Ottawa faces pressure to examine historic figures celebrated in Canada
OTTAWA – The federal government is facing increased pressure from Indigenous advocates to confront how historical figures are celebrated in Canada following the passage of a motion by an Ontario teachers’ union calling for the removal of Sir John A. Macdonald’s name from elementary schools in the province.A bigger conversation needs to unfold nationally about the role of historic figures in the “dark realities of colonialism”, NDP MP and Indigenous affairs critic Romeo Saganash said Friday, adding it is the responsibility of Ottawa to begin this dialogue “in the spirit of reconciliation” with Indigenous Peoples.“I also think there should be a priority placed on education regarding historic figures from the Indigenous community, which should include putting their names on important buildings,” he said in a statement.Saganash, a residential school survivor, supported Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to remove the name of Hector-Louis Langevin, a father of Confederation, from the Ottawa building that houses the Prime Minister’s Office.Trudeau made the announcement in June after Indigenous MPs and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde called for the change because Langevin was an architect of the residential school system.“We’ve heard from you and the TRC (Truth and Reconciliation Commission) and from many indigenous communities over the past year that there is a deep pain in knowing that … building carries a name so closely associated with the horror of residential schools,” Trudeau said at the time.Bellegarde said he is personally encouraged Canadians are finally speaking about the harsh truths of the country’s past, including about how prominent leaders like Macdonald did not always have respectful relationships with Indigenous Peoples.The federal government helped to facilitate this process by renaming the Langevin Block near Parliament Hill, he added, noting he also commends the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario for its motion.“We are not revising history, it is about being honest about our true history,” he said in an interview. “You can look at the history of Canada in a more comprehensive way and have the truth be taught.”Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, however, does not have the same assessment of the union’s motion.In a statement, she said it “missed the mark”, noting Macdonald contributed greatly to the creation of a stable federal government for Canada as a founding father of Confederation and as the country’s first prime minister.Metis National Council President Clement Chartier said Friday he is neutral on the motion, adding he believes there are far more important issues to address, including the exclusion of Metis residential schools from the residential school settlement agreement.“We can’t undo history,” he said. “Macdonald was a father of Confederation. He did have a role to play. While it may have negatively impacted the Metis Nation, I’m sure it did some good for other Canadians. There has to be a balance to it as well.”A spokesperson for Heritage Minister Melanie Joly said the federal government will engage with Indigenous groups on how to correct historical wrongs, adding it must “seize this opportunity” to acknowledge Canada’s past was from perfect.“All levels of government have a responsibility to promote dialogue between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples to continue towards the path of reconciliation,” press secretary Pierre-Olivier Herbert said in a statement.—Follow @kkirkup on Twitter
APTN National NewsRobert Falcon-Ouelette is running for mayor of Winnipeg.He’s Cree, Metis and bilingual.So, when a debate was held in the city’s French Quarter, he spoke in French.At the time, it seemed like the thing to do and he never expected it to draw a personal attack against his race and culture.APTN’s Ntawnis Piapot has this story.
APTN National NewsStudents across the country are back to school this week.One Thunder Bay teacher has started a unique course.APTN’s Wayne Rivers has the story.
Kolkata: Investment banker-turned-legislator Mahua Moitra, who is a Trinamool Congress candidate from West Bengal’s Krishnanagar Lok Sabha constituency, has declared movable assets worth over Rs 2.64 crore, including bank deposits in the United Kingdom. Moitra had shown more than Rs 2.5-crore movable assets in 2016, while contesting the Assembly elections from Karimpur in Nadia district. In the latest affidavit filed before the Election Commission (EC), the 44-year-old MLA has declared Rs 5,000 cash and Rs 1.43 crore in banks deposits in India, besides a bank balance of over Rs 1.30 lakh in a branch of National Westminster Bank, commonly known as NatWest, in London. Moitra, who has worked as a Vice President of JP Morgan in the UK, possesses a 3.2 carat diamond ring worth Rs 70 lakh, 150 grams of gold valued at Rs 5 lakh, various silver items including vase, tea and dinner set and others worth Rs 5.68 lakh, and art pieces valued at Rs 25 lakh, and a car, which she bought in 2016. After leaving her cushy job, she joined politics in September 2008, when Rahul Gandhi drafted her in the Youth Congress as a state coordinator for his “Aam Aadmi Ka Sipahi” project. Two years later, she switched to the Trinamool Congress. Moitra, a graduate in economics and mathematics from Mount Holyoke College, Massachusetts, claims that she does not own any immovable property. According to her affidavit, she owes over Rs 6.71 lakh to a bank in a vehicle loan. She has also declared that there is no pending criminal case against her.
