49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks shifts to sideline for Jaguars game

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:15:26 GMT

49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks shifts to sideline for Jaguars game SANTA CLARA — Steve Wilks, come on down, your new spot is on the sideline, signifying the latest change to the 49ers’ underachieving defense.Wilks, the 49ers’ first-year defensive coordinator, will move down from the coaching booth for Sunday’s game at the Jacksonville Jaguars, coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday.Players did not react as if Wilks’ move is the solution to their three-game losing streak. After all, trading for defensive end Chase Young last week should have a bigger impact — on whatever and wherever Wilks makes calls.So, why move Wilks, a long-time NFL coach whose stated preference was to call plays from above as he keeps his emotions in check?“I kind of wanted him to be down and be near our players,” Shanahan said. “They’ve had that more, just with the linebackers’ communication in the past. And I want him to be down there so he can talk to guys more.”Both of Wilks’ predecessors, Robert Saleh (2017-20) ...

Oakland Arena, Coliseum record best fiscal year ever after sold-out Bad Bunny, K-pop concerts

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:15:26 GMT

Oakland Arena, Coliseum record best fiscal year ever after sold-out Bad Bunny, K-pop concerts (KRON) -- Despite the Golden State Warriors leaving the venue more than four years ago, Oakland Arena has remained alive and well by hosting many big events, including numerous sell-out concerts. Right next door is the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, which also had a successful year despite dwindling attendance at A's games. In 2023, Oakland Arena and the Coliseum recorded their best fiscal year ever, a venue spokesperson said this month. For the first time since the venues opened in 1966, the Coliseum and Oakland Arena combined to record a surplus of $10 million. The fiscal year ran from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. According to an Oakland Arena-Coliseum spokesperson, these were the five biggest events during that time period.Bad Bunny (Coliseum)Suga (Oakland Arena)TWICE (Oakland Arena)Kendrick Lamar (Oakland Arena)My Chemical Romance (Oakland Arena)The venue spokesperson did not provide information about how much revenue each event generated individually when asked by KRON4. So...

Two-alarm fire guts 7-Eleven in San Leandro

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:15:26 GMT

Two-alarm fire guts 7-Eleven in San Leandro (KRON) -- Firefighters are on the scene of a two-alarm fire at a 7-Eleven store in San Leandro, according to the Alameda County Fire Department. The building is located at East 14th Street and 136th Avenue. Dorsey’s Block, formerly Square, to slash 1,000 jobs Two people were inside the store at the time but were able to get out safely, officials said. There are no reports of any injuries. Alameda County FD says it will provide more information soon. As of 2 p.m., the fire was largely under control, but a large firefighter presence remained at the scene.The fire started outside in bushes on the side of the store but spread to the building and "ripped through the entire store," Alameda Couty FD spokesperson Cheryl Hurd said.Video from the scene indicated the 7-Eleven suffered heavy damage as a result of the blaze. Hurd said the roof of the structure collapsed as a result of the fire.Northbound traffic on East 14th Street was closed, according to San Leandro police, while 136th Avenu...

Ivanka Trump offers subdued testimony in New York fraud trial: Recap

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:15:26 GMT

Ivanka Trump offers subdued testimony in New York fraud trial: Recap Unlike her father and brothers before her, Ivanka Trump’s testimony in a civil case that targets the family business was largely subdued on Wednesday.The former president’s daughter spent hours on the witness stand, fielding questions from both state lawyers and those representing former President Trump, who is one of several defendants in the case. Ivanka Trump was later previously as a defendant in the matter.The trial began on Oct. 2 and is expected to last until mid-December. Ivanka Trump was the state’s last witness to be called to the stand this week. The defense will present its case to the judge, and it’s own set of witnesses begining Monday.Follow below for a recap of the day’s events from The Hill’s Ella Lee in the courtroom in New York.

