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Sidney Crosby dangles, Jeff Carter scores twice in Avalanche’s 5-2 loss to Pittsburgh Penguins

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:50:37 GMT

Sidney Crosby and the Penguins don’t need extra motivation at this stage of their season, but Crosby says he finds more fuel anyway whenever he gets to face his Halifax buddy Nathan MacKinnon.“To compete against him, I think it’s always a big challenge,” the 35-year-old Pittsburgh captain said before facing the Avalanche. “I think it’s probably even bigger, especially the way he’s playing right now.”That wasn’t at all a backhanded compliment, but Crosby made sure it was accompanied by one of his signature backhand shots. He scored a highlight-worthy opening goal in the Penguins’ 5-2 win Wednesday night to snap a six-game Avalanche win streak.After an uneventful and scoreless opening period, Crosby brought the party to Ball Arena by reminding self-dubbed Hockey Capital U.S.A. why he’s one of the best to ever play the sport. He put Sam Girard in a blender while entering the offensive zone, dangling the defenseman then s...

The most recent tornadoes to touch down in Los Angeles County, according to NWS

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:50:37 GMT

A tornado touched down in Montebello late Wednesday morning, damaging several buildings and scattering debris across several city blocks.It was an unusual weather event in Los Angeles County, as tornadoes are relatively rare in Southern California.Since 2005, the National Weather Service has recorded only five other tornadoes in Los Angeles County, but Wednesday's twister in Montebello was actually the second in as many months.According to NWS, another weak tornado touched down in southeast Los Angeles County, damaging and toppling trees in La Mirada on Feb. 23. The twister touched down around 11:30 a.m., toppling several trees in the area of Spindlewood and Larrylyn drives in La Mirada, the National Weather Service office in Los Angeles confirmed to KTLA. Feb. 23, 2023. (KTLA)"Radar and environmental condition indicated damage was most likely caused by a non-supercell tornado," NWS wrote in its report.Prior to that, on Sept. 9, 2021, a tornado was confirmed near Llano, a small cens...

Warriors beat Mavericks in pivotal Western Conference showdown

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:50:37 GMT

DALLAS — Klay Thompson talked about using the final nine regular-season games as a “warm-up” for the postseason.Golden State’s  composure Wednesday night in a high-stakes matchup against the Dallas Mavericks with playoff implications on the line was a good start.Both teams played with desperation down the stretch, but Golden State pulled out the 127-125 win in the two team’s third and final meeting.The win gave the Warriors the head-to-head tiebreaker.The Warriors were up by eight at the 7:42. But the Mavericks used a 11-2 run to knot the game up at 113 with 5:21 left in the fourth.The two teams would go on to exchange baskets like a game of ping-pong.Luka Doncic, in his first game back since March 8 after straining a thigh muscle, missed a tough shot to put the ball back in the Warriors’ hands with about 30 seconds left in the game. Stephen Curry ran down the clock before gliding to the basket for a layup to give the Warriors three-point advantag...

Dead body found in water near Pier 39

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:50:37 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A dead body was found in the water near Pier 39 in San Francisco on Wednesday, the San Francisco Police Department confirmed to KRON4.Officers responded to the pier at approximately 4:56 p.m. and found the body in the water. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Storm kills 5 in San Francisco Bay Area There is no evidence of foul play at the moment, SFPD said. The medical examiner will investigate the death. Anyone with information is asked to call SFPD at 415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and start the message with SFPD.A large storm pounded the Bay Area on Tuesday, causing deaths in several cities. In San Francisco, two people were killed by fallen trees.

Crosby reaches 30-goal mark, Penguins knock off Avs 5-2

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:50:37 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Jeff Carter had a pair of goals, Sidney Crosby scored on a nifty backhand shot in the second period to reach the 30-goal mark for an 11th season and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 on Wednesday night.Crosby moved into a tie with Hall-of-Fame center Mario Lemieux for the most 30-goal seasons in Penguins history. Even more, Crosby’s the first player in league history to post a 30-goal campaign at 18 years old and again when he was 35-plus, according to NHL Stats.Jake Guentzel also scored and Bryan Rust added an empty-net goal for the Penguins, who snapped a four-game slide and moved back into a wild-card spot in the East. They’re trying to extend their playoff streak to 17 straight seasons. Pittsburgh goaltender Tristan Jarry stopped 28 shots in improving to 11-4 this season against teams from the Western Conference. J.T. Compher and Devon Toews had goals for the Avalanche, whose six-game winning streak was halted. Nathan MacKinnon had an as...

