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Nuggets 3-pointers: Eric Spoelstra wisely elects to make Nikola Jokic a scorer in NBA Finals Game 2, not a distributor

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:30:20 GMT

Initial observations from Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat at Ball Arena.1. Spo’s Joker decision: After Nikola Jokic sliced and diced the Heat with immaculate passes in Game 1, Eric Spoelstra decided to make Joker be a scorer instead of a distributor Sunday night. In the series opener, Jokic had six first-quarter assists before his first shot attempt and 10 assists vs. three shot attempts at halftime. In Game 2, he was 3-for-6 shooting with just one assist in the first eight minutes. Miami didn’t send help, living with one-on-one post matchups for most of the night. Bam Adebayo was serviceable. Cody Zeller was not. Jokic feasted on him in the third quarter, even calling for Bruce Brown to clear out late in the shot clock at one point. (He scored.) After an 18-point third, Jokic had 31 points on 23 field goal attempts but only three assists. Two of them were difficult oops, not because of Heat double-teams. Miami is cool with that &#...

Yankees score runs in final 3 innings for 4-1 victory over Dodgers

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:30:20 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Rizzo scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning on a grounder and the New York Yankees edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 Sunday in what was a pitchers dual for six innings between Domingo Germán and Bobby Miller.Anthony Volpe provided some insurance with a two-run homer in the ninth for the Yankees, who were without AL MVP Aaron Judge, after he injured his right foot after crashing into the right-field bullpen door while making a running catch on Saturday.J.D. Martinez homered for the Dodgers, who dropped the final two games in the series.Germán and Miller matched zeroes as the teams combined for only four hits in the first six innings.Dodgers’ rookie Miller allowed only one hit in his six innings, becoming the first Dodgers’ pitcher since at least 1901 to allow one hit or fewer within his first three big league starts. The 24-year old right-hander struck out seven and walked two in his third start. Miller — the 29th overall pick in the 2020...

Australian official pardons woman who has spent 20 years in prison for killing her 4 children

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:30:20 GMT

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian official pardons woman who has spent 20 years in prison for killing her 4 children.Source

Norma Hunt, wife of late Chiefs founder and only woman to attend every Super Bowl, dies at 85

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:30:20 GMT

Norma Hunt, the second wife of the late Kansas City Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt and the only woman to attend every Super Bowl, has died. She was 85.The Hunt family, which still owns the franchise, announced the passing of the Chiefs’ matriarch in a statement released by the team Sunday night. No cause of death was given.Norma Hunt was among the few to have attended every Super Bowl when she was present for the Chiefs’ 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 12 in Glendale, Arizona. Lamar Hunt, one of the founders of the AFL and a force behind its 1970 merger with the NFL, died in 2006.Norma Hunt had two sons, Clark and Daniel, and was closely linked to the Chiefs franchise through her charitable work. Clark Hunt became the chairman of the franchise after his father’s death and has become a leading voice in NFL ownership.“Mom was steadfastly devoted to her family and fiercely passionate about her family’s sports teams,” the Hunt family said. “She was ...

Hoskins, Loer combine for 4-hitter, Xavier eliminates Vanderbilt 2-1 at Nashville Regional

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:30:20 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Luke Hoskins and Justin Loer combined to throw a four-hitter, Jared Cushing scored the go-ahead run when Matthew DePrey was hit by a pitch in the seventh inning and Xavier beat host Vanderbilt 2-1 Sunday in a loser-out game at the Nashville Regional. Xavier (39-24) advances to play Oregon later Sunday and must beat the Ducks twice to advance to the super regionals. Oregon is a win away from advancing. DePrey, who came to the plate with two outs and the bases loaded, was hit by the first pitch he faced to bring home Jared Cushing and give the Musketeers their first lead of the game at 2-1 in the bottom of the seventh inning. Hoskins (7-2) allowed a run on three hits with two walks and four strikeouts in seven innings pitched for Xavier. Justin Loer (7 saves) gave up a hit with three strikeouts in two scoreless innings of relief. Jonathan Vastine led off the third with a double and then scored on single by Davis Diaz to give Vanderbilt (42-20) a 1-0 lead. DePre...

