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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
2 49ers players top PFF's list as the best at their position
The San Francisco 49ers roster is littered with high-end talent. Trent Williams is a first-ballot Hall of Famer, Christian McCaffrey is a former Offensive Player of the Year, Nick Bosa is a former Defensive Player of the Year, and Deommodore Lenoir is one of the premier young cornerbacks in the NFL. Two 49ers are getting their due from Pro Football Focus. Each day, the website released its top 32 players at each position, which started with quarterback. Advertisement Linebacker Fred Warner and tight end George Kittle were rewarded this offseason with lucrative contract extensions. Both were named at the top of their position groups in the NFL. Mason Cameron detailed his selection of Warner as number one in the NFL. Fresh off a $63 million extension, Warner stands alone in Tier 1. The four-time All-Pro has a long history of elite play in all facets, having charted in the top five among linebackers in each of the past five seasons. Over that span, Warner has been far and away the most impressive linebacker in the NFL, generating a combined 93.3 PFF coverage grade and 91.6 PFF run-defense grade. The title of the best linebacker in football has been Warner's for a few years. Known to 49ers fans as 'All-Pro Fred,' the former BYU linebacker is the model example of the 49ers way, on and off the field. John Kosko had similar praise for Kittle as the number-one tight end in the NFL. Kittle has been one of the best tight ends in the game for nearly a decade and was handsomely rewarded by the 49ers this offseason with a big contract extension. The NFL's highest-graded tight end over the past two seasons (92.0), Kittle is the most complete player at his position in the NFL. He has earned an 84.7 PFF overall grade or better in seven straight seasons. Kittle put together his most efficient position in the NFL in 2025. Even with a record-breaking receiving yard season for a tight end, it feels like Kittle's game is going to another level somehow. Advertisement More from
West Australian
a day ago
- Climate
- West Australian
WA and Perth weather: Safety warning issued to commuters ahead of wet WA Day long weekend forecast
Motorists are being urged to drive to conditions this WA Day long weekend, with showers and thunderstorms on the horizon for the Perth metro and southwest regions. As the wet weather rolls in, Road Safety Commissioner Adrian Warner pleaded with commuters to drive with caution. 'The biggest concern for the Road Safety Commission this long weekend is everyone's rush to start their winter break,' he said. 'That haste and eagerness to get to where they're going as fast as they can, mixed with more cars on the road and bad weather is a deadly combination.' In 2024, almost half of all traffic fatalities happened on roads with speed limits of 100km/h or higher, with most of these tragedies occurring in regional areas. 'Speed limits are the maximum safe speed under perfect road conditions; clear roads, no hazards and good weather – but when the conditions aren't favourable, busy roads, road works and bad weather, you need to slow down,' Mr Warner said. 'The speed limit is just that, a limit, not a target. Be courteous to one another on the road, slow and steady is the safe and sensible way to go.' Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast to kick off in the Perth and southwest regions from Thursday afternoon, with heavy falls also possible along the west coast. On Friday, up to 20mm of rain is expected for Perth, while Mandurah could see up to 25mm. The wet weather is expected to continue through the weekend and into next week. Particular caution is advised on Monday as holidaymakers return home, with widespread rainfall totals of 20-40mm expected and possible thunderstorms throughout the southwest. Double demerits will be in place from 12.01am on Friday to 11.59pm on Monday June 2. Commander Mike Peters of the Road Policing Command reminded motorists that officers could be anywhere and at anytime over the long weekend. 'WA Police will take an increased enforcement approach during the upcoming long weekend, targeting 'The Fatal Five', which continues to be over represented in fatal and serious crashes,' he said. 'This includes an increase in the number of high visibility patrols particularly within a 400-kilometre radius from Perth. 'Our officers do not want to knock on your door during this long weekend to deliver devastating and life changing news about the loss of a loved one on our roads. 'The message is simple, don't speed. Every police vehicle across the state will be undertaking some sort of road enforcement and our safety camera fleet will also be out in force.' FRIDAY: 23C, showers and likely storms SATURDAY: 22C, showers and chance of storms SUNDAY: 22C, showers MONDAY: 22C, showers and chance of storms TUESDAY: 20C, showers and chance of storms WEDNESDAY: 20C, showers and chance of storms
Perth Now
a day ago
- Climate
- Perth Now
Warning to motorists ahead of thunderstorms hitting Perth
Motorists are being urged to drive to conditions this WA Day long weekend, with showers and thunderstorms on the horizon for the Perth metro and southwest regions. As the wet weather rolls in, Road Safety Commissioner Adrian Warner pleaded with commuters to drive with caution. 'The biggest concern for the Road Safety Commission this long weekend is everyone's rush to start their winter break,' he said. 'That haste and eagerness to get to where they're going as fast as they can, mixed with more cars on the road and bad weather is a deadly combination.' In 2024, almost half of all traffic fatalities happened on roads with speed limits of 100km/h or higher, with most of these tragedies occurring in regional areas. 'Speed limits are the maximum safe speed under perfect road conditions; clear roads, no hazards and good weather – but when the conditions aren't favourable, busy roads, road works and bad weather, you need to slow down,' Mr Warner said. 'The speed limit is just that, a limit, not a target. Be courteous to one another on the road, slow and steady is the safe and sensible way to go.' Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast to kick off in the Perth and southwest regions from Thursday afternoon, with heavy falls also possible along the west coast. On Friday, up to 20mm of rain is expected for Perth, while Mandurah could see up to 25mm. The wet weather is expected to continue through the weekend and into next week. Particular caution is advised on Monday as holidaymakers return home, with widespread rainfall totals of 20-40mm expected and possible thunderstorms throughout the southwest. Double demerits will be in place from 12.01am on Friday to 11.59pm on Monday June 2. Commander Mike Peters of the Road Policing Command reminded motorists that officers could be anywhere and at anytime over the long weekend. 