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Rapids takeaways: Colorado still looking for playmakers in attacking third after loss at San Jose

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:40:51 GMT

It’s safe to say the Colorado Rapids are eager to move on from this past week.After a scoreless homer opener against Sporting Kansas City, the team issued a mid-week statement condemning a “detestable” chant from that game. The team had a chance to get things right late Saturday against the San Jose Earthquakes in the Bay Area, but fell 1-0 on a late goal by Cristian Espinoza.Here are three takeaways from the loss.Formation change looked solidRapids head coach Robin Fraser put out a new lineup with five defenders — three center backs (Lalas Abubakar, Danny Wilson and Andreas Maxsø), plus Alex Gersbach, Bryan Acosta, Kévin Cabral and Wilson were all inserted into the lineup.The opening 20 minutes defensively looked solid as San Jose was unable to cause many chances. However, Abubakar had to leave midway through the first half with an apparent hamstring injury and was replaced by Sam Nicholson.With San Jose controlling nearly 60% possession, the Rapids’ b...

Top 5 college basketball players coming to Denver for NCAA Tournament

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:40:51 GMT

Here’s a look at the top five college basketball players who will play at Ball Arena in Denver during the rounds of 64 and 32 of the NCAA Tournament. Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) handles the ball against San Francisco during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the West Coast Conference men’s tournament Monday, March 6, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)Drew Timme, F, Sr., 6-foot-10, GonzagaThe most accomplished player in the Denver field, Timme averaged 20.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game this season. A master of footwork in the paint, Timme can put the Zags on his back and carry them deep in the tournament.BALL ARENA: A look at the eight teams coming to Denver for NCAA March MadnessTCU guard Mike Miles Jr. (1) celebrates after making a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Kansas...

Suspect involved in days-long standoff after allegedly shooting at deputies in San Gabriel Valley found dead

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:40:51 GMT

A nearly two day standoff involving a man who allegedly fired shots at Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies has come to an end after the suspect was discovered dead Sunday. "I have been informed that the suspect involved in the Valinda barricade situation has committed suicide," Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis announced on Twitter. Authorities are expected to hold a press conference and update the public at 7: 30 p.m.Deputies responded to a call of an assault with a deadly weapon at a home in the 16900 block of Wing Lane in Valinda around 2:30 p.m. Friday when they came under fire, officials said.The LAPD SWAT is now assisting the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Special Enforcement Bureau in the standoff, which is still ongoing as of Sunday afternoon. "We appreciate the public's patience and cooperation as we work hard to bring resolution to this incident," the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a statement.Deputies returned fire and set up a perimete...

GPS-enabled headphones help deputies bust thief in San Bernardino County

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:40:51 GMT

A 34-year-old Chino Hills man was arrested Sunday after stealing a backpack that contained GPS enabled headphones that led deputies to his location, authorities announced.  Deputies with the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department responded to the 5400 block of Wild Sage Place in Chino Hills Sunday morning at around 8:40 a.m. on reports of a vehicle burglary.  During the investigation, deputies recovered video surveillance that captured the suspect, identified as Terrall Meisenheimer, break into the victim’s vehicle.  “The suspect stole the victim’s backpack, which contained miscellaneous items and headphones equipped with GPS tracking technology,” a sheriff’s department news release stated.  Using the GPS tracking, the victim was able to pinpoint the location of the headphones at a business parking lot on Mountain Avenue in Chino, where deputies found the 34-year-old suspect in possession of the stolen property.  Meisenheimer was arrested for vehicle burglary. ...

Stanford earns final No. 1 seed in NCAA women’s basketball tournament

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:40:51 GMT

STANFORD – Stanford will start its quest for a fourth NCAA Tournament championship in a familiar place – as the No. 1 seed playing at Maples Pavilion.The Cardinal (28-5) was placed in one of the two Seattle regionals. Friday it will face the winner of Wednesday night’s game between No. 16 seeds Southern and Sacred Heart.If Stanford wins its first game, the second-round match-up Sunday at Maples would be against either No. 8 Ole Miss or No. 9 Gonzaga. Stanford beat No. 9 Gonzaga 84-63 at Maples on Dec. 4.Stanford will be hosting NCAA Tournament games at Maples Pavilion for the 24th time and is 40-4 at home in the tournament. Maples has hosted more NCAA Tournament games than any other facility.The Cardinal is ranked fifth in the latest AP Poll. Stanford tied for first in the Pac-12 regular season with Utah and lost in the conference tournament semifinals to UCLA, but that didn’t cost them its 13th-ever No. 1 seed.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Photos: SJSU judo coach Uchi...