Moore hits 2 HRs, Beam has 10 Ks as Tennessee beats Charlotte, wins Clemson Regional

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:30:20 GMT

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Christian Moore went 2 for 2 with two home runs, four RBIs and three runs scored, Zane Denton also hit a home run, and Tennessee beat Charlotte 9-2 on Sunday to win the Clemson Regional. Tennessee (41-19), which beat the 49ers 8-1 on Friday to knock them into the loser’s bracket, advances to the super regionals for the third consecutive season. Moore led off the bottom of the second with a home run and Zane Denton, who smacked to homers in a 14-inning win over Clemson on Saturday night, hit a solo shot to cap a three-run bottom of the fourth and give the Volunteers a 4-0 lead. Drew Beam (8-4) had 10 strikeouts in six innings pitched, allowing four hits and two runs. Camden Sewell threw two scoreless innings of relief before a 1-2-3 ninth by AJ Russell. Charlotte’s Austin Knight led off the fifth with a home run and Cam Fisher’s double scored Blake Jackson in the top of the sixth to trim the deficit to 4-2 but Moore hit a two-run shot in the bot...

Estas decisiones no fueron populares. Jimmy Carter las tomó de todos modos

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:30:20 GMT

(CNN) — Una parte importante del legado de Jimmy Carter no ha recibido demasiada atención, ni siquiera en medio de la reciente avalancha de homenajes al 39º presidente de Estados Unidos tras ingresar en un centro de cuidados paliativos.Las medidas que Carter tomó durante su presidencia siguen dando forma a Estados Unidos décadas después de que dejara el cargo. Pero no le ayudaron en las urnas.Gracias a las medidas de Carter, cientos de miles de personas que huían de la persecución tuvieron la oportunidad de llegar a Estados Unidos cuando él era presidente. Y millones más se reasentaron en Estados Unidos después de que dejara el cargo.“Era muy consciente del costo político”, afirma el biógrafo de Carter Kai Bird, autor de “The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter”. Cuando se trataba de abordar cuestiones difíciles, dice Bird, Carter no rehuía a la hora de hacer lo que creía correcto.Y ahí es donde Carter se encontró en el verano de 1979, to...

Jokic scores 41 points in Nuggets Game 2 loss to Heat in NBA Finals

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:30:20 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Nuggets lost to the Miami Heat 108-111 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals Sunday night at Ball Arena. The Heat came out blazing going up at one point in the first quarter by 11 but the Nuggets battled back to take and hold on to the lead into halftime. Max Strus, who was 0 for 10 in Game 1, had four 3-pointers in the first quarter. Jimmy Butler made a jumper with 4:56 left in the opening quarter to put Miami up 21-10, tying the second-biggest lead any opponent had built in Denver so far in these playoffs. Nuggets fever showing big in Denver neighborhood Denver led 57-51 at halftime after they built a substantial lead in the second quarter. But Miami continued to chip away and climb back within six. At the half, Strus led all Heat scorers with 14 points while Nikola Jokic had 13 for Denver. The Nuggets led 83-75 going into the fourth quarter with Jokic having taken over the game leading all scorers with 31 points. Miami outscored Denver 36-25 in the final perio...

Video shows burglar wearing box to mask head while targeting Miami Gardens business

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:30:20 GMT

Police are investigating a commercial burglary in Miami Gardens where the subject used a cardboard box to conceal their identityMiami Gardens Police units responded to the scene of the incident at a business in the area of Northwest 183rd Street and 45th Avenue, at around 8:30 a.m., Sunday.Surveillance video showed the masked burglar smashing glass cases and collecting everything inside, including several rolls of lottery tickets, cigarettes, watches and cash.Police said the subject fled in an unknown direction.If you have any information on this burglary or the subject’s whereabouts, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

7’s Lynn Martinez, Billy Barnes awarded for contributions to broadcasting at NATAS ceremony

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:30:20 GMT

Two members of 7News’ family received a high honor for their outstanding work in television.The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences hosted the Silver Circle Awards ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Sunday afternoon.The organization recognizes professionals who dedicated more than 25 years to the business and community.7News anchor and Deco Drive host Lynn Martinez spent 30 of them at WSVN.“It was a challenge for me going from anchoring the news about crime and politics and death to changing into some sparkly dress and, within 30 minutes, be this great, entertaining, funny person,” she said. “What a privilege it is to do something you love.”NATAS honored another major milestone, by longtime WSVN studio technician Billy Barnes, who received the Gold Circle for committing more than 50 years of his life to the broadcasting industry.“I’ve been around some great talent, some great crews, and the men and women of Channel 7 have been a par...