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Brian Robinson Jr. Shot Multiple Times During Attempted Carjacking
Washington Commanders working again Brian Robinson Jr. was shot a number of occasions on Sunday night because the sufferer of an tried carjacking.
The information was first reported by NBC Sports activities’ J.P. Finlay. A spokesperson of the D.C. police later confirmed the experiences.
Specifics on the matter are presently beneath investigation. Nevertheless, Robinson is hospitalized and in secure situation, in accordance with Mike Garafolo of NFL Community. Whereas his accidents are reportedly non-life threatening, sources knowledgeable Tom Pelissero of NFL Community that at the least two bullets struck Robinson within the decrease physique.
The spokesman, Dustin Sternbeck, revealed that the taking pictures came about shortly earlier than 6 p.m. ET within the 1000 block of H Avenue NE in Washington, D.C. Robinson was the one sufferer, and the 2 suspects fled the scene. The firearm that was used within the crime was recovered close by by police.
D.C. police are looking for two juvenile suspects with shoulder-length dreadlocks, with one carrying a black or brown shirt with yellow smiley faces on it.
Robinson was a working again for Alabama soccer from 2017-21 earlier than he was chosen within the third spherical of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Commanders. Throughout his remaining season with the Crimson Tide, Robinson totaled 1,343 dashing yards and 14 touchdowns.
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Robinson has been one of many NFL’s breakout stars this preseason, being given a significant position by Commanders head coach Ron Rivera.
Throughout coaching camp, Rivera had nothing however reward for his rookie working again.
“I believe he is an enormous, sturdy, highly effective, downhill runner, extra so than anything,” Rivera informed reporters. “He does have a bit of little bit of shake to him, however I believe for those who have a look at it, Antonio is a bit more of an elusive man, extra off the sting the place with Brian, we will take it inside or we will take it off the sting simply total.”
Throughout his preseason marketing campaign in Washington, Robinson totaled 26 yards and a landing on six carries towards the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. In Week 2, Robinson rushed for 31 yards on eight carries.
This previous weekend towards the Baltimore Ravens, Robinson was held out of the sport after establishing his presence via the primary two video games.
This story might be up to date as extra particulars are obtained.
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U.W.A. is first in Alabama to offer a Master of Dyslexia Therapy degree
LIVINGSTON, Ala. (WTOK) – The University of West Alabama is launching a new degree this fall, the Master of Dyslexia Therapy program .
According to the International Dyslexia Association 15-20% of the population is dyslexic. That’s one in every five people.
“A lot of times parents see their children come home and they are just struggling to read,” said Sara Reynolds, Coordinator of Clinical Experience. “They are struggling to really capture and decode these words.”
Dyslexia is a learning challenge that is neurological, characterized by difficulties in reading and spelling ability.
“Without that their comprehension skills are going to lack and so with this program we are able to kind of screen those and give them a really good baseline to see where those children are struggling at,” said Reynolds.
The goal of the program is to enhance the number of equipped Dyslexia Therapists ready to help students soar.
“The program is a two-year program. It is thirty hours of course work and throughout those two years you will complete 720 hours of clinical experience. It begins really after you start the program, so this first cohort will begin in Fall I,” said Reynolds. “During the Fall II, which is in about mid- October, you will begin to actually be an actual dyslexia therapist-in-training. So those people will be in the schools wherever they are already employed at or we will partner them with local schools in their area to where they will actually give those services to those students in those schools.”
Studies show that Dyslexia Therapy is working, thanks to educators willing to pave the path toward a brighter future, one student at a time.
For more information on how you can apply for the program visit: https://online.uwa.edu/online-degrees/med-master-education-degree-dyslexia-therapy/.
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Vigor offensive lineman and Alabama commit Micah Dubose is transferring to Theodore for senior season
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – Four-star offensive lineman Micah Dubose is transferring from Vigor to Theodore for his senior season, Theodore Bobcats Head Coach Steve Mask confirms to FOX10.
The announcement comes just two weeks after Vigor announced it was relieving Markus Cook of his duties as head coach.
Mask says the decision to move was based on Micah’s education and the Alabama commit plans to graduate in December.
Dubose is considered one of the top players in Alabama in the 2025 class, being named first team all-state by the Alabama Sports Writers Association in back-to-back seasons.
Dubose committed to Kalen DeBoer and the Tide while on his official visit in Tuscaloosa over the weekend.
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