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Kiszla: Jamal Murray’s return reminds NBA why it’s overdue to give him All-Star recognition

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:09:29 GMT

There’s no longer any question the NBA is overdue in recognizing Nuggets guard Jamal Murray as an All-Star, and all the proof we needed was for him to sit on his fanny.With Murray nursing an injured hamstring for nearly a month, the defending champions limped along with a 6-5 record, looking more vulnerable than unstoppable.With Murray lacing up his blue sneakers Wednesday night for a triumphant return to action, the Nuggets again looked like the most unstoppable offensive force in basketball, rolling to a 134-124 victory against Houston.Consider it a lesson learned about the fragile nature of building a dynasty.No basketball player on the planet can do the Joker things that Denver center Nikola Jokic does.But the Nuggets are not the reigning league champs without Murray, who averaged 26.1 points and 7.1 assists in last season’s playoffs. They would not have rolled to the first victory parade in franchise history, fashioning a sweet 16-4 record along the way, without Mur...

Jamal Murray returns, Michael Porter Jr. stars as Nuggets rip Rockets

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:09:29 GMT

When the Nuggets’ starting lineup was introduced Wednesday night, the gravel-voiced public address announcer at Ball Arena screeched: “He’s back!”Taking his cue, guard Jamal Murray, who missed 11 games because of a strained left hamstring, pumped his fist in the air as the fans serenaded him with cheers.And while Murray was the main attraction in Denver’s 134-124 cruiser over Houston, it was Michael Porter Jr. who hogged the spotlight.Porter was sensational, especially in the first half as the Nuggets took a 76-59 lead into the locker room. He scored 23 points, making 8 of 10 shots and draining 6 of 7 shots from 3-point range. Porter finished with 30 points on 11-of-17 shooting (7 for 12 on 3-pointers) and added 10 rebounds and five assists.When the Rockets whittled Denver’s lead to 103-93 late in the third quarter, it was Porter who answered with an off-balance 3-pointer from the top of the key to snuff out the Rockets’ rally.Denver center Nikola Jokic did w...

Denver police release body camera footage of man who died after arrest

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:09:29 GMT

Denver Police Department officials on Wednesday released body-worn-camera video of the arrest of a 36-year-old man who stopped breathing minutes after he was handcuffed and died less than two days later.Police arrested James Hutchinson about 12:20 a.m. Nov. 15, 25 minutes after Hutchinson called 911 and reportedly was rambling and yelling at a dispatcher and stating he thought he was having a heart attack, Cmdr. Matt Clark said during a news conference about the incident Wednesday.Hutchinson stopped breathing shortly after he was handcuffed and was pronounced dead at Denver Health at 6 a.m. Nov. 16, Clark said. The cause  of Hutchinson’s death is under investigation by the medical examiner’s office.Hutchinson hung up on the dispatcher after he called 911, Clark said. The call-taker tried to call him back, but his phone was out of service. The dispatcher still initiated a response for a medical incident, Clark said.Two minutes later, a security guard at the King Soopers at 1331...

Loved ones mourn Hollywood exec killed by homeless woman

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:09:29 GMT

Loved ones are mourning a Hollywood executive who was shot and killed by a homeless woman who had broken into his home.The victim Michael Latt, 33, was found shot Monday night in his Mid-Wilshire home on the 900 block of Alandele Avenue around 6 p.m.A woman, Jameelah Elena Michl, 36, was arrested at the scene as the suspected shooter, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Latt was transported to a local hospital where he died a few hours later.His sudden death has left colleagues stunned and loved ones devastated. Some of Latt’s friends described him as a “social justice warrior.”Latt was born into an entertainment family and worked as a marketing agent for films. His mother, Michell Satter, who is a founding senior director for Sundance Film Festival, said her son was devoted to helping others.From left: Common, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Michael Latt seen in a personal photo.Michael Latt, 33, in a photo from his Instagram. (@michaellatt)Michael Latt seen in a personal photo....

KNBR announces layoffs to on-air and behind-the-scenes staff

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:09:29 GMT

KNBR, the self-proclaimed Sports Leader in the Bay Area, made some significant cuts Wednesday, laying off several well-known members of its on-air staff.Paul McCaffrey, the co-host of the “Murph and Mac Show,” was one of those cut, as was F.P. Santangelo, the evening show host. “Murph and Mac” ran from 6-10 a.m. and Santangelo’s hosting shift was 6-10 p.m. Those slots are now listed as “KNBR programming” on the station’s website.Afternoon co-host Adam Copeland, who was promoted to programming director in recent weeks, addressed the layoffs at the top of the 6 p.m. hour along with Tom Tolbert, who joins him on the “Tolbert & Copes” afternoon show.Much of the rest of Wednesday’s programming was normal: McCaffrey and co-host Brian Murphy hosted their morning show, with appearances from Giants play-by-play man Duane Kuiper and others.“I want to thank everyone @KNBR for the amazing opportunity to be a part of the...

