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Felton Spencer, ex-Timberwolves player and NBA veteran, dies

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:39:48 GMT

Felton Spencer, who set Louisville single-season and career records in field goal percentage before playing 12 years in the NBA, has died. He was 55.Spencer’s sister, Tammy Pollock, tweeted of his death on Sunday afternoon and the school confirmed information with the family. No cause of death was given.Louisville tweeted that it was “heartbroken” by Spencer’s passing. Former Cardinals teammate and current coach Kenny Payne expressed love and prayers for Spencer’s family on social media.CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 21: Utah Jazz center Felton Spencer (R) goes over the back of Cleveland Cavaliers Danny Ferry for two points in the second half of their NBA game at Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, 21 December. Spencer made 11 points and helped the Jazz defeat the Cavaliers 89-87 in the final seconds of the game. (Photo credit should read KIMBERLY BARTH/AFP via Getty Images)The 7-foot Louisville native known as “Chief” scored 1,168 points from 1986-90, including 32 against Tulane on Feb....

Guilderland to open warming stations

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:39:48 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The town of Guilderland is opening two warming stations on Tuesday, March 13. They will be open beginning at 10 a.m. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The warming stations are located at two area fire departments. One location is the Westmere Fire Department at 1741 Western Ave. The second location is at the Guilderland Center Fire Department at 30 School Rd. in Guilderland Center. Warmth, power, food, cots, and more will be provided by volunteers from each department.

Saratoga Police seek help locating missing woman

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:39:48 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga Springs Police Department is seeking assistance locating Janice Torrez. Torrez was reported missing at around 1 p.m. on Monday and was last seen on foot around West Avenue and Washington Street. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police describe Torrez to be around 5'1''. She was last seen wearing a black puffy jacket, dark jeans, and a gray and black scarf. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact the Saratoga Springs Police Department at (518) 584-1800.

Community mourns fallen Hermann police officer, suspect in custody

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:39:48 GMT

ROSEBUD, Mo. - The Rosebud community mourns a fellow resident, Sgt. Mason Griffith, after he and another officer were shot and killed Sunday night after the suspected shooter turned himself in following a 12-hour standoff.The 34-year-old Hermann police detective was honored on his way home.This tragedy started Sunday just after 9 p.m. at Casey’s gas station in the heart of Hermann. Griffith and New Haven police officer Adam Sullentrup approached 35-year-old Kenneth Lee Simpson to take him into custody on multiple outstanding warrants. Top story: Hermann officer dead, 1 injured after Sunday shooting That's when both officers were shot. Both were taken to the hospital, where Griffith, unfortunately, died, leaving behind his wife and two children.Sullentrup remained in the hospital, critically injured."The community is hurting, the law enforcement community is hurting, this happens way too often,” said Missouri State Highway Patrol. Sgt. Mike Mitchell.The Missouri State Highway Patro...

New Illinois bill to make 'Zooming while driving' illegal

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:39:48 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- The pandemic forced most people to learn how to use video conferencing apps like Zoom and Microsoft Teams on their phones. Now, lawmakers encouraged by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias are trying to make video calling while driving illegal.A new bill in the capitol would make driving while on video conference calls,  video streams and social media illegal. Video calls would be allowed if the driver is using a hands-free device and is not viewing the video.“We need to take steps to change the culture surrounding distracted driving, which will lead to more responsible drivers and ultimately save lives,” Giannoulias said. “Zooming takes hands, eyes and minds off the focus of driving." Top story: Hermann officer dead, 1 injured after Sunday shooting The National Safety Council estimated eight people in the U.S. die each day from distracted driving.“Illinois has been a leader in cracking down on distracted driving, but we need to remain vigilant and...

Keeler: Broncos won Day 1 of NFL free agency. Why mess that up by trading Jerry Jeudy now?

