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Jonas Valanciunas scores season-high 29 points as Pelicans hold on to beat Hornets 112-107

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:59 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jonas Valanciunas had a season-high 29 points and also added 13 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans held on to beat the short-handed Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Friday night for their third straight win.Zion Williamson had 21 points and 11 rebounds and C.J. McCollum had 13 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter for the Pelicans, who outrebounded the Hornets 49-39.Terry Rozier had 30 points and Miles Bridges added 27 points and 10 rebounds for the struggling Hornets, who fell to 4-9 at home.The 7-foot, 270-pound Valanciunas gave the Hornets all they could handle inside, getting both starting center Nick Richards and backup Nathan Mensah in foul trouble. Together, they had 11 fouls by the early in the fourth quarter.The Hornets were without starting center Mark Williams due to a back injury, leaving them short on big men.Charlotte trailed by 11 at halftime, but took the lead with a late spurt in the third quarter behind Rozier and Bridges, who scored on a 3-...

Washington adds another QB with Will Rogers set to join the Huskies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:59 GMT

Washington has added another quarterback who could take over once Heisman Trophy runner-up Michael Penix Jr. says farewell.Former Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers is headed to Seattle, putting him in the mix to start for the Huskies next season. Rogers told ESPN that he had committed to the Washington staff while on a visit to the campus on Friday.Rogers is the No. 2 passer in SEC history after throwing for 12,315 yards during four seasons with the Bulldogs. Rogers thrived in the pass-first offensive system of former coach Mike Leach, throwing for 4,739 yards and 36 touchdowns in 2021 and 3,974 yards and 35 touchdowns in 2022.Rogers’ numbers dipped this past season and he played in just eight games. Rogers completed just 60% of his throws this season and had 12 TD passes.Because of his experience and background, Rogers appears likely to be the starter. Current Washington backup Dylan Morris has put his name in the transfer portal, leaving first-year QB Austin Mack as anothe...

Rice has 17 as East Tennessee State defeats Tusculum 105-43

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:59 GMT

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Tyler Rice’s 17 points led seven East Tennessee State players in double figures and the Buccaneers beat Tusculum 105-43 on Friday night.Rice had six rebounds for the Buccaneers (6-4). Jaden Seymour scored 14 points, shooting 2 of 4 from the field and 10 for 10 from the line. DJ Hughes shot 5 of 6 from the field and 2 for 5 from the line to finish with 12 points, while adding eight rebounds and five steals.Joey Robertson, Bryce Jackson and Connor Jordan each scored six points for the Pioneers.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Packed Denver migrant shelters create more issues, advocates say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:59 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The city of Denver reports it has served more than 31,000 migrants since they began arriving here last year.The breakdown includes:700,000 meals served3,100 students enrolled in Denver schools14,000 bus, train and plane tickets purchasedThe issue remains with migrants who are unhoused. Advocates said the city is doing its part to keep a great number of them out of the cold, but shelters are filling up, creating more issues. Take a look inside Denver’s newest apartment building with a tree-filled canyon Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is boasting about the city's effort to care for migrants, even as some remain unhoused."Maybe we have about 200 of them that are unhoused right now, but to think that 24,800 we've successfully moved on into housing or transitioned to work is quite remarkable," Johnston said.That's the total amount of migrants who have traveled to Denver over the year. Currently, there are thousands of migrants in city shelters."We're close to 4,000 now, and...

Police release surveillance images of Volkswagen involved in Hallandale Beach hit-and-run that left teen injured

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:59 GMT

Police have released a new clue in their search for a driver who, they said, struck a 16-year-old boy in Hallandale Beach and kept on going.Officials with Hallandale Beach Police on Friday released three surveillance images of the black Volkswagen that, they said, was involved in the crash near Northwest Seventh Terrace and Ninth Court, at around 3:30 p.m., Monday.Speaking with 7News on Wednesday, Tylan Jackson said he was walking home from school near OB Johnson Park when he was hit by a driver who took off.The teen had a message for the motorist who was responsible.“Just turn yourself in,” he said.If you recognize the car, or have any information on the driver’s whereabouts, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

2 deputies recovering after being struck by driver near Tampa thank colleagues for saving their lives

