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Gordon McQueen death: Inquest finds heading footballs 'likely' contributed to death
15+ min ago (221+ words) Repeatedly heading a football "likely" contributed to the brain disease which was a factor in the death of former Scotland and Manchester United footballer Gordon McQueen, an inquest has found. McQueen, who was diagnosed with vascular dementia, died in 2023 aged…...
From freeway to flight path: LA’s surprisingly cheap flying taxis will slash 90-minute commutes to just five
15+ min ago (562+ words) Traffic jams are sooo last year. Angelenos may soon be able to beat the city's notorious highway gridlock " by taking to the skies. Archer Aviation is positioning itself as Los Angeles' prime transit option ahead of the 2028 Olympics, offering short…...
Rams coach McVay snaps 'the hell kind of question is that?' after painful loss
18+ min ago (529+ words) LOS Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has snapped after their NFC Championship loss. The 40-year-old Rams coach has taken issue with one particular question after suffering a 31-27 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Coach McVay pulled no punches when discussing…...
Deadspin | Warriors, Wolves face fatigue concerns on second night of back-to-back games
19+ min ago (565+ words) The Minnesota Timberwolves have lost five games in a row for the first time this season. If nothing else, a quick turnaround will prevent the team from dwelling on the skid. The Timberwolves will try to break out of their…...
Riq Woolen's ill-advised taunting penalty nearly foils Seahawks' bid for Super Bowl berth
22+ min ago (709+ words) Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) celebrates his touchdown catch next to Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Seattle. Credit: AP/John Froschauer SEATTLE " An alternate…...
Heading a football likely contributed to death of Gordon McQueen, coroner finds
23+ min ago (282+ words) Heading a football "likely" contributed to brain injury which was a factor in the death of'former Scotland defender Gordon McQueen, a coroner has ruled. McQueen, who was diagnosed with mixed vascular dementia, died in 2023 aged 70. Coroner Jon Heath ruled today…...
A year after the fires, 5 Altadena writers reflect on loss and the creativity that survives
24+ min ago (960+ words) The year 2025 now holds two significant points in time: life before the fire, and after it. A year after the devastation, most are still displaced. Some have found a groove again, writing in their temporary homes, while others have yet…...
Global police op uncovers 4,000 trafficking victims and 13,000 illegal migrants
24+ min ago (756+ words) During the operation, law enforcement agencies including the UK's National Crime Agency mobilised more than 14,000 officers, conducting hotspot surveillance and targeted raids, as well as reinforced border controls. Meanwhile a further 720 new investigations are now underway. Interpol Secretary General Valdecy…...
Cooper Kupp delivers poetic justice against Rams team that dumped him
28+ min ago (840+ words) SEATTLE'The result was poetic for Cooper Kupp. He helped eliminate the Rams, the team that showed him the door last spring. But for the Seattle Seahawks receiver, who made some key plays in Sunday evening's 31-27 victory, he preferred to be…...
‘No tangible evidence’: State Sen. Arthur Orr pours cold water on grand jury rumors
29+ min ago (362+ words) The rumors swirling around the Alabama State House about potential indictments against former or sitting lawmakers appear to be just that " rumors, according to State Sen. Arthur Orr. During an appearance this week on "The Dale Jackson Show," Orr (R-Decatur)…...