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Martindale, Odum lead Pacific over Lamar 77-76

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:28:35 GMT

STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Judson Martindale scored 15 points to lead Pacific and Moe Odum sealed the victory with a layup with 13 seconds left as the Tigers knocked off Lamar 77-76 on Saturday night.Martindale was 6 of 12 shooting (1 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Tigers (2-2). Cam Denson added 14 points while shooting 5 of 7 from the field and 4 for 8 from the line, and they also had six rebounds. Odum was 5 of 9 shooting, including 2 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 4 from the line to finish with 14 points, while adding eight assists.Cody Pennebaker led the Cardinals (2-2) in scoring, finishing with 22 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two steals. Lamar also got 14 points, 12 rebounds and four assists from Adam Hamilton. Chris Pryor also had 13 points and four assists.NEXT UPPacific plays Monday against North Dakota at home, and Lamar takes on Bethune-Cookman on Friday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from ...

Henderson, McCord combine for 4 TDs as No. 3 Ohio State beats Minnesota 37-3 with Michigan up next

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:28:35 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — TreVeyon Henderson rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns and Kyle McCord passed for 212 yards and two scores, leading No. 3 Ohio State to a 37-3 win over Minnesota on Saturday.Next up for the Buckeyes (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten, CFP No. 2) is a trip to Ann Arbor to face second-ranked Michigan (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten, CFP No. 3) next Saturday. The Wolverines beat Maryland 31-24 on Saturday.Ohio State coach Ryan Day said he “might have” watched some of his archrival’s game prior to his own game, but once Buckeyes took the field all attention was on Minnesota.“Our team did a great job of staying focused this week,” Day said. “Not easy to do for anybody, but we did stay in the moment and played well. But the moment we got in that locker room, it’s on to next week.”The Wolverines beat the Buckeyes the last two seasons (42-27 in 2021; 45-23 last season).“We say we prepare for it 365 days a year and I truly believe that,” McCord said. “The guys on the team, we think about it eve...

Police searching for at least one suspect in Westminster shooting

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:28:35 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Westminster Police Department said officers were searching for at least one suspect in a shooting Saturday evening.Police said it happened near 92nd Ave. and Federal Blvd.One man was taken to a hospital.Police were asking the public to avoid the area as officers searched for possibly two suspects.This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

Colorado House passes potential property tax task force; sends to Senate

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:28:35 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Colorado House of Representatives passed a legislative measure to create a commission that would develop long-term solutions to rising property tax payments in the state. The bill, HB23B-1003, passed by a vote of 39-21, according to a press release, and must be passed by the Senate to be placed before Gov. Jared Polis and signed into action. How could higher property tax payments affect Colorado’s economy? The measure, if passed, would create the Commission on Property Tax Task Force to outline plans for long and short-term property tax relief. Members of the task force would include legislators, a property tax administrator and different local government and community leaders. The goal of the bill is to map out potential long-term solutions to property taxes that have "been rising since Coloradans voted to repeal the Gallagher Amendment in 2020," according to the Colorado General Assembly's release.Rep. Marc Snyder sponsored the House bill. He said convening ...

Police: 14-year-old girl reported missing from North Miami Beach ran away from home

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:28:35 GMT

Police seek the public’s help in their search for a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing from North Miami Beach.According to North Miami Beach Police, Mariam Mohamed Elghaish ran away from home on Saturday.The teen stands 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs around 120 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black shirt and black pants.Officials urge anyone with information on Mohamed Elghaish’s whereabouts to contact North Miami Beach Police at 305-949-5500 or email Detective Zoila Exclusa at [email protected].

Firefighters battle flames after trailers ignite at New England Produce Center in Everett

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:28:35 GMT

Firefighters in Everett worked quickly to extinguish several trailers that went up in flames at the New England Produce Center on Saturday night.Video from the scene on Market Street showed firefighters using a hose to knock down the flames before they could spread.The cause of the fire is under investigation.No additional information was immediately available.

