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DeMar DeRozan embraces balance as a playmaker to fuel improved Chicago Bulls offense: ‘I just read whatever the game gives me’

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:06:17 GMT

Ahead of DeMar DeRozan’s first shoot-around with the San Antonio Spurs in 2018, coach Gregg Popovich introduced his team’s newest player as a point guard.DeRozan’s face isn’t one that conceals surprise, so he’s certain Popovich saw the way he balked at the introduction. Up until that point, DeRozan had seen himself as one type of player: a scorer. He wasn’t even a guard half the time, sometimes slotting into the small forward position for the Raptors. But Popovich delivered the new title with a smile.It was a challenge: Figure it out, kid.DeRozan never fully transitioned into a point guard in San Antonio. But over his three years under Popovich, he underwent a transformation. His average scoring dropped a point or two. His average assists leaped, topping out at 6.9 per game in 2020-21.As a result, DeRozan felt he became a more complete player.“Up to that point, I had such a score, score, score mentality,” DeRozan told the Tribune. R...

Maury Povich receives lifetime achievement award from wife Connie Chung at Daytime Emmys

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:06:17 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Maury Povich received the Daytime Emmys Lifetime Achievement Honor on Saturday from his wife, journalist Connie Chung.The 84-year-old talk show host, who retired last year, was honored during the creative arts ceremony at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. “I know that you think he’s been determining the paternity of every child in America all his life,” Chung said in her introduction. “But no, in his 67 freaking years in television, he’s been a news reporter and a news anchor and old fashion talk show host interviewing world leaders, politicians, members of Congress, authors, movie stars and even Julia Child.”Among those paying tribute in videos were Whoopi Goldberg, Kelly Clarkson, Lewis Black, Karamo Brown and sports broadcasters Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser.Povich took the stage to chants of “Maury, Maury, Maury!” He ended his tabloid-style show last year, which began in 1991. He hosted “A Current Affair” from 1986-90 for t...

Travis Scott performance at United Center postponed to January

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:06:17 GMT

CHICAGO — A concert taking place at United Center on Friday was postponed only hours before it was set to begin.Gates were set to open at 6:30 p.m. for Travis Scott's show that was set to begin at 8 p.m., but only hours before showtime, the venue announced that Friday's show would be postponed to a later date.  Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines The announcement came in a post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, and venue officials said all previously purchased tickets will be honored for the show's new date.The United Center offered an update for fans in another social media post on Saturday and said the show will now take place on Wednesday, Jan. 3.Currently, it is unclear why Friday's show was postponed. Man in custody after chase ends in crash in Waukegan United Center will host Scott again on January 22, during the second leg of his tour.Scott is currently on his Circus Maximus Tour, his first tour since the deadly crowd surge that happened at the ...

Towns, Edwards dominate as Minnesota blasts Indiana

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:06:17 GMT

Indiana outplayed Minnesota in every sense in the first half of Saturday’s bout at Target Center.The Pacers outworked and outexecuted the Timberwolves. And yet, Minnesota led 57-55 at the break. How? Because the Timberwolves have Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards, and the Pacers do not.Towns scored 14 points in the first quarter and Edwards poured in 18 in the second to lift an otherwise lethargic Wolves offense. They kept the boat afloat long enough for the rest of the team to show up to the party in the second half as the Wolves won 127-109.As has often been the case this season, the team as a whole turned on the afterburners in the third frame, and the rest was history.The Wolves (19-5) outscored Indiana 38-23 in the third frame. From there, the game was essentially an exhibition. One that was highlighted by Towns and Edwards, who flexed their offensive muscles through various methods of domination.Towns attacked in the post and in the mid-range. After a slow start, Ed...

Blues top Stars 4-3 in overtime, Kyrou enjoys three-point night

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:06:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Jordan Kyrou delivered a three-point night in his first game after a tough situation, and Colton Parayko scored the game-winner in the St. Louis Blues' 4-3 overtime victory Saturday over the Dallas Stars. The Blues improve to 15-14-1 with the victory. Interim head coach Drew Bannister is undefeated two games into his NHL coaching career. Check back for extended AP game recap.

