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Timberwolves beat on glass in loss to Knicks

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:47:31 GMT

The New York Knicks shot a worse percentage from the field, worse percentage from 3-point range, hit one fewer free-throw and committed more turnovers than Minnesota on Monday at Madison Square Garden.And they won anyway.That’s what happens when you take 13 more shots than your opponent, a product of New York’s 16 offensive rebounds that resulted in 22 second-chance points in the Timberwolves’ 112-106 defeat in the New Year’s Day matinee.“There weren’t breakdowns defensively. There were just breakdowns on the box outs,” Timberwolves coach Chris Finch told reporters. “Punking us on the glass, mostly, and then hit us on some cuts and stuff like that. But second-chance points really were what put separation into the game.”Minnesota (24-8) played well in the first frame Monday, staking itself to a nine-point advantage at the end of the quarter. That was thanks to a series of stops and hot starts from Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards. But even at...

John Safford sworn in as Saratoga Springs mayor

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:47:31 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The city of Saratoga Springs has a new mayor. John Safford was sworn in during a ceremony at city hall Monday morning. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Safford beat incumbent Ron Kim in November. He said he wanted to use his term to unify the city and help fix the issue of homelessness.Tim Coll, the new public safety commissioner, was also sworn in.

First woman elected Chair of Albany County Legislature

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:47:31 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- For the first time in the history of the Albany County Legislature, a woman was elected Chair. Joanne Cunningham started her term on Jan. 1 after being voted into the position. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Cunningham is taking over for democrat Andrew Joyce, who held the position since 2018. This is Cunningham's third term in the Albany County Legislature. She currently serves as the Chief Executive Director of the Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare. “Today is a landmark day for all women and I’m profoundly grateful and proud to be given this opportunity to lead real change for the people of Albany County," Cunningham said in a statement. "I am excited to get started and looking forward to building on our successful track record to deliver high quality social and health care services, initiatives to promote economic development and green technologies and other efforts that strengthen our County."

Local couple celebrates 80th wedding anniversary

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:47:31 GMT

VALLEY PARK, Mo. – A local pair of centenarians has reached a major milestone.Andrew and Bertha “Bunny” Kowalczyk celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary on Monday amongst family and friends at Cape Albeon Lakeside Retirement Living. The couple, ages 103 and 102, tied the knot on Jan. 1, 1944.A random draw at a collegiate dance started the partnership."They were both going to University of New Hampshire and there was a dance at the dorm," David Kowalczyk, the couple’s son, said. "And the way they got couples to dance is you had a lottery and you picked a number. Well, both my father and my mother picked number 23. And, so, that's how they ended up together." Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW Andy, a veteran of World War II, mustered up the...

How Ish Smith almost reunited with Nuggets, but not as a player, before signing with Charlotte Hornets

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:47:31 GMT

As the culminating moment of a career begins to slowly fade into increasingly distant memory, the image that will always endure in the mind of Ish Smith is the one he captured when he looked up.Confetti plummeted toward him until it engulfed him like a realization.“We won it,” he recalls thinking. “We won it.”The singular emotion from that championship celebration that will always endure for Smith is indicative of how the 35-year-old thinks, how he makes decisions and how he ended up back in Charlotte this season.“I was just thinking about all the stories, the storylines,” Smith told The Denver Post on Monday — somewhat fittingly, hours after 2023 became a thing of the past. “From Nikola (Jokic) being a 41st pick, that Denver took a chance on him, chose him over Nurk (Jusuf Nurkic), and him losing weight, getting into the gym and dedicating himself. Jamal Murray coming off an ACL. D.J. (DeAndre Jordan) and the Clip Show and them not ge...

Local hospitals celebrate birth of New Year's babies

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:47:31 GMT

Southern California welcomed at least three brand new residents born on New Year’s Day at local hospitals.  In Long Beach, young Javier, the first child of Compton residents Lucerito Quevedo and Javier Gomez, was born at 1:38 a.m. at the Cheres Mari Laulhere BirthCare Center at MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital.  The infant came into the world weighing 6 pounds, 6 ounces.  Lucerito Quevedo and Javier Gomez, of Compton, welcomed their first child, named Javier. (MemorialCare Hospital Long Beach)“We didn’t imagine that Javier would be born on New Year’s Day, since his due date was supposed to be January 14,” Lucerito said in a hospital news release. “We were excited to meet him so we couldn’t be happier to have him here with us two weeks early. It was definitely a great way to celebrate the new year.” The newly minted parents were gifted a “First Baby Basket” stuff with onesies, receiving blankets, bathing items and diapers in celebration of hav...

