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Instant analysis of 49ers’ NFC West-clinching, 45-29 win over Arizona Cardinals

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:41:13 GMT

GLENDALE, Ariz. — An hour into his homecoming, Brock Purdy was flat on his back. He’d just taken a helmet-to-helmet hit from 232-pound linebacker Dennis Gardeck. The crowd, dominated by 49ers fans, tried to rally Purdy by chanting his name.Was he knocked out? Did his surgically repaired elbow get wrecked? Was the 49ers’ season in peril?Purdy would miss only three snaps because of a nerve stinger in his left shoulder, and he’d finish off that same drive with one of his four touchdown passes en route to a 45-29 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.The 49ers (11-3) thus clinched their second straight NFC West title and their 23rd division crown in franchise history. They remain in position for the NFC’s No. 1 playoff seed with three regular-season games to go, their next being on Christmas next Monday night against the Baltimore Ravens at Levi’s Stadium.When Purdy’s fourth touchdown pass found Deebo Samuel on a 17-yarder to the front left pylon, offensive linemen gave Purdy a...

McCaffrey scores 3 TDs and 49ers roll past Cardinals 45-29 for 6th straight win

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:41:13 GMT

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Christian McCaffrey scored three touchdowns, Charvarius Ward had two interceptions — including a pick-6 — and the San Francisco 49ers pushed their winning streak to six games with a 45-29 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.San Francisco's Brock Purdy — making his first NFL start at State Farm Stadium, which is about 45 miles from where he grew up — completed 16 of 25 passes for 242 yards and tied a career high with four touchdowns. He also shook off a hard hit in the second quarter that caused him to miss a few plays.During their winning streak, the 49ers (11-3) have won all of their games by at least 12 points. They've also won 12 straight against divisional opponents in the NFC West.With the win, the 49ers clinched their second consecutive NFC West title. McCaffrey scored his second touchdown early in the third quarter, sneaking out of the backfield for a 41-yard score and a 28-13 lead. The running back was so wide open that he leaped for the catch, fe...

Person dies after car crashes on CA-84 in Newark

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:41:13 GMT

(KRON) -- A person died after a car crash Sunday afternoon on the westbound lanes of CA-84 in Newark, according to California Highway Patrol's incident log. The crash happened around 1:22 p.m. in the area of Ardenwood Historic Farm and CA-84 where a car spun out and crashed.CHP says multiple people were inside the vehicle. The condition of the vehicle's other occupants is unknown. 1 hospitalized after Amtrak train crashes into car in Oakland Two westbound lanes were temporarily shut down. As of 4 p.m., all lanes have reopened on CA-84. A coroner from Alameda County was called to the scene. The circumstances of how the crash happened are unknown at this time.

Proposed conservative constitution rejected by voters in Chile

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:41:13 GMT

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Proposed conservative constitution rejected by voters in Chile.Source

Real Madrid beats Villarreal 4-1 to take Spanish league lead. Alaba injured before halftime

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:41:13 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid lead the Spanish league after beating Villarreal 4-1 but lost defender David Alaba with a serious knee injury on Sunday.Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Brahim Díaz and Luka Modric scored for Madrid, which moved one point ahead of Girona ahead of the Catalan club’s home game against Alaves on Monday. Madrid is seven points ahead of third-place Barcelona. The defending champion drew 1-1 at Valencia on Saturday.“It’s always good to open a gap to Barcelona,” Rodrygo said. “But seven points is not a lot, there is still a lot of league left. We have to keep this mindset and keep trying to win every match.”Alaba had to be helped off the field at the Santiago Bernabeu before halftime when his left knee buckled while he tried to steal the ball from an opponent near midfield. The Austria defender fell and immediately called for help while grabbing his knee. He couldn’t put weight on his left leg while being carried off the field in the 34th mi...