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:59 GMT

Two Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies took the opportunity to thank their colleagues for coming to their rescue after they were hit by a suspect’s car near Tampa.A month after the violent crash in Brandon that was captured on surveillance video, Deputy Manuel Santos and Deputy Cpl. Carlos Brito are the road to recovery. Earlier this week, they had opportunity to say thank you to those who rushed to their aid.During the ceremony, the roar of applause from their fellow deputies felt like the sound of healing“I was in awe. My pain went away. I couldn’t feel anything anymore. I was kind of like in heaven,” said Santos.Santos has endured severe pain for more than a month after he and Brito were hit on the job. Santos surprised Vincent Valentine and Jose Torres, the two officers who were being honored for saving him. “When I heard Valentine screaming and giving verbal commands — I hear Torres screaming as well — I immediately not...

NICU babies at Baptist Health South Miami Hospital celebrate 1st Christmas with visit from Santa

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:59 GMT

Tiny patients and their families were filled with holiday cheer at a South Florida hospital.Newborn babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Baptist Health South Miami Hospital got to take their first pictures with Santa Claus, Friday.The little ones were dressed for the occasion, donning their holiday costumes.Their proud families were treated to stocking stuffers and other festive surprises to celebrate their first Christmas together.

Man critical, woman stable after shooting at apartment complex in Lauderhill

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:59 GMT

Rescue crews rushed a man and a woman to the hospital after, police said, they came under fire at an apartment complex in Lauderhill.According to Lauderhill Police, they received several ShotSpotter notifications from the area of Northwest 31st Avenue and 17th Street, just after 8:30 p.m., Friday.Responding officers arrived to find the female victim with a gunshot wound to the foot and the male victim with two gunshot wounds to the chest.Paramedics transported the victims to Broward Health Medical Center, where the woman is in stable condition and the man is in critical condition.Back at the scene, officers shut down the majority of access to the complex.Police have not specified whether or not they have located the gunman, as they continue to investigate.If you have any information on this shooting, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7Ne...

Friday’s high school roundup/scores: Kauan Desa powers Barnstable past Southeastern

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:59 GMT

BOYS BASKETBALLKauan Desa scored 14 points as Barnstable beat Southeastern 53-42 in a nonleague contest. … Yukub Fiin drained 20 points to propel Boston Latin (3-0) to a 51-42 win over Somerville. … … Michael Barron recorded 13 points, and Ryan Araujo had 11 points and six rebounds as Mashpee (3-0) came back from a 23-7 first quarter deficit and pulled off a 51-49 win over Falmouth. … Messiah Johnson’s 17 points fueled Malden Catholic (1-1) toward a 62-46 win over Newton South.Mason Melchionda (15 points) and Jono Windle (11 points) paced the Dover-Sherborn (2-0) offense, and Grant Sullivan added eight points off the bench as the Raiders defeated Millis 64-43 in Tri-Valley League action.Trevor Jones and Liam Burns dropped 14 points apiece, helping to power Duxbury during a 55-45 victory over Patriot League foe Silver Lake. … Ryan Baker registered 18 points, and Evan Yakavonis had 17 points as Whitman-Hanson downed Plymouth North, 59-56. … Roman Glowac had a 12-point, 14-rebound doub...

Shorthanded Celtics show maturity in finally beating Magic with convincing 128-111 victory

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:59 GMT

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla wasn’t interested in excuse making. They were without Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford against the No. 2 team in the East, but he knew he had enough.“Just figure it out,” Mazzulla said pregame.The Celtics had lost four games in a row to the upstart Magic, including an abysmal defeat the day after Thanksgiving last month. They were a code they couldn’t seem to crack. But the Celtics responded to their unideal circumstances with a performance that shows the growth and maturity of this team more than any other this season.Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and Jaylen Brown added 18 for the Celtics. On the second night of a back-to-back, they fired on all cylinders. They were humming offensively and suffocating defensively. They didn’t succumb to excuse making, and they took control in the second quarter for a 128-111 over the Magic on Friday night at TD Garden for their fourth consecutive victory.“It affirms our system, it affirms the daily work they put in, and ...