in a news release. Around 12:30 a.m., police received a call about an armed robbery at the Taco Bell location at 910 East Charleston Road.The suspect was described to be a male in his late teens or early 20s, according to police. He was described as either white or Hispanic and was wearing a ski mask. Mother, daughter missing since September, last seen in San Pablo The victim, a Taco Bell employee in his 20s, was alone in the restaurant closing up for the night, PAPD said. The suspect entered the establishment and approached the employee with a handgun.The suspect demanded money that was inside the cash registers, and the employee complied. The suspect demanded additional money that was perhaps kept elsewhere in the restaurant. The victim said he would get the money in the back of the store, according to the release. Instead, he ran out of the back door to safety....

Why using melatonin to help sleep isn’t always the best thing for your child’s health

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:54:13 GMT

As families travel out of town for the holidays, parents may be tempted to use melatonin to help their children adjust for sleep. But D.C.-area doctors say you might want to think twice before doing this.“I think that screen time has a lot to do with it,” said Dr. Christina Brown, a pediatric physician with Kaiser Permanente in Maryland, when asked why melatonin use is becoming more common among young children and teens.A new study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics found that up to 20% of teens use melatonin to help get to sleep. Even more startling was the fact that the same study revealed up to 5% of children who are preschool age also use the product in the U.S.“Melatonin is the hormone that helps regulate our sleep,” Brown said. “Blue light from screens suppresses that hormone in our bodies.”“You may put TV on for your kids at the end of the day,” she went on. “Teens may be scrolling through their phone on social media...

Need last-minute gifts? Presidential hopefuls offer ornaments, gift wrap — and Trump mug shot merch

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:54:13 GMT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The field of 2024 presidential candidates may have some options for shoppers scrambling for a last-minute holiday gift.As the campaign for the White House kicks into full gear, the contenders are offering an onslaught of holiday-themed merchandise, many of which capture some of the surreal aspects of the 2024 race. Donald Trump, for instance, is embracing his status as the first former president to face criminal charges by emblazoning his mug shot on Christmas sweaters, gift wrap and stockings. Trump and his supporters have embraced the image of him intensely glaring into a Fulton County Jail camera since he surrendered on charges that he illegally tried to interfere in Georgia’s 2020 election.Trump’s campaign is hardly backing away from his status, offering items emblazoned with the mug shot almost immediately after it was taken in August, with nearly daily emails offering supporters a mug, T-shirt or poster bearing the image, along with the words “Never...

Sturdivant scores 21, leads big finish for Georgia Tech against UMass

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:54:13 GMT

HONOLULU (AP) — Kyle Sturdivant scored 21 points and sealed the win with a pair of free throws, capping Georgia Tech’s rally from a double-digit deficit to defeat Massachusetts 73-70 at the Diamond Head Classic on Thursday night.Georgia Tech closed the game on an 18-6 run in which Sturdivant scored eight points, including the final six.After trailing by 11 with 13 minutes left, the Yellow Jackets tied it on a layup by Baye Ngondo and again on a 3-pointer by Naithan George with 3 minutes remaining. Sturdivant then added a layup and a couple of free throws for a 71-67 lead with 16 seconds left. Rahsool Diggins’ 3-pointer cut it to one with 9 seconds left before Sturdivant hit a pair from the line for the final margin.Ngondo and Deebo Coleman scored 12 points each for Georgia Tech (7-3).Matt Cross had 17 points and nine rebounds for UMass (6-3). Diggins scored 15, Jayden Ndjigue 11 and Josh Cohen 10.Much like the first half when UMass took an early 15-6 lead, the Minutemen ...