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Greasy goals, more Cale Makar magic leads Avalanche past Canucks

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:41:27 GMT

The Colorado Avalanche will play a lot of aesthetically pleasing hockey over the course of the 2023-24 season, but they’re also going to need to win some greasy ones.What transpired Wednesday night was far from a Monet or a Rembrandt, despite two teams loaded with star power near the top of the Western Conference standings. The Vancouver Canucks had the better of the scoring chances in the first 40 minutes, but the Avs prevailed 5-2 because of three blue-collar goals and one moment of magic from the best defenseman in the NHL.Riley Tufte scored his first goal in an Avalanche uniform from a spot where a lot of Colorado goals have come from of late — with his back to the Vancouver goalie at the edge of the crease. Miles Wood shot the puck off Tufte just 84 seconds into the third period to put Colorado ahead 3-2.Cale Makar gave the home team some breathing room when he took the puck off J.T. Miller and scored on a breakaway. It was Makar’s fifth goal of the season. It...

Felony hit-and-run suspect arrested in Woodland Hills; 1 victim hospitalized

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:41:27 GMT

A felony hit-and-run suspect who led police on a brief pursuit have been arrested after hitting one person and crashing into several other vehicles in Woodland Hills Wednesday night, authorities confirmed to KTLA.  L.A. police said the suspect struck a pedestrian at Topanga Canyon and Victory Boulevard and sped off at approximately 6:01 p.m., prompting officers to pursue the vehicle. Less than a half mile away, at around 6:02 p.m., the suspects crashed their vehicle into two other cars at Owensmouth Avenue and Victory Boulevard.  Video of the scene posted to the Citizen app showed the wreckage. Police were forced to redirect traffic in the busy retail shopping area. Three cars showed heavy damage in the intersection. It is unclear which vehicle the felony hit-and-run, pursuit suspect was driving. L.A. police on the scene of a hit-and-run and a pursuit that ended in a crash in Woodland Hills on Nov. 22, 2023. (Citizen)L.A. police on the scene of a hit-and-run and a pursuit that ended...

5 arrested after violent store robbery in San Bernardino County

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:41:27 GMT

Five people were arrested after a violent robbery at a Ross Dress for Less store in San Bernardino County.The suspects were only identified as two juveniles and three adults, according to the Chino Police Department. On Nov. 11, officers responded to an attempted robbery at a Ross Dress for Less located on the 4000 block of Grand Avenue.Store employees told police the suspects entered the store and began stealing merchandise off the racks. When the thieves were confronted by workers, one of the suspects punched an employee in the face multiple times, police said.The suspects then fled the store in a getaway car before officers could arrive.Five people were arrested after a violent robbery at a Ross Dress for Less store in Chino on Nov. 11, 2023. (Chino Police Department)Ross Dress for Less retail store in Chino, California. (Google Earth) SoCal woman found with thousands of dollars worth of stolen luxury handbags Gang unit officers began investigating and were able to lo...

Warriors bench fuels comeback that falls short in loss to Phoenix Suns

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:41:27 GMT

PHOENIX — Referee Scott Foster ejected Chris Paul with just 23 seconds remaining in the first half, capping off a second quarter collapse that led to the Warriors’ 123-115 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. The Warriors fall to 7-9.Leading up to Paul’s ejection, the Warriors turned the ball over six times and the Suns capitalized to take a 16-point halftime lead. The bench unit led by a mix of Dario Saric, Cory Joseph, Brandin Podziemski, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Moses Moody, Gui Santos and Jonathan Kuminga chipped away at a Suns 23-point lead, eventually cutting the deficit to three points in the last minute of the game.Podziemski finished a team-high plus-20 with 10 points, three steals and four rebounds.Related ArticlesGolden State Warriors | Scott Foster ejects Warriors’ Chris Paul in return to Phoenix Golden State Warriors | Warriors notebook: Draymond Green sighting in Phoenix; a secret practice in San Francisco Go...

Amazon driver was not kidnapped, San Ramon police say

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:41:27 GMT

(KRON) -- New details have come out of the investigation into the Amazon delivery driver who was allegedly kidnapped in San Ramon on Saturday. The San Ramon Police Department said in a statement on Wednesday that its investigation revealed the Amazon driver was not kidnapped. Police said the two suspects from Saturday's incident approached the driver to commit a fake jewelry scam. SFO in ‘close contact’ with federal authorities following explosion at US-Canada border "After further investigation, it appears the suspects approached the victim to commit a fake jewelry scam," SRPD said in a statement.  "Based on a language barrier, the victim believed something more nefarious was going on, so he went to the banks to withdraw money.  There were no apparent threats or weapons were seen/used during the encounter."As of Wednesday night, no other details were released by SRPD. The investigation remains ongoing.The incident began when the Amazon truck and the suspect vehicle collided near ...

