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Kristaps Porzingis’ humility shines as Celtics sweep back-to-back with blowout win over Raptors

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:35:42 GMT

Kristaps Porzingis only took four shots in Friday’s win over the Nets, but Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla still thought the big man made a valuable offensive impact.Mazzulla said the best thing that went unnoticed in that win was Porzingis’ screening, which opened up driving lanes and open looks for his teammates. Porzingis may not have been directly involved as he finished with just nine points, but his presence was certainly felt.The Celtics viewed Porzingis as a critical difference maker this offseason to put them over the top, and as he continues to build chemistry with their core by the day, it’s easy to see why. His mere presence on both ends has made these Celtics more dynamic.On Saturday, the theme continued. Porzingis was much more involved, scoring 21 points on 14 shots, and he once again helped unlock his co-stars because of his humility and willingness to sacrifice. Jaylen Brown scored 29 points and Jayson Tatum added 27 and the Celtics rode one of their best defensive effor...

Woman, 2 toddlers critically injured in 2-alarm blaze in North York

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:35:42 GMT

Three people, including two children under the age of three, have been taken to hospital with critical injuries following a 2-alarm apartment fire in North York.Firefighters were called to a three-storey building on Wilson Avenue west of Keele Street just before 9 p.m. Saturday.“During the course of operations our crews made rapid entry into the third floor apartment involved in fire,” Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg said in a late night update from the scene. “Unfortunately in the course of those search and rescue operations they located three occupants inside that unit.”Pegg says all three were rescued and taken to hospital with critical injuries.Paramedics tell CityNews a woman, believed to be around 40, and two toddlers between the ages of 1 and 2 were admitted in life-threatening condition. The building was evacuated and no further injuries have been reported. Pegg says the fire is under control and the Office of the Fire Marshal has been called in to in...

Police investigate armed robbery at CVS in southwest suburbs

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:35:42 GMT

BURBANK, Ill. — Police say an investigation is underway after a robbery at a business in the southwest suburbs. According to Chicago police, the robbery happened at a CVS pharmacy in the 8600 block of South Cicero Avenue in Burbank, Illinois, on Saturday afternoon. Police say a man walked into the store and held an employee up at gunpoint before demanding money from the register. The employee complied with the demands and after receiving the money, police say the man then fired a shot into the ceiling of the business. Teen killed in shooting on Far South Side Currently, it is unclear why a shot was fired during the robbery, but police say nobody was injured. Police say no arrests have been made in connection with the robbery and an investigation is underway. Anyone with information on the robbery can leave a tip for police at CPDTip.com.

Agency stands by to support family of fallen Austin police officer

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:35:42 GMT

Austin (KXAN) — An agency that supports the loved ones of fallen responders waits to be of service to the family of an Austin police officer killed while responding to a hostage situation early Saturday morning.The Austin Police Department has identified the officer as Senior Police Officer Jorge Pastore, who joined APD in 2019 and served on several special teams. He is survived by his wife, two stepsons, parents and two sisters. APD Chief identifies officer killed while attempting hostage rescue The 100 Club of Central Texas provides financial and emotional support for families of emergency responders that have been killed or critically injured in the line of duty.Eleysa Richards, an assistant director of the organization, said it is aware and waiting to be contacted by the department for its services."We're kind of in a holding pattern as we wait for the department and the families to be ready to receive us. As soon as they're ready, we'll provide them with the financial suppor...

Upper Sioux Agency State Park session participants voice frustration over funding for park replacement

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:35:42 GMT

GRANITE FALLS, Minn. — Participants in a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources-led process to find replacement recreational opportunities for the loss of the Upper Sioux Agency State Park expressed frustration that the funding is woefully inadequate to do so.Many also voiced feelings that the process has not generated the input needed because many believe the park process is a “done deal.”“I don’t know the state is realistic in the investment back to southwestern Minnesota and the river,” Peg Furshong told representatives of the Minnesota DNR. She spoke Wednesday in Granite Falls at the second and final community input meeting on the transfer.Furshong said she supports the transfer of the 1,300-acre park to the Upper Sioux Community but like many others at the meeting feels that the $4.5 million available for enhancing recreational opportunities in place of the park “is pretty insignificant.”She pointed to land costs and her familiarity with the costs of developing recreational ...