Towns scores 22 in return as Timberwolves rally past Hawks

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:50:37 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns scored 22 points in his long-awaited return from a strained right calf and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied to beat the Atlanta Hawks 125-124 on Wednesday night.Naz Reid added 26 points off the bench and Jaden McDaniels had 25 for Minnesota, which trailed by 10 points with 7:18 remaining but used a 19-5 run to get back in the game. Atlanta led 124-123 with 50.5 seconds left after a pair of free throws by Trae Young. Towns then hit two free throws with 3.6 seconds left to seal the win. He was back after missing 51 games for Minnesota, which had lost three of four and slid to ninth in the Western Conference beginning the night.Rudy Gobert added 12 points and 12 rebounds for the Timberwolves.Young scored 29 points and De’Andre Hunter added 16 for Atlanta, which was playing the second game of a back-to-back after beating Detroit 129-107 Tuesday night with second-leading scorer Dejounte Murray missing both games with a non-COVID-19 illness.Saddiq B...

Court: Arizona governor not required to carry out execution

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:50:37 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that state law doesn’t require Gov. Katie Hobbs to carry out execution of a prisoner who is scheduled to be put to death on April 6 for his conviction in a 2002 killing. The decision marks a legal victory for the newly elected Democratic governor whose office said the state isn’t currently prepared to carry out the death penalty. The court had previously set the April 6 date for the execution of Aaron Gunches for his conviction in the shooting death of Ted Price near Mesa, Arizona. The order came after Hobbs said executions will not be carried out until Arizonans can be confident that the state isn’t violating constitutional rights when it enforces the death penalty.The governor vowed two weeks ago that she wouldn’t carry out the court’s order to execute Gunches on April 6, citing the review of death penalty protocols that she ordered because of Arizona’s history of mismanaging executions. Lawyer for Hobbs said that the department l...

Customers shocked as Tastee Diner in Silver Spring closes

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:50:37 GMT

The iconic Tastee Diner in Silver Spring, Maryland, abruptly closed Wednesday, with shocked customers lining up outside, seeing a note on the front door that only said, “Thank you for the opportunity of letting us serve you for so many years.”There was initially no specific reason given as to why the restaurant closed.The company “Roadside Development” later announced that it had purchased the property as part of a mixed-use residential project in the area.“We were just shocked,” said Andrea Loney, who has been going to the diner for decades. “It’s been here forever, and we were surprised because it’s a local institution.”More Local NewsMore Food & Restaurant NewsMore Business and Finance NewsMore Maryland NewsMore Montgomery County NewsEmployees could be seen walking around Wednesday afternoon, appearing to be distraught.They said they were given no notice and were as surprised as everyone else.“I looked it up an...

Tyrese Maxey keys fast start as 76ers pound Bulls 116-91

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:50:37 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 16 of his 21 points during Philadelphia’s dominant first half, and the 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 116-91 on Wednesday night.De’Anthony Melton had 25 points and Tobias Harris finished with 20 as Philadelphia earned a split of its four-game season series against Chicago. Joel Embiid added 12 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in just over 16 minutes of playing time.The Sixers (49-23) pulled within a half-game of idle Boston for second in the Eastern Conference behind Milwaukee (52-20).Philadelphia had won eight in a row before Monday night’s double-overtime loss to Chicago. But the 76ers jumped all over the Bulls in the rematch, opening a four-game road trip with an efficient offensive performance.Playing without James Harden and Jalen McDaniels because of injuries, the Sixers started the game with a 23-1 run. They shot 48% from the field on the night and had five players score in double figures.Coby White scored 19 points for Chi...

Curry, Warriors get crucial 127-125 win over Doncic, Mavs

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:50:37 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 20 points and assisted on Draymond Green’s tiebreaking three-point play late, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 127-125 on Wednesday night in a game with considerable playoff implications.Luka Doncic had 30 points after missing five games with a left thigh strain, but the Mavericks dropped below .500 as they try to stay out of the Western Conference play-in tournament a year after losing to the Warriors in the West finals.The Mavericks were without All-Star guard Kyrie Irving because of right foot soreness and fell 1 1/2 games behind the Warriors, who clinched the tiebreaker by winning the season series 2-1.Jonathan Kuminga scored 22 points on 9-of-11 shooting off the bench for Golden State, including a soaring, one-handed dunk during a tense fourth quarter.Two nights after ending an 11-game road losing streak with a victory in Houston, the Warriors made it consecutive road victories for the first time since the NBA Fina...