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Winderman’s view: Heat utterly defenseless at the worst possible time

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:06:30 GMT

Observations and other notes of interest from Saturday night’s 129-100 loss to the Brooklyn Nets:– For weeks, since the All-Star break, the Heat have been skating by on their offense.– But in the playoffs (or play-in) more will be needed on the other side of the ball.– Because against an opponent that moves the ball, slow-footed is not the best footing.– So an expiration date on Kevin Love as the starting power forward?– Getting back to Caleb Martin?– At times Saturday, the Heat defense was atrocious.– With all the Nets needing to do was move that ball.– Yes, size helps against offensive rebounding.– And that was a struggle Saturday, too.– But a move has to be made with the defense.– Saturday’s third quarter said it all.– There was no there there.– Two words not often heard about the Heat: defensively inept.– Lately, the words have been hard to avoid.– Even when masked by winning.&#...

Mets send top prospects Brett Baty and Mark Vientos down to Triple-A, but ‘they’re a phone call away’

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:06:30 GMT

PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets came into camp with a lineup full of veterans and top prospects trying to take away a few of their jobs. Brett Baty and Mark Vientos made some excellent cases for inclusion on the Opening Day roster, but they were optioned to Triple-A on Saturday night, following the Mets’ penultimate Grapefruit League game of the spring.The decision to send the two corner infield prospects to the minor leagues to begin the 2023 season came down to experience. Although they made great strides during spring training, ultimately, the Mets decided that it would be best to give them more experience with Triple-A Syracuse. The Mets want to see how they handle certain situations and while they’ve both improved defensively, they want the duo to continue to refine that defense. The need to play every day in order to continue to improve.“They’re a phone call away should something come up,” Mets general manager Billy Eppler said. “They don...

Thousand of Ontarians without power after windstorm

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:06:30 GMT

Hydro One says tens of thousands of its customers have lost power after strong winds tore across most of southern Ontario on Saturday.The utility says more than 21,000 customers are without power as of 10:30 p.m.The outages stretch from just outside Ottawa to Pembroke, Parry Sound and Kingston and are scattered across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area to parts of Niagara and westward to just outside Windsor.The utility says the majority of the outages will be restored overnight.Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for areas including Kingston, Prince Edward, Niagara, Hamilton, London, Middlesex, Chatham-Kent and Windsor.The federal agency says affected areas will experience strong southwesterly winds gusting up to 90 or 100 km/h beginning Saturday evening.

One dead after stabbing at Keele subway station

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:06:30 GMT

One man has died after a stabbing at Keele subway station on Saturday night.Toronto police located a male victim with critical injuries just before 9:00 p.m. after responding to reports about one person being stabbed. Police confirm the incident took place inside the subway station.Paramedics transported the victim to hospital via an emergency run with critical injuries, but later announced the victim succumbed to the injuries.The suspect fled the scene and an investigation is ongoing. Keele station remains closed and delays are expected.STABBING: (UPDATE)Keele Subway– police o/s– Duty Inspector confirmed the victim succumbed to his injuries, and has been pronounced deceased– incident occurred in the subway station– TTC station will remained closed– expect delays– consider alternate routes#GO662891^al— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) March 26, 2023

Warmer temps and rain on the horizon ahead of Cubs Opening Day

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:06:30 GMT

Saturday morning consisted of heavy snow at times (N/NW Chicagoland), AM rain to snow elsewhere. NW 15-25, G35 mph. High: 38Saturday night: Mostly cloudy & not as cold. Much less wind. W 5-10 mph. Low: 30Sunday's forecast is looking partly cloudy and milder, except near the lake. NNE 5-10 mph. High: 47 Interactive Radar: Track showers and storm here Full forecast details at the WGN Weather CenterExtended outlook calls for rain/snow mix on Monday with highs near 40. Chilly weather continues Tuesday with some early showers and highs in the mid to low 40s. Dry for most of Tue and Wed with some showers returning late Wed night. Soggy but milder for the end of the week with highs in the mid to upper 50s. 

