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Warriors-Mavericks confusing third-quarter play leads to Cuban protest, Kerr quip

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:43:50 GMT

DALLAS — Coach Steve Kerr had to do a double take after a timeout late in the third quarter of Wednesday’s pivotal Western Conference showdown. All five Dallas players were on the opposite side of the court, allowing Kevon Looney to throw down an uncontested basket. “It was my best ATO of the year,” Kerr said with a smile. “It worked brilliantly just the way we got organized and confused them.”The confusing sequence drew ire from Mavericks owner Mark Cuban who plan to file a protest of the Warriors’ 127-125 win over the Mavericks, according to ESPN. With 1:54 left in the third, Jordan Poole inbounded the ball to Looney who dunked it for a quick and easy two-point play. “I was just glad JP passed to me,” Looney said. “I needed that to get to my double-double.”Kerr wasn’t sure what caused the confusion. “I had to stop and think, ‘Wait, aren’t we — isn’t this our basket?’ Because I had drawn...

Police search for driver in Petaluma hit-and-run

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:43:50 GMT

PETALUMA, Calif. (KRON) -- The driver linked to a hit-and-run on March 16 is being sought after by police, the Petaluma Police Department said Wednesday in a Nixle alert. Police said a Chevrolet Camaro (pictured above) crashed into a retaining wall at a home on the 1500 block of Colwood Drive around 1 p.m. PHOTOS: Steeple blown off church in Richmond Officers arrived at the scene of the crash and found damage in the front yard of the residence, police said. Witnesses said the Camaro drove away eastbound on Colwood Drive.Police followed a "fluid trail" southbound on Crinella Drive and saw the suspect vehicle parked on Parent Way. The car was unoccupied.The Camaro's damage was "consistent" with the collision at the aforementioned residence, according to the Nixle alert. Missing vehicle parts were located at the home.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe,...

3 arrested at Vallejo DUI crash scene

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:43:50 GMT

(KRON) -- Vallejo police officers were investigating a suspected DUI crash scene when a drunk passenger became aggressive and grabbed an officer's gun, according to police. The crash happened on March 19 when a Toyota Camry driver drove the wrong way on Curtola Parkway, lost control, knocked over a tree, and collided into a pole. Police received multiple 911 calls and responded to the scene. All four people who were inside the Toyota appeared to be intoxicated, police said. "One of the passengers was a female who became belligerent with officers while throwing up outside the vehicle. The female suddenly lunged at one of our officers," the Vallejo Police Department wrote. The officer shoved the woman's hand off the gun. As the woman was being arrested, another drunk passenger also became aggressive, VPD said. "Our officers repeatedly told the other passengers to back away from the female while they were arresting her. One male refused to back up and comply with our officers' orders. ...

Antetokounmpo’s big night helps Bucks trounce Spurs 130-94

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:43:50 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 14 rebounds in just 24 minutes as the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks rolled to a 130-94 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.The Bucks extended their Eastern Conference advantage to 2½ games over the Boston Celtics as they prepare for a four-game road swing that includes a matchup Saturday with the Western Conference-leading Denver Nuggets.Antetokounmpo rested the entire fourth quarter and watched the Bucks put the finishing touches on their most lopsided win of the season.“They’ve got their culture down,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. “They’re confident. They know they can do it if they play the right way, which they do most of the time. Tonight was a good example. I’d love to be able to play them every night. It would be great for our young kids to see how it gets done and how mistakes are made and what’s important.”Bobby Portis and Khris Middleton added 19 points each for the Bucks, ...

Utah Valley reaches NIT semis, 74-68 over Cincinnati

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:43:50 GMT

OREM, Utah (AP) — Justin Harmon and Trey Woodbury each scored 17 points and Utah Valley advanced to the NIT semifinals in Las Vegas with a 74-68 victory over Cincinnati on Wednesday night.Utah Valley (28-8) will play in the NIT semifinals for the first time in program history on Tuesday night against UAB. The Wolverines have won seven of eight games to improve their program record for wins. Aziz Bandaogo, the WAC defensive player of the year, added 15 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks for Utah Valley, which is the top shot-blocking team in the nation with 237. Tim Fuller had 12 points and nine rebounds and Le’Tre Darthard scored all nine of his points in the second half. Woodbury, averaging 13.6 points per game, scored 12 points in the first half to help Utah Valley build a 39-33 lead. Bandaogo and Harmon each added 10 points as only four players scored for the Wolverines. Cincinnati missed 10 straight shots midway through the first half and trailed 25-13.Utah Valley was ahead for...

