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Lynx select Diamond Miller, Maia Hirsch in first round of WNBA draft

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:19:35 GMT

Diamond Miller is no stranger to thriving with new teammates.The 6-foot-3 shooting guard stayed at the University of Maryland for her senior season in 2022-23, even as a number of her teammates, including LSU standout Angel Reese, transferred out.Playing with a roster that included nine new players in all, she averaged 19.7 points per game and led the Terrapins to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2015. That performance helped make her an obvious choice for the Minnesota Lynx with the second overall pick of Monday night’s WNBA draft.Which means Miller now joins a team rebuilding after missing the playoffs in 2022 — a season that also saw the retirement of standout center Sylvia Fowles, the team’s leader and a part of the final two of their four WNBA championships.“There are always changes that are going to come,” said Miller, a second-team All-American and All-Big Ten first-team pick. “But what has to stay solid is your confidence in who you are a...

New York Times investigative journalist visits Skidmore College

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:19:35 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York Times journalist Megan Twohey spoke at Skidmore College on Monday. Twohey is one of the investigative journalists who helped uncover the sexual abuse allegations against Harvey Weinstein. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! In her speech, Twohey talked about her book, which she said was turned into a movie. Officials said her speech was important to shine light on sexual abuse prevention.Experts said more than 80 percent of women have experienced either sexual harassment or abuse in their lifetime.

Father pleads not guilty to causing child's death

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:19:35 GMT

CLARKSBURG, Mass. (NEWS10) -- A Vermont man charged in connection with the drowning of his young son in Berkshire County pleaded not guilty.Darrel Galorenzo was arraigned Monday on the charges of Manslaughter, Reckless Endangerment of a Child, Negligent Operating of a Motor Vehicle, and Operating Under the Influence. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Investigators said Galorenzo was impaired when he crashed his car in Clarksburg early Saturday morning and tried to run away from responding officers. Police said his 2-year-old son went missing from the crash and was later found in a nearby brook.The child was pronounced dead at a hospital.Galorenzo is being held on $250,000.

Patrols increase during distracted driving campaign

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:19:35 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The governor's office is launching a new, statewide initiative to educate New Yorkers about the dangers of distracted driving. It's part of the national "U Drive. U Text. U Pay." campaign.Law enforcement throughout the state will be increasing patrols during the week. To help educate drivers about the dangers of texting while behind the wheel, the governor's Traffic Safety Committee invited NEWS10 onto a closed track for a closer look at how distracted driving can impair focus. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "This track has been used in the past to demonstrate how difficult it is to drive a car with both hands on the wheel and eyes on the road," Colonie Police Traffic Investigator Jason DePaulo said. "Take your eyes off the road and put them on your phone and electronic device, and take your hand off the wheel, and you'll see the evidence is obvious on how that can effect someone's ability to oper...

CDPHP to offer coverage for doula services

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:19:35 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A local health insurer is breaking barriers by becoming the first in the region to offer doula coverage for pregnant women. CDPHP has expanded its coverage to include up to $1,500 for doula support. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The move follows a March rally at the Capitol to add this coverage to Medicaid. There are multiple states that currently require Medicaid to reimburse for doula services, including New Jersey, Florida, Maryland, Minnesota, and Rhode Island.

Rockies German Marquez departs game with apparent arm injury

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:19:35 GMT

Rockies right-hander German Marquez left Monday’s game against the Cardinals just before the sixth inning with an apparent injury to his right arm. He was warming up when he was taken out of the game.Marquez, an All-Star in 2021, appeared to be pointing to his right forearm as teammates came to the mound, and as manager Bud Black and head trainer Keith Dugger came out of the dugout to talk to him.The Rockies were leading the Cardinals 4-2 when Marquez left the game. He started the game pitching very well, setting the Cardinals down in order in the first three innings.Related ArticlesColorado Rockies | Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado, with 300 home runs, 10 Gold Gloves nearing Coors Field milestone Colorado Rockies | Rockies’ Yonathan Daza’s game-saving catch was sweet redemption Colorado Rockies | Rockies rally for wild, 7-6 win over the Nationals, gain series split Colorado Rockies | Thanks to Nuggets, Avs,...