Lord Prescott turned heads when he stepped in to help an overstretched assistant in the buffet car on a train.The former deputy prime minister was on Friday’s 11.48am King’s Cross to Hull service when he saw a queue build up for hot drinks.So the 78-year-old Labour peer, himself a former ship’s steward and son of a railway signalman, offered to get behind the counter with the female employee and start serving passengers. 
That’s because I use two bags. https://t.co/v2pBQlxqzi— John Prescott (@johnprescott) September 9, 2016 Lord Prescott later told the Hull Daily Mail: “Everyone was queuing up. I offered to help. The girl wasn’t sure at first, but I told her, ‘It’s okay, love. It’s just one of those things – let me help.’ I then got in, behind the counter, and began serving.” One passenger, who witnessed the public-spirited display, said: “Prezza was in First Class and volunteered to man the buffet and serve drinks. He makes a good cuppa!”Lord Prescott said that “it is in the genes” of Britons to help others.”We like to muck in and help fix problems,” he said. “I just wanted to do the public a service, and Hull Trains is a local company. We should all want to help others.” When the politician – once dubbed Two Jags for having the use of a pair of Jaguar cars – was later praised for the quality of his cup of tea, he quipped “That’s because I used two bags.”Lord Prescott was once mocked by Nicholas Soames, the Conservative MP, who called out to him: “Mine’s a gin and tonic, Giovanni, and would you ask my friend what he’s having?”Seemingly not forgetting the put-down, Lord Prescott tweeted: “Hope everyone enjoyed their coffee and teas on today’s @Hull-Trains. No one asked for G&Ts!”And referring to the row between Jeremy Corbyn and Virgin Trains over seats and pictures of him on board, Lord Prescott tweeted a link to Hull Daily Mail coverage of him in action behind the counter, saying: “Here I am serving passengers on the @Hull-Trains buffet. Shot on a camera phone not CCTV.” Hull Trains thanked Lord Prescott on Twitter for helping out.A customer called Paul tweeted him, saying: “You make a good brew sir.”Lord Prescott replied: “That’s because I use two bags.” Lord Prescott behind the counter when a female employee became overwhelmed by an influx of customersCredit:Hull Daily Mail/SWNS Here I am serving passengers on the @Hull_Trains buffet. Shot on a camera phone not CCTV. 😏https://t.co/vyqRTX4wKw— John Prescott (@johnprescott) September 9, 2016 Want the best of The Telegraph direct to your email and WhatsApp? Sign up to our free twice-daily Front Page newsletter and new audio briefings.