Last WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play in Austin ends support for benefitting charities

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:06:30 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Once this year's World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play wraps up, so will its support for the two charitable organizations it raises money for.The tournament has benefitted First Tee, a golf-based leadership program for kids, for the last 8 years and Dell Children's HERE Campaign, which helps families pay for treatment at Dell Children's Medical Center, since 2020.As KXAN.com reported earlier this month, the tournament's executive director announced the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play would not return to Austin after 2023. 2023 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play to be last in Austin Both beneficiaries say they are grateful to have had the tournament's support for the years that they did.In a statement, executive director of the Dell Children's Foundation Susan Hewlitt said the tournament has raised over $1.4 million for the hospital's Blood and Cancer Center."We could not be more thankful for the PGA Tour team, the Dell Technologies team, Austin Count...

Colorado Rapids score late in 2nd half, salvage 1-1 tie with Austin FC

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:06:30 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The winless Colorado Rapids were banging on Austin FC's door for nearly the entire match, and then it finally opened.While still winless, the Rapids salvaged a draw after Kevin Cabral scored in the 85th minute to end the match 1-1 Saturday at Q2 Stadium. MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersColorado outshot Austin FC in total 17-7 and 8-3 with shots on goal. Austin FC did well to keep a second goal from going in as the Rapid's ended the match with 2.1 expected goals, a metric used to predict goals using historical data on goals from similar shots. Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff said he had to "piece together" a back defensive line without a true center back due to Julio Cascante's injury and not having Leo Väisänen available for the match. Väisänen is on international duty with Finland's national team at the Euro qualifiers.Nick Lima and Alex Ring have had ...

Boys state basketball: Totino-Grace hangs on to beat DeLaSalle for 3A crown

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:06:30 GMT

With a state championship slowing slipping out of his team’s grasp, Taison Chatman delivered in the clutch.The senior made four free throws in the final 16.7 seconds and forced a bad game-tying shot by an opponent as Totino-Grace narrowly avoided a catastrophic collapse and beat DeLaSalle 50-46 in the Class 3A boys’ basketball championship game.“Very seldom in this tournament do you see teams win not on the shoulders of seniors and tonight was no exception,” said coach Nick Carroll.It’s the second straight title for the 24-8 Eagles. Last year, Totino-Grace used a game-ending 14-3 run to beat DeLaSalle 50-44 for the title.“That’s what we prepared for the whole season. It’s hard enough to get one, but we went back to back. It brings us a lot of excitement, as you can tell,” said center Patrick Bath, who said he lost much of his voice celebrating in the locker room.Chatman finished with 20 points and 12 rebounds.The Eagles went the final 7:27 without a basket, scoring seven points. Tha...

Boys state basketball: Wayzata outlasts Park Center for second 4A title in three years

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:06:30 GMT

Jackson McAndrew scored five of his game-high 25 points in overtime, and Wayzata beat Park Center 75-71 Saturday night for the Class 4A boys basketball championship.The Trojans got a little revenge, too.It’s the second title in three years for Wayzata, which fell 58-53 to Park Center last year.McAndrew is 6-foot-9 and listed as a guard, and justifiably so. Not afraid to battle inside — he had nine rebounds — the junior can handle the ball with ease and is quick on his first step. He showcased those with a drive off the left wing for an easy basket for a 71-68 lead.A 3-pointer from Jackson Fowlkes tied the game — and were the final Pirates’ points — but McAndrew’s 3-point shot from the right wing found nothing but net 11 seconds later for a 74-71 lead midway through the extra four minutes.Hayden Tibbets had 18 points and Jake Schmitt 13 for the Trojans (27-4).The end of regulation was nearly déjà vu for Wayzata.Out of a timeout with 1:24 remaining, the Trojans played for a final shot...

High five! St. Louis CITY SC improves historic start, now 5-0

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:06:30 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY - Five games, five wins for St. Louis CITY SC! The historic start continues with a 4-0 road victory over Real Salt Lake. CITY SC rallied for four goals in the second half. Niko Gioacchini broke the scoresheet open in the 47th minute. Klauss added on a pair of goals and now has five in five games. Rasmus Alm capped the scoring in the 76th minute. Roman Bürki stopped eight shots on goal and the defense anchored CITY SC to its second consecutive clean sheet. CITY SC set the record for best start in MLS history last weekend with a 3-0 home victory over the San Jose Earthquakes. Attendance has exceeded 22,000 fans for both home contests thus far. St. Louis returns home for its third home match next Saturday, April 1 against Minnesota United FC. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.