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NBA playoffs: Lakers, Heat advance to conference finals with Game 6 victories

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:51 GMT

By The Associated PressLOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 30 points, nine rebounds and nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors with a 122-101 victory Friday night in Game 6 of the second-round series.The seventh-seeded Lakers will face Nikola Jokic and the top-seeded Nuggets in the Western Conference finals starting Tuesday night in Denver.Anthony Davis had 17 points and 20 rebounds for the Lakers, who never trailed in a closeout victory that punctuated their increasingly incredible late-season surge.Austin Reaves scored 23 points, highlighted by a 54-footer from midcourt at the halftime buzzer for the Lakers. They improved to 7-0 at home since the regular season ended with three wins in seven days over the Warriors. Los Angeles also snapped Golden State’s streak of 28 playoff series with at least one road victory – an NBA-record run encompassing Stephen Curry’s entire career.James, Davis and the La...

Elderly woman fatally struck by vehicle in Chino

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:51 GMT

An elderly woman was found dead after she was fatally struck by a vehicle in Chino.On Wednesday, officers responded to reports of a collision on Euclid Avenue, just south of Pine Avenue around 8:23 p.m.When they arrived, they found Karin James, a 79-year-old Ontario resident, dead at the scene. Man arrested, escaped West Hollywood apartment standoff after neighbor was shot through wall James was walking on Euclid Avenue when she was struck by a vehicle driving southbound on the 16700 block, police said.The driver called police and stayed at the scene until officers arrived, authorities said.The case remains under investigation. Officials are seeking witnesses, security camera footage, or any additional information about the deadly crash.Anyone with information is asked to contact Cpl. Baas at [email protected] or call 909-334-3148.

A’s rock Rangers on Rooker’s blast in 10th

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:51 GMT

OAKLAND — Brent Rooker hit a three-run homer off Brock Burke in the bottom of the 10th inning, rallying the Oakland Athletics to a 9-7 win over the Texas Rangers that snapped a five-game losing streak Friday night.Esteury Ruiz homered and drove in four runs for Oakland. Kevin Smith and Carlos Pérez also connected for the major league-worst A’s (9-31), who won on a walk-off hit for the third time this season.This one came after Texas pinch-hitter Adolis García delivered a go-ahead single off Zach Jackson in the top of the 10th. Former A’s shortstop Marcus Semien followed with an RBI single to give Texas a 7-5 lead before Oakland came back.Related ArticlesOakland Athletics | Oakland A’s rookie made history with homer binge at Yankee Stadium, but defense could be key to staying in lineup Oakland Athletics | A’s prized pitcher seeking second opinion for elbow pain Oakland Athletics | A’s rookie Medina shines, but Bochy’s...

Four homers, two firsts and a Jolly Rancher (?) help Oakland A’s top Texas

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:51 GMT

OAKLAND — Brent Rooker hit a three-run homer off Brock Burke in the bottom of the 10th inning, rallying the Oakland Athletics to a 9-7 win over the Texas Rangers that snapped a five-game losing streak Friday night.Esteury Ruiz homered and drove in four runs for Oakland. Kevin Smith and Carlos Pérez also connected for the major league-worst A’s (9-31), who won on a walk-off hit for the third time this season.This one came after Texas pinch-hitter Adolis García delivered a go-ahead single off Zach Jackson in the top of the 10th. Former A’s shortstop Marcus Semien followed with an RBI single to give Texas a two-run lead before Oakland came back.Robbie Grossman, the veteran Texas outfielder who spent two seasons with the A’s, homered and had an RBI double in front of another small crowd of 6,575 at the Coliseum. Jonah Heim added two hits to extend his hitting streak to 11 games. Ezequiel Duran doubled twice.Ruiz’s RBI single off Burke (2-1) drove in Nick Allen, who began the 10th ...

Ahead of big offseason, Draymond Green says ‘I want to be Warrior for the rest of my life’

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:51 GMT

LOS ANGELES — This isn’t the end of the Warriors’ dynasty.At least, not according to Draymond Green.“We’re not done yet. Lost this year, we’ll be back next year,” Green said Friday moments after the Lakers beat the Warriors in six games, effectively ending their hopes of repeating as championships.But one of the biggest question marks surrounding the core is Green’s future, which is in balance.Green has a $27.6 million player option for next season, his 12th in the league. Green wasn’t ready to share his plans in the wake of defeat.The Athletic reported there is mutual interest in keeping Green in the Bay long-term, either via Green opting out and making a new deal from scratch or by Green opting in for $27.6 million next year and extending from there. ESPN’s Marc Spears added that Green is concerned about the future about Warriors general manager Bob Myers, whose contract expires next month, and that Myers’ decision could be a factor ...

