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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — NFL players were locked out of team headquarters last offseason because of the coronavirus pandemic. This year, their union wants them to boycott any in-person OTAs. Members of the Broncos, Seahawks and Super Bowl champion Buccaneers said Tuesday they’ll do just that. “We find ourselves still in the midst of a pandemic with no comprehensive plan to keep players as safe as possible, yet teams are pressuring players to attend voluntary workouts,” that begin next week, tweeted DeMaurice Smith, executive director of the NFL Players Association. “The union has advised players that given the continued risk of exposure and the goal of a full 2021 NFL season, that they should not attend these voluntary workouts,” Smith added. “It is every player’s decision, but our advice is to continue to use an abundance of caution given the current environment.” Members of the Broncos — who have had 22 players in their building this offseason — and the Seahawks — who had … [Read more...] about NFL Players Call for Virtual Offseason, Shun In-Person Work

close Video California mom on leaked Zoom video of teacher berating students over in-person learning Jennifer Martin, a California mother of two, says she was 'astonished, disgusted and scared' for her children when she saw the video. SAN FRANCISCO — Frustrated parents in San Francisco have coined a new phrase for their latest classroom reality: "Zoom in a Room." In Los Angeles , students can start going back to school in person, but more than half say they will stick with distance learning. More than a year after the coronavirus pandemic forced California’s classrooms to close, some of the largest school districts are welcoming back students this week. But the most populated state is lagging the rest of the country — and in some cases offering options that parents say are unacceptable. Kira Gaber said she’s been told to send her kindergartner back to his San Francisco classroom with a laptop and headphones — aka Zoom in a Room. His teacher will … [Read more...] about California’s schools lag in reopening push

In other places in Colorado, rivers meander through tranquil valleys or stretch out over plains. There is little wiggle room in the narrow and rugged Big Thompson Canyon. In a flood, the river knows one path: through. Early on Sept. 12, floodwaters again swamped the small communities along the Big Thompson and its tributaries, inviting comparisons to the horror that visited the same places in 1976. Here, homes and property are family keepsakes, written down in wills. Families return to favorite campgrounds year after year. Log cabins bear whimsical names — or honor a loved one lost. Firefighters here are not professionals as they are in the city but managers at Ace Hardware and hospital workers. And when disaster strikes and their neighbors need them, they are selfless and brave. “There are a thousand stories here,” said Gary Wamsley, a retired Air Force colonel whose cabin in Cedar Cove weathered the flood. “People associate coming up here with peacefulness, … [Read more...] about Big Thompson Canyon struck again by tragic flooding

MINNEAPOLIS (AP/WCCO) — Kevin Durant scored 31 points on 11-for-15 shooting in his most productive performance in 2 1/2 months, as the Brooklyn Nets blew out the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-97 on Tuesday afternoon. The game was rescheduled from the previous night, in the aftermath of a fatal police shooting of a Black man in a nearby suburb. The Timberwolves held a moment of silence before tipoff for 20-year-old Daunte Wright, who was killed after a traffic stop. Players from both teams wore black warmup shirts that read, “With liberty and justice for all,” with the last two words in all-caps for extra emphasis. READ MORE: Bucks Breeze By Timberwolves 130-105 The Wolves’ Wednesday game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Target Center has been moved to 3:30 p.m. No fans will be in attendance, and the team said fans who bought tickets will get a full refund. Durant played 27 minutes in his third game back from a strained left hamstring that kept him out for 23 games. The Nets, … [Read more...] about Durant, Nets Blow Out Timberwolves 127-97 In Rescheduled Game; Wednesday Matchup With Bucks Moved To Afternoon

A basketball ref and multiple adults threw hands in a wild video making the rounds on Facebook. In a video shared by Roland Bishop, a ref could be seen getting into an altercation with a person filming him, and then it was off to the races. Before it was all said and done, multiple adults and at least one player were involved. (SLIDESHOW: These Women On Instagram Hate Wearing Clothes) Give it a watch below. (SLIDESHOW: 142 Times Josephine Skriver Barely Wore Anything) AAU basketball games are truly a different kind of beast. At the highest levels of AAU, we’re talking about future NBA and college stars. (SLIDESHOW: 71 Times Samantha Hoopes Stripped Down) At the lower levels, we’re talking about delusional parents and players who think they’re bound for the pros. (SLIDESHOW: This Blonde Bombshell Might Be The Hottest Model On The Internet) While it’s unclear what started this situation, it is clear to me that the entire thing is absurd. If you … [Read more...] about Basketball Ref Fights Adults And A Player In Wild Viral Video