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Lynx have No. 2 pick in draft Monday with eye to future

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:27:15 GMT

The Lynx enter Monday’s WNBA draft in a different position with a different philosophy.Minnesota will pick No. 2 — its highest selection in years — and have an eye more toward the future than the immediate future.So while Minnesota’s current roster may look like one that would require a center or a point guard, making next year’s team as competitive as possible isn’t the primary concern.The Lynx are building toward the future.“You pick who is the best available,” ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo said. “Even if Minnesota doesn’t necessarily have the need for that position this year, if that’s what’s best available, I would expect that’s what they take. And I think it’s also important when you look at teams and drafts, as much as you look at the needs for what they have this year, you also have to look at when contracts expire and what their needs might be in the immediate future.”And that appears to be the approach. Minnesota has l...

Funeral services announced for Missouri soldiers killed in Black Hawk crash

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:27:15 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Visitation and funeral services have been announced for two Missouri soldiers who died last month in a military helicopter crash.Chief Warrant Officer 3 Zachary Esparza, of Jackson, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rusten Smith, of Rolla, were killed on March 29, when the Black Hawk helicopters they were riding in crashed near Fort Campbell during a nighttime training exercise. Esparza was 36; Smith was 32.Both men served in the United States Army's 101st Airborne Division. Seven other soldiers were killed in the crash. Esparza and two others were posthumously promoted to the next rank.Smith was raised in St. James, Missouri, and graduated from John F. Hodge High School in 2009. He enlisted in the Army in 2012 and became a Black Hawk pilot. He served multiple tours in Afghanistan and Eastern Europe.Esparza, a St. Louis native, graduated from Bayless High School in 2005 and later attended Southeast Missouri State. He joined the Army in 2010 and deployed to Afghanistan from 201...

Nuggets’ reserves handle Kings, snapping three-game losing streak in regular-season finale

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:27:15 GMT

It didn’t matter that the No. 1 seed had long been sealed, or that all of Denver’s normal starters were in street clothes on Sunday afternoon.The Nuggets needed a win, to snap a three-game losing streak, to establish something positive ahead of the postseason, or, at minimum, because fans packed Ball Arena for another sellout crowd. Against the No. 3 seed Kings, who played their starters for the first half, Denver found its mojo again in the regular season finale. The Nuggets’ 109-95 win was an emphatic defensive statement by players who might not see the court in the postseason.Fortunately, the next time Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Michael Porter Jr. and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope see the floor, the playoffs will be here. Who Denver will face won’t be determined until the end of this week’s play-in tournament.But on Sunday, next week’s opponent was far from their minds. What mattered was erasing the stench of a rotten road trip.Bruce Brown powered the offense with 21 po...

Masters Live Updates | Phil Mickelson surges into contention

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:27:15 GMT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Live updates from Sunday’s third and fourth round of the Masters (all times local):5:30 p.m.Phil Mickelson has turned back the clock at Augusta National.The 52-year-old Mickelson shot a 7-under 65 in the closing round of the Masters, sinking a 15-foot birdie putt at the final hole to give himself a shot at a fourth green jacket.Lefty walked to the clubhouse with an 8-under 280 and trailing leader Jon Rahm by only two strokes. Brooks Koepka is also at 8 under. Rahm and Koepka still have eight holes to play. Mickelson can only sit back and watch, having matched his best round ever at the Masters and a score that might be good enough if the final group falters.He already is the oldest major champion in golf history, winning the 2021 PGA Championship. Since then, he’s struggled with his game and become the face of the upstart LIV Golf tour, a role that has brought such controversy he skipped last year’s Masters. 5:15 p.m.Jon Rahm is making the...

Woman hospitalized after being hit by vehicle in San Jose

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:27:15 GMT

A woman suffered life-threatening injuries when she was hit by a vehicle in San Jose.The woman was hospitalized around midday Sunday after a vehicle collided with her at the intersection of 11th Street and E Santa Clara Street, which is about two blocks from the San Jose State University campus, according to the San Jose Police Department.Officers closed off several roads in the area while investigating the crash, police said.The circumstances of the crash were not immediately clear, and police did not release any further information about the wreck or the woman who was hit.Anyone with information about the crash can contact Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at 408-947-7867 or at svcrimestoppers.org.