MOP Skinner, freshman Swindel help Texas defend volleyball title with sweep of No. 1 Nebraska

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:41:13 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Madisen Skinner had 16 kills and Ella Swindle became the fourth true freshman setter to lead her team to a national championship as Texas defended its NCAA Volleyball title by dominating No. 1 overall seed Nebraska 3-0 on Sunday.With Skinner, named the Most Outstanding Player with 34 kills in the Final Four, the Longhorns (28—4) ran their tournament winning streak to 12 by becoming the first team to win consecutive championship matches 3-0. Texas won its fourth NCAA crown 25-22, 25-14, 25-11 by sweeping the Cornhuskers (33-2), who had lost just one set in the tournament.“My teammates, oh my gosh, just the support,” Skinner said. “Just the belief we have in each other. Ever since I’ve been here I just knew it was the place to be. I felt I’m part of a family, something bigger than myself. The people surrounding me made this all possible.Texas returned 11 players off its championship team, although MVP Logan Eggleston graduated. The experience showe...

Dolphins’ offense sharp in blowout win over Jets, even without star wide receiver Tyreek Hill

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:41:13 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa walked over to Tyreek Hill while the star Miami Dolphins wide receiver was warming up Sunday and told him not to worry. Hill hadn’t practiced during the week leading up to Sunday’s game against the Jets as he nursed an ankle injury suffered last Monday. Tagovailoa wanted to assure him that the Dolphins would be OK, even if their leading receiver couldn’t suit up.“I told him, ‘Dude, if you can’t go, we got you, brother. It’s a team sport. It’s going to take all of us,’” Tagovailoa said. “And he said, ‘I appreciate it, but don’t count me out yet.’”Hill ended up not taking the field in Miami’s 30-0 shutout of the Jets on Sunday, marking the first time he has missed a regular-season game since being traded to Miami from Kansas City last offseason.Still, the Dolphins recorded 290 yards of total offense. Tagovailoa was 21 of 24 with an 87.5% completion percentage and a 60-yard touchdown pass to Jaylen Waddle.“Wi...

Police: Shattered glass during ‘smash and grab’ at Sawgrass Mills Mall leads to panic

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:41:13 GMT

A retail theft at Sawgrass Mills Mall led to panic among shoppers and since debunked reports of an active shooter at the shopping center, police said.Sunrise Police described Sunday night incident’s at the mall, located in Sunrise, as a “smash and grab” that started a panic due to the sound of glass breaking.A 7News viewer at the shopping center said they heard people yelling about a shooter but did not hear shots fired.It’s unknown whether or not any businesses at the mall closed during the confusion.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

All clear given at FLL after bomb threat leads to Terminal 1 evacuation; man detained

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:41:13 GMT

Authorities have given the all clear at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after they investigated a bomb threat that led to the evacuation of the upper level of Terminal.Broward Sheriff’s Office Airport District deputies responded to the terminal, located at 50 Terminal Drive, just before 5:30 p.m., Sunday.While investigating the incident, deputies detained a man for questioning.The upper level of the terminal was evacuated as a precaution, as the BSO Bomb Squad investigated. They gave the all clear about three hours after they respondedFLL officials said the entrance to the Departures roadway was temporarily closed due to the ongoing investigation, but the airport has since resumed normal operations.

Authorities identify man, woman found fatally shot in Millis

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:41:13 GMT

Authorities have identified the two people who were found dead with apparent gunshot wounds on a remote dirt roadway in Millis on Sunday morning, officials said.A town worker found Michael Fischella, 32, and Tanaia Wilkinson, 25, near their vehicle on a roadway off Route 115 near the intersection with Route 27 around 9 a.m., according to a joint statement issued by Millis Police Chief Christopher Soffayer and Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey.Both resided at 67 Curve St. in Millis.“We are still very early in this investigation and there is much to be done, but we do not yet have evidence of third-party involvement,” Morrisey said in a statement. “The Medical Examiner may be able to provide information on the cause and manner of death in the next 24 to 48 hours.”This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.