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Nikola Jokic, Nuggets overcome ugly night in Memphis for 108-104 win over Grizzlies

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:08:28 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies, with or without embattled star Ja Morant and injured center Steven Adams, are gritty, pesky, frisky and quite simply a pain to deal with.In the Nuggets’ first road contest as defending champions, in a building where they hadn’t won in the last six tries, they needed to overcome those aggravating qualities as well as their own sloppiness to earn a 108-104 win Friday night.The Grizzlies, last season’s No. 2 seed in the West, kept the game consistently hectic and kept Nikola Jokic in check, with two former Defensive Players of the Year (Jaren Jackson Jr. and Marcus Smart) nagging him constantly.“They’re a really good home court team. They’re a really tough team,” Jokic told The Post. “Back in the day, since I came here eight, nine years ago, they were always a tough team to beat here.”With 6:05 remaining, an unsuspecting Jokic was stripped by Derrick Rose for his eighth turnover. (He ended up ...

Earthquake near SFO airport jolts Bay Area residents early Friday evening

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:08:28 GMT

An earthquake centered in the upper Peninsula, close to the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), shook Bay Area residents on Friday night.The quake clocked in at a magnitude of 3.9 and was centered near about 1.2 miles north of Millbrae, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS also noted that the depth of the earthquake was just over 8.1 miles.The quake occurred at 6:38 p.m.There were reports that the earthquake could be felt in San Francisco and Oakland.There were no immediate reports of damage, according to the North County Fire Authority.“NCFA units are checking the community for any damage related to the earthquake,” the organization posted on X (formerly known as Twitter). “No major issues reported at this time.”The earthquake also had “no impact to SFO operations,” according to airport spokesman Doug Yakel.BART service was stopped for about 20 minutes following the earthquake, but was up and running again by 7 p.m., KRON4 rep...

USGS: 3.7 earthquake reported near SFO

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:08:28 GMT

(KRON) -- A preliminary 3.7 earthquake was reported near Millbrae Friday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter of the quake was near San Francisco International Airport (SFO) -- approximately one mile northeast of Millbrae. USGS reports the earthquake happened at 6:38 p.m. As of 7:40 p.m., the earthquake was downgraded to a 3.7 magnitude after being initially reported as a 4.0 earthquake.SFO completed its runway inspections, airport officials told KRON4. There were no damages reported. The depth of the earthquake was 8.2 miles. The earthquake was felt in San Francisco and Oakland. BART service was put to a halt for about 20 minutes. As of 7 p.m., the trains are back running again.This story will be updated.

Father mourns son killed in Oakley house party shooting

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:08:28 GMT

OAKLEY, Calif. (KRON) -- On Friday, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office said no charges have been filed against the prime suspect, Jason Walizada, behind an October 21 house party shooting in Oakley. Four teenagers, all between ages 15 and 17, were shot in the melee.Walizada "will be released from custody later today pending further developments in our investigation," Oakley police said Friday in a press release. One of the victims, 16-year-old Ke'Marion Tucker of Brentwood, died. The house party on Shannon Way was attended by several students of Liberty High School in Brentwood, where Tucker was also a student.Tucker was in his junior year of high school and the oldest of six siblings. Keith Tucker told KRON4 that his son had big ambitions for working in healthcare before his life was cut short. "Ke'Marion was a high spirited little man. He was always just a great big brother. Anybody who was around him, he wanted to look out after them," Keith Tucker said.Oakley Pol...

Horses continue dying at Golden Gate Fields racetrack

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:08:28 GMT

(KRON) -- On Saturday afternoon, animal rights advocates with Direct Action Everywhere and Stop Bloodsports will gather outside the Golden Gate Fields for a demonstration calling out the horseracing industry and memorializing horses who died at the track this fall.The protest is planned in response to an "unprecedented surge of deaths at the track" since Golden Gate Fields' owners announced their intention to stay open for an additional season before shutting down indefinitely. Six horses died this fall at Golden Gate Fields, according to the California Horse Racing Board.September 20 - Gardees World, a five-year-old mareSeptember 25 - Great Story, a five-year-old geldingSeptember 27 - Weeping Willow, a two-year-old filly October 1 - Navy Queen, a six-year-old mare  October 4 - Hangin at Haven, a two-year-old geldingOctober 21- Zakkiyyah, a five-year-old mareThe cause of death for horses Zakkiyyah, Gardees World, and Hanging at Haven were undisclosed. Two horses...