A U.K. delivery driver is in hot water: After lying to officials about a missing pet, an app caught him dropping off an Amazon parcel and stealing a puppy from a customer’s property.On Tuesday, Levi Pislea, a 22-year-old man who was employed by an independent delivery service, was convicted of stealing, Wilma, a tiny schnauzer, when he delivered an Amazon package to someone’s home last year, CNN reported. Pislea, who made a court appearance today, was found guilty of fabricating the truth and failing to return the dog to its owner.Former ‘Amazon delivery driver’ found guilty of stealing customer’s dog – CPS Thames & ChilternLevi Pislea given 12 month community order and ordered to do 150 hours of unpaid work, plus £705 costs following trial at High Wycombe Magistrates’ CourtMORE: https://t.co/iV28BDcOSr— CPS (@cpsuk) February 20, 2019On April 27, Richard Guttfield, Wilma’s owner, discovered that his fur baby was missing from his home in Marsworth, England, according to Court News UK. Once he figured out that Wilma disappeared when his Amazon package arrived, he immediately contacted Amazon about the incident.When Pislea was questioned by his manager about the missing puppy, he denied seeing Wilma on his delivery route. However, an app unveiled that he was not telling the truth: It tracked his steps on April 27, and showed that he went around Guttfield’s home and into the garden area.Pislea’s manager then went to Pislea’s home, where he found the dog and reported Pislea to the police. Four days after the incident, Wilma was finally reunited with Guttfield.Pislea though, didn’t walk out of his trial without charges: The High Wycombe Magistrates Court sentenced him to a 12-month community order, 150 hours of unpaid work, and he has to pay $914 in damages.“Pislea lied when he said he hadn’t been near the garden where the dog was — a lie that was proven by the tracker data of his steps,” Andrew Morgan, district crown prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), said in a CPS press release. “He denied any knowledge of the dog when he was directly asked about it, and made no effort to reunite it with its owner over the four days that it was in his possession, all of which indicated his intention to keep it.”More on Geek.com:Amazon Pledges to Make Half Its Shipments Carbon Neutral by 2030‘Costume Quest’ Animated Series Will Hit Amazon Prime Video on March 8Amazon Teases ‘Middle-earth Map’ for Its New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Series Stay on target Amazon Employees Join Sept. 20 Global Climate WalkoutGeek Pick: Amazon Smart Plug Puts Alexa in Your Walls 
Updated: 7:07 PM Posted: February 18, 2019 Dave Scott, Categories: Dave’s World Of Wonder, Local San Diego News FacebookTwitter World of Wonder: California Tower
Dave Scott February 18, 2019 00:00 00:00 spaceplay / pause qunload | stop ffullscreenshift + ←→slower / faster ↑↓volume mmute ←→seek . seek to previous 12… 6 seek to 10%, 20% … 60% XColor SettingsAaAaAaAaTextBackgroundOpacity SettingsTextOpaqueSemi-TransparentBackgroundSemi-TransparentOpaqueTransparentFont SettingsSize||TypeSerif MonospaceSerifSans Serif MonospaceSans SerifCasualCursiveSmallCapsResetSave SettingsSAN DIEGO (KUSI) – The California Tower in Balboa Park will remain closed for 10 months for earthquake safety upgrades.While the tower’s safety is being renovated, Dave Scott finds out what makes this historical building so wonderful. 
Andrew Scheinthal joined 7 News in January of 2017.Before making his way to South Florida, Andrew worked at the CBS affiliate in Fort Myers. During his time there, Andrew covered the 2016 Presidential Election and the Republican National Convention. He received an Emmy nomination for his coverage of the sinking of the El Faro cargo ship, and worked nearly 24 hours straight during Hurricane Matthew while the deadly stormed traveled up Florida’s east coast.Follow @AScheinthalWSVNAndrew graduated from Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. While in school, he won several awards including first place in his region for breaking news awarded by the Society of Professional Journalist. During his senior year, Andrew worked at New England Cable News reporting live for the stations morning show. Once he graduated, Andrew started working at WVII in Bangor, Maine as an anchor and reporter.Originally from Houston, Texas, Andrew’s father is from South Florida. He’s looking forward to checking out his father’s childhood landmarks, including his home and high school.In his spare time Andrew enjoys traveling, cooking, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with his Dalmatian, Ralph. Please check out his twitter account @AScheinthalWSVNCopyright 2019 Sunbeam Television Corp. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed. Prothom Alo File PhotoBNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Friday alleged that the government is trying to create a rift in their party-led 20-party alliance targeting Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, reports UNB.”The government is resorting to various tricks and plots to create misunderstanding between Jamaat and us. It’s also circulating various confusing news using different media in this regard,” he said.The BNP leader came up with the allegation while speaking at a discussion programme arranged by Bangladesh Youth Forum at the National Press Club.Moudud, a BNP standing committee member, warned the government that all of its conspiracies will turn futile as the 20-party will remain intact.He said though Jamaat fielded a mayoral candidate in the Sylhet City Corporation polls, BNP is trying to reach an understanding with the party over the issue.The BNP leader said their party is working to create a national unity by uniting all political parties for ensuring the fall of the current ‘regime’.He also said their party will join the next general election after freeing Khaleda Zia from jail.Moudud said students are peacefully demonstrating and observing peaceful programmes demanding reform of the existing quota system in the public services, but the government is arresting and repressing them taking on remand. “Government’s such repressive act against students has demonstrated that it’s an autocratic regime,” he said.He also alleged that the government-backed people are involved in the reported gold heist from Bangladesh Bank’s vault. “That’s why no one has so far been arrested in this connection,” said Moudud.