Men’s hockey: Gophers rally to tie Michigan

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:35:42 GMT

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Several recent trends continued on Saturday as the Minnesota Gophers escaped Michigan with a 2-2 tie, grabbing four out of a possible six points in their weekend road series with the Wolverines.For example: Michigan took an early lead and scored on a power play. Minnesota rallied, twice, and took advantage of the Wolverines’ propensity to let late leads slip away. And the Gophers — for the second Saturday in a row — failed to score in a shootout, as Michigan grabbed the extra point.The Gophers (5-3-2 overall, 1-2-1-1 Big Ten) got goals from Brody Lamb and Jimmy Snuggerud, along with 37 saves from goalie Justen Close in the game. The come-from-behind effort drew praise from their coach.“I really liked us tonight. We got dragged into the fight by a very talented hockey team, and our guys battled their rear ends off,” Gophers coach Bob Motzko said in postgame comments. “We probably deserved a little better fate. I just give our guys credit. If that’s game 10 and it’s...

State volleyball roundup: Wayzata caps perfect season with fourth straight Class 4A crown

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:35:42 GMT

CLASS 4AWayzata achieved perfection and history all in one match Saturday, sweeping New Prague 25-20, 25-23, 26-24 in the Class 4A state championship match to win its fourth straight state title.The victory was Wayzata’s 44th straight dating back to last season and capped a perfect 34-0 campaign.New Prague led the third set 24-23, but Olivia Swenson delivered back-to-back kills to bring Wayzata to championship point, and the title was clinched by a New Prague attack error.Swenson paced Wayzata with 14 kills, while Katie Kelzenberg added 10 more. They were consistently set up by the state’s top setter, Stella Swenson.New Prague’s runner-up finish came in its first season in Class 4A after moving up from Class 3A in the offseason. Avery Klein had 10 kills for New Prague (27-5).New Prague certainly battled Wayzata. Even the second set was tied 23-23, but Wayzata found a way to make the key plays at the key times. And, at the end of the day, it was another sweep for Wa...

Cell phone light vigil for Samantha Humphrey

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:35:42 GMT

SCHENECTADY N.Y. (NEWS10) -The family of Samantha Humphrey held a vigil in her memory on the evening of November 11. Local community members gathered at Riverside Park one year after Samantha Humphrey’s disappearance and death.Fourteen-year-old Samantha Humphrey was found deceased in the Mohawk River last February. In the area Schenectady and State Police once searched, her friends and family walking in memory of the teenager."We are here to honor Sam. We are here to honor the people who loved her. We’re here to celebrate her life. It’s hard to do on a cold, dark night like this, but we’re going to do it anyway," explained her father, Jeff Humphrey. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This vigil did not light candles. Her father instead shone a light through the darkness with something more fitting. "Sam loved her phone like any young girl. It was how she interfaced with a lot of folks in the world when she wasn’t in school and out...

CSU Rams hold on to beat San Diego State, keep bowl hopes alive with two games remaining

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:35:42 GMT

FORT COLLINS — Let the Rams’ November heater, and a clear path to bowl eligibility, begin.Colorado State held off San Diego State, 22-19, on Saturday at Canvas Stadium, led by three of the Rams’ most consistent players amid an inconsistent season, as well as a standout freshman.Defensive end Mo Kamara put the Rams on the board first with a safety, Jordan Noyes’ two field goals made up for the offense’s inefficiency, and tight end Dallin Holker’s one-yard TD run set the tone in the first half as the Rams snapped a three-game slide and cemented the Aztecs’ first losing season since 2009.Tailback Justin Marshall also went off in his collegiate debut, with 18 rushes for 119 yards and a touchdown. He became the first CSU freshman to rush for 100 yards in a game since Ron Harris in 1974.All that enabled CSU to hold off the Aztecs’ late push and check the first of three boxes down the stretch of the regular season to get to six wins and its f...

Valor Christian beats Fossil Ridge to complete perfect season, win back-to-back volleyball state titles

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:35:42 GMT

Perfection doesn’t come easily, especially when everyone is aiming for you.That’s what makes Valor Christian’s back-to-back Class 5A state volleyball titles so impressive.The Eagles beat Fossil Ridge in five thrilling sets (21-25, 25-16, 25-13, 19-25 and 15-12) Saturday night at a rockin’ Denver Coliseum to complete a 29-0 season and raise the trophy for the second straight year.“We have a target on our backs simply because we are Valor,” coach Jayne McHugh said. “But we also have a target on our backs because we are the defending state champs.“And my goodness, gracious I’m proud of these girls.”In their second match of the season, Valor beat an injured Fossil Ridge in three sets. But things were completely different in the title bout. Energized by junior middle blocker Erin Herrmann, the SaberCats stormed to a 25-21 victory in the first set.But back came Valor with a dominating 25-16 win in set No. 2 and seemed to be rolling. But Foss...