West Virginia forward Akok Akok hospitalized after collapsing on court during exhibition

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:08:28 GMT

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia forward Akok Akok was hospitalized Friday night after collapsing on the court during a charity exhibition game.Akok suffered a medical emergency early in the second half of the game with George Mason, West Virginia’s athletic department said in a statement.Medical personnel attended to Akok for several minutes before he was removed from the court on a stretcher. He was taken to a hospital for further observation, said the statement, which provided no additional information.The game eventually resumed.Akok transferred to West Virginia after playing last season at Georgetown. He also spent three seasons at UConn.Source

Live Updates | Law enforcement official tells AP that Maine mass killing suspect has been found dead

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:08:28 GMT

The man wanted in the mass shooting at a bowling alley and bar that killed 18 people and wounded 13 was found dead Friday, authorities said, bringing an end to a search that put the entire state of Maine on edge for the last two days. Follow for live updates.WHAT TO KNOW— Here’s what we know about the suspect and where the shooting happened.— Family members confirmed the deaths of the shooting victims. — Maine’s deaf community is grieving four members who were killed.— Social media posts spread an incorrect photo of the Maine suspect.— Maine passed a law to try to prevent mass shootings, but some say more is needed.— The shooting is the 36th mass killing in the United States this year.LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL TELLS AP THAT SUSPECT HAS BEEN FOUND DEADAuthorities say a man suspected of fatally shooting 18 people and wounding 13 in Maine has been found dead.Robert Card, who was wanted in connection with the shootings at Schemengees Bar and Grille and at Just-In-Time Recreation bo...

UN General Assembly calls for ‘humanitarian truce’ in Gaza leading to halt in Israel-Hamas fighting

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:08:28 GMT

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly approved a nonbinding resolution Friday calling for a “humanitarian truce” in Gaza leading to a cessation of hostilities between Israel and Gaza’s Hamas rulers, the first United Nations response to the war.The 193-member world body adopted the resolution by a vote of 120-14 with 45 abstentions after rejecting a Canadian amendment backed by the United States. It would have unequivocally condemned the Oct. 7 “terrorist attacks” by Hamas and demanded the immediate release of hostages taken by Hamas, which is not mentioned in the Arab-drafted resolution.Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian U.N. ambassador, called the General Assembly “more courageous, more principled” than the divided U.N. Security Council, which failed in four attempts during the past two weeks to reach agreement on a resolution. Two were vetoed and two failed to get the minimum nine “yes” votes required for approval.Israel’s U.N. Ambassador Gilad Erdan called it “a day that wi...

Alec Burks scores 24, scrappy Pistons outlast Hornets 111-99 for 1st victory of the season

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:08:28 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Alec Burks scored 24 points, Jalen Duren added 14 points and 17 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons defeated the Charlotte Hornets 111-99 on Friday night for their first win of the season.Jaden Ivey had 18 points and Isaiah Stewart had 11 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter for the Pistons, whose bench outscored the Hornets 58-19. Cade Cunningham, who had 30 points in the season opener against Miami, was held to 12 points on 4-of-13 shooting before fouling out. There were 52 fouls called in what was a physical game. Detroit was 21 for 25 from the free throw line, while Charlotte went 26 for 34.LaMelo Ball had 20 points, nine rebounds and nine assists for the Hornets, who shot just 37.5% from the field. Terry Rozier scored 20 points and Gordon Hayward added 19 for Charlotte.The Hornets got another encouraging performance from No. 2 overall pick Brandon Miller, who finished with 17 points on 6-of-13 shooting and six rebounds. That comes after Miller scored 13 po...

Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray lead Denver past Memphis 108-104

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:08:28 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 22 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, Jamal Murray also had 22 points and the Denver Nuggets thwarted a fourth-quarter rally to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 108-104 on Friday night.Reggie Jackson added 16 points for the defending champions as Denver won its second straight to open the season.Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 21 points, nine rebounds and three blocks, while Marcus Smart finished with 20 points and five assists.Desmond Bane had 15 points despite going 4 of 17 from the floor and 1 of 10 from 3-point range.Memphis took a 98-97 lead midway through the fourth, but Jokic’s 3-pointer and an offensive putback by the Denver center came on either side of a 3-pointer by Murray as the Nuggets retook the lead for good.Memphis continued to be thin on the frontline with center Steven Adams and reserve forward Brandon Clarke out with injuries for the bulk of the season, and potential starter Santi Aldama nursing a sprained ankle. The...