PHOTOS: Denver Broncos take on the Detroit Lions in NFL Week 15

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:06:17 GMT

The Denver Broncos took on the Detroit Lions in week 15 of 2023 NFL season at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023.Related ArticlesDenver Broncos | Broncos S P.J. Locke active, ready to roll vs. Lions after throat injury last week Denver Broncos | Lions 21, Broncos 7: Lil’Jordan Humphrey’s touchdown puts Denver on the board Denver Broncos | NFL Picks: Christian McCaffrey’s MVP case in San Francisco, Joe Flacco’s reborn and the Seahawks primed for an upset Denver Broncos | Broncos Journal: Why Denver players say they have two offensive line coaches and a deep bench of up-and-coming players waiting their turn Denver Broncos | Broncos’ high-flying defense in for a stiff prime-time test against balanced, explosive Lions: “We can kind of prove the type of team we are” Want more Broncos news? Sign up for the Broncos Insider to get all our NFL analysis.

Lions 35, Broncos 10: Detroit scores fifth touchdown of the day

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:06:17 GMT

Winners of six of their last seven, the Broncos are looking to continue their momentum in Week 15. Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Lions at Ford Field in Detroit.Live updatesFourth-quarter updatesJerry Jeudy injury (8:57 p.m.): After making a 15-yard reception, Jerry Jeudy was clobbered. He’s been taken to the medical tent to be evaluated. — Joe NguyenWhat’s next (8:51 p.m.): Among the things to figure out between now and New England on Christmas Eve: Rush defense, pass defense, pass protection, run blocking, tackling.So, a few things. — Matt SchubertWeird calls (8:49 p.m.): Some weird calls from Sean Payton in this one.Not going for it on fourth-and-goal? Punting on fourth-and-10 when you absolutely need points?It appears he’s packed it in for the night. — Matt SchubertLate hit (8:47 p.m.): When it rains, it pours. Tremon Smith tackled Kalif Raymond after the punt returner waved for a fair catch. To be fair, it did...

Is any of this stolen stuff yours?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:06:17 GMT

Los Angeles police are trying to reconnect crime victims with tens of thousands of dollars worth of stolen electronics.LAPD Commander Lillian Carranza posted photos of the stolen goods on social media Saturday, which included iPhones, iPads, laptop computers, cameras and recording equipment. “Have you been the victim of a theft in Los Angeles? If so, call us. @LAPDRampart might have recovered it,” she said. “Detectives believe many, if not all, of the electronics recovered were taken in burglaries of vehicles and homes in the Los Angeles area.”Stolen electronics are seen on display at LAPD's Rampart Division. December 2023. (LAPD)Stolen electronics are seen on display at LAPD's Rampart Division. December 2023. (LAPD)Carranza said they have identified an Apple MacBook that was taken during a November car burglar near Echo Park. $45,000 worth of cameras and camera equipment also disappeared during that same theft, she said.LAPD’s Rampart Division can be reached at 213-484-3400.

California workers who smoke weed will have new protections in 2024

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:06:17 GMT

California employees will soon officially have protections from discrimination based on their use of cannabis or marijuana while off the clock and away from the workplace. The new protections come from an amendment to California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (AB 2188) which was approved by Governor Gavin Newsom on Sept. 18, 2022, and goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2024. The bill makes it unlawful for an employer to not hire, penalize, or terminate a person based on their use of cannabis products outside of work. Can you fly with marijuana in your carry-on luggage? Although California was the first state to legalize medical marijuana in 1996 and became one of the first to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in 2016, AB 2188 is the first law in the Golden State to specifically provide workplace protections for employees who use it for either reason. Pre-employment drug testing AB 2188 prohibits employers from holding drug screen results against an applicant if the test reve...

1 hospitalized after Amtrak train crashes into car in Oakland

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:06:17 GMT

(KRON) -- One person was taken to the hospital after an Amtrak train crashed into a car Friday night in Oakland, the Oakland Police Department said. The collision happened around 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of E 12th Street and 29th Avenue.Officers and medical crews arrived at the scene. OPD says one individual was taken to a nearby hospital. The condition of the person is unknown at this time. Video from the Citizen App (above) shows the scene of the aftermath of the crash. It appears a dark-colored sedan was damaged from the crash. (Citizen App)(Citizen App)The circumstances of how the crash happened are unknown. OPD did not release any other details about the crash.The department says anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact 510-777-8570.