SERIES NOTES The Cardinals had four players score in double figures for the 12th time this season and the first time since the Cards defeated Virginia Tech on Feb.4. Louisville’s 68 points are its most vs. Virginia since a 72-56 win at University Hall in Charlottesville on Feb. 17, 1990. Malik Williams block extended Louisville’s streak of consecutive games with a blocked shot to 300. The Cardinals finished with three blocks in the game. Louisville outrebound Virginia 40-31, marking the third consecutive game the Cardinals have outrebounded their opponent. The Cardinals pulled down 14 offensive rebounds against the Eagles. Louisville has pulled down 10 or more rebounds off the offensive glass 19 times this season, including 15 of the last 20 games. Story Links Christen Cunningham, who leads the ACC in assists in conference games, recorded two assists to give him 93 over his last 15 games. The graduate transfer finished with 10 points – the 14th time he scored in double figures this year. Jordan Nwora tallied his 29th game scoring in double digits and his 15th consecutive contest with a team-high 19 points versus Virginia. The sophomore tallied his 38th career game scoring in double figures. Forward/center Malik Williams scored double figures for the second consecutive game with 12 points against Virginia. The sophomore has scored double figures in nine games this season. Steven Enoch led the Cards with 11 rebounds against Virgina, tying his career-high. Enoch has pulled down double-digit rebounds in three games this season. Dwayne Sutton also tallied double figures for the Cardinals with 10 points against the Cavaliers. It marks the 17th time the junior has scored in double figures this season and 18th time in his career. It is his first time in double digits since scoring 15 points against Duke on Feb. 12. PLAYER NOTES With the loss, the Cardinals fall to 4-15 all-time against the Cavaliers and 1-7 in Charlottesville Louisville is 1-10 against Virginia since joining the ACCTEAM NOTES Print Friendly Version
Perhaps he was relatively quiet because he took the topic personally.McKinley hasn’t been knocking quarterbacks down, let alone out, and that’s the primary job description attached to defensive ends.• Tevin Coleman 48th in league in yards after contact (The Falcoholic)Tevin Coleman is in the middle of his worst season in a usually productive career year. He averaged 4.5 and 4.4 yards per carry in his first two seasons, most notably averaging 13.6 yards per catch in 2016.Since then it’s been tough sledding. Coleman has gotten more opportunities with Devonta Freeman’s injuries however his effectiveness as dropped to 4.0 yards per carry in 2017, and 4.1 yards per carry this season. It’s not expected he would lead the league in yards per carry, a title held by Phillip Lindsay at 5.8 yards per carry. However, he’s sandwiched between Latavius Murray and T.J. Murray as the 36th most effective back based on yards per carry.• Julio Jones, Hooper held out of Falcons’ practice (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (foot/calf), tight end Austin Hooper (knee/ankle), defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (groin/shoulder) and defensive tackle Terrell McClain (toe) did not practice on Wednesday, according to the team’s official injury report. Grace expects Greinke trade to have emotional impact Wide receiver Julio Jones has over 1,400 receiving yards while quarterback Matt Ryan has thrown for 4,000 yards and 28 touchdowns compared to six interceptions.Here’s more of what’s happening in Atlanta before the Cardinals and Falcons play in the latter’s final home game of the season.Saturday, December 15• Falcons vs. Cardinals: One reason to worry, one reason to feel confident (The Falcoholic)The Falcons have one of the league’s worst pass defenses, but the Cardinals have a 1970s air assault. Something will have to give, but for once, I don’t think it’ll be Atlanta’s D.On the other hand, the Falcons’ passing attack has gone completely in the tank.• Where the Atlanta Falcons stand heading into Week 15 against the Arizona Cardinals (The Falcoholic)The Falcons should win this. When you put their roster side-by-side with Arizona, there’s only a small handful of spots where the Cardinals are actually more talented.The Falcons are just underachieving at an impressive level, having made a series of boneheaded in-game decisions and errors of execution that somehow are even worse than a year ago.If they can get their stuff together, even slightly, they should be favorites here. The Arizona Cardinals’ best chance at winning another football game this season likely comes Sunday on the road against the Atlanta Falcons.The Falcons have dropped five games in a row and have lost to sub-.500 teams like the Cleveland Browns and Green Bay Packers during that time.They sit at 4-9 after last week’s 34-20 loss to the Packers, compared to