thestpetersburgnews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for thestpetersburgnews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page thestpetersburgnews.net http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:18:13 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:18:13 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Lightning, Knights look to keep rolling down stretch]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274179327/lightning-knights-look-to-keep-rolling-down-stretch Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:55:12 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274179327/lightning-knights-look-to-keep-rolling-down-stretch <![CDATA[Reports: Giants, Blake Snell agree on 2-year, $62M deal]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274179283/reports-giants-blake-snell-agree-on-2-year-62m-deal Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:40:07 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274179283/reports-giants-blake-snell-agree-on-2-year-62m-deal <![CDATA[Panthers D Dmitry Kulikov banned two games for check to head]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274178925/panthers-d-dmitry-kulikov-banned-two-games-for-check-to-head Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:05:06 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274178925/panthers-d-dmitry-kulikov-banned-two-games-for-check-to-head <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Dane Myers hits walk-off HR for Marlins]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274178913/spring-training-roundup-dane-myers-hits-walk-off-hr-for-marlins Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:55:06 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274178913/spring-training-roundup-dane-myers-hits-walk-off-hr-for-marlins <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Red Sox use 9-run first to bully Yankees]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274174936/spring-training-roundup-red-sox-use-9-run-first-to-bully-yankees Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:19:06 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274174936/spring-training-roundup-red-sox-use-9-run-first-to-bully-yankees <![CDATA[Challenges for disabled siblings needing foster care]]> Highlighting children with disabilities in the adoption process

As siblings in foster care, the fear of being separated is daunting. But thanks to a loving family in Jacksonville, Fla., for two brothers in Ohio, that bond remains unbroken.

Despite Dalton's cerebral palsy and numerous medical challenges, brother http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274173718/avalanche-feeling-good-going-into-critical-road-game-with-oilers Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:45:22 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274173718/avalanche-feeling-good-going-into-critical-road-game-with-oilers <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Tigers top Jays in slugfest]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274173594/spring-training-roundup-tigers-top-jays-in-slugfest Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:40:13 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274173594/spring-training-roundup-tigers-top-jays-in-slugfest <![CDATA[Texas judge blocks new rule by US labor board to form unions easily]]> AUSTIN, Texas: A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that would have helped millions of workers at major companies to form unions.

The rule, which was due to go into effect this week, would have set new standards for determining when two companies should be considered "joint employers" in labor negotiations.

Under the current NLRB rule, passed in 2020]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274170526/texas-judge-blocks-new-rule-by-us-labor-board-to-form-unions-easily Sat, 16 Mar 2024 15:59:04 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274170526/texas-judge-blocks-new-rule-by-us-labor-board-to-form-unions-easily <![CDATA[NFC NORTH: Recapping the first few days of free agency]]> Tim Twentyman

The first week of free agency is in the books and it was a very busy week for the four teams in the NFC North.

Here's a look at how rosters have changed throughout the division through the first wave of free agency:

DETROIT

2023 record: 12-5 (division champs)

Top re-signings: G Graham Glasgow, LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin, CB Emma]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274170487/nfc-north-recapping-the-first-few-days-of-free-agency Sat, 16 Mar 2024 14:25:07 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274170487/nfc-north-recapping-the-first-few-days-of-free-agency <![CDATA[Patriots Announce Four Signings]]> The Patriots announced today that they have signed QB Jacoby Brissett as an unrestricted free agent from the Washington Commanders, re-signed LB Anfernee Jennings, G Nick Leverett as a free agent and DT Armon Watts as an unrestricted free agent from the Pittsburgh Steelers. New England Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots announced today that they have signed QB Jacoby Brissett]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274170150/patriots-announce-four-signings Sat, 16 Mar 2024 09:34:08 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274170150/patriots-announce-four-signings <![CDATA[Former Vice President Mike Pence Says He's Not Endorsing Trump]]> new york - Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will not be backing Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