Bruins’ 1970 and 1972 Stanley Cup winners finally raise banner to rafters

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:28:35 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins’ Stanley Cup winners from 1970 and ’72 finally got their chance to raise a banner to the rafters on Saturday night.As part of the club’s 100th season celebration, the club honored what was called the “Big Bad Bruins Era” from 1960-76.During that period, they captured Cups in ’70 and ’72 but they never had a ceremony to raise the banner.Before the team faced longtime rival Montreal Canadiens, some of the members of those teams — led by Hall of Famers Bobby Orr and Johnny Bucyk — walked onto the ice wearing a jersey and hoisted banners.“I’ve seen it done in other cities and how they’ve gone about it, it meant a lot to our guys,” said former forward Wayne Cashman, 78, a member of both Cup winning teams. “You really feel the championship.”Dallas Smith, 82, a defenseman on both teams, also felt special pride raising the flags that honored the achievement.“It meant a lot,” he said, smiling. “It’s nice to be recognized. We’re lucky to have won the Cup twice....

Concord-Carlisle boys net sixth state title, first at Div. 1 level

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:28:35 GMT

WALPOLE – With its first chance at the Div. 1 boys soccer title, Concord-Carlisle got an early lead and never looked back at Walpole High on Saturday night.The top-seeded Patriots got a tally in each half to claim their first Div. 1 title and sixth overall as they won 2-0 over No. 2 Needham.“It feels amazing,” said coach Ray Pavlik about Concord-Carlisle’s first title since winning the Div. 2 title in 2017. “These guys played their hearts out tonight. We knew it was going to be a really tough match. … I’m so proud of these guys that have come so far each year.”Concord-Carlisle (20-0-1) made quick work as senior captain Brady Poor found senior captain Sean Fernandez-Davila for a header in the seventh minute as the Patriots took the 1-0 lead.“(Needham) came out hot and we knew we had to make them respect us going forward, otherwise they would keep pushing guys,” Pavlik said about the importance of that early goal. “I think our forwards did a wonderful job of being dangerous. Both team...

Alex Caruso credits confidence for his increased shooting, which leads the Chicago Bulls in efficiency: ‘If it’s the right shot, take it’

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:28:35 GMT

Haphazard shooting has defined a disastrous 4-9 start to the season for the Chicago Bulls. Every main rotational player is shooting well below their averages from last season — except Alex Caruso.The Bulls typically lean on Caruso as a defensive specialist. But he also the hottest hand on the floor at any given time the season, shooting at 63.2% clip from the field.That accuracy extends to long range. Caruso is 50% on 3-pointers, averaging 1.5 through 13 games. And while Zach LaVine (2.5) and Coby White (1.6) post slightly higher volumes of makes, it’s clear Caruso is the most reliable shooter from deep.This is easily the best start Caruso has had in his career. The guard is a strong shooter, averaging 43.7% from the field and 37.2% from 3-point range in his career. But Caruso entered Saturday’s game against the Miami Heat at the United Center sixth in the league in true shooting percentage.Caruso credits the sudden spike in his shooting to a new mindset.“Thi...

Bruins blow out the Canadiens, 5-2

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:28:35 GMT

After the Bruins’ greatest team of all time got a chance to raise the banner on the two Stanley Cups that were won in 1970 and ’72, the current day B’s put on a performance that could make a Black and Gold dreamer believe that maybe, just maybe, they could raise one of their own.The B’s improved their league-best record to 13-1-2 with a 5-2 win over their ancient rival Montreal Canadiens on a night the club celebrated the Big, Bad Bruins era.A week ago, the rebuilding Habs were the better team on Bell Centre ice and took a 3-2 overtime win, but they were no match for the B’s on Saturday. And in what is anomaly for the 2023-24 Bruins thus far, their goaltender for the night, Jeremy Swayman in this case, didn’t have to be one of their best for them to win. Trent Frederic led the way offensively with a pair of goals and David Pastrnak had three assists.After killing of the game’s first penalty, the B’s took a 1-0 lead on a 5-on-3 after Je...