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

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:46:36 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 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:46:36 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 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:46:36 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 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:46:36 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 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:46:36 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 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:46:36 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...

Gordon scores 16 as UT Arlington knocks off Abilene Christian 86-71

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:46:36 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — DaJuan Gordon had 16 points in UT Arlington’s 86-71 win against Abilene Christian on Wednesday night in a Western Athletic Conference opener.Gordon also added five assists and four steals for the Mavericks (4-3). Brandyn Talbot scored 14 points while going 5 of 8 (4 for 6 from 3-point range). Akili Vining shot 5 for 9 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free throw line to finish with 14 points.Hunter Jack Madden led the way for the Wildcats (3-4) with 19 points, seven assists and three steals. Airion Simmons added 17 points for Abilene Christian. In addition, Ali Abdou Dibba had 14 points, seven rebounds and two steals.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Raptors end Suns’ winning streak at 7, spoiling Kevin Durant’s return

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:46:36 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Scottie Barnes scored 12 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, Pascal Siakam finished with 22 and the Toronto Raptors beat Phoenix 112-105 on Wednesday night to end the Suns’ winning streak at seven.Kevin Durant scored 11 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter for Phoenix after missing two games because of a sore foot, while fellow star Devin Booker had only eight points. The Suns lost for the first time since a Nov. 12 loss at home against Oklahoma City.Durant made 11 of 30 attempts and shot 2 for 8 from beyond the arc. He has scored 30 or more points in six straight games, the longest active streak in the NBA.“I don’t feel like I’m ever out of rhythm,” Durant said. “I just missed shots.”Booker hobbled to the bench early in the second half after stepping on Dennis Schroder’s foot, but was able to return.“I don’t know if it got stiffer but I wasn’t going to spend the rest of the night trying to beat people off the dribble,” Booker said.Booker, who beat New York on S...

Texas A&M-Commerce defeats Dallas Christian 100-48

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:46:36 GMT

COMMERCE, Texas (AP) — Jerome Brewer Jr. had 18 points in Texas A&M-Commerce’s 100-48 victory over Dallas Christian on Wednesday night.Brewer was 7 of 9 shooting and 4 of 4 from the free throw line for the Lions (4-5). Kalen Williams scored 17 points while shooting 6 for 7 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free throw line, and added five assists. Evan Phelps had 11 points and was 4 of 6 shooting (3 for 5 from 3-point range).Ny’gel Boozer finished with 11 points for the Crusaders. Nick Lancit added six points for Dallas Christian. In addition, Yuot Gai had five points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Cal Baptist takes down Southern Utah 91-66

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:46:36 GMT

CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Scotty Washington had 21 points in Cal Baptist’s 91-66 victory over Southern Utah on Wednesday night.Washington was 6 of 10 shooting, including 6 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line for the Lancers (6-1, 1-0 Western Athletic Conference). Blondeau Tchoukuiengo was 6 of 9 shooting, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 5 from the line to add 16 points. Brantly Stevenson shot 6 for 10, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 15 points.Dominique Ford led the way for the Thunderbirds (2-4, 0-1) with 16 points. Prophet Johnson added 15 points and six rebounds for Southern Utah. Parsa Fallah also had 14 points and seven rebounds.NEXT UPCal Baptist plays Wednesday against Utah Tech at home, and Southern Utah visits Seattle U on Saturday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source