the Cardinals’ 3-10 record.Even so, the star power remains for the NFC South’s bottom feeder. Related LinksCardinals DT Robert Nkemdiche heads to IR, needs knee surgeryThe Arizona Cardinals aren’t just bad, they’re also unwatchableRapid Reactions: Cardinals’ offense struggles in loss to Lions “It was our Friday check-in,” Quinn said. “We meet on Fridays and see where the progress is and how he’s progressing….I just want to get an update to see where he’s at.”Thursday, December 13• Grady Jarrett is model of consistency and endurance (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)In a Falcons season that’s gone every which way but right, there has been perhaps one thing certain: Grady Jarrett’s going to be there. He’s going to play ball the way he’s supposed to, and there’s just about no chance of him puffing his chest in high moments or freaking out in lows.• Julio Jones sent home with flu-like symptoms (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones was sent home from the facility with flu-like symptoms on Thursday.“Julio was sent home sick today,” coach Dan Quinn said. “We fully expect him to be back tomorrow and get going for Sunday.”Jones will be ready to play against the Cardinals at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.• From Yale to the NFL: How Foye Oluokun has gone from ‘unknown’ to Falcons starter (Atlanta Falcons)Following the pro days, Oluokun said he was unsure if he would get drafted. He and his agent were looking at teams he could sign with as an undrafted free agent – one of them being the Falcons. Wednesday, December 12• Matt Ryan hopes to get Falcons’ offense back on track (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)The Falcons’ offense showed flashes of its former self Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.They are hopeful that the brief trend continues when the Falcons (4-9) play the Arizona Cardinals (3-10) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.The rushing attack was active and quarterback Matt Ryan didn’t look like he was running a fire drill every time that he dropped back to pass in the 34-20 loss to the Packers.• Matt Ryan on Falcons’ offensive penalties, lack of focus: ‘Those mistakes are tough to overcome’ (Atlanta Falcons)Focus has been a big topic of conversation at the Falcons practice facility this week, and it’s something Matt Ryan would like to see more consistently across the board from the offense.When the unit is dialed in, Atlanta’s offense can be among the very best in the league. This season, however, that hasn’t often been the case. The Falcons’ 34-20 loss to the Packers last Sunday provided a good example of that.• Falcons looking for Takk to make a comeback (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)Takk McKinley wasn’t much in the mood to talk Wednesday, at least not in detail about Falcons coach Dan Quinn’s message of the day, which was “prepare and focus.” Top Stories Fastforward to draft weekend, the Falcons selected Oluokun in the sixth round as the 200th-overall pick.At 6-foot-2 and 229 pounds, the Falcons liked the physicality he played with. Oluokun primarily played safety during his career at Yale until his final year when he switched the role of the hybrid linebacker-safety position that’s becoming more popular in today’s game.The Falcons didn’t necessarily know exactly what position they would feature him at when they drafted him, but they knew they liked his skillset.• The Falcons got an extended look at five young players vs. the Packers and here’s what they saw (Atlanta Falcons)While there isn’t a full-blown youth movement going on in Atlanta, the Falcons’ current situation has allowed them to begin evaluating some of the younger players who could be a part of the future. There are already a number of young guys like Calvin Ridley and Foye Oluokun who have become impact players for Atlanta, so they won’t be discussed here, but several guys saw increased action last weekend against the Packers.• Just 7% of Falcons fans polled ahead of Week 15 feel confident about the direction of the team (The Falcoholic)If you thought the fanbase’s confidence in this team had reached rock bottom, the last week probably denuded you of that notion. Even the starriest-eyed fans and writers here are just plain tired of the Falcons at this point, and the Green Bay game somehow managed to be a new low in a season full of fresh ones. Hooper’s 64 receptions rank fourth in the NFL for tight ends and his 557 receiving yards are a career high.What will be especially important for the Cardinals is stopping Hooper on third down.Quarterback Matt Ryan has targeted Hooper 20 times on third or fourth down this season, and the duo has connected for a first down on 11 of those targets.“I’ve seen a lot,” Falcons coach Dan Quinn said of Hooper’s growth. “What I have also seen is his ability to finish plays … So I’ve been really impressed with his yards after the catch, his reliability.