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Lakers looking for boost after falling behind Denver in conference finals

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:53:32 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although the Los Angeles Lakers’ late-season transformation is one of this NBA season’s best stories, LeBron James and his teammates finally appear to be running out of steam in the Western Conference finals.They’ve also finally run into an opponent capable of making sure this story doesn’t have a completely happy ending.After looking weary and mistake-prone in Denver during their first back-to-back losses in over two months, the Lakers face a must-win Game 3 Saturday.Los Angeles has been on a prolonged roll ever since the trade deadline, going 27-12 while surging into the playoff picture, winning a play-in game and knocking out two higher-seeded opponents in six games. But that roll has finally been slowed by Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the respect-hungry Nuggets, whose superior late-game play was the reason they’re up 2-0.“This is not the NCAA Tournament,” James said. “It’s the first team to four wins. We have an opportunity to go home and p...

PGA Live Updates | Spieth, Rahm among those flirting with cut at PGA Championship

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:53:32 GMT

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler has joined Corey Conners in a share of the lead at the PGA Championship. Way down the leaderboard, there’s another race going on.Who gets to return to Oak Hill on Saturday?The cut was shaping up to be 5-over par, and every shot matters to Masters champion Jon Rahm and Jordan Spieth.Rahm was one shot outside the cut line until he made birdies on the 13th and 14th holes to get to 4 over. Spieth was moving in the right direction until he bogeyed the 11th, made double bogey on the 12th and a bogey on the 14th to fall to 6 over. Spieth was in a bunker in front of the reachable par-4 14th hole and sent that over the fence and out-of-bounds.He bounced back with a birdie on the 15th and was right on the cut line at 5 over.Among those certain to miss was Talor Gooch. That’s only significant because Gooch is No. 63 in the world. The top 60 after this week are exempt into the U.S. Open. Gooch did not enter qualifying, and therefore won’...

Jim Brown’s Records

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:53:32 GMT

Jim Brown’s RecordsThe National Football League records held by Jim Brown who played from 1957-1965 with the Cleveland Browns:Most seasons leading league rushing — 8, 1957-61, 1963-65.Most consecutive seasons leading league rushing — 5, 1957-61.Most seasons leading league in rushing attempts — 6, 1958-59, 1961, 1963-65.Most rushing yards per game average, career: 104.3, 1957-65.Fewest games to reach 12,000 career rushing yard: 115, 1957-1965.Most seasons leading league in rushing touchdowns — 5, 1957-59, 1963, 1965.Most consecutive seasons leading league in touchdowns — 3, 1957-59 (tied).Most seasons leading league in yards from scrimmage — 6, 1958-59, 1961, 1963-65.Most seasons leading league, combined net yards: 5, 1958-61, 1964.Most consecutive seasons leading league, combined net yards: 4, 1958-61.Highest average yards from scrimmage per game, career (100 games): 125.52 (14,811 yards/118 games)1957-65.Most rushing touchdowns, one half: 4, Nov. 18, 1962.First 1,500 yard rus...

Simona Halep faces 2nd doping charge over biological passport; had failed drug test at US Open

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:53:32 GMT

Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep has been accused of a second doping offense by the International Tennis Integrity Agency for irregularities in her Athlete Biological Passport.The charge announced Friday “is separate and in addition to” the provisional suspension Halep received last year after failing a drug test during the U.S. Open in August, the ITIA said.Halep is a 31-year-old from Romania who reached No. 1 in the WTA rankings in 2017. She won Wimbledon in 2019, beating 23-time major champion Serena Williams in the final, a year after winning the French Open.The ITIA said the new charge “was based on an assessment” of Halep’s biological passport profile by an expert panel. Such passports provide a baseline reading of substances in an athlete’s body and are considered a way to help chart doping.“We understand that today’s announcement adds complexity to an already high-profile situation. From the outset of this process — and indeed any other at the ITIA — we have r...

Free bathroom kits help Coloradans 'doo' the right thing outdoors

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:53:32 GMT

GOLDEN, Colo. (KDVR) — Starting next week, anyone planning to spend time outdoors in Colorado can get a free bathroom kit to help keep themselves and the trails clean. “It’s called the Doo Colorado Right campaign, and that’s spelled with two O’s,” Jake Thomas said. Thomas is a co-founder of the Colorado-based Pact Outdoors. The company makes and sells backcountry bathroom kits aimed at helping people properly dispose of their waste on trails. “For us, when we saw the increase in this rising poop problem we realized that we have kits for everything we do outdoors. We have first aid kits, we have cook kits and these kits make it easier to be prepared. So why, if going to the bathroom is something we generally do every day, do we not have simple easy-to-use kits for people to poop in the woods?” Thomas said. The kits contain a trowel, water-activated wipes and special tablets made of fungi roots to help waste break down more easily.  Summer guide to visiting ...