'It should come as no surprise that I will not be endorsing Donald Trump this year,' Pence said Friday in an interview with Fox News, weighing in for the first time since the former president became the presumptive GOP nominee. Pence ran against Trump for their party's nomination but dropped his bid before v]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274169721/former-vice-president-mike-pence-says-he-not-endorsing-trump Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:05:06 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274169721/former-vice-president-mike-pence-says-he-not-endorsing-trump <![CDATA[Confident Bruins host inconsistent Flyers]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274169556/confident-bruins-host-inconsistent-flyers Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:01:28 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274169556/confident-bruins-host-inconsistent-flyers <![CDATA[Panthers out to continue success over rival Lightning]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274169373/panthers-out-to-continue-success-over-rival-lightning Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:55:39 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274169373/panthers-out-to-continue-success-over-rival-lightning <![CDATA[Rangers, Penguins pushing for every possible point]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274168271/rangers-penguins-pushing-for-every-possible-point Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:40:18 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274168271/rangers-penguins-pushing-for-every-possible-point <![CDATA[Rays bring back RHP Jake Odorizzi on minor league deal]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274166499/rays-bring-back-rhp-jake-odorizzi-on-minor-league-deal Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:05:06 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274166499/rays-bring-back-rhp-jake-odorizzi-on-minor-league-deal <![CDATA[Blue Jays C Danny Jansen (wrist fracture) out 2 weeks]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274165707/blue-jays-c-danny-jansen-wrist-fracture-out-2-weeks Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:19:07 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274165707/blue-jays-c-danny-jansen-wrist-fracture-out-2-weeks <![CDATA[Ravens Re-Sign Quarterback Josh Johnson]]> Ryan Mink

Josh Johnson is coming back for another run as the Ravens' backup quarterback.

Johnson signed a one-year deal with Baltimore on Thursday, the second day of open free agency.

Johnson, who will turn 38 in May, spent last season in Baltimore but didn't see any action. He served as the emergency No. 3 quarterback behind Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley, who is currently a free agent.

Johns]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274165305/ravens-re-sign-quarterback-josh-johnson Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:25:23 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274165305/ravens-re-sign-quarterback-josh-johnson <![CDATA[NHL roundup: Brayden Point's 6 points lead Lightning past Rangers]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274165035/nhl-roundup-brayden-point-6-points-lead-lightning-past-rangers Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:25:07 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274165035/nhl-roundup-brayden-point-6-points-lead-lightning-past-rangers <![CDATA[Reports: Eagles adding former Bucs All-Pro LB Devin White]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274164873/reports-eagles-adding-former-bucs-all-pro-lb-devin-white Fri, 15 Mar 2024 03:05:07 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274164873/reports-eagles-adding-former-bucs-all-pro-lb-devin-white <![CDATA[Brayden Point's 6-point night carries Lightning past Rangers]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274164858/brayden-point-6-point-night-carries-lightning-past-rangers Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:40:17 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274164858/brayden-point-6-point-night-carries-lightning-past-rangers <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Casey Mize, Tigers cruise past Yanks 7-0]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274164553/spring-training-roundup-casey-mize-tigers-cruise-past-yanks-7-0 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:55:06 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274164553/spring-training-roundup-casey-mize-tigers-cruise-past-yanks-7-0 <![CDATA[Steelers acquire Jackson in trade with Panthers]]> Teresa Varley

The Steelers acquired cornerback Donte Jackson and a 2024 sixth-round pick, the 178th overall, from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for receiver Diontae Johnson and a 2024 seventh-round pick, the 240th overall.

Jackson, who will be entering his seventh season, was selected by the Panthers in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft, the 55th overall pick.

"It's a little bit surreal now,]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274164430/steelers-acquire-jackson-in-trade-with-panthers Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:30:12 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274164430/steelers-acquire-jackson-in-trade-with-panthers <![CDATA[2024 NFL Draft order for all seven rounds]]> Full list of the draft picks each team holds in the 2024 NFL Draft, No. 1 through No. 257.

This is a round-by-round list of every pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, No. 1 through No. 257. But first, a few details about this year's event:

When is the 2024 NFL Draft?

The draft will be held from Thursday, April 25 to Saturday, April 27.

Where will this year's draft be held?

