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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
2008 NFL draft do-over has the Saints passing on a former first-round bust
How do you define an NFL draft bust? Is it someone who doesn't last long in the league, or a player who just doesn't meet expectations? Depending on how harshly you grade draft picks, your opinion could fall between either one of those extremes. And that brings us to former New Orleans Saints first-round draft pick Sedrick Ellis, who the team traded up to get back in 2008. Pro Football Focus analysts Max Chadwick, Dalton Wasserman, and Trevor Sikkema spun the clock all the way back for a do-over of that draft class using the benefits of hindsight. And they didn't have the Saints trading up three spots from No. 10 to pick Ellis, or even drafting him at all. Instead, they went with future three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver DeSean Jackson. Advertisement PFF's explanation? Surrounding Drew Brees with more weapons to start his Saints career, adding Jackson to a receiving corps that already featured Marques Colston, Lance Moore, and Devery Henderson, plus running backs Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas. The Saints also had Robert Meachem coming off of rookie-year knee surgery but Jackson would've given the receiving corps significantly more juice. While Ellis wasn't taken in the first round of this redraft (which isn't too surprising; he washed out of the league after playing out his five-year rookie contract with the Saints), one of his teammates was. Carl Nicks was picked in the fifth round by New Orleans but in this do-over went at No. 18 overall to the Houston Texans. Here's why: Nicks was forced to retire after just six seasons due to a MRSA infection. He was named a first-team All-Pro once, a second-team All-Pro once and a Pro Bowler twice. He earned an 83.0-plus PFF overall grade in each of his four seasons with New Orleans, and even recorded 77.0-plus PFF overall grades in each of his seasons with the Buccaneers before retiring. He is one of the best value picks in this draft. If not for that unfortunate injury Nicks may have made his case for the Pro Football Hall of Fame just like his tag-team partner Jahri Evans did. It's a shame his career didn't last longer in New Orleans. He was one of three members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who were diagnosed with MRSA infections, two of whom had their careers cut short by it. Playing for Houston or staying with the Saints may have made a world of difference for him. This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Saints dodge draft bust, miss potential HOFer in 2008 draft do-over
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Food Network star Adam Richman sparks concern as he thanks fans ahead of 'surgery number two'
Adam Richman has worried fans as he emotionally addressed them ahead of undergoing a mystery surgery. In an Instagram post, the 51-year-old TV host wrote: 'Hello beautiful people. Don't want to scare anyone like last time, so just want to be ultra clear. 'Today is surgery number two. And because nobody knows the future, I just wanted to once again tell all those who have been so kind and supportive of me and the shows I make and have made, I am forever grateful and love you all so much. If I'm granted the opportunity to come out of this, I promise I'll continue to work my tail off to give you my all.' SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO Referencing his favorite soccer team Tottenham Hotspur, he added: 'Blessed to live the life I have and yes, blessed to live long enough to see my beloved @spursofficial lift a European Trophy. 'If ya have second, lift your boy up in your prayers. See ya on the other side.' Adam spent four years hosting Man v Food, taking on extreme eating challenges, before quitting the show in 2012. Concerned about his health he embarked on a healthy eating plan and exercise regime, and quickly managed to lose 70lb. At the time, Adam said the tipping point came when he caught sight of himself in the mirror one day and his body appeared to be 'the size of a Smart car'. Back in 2022, Adam revealed that he contracted an MRSA infection from a mustache follicle - and that he almost died from the bug. In a podcast interview with Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, he said that he noticed there was something wrong at a Michelin event in Zurich in 2018. Adam explained: 'One of my mustache follicles just looked like a pimple and it was just not healing well. 'I'd gone to a doctor and then eventually my lip inflated like a banana - it was grotesque. I remember I went to tear a piece of medical tape and I couldn't get to my teeth.' Adam added: 'I found out from maxillofacial surgeons that the area from the inside of your eyes to the outer corner of your lips, they call it the "danger triangle" because there's multiple opportunities for a surface infection to go intracranial.' It's still not known how the food lover caught the infection, but he said: 'The doctor said it could have been anything from a water glass to a hotel towel, shaking someone's hand and then invariably [touching my face]. There's any number of ways. 'At the moment, it never felt like "you're going to die" - it was never something that they posited, but it was always sort of understood. I think they didn't want to freak me out.' The star said the incident made him confront his own mortality and gave him a guiding principle: 'Gratitude is the attitude because fate, God, disease, the higher power of your choice can take it away just like that. Every day above ground is a gift.' His latest surgery is not thought to be related to the incident.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Report identifies 10 US beaches that are ‘hotspots' for bacteria
