Watch: Bald eagle parents protect their egg during snowstorm in northern California
Named Liberty and Guardian, the eagles were filmed shielding their only egg from the elements during the “worst” incubation period in many years. (Courtesy: Gary Avey / Friends of the Redding Eagles / YouTube)
news.yahoo.comRally by Mahomes, Chiefs fuels comeback for sportsbooks
When Patrick Mahomes rallied the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl victory Sunday night, he also led a comeback for the sportsbooks. Kansas City's 38-35 win over Philadelphia meant the books were winners on the betting line, which generally favored the Eagles by 1 1/2 points and drew plenty of wagering on the NFC champions. “Best case was Chiefs and under,” texted Chuck Esposito, sportsbook director for Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas.
news.yahoo.comBrock Purdy, 49ers ousted by Eagles in NFC title game
Brock Purdy’s magical run from being the last pick in the NFL draft to winning his first seven starts for the San Francisco 49ers ended when Haason Reddick knocked him out in the first quarter of the NFC championship game. Purdy was forced to return in the second half despite an elbow injury after Josh Johnson left with a concussion. “My arm felt like it stretched out, a lot of shocks all over from my elbow down to my wrist, front and back, pain all over,” Purdy said.
news.yahoo.comSATURDAY’S SPORTS ROUNDUP
High School Boys' Basketball – Alleghany 62, East Rockingham 60. The Mountaineers snapped a nine-game losing streak, edging East Rockingham in the final game of the Rock the Ribbon Roundball Shootout, sponsored by Alcova Mortgage, Saturday night at Rockbridge County High School. Halen Lowman led Alleghany (0-7 TRD, 7-10 overall) with 16 points, Davien Moore
therecorderonline.comTHURSDAY’S SPORTS ROUNDUP
The Alleghany West team celebrates after the B League Super Bowl game last night. (Recorder photo by Gavin Dressler) High School Volleyball – Auburn 3, Covington 0. The Eagles defeated the Cougars in the semifinal round of the Class 1, Region C tournament in Riner, 25-17, 25-18, 25-20. Auburn advances to next Wednesday's region title
therecorderonline.com1st and 10 Camp Tour: Franklin Co. Eagles coming into Fall 2021 with high expectations
The weight room has improved under coach J.R. Edwards and it’s led to more physicality. New to the coaching staff former Cave Spring head coach Tim Fulton--making an impression with the quarterbacks and receivers. The Eagles also return a 3-year starter under center and talented skill guys -- all reasons the Eagles hope to soar high this season.