The 2024 NFL Draft will]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274164408/2024-nfl-draft-order-for-all-seven-rounds Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:11:06 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274164408/2024-nfl-draft-order-for-all-seven-rounds <![CDATA[Ravens Re-Signing Quarterback Josh Johnson]]> Ryan Mink

Josh Johnson is reportedly coming back for another run as the Ravens' backup quarterback.

Johnson has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Ravens, per The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec.

Johnson, who will turn 38 in May, spent last season in Baltimore but didn't see any action. He served as the emergency No. 3 quarterback behind Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley, who is currently a free agent]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274164353/ravens-re-signing-quarterback-josh-johnson Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:25:13 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274164353/ravens-re-signing-quarterback-josh-johnson <![CDATA[Lions getting a 'lockdown corner' in Carlton Davis III]]> Tim Twentyman

Lions general manager Brad Holmes has made bolstering Detroit's secondary a priority this offseason, especially at cornerback, and it started by landing a key player via trade.

Holmes traded the lower of Detroit's two third-round picks in this year's NFL Draft to Tampa Bay to acquire veteran cornerback Carlton Davis III. Detroit also received a sixth-round pick in this year's draft and a sixt]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274156692/lions-getting-a-lockdown-corner-in-carlton-davis-iii Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:25:08 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274156692/lions-getting-a-lockdown-corner-in-carlton-davis-iii <![CDATA[Re-signing in Detroit was a priority for versatile OL Graham Glasgow]]> Tim Twentyman

In his third trip through free agency, family and fit meant more to veteran guard Graham Glasgow than anything else.

"I talked to my agent the night before the tampering period went about and you can always see that there's some interest from other teams even if you're not talking about money," Glasgow said Wednesday. "He told me kind of what they offered, and I said I didn't even really want]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274156691/re-signing-in-detroit-was-a-priority-for-versatile-ol-graham-glasgow Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:25:06 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274156691/re-signing-in-detroit-was-a-priority-for-versatile-ol-graham-glasgow <![CDATA[Jeff Hafley excited to get to work with energetic defensive staff]]> Matt LaFleur sees bright future for Packers’ defense, new offensive assistant Sean Mannion Wes Hodkiewicz

GREEN BAY - As much as Jeff Hafley's time and effort centered on college football the past five years, the Packers' new defensive coordinator never took his eye off the pro game.

To aid his Boston College teams, Hafley spent countless nights watching NFL cutups to see what his friends at the ne]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274156564/jeff-hafley-excited-to-get-to-work-with-energetic-defensive-staff Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:12:09 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274156564/jeff-hafley-excited-to-get-to-work-with-energetic-defensive-staff <![CDATA[Colts re-sign DE Genard Avery]]> The Colts signed Avery as a free agent a year ago, but he missed the 2023 season after being placed on season-ending injured reserve during training camp.  JJ Stankevitz

The Colts on Wednesday re-signed defensive end Genard Avery.

Avery initially joined the Colts as a free agent during the 2023 offseason, but he sustained an injury and was placed on season-ending injured reserve during training camp ]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274156525/colts-re-sign-de-genard-avery Thu, 14 Mar 2024 06:39:14 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274156525/colts-re-sign-de-genard-avery <![CDATA[NFL notebook: LB Eric Kendricks reportedly spurns 49ers for Cowboys]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274156465/nfl-notebook-lb-eric-kendricks-reportedly-spurns-49ers-for-cowboys Thu, 14 Mar 2024 05:05:12 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274156465/nfl-notebook-lb-eric-kendricks-reportedly-spurns-49ers-for-cowboys <![CDATA[Maple Leafs, Flyers face off amid up-and-down runs]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274156351/maple-leafs-flyers-face-off-amid-up-and-down-runs Thu, 14 Mar 2024 02:05:07 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274156351/maple-leafs-flyers-face-off-amid-up-and-down-runs <![CDATA[Biden and Trump secure nominations]]> Both candidates swept their respective primaries on Tuesday to guarantee a rematch in November

US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have both won enough primary contests to clinch their respective parties' nominations for this year's presidential election. The upcoming faceoff will be the first rematch between candidates since 1956.]]> http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274155858/biden-and-trump-secure-nominations Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:32:41 GMT http://www.thestpetersburgnews.net/news/274155858/biden-and-trump-secure-nominations