Will poor air quality impact Denver's Colfax Marathon?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:53:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Smoke from wildfires in Canada is blowing into Denver and causing poor air quality.According to IQAir, Denver ranked in the top five for worst air quality in the world on Friday. Fortunately, rain and wind direction should help the air quality before Sunday's marathon, but doctors suggest avoiding any last-minute training on Friday."If you ordinarily run 3 or 4 miles and don’t have any trouble and you're out there running today, kind of in your last tune-up for the marathon, and you’re having a lot of trouble breathing, we’d say probably stop you’re run," said Dr. Anthony Gerber, a pulmonologist and air quality expert with National Jewish Health. "If the breathing is bad enough you might even have to have someone look at you." Denver ranks top 5 for worst air quality in the world on Friday Gerber said his best advice is to listen to your body. If your breathing becomes extra strained, it might be a good time to stop. "If you're running out here and breathing isn't ...

DU women's lacrosse team in Final Four

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:53:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The University of Denver women's lacrosse team is Final Four bound.For the first time in school history, the No. 5 DU women’s lacrosse team is heading to the finals after defeating No. 4 North Carolina 5-4. "I'm so proud of this team," head coach Liza Kelly, who won her 300th career game Thursday, said. "I don't even know what to do with myself. It hasn't hit me yet. We talked pregame and I said 'Act as if you've never been here before. Act as if you've never been to a Final Four.' It's everything you ever wanted." Tickets on sale for Nuggets watch parties at Ball Arena The victory continued the Pioneers' unbeaten streak to 22 games this season, the only undefeated team in the country.DU will face No. 1 Northwestern Friday, May 26 at the WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. The National Championship game is Sunday, May 28.

BSO search for 56-year-old man missing from Lauderdale Lakes facility

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:53:32 GMT

The Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit is seeking the public’s help in finding a missing 56-year-old man.John Moore Jr was last seen at around 1 p.m., at the Henderson Behavioral Health Facility, located at 4720 N. State Road 7, Friday. He was last seen wearing a white shirt and gray pants. Moore stands at 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighs around 190 pounds, has gray hair and brown eyes.According to detectives, employees at the Henderson Behavioral Health Cacility stated Moore experiences mental illness.Anyone with information on Moore’s whereabouts is urged contact BSO Detective Leonard Charla at 954-321-4274 or the BSO non-emergency number at 954-764- HELP(4357).

Jimmy Buffett hospitalized, postpones show

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:53:32 GMT

(CNN) — A Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band concert scheduled to be held in Charleston, South Carolina this weekend, has been postponed due to the singer being hospitalized.Buffett announced the news in posts on both his site and on social media.“Two days ago, I was just back from a trip to the Bahamas, thawing out from the California ‘winter tour,’ and chomping at the bit to get to Charleston,” his note reads. “I had to stop in Boston for a check-up but wound up back in the hospital to address some issues that needed immediate attention.”Buffett added, “Growing old is not for sissies, I promise you.”The 76-year-old did not share exactly what is ailing him, but promised to perform his postponed concert as soon as he is able.“Thank you for your prayers and thoughts, your amazing years of loyalty, and just remember, ‘NOT YET!’” his note ended.Ticket holders will receive emailed information regarding the rescheduled date.

Activists continue campaign to change name of Faneuil Hall

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:53:32 GMT

Local activists again called for change Friday, continuing a campaign to change the name of Boston’s Faneuil Hall. One of Boston’s most famous buildings, Faneuil Hall has been the subject of controversy due to the fact that the building was named after a prominent slave owner. Various activists have protested the building’s name in the past. This week, activists were back again, filling the hallways of Boston City Hall to deliver more than 3,000 Change.org petition signatures protesting the name to the City Council. “Rid this city of anti-Black symbols in Boston,” Rev. Kevin Peterson said Friday. “Peter Faneuil was a racial bigot,” Peterson continued. “He was a slave owner. He was a person who derived much of his wealth through the procurement and the selling of slaves.”Minister John Gibbons also spoke, saying “the name of Faneuil on our most iconic public building hides, gives camouflage, obscures and insults the true history of Boston, which is to say that our...