Campbell woman pleads not guilty to vehicular manslaughter

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:51 GMT

SAN MATEO COUNTY – A 24-year-old Campbell woman has pleaded not guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and other charges filed against her in connection with a wrong-way collision last month on Interstate 280 near Woodside, prosecutors said.Constellatia Martin, who was arraigned Thursday, also pleaded not guilty to DUI causing injury, hit-and-run and driving on the wrong side of the road, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office.The crash was reported April 22 on southbound I-280 just north of the Woodside Road exit.Prosecutors said Martin was driving the wrong way on the freeway and collided head-on with a BMW, killing 54-year-old San Francisco resident Eden Palmer and injuring her 14-year-old son.Martin is accused of running from the scene. California Highway Patrol officers found her naked lying down in a grassy area about 150 yards away, according to the district attorney’s office.Martin reportedly screamed out bizarre statements. Prosecutor...

Woman facing felony DUI charges after refusing to leave Taco Bell drive-thru

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:51 GMT

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A woman with three prior DUI convictions was arrested after she allegedly drove drunk and refused to leave the drive-thru of a southwest Bakersfield Taco Bell, according to a court filing. Demetra Bailey, 39, has pleaded not guilty to two felony DUI charges, resisting arrest and driving while her license was suspended or revoked for driving under the influence, according to court records. She's due back in court June 16. Woman gets 8 years in DUI crash that placed motorcyclist in coma On Jan. 4, police were called to the Taco Bell at 6619 Panama Lane to a report of a motorist who appeared to be under the influence and refused to leave the drive-thru, according to a warrant filed in Superior Court. An officer arrived and activated his vehicle's emergency lights. Bailey reversed her vehicle and tried to drive out of the lane but went over the curb, an officer said in the warrant. Her vehicle got stuck and she ran but was caught after a short chase, the ...

'Mom’s and Dad’s Nipple Factory' movie tells touching love story

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:51 GMT

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (KRON) – This Sunday, Mother’s Day, the Doclands Film Festival in San Rafael offers a chance to share something special with mom.It’s a film called “Mom’s and Dad’s Nipple Factory.” It is not a medical film exactly, or a porn film, as the cheeky title might tease.It’s a personal story about family, faith, and feeling whole again. KRON4 had a chance to talk with the Bay Area producer and small-town director about why this documentary touches so many. 4 Fun Things: Here’s what’s happening in the Bay Area Justin Superstar directed the movie, a story about his own family from a conservative small town in Wisconsin, and how they dealt with his mom’s breast cancer and mastectomy.“At the heart of it is the story of my folks' secret prosthetic nipple business that has transformed quite a few lives, including my own,” Superstar said. “Justin started making this film and it was about this nipple business, but in the end, it was really this sweet love story about his paren...

Cousins’ OT goal gives Panthers 3-2 win over Maple Leafs to advance to East final

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:51 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Nick Cousins scored at 15:32 of overtime and Sergei Bobrovsky made 50 saves as the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series on Friday night to advance to the Eastern Conference final.Aaron Ekblad and Carter Verhaeghe each had a goal and an assist for the Panthers.Morgan Rielly and William Nylander scored for the Maple Leafs, who had advanced in the playoffs for the first time in 19 years when they beat Tampa Bay in the first round. Rookie goalie Joseph Woll had 41 saves in his first home playoff start.In the extra period, Cousins buried his second goal of the playoffs off the rush short-side on Woll to send the Panthers to the conference finals for the first time since 1996.Florida — the team with the fewest points to qualify for the postseason — won all three games in Toronto and improved to 6-1 on the road in the playoffs after also upsetting the record-setting Boston Bruins. The Panthers will next face the Car...

A’s rally for 4 in 10th, beat Rangers 9-7 on Rooker’s 3-run homer

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:51 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Brent Rooker hit a three-run homer off Brock Burke in the bottom of the 10th inning, rallying the Oakland Athletics to a 9-7 win over the Texas Rangers that snapped a five-game losing streak Friday night.Esteury Ruiz homered and drove in four runs for Oakland. Kevin Smith and Carlos Pérez also connected for the major league-worst A’s (9-31), who won on a walk-off hit for the third time this season.This one came after Texas pinch-hitter Adolis García delivered a go-ahead single off Zach Jackson in the top of the 10th. Former A’s shortstop Marcus Semien followed with an RBI single to give Texas a two-run lead before Oakland came back.Robbie Grossman, the veteran Texas outfielder who spent two seasons with the A’s, homered and had an RBI double in front of another small crowd of 6,575 at the Coliseum. Jonah Heim added two hits to extend his hitting streak to 11 games. Ezequiel Duran doubled twice.Ruiz’s RBI single off Burke (2-1) drove in Nick Allen, who began th...