Letters: Tribute for Morrison | Defeat Measure E | Human shields | Gesture of love

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:47:31 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Morrison deservestribute for serviceRe: “5-time Mayor Gus Morrison dies at age 88” (Page B1, Dec. 23).I was very sorry to hear about the passing of Gus Morrison on Dec. 14.Having lived in Fremont over 30 years, I voted for Gus Morrison every time he ran for mayor or City Council. He had a wonderful vision of preserving the environment for the citizens vs. unconstrained industrial development. For me, one of the most memorable things he did was preserving the sanctity and beauty of Lake Elizabeth, the crown jewel of Fremont, by championing the subterranean channel for BART against letting the train run right over Lake Elizabeth which BART wanted to do to save money. This of course would have ruined the park.Every time we go to Lake Elizabeth and walk around that peaceful water, we should thank Gus Morrison. I suggest a plaque or statue be erected in thanks to the memory of this unique selfless...

Christian McCaffrey will miss the 49ers regular-season finale but should return for playoffs

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:47:31 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — NFL leading rusher Christian McCaffrey will miss San Francisco’s regular-season finale with a mild calf strain but should be ready to return for the playoffs.McCaffrey got hurt in Sunday’s 27-10 victory at Washington that helped the 49ers clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC and a first-round bye. San Francisco (12-4) will host a divisional round playoff game on either Jan. 20 or 21, giving McCaffrey nearly three weeks to heal.“We’re real confident on that,” coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday about McCaffrey being ready for the playoff opener. “It was good news. Could’ve been a lot worse. We’re happy it’ll take care of him this week. Hopefully he’ll start getting to go during our off week.”McCaffrey leads the NFL with 1,459 yards rushing and 2,023 yards from scrimmage and is tied with Miami’s Raheem Mostert for the most touchdowns with 21.Elijah Mitchell will take over the starting running back role this week against the Rams. Mitchell had...

Volunteers start New Year by cleaning up Mount Vernon Trail

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:47:31 GMT

On a New Year’s morning when plenty of runners and cyclists took to the Mount Vernon Trail to get their first workout of the year in, a group of volunteers hit the trail with trash bags and equipment designed to fill potholes.Mall Davis, a truck driver from Prince George’s County, Maryland, was among the first to arrive, ready and eager to get started. The chilly, damp weather and gray skies did nothing to dampen his spirits.He’d heard about the New Year’s Day cleanup in a previous report on WTOP.“It was like a bucket list thing, just to help clean up the Potomac.”Davis said he feels a real connection to the 18-mile trail that parallels the Potomac River.“I walk over here, up and down to Old Town to get my coffee and Danishes and to get my fresh air on my days off,” he said.Davis showed off what he’d already collected along the trail.“You’ve got water bottles, tin cans — a lot of garbage,” he said, noting the pl...

Packers sign Bo Melton to active roster after his big game against Vikings

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:47:31 GMT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Bo Melton has been signed to the Green Bay Packers’ active roster one day after his breakthrough performance in a 33-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.The Packers announced Monday they have signed Melton off their practice squad and have placed wide receiver Samori Toure on injured reserve. The Packers also signed safety Tyler Coyle to their practice squad.Melton caught six passes for 105 yards against the Vikings, earning him a game ball from coach Matt LaFleur. Melton scored his first career touchdown on a 9-yard catch in the third quarter and finished with the first 100-yard receiving performance by any Packer this season.“From day one that Bo got here, (he’s had) just an unbelievable attitude, unbelievable approach,” LaFleur said after Sunday’s game. “He’s been team first all the way. Brings great energy. Takes great pride in his work, does a really good job when he wasn’t up, just giving great looks and performing well on the show teams, giving great ...