Kevin Hayes breaks tie in 3rd period, Blues outlast Coyotes 6-5

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:41:27 GMT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — St. Louis and Arizona struggled to score early. Two more lengthy scoring droughts came in the second and third period.The rest of the night was a feast of goals.Nick Leddy and Alexey Toropchenko had short-handed goal 33 seconds apart, Kevin Hayes broke a tie early in the third period and the Blues outlasted the Coyotes 6-5 on Wednesday night.“I don’t think any either team entered tonight’s game thinking that was going to be the outcome,” Hayes said. “A lot of goals went in in crazy ways. I felt like every shot there for a little bit was going in.”It sure seemed like it.The teams combined for 10 goals in 22 minutes spanning the first and second periods. It was the third NHL game in 30 years to have five tying goals in the first 35 minutes and 23 players had at least a point.St. Louis chased goalie Karel Vejmelka with four goals before the midpoint of the second period. The Coyotes chased Jordan Binnington not long after that with their fifth.Brayden Schenn, Colton...

Trail Blazers snap 8-game skid with 121-105 victory over the Jazz

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:41:27 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jerami Grant scored 30 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 121-105 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Malcolm Brogdon added 20 points and eight assists, and Jabari Walker came off the bench to score a career-high 19 with 10 rebounds. The Blazers led by as many as 32 points. Lauri Markkanen had 24 points for the Jazz, who have lost five straight and eight of their last 10. Blazers rookie guard Scoot Henderson played after missing nine games with a sprained right ankle. The No. 3 pick did not start, but came into the game to cheers with 4:14 left in the first half. He finished with three points and seven assists in 17 minutes. Both teams were playing the second night of back-to-backs. The Blazers fell 120-107 on the road against the Phoenix Suns in an In-Season Tournament game on Tuesday night.The Jazz lost 131-99 on the road to the Lakers in a tournament game. “There’s some decision-making things tha...

Clayton scores 28 and Florida gradually distances itself from Pitt for 86-71 win

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:41:27 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Walter Clayton Jr. scored 28 points, Tyrese Samuel recorded a double-double and Florida pulled away after intermission to beat Pitt 86-71 on Wednesday night in an NIT Season Tip-Off.Clayton made 11 of 17 shot attempts, including 6 of 8 from 3-point range. Samuel scored 20 points on 9-for-11 shooting, grabbed 10 rebounds, distributed three assists, blocked three shots and had three steals.Florida (4-1) reserves Alex Condon scored 11 points and Zyon Pullin scored 10. Pullin also distributed eight assists and recorded just a single turnover.The Gators led 39-34 at halftime before Pitt (4-1) took a 42-41 lead on Guillermo Diaz Graham’s 3 -pointer 3 minutes into the second half. Clayton responded with a 3 less than 30 seconds later.Samuel’s layup with 10 minutes left put Florida up 58-47 and the Gators led by double digits the rest of the way.Ishmael Leggett scored 19 points for Pitt, Blake Hinson added 16 and Zack Austin scored 10 and grabbed nine rebounds.Bo...

Bruins beat Panthers 3-1 in Eastern Conference quarterfinals rematch

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:41:27 GMT

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Linus Ullmark stopped 27 shots and the NHL-leading Boston Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Wednesday night in a rematch of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.Boston improved to 14-1-3 overall and 4-0-0 after losses. The Bruins have 31 of a possible 36 points so far — by far the best in the league, yet slightly behind their pace from last season when they had 32 points through 18 games.Boston finished with an NHL-record 135 points last season, then lost to Florida in seven games in the opening round of the playoffs while the Panthers went on to play in the Stanley Cup Final. Florida is 0-1-1 against the Bruins this season.John Beecher and Jake DeBrusk scored in a 3:05 span in the second period to put Boston in control, and Charlie Coyle also scored for the Bruins.Anton Lundell scored for Florida. The Panthers had won six in a row at home.RANGERS 1, PENGUINS 0PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jonathan Quick made 32 saves for his 60th career shutout and Alexis Lafreniere ...

Williamson, Ingram lead the Pelicans past the Kings 117-112

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:41:27 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram have been putting in extra work together on late-game scenarios during recent Pelicans practices — and it appears to be paying off.Williamson scored 25 points, Ingram added 21, and New Orleans regrouped after losing a 14-point, fourth-quarter lead and beat the Sacramento Kings 117-112 on Wednesday night.“Both of those guys have been working diligently with the coaching staff,” Pelicans coach Willie Green said. “Just working on chemistry together in the middle of the floor for moments like that.”Both New Orleans stars made pivotal plays late to put the Pelicans in front for good en route to their second straight victory and fourth in five games.After Williamson powered through multiple defenders in the paint to spin in a layup off the glass, Ingram stole De’Aaron Fox’s pass, broke the other way in transition and pulled up for a mid-range jumper that made it 113-108 with 1:37 left. And in the final minute, Ingram used a...