(NEXSTAR) – If you can't visit one of the country's best beaches, it might be wise to at least avoid some of the most bacteria-ridden. The annual Clean Water report from the Surfrider Foundation aims to raise awareness for the importance of water quality monitoring by calling out some of America's 'beach bacteria hotspots.' The non-profit organization, together with volunteers from its Blue Water Task Force (BWTF), gathered data for the latest edition of its annual report over the last year, collecting water samples from beaches from coast to coast, and from Puerto Rico and Hawaii. 'Across the country, Surfrider's BWTF volunteers are committed to measuring water quality conditions at the beaches they love and rallying their communities around protecting clean water for future generations to enjoy,' the organization wrote in its report. 'Dr. Beach' ranks 10 best US beaches of 2025 Analysts with the Surfrider Foundation studied more than 10,120 samples from 604 beaches and recreational water areas in 2024 (the BWTF collects samples year-round), identifying those that exceeded their states' standards for acceptable bacteria levels. Certain beaches that were found to have high percentages of samples that exceeded acceptable bacterial levels were deemed 'bacteria hotspots' by Surfrider. 'Each location regularly shows dangerous levels of fecal-indicator bacteria tied to human illnesses, including gastrointestinal issues, flu-like symptoms, and serious skin conditions like MRSA and staph infections,' the Clean Water report reads. It's important to note, however, that Surfrider's BWTF partners did not collect data from all beaches across the U.S. A map included with the annual report shows large swaths of the Northeast and Southeast coasts — in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, South Carolina and Georgia — where no samples were collected. Very few were collected along the Gulf region, too. Surfrider said its workers and volunteers are continually expanding its sampling efforts. That said, beaches and recreational water areas identified as 'hotspots' based on Surfrider's 2024 samples include: Windmill Beach — Sag Harbor, New York Ballard Park — Melbourne, Florida Park View Kayak Launch — Miami Beach, Florida Playa Crash Boat — Aguadilla, Puerto Rico South Sound Thea Foss Floating Dock — Tacoma, Washington Linda Mar Beach — Pacifica, California San Luis Creek Mouth — Avila Beach, California Imperial Beach — San Diego, California Kahalu'u Kahalu'u — Oahu, Hawaii Waikomo Stream at Koloa Landing — Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii Record number of travelers hit the road for Memorial Day weekend Surfrider, in its report, also advocated for funding to continue the Environmental Protection Agency's BEACH Act grants, which are provided to pay for water-monitoring programs. As seen in a recent letter to the Secretary of Appropriations, the Trump administration is calling on major cuts to the EPA, which could hinder the work done to monitor and maintain water quality, according to Surfrider. The non-profit says such a move 'could leave families completely blind to pollution issues at America's beaches.' More information about Surfrider's findings, including its history and methodology, can be found in the organization's official website and annual report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Newsweek
22-05-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Map Shows US Beaches With Highest Levels of Bacteria in Water
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Ten beaches across five states and Puerto Rico were identified as hotspots for bacteria, according to the Surfrider Foundation's annual Clean Water Report. The report comes as Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer, with countless Americans venturing to beaches to celebrate. Why It Matters Beach closures due to algal blooms or high levels of bacteria aren't unusual, particularly during the summer months. Warmer weather can harbor bacteria, causing contaminated waterways to rise. Some beaches across the United States have experienced widespread impacts. However, beach contamination is on the rise, with Surfrider's recent report showing that 80 percent of beaches tested exceeded state health standards for bacteria levels at least once in 2024. Stock photo of seagulls on a beach Stock photo of seagulls on a beach MarkusBeck/Getty What To Know More than 10,000 water tests were conducted across 604 testing sites for the 2024 report, released on May 20. Water was tested in Washington, Oregon, California, Puerto Rico, Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Hawaii, Delaware, New York, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Maine. Of