Avalanche players honor Josh Manson’s late mother during moms’ trip: “A really special thing”

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:04:08 GMT

Avalanche players honor Josh Manson’s late mother during moms’ trip: “A really special thing” When the Colorado Avalanche players boarded the team plane this past Thursday for a flight to Las Vegas, many of them were accompanied by their mothers as part of one of the NHL’s great traditions — an annual moms’ (or dads’) trip.The players were all wearing the same shirt under their suit jackets to commemorate the trip. The burgundy shirts carried a simple message, with the words “Moms Trip” and “For Lana” emblazoned inside a heart.Lana is Josh Manson’s mother. She passed away in August after a long battle with melanoma. The idea to honor her with the moms’ trip shirts came from Ryan Johansen.“He had the idea, came up to me and asked if it would be alright,” Manson said. “I said I thought it would be a great idea. Very, very thoughtful of him. I don’t think I can express how appreciative I am of his acknowledgment of the situation.”Lana Manson played volleyball in college and eventually became a h...

Women’s basketball: CU Buffs stun, dominate No. 1 LSU in opener

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:04:08 GMT

Women’s basketball: CU Buffs stun, dominate No. 1 LSU in opener LAS VEGAS – Colorado’s women’s basketball team already had lofty expectations coming into the season.The hype is only going to increase now.In the season opener on Monday night at T-Mobile Arena, the 20th-ranked Buffaloes put together one of the most impressive wins in program history, dominating No. 1 and defending national champion LSU, 92-78.It’s just the second win over a No. 1-ranked team in CU history, the first being a 77-72 overtime win against Stanford on Jan. 27, 2021.It’s the first time that the top team in the AP poll lost its opener since the 1995-96 season when UConn fell to Louisiana Tech, according to ESPN. The Huskies were defending national champions that year and that game also marked the first time that the previous season’s NCAA title winners lost its first game.CU had never opened a season against a ranked opponent, but did so in style Monday, winning its 24th straight opener with the dominating effort.CU led by as many as 22 points and never trailed in t...

Elderly Jewish man dies after violent altercation at dueling rallies in Thousand Oaks

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:04:08 GMT

Elderly Jewish man dies after violent altercation at dueling rallies in Thousand Oaks A 69-year-old Jewish man died Monday after suffering a severe head injury during an altercation with a pro-Palestinian demonstrator in Thousand Oaks, authorities said.Deputies with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls at around 3:20 p.m. about a “battery” at the intersection of Westlake and Thousand Oaks boulevards where demonstrations were taking place involving pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups.When deputies arrived they located the victim, identified as Paul Kessler, suffering from a head injury, the Sheriff's Office said. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on Monday.  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. “Witness accounts indicated that Kessler was involved in a physical altercation with counter-protester(s),” the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release ...

Harden has 17 in debut, but Clippers fall to Knicks after starting their four stars together

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:04:08 GMT

Harden has 17 in debut, but Clippers fall to Knicks after starting their four stars together NEW YORK (AP) — At times, such as when James Harden raced up the floor and found a cutting Kawhi Leonard for a layup, it was easy to see why the Clippers' new four-star system can be so potent.Other times, such as when Russell Westbrook threw away a pass trying to get the ball to Harden to ignite a fast break as the Knicks were taking control, it appeared it might take a while before that happens.Harden scored 17 points Monday night in his first game of the season, but the Clippers fell too far behind with a rough start to the fourth quarter and the Knicks beat them 111-97.Harden joined the Clippers last week after finally getting the trade he sought from the Philadelphia 76ers since the summer and jumped right into the starting lineup in his debut, taking the floor with Leonard, Westbrook and Paul George.But the first four went to the bench for good after Harden's bad pass led to a Knicks fast-break layup that made it 104-88 with 4:25 to play.The Clippers were already aware that ad...

Five-bedroom home sells for $2.2 million in San Ramon

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:04:08 GMT

Five-bedroom home sells for $2.2 million in San Ramon 200 Blackthorn Court – Google Street ViewA 3,058-square-foot house built in 1995 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 200 block of Blackthorn Court in San Ramon was sold on Oct. 25, 2023. The $2,150,000 purchase price works out to $703 per square foot. This single-story home provides a generous living space with its five bedrooms and three bathrooms. In addition, the house features an attached two-car garage.Additional houses that have recently been purchased close by include:In July 2023, a 3,058-square-foot home on Shireoaks Court in San Ramon sold for $2,250,000, a price per square foot of $736. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 2,746-square-foot home on the 300 block of Shady Valley Court in San Ramon sold in December 2022, for $1,910,000, a price per square foot of $696. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Shady Valley Court, San Ramon, in June 2022, a 2,746-square-foot home was sold for $2,331,500, a price per square foot of $849. The home has...