Sixers star Joel Embiid exits with mild right calf tightness

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:43:50 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid left Wednesday night’s 116-91 victory over the Chicago Bulls with mild right calf tightness.Embiid, one of the front-runners for the NBA MVP award, finished with 12 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in just over 16 minutes of playing time. The 7-foot center said the move was precautionary.“Like I always say, it’s all about the playoffs, trying to make sure we get there healthy,” he said. “We’re just going to see how it goes the next few days.”The 29-year-old Embiid said he first felt the calf tightness during Monday night’s double-overtime loss to the Bulls. Then he felt it again in the first half Wednesday in Chicago.Philadelphia (49-23) visits Golden State on Friday night for its next game. Embiid said he likely will be able to play against the Warriors, but isn’t exactly sure how the injury would react.“If it feels good, of course I will want to play,” he said. “But if it’s not right, then we&...

Klinsmann getting to know South Korea’s squad and its fans

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:43:50 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — More than six years after leaving his job as head coach of the United States, Jurgen Klinsmann returns to international soccer when South Korea takes on Colombia in a friendly on Friday.The Korea Football Association last month hired Klinsmann on a contract that runs until the end of the 2026 World Cup, to be held in North America. The 58 year-old German coach, who won the World Cup as a player in 1990, has already targeted success at next January’s Asian Cup.The sold-out game with Colombia is South Korea’s first since losing to Brazil in the Round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup last December. The South Koreans will host Uruguay in Seoul four days later — the teams drew 0-0 at the World Cup in Qatar.“These two matches against Colombia and Uruguay are very obviously exciting for us new coaches to get to know the team, to get to know the players, and to understand more and more about football in Korea … about the fans, media and everyone,” Klinsmann said a...

Back home in Canada, Nembhard nets 25 as Pacers top Raptors

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:43:50 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Rookie guard Andrew Nembhard had 25 points and 10 assists in his first NBA game back home in Canada, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Toronto Raptors 118-114 on Wednesday night to snap their home winning streak at seven.Myles Turner scored 16 points, Bennedict Mathurin added 15 and Buddy Hield had 13 for the Pacers, who swept the three-game season series between the teams.Canadian-born players Mathurin, Nembhard and Oshae Brissett all started for Indiana as the Raptors celebrated Canada Basketball Night. It was the first time since the NBA began tracking starters in 1970-71 that three Canadians started for the same team.“For it to happen in Toronto, it’s pretty cool,” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. “All three of those guys played well. Nembhard had a great game. Mathurin was terrific. I thought Brissett did what he does. He gave us energy, rebounded, he scored the first five points of the game. That was great.”Pascal Siakam scored 18 of his 31 points in the fourth qu...

CNBC: FAA lanza nuevo plan para evitar retrasos en los aeropuertos de Nueva York y Washington DC

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:43:50 GMT

La Administración Federal de Aviación anunció el miércoles medidas para tratar de evitar que se repitan las interrupciones en los aeropuertos de la ciudad de Nueva York y Washington D.C. este verano, ya que se enfrenta a la escasez de controladores de tráfico aéreo en una instalación clave de la zona. La agencia dijo que reducirá los requisitos de vuelo para los derechos de despegue y aterrizaje de las aerolíneas para evitar la congestión. Las aerolíneas tienen hasta el 30 de abril para presentar solicitudes para renunciar a las franjas horarias de despegue y aterrizaje. La exención duraría del 15 de mayo al 15 de septiembre. ¿Vale la pena invertir en oro? Sigue estas recomendaciones CNBC: las personas con este tipo de trabajo tienden a ser las más infelices, según estudio de Harvard Los ejecutivos de las aerolíneas se han quejado repetidamente de las deficiencias en el control del tráfico aéreo que contribuyen a las interrupcion...

Body found near East High shooting suspect's car in Park County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:43:50 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Park County Sheriff's Office said a body was found near the vehicle of the East High School suspect accused of shooting two administrators on Wednesday.Austin Lyle, 17, was identified as the suspect by Denver police and was under a safety plan to be patted down each day before entering the school. During that search on Wednesday, Lyle got hold of a weapon and shot the staff members. He then fled the scene.A vehicle that police believed was connected to Lyle was found in Park County near Bailey Wednesday afternoon. At about 8:15 p.m. Jefferson County SWAT team found a body in the vicinity of Lyle's vehicle, according to Park County Sheriff Tom McGraw. The sheriff did not provide the identity of the body found and said that information will not be available until Thursday. A shelter-in-place has been lifted for residents in the area. Watch: Crowd of upset parents confront Denver mayor, police chief after shooting Austin Lyle is suspected of shooting two faculty ...