Warriors use record-setting first quarter to secure playoff spot in chaotic West

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:27:15 GMT

PORTLAND — A record-setting first quarter allowed the Warriors to cruise to their needed win on Sunday — and watch the rest of the West light up in chaos in the process.Golden State secured a top-six seed in the Western Conference with their dominant 157-101 win over the undermanned Portland Trail Blazers on what was the most eventful final day of the NBA regular season in recent memory. The Warriors’ final seeding placement will be determined by the outcome of the ongoing Phoenix Suns-Los Angeles Clippers game.Klay Thompson entered Sunday needing only five 3s to become the third NBA player to record 300 triples in a season. He wasted no time in accomplishing that feat, knocking down five of his first six shots from deep in the first five minutes. Thompson’s red-hot start as well as an explosive and aggressive Jordan Poole helped power the Warriors to 55 points, the most scored in the first quarter in league history. The Warriors built their lead up to 31 points at...

Athletics lose 11-0 to Rays for second straight day and are outscored 31-5 in series

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:27:15 GMT

The Athletics were face to face with the team they want to be when they grow up and learned that making up the difference could take longer than anyone imagined.The Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game devastation of the A’s Sunday at Tropicana Field, winning 11-0 for their ninth straight victory.The A’s slink out of town en route to Baltimore having been outscored 31-5 over three games. The Athletics were not only dominated by a far superior team, but made it infinitely easier for the Rays to make history because of their poor defense and an endless supply of free baserunners.Tampa Bay improved to 9-0, a season-opening streak that is unprecedented in that the Rays have won every game by four or more runs and have a run differential of plus-57. The news got worse for the A’s when it was learned outfielder Seth Brown sustained an oblique injury and be placed on the injured list, according to MLB.com.The A’s fall to 2-7, having had to wear 11-0 defeats on back...

The 2023 Toyota Venza XLE Nightshade AWD Hybrid SUV

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:27:15 GMT

The Bottom Line: What is a Venza? A Venza is a midsize SUV built in the Aichi, Japan assembly plant, and sold worldwide by Toyota. The Venza slots in between the Toyota RAV 4 and the Toyota Highlander, with 2 rows of seats. All 2023 Venza’s are hybrid models, with a 2.5L liter 4 cylinder engine, 219 combined system net horsepower and AWD all wheel drive.New for 2023, Venza’s unique style gets an extra infusion of coolness with the new Nightshade Edition. Based on the XLE trim level this package is all about style, with the Venza being adorned in black accents contrasted by one of three available colors with dark trim. Nightshade is Toyota’s term for a styling trend that has swept car design in recent years; vehicles with darkened trim.The 2023 Venza Nightshade edition has unique exterior details. It features a black front grille with black trimmed headlights and taillights, a black rear spoiler, black mirror caps, and black body ID badges. The exterior is painted e...

Photos: 16th annual RoboGames 2023 competition at Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:27:15 GMT

The 16th annual RoboGames 2023 competition kicked off at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton on Thursday for the first time since 2019.Bouncing back after a three-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic and attracting thousands of contestants and more than 500 robots, the four-day event features tiny quarter-sized autonomous robots, hockey and soccer-playing humanoid robots, art robots and more.This year’s participating countries include Brazil, Canada, China, Ecuador, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, UK, USA, and Ukraine.RoboGames, the world’s largest robot competition, hosted its annual international event presented by Visit Tri-Valley. The family-friendly celebration of all things robotics showcased hundreds of robots from across the globe competing in more than 40 robot events, including a 250-pound robot combat, humanoid kung-fu, soccer and 11 events just for kids, along with demonstrations by leading robotics industr...

MLS investigating on-field language in San Jose Quakes vs NY Red Bulls match

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:27:15 GMT

(KRON) -- Major League Soccer has launched an investigation into an on-field incident during a match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls on Saturday night in New Jersey, according to a statement from Major League Soccer. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Breaking News SIGN UP NOW The San Jose Earthquakes ended a close road match against the New York Red Bulls in Harrison, New Jersey in a draw. However, play came to a halt for about 15 minutes in the second half after an incident on the field. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; wid...