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Pelicans: Zion Williamson continuing rehab, conditioning

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:59:20 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Pelicans have ruled out Zion Williamson for Friday night’s game against the New York Knicks but have stopped short of providing a timeline for how much longer the All-Star forward will be sidelined by his right hamstring injury.“After further evaluation, it has been determined that Zion Williamson will continue his rehabilitation and conditioning regimen,” Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin said in a statement Thursday evening. “We will continue to monitor his progression and updates will be provided as warranted.”The announcement comes a day after the Pelicans clinched a spot in the NBA postseason with a victory over Memphis that guaranteed the team a top-nine finish in the Western Conference — good enough for at least a play-in spot. New Orleans (41-39) still could finish in the top six and go straight to the playoffs if it wins its last two games and receives help in the form of losses by Golden State (42-38...

Masters Tournament Leaders Cards

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:59:20 GMT

ThursdayAt Augusta National Golf ClubAugusta, Ga.Yardage: 7,545; Par: 72First RoundPar out454343454–36Viktor Hovland434342443–31Brooks Koepka443343344–32Jon Rahm643343334–33Par in443545344–36–72 Viktor Hovland433445344–34__65Brooks Koepka442644333–33__65Jon Rahm443444243–32__65Source

Masters live updates | Rahm in 3-way tie for lead at Masters

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:59:20 GMT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The Latest from the first round of the Masters (all times local):7:30 p.m.Jon Rahm overcame a four-putt double bogey on the opening hole to finish at 7-under 65 and tied for the first round lead with Viktor Hovland and LIV golfer Brooks Koepka at the Masters.Cameron Young and Jason Day are two shots back after posting 67s. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler is three shots back after shooting 68.There was some question about whether Rahm, a three-time winner on the PGA Tour, would be able to regain his momentum after a rough March that included back-to-back rounds of 76 at the Arnold Palmer Invitation, withdrawing from the Players Championship because of a stomach illness and an early exit at the WGC-Dell Match Play event.But the world’s No. 3-ranked player appears back on his game after making an eagle and seven birdies.Five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods shot 74.___5:15 p.m. Brooks Koepka has fired the biggest shot for the upstart LIV tour on the open...

Thursday’s Transactions

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:59:20 GMT

BASEBALLMajor League BaseballAmerican LeagueBOSTON RED SOX — Assigned RHP Garrett Whitlock to Portland (EL) on a rehab assignment.LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Assigned RHP Griffin Canning to Inland Empire (CAL) on a rehab assignment.MINNESOTA TWINS — Assigned SS Jorge Polanco to Fort Myers (FSL) on a rehab assignment.TEXAS RANGERS — Assigned OF Leody Taveras to Frisco (TL) on a rehab assignment.National LeagueATLANTA BRAVES — Recalled LHP Jared Shuster from Gwinnett (IL). Placed RHP Collin McHugh on the 15-day IL.MIAMI MARLINS — Sent RHP Jeff Lindgren outright to Jacksonville (IL).NEW YORK METS — Claimed RHP Edwin Eceta off waivers from Pittsburgh and optioned him to Syracuse (IL). Transferred RHP Sam Coonrod from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL.ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Assigned SS Paul DeJong to Palm Beach (FSL) on a rehab assignment.Minor League BaseballFrontier LeagueEMPIRE STATE GREYS — Signed RHP Matthew Peguero.FLORENCE Y’ALLS — Signed RHP Rodney Hutchson, Jr.GATEWAY GRIZZIES — Trad...

Prosecutors to argue that accused King Soopers shooter is competent

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:59:20 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) — A judge in the King Soopers mass shooting will let prosecutors make their case that the suspected shooter — who's currently in a state mental health hospital — is "feigning" his condition.Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa is charged with 115 counts in the March 2021 shooting that killed 10 people, including a responding police officer. Lakewood gun violence at record high Prosecutors raised concerns that Alissa's "lack of participation in the restoration process may be voluntary" and requested to show evidence of whether that's the case, according to a ruling issued Wednesday by District Judge Ingrid S. Bakke.Bakke found a "good faith" basis to order a restoration hearing in the case, where prosecutors will give evidence on whether Alissa is competent. It could happen as soon as April 28.Prosecutors: Evidence will show suspect is competentAlissa's competency has been at stake since September 2021, when defense attorneys first raised the issue. He underwent three compe...

