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Timberwolves played all three centers together Saturday. Don’t expect that to happen often

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:43:29 GMT

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said this summer that he may roll out Minnesota’s three centers — Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid — together in a lineup at some point this season.Finch was then asked a couple times about that potential lineup during training camp, and noted it was said in jest.And yet, in the fifth game of the regular season, Reid, Towns and Gobert shared the floor for roughly a minute in the second quarter of Minnesota’s win over Utah on Saturday.Though it was almost as though it never happened, as none of the three big men recalled those possessions.“No, I was just playing basketball,” Reid said. “I was just playing basketball where I’m comfortable. So for me, I wasn’t even thinking about it.”Towns did say there was a point where he noted Gobert took a specific matchup, and moments later he was bumping into Reid out on the defensive perimeter. But he didn’t truly connect the dots until after the game.“Just trusting t...

Sean Payton on Broncos coming out of bye: “We’re a better team today than four or five weeks ago”

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:43:29 GMT

The Broncos’ confidence is as high as it has been all season.It was noticeable after Denver stood pat at the trade deadline and on Monday morning when head coach Sean Payton continued to preach optimism in the wake of back-to-back wins entering his team’s bye week.“I feel like we’re a better team today than four or five weeks ago,” Payton said.After Denver’s deflating 70-20 loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 3, Payton said the team needed to look inward to climb out of the 0-3 hole they dug for themselves. Since then, the Broncos are 3-2 with a home victory over the Kansas City Chiefs — which snapped a 16-game losing streak to the reigning Super Bowl champs.Still, the Broncos are not out of the woods just yet. At 3-5, they still have a ways to go to put themselves back in the playoff discussion, and a difficult matchup at Buffalo looms next Monday night. But Denver’s rushing attack, red zone defense and encouraging play from quarterback Russell Wilson are reasons for hop...

Elderly Jewish man dies after incident at pro-Palestinian rally

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:43:29 GMT

A 65-year-old Jewish man has died after an altercation at a pro-Palestinian rally in Thousand Oaks, Jewish community leaders announced on Monday.The incident unfolded around 3:15 p.m. near the busy intersection of Thousand Oaks Boulevard and Westlake Road where, according to fire officials, authorities first received a call of a "fight in progress" with an elderly man "down."According to the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, the victim was "struck in the head by a megaphone wielded by a pro-Palestinian protestor."Video posted to social media shows an elderly man lying on the ground after purportedly being struck with a megaphone at a pro-Palestinian rally in Thousand Oaks, California. Nov., 5, 2023. A video posted to social media shows the man lying on the ground with an obvious head injury as two people, including a pro-Palestinian demonstrator, try to help.He was transported to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, the Federation said.The victim's name was not imm...

SAG-AFTRA reviews “last and final” offer from studios

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:43:29 GMT

After 116 days on the picket lines, SAG-AFTRA actors are still unsure when a final agreement will be reached. Deadline reports that negotiations could resume Monday evening between SAG-AFTRA and the major studios.The latest demonstration comes three days after the major studios presented the Guild with what they called their “last, best and final offer.” Industry analysts warn, however, that “last, best and final” doesn’t mean the offer is solidified. Negotiating parties have been known to make adjustments after one side proclaims that they are done bargaining. “School of Rock” actor and comedian, Jack Black told KTLA that because of the strike he is unable to talk about upcoming projects he’s working on. “Can’t talk about any of that!” Black said. “Man, I would love to be singing you special songs. I’d love to be doing some promo, but I can’t, and I won’t! I don’t have any insider information, but the word on the street is that we’re close and I’ll believe when I see it.”...

James Harden starts along with Leonard, George and Westbrook in Clippers debut against the Knicks

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:43:29 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers put their four stars on the floor together to start James Harden's first game with the team.Harden joined Paul George, Kawhi Leonard and Russell Westbrook in the starting lineup against the New York Knicks on Monday night. Harden was the last of the Clippers announced and was loudly booed by the crowd at Madison Square Garden. He played a little more than half of the first quarter and then came out, with coach Tyronn Lue saying before the game that his new guard would play shorter stints than usual in his first NBA action of his 15th season.Harden joined the Clippers last week after finally getting the trade he sought from the Philadelphia 76ers since the summer. He spent recent days watching film of the Clippers and participating in some 5-on-5 workouts with his new teammates.Lue said the players have already talked about how will they have to change their games to make Harden's fit a smooth one. Center Ivica Zubac is the other starter.“So j...