Martínez comes off the bench to fire Inter into last 16 of Champions League with 1-0 win at Salzburg

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:15:26 GMT

Martínez comes off the bench to fire Inter into last 16 of Champions League with 1-0 win at Salzburg SALZBURG, Austria (AP) — Lautaro Martínez came off the bench and scored as Inter Milan won 1-0 at Salzburg on Wednesday to advance to the knockout stage of the Champions League with two matches to spare.Martínez was one of the players initially rested by Inter coach Simone Inzaghi. He was brought on in the 68th minute along with Nicolò Barella, who won the penalty which Martínez tucked away in the 85th.It was the 14th goal of the season in all competitions for Argentine World Cup winner Martínez.Inter, last season’s runner-up, is level on 10 points with Real Sociedad at the top of Group D. Sociedad also booked its place in the round of 16 thanks to Inter’s result, after earlier beating Benfica 3-1. Salzburg has three points and Benfica zero.Serie A leader Inter knew victory in Austria would see it advance in Europe and the team was coming off a run of five straight wins.The match was played at a high tempo from the start but both teams struggled to create clear opportunities before ...

B&G Foods: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:15:26 GMT

B&G Foods: Q3 Earnings Snapshot PARSIPPANY, N.J. (AP) — PARSIPPANY, N.J. (AP) — B&G Foods Inc. (BGS) on Wednesday reported a loss of $82.7 million in its third quarter.The Parsippany, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of $1.11 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 27 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 23 cents per share.The food producer posted revenue of $502.7 million in the period, falling short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $504 million.B&G Foods expects full-year earnings in the range of 93 cents to $1.13 per share, with revenue in the range of $2.05 billion to $2.07 billion.B&G Foods shares have decreased 22% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $8.71, a drop of 43% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automated...

Affirm Holdings: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:15:26 GMT

Affirm Holdings: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Affirm Holdings Inc. (AFRM) on Wednesday reported a loss of $171.8 million in its fiscal first quarter.On a per-share basis, the San Francisco-based company said it had a loss of 57 cents. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and restructuring costs, came to less than 1 cent on a per-share basis.The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 8 cents per share.The operator of digital commerce platform posted revenue of $496.5 million in the period, which topped Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $444.9 million.For the current quarter ending in December, Affirm Holdings said it expects revenue in the range of $495 million to $520 million.Affirm Holdings shares have more than doubled since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $21.76, a rise of 39% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insigh...

Giants QB Daniel Jones not second-guessing decision to re-enter Raiders game

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:15:26 GMT

Giants QB Daniel Jones not second-guessing decision to re-enter Raiders game EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones isn’t second-guessing his decision to re-enter the game after feeling some instability in his right knee and having it buckle in the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders last week.Speaking Wednesday for the first time since his season-ending ACL injury was disclosed two days ago, Jones vividly recalled the two plays leading up to his injury in the 30-6 loss to the Raiders on Sunday in Las Vegas.On the last play of the first quarter, he dropped back to pass and his leg gave out.“I just tried to make a cut and I felt my knee kind of shift a little bit, kind of buckled in a different way and I wasn’t exactly sure what it was,” said Jones, who was just returning to the lineup for the Giants after missing three games with a neck injury. “Just knew it kind of felt different.”Jones went to the medical tent on the sideline, was examined, jogged on the leg and did light cutting for doctors and trainers. He was re...

Fathom Holdings: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:15:26 GMT

Fathom Holdings: Q3 Earnings Snapshot CARY, N.C. (AP) — CARY, N.C. (AP) — Fathom Holdings Inc. (FTHM) on Wednesday reported a loss of $5.5 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Cary, North Carolina-based company said it had a loss of 34 cents.The company posted revenue of $93.5 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FTHM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FTHMSource

Aqua Metals: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:15:26 GMT

Aqua Metals: Q3 Earnings Snapshot RENO, Nev. (AP) — RENO, Nev. (AP) — Aqua Metals Inc. (AQMS) on Wednesday reported a loss of $4.5 million in its third quarter.The Reno, Nevada-based company said it had a loss of 4 cents per share.The lead recycler posted revenue of $25,000 in the period.In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, the company’s shares hit 95 cents. A year ago, they were trading at 78 cents._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on AQMS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AQMSSource