Archive: 2025 / 09
DeAndre Hopkins Silences 'Washed' Critics as Ravens Ignite Early 2025 Offense
Ravens star Derrick Henry defends veteran receiver DeAndre Hopkins after locker‑room remarks call him "washed." Hopkins has already posted two touchdowns and 99 yards in the first two games, helping Baltimore tally 81 points. Jackson praises his hands, while coach Todd Monken plans to grant him a bigger role.
Early‑Morning Earthquake Shakes San Francisco Bay Area, Residents Roused at 3 a.m.
A 4.3 magnitude quake struck just east‑southeast of Berkeley at 2:59 a.m. on Sep 22, 2025, jolting homes from San Francisco to the East Bay. Residents woke up to sharp shaking, and even a TV newsroom felt the tremor. No injuries or major damage were reported initially, but officials kept a close eye on structures. Social media lit up with first‑hand accounts of the sudden motion.
J.J. McCarthy steadies Vikings in debut as Justin Jefferson hails his poise
Down 17-6 on the road, rookie QB J.J. McCarthy led the Vikings to a 27-24 win over the Bears in his NFL debut, earning praise from star receiver Justin Jefferson. A late 13-yard TD to Jefferson flipped the game, followed by a strike to Aaron Jones and a rushing score. Jefferson’s leadership and the pair’s growing chemistry anchored a composed fourth quarter in a hostile setting.