Judge sentences 72-year-old Oakland man to federal prison for cooking crack

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:19:35 GMT

OAKLAND — Despite a defense argument that he has extensive medial issues, a 72-year-old man was sentenced to two years in federal prison for his role in a so-called “open air drug market” in East Oakland.George Moore Jr. must report to the Bureau of Prisons to serve his two-year prison term by May 5, according to an order signed by U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers. Moore pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess cocaine base for distribution and being a felon in possession of a Mossberg shotgun, both federal offenses. and the sentence was handed down in late February.The defense argued for a 366-day prison term, and listed 19 medical conditions that Moore suffers from, including heart disease, as well as 17 different medications he needs. Prosecutors argued for a prison term of 51 to 63 months, saying that Moore displayed “savviness” when he cooked cocaine powder into crack cocaine that was later sold openly at a home on the 200 block of Makin R...

Man arrested for driving drunk with kids, girlfriend in truck

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:19:35 GMT

(KRON) -- A man was arrested for driving drunk in the North Bay city of Cotati on Saturday, police said. The man is accused of driving with a .21 blood alcohol content while his girlfriend and two children were in his truck. The Cotati Police Department responded to Wilford Lane at 11:20 p.m. for a reported battery. The reporting party said that the suspect was intoxicated and punched a family member. According to CPD, the suspect then tried to take two small children, who were the kids of his girlfriend, and drive away with them. While he was drunkenly driving the kids, police said his girlfriend was in the bed of the truck -- she was trying to retrieve her kids when the suspect drove off. 5-year-old girl killed in shooting on I-880 in Fremont: CHP While officers were at the residence on Wilford Lane, the suspect returned with his girlfriend in the truck bed. The officers tried to stop him, CPD said, but he fled again. The suspect drove onto Highway 101, going erratically at a hi...

Rutschman, Mountcastle, Hays homer as Orioles beat A’s 5-1

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:19:35 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Adley Rutschman homered for the second straight game, Kyle Gibson earned his third victory in as many starts with Baltimore, and the Orioles defeated the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Monday night.Ryan Mountcastle and Austin Hays also went deep for Baltimore, which improved to 4-0 in series openers this season.The long balls coincided with the Orioles debuting a dugout celebration in which each player who homered took a drink from a hose attached to a funnel.“We want to make sure it’s rebranded a little bit: It’s a homer hose, not a dong bong,” Gibson said. “It’s a homer hose, just like as a kid you go out back and you take a drink from the water hose after you play outside playing Wiffle ball.”Oakland has lost five in a row and fell to a majors-worst 2-8, matching its worst start since 2010. The A’s have scored one run in their last three games and just 28 on the season.“We only scored one run,” Oakland manager Mark Kotsay said. “At the end of the day, offensively we di...

Murphy’s 2-run homer in 10th powers Braves past Reds, 5-4

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:19:35 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Sean Murphy hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Atlanta Braves recovered after blowing a two-run lead in the ninth to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 on Monday night.Murphy blasted the first pitch from Derek Law (0-2) to center field for his third hit of the game, driving in designated runner Austin Riley. Atlanta snapped a three-game skid.Jonathan India opened the 10th inning for the Reds with a single to right field off Dylan Lee (1-0), driving in designated runner Jose Barrero from second base for a 4-3 lead.Braves fill-in closer A.J. Minter blew a 3-1 lead in the ninth, wasting a strong start by rookie Bryce Elder.Minter allowed three straight hits and two runs before recording an out. Wil Myers reached on a single before pinch-hitter Stuart Fairchild’s drive to left field was deflected by Kevin Pillar, who tried to make a leaping grab over the wall and knocked the ball back to the warning track. Myers scored as Fairchild raced to third.Spencer Steer’s blo...