Towns, Edwards dominate as Minnesota blasts Indiana

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:07:08 GMT

Towns, Edwards dominate as Minnesota blasts Indiana 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 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:07:08 GMT

Blues top Stars 4-3 in overtime, Kyrou enjoys three-point night 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 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:07:08 GMT

PHOTOS: Denver Broncos take on the Detroit Lions in NFL Week 15 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 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:07:08 GMT

Lions 35, Broncos 10: Detroit scores fifth touchdown of the day 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 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:07:08 GMT

Is any of this stolen stuff yours? 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 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:07:08 GMT

California workers who smoke weed will have new protections in 2024 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 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:07:08 GMT

1 hospitalized after Amtrak train crashes into car in Oakland (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.

Josh Anderson scores twice lifting Canadiens to 5-3 win over Islanders

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:07:08 GMT

Josh Anderson scores twice lifting Canadiens to 5-3 win over Islanders MONTREAL (AP) — Josh Anderson scored twice as the Montreal Canadiens held on for a 5-3 win over the New York Islanders on Saturday night.Cole Caufield, with his first goal in seven games, Joel Armia and Christian Dvorak also scored for Montreal, while Sean Monahan, Nick Suzuki and Justin Barron pitched in with two assists each.Sam Montembeault stopped 30 shots as the Canadiens won for just the second time in their last 10 home games.Anderson beat a goalie for the first time this season. He entered the night with one goal — an empty-netter — through 29 games.Brock Nelson scored twice, Noah Dobson had three assists and Semyon Varlamov finished with 36 saves for New York, which trailed 4-0 entering the third period but scored three times to make it a one-goal game. It was the Islanders’ first regulation loss in December.Bo Horvat extended his point streak to a career-high 10 games with New York’s third goal.Montreal controlled the play in the first period and outshot New York 14-10 bef...

Pop Isaacs scores 19 points, leads balanced Texas Tech to 76-54 victory over Vanderbilt

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:07:08 GMT

Pop Isaacs scores 19 points, leads balanced Texas Tech to 76-54 victory over Vanderbilt FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Pop Isaacs matched a season best with 19 points to go with a career-high seven assists and Texas Tech cruised past Vanderbilt 76-54 on Saturday night in the Coast-to-Coast Challenge. Isaacs was 6 of 16 from the floor, made three 3-pointers and has scored in double figures in seven games this season. Chance McMillian added 14 points for Texas Tech (8-2), which shot 49% (26 of 53) and made 9 of 16 from long range. Joe Toussaint and Kerwin Walton added 12 points apiece. Ven-Allen Lubin scored 15 points to lead Vanderbilt (4-6). Texas Tech opened on a 13-3 run and built a 33-25 halftime lead. Isaacs made three 3-pointers, scored 11 points and had four assists before the break. Warren Washington added all nine of his points in the first half for the Red Raiders. Toussaint’s step-back jumper stretched the advantage to 48-36 with 11:48 remaining, and the Red Raiders had a double-digit lead the rest of the way. Vanderbilt leads the series (6-3), but it is the ...

Reynolds’ 26 help Saint Joseph’s (PA) beat Iona 83-58 at Holiday Hoopfest

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:07:08 GMT

Reynolds’ 26 help Saint Joseph’s (PA) beat Iona 83-58 at Holiday Hoopfest ELMONT, N.Y. (AP) — Erik Reynolds II’s 26 points helped Saint Joseph’s (PA) defeat Iona 83-58 on Saturday night at Holiday Hoopfest.Reynolds shot 7 for 10 (6 for 8 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Hawks (9-2). Cameron Brown added 17 points while shooting 6 for 11, including 5 for 9 from beyond the arc, and he also had seven rebounds. Lynn Greer III had 10 points and was 2-of-5 shooting and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line. The Hawks extended their win streak to six games.The Gaels (4-7) were led in scoring by Dylan Saunders, who finished with 16 points. Greg Gordon added 11 points and six rebounds for Iona. Jeremiah Quigley also had nine points, four assists and two steals.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source