‘Complete panic:’ Pajaro residents seek shelter as the next atmospheric river is on its way

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:40:51 GMT

The waters will be rising again, and the worries are mounting.Dozens of Monterey County residents who packed up their lives after fleeing Pajaro River floodwaters spent Sunday sheltering at evacuation centers, thumbing through piles of hand-me-down clothing, filling up with plates of warm food — and fretting about the future.Pajaro residents Lucia Mendoza and her husband, Francisco Curiel, had been jolted awake at 1 a.m. Saturday by wailing police sirens and voices over loudspeakers warning of a coming flood and urging evacuation. As quickly as they could, the two rushed to grab their three daughters and snatch any valuables they could.“I was in complete panic,” Mendoza said through tears in the middle of the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, where evacuated families are sheltering after a 100-foot breach opened up on the 74-year-old levee along the Pajaro River. “We got our kids’ documents and our immigration documents and that’s it. We didn’t bring anything else, and I’m worrie...

Oscars 2023: Florence Pugh, Michelle Yeoh, Nicole Kidman in best and worst looks from the ‘champagne’ carpet

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:40:51 GMT

Before the 95th annual Academy Awards kick off at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles Sunday night, nominees, presenters and other stars are in joining in another of grand Oscars tradition – walking the red carpet, which actually is “champagne” this year.Stars trying to look their best for one of fashion’s biggest nights of the year include some of 2023’s year’s awards-show favorites: Best acting nominees Cate Blanchett, Michelle Yeoh, Michelle Williams, Ana de Armas, Andrea Riseborough, Austin Butler, Brendan Fraser, Collin Farrell, along with presenters Florence Pugh, Nicole Kidman, Jessica Chastain, Salma Hayek, Kate Hudson, Antonio Banderas, Andrew Garfield, Harrison Ford, Samuel L. Jackson and Pedro Pascal.And, yes, Rihanna – Queen of the Met Gala – is performing tonight.Here are the best, the brightest and the most beautiful looks delivered by stars Sunday night, as well as some looks that didn’t quite make the mark.Florence Pugh combines romance with punk, with a hot...

‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ wins best animated feature

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:40:51 GMT

Los Angeles (AP) — “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” has had an Oscar wish come true.The director’s stop-motion, musical take on the puppet who longs to be a real boy won Netflix its first animated feature trophy on Sunday. The category has primarily gone to either a Walt Disney or Pixar-produced film for the past decade — with the exception of “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.”“Pinocchio” was considered the contender to beat. It swept several awards including the Golden Globe and the top honor at the animation industry’s Annie Awards.The voice cast includes Ewan McGregor, Christoph Waltz, fellow Oscar nominee Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton.It earned rave reviews for a stunningly beautiful production that takes a dark look at issues of love and mortality between the titular puppet and surrogate father, Gepetto. A polar opposite of Disney’s 1940 version, this “Pinocchio” references Catholicism, fascism and the ugliness of war.The Mexican-born del Toro, who won the Osca...

Scheffler turns in masterpiece at Sawgrass to win Players

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:40:51 GMT

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler was fearless on a TPC Sawgrass course that can jangle the nerves on every hole. The wind was getting stronger, the targets looked smaller, and all he wanted was to make sure his lead got larger in The Players Championship.“You can’t limp in on this golf course,” he said. “You’ve got to hit the shots.”He did every bit of that Sunday in a masterful performance that only enhanced his reputation as a player who’s at his best when playing the best in the world.Scheffler ran off five straight birdies in the middle of his round, built a six-shot lead and left all the drama to everyone else on his way to a 3-under 69 to win the richest prize on the PGA Tour by five shots.As a half-dozen players tried to make a game of it, Scheffler took on the daunting Players Stadium Course as if he was playing alone. And that’s how he made it look.“Just looks like he’s calm, just doing his business, not really worrying what eve...

South Carolina No. 1 overall seed in women’s NCAA Tournament

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:40:51 GMT

South Carolina is six wins away from becoming the 10th women’s basketball team to go undefeated for an entire season, and the Gamecocks will enter the NCAA Tournament as the No. 1 overall seed.Dawn Staley’s squad has been challenged a few times this year but has always pulled through. The defending national champions will play Norfolk State in the first round of the tournament, the NCAA selection committee revealed Sunday.While the Gamecocks, led by star Aliyah Boston, have been a lock to be the top seed for most of the season, several schools were vying for the other No. 1s, including Iowa, Indiana, Virginia Tech, Stanford and Utah. The Hawkeyes, led by electrifying guard Caitlin Clark, have been a top seed twice before, in 1988 and 1992. The Hoosiers, Hokies and Utes have never been No. 1s. Stanford has been a top seed 12 times, including the previous two years.The tournament begins Wednesday with two First Four games. The full madness starts with 16 games Friday and 1...