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Jace Frederick: After nearly costing Timberwolves a game, it’s time for Jaden McDaniels to mature

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:15:53 GMT

The Timberwolves had the Los Angeles Lakers beat Saturday night at Target Center.A Mike Conley 3-pointer to put Minnesota up by seven points with 35 seconds to play should have been the official slamming of the door, directly in the Lakers’ faces.But then Jaden McDaniels stopped, turned around and not-so-politely opened it back up for Minnesota’s counterparts. McDaniels was tasked with the unenviable job of defending LeBron James on the ensuing possession. But, in that spot, you know that even if James scores two points, that doesn’t really hurt you.So when James drove at McDaniels, all the Wolves’ premier perimeter defender had to do was contest straight up and wait to find out if James made the shot. If he did, so be it. Minnesota was still well on its way to victory.But, instead, McDaniels lowered his hand at the peak of James’ shot, which led the official to blow the whistle as James hit the runner. And-1. Minnesota’s lead could potentially be...

Missouri gives coach Drinkwitz a contract extension through the 2028 season

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:15:53 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri rewarded coach Eliah Drinkwitz a contract extension through the 2028 season on Sunday after he led the Tigers to an 11-2 record and a victory over Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl.Drinkwitz's contract was due to expire after the 2027 season. The extension approved by the Missouri Board of Curators also is expected to include a bump in pay, though the school had yet to announce the financial details.Drinkwitz was hired before the 2020 season after a single but ultra-successful season at Appalachian State, where he went 12-1 and won the New Orleans Bowl. The timing could not have been worse — the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult for him to build the program — and the result was three straight .500 regular seasons and two losses in bowl games.Despite the relatively mediocre results, Missouri gave the 40-year-old coach an extension in 2022 that took his pay to $6 million per year, and Drinkwitz made it pay off this season. Picked to finish in the middle ...

American democracy has overcome big stress tests since the 2020 election. More challenges are ahead.

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:15:53 GMT

Over the past three years, the world’s oldest democracy has been tested in ways not seen in decades. A sitting president tried to overturn an election and his supporters stormed the Capitol to stop the winner from taking power. Supporters of that attack launched a campaign against local election offices, chasing out veteran administrators and pushing conservative states to pass new laws making it harder to vote.At the same time, the past three years proved that American democracy was resilient.Former President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election results failed, blocked by the constitutional system’s checks and balances, and he now faces both federal and state charges for those efforts. Then the voters stepped in. In every presidential battleground state, they rejected all candidates who supported Trump’s stolen election lies and were running for statewide offices that had some oversight of elections.The election infrastructure in the country performed well, with on...

Man found shot to death in car near golf course  

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:15:53 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is investigating what led up to a deadly shooting in a neighborhood near a golf course in Santa Clarita early Sunday morning. A release from LASD indicates that deputies from the Santa Clarita station were dispatched to the 25700 block of Vista Fairways Drive on a shots fired call around 4:26 a.m. As they responded to the scene, the deputies learned that a vehicle was parked in the middle of the roadway. “Upon deputies’ arrival, they located the vehicle and discovered the victim in the driver’s seat unresponsive and suffering from an apparent gunshot wound,” the LASD release said.  18-year-old charged with killing officer who witnessed crime at North Carolina gas station The victim, only identified as a white man, was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. No suspect information has been released. Anyone with information is asked to contact the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at 3...

Instant analysis of 49ers’ 27-10 win over Washington Commanders

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:15:53 GMT

LANDOVER, Md. — The 49ers weren’t exactly steamrolling toward a decisive win Sunday. Then came the fourth quarter and some appropriate heroics.First, cornerback Charvarius Ward rushed in to make an interception near their goal line.A few minutes later, Brock Purdy reversed field away from trouble, directed Brandon Aiyuk to a happy place in the end zone, and, voila, a 17-yard, third-down touchdown pass put the 49ers up 27-10.That was just the complementary football needed. They had turned a takeaway into a touchdown. They had found their confidence and swagger that had been missing most of the day.By leaving with a 27-10 win over the last-place but pesky Washington Commanders, the 49ers (12-4) assured themselves of a top-two seed for the NFC playoffs, with the No. 1 seed still in their grasp heading into next weekend’s regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Rams.Meanwhile, 128 miles up the Eastern Seaboard, the Philadelphia Eagles were having trouble against ...

