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HENDERSON, Nev. – The Las Vegas Raiders have signed QB Desmond Ridder to the active roster from the Arizona Cardinals practice squad, the club announced Tuesday. Ridder was originally selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round (74th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft and has appeared in 19 games with 17 starts over his first two NFL seasons with Atlanta (2022-23), completing 322-of-503 pass attempts (64 percent) for 3,544 yards and 14 touchdowns with a passer rating of 84.1. He also rushed for 257 yards and five touchdowns on 69 carries. Prior to joining the NFL, Ridder spent…

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailDonald Trump reportedly once said that he needed “the kind of generals that Hitler had” in private conversations during his time in the White House, as one of his former chief advisors said he met the criteria for a “fascist.”The claims come as part of a report in The Atlantic, which states that the former president held a disdain and misunderstanding of the military.“I need the kind of generals that Hitler had,” Trump reportedly said in a private…

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro, which also treat diabetes, may help users battling drug and alcohol abuse as well.A study published in the Addiction medical journal Wednesday showed roughly 1.3 million subjects who struggled with substance abuse over an eight-year span were less likely to overindulge when taking such medications.People addicted to alcohol who were prescribed medicines like Ozempic were 50% less likely to binge drink. Opioid users showed a 40% lower rate of overdoses.Lead researcher Fares Qeadan from Loyola University Chicago told National Public Radio his findings exceeded expectations.“While we hypothesized that these medications might impact cravings and reward-seeking…

Este artículo también está disponible en español. Bitcoin price extended gains above the $69,200 resistance zone. BTC is now correcting gains and trading near the $67,500 pivot level. Bitcoin struggled to test the $70,000 resistance zone and corrected some gains. The price is trading below $68,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break below key contracting triangle with support at $68,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase unless there is a close below the $66,500 zone. Bitcoin Price Dips To Support Bitcoin price…

AFP via Getty Images A$AP Rocky is currently in the spotlight as he stands trial for allegedly shooting a former friend. Here’s a look at the rapper’s early career compared to his recent years. A$AP Rocky, born Rakim Mayers, has made a significant mark in the music and fashion industries over the past decade or so. His influence extends beyond his music, as he has become a notable figure in style and culture. Additionally, at home, he has built a beautiful life with partner Rihanna and their two children, RZA, 2, and 15-month-old Riot Rose. However, his journey hasn’t been without…

$3.3M Allstate call recording class action settlement Status: In progress Tobajian v. Allstate Insurance Company, Case No. 2:23-cv-00753-DMG-PD Deadline to file a claim: 10/30/2024 Proof of Purchase Required: No Potential Individual Reward: TBD Total Settlement Amount: $3.3 million Nationwide Status: In progress Tobajian v. Allstate Insurance Company, Case No. 2:23-cv-00753-DMG-PD Deadline to file a claim: 10/30/2024 Proof of Purchase Required: No Potential Individual Reward: TBD Total Settlement Amount: $3.3 million Nationwide Status: In progress Tobajian v. Allstate Insurance Company, Case No. 2:23-cv-00753-DMG-PD Deadline to file a claim: 10/30/2024 Proof of Purchase Required: No Potential Individual Reward: TBD Total Settlement Amount:…

Tua Tagovailoa is back. He will play football this Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. The Miami Dolphins quarterback’s brain has been a popular, fraught conversation topic for about two years. He suffered a concussion in 2019, when he was playing college football at Alabama. In 2022 he suffered two diagnosed concussions and, a week before one of those, lost his balance while trying to stand up after a play in which his head had snapped back and hit the turf. The Dolphins’ doctors did not diagnose him with a concussion, and the team allowed Tagovailoa to finish that game, a…

Elizabeth Merrill, ESPN Senior WriterOct 22, 2024, 07:00 AM ETCloseElizabeth Merrill is a senior writer for ESPN. She previously wrote for The Kansas City Star and The Omaha World-Herald.IT WAS GETTING late the night of Sept. 12, and Dr. Julian Bailes had settled in to watch a little football. The renowned neurosurgeon and concussions expert tuned in just as Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustained yet another head injury.There was Tagovailoa, lying on the ground with his arms outstretched and his fingers curled into the fencing response, an involuntary position that occurs after a brain injury. To Bailes, it looked…

Lions hand Vikings first loss, Russell Wilson cooks in Steelers debutMackenzie Salmon breaks down the top storylines from Week 7 in the NFL.Sports SeriouslyThe NFL has already seen a couple of big-name wide receivers dealt ahead of the 2024 trade deadline. Davante Adams and Amari Cooper have joined new teams. Could fans soon see another player traded?Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp has been the subject of trade rumors ahead of his team’s Week 8 game against the Minnesota Vikings. The veteran wide-out is on track to return from an ankle injury that had kept him out since Week 2,…

Arsenal earned another three points in the Champions League league phase with a less than comfortable 1-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk at the Emirates Stadium.The Gunners needed a win after their defeat to Bournemouth last Saturday and their desire to score was evident throughout a dominant first half. They had 22 attacks and created eight attempts with Declan Rice, Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard all coming close.It was Gabriel Martinelli who broke the deadlock with what proved to be the decisive strike. The Brazilian cut in from the left and struck a fine effort onto the post. The rebounded and…