those tested, 483 exceeded state health standards at least once. High bacteria levels appeared in 25 percent of all samples, a 3 percent jump from 2023 numbers. The report listed 10 beaches as being bacterial hotspots. This means the beaches consistently measured high bacteria levels when tested by Surfrider's Blue Water Task Force. In some cases, water testing showed high levels of bacteria more than 90 percent of the time. Beaches included in the top 10 are: Windmill Beach in Sag Harbor, New York Ballard Park in Melbourne, Florida Park View Kayak Launch in Miami Beach, Florida Playa Crashboat in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico South Sound Thea Foss Floating Dock in Tacoma, Washington Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, California San Luis Creek Mouth in Avila Beach, California Imperial Beach in San Diego, California Kahalu'u in Oahu, Hawaii Waikomo Stream at Koala Landing in Kauai, Hawaii "These popular recreational beaches pose real health risks to swimmers, surfers, and families. Each location regularly shows dangerous levels of fecal-indicator bacteria tied to human illnesses, including gastrointestinal issues, flu-like symptoms, and serious skin conditions like MRSA and staph infections," the report said. Some of the causes behind the bacterial contamination were attributed to stormwater runoff and failing sewage infrastructure. The cleanest beaches in the U.S. were not ranked. What People Are Saying A Surfrider Foundation spokesperson told Newsweek: "[G]enerally speaking beaches located near storm drains, creeks or river mouths are most likely to be affected as these freshwater flows collect pollution from the watershed—stormwater and urban runoff, seepage from septics or sewer line failures, pet waste or other wildlife—and bring it down to the ocean. So ocean beaches without these freshwater discharges tend to have good water quality supportive of safe swimming or surfing, unless there has been a large rain event or some type of pollution discharge like a sewage overflow." The spokesperson added: "What's most important is that people are aware that water quality is something that can affect a fun day at the beach and they should check local water quality conditions before getting into the water." The report said: "Not only do our beaches provide an opportunity for rest and relaxation, but they are also the foundation of valuable coastal tourism and ocean recreation industries that sustain 2.5 million jobs nationwide and contribute $240 billion in gross domestic product to the national economy each year. Despite the inherent value of our nation's coastal resources, the CDC estimates that more than 5 million people get sick from swimming in contaminated water each year." What Happens Next Surfrider Foundation is "working urgently" in the affected communities to alert the public about the health hazards, the report said. In some cases, beaches will close because of high bacteria levels, and the public is urged to follow any guidance from local officials.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Popular Bay Area beach continues to see high levels of fecal bacteria: report
(KRON) — A Bay Area beach beloved for its surfing but plagued by high bacteria levels only got worse in the last year, according to the Surfrider Foundation's annual Clean Water Report released Tuesday, just ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Volunteers took 10,120 water samples from 604 sites across the country in 2024, the foundation said. Nearly 750 samples were collected within the Bay Area. One site, Pacifica State Beach, known locally as Linda Mar Beach, was found to have bacteria levels that exceed state health standards in 71% of its samples in 2024, according to Surfrider's report. That number is up from 54% in 2023. 'In Pacifica, California, the San Mateo County Chapter has joined a coalition of environmental and surfing groups to raise public awareness and investigate the sources of pollution in San Pedro Creek, which flows to the Pacific Ocean at Linda Mar Beach,' the report stated. Surfrider named 10 priority locations as beach bacteria hot spots: Linda Mar Beach, Pacifica, California – 71% samples collected failed to meet state health standard for recreational waters San Luis Creek Mouth, Avila Beach, California – 38% Imperial Beach, San Diego, California – 82% South Sound Thea Foss Floating Dock – 64% Kahalu'u, Kahalu'u, Oahu, Hawaii – 92% Waikomo Stream at Koloa Landing, Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii – 90% Windmill Beach, Sag Harbor, New York – 43% Ballard Park, Melbourne, Florida – 52% Park View Kayak Launch, Miami Beach, Florida – 90% Playa Crashboat, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico – 23% 'These popular recreational beaches pose real health risks to swimmers, surfers, and families,' the foundation wrote. 'Each location regularly shows dangerous levels of fecal-indicator bacteria tied to human illnesses, including gastrointestinal issues, flu-like symptoms, and serious skin conditions like MRSA and staph infections.' So far in 2025, 10 of 15 samples tested from Linda Mar Beach indicated high levels of bacteria, according to the Surfrider website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
