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49ers’ Ricky Pearsall released from hospital after being shot, did not require surgery: Source

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49ers’ Ricky Pearsall released from hospital after being shot, did not require surgery: Source

One day after San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot during an attempted robbery in San Francisco, the rookie was released from the hospital Sunday afternoon, the team announced.

Pearsall did not require surgery and remained awake and lucid during his hospital stay, according to a league source. His family was in the room Saturday night, the source said.

“He and his family, along with the entire San Francisco 49ers organization, would like to thank the San Francisco Police Department, emergency medical services, doctors and staff at San Francisco General Hospital,” the 49ers said in a statement Sunday.

Pearsall, 23, was upgraded to “fair condition” earlier Sunday, the hospital announced.

According to police, he was shot in the Union Square area of San Francisco after being approached by a suspect, which ignited a physical confrontation. During the robbery attempt, both Pearsall and the suspect were shot, police said.

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On Saturday, police said a 17-year-old suspect from Tracy, Calif. — about 60 miles east of San Francisco — was in custody. SFPD chief William Scott said the suspect’s gun was recovered at the scene.

Scott added it doesn’t appear Pearsall was targeted due to being an NFL player. Scott, who spoke with Pearsall about what happened, said the police believes the suspect was working alone.

Pearsall was drafted by the 49ers with No. 31 pick in this year’s draft. He played three seasons at Arizona State and two years at Florida.

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Welcome to Lit Trivia, the Book Review’s regular quiz about books, authors and literary culture. This week’s challenge tests your memory of 21st-century books that were inspired by ancient myths, legends and folk tales. In the five multiple-choice questions below, tap or click on the answer you think is correct. After the last question, you’ll find links to the books if you’d like to do further reading.

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Jennifer Harlan, an editor at The New York Times Book Review, recommends three books to read before their film adaptation releases this year.

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Do You Know the Notable Buildings Mentioned in These Books?

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A strong sense of place can deeply influence a story, and in some cases, the setting can even feel like a character itself. This week’s literary geography quiz highlights buildings that inspired authors, often to the point of including the structures in their novels. (Many of the buildings are still open to visitors.) To play, just make your selection in the multiple-choice list and the correct answer will be revealed. At the end of the quiz, you’ll find links to the books if you’d like to do further reading.

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