“I thought he was one of the players that have made a significant jump for sure. He’s certainly getting the looks.”• Flat Falcons can’t wave 2018 goodbye soon enough (The Falcoholic)As disappointing a season as it’s been for the Cardinals, it may be more disappointing for the Falcons.Atlanta was a good fourth quarter away from winning the Super Bowl two years ago and are now in last place in their division, which hasn’t been strong outside of the New Orleans Saints.Opponents have been using the Cardinals, who are widely considered among the worst NFL teams, as a chance to salvage a win in a lost season. Friday, December 14• Ito Smith getting a bigger piece of Falcons’ pie (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)Ito Smith came out to chat the other day, which was a little different, and he sounded different, as if he fit and as if the Falcons’ rookie running back is getting up to speed.He carried the football 11 times for 60 yards Sunday at Green Bay, to lead the Falcons in rushing, and caught three passes for another 14 yards.• Arthur Blank issues statement on passing of Falcons great Bill Fralic (AtlantaFalcons.com)Former Falcons offensive lineman Bill Fralic passed away at the age of 56 on Thursday after a battle with cancer, according to a release by the University of Pittsburgh athletic department.Fralic was selected by the Falcons with the No. 2 overall pick in the 1985 NFL Draft, and he went on to play nine seasons in the NFL, including eight with the Falcons. During his time in Atlanta, Fralic was named to the Pro Bowl four times and was a two-time All-Pro.• Quinn gives update on Devonta Freeman: ‘We are not there yet’ (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)After the Falcons practice on Friday, running back Devonta Freeman and head coach Dan Quinn had their weekly meeting on his recovering from sports hernia surgery. Derrick Hall satisfied with D-backs’ buying and selling 8 Comments Share Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally) The 5: Takeaways from the Coyotes’ introduction of Alex Meruelo This game will be no different. From the article:The team probably needs another win to bump up the maladies that flow through the locker room and give the players a little something to build on for next season. There are no guarantees, though. If they look like this the rest of the way out, they may not win another game.• A quick look at Josh Rosen and the Cardinals (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)Falcons head coach Dan Quinn has been complimentary of the Cardinals’ rookie signal caller this week.Quinn said he watched multiple of Josh Rosen’s college games in his pre-draft studies of the quarterbacks and liked what he saw.“I was very impressed by Rosen,” Quinn said. “The accuracy, the quickness, the mental quickness of where to go with the ball.”In particular, he liked how Rosen performed against his college rival, USC.“I can remember going back through a UCLA and USC game, back and forth because both quarterbacks in that same game to see those two against similar players, both of them had played Stanford,” Quinn said.“I remember going back and watching that game until I treated both of the quarterbacks against common opponents. I could clearly remember as we’re getting into the preparation of this week, but the quickness that the ball came out of his hands with the decision where to go with it.” Former Cardinals kicker Phil Dawson retires Guard Ben Garland (back), linebacker Deion Jones (foot), tight end Logan Paulsen (knee/ankle) and running back Ito Smith (neck) were limited in practice.Tuesday, December 11• Falcons will consider keeping Freeman-Coleman tandem together (ESPN.com)At the end of last season, Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said he could envision a scenario in which the team would re-sign running back Tevin Coleman, even after inking starter Devonta Freeman to a long-term contract.That scenario remains a possibility, according to coach Dan Quinn.• For Falcons, winning still beats tanking (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)Steve Hummer of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution examines a game between two of the NFL’s worst.For the Falcons, the game also follows the city’s MLS Cup victory, which took place in Mercedes-Benz Stadium where the Falcons play.Hummer argues that just because the discussion is now about draft position instead of playoff position, the Falcons must play for progress heading into next season.• Austin Hooper’s role continues to increase as he puts up career numbers for third straight season (Atlanta Falcons)Falcons tight end Austin Hooper has been a thorn in the side of defenses this season and has arguably become the Falcons’ No. 2 receiving threat behind Julio Jones.
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