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:39:48 GMT

Sean Payton isn’t tipping his hand. He’s swinging it like a baseball bat wrapped in barbed wire.“From a scouting standpoint, from a drafting standpoint, (he was) not afraid to say, ‘We made a mistake,’” former Saints star Deuce McAllister told me last month when I asked for a scouting report on the new Broncos coach.“What I mean by that is, drafting someone and they get beat out, if they get outplayed by a player who’s not a draft pick, or somebody that’s a free agent. You kind of have to earn it with (Payton).”The Broncos came roaring out of Day 1 of the NFL’s legal tampering period like Secretariat, stomping out old fires and backfilling across the board.Offensive line? Upgrade. QB2? Upgrade. TE2? Upgrade. Alex Singleton? Back in the fold. Who knew shopping with Rob Walton’s credit card was going to be this much stinking fun?Whatever it costs to chisel and hammer this franchise into Payton’s image, go to town. When you haven’t made the playoffs in seven seasons and haven’t posted ...

Seahawks reach deal with former Broncos DL Dre’Mont Jones, AP source says

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:39:48 GMT

RENTON, Wash. — Traditionally quiet during the initial days of free agency, the Seattle Seahawks made a big splash on Monday, agreeing to a contract with defensive lineman Dre’Mont Jones, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because it can’t be announced until Wednesday.NFL Network and The Score reported the deal is for three years and up to $51 million. Related ArticlesDenver Broncos | Broncos agree to terms with Cardinals DL Zach Allen, reuniting him with DC Vance Joseph, source says Denver Broncos | Broncos retaining LB Alex Singleton with three-year deal on first day of negotiating period Denver Broncos | Broncos make offensive line overhaul priority No. 1 with free agent additions RT Mike McGlinchey, G Ben Powers Denver Broncos | Broncos agree to terms with Jarrett Stidham as No. 2 QB for 2023, sources say Den...

Artturi Lehkonen breaks finger in return to Montreal, will require surgery after Avalanche’s 8-4 win over Canadiens

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:39:48 GMT

MONTREAL — Artturi Lehkonen was standing at the same end of the ice where he scored the Canadiens’ most important goal of this century. That goal, the Game 6 overtime winner that sent Montreal to the Stanley Cup Final in 2021, played above him on the Bell Centre jumbotron.Lehkonen is a vicious forechecker who keeps to himself and rarely allows his focus to stray while on the ice. But he craned his neck to relive this. Nathan MacKinnon playfully slapped Lehkonen with his stick as the crowd went wild. Lehkonen tapped his heart, saluting his old home.That moment was the centerpoint of an emotional, exceptional and ultimately uneasy return to Montreal. In a mostly seamless 8-4 Avalanche win Monday, Lehkonen scored on his first shift after the tribute video, was cheered by the opposing fans, then was given belated credit for an earlier goal to bring his career total to an anticlimactic 100. Then he exited the game with an upper-body injury in the second period. He didn’...

Fight between teenage boys ends in stabbing on MUNI bus

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:39:48 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Police are investigating a stabbing incident involving minors on a MUNI bus near the Union Square neighborhood, the San Francisco Police Department Investigations Bureau confirmed to KRON4. Two students arrested for knives on campus days after deadly stabbing at Montgomery High School Around 4:41 pm., officers were informed of a stabbing aboard a MUNI bus near Stockton and Sutter streets. At the scene, officers found one minor suffering from a potential stab wound. Emergency medical personnel were called to the scene while officers provided medical aid. The victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to police. The preliminary investigation into the incident revealed that a fight had taken place on the bus between several minor boys. Officers on the scene have detained multiple subjects who they believe were involved in the assault. No arrests have been made at the time. Police are asking those who may have witnessed the crime...

Jalen Green scores 28, Rockets outlast Celtics 111-109

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:39:48 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Jalen Green scored 28 points and rookie Jabari Smith Jr. added 24 as the Houston Rockets withstood a late charge to beat the Boston Celtics 111-109 on Monday night.The Rockets, who are tied with Detroit for the NBA’s fewest wins with 16, snapped a three-game skid despite allowing the Celtics’ Jaylen Brown to score a season-high 43 points.Boston, which is second in the Eastern Conference, trailed by 11 with about 4 1/2 minutes to go before using a late run to get within striking distance. Brown made two free throws to cut Houston’s lead to one with less than a minute left.Kenyon Martin Jr. missed a 3-point attempt after that but grabbed his own rebound. Green was fouled with 10 seconds to go and made both free throws. Brown made a layup to get Boston within one again. Smith then made one of two free throws. The Celtics had a chance to tie it at the buzzer, but Jayson Tatum missed a layup. Tatum scored 22 points for Boston and Malcolm Brogdon added 20. Martin had ...