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Jokic slow-walks Nuggets into NBA final four with methodical, unselfish approach

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:21:14 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic is anything but flashy and never seems to be in a hurry to get where he is going.After leading the Denver Nuggets to a series-clinching shellacking of the Phoenix Suns, Jokic planned to unwind this weekend by watching his beloved horses race in Europe and getting in some much-needed daddy-daughter time in the pool with 20-month-old Ognjena.Easygoing — just like his game.With Jokic’s methodical play and folksy personality leading the way, the Nuggets have overpowered Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker en route to the Western Conference finals against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.The opener is Tuesday night in Denver. While the Nuggets are one of six NBA teams never to reach the Finals, this is the first time they’ve been the top-seeded team in the West, and their .851 homecourt winning percentage is the best in the league.Jokic may not have captured a third consecutive regular season MVP award, this yea...

Newcastle held 2-2 by Leeds in EPL thriller as manager Howe accosted by fan

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:21:14 GMT

LEEDS, England (AP) — Newcastle dropped more points in its push for Champions League qualification by drawing 2-2 at Leeds, which remained in the Premier League relegation zone Saturday after a thrilling game that ended with Newcastle manager Eddie Howe being accosted by a fan.Howe wasn’t hurt in the incident and said he “was struggling to make sense” of a chaotic match that saw Leeds have a penalty saved, concede two more converted by Callum Wilson and have Junior Firpo sent off in stoppage time.Rasmus Kristensen’s deflected shot in the 79th minute ultimately earned Leeds a point but the team now managed by Sam Alladryce will come away from the match with big regrets because of errors by Patrick Bamford and Firpo.Leeds was leading 1-0 through Luke Ayling’s seventh-minute goal when Bamford was given a chance to double the advantage from the penalty spot after Firpo was tripped by Joelinton.Bamford saw his penalty saved by goalkeeper Nick Pope and, three minutes later, Newcastl...

Un hombre asesinó a tiros a una mujer en Texas luego de que ella abortara, dice la policía

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:21:14 GMT

(CNN) — La policía de Dallas sospecha que un hombre disparó y mató a su novia después de que, según los informes, ella fue a otro estado para abortar.Los policías fueron llamados a un estacionamiento este miércoles después de que Gabriella González, de 26 años, fuera asesinada, según una orden de arresto del condado de Dallas.El video de vigilancia muestra a Harold Lavance Thompson caminando con ella justo antes del tiroteo. Trató de estrangular a González, pero ella se escapó, dice la policía.Thompson luego sacó un arma y le disparó a González en la cabeza, dice la orden. Le disparó varios tiros más cuando ella estaba en el suelo antes de huir, según los documentos judiciales. Varios testigos, incluida la hermana de González, dijeron a la policía que vieron a Thompson intentar estrangular a la mujer antes de escuchar los disparos.Los dos estaban “en una relación de noviazgo”, dice la orden. Hubo una advertencia “por violencia familiar” de un incidente de marzo en el que...

Horrible tragedia: joven hispana muere acribillada a tiros por su novio tras abortar, según la policía

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:21:14 GMT

Un hombre que no quería que su novia abortara la mató a tiros en un estacionamiento de Dallas, según informó la policía. El sospechoso enfrenta ahora cargos de asesinato. Gabriella Gonzalez, de 26 años, estaba el miércoles con su novio, Harold Thompson, de 22 años, cuando éste trató de estrangularla, según una declaración jurada que acompaña la orden de detención. Gonzalez había regresado la noche anterior de Colorado, adonde había ido a practicarse un aborto.“Se cree que el sospechoso era el padre del niño”, dice la declaración jurada. “El sospechoso no quería que (Gonzalez) abortara”.El video de vigilancia del estacionamiento muestra cómo González “se lo quita de encima”, indicó la policía, y los dos continúan caminando. Thompson saca entonces una pistola y le dispara a Gonzalez en la cabeza. Ella cae al suelo y Thompson le dispara varias veces para luego huir, según la declaración jurada. Hallan culpable a Lori Vallow de matar a sus hijos en un aparente complot apoc...

Newgarden: Indianapolis 500 accelerates drive toward sustainability

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:21:14 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis 500 is the biggest race in the world. Every driver in the IndyCar Series wakes up each day focused on drinking the winner’s milk and kissing the iconic Yard of Bricks.There’s so much that makes the Indy 500 unique and unmatched. From the iconic traditions and the unbridled pageantry to the massive crowd that roars with approval as 33 drivers jockey for pole position at mind-bending speeds of 230-plus mph.As a competitor, I feel privileged to race in the Indy 500 and at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. And while world-class racing in front of the planet’s largest crowd might be the hallmark of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” there’s another calling card that has typified this spectacular event over time: a fierce commitment to innovation.The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indy 500 have always been hubs for progress. Take the story of Ray Harroun, who won the first Indy 500 in 1911 by attaching a mirror to the front of his car, eliminating...