Two people in critical condition after being rescued from house fire in Hesperia

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:43:29 GMT

Two people were transported to the hospital in critical condition after San Bernardino County Fire crews pulled them out of a burning home in Hesperia on Monday.The two individuals, whose identities weren’t released, received advanced life support treatment before they were transported to a local hospital, a news release said. How California firefighters are using AI to help spot wildfires A 911 call prompted firefighters and paramedics to respond to a single-story home fire. The initial call regarding the incident stated that smoke was coming from the home, located on the 18000 block of Deodar Street, and that people were most likely still inside.The fire was knocked down in about 10 minutes and authorities are still investigating how the blaze started.

Three-bedroom home sells in Fremont for $1.6 million

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:43:29 GMT

38858 Roanoke Way – Google Street ViewA house located in the 38800 block of Roanoke Way in Fremont has new owners. The 1,709-square-foot property, built in 1965, was sold on Oct. 3, 2023, for $1,625,000, or $951 per square foot. The layout of this single-story house includes three bedrooms and two baths. Additionally, the home provides a garage.These nearby houses have also recently changed hands:A 1,624-square-foot home on the 38800 block of Florence Way in Fremont sold in November 2022, for $1,560,000, a price per square foot of $961. The home has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Richmond Avenue, Fremont, in August 2023, a 1,584-square-foot home was sold for $1,825,000, a price per square foot of $1,152. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In September 2023, a 1,624-square-foot home on Helen Way in Fremont sold for $1,788,000, a price per square foot of $1,101. The home has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 

Dive boat captain found criminally negligent in fire that killed 34 off Channel Islands

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:43:29 GMT

By Stefanie Dazio | Associated PressLOS ANGELES — A federal jury on Monday found a scuba dive boat captain was criminally negligent in the deaths of 34 people killed in a fire aboard the vessel in 2019, the deadliest maritime disaster in recent U.S. history.The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles confirmed Jerry Boylan was found guilty of one count of misconduct or neglect of ship officer, a pre-Civil War statute colloquially known as seaman’s manslaughter that was designed to hold steamboat captains and crew responsible for maritime disasters. Boylan was the only person to face criminal charges connected to the fire.He could get 10 years behind bars when he’s sentenced Feb. 8.Relatives of those killed hugged one another and wept outside the courtroom after the verdict was read. They thanked the FBI case agent who led the investigation.Related ArticlesCalifornia News | Four years after fire engulfed California scuba dive boat killing 34 people, captain’s trial beg...

Why NBA chose San Francisco — and Oakland — for 2025 All-Star game

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:43:29 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The NBA All-Star Game is returning to the Bay Area in 2025 for the first time in a quarter century, commissioner Adam Silver announced Monday afternoon from the court inside Chase Center, but the Warriors’ glistening, $1.4 billion waterfront arena wasn’t the only draw.The economy of Steph Curry might be even larger.“Being honest, that’s something that came as part of the package, to still be here in Steph’s prime,” Silver said. “Steph has such global appeal that everywhere he goes, the games sell out. People want to see him in every market he’s in. … I’d say it’s a true bonus that we’re coming here while we’re still in Steph’s prime.”Curry will be a month away from turning 37 when the NBA’s 74th All-Star Game takes place in his home arena, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. The game — the third iteration hosted by the Bay Area, joining Daly City’s Cow Palace in 1967 and the Oakland Arena in 2000 — will act as the culmination ...

Arrested former SJ Sharks youth coach identified, accused of sexual assault of a minor

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:43:29 GMT

(KRON) -- A former San Jose Junior Sharks coach was arrested last week in Colorado, the San Jose Police Department confirmed Monday. The suspect was identified as Kevin Whitmer, 32, and police said he was arrested in connection with the sexual assault of a minor. Whitmer is accused of assaulting the victim(s) at the Sharks' rink and at his temporary San Jose home. He now lives in Denver, and he is a former assistant coach for the Colorado Thunderbirds youth hockey organization. Los Gatos ‘Party Mom’ pleads not guilty to slew of new charges SJPD said its Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce investigated the crime on Wednesday and Whitmer emerged as the primary suspect. He was arrested in Denver on Thursday. Whitmer worked as a head coach and skills coach for the Jr. Sharks and an assistant head coach for the Thunderbirds. He was booked into jail for lewd and lascivious acts with a minor and possession of child pornography. Anyone with information is asked to call (408) 900-6...