Mountain View teen reported missing

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:04:08 GMT

Mountain View teen reported missing (KRON) -- The Mountain View Police Department is searching for a missing 15-year-old boy. Marcristian Villanueva Benavides was last seen Monday afternoon at his home on the 1000 block of Space Park Way. He was last seen riding a white, BMX-style bike towards Shoreline Park. Marcristian is 5'9" and is possibly wearing a black jacket and black pants.Anyone in the area of Shoreline Lake is asked to keep an eye out. Anyone who sees him is asked to call (650) 903-6344.

Jordan scores 26 with 13 rebounds, No. 25 Mississippi State women beat Alcorn State 77-42

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:04:08 GMT

Jordan scores 26 with 13 rebounds, No. 25 Mississippi State women beat Alcorn State 77-42 STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Jerkaila Jordan scored 26 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, Erynn Barnum and Jessika Carter also had double-doubles and No. 25 Mississippi State beat Alcorn State 77-42 Monday night in the season opener for both teams. Barnum finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds and Carter added 10 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks for Mississippi State. Carter has 31 career double-doubles. The Bulldogs, who never trailed, forced five turnovers in the first 5 minutes and opened a 20-3 lead when Lauren Park-Lane made a layup midway through the first quarter. Jordan scored 13 points in a 15-4 run that stretched the lead to 35-11 with 6 minutes remaining in the first half and Nyayongah Gony capped a 10-0 spurt with a layup to give Mississippi State a 40-point lead early in the fourth quarter. Zy’Nyia White, the only Alcorn State player to score in double figures, finished with 11 points. Mississippi State shot just 36% (27 of 74) from the field, including 4 of 24 (17%) from ...

WeWork files for bankruptcy protection in the U.S., announces restructuring agreement but few details

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:04:08 GMT

WeWork files for bankruptcy protection in the U.S., announces restructuring agreement but few details NEW YORK (AP) — WeWork files for bankruptcy protection in the U.S., announces restructuring agreement but few details.Source

Hunter Dickinson scores 21 as No. 1 Kansas routs North Carolina Central 99-56

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:04:08 GMT

Hunter Dickinson scores 21 as No. 1 Kansas routs North Carolina Central 99-56 LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson had seven points, two rebounds and a block in the first 90 seconds of his Kansas career Monday night, then made a trio of 3-pointers that showed the 7-foot-2 transfer from Michigan is more than just a beast on the block.Not surprisingly, his newfound fans inside Allen Fieldhouse responded with waves of adulation.“I was telling somebody, ‘I’m used to the opposing fans being this loud and more boos than cheers,'” Dickinson said after leading the top-ranked Jayhawks to a 99-56 wipeout of North Carolina Central on college basketball’s opening night.“It was real fun to have people on my side for once,” added Dickinson, whose decision to leave the Wolverines left angry fans in his wake. “The atmosphere was insane. I’ve been hearing about it during my recruiting, and when I committed, and I was hearing so much about Allen Fieldhouse. And it lived up to it.”Dickinson lived up to the hype, too, finishing with 21 points, eight boards an...

Dawson Garcia’s big double-double leads fast-starting Minnesota’s 80-60 win over Bethune-Cookman

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:04:08 GMT

Dawson Garcia’s big double-double leads fast-starting Minnesota’s 80-60 win over Bethune-Cookman MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dawson Garcia had 23 points and 14 rebounds, and Minnesota rode a 46-point first half to a season-opening 80-60 victory over Bethune-Cookman on Monday night.Garcia was 4-of-10 shooting but made 14 free throws in 16 attempts. He also had six assists. Braeden Carrington scored 13 points and Elijah Hawkins added 10 for the Golden Gophers.A 16-2 run helped Minnesota build a 26-11 lead through the first 9 1/2 minutes and the Gophers went on to lead 46-22 at the break.Jakobi Heady led the Tigers with 17 points, nine rebounds and three assists. Zion Harmon and Damani McEntire scored 11 points each.Garcia, a 6-foot-11 junior, is Minnesota’s leading returning scorer (15.3 ppg in 2022-23) on a roster with eight newcomers — four transfers and four freshmen. Transfer Parker Fox, who scored seven points, saw his first action with the Golden Gophers after missing the past two seasons with knee injuries.___ Get poll alerts and updates on AP Top 25 basketball throughout the...