Fan confronts, pushes Newcastle manager Howe during Premier League game

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:21:14 GMT

LEEDS, England (AP) — A spectator walked into the technical area during the Premier League match between Leeds and Newcastle on Saturday and shoved Newcastle manager Eddie Howe in the chest before being escorted away by security.Howe didn’t appear to get hurt in the incident, which took place in the third minute of stoppage time in an emotionally charged 2-2 draw at Elland Road.The spectator initially grabbed Howe by his left arm, then jabbed at him and pushed him high in the chest. Howe looked shocked and appeared to shout something at the intruder, who was quickly led away by security as other members of Newcastle’s security staff complained.“That was a real surprise,” Howe said of the incident. “I’m concentrating on the game, then I turn and it’s the last thing you expect to happen.”In February, a 35-year-old man was banned from attending soccer games for four years after pleading guilty to assaulting Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale at the end of a match against Tot...

Sports on TV for Sunday, May 14

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:21:14 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsSunday, May 14AUTO RACING3 p.m.CNBC — FIM MotoGP: The French Grand Prix, Le Mans, France (Taped)FS1 — NASCAR Cup Series: The Goodyear 400, Darlington Raceway, Darlington, S.C.NBC — IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship: The Motul Course de Monterey, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Salinas, Calif.BOWLING1 p.m.FOX — PBA: The Players Championship, Finals, Middletown, Del.COLLEGE BASEBALL12 p.m.ACCN — Miami at PittsburghBTN — Minnesota at MarylandESPN2 — Penn St. at Nebraska1 p.m.SECN — Georgia at Missouri3 p.m.ACCN — Clemson at Virginia TechBTN — Northwestern at Michigan4 p.m.SECN — Alabama at Texas A&MCOLLEGE LACROSSE (MEN’S)12 p.m.ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: Bryant at Johns Hopkins, First Round2:30 p.m.ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: Michigan at Cornell, First Round5 p.m.ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: Delaware at Duke, First Round7:30 p.m.ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: Princeton at Penn St., First RoundCOLLEGE ROWING12 p.m.PAC-12N — Pac-...

Today in Sports – Annika Sorenstam shoots -11, the best score in LPGA history on a par-72 course

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:21:14 GMT

May 141913 — Washington’s Walter Johnson gives up a run in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Browns to end his streak of 56 scoreless innings. The Senators win 10-5.1919 — Four days after his Kentucky Derby victory, Sir Barton, ridden by Johnny Loftus, wins the Preakness Stakes by four lengths over Eternal.1920 — Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators records his 300th victory with a 9-8 win over the Detroit Tigers.1967 — Mickey Mantle hits his 500th home run, a shot off Stu Miller that lifts the New York Yankees to a 6-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.1977 — The Montreal Canadiens edge the Boston Bruins 2-1 to win the Stanley Cup in four games.1981 — The Boston Celtics win the NBA championship with a 102-91 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 6.1989 — James Worthy scores 12 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter, and the Lakers rally from a 29-point first-half deficit to beat Seattle 97-95 and sweep the Western Conference semifinals.1994 — FA Cup Final: Manchester...

Aurora PD investigating fatal shooting Saturday

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:21:14 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- Aurora Police investigated a shooting in a parking lot Saturday morning that left one man dead. It is being investigated as a homicide.Officers initially responded to a report of an SUV that had crashed into a convenience store in the 15550 block of East Mississippi Avenue around 1:08 a.m. When officers arrived they found a man on the ground who had died from an apparent gunshot wound.The identity of the man will be released by the Adams County Coroner's Office when next-of-kin is notified.There was no suspect information available.Anyone with information was asked to contact the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.

Record rain could have been feet of snow in Denver

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:21:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver set records with rainfall over the last few days. The rain measured at the Denver Airport came out to over 4 inches over the last 3 days, which is nearly one-third of Denver's annual rainfall. In a typical May, the Denver area will pick 2.16 inches of rainfall. So far in the month though, Denver has picked up more than double that normal amount. With 4.47, as of Friday evening, that brings 2023 to the 12th wettest May on Record. Right now the record for the 10th wettest May is 4.67 inches set in 1995. The record for the wettest May in the Denver area is 8.57 inches set in 1876. Some of the heaviest rainfall totals in the area came to over 6 inches of rain in areas like Aurora, Foxfield, Sedalia and Pondarosa Park. There were also several areas that reported significant snowfall totals of over one foot. Berthound Pass reported 27 inches of snowfall, Winter Park and Loveland Pass both measured 21 inches of snowfall and Echo Lake picked up 18 inches of sn...