'WA Police will take an increased enforcement approach during the upcoming long weekend, targeting 'The Fatal Five', which continues to be over represented in fatal and serious crashes,' he said. 'This includes an increase in the number of high visibility patrols particularly within a 400-kilometre radius from Perth. 'Our officers do not want to knock on your door during this long weekend to deliver devastating and life changing news about the loss of a loved one on our roads. 'The message is simple, don't speed. Every police vehicle across the state will be undertaking some sort of road enforcement and our safety camera fleet will also be out in force.' FRIDAY: 23C, showers and likely storms SATURDAY: 22C, showers and chance of storms SUNDAY: 22C, showers MONDAY: 22C, showers and chance of storms TUESDAY: 20C, showers and chance of storms WEDNESDAY: 20C, showers and chance of storms
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Tariffs prompt uncertainty for many Vietnamese businesses owners in Northern Virginia
FALLS CHURCH, Va. () — The threat of tariffs is bringing uncertainty for many Northern Virginia businesses, including some in Falls Church. Virginia Sen. Mark Warner met with Vietnamese business owners at the Eden Center on Wednesday afternoon for a roundtable discussion. The center is a hub for Vietnamese American businesses and culture — but business owners are worried. 'Every single day, the news creates uncertainty for a lot of the small business owners,' said Anh Vu, owner of Sam Cargo. Trump administration moves to dismiss lawsuit over Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation error The roundtable centered around tariffs impacting the community. 'They want to know how to operate when they've got potentially a 46% tariff on goods coming from Vietnam. Now that has been put on pause, but who knows what's going to happen next?' Warner said. If tariffs take effect, business owners are asking what they can do to stay afloat. 'Some of these are unique products that they can only get from Vietnam. To maintain their cultural ties to the nation they came from, why should we discriminate against that?' Warner said. Tuyet Nhi Le, who owns several restaurants in the area, said she's had a shipment of packaging products from China stuck in a U.S. port for six months. She was told she had to pay $110,000. Stretch Your Dollar: Experts warn that tariffs schemes could trick consumers into paying fake fees 'We're trying to work with whoever is in charge of signing off the papers to see what's possible. What do we have to pay just to get the shipment here?' Le said. In the meantime, she hopes Warner can help and that President Donald Trump will listen. 'We're trying to do as best as we can to deal with all the different uncertainties that get thrown our way,' Le said. 'I can understand how people are frustrated. 'You're the senator. Can't you give us the answer?'' Warner said. 'I can give you the answer. If I can find five of my Republican friends to vote with me and say, 'No, Mr. Trump, you cannot make up these crazy tariff policies all on your own. Congress has a constitutional obligation to set tariff policy.'' Trump did pause tariffs on other countries, except for China, until July 9. It's not clear what trade agreements will happen between now and then. Trump said he set tariffs high so countries could negotiate with him. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Global News
2 days ago
- Global News
Woman in coma after break-in at Beanie Babies billionaire's home
A woman is in a coma after a man allegedly broke into the California mansion of Beanie Babies billionaire founder Ty Warner and violently attacked her. Russell Maxwell Phay, a 42-year-old war combat veteran who served in the U.S. army, was arrested last week after the break-in in Montecito, according to a statement from the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office. The Santa Barbara Independent reported that Phay broke into Warner's residence on May 21 and claimed that it was his home, demanding that everyone inside leave. He then 'violently' beat a woman in the home before barricading himself in an upstairs bathroom, according to authorities. According to NBC News, 80-year-old Warner, a known recluse, was home at the time of the attack but was not injured. The woman, in her 60s, used to work for Warner's hotels division, KSBW reported, but it is unclear why she was in Warner's home at the time of the incident. Story continues below advertisement A criminal complaint obtained by KSBW said that the victim, who is said to be 'comatose due to brain injury,' was a 'particularly vulnerable' person. The sheriff's office says that when police were called to Warner's mansion, they found the woman suffering from 'severe injuries outside the residence.' She was immediately taken to hospital. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Meanwhile, authorities said Phay had barricaded himself in an upstairs bathroom and tried to escape by climbing out a window and jumping to the ground. Montecito: Deputies are on scene of a single barricaded subject on Fairway Road. Channel Drive is blocked and we ask the public to avoid the area. Updates here as they become available. Time of call 4:31 pm. — PIO Raquel Zick (@SBSOPIO) May 22, 2025 He was quickly apprehended by deputies and a sheriff's K9. According to the police filings, Phay may not have known the identity of the homeowner at the time. Story continues below advertisement He has been charged with obstruction and various felonies, including burglary, assault with a deadly weapon, battery with serious bodily injury and kidnapping. He has also been charged with first-degree attempted murder. According to the legal news website Law & Crime, Phay was featured in a 2014 article in the San Francisco Chronicle focused on a court that specialized in veterans' issues. In that article, Phay stated, 'I am fully trained for combat. I have been trained to eliminate you. I know that sounds crazy, but it is true.' The Independent reports that this is not Phay's first brush with the law; at the time he was featured in the Chronicle, he had been accused of attacking his wife when she attempted to leave him, taking their son with her, and was also named in a 2024 complaint after he allegedly threatened a California couple. KSBW also reported that Phay was charged in 2018 with battery and assault, but the case was dismissed last year. Warner's company, Ty Inc., manufactured and distributed stuffed toys, including the Beanie Babies that were all the rage in the 1990s, earning him a massive fortune.