San Jose: Man dead after suffering gunshot wound

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:15:53 GMT

A man was pronounced dead in San Jose after suffering at least one gunshot wound on Saturday night, according to the San Jose Police Department.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man found fatally shot on Hayward street Crime and Public Safety | 14-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of killing parents and injuring sister Crime and Public Safety | San Pablo argument over stolen packages turns into murder Crime and Public Safety | Enraged over daughter’s death, Washington man allegedly brought zip ties, rope and pistol to Newark for deadly confrontation Crime and Public Safety | Two of three suspects take plea deals in fatal East Bay gas station shooting Authorities responded to a report of a shooting around 7:30 p.m. in the area of Calle De Guadalupe and Plaza De Guadalupe, off Alum Rock Avenue west of Interstate 680.Once there, officers and medical personnel tried to save the man — who...

Man found fatally shot on Hayward street

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:15:53 GMT

A man was found fatally shot early Sunday on a Hayward street, the police said.A report at 12:47 a.m. brought police to the intersection of Skywest Drive and Sueirro Street, at the east edge of the airport.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | 14-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of killing parents and injuring sister Crime and Public Safety | San Pablo argument over stolen packages turns into murder Crime and Public Safety | Enraged over daughter’s death, Washington man allegedly brought zip ties, rope and pistol to Newark for deadly confrontation Crime and Public Safety | Two of three suspects take plea deals in fatal East Bay gas station shooting Crime and Public Safety | Colorado mother wanted for murder of 9-year-old daughter, 7-year-old son Officers found the man lying unresponsive in the roadway, with an apparent gunshot wound.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.The man’s identi...

Salinas man shot and killed Saturday night

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:15:53 GMT

(BCN) -- A man was shot and killed in Salinas on Saturday night. Salinas police responded to a ShotSpotter activation at approximately 8:40 p.m. at the intersection of Garner and Atlantic avenues. Multiple 911 callers also advised there was a shooting victim at the location. Las Vegas Countdown to 2024: How to watch the New Year’s Eve extravaganza Police found 33-year-old Jesus Garcia suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Life-saving measures were attempted, but Garcia died. Police said Sunday afternoon they had no suspect information to release. Anyone with information regarding the homicide can call Detective Robert Miller (831) 758-7954. People can also call the police department's anonymous tip line at (831) 775-4222. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Rain forecasted after New Year's Day, NWS

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:15:53 GMT

(KRON) – The National Weather Service forecasted rainy days from Jan. 2 through Jan. 4.The Coastal regions are predicted to receive 1.5 to 2 inches of rain.  Las Vegas Countdown to 2024: How to watch the New Year’s Eve extravaganza The Inland regions are forecasted to have less rain with a predicted 0.5 to one inch of rain. For your safety, while traveling, allow extra travel time and leave extra spaces between cars. Be hypervigilant while traveling. With stronger winds, smaller trees and branches could fall.

Conor McGregor says he’s returning to octagon vs Michael Chandler. UFC neither confirms nor denies

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:15:53 GMT

Conor McGregor announced Sunday he’s returning to the octagon for a fight against Michael Chandler on June 29 in Las Vegas.McGregor made the announcement in a video posted to one of his social media accounts.A UFC spokesperson did not confirm or deny the fight. The 35-year-old McGregor, who hasn’t fought in the octagon since 2021, appeared to be at a restaurant drinking a glass of wine in the video. He said the bout would be in the middleweight (185-pound) class.“Ladies and gentlemen, happy new year to you all,” McGregor says in the video. “I’d like to announce the return date for myself, the notorious Conor McGregor, the greatest comeback of all time, will take place in Las Vegas for International Fight Week.”McGregor previously held UFC titles in the 145-pound and 155-pound classes. His last UFC match on July 10, 2021, was a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier after McGregor broke his leg.McGregor and the 37-year-old Chandler have coached against each other on “The Ultimate Fig...