Missing Larimer County senior spotted near Georgetown

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:59:20 GMT

CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, COLO. (KDVR) — Larimer County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing Berthoud senior.Grant Steffen, 93, did not return home after an outing to Loveland Library. According to the press release, Steffen left the library around 1:10 p.m. on April 5 and was missed by his family, who called police.According to LCSO, Steffen was seen along the Interstate 70 corridor, going westbound from Georgetown around 2:40 p.m. Thursday. Grant Steffen, 93, has been missing since 4/5/2023. Courtesy: Larimer County Sheriff's Office 4/6/2023Grant Steffen, 93, has been missing since 4/5/2023. Courtesy: Larimer County Sheriff's Office 4/6/2023Grant Steffen, 93, has been missing since 4/5/2023. Courtesy: Larimer County Sheriff's Office 4/6/2023Police are told Steffen drives a 2007 light blue Toyota Matrix sedan with the license plate 902PEU. Steffen is described as wearing a blue LL Bean jacket, dark green wool shirt, jeans and brown shoes. He is 5 feet 10...

Groups already targeting Boebert seat in 2024

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:59:20 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The 2024 elections are still more than a year away, but outside groups are already targeting U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert after she nearly lost her bid for re-election against Democrat Adam Frisch last November."Colorado Point of View" analysts break down the chances of a repeat of 2022 in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District.The campaign arm for the House Democrats, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, released its “Districts in Play” for 2024. It targeted 33 seats the group thinks Democrats can win to retake the House, including Boebert’s seat. Denver mayor: Mike Johnston, Kelly Brough in runoff election Another group, Rocky Mountain Values, is calling on Boebert and other House Republicans to sign a pledge saying they will not cut Medicare and Social Security during debt ceiling negotiations. The group also targeted former U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner in 2020.The political analysts said the early interest in the race shows it will likely be close once again.“...

Denver weather: Weekend warm-up, 80 degrees ahead

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:59:20 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will heat up for the next few days, reaching near or at record-high temperatures by the beginning of next week.A warm and dry pattern will settle in for the next seven days in Denver and across most of Colorado. Weather tonight: Clear, calm It will be clear and calm overnight on the Front Range, with the morning low in Denver dropping to 26 degrees. Weather tomorrow: Sunny, mild Temperatures will heat up to the mid-60s on Friday with sunshine, dry conditions and breezy winds. Looking ahead: 80 degrees next weekThe weather this weekend will be great for people who are spending time outside. Temperatures will hit the upper 60s on both Saturday and Sunday with dry weather on both days. Next week will be even warmer, with temperatures hitting 80 degrees for the first time this year on Tuesday. The record high on both Tuesday and Wednesday will be in jeopardy.

BOTE opens 5th flagship Florida store in Fort Lauderdale

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:59:20 GMT

Lucky for us, it’s always fun in the sun down here in South Florida. Sometimes to get to the beach, you have to lug so much stuff. Well, a new spot just opened in Fort Lauderdale that might help with this problem.Surf’s up, dudes and dudettes!Surfing might look easy, but if you get wiped out, your confidence is destroyed.Lucky for you, there’s now a stable option in SoFlo.Skye Bailey,: “A lot of people say, ‘I can’t balance on a board,’ try a BOTE board. You feel like you’re almost floating on a mattress, so you’re not going to anywhere.”I’m sorry, how do you say that again?Skye Bailey: “So it’s pronounced ‘boat.’ It’s kind of a play on words with, you know, like taking your boat out on the water. We have everything from paddleboards, to kayaks, to floats and everything else you need to get on the water.”And, at their new store in Fort Lauderdale, it’s ribbon-cutting time.Skye...

Column: Chicago White Sox are trying not to panic after a mind-numbing series against the San Francisco Giants

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:59:20 GMT

The Chicago White Sox were in town long enough to unpack, get a nice meal, serve up 13 home runs to the San Francisco Giants, give infielder Hanser Alberto two relief appearances and lose two games in embarrassing fashion in front of their fans.After the briefest of homestands, the Sox packed up after a 16-6 loss to the Giants and got on a plane to Pittsburgh to start a six-game trip.If the Sox were a dating app, they’d be a quick “swipe left.” And if first impressions are lasting, this team is deep trouble.We saw enough this homestand to discover manager Pedro Grifol has no problem sticking with struggling starters or sending the same position player out to the mound twice in three days to save his bullpen.We saw Andrew Vaughn and Tim Anderson chirping at Giants pitchers who had the audacity to retire them. We learned Anderson getting himself ejected early in Wednesday’s game was OK with Grifol because he was showing “passion,” and that starter L...