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Knicks top Cavs; Kings, Celtics, 76ers win playoff openers

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:07:00 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Jalen Brunson shook off foul trouble and scored 21 of his 27 in the second half, Julius Randle returned from an ankle injury to add 19 and the New York Knicks welcomed Cleveland back to the NBA playoffs by holding off the Cavaliers 101-97 on Saturday night in Game 1.Brunson was limited to nine minutes in the first half, but hit several big shots down the stretch as the Knicks turned back Cleveland’s late rally led by Donovan Mitchell.Mitchell finished with 38 for the Cavs, who returned to the playoff stage for the first time since the 2018 NBA Finals. It’s been a long road back for Cleveland, which wasn’t as hurt by its inexperience as lack of bench production from the bench.Josh Hart added 17 points — and hit a big 3-pointer down the stretch — for New York, whose reserves outscored the Cavs 37-14.Jarrett Allen had 14 points and 14 rebounds for Cleveland.Game 2 is Tuesday at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.KINGS 126, WARRIORS 123SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — De’Aaron Fox sco...

MLB Notes: On weekend of anniversaries, two Red Sox stars set to run marathon

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:07:00 GMT

Ryan Dempster knew it was going to be a different kind of day before he even got to the park.“I walked to the ballpark, because I lived close to the stadium, and you could feel it, you could feel this hum going on and everyone was excited,” the former Red Sox pitcher said. “Not for the Red Sox game, that was like the secondary or third thing going on that day, it was all for the marathon.”Dempster was the starter for that year’s 2013 Patriots Day game, which wound up being one of his best outings as a member of the Red Sox. The veteran held the Tampa Bay Rays to one run over seven innings while striking out 10, helping set up a thrilling finish that saw Mike Napoli hit a walk-off double for the 3-2 win.Of course, it’s what happened next that, for better or worse, cemented the day’s place in history.Approximately 41 minutes after the game ended two bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon finish line, killing three and injuring hundreds. The eve...

7 injured in Pacific Palisades multi-vehicle crash

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:07:00 GMT

A multi-vehicle crash in Pacific Palisades left seven people injured on Saturday night.Emergency crews responded to the 148000 block of West Pacific Coast Highway a little before 9 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.At least five vehicles were involved in the collision, leaving seven people injured, officials said. Two people were transported to the hospital in critical condition.Traffic in the area was seen backed up down the narrow highway.A multi-vehicle crash in Pacific Palisades left seven people hospitalized on April 15, 2023. (KTLA)A multi-vehicle crash in Pacific Palisades left seven people hospitalized on April 15, 2023. (KTLA)Details remain limited and it's unclear what caused the collision, authorities said.The victims' identities have not been released as the investigation remains ongoing.This story will be updated when more information is available.

Watsonville police close street while detectives probe fatal shooting

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:07:00 GMT

WATSONVILLE — Watsonville police investigators closed off some streets in the Santa Cruz County city on Saturday in the wake of a fatal shooting at that location.Detectives were called to the scene of a fatal shooting near the corner of Main Street and Rodriguez Street in Watsonville, the Police Department stated on its Facebook page.“At about 6:04 p.m., officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area of Rodriguez Street, where they found a victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound,” the police web post said.The victim was transported to a local hospital where the individual died, according to police.Information about a possible suspect or suspects associated with the fatal shooting was not immediately available, police said.Police closed the area at and near Rodriguez Street and Main Street Saturday night, investigators said.“We ask that anyone with information regarding this fatal shooting call 831-471-1151,” police said.

Videos show E-40 being removed from Warriors-Kings playoff game

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:07:00 GMT

There weren’t many Warriors fans who were able to get into Golden1 Center for the Game 1 loss to the Kings — and perhaps one of the most famous didn’t see the end of the game, either.Bay Area rap legend E-40, whose real name is Earl Tywone Stevens Sr., appears to have been kicked out of Saturday night’s game sometime in the fourth quarter.Stevens, a devout Warriors fan who was seated in his usual spot near the Golden State bench, was confronted by Golden1 Center security personnel, as one Twitter video showed. After some contentious moments, multiple videos show a Warriors security member step in and escort Stevens to the tunnel, with Andre Iguodala following, too.Same!!!! I got a vid pic.twitter.com/OYstXbZb9O— Jordan (@BabyBoyJord) April 16, 2023Did @TheRealE40 get kicked out?! I wonder what happened.. pic.twitter.com/sbmzbsYv0O— Coach Marcus Riley (@linebackrschool) April 16, 2023Related ArticlesGolden State Warriors | Kings top Warriors to win first playo...

Peralta, Dodgers come back for 2-1 win over Cubs

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:07:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — David Peralta hit a walk-off two-run single and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night.Miguel Vargas beat out Seiya Suzuki’s throw to home plate on a ground ball single to short right by Peralta, giving the Dodgers their first walk-off win of the season.“I feel like I was due to do something to help the team, but it was a great game,” Peralta said. “The whole game I was ready for the opportunity.”It was the third RBI in 12 games for Peralta, one of several members of a reconstructed Los Angeles roster still trying to find themselves.After a strong outing by Michael Grove, who gave up one run, two hits and two walks in 5 2/3 innings, and some timely work by relievers Caleb Ferguson and Shelby Miller (1-0), it was a single by James Outman, a double by Vargas and pinch-hitter Peralta’s winning hit that secured a much-needed win.“Our guys are grinding. They’re fighting,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. “That’s kind of ...

Rodríguez, Suárez spark Mariners to 9-2 win over Rockies

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:07:00 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Julio Rodríguez isn’t getting many hittable pitches in the early stages of his second season, meaning the ones that are left over the plate can’t be missed. Especially when its a mistake with two strikes. Eugenio Suárez started Seattle’s big fourth inning with a solo home run, Rodríguez capped it with a three-run triple, and the Mariners rolled to a 9-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.“Every time they make a mistake, we’ve got to make them pay. I feel like that’s where you’ve got to make your money,” Rodríguez said. “There’s a lot of good guys out there and they have a lot of good control but they’re human just like we are. Being ready for those mistakes is going to lead you to better results.”Seattle won its third straight on the strength of one big offensive outburst against Colorado starter Ryan Feltner and a stellar outing on the mound from George Kirby. Suárez went opposite field with his second home run o...

Ebobisse’s brace leads Earthquakes over Sporting KC 3-0

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:07:00 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jeremy Ebobisse scored a goal in each half and the San Jose Earthquakes rolled to a 3-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.The Earthquakes (4-2-2) beat Sporting KC (0-5-3) for just the second time in the last 15 match-ups. San Jose improved to 4-0-1 in its last five matches at home, its best effort since a six-match unbeaten run to begin the 2017 season.Cristian Espinoza staked the Earthquakes to an early lead when he scored in the ninth minute with assists from Cade Cowell and Jamiro Monteiro. Espinzoa has scored the first goal in a match four times this season — tops in the league.Sporting KC was forced to play a man down after Robert Castellanos received a red card in the 38th minute. Ebobisse followed with a penalty-kick goal to make it 2-0.Ebobisse found the net again in the 51st minute with assists from Paul Marie and Cowell to cap the scoring. Sporting KC entered play with just two points through its first seven matches — something onl...

St. Louis City rolls to 5-1 victory over Cincinnati

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:07:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jared Stroud scored three minutes into the match and St. Louis City never let up in a 5-1 victory over FC Cincinnati after tornado warnings forced a lengthy delay at the start of the match on Saturday night.Stroud used assists from João Klauss and Eduard Löwen to give St. Louis City (6-2-0) the lead on its way to ending a two-match losing streak in its first season of play. The win moves St. Louis City back in front of Seattle atop the Western Conference after the Portland Timbers beat the Sounders 4-1.Löwen followed with an unassisted goal in the 39th minute to make it 2-0. Kyle HIebert found the net — with assists from Stroud and Klauss — in the second minute of stoppage time for a 3-0 halftime lead.Nicholas Gioacchini stretched the lead to 4-0, scoring in the 53rd minute with assists from Rasmus Alm and John Nelson. St. Louis City’s final score came on an own-goal by Cincinnati goalkeeper Roman Celentano four minutes later.Cincinnati (5-1-2), which entered ...

Timbers score 4 straight goals to beat Sounders 4-1

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:07:00 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Nathan Fogaca’s go-ahead goal in the 76th minute was among four straight Portland goals in the final 19 minutes, giving the Timbers a 4-1 victory over the rival Seattle Sounders 4-1 in a Cascadia Cup match on Saturday night.Dairon Asprilla, Jaroslaw Niezgoda and Juan Mosquera also scored for the Timbers (2-4-2) in just their second win in eight matches to open the season. Raul Ruidiaz scored for the Sounders (5-2-1), who lost for just the second time this season and snapped a three-game winning streak. The Timbers have struggled this season with a spate of injuries. Among those who were out against Seattle were Yimmi Chara (right hamstring) and Felipe Mora (left knee). The Timbers announced earlier this week that defender Eryk Williamson would miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee.Seattle’s Cristian Roldan was unavailable because of a concussion. ruled out of the match because of out with a concussion. The first half was score...