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Men’s basketball: CU Buffs bury Towson with 3-point barrage

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:00:55 GMT

BOULDER,CO November 6: Colorado’s KJ Simpson gets a break away layup against Towson in NCAA basketball on November 6, 2023.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)As the two clear and established leaders of the Colorado men’s basketball team, Tristan da Silva and KJ Simpson had different objectives as they prepared to lead the Buffaloes into a promising 2023-24 season.Simpson, a dynamic scorer last season until injury and illness derailed him down the stretch, set out to become a more efficient scorer. For da Silva, the goal was to become the sort of senior leader who can alternately facilitate the offense while taking over when needed.It was just the opening game, but both players offered a tantalizing preview of what could be in store for the Buffs this year.Led by Simpson and da Silva, CU turned in a solid all-around performance in its opener on Monday night, using a torrid shooting effort from long range after halftime to bury Towson in a 75-57 victory at the CU Events Center.CU imp...

Elderly Jewish man dies after 'altercation' with pro-Palestinian demonstrator in Thousand Oaks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:00:55 GMT

A 69-year-old Jewish man died Monday after suffering a severe head injury during an altercation with a pro-Palestinian demonstrator in Thousand Oaks, authorities said.Deputies with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls at around 3:20 p.m. about a “battery” at the intersection of Westlake and Thousand Oaks boulevards where demonstrations were taking place involving pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups.When deputies arrived they located the victim, identified as Paul Kessler, suffering from a head injury, the Sheriff's Office said. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on Monday.  Video posted to social media shows an elderly man lying on the ground after purportedly being struck with a megaphone at a pro-Palestinian rally in Thousand Oaks, California. Nov., 5, 2023. “Witness accounts indicated that Kessler was involved in a physical altercation with counter-protester(s),” the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said in a new...

LA man arrested after barricading inside home with child

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:00:55 GMT

A man was arrested on Monday after he barricaded himself inside a home for several hours with a child in Hemet. Around 7:30 a.m., Hemet police responded to a report of a restraining order violation in the 2800 block of Marilee Court, according to a Hemet Police Department news release. Angel Carillo, 46, of Los Angeles who was inside the residence, barricaded himself inside with the child, and refused to come out. Officers were eventually able to remove the child from the residence, but Carillo refused to surrender. The SWAT team later arrived to negotiate with Carillo. After several hours of negotiations, Carillo was arrested and charged with several crimes, in addition to his several outstanding warrants. He is being held on $233,000.00 bail.

Chris Paul makes Warriors history as a passer, shows life as a scorer

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:00:55 GMT

DETROIT — The Warriors wanted more structure and stability off the bench this year. Through eight games, Chris Paul has done just that.His six assists and zero turnovers in the Warriors’ 120-109 win over the Pistons on Monday night in Detroit just added to what’s been near perfect passing in his debut with Golden State. He has 62 assists and six turnovers and has tallied 31 assists since his last turnover, the longest streak of assists without a turnover by a Warriors player in the regular season since at least 1997-98 (when these stats were made available), according to Elias Sports Bureau.Even though Paul says life on the bench is still “an adjustment,” his sacrifice is paying off. The Warriors bench is outscoring opponents’ benches 331-224. Until his season-high 17-point game in Monday’s win, most of that scoring didn’t include Paul — who already has his legacy cemented as one of the NBA’s premier jump shooters of this e...

Burglary suspect shot dead by resident, Vallejo PD investigating

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:00:55 GMT

(KRON) -- A suspected burglar was shot by a resident at a home in Vallejo on Monday morning, according to the Vallejo Police Department. Santa Rosa homicide victim’s head found, grandson arrested Vallejo PD responded to a residence on the 1000 block of Georgia Street and Monterey Street at 9:45 a.m. Monday regarding a suspect shot by someone who lived in the home. The man who was shot died at the scene, police said. "The male was shot at least once by the homeowner after forcing his way into the homeowner’s residence," VPD said. Police say the motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. The homicide is Vallejo's 19th of 2023. Anyone with information is asked to call (707) 651-7146.

One dead after Berkeley police shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:00:55 GMT

(KRON) – One person died in an early morning police shooting in Berkeley on Monday, the Berkeley Police Department confirmed. The shooting occurred in the area of 7th and Grayson Street around 5:30 a.m. on Monday. Officers responded to that area Monday morning for the report of an auto burglary in progress, police said. Several suspects were at the scene. One was detained by a BPD officer and the other two were determined to be in a car driving way. Police said that car collided with a BPD car and continued to drive towards the officer. An officer then opened fire, BPD said. The driver of the car was transported to Highland Hospital in critical condition. They later succumbed to their injuries. The car's passenger was detained.The two suspects were arrested and identified as a 37-year-old Novato man and a 30-year-old Oakland woman. Photos: Wild coyote lounges on San Francisco home’s couch The Alameda County District Attorney's Office is investigating the shooting.

Illinois overcomes slow start to defeat Eastern Illinois 80-52 in opener

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:00:55 GMT

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — -Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn scored 18 points and Terrence Shannon Jr. added 16 as No. 25 Illinois pulled away in the second half to beat Eastern Illinois 80-52 on Monday night in an opener.Twelve players scored for the Illini as they used their depth to turn away the Panthers in the non-conference game.Gibbs-Lawhorn, a 6-foot-1 freshman guard on a team of mostly upperclassmen, ,made 7 of 10 shots, including a one-hand dunk in the first half that excited the crowd.“I wasn’t nervous,” Gibbs-Lawson said. “I’ve played against high-level players.”Kooper Jacobi scored 10 points and had 11 rebounds for Eastern Illinois.Ahead 37-25 at halftime, the Illini put away the Panthers with a 21-6 flurry to start the second halfEastern Illinois took a 15-6 lead before the Illini rallied. It took a 10-point run in the final 3:03 of the first half to give Illinois its 12-point halftime lead. The Illini led at the break despite making only 4 of 17 3-point shots and shooting 3 for 10 on fr...

Post’s double-double powers Boston College past Fairfield 89-70 in season opener

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:00:55 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Quinten Post scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Boston College to an 89-70 win over Fairfield in the season-opening game for both programs Monday night.Post was 11 of 14 from the field, including 5 of 6 from 3-point range, for his eighth career 20-plus-point game. Post’s previous high was a 29-point performance against Notre Dame last season.Jaeden Zackery added 11 points for the Eagles, who improved to 72-20 in season-opening games. BC shot