The 10 most expensive reported home sales in Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton the week of Nov. 20

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:09:29 GMT

A house in Danville that sold for $3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton in the past week.In total, 14 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2 million. The average price per square foot ended up at $754.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Nov. 20 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $1.8 million, single-family house in the 700 block of Graham CourtThe sale of the single family residence in the 700 block of Graham Court in Danville has been finalized. The price was $1,825,000, and the new owners took over the house in November. The house was built in 1979 and has a living area of 3,043 square feet. The price per square foot was $600. The house features four bedrooms and three bathrooms.Graham Court9. $2 million, single-family home in the 400 block of Fulton C...

Krikke, Perkins lead Iowa to 103-78 victory over North Florida

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:09:29 GMT

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Ben Krikke and Tony Perkins scored 21 points each and Iowa rode a 56-point second half to a 103-78 victory over North Florida on Wednesday night.Patrick McCaffery and Owen Freeman added 16 points each and Payton Sandfort scored 10 for Iowa (5-2).A hook shot by Dorian James gave North Florida a 50-49 lead early in the second half but a 17-5 run capped by Sandfort’s 3-pointer put the Hawkeyes up 11. Another Sandfort 3-pointer gave the Hawkeyes an 80-61 lead a couple of minutes later.A 3-pointer from Josh Dix pushed the Hawkeyes past 100 points and gave them a 24-point lead with 3:24 remaining.Chaz Lanier scored 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting with a couple of 3-pointers, Jaylen Smith scored 15 with four 3-pointers, and Ametri Moss added 13 for North Florida (4-4).Lanier and Smith hit back-to-back 3-pointers to finish off a 9-point run that gave the Ospreys a 28-26 lead near the 9-minute mark of the first half. The Hawkeyes responded with a 12-0 run in which f...

Isaiah Stevens has big 2nd half, No. 20 Colorado State beats Colorado 88-83

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:09:29 GMT

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Isaiah Stevens scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half and added 11 assists to help No. 20 Colorado State beat Colorado 88-83 on Wednesday night.Jalen Lake added 16 points and Nique Clifford and Joel Scott had 15 each for the Rams (7-0), who ended a three-game losing streak against their in-state rivals. Students rushed the Moby Arena court to celebrate with the players after the final horn.KJ Simpson had 30 points and freshman Cody Williams added 21 for the Buffaloes (5-2), who couldn’t overcome a poor first half when they made just 7 of 26 from the field, missed all five of their 3-point attempts and had nine turnovers. Colorado shot 20 of 29 in the second half with just six turnovers.The Buffaloes pulled within five early in the second half but fell behind by 12 after coach Tad Boyle’s technical foul with 10:15 left. Stevens made all four free throws to put Colorado State up by 12, but a layup by Williams made it 82-77 with 54 seconds left.C...

Live updates | Hamas and Israel free more hostages and prisoners as deadline to extend truce nears

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:09:29 GMT

Ten Israeli women and children and four Thai nationals held captive in Gaza were freed by Hamas, and Israel followed with the release of a group of Palestinian prisoners Thursday. It was the latest exchange of hostages for prisoners under a temporary cease-fire in the Gaza war. Two Russian-Israeli women were also freed by Hamas in a separate release.International mediators are working to extend a cease-fire that’s just a few hours from expiring. Israel has agreed to extend the truce by one day for every 10 militant-held hostages who are freed. The cease-fire, which was originally set to expire on Monday, has paused the deadliest fighting between Israel and Palestinians in decades.Israel has vowed to resume the war in an effort to end Hamas’ 16-year rule of Gaza, but it’s facing mounting international pressure to extend the truce and spare southern Gaza a devastating ground offensive like the one that has demolished much of the north.Roughly 240 hostages were captur...

Jokic’s triple-double lifts Nuggets past Rockets 134-124 in Murray’s return

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:09:29 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 32 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds, Michael Porter Jr. scored a season-high 30 points and the Denver Nuggets rolled past the Houston Rockets 134-124 on Wednesday night in Jamal Murray’s return from a hamstring injury.Murray scored 16 points after missing Denver’s past 11 games. After starting 6-1 with Murray available, the Nuggets were just 6-5 without their point guard. It was the third consecutive win for the NBA champion Nuggets, who had lost four of five before their current streak.Jokic, who was sidelined with a lower back injury in a win Monday at the Los Angeles Clippers, recorded his seventh triple-double of the season. Entering the night, all other NBA players had combined for just eight triple-doubles.Denver had lost twice to the Rockets in November, including a 19-point loss in Houston five days earlier. The Nuggets improved their NBA-best home record to 9-0 while dropping the Rockets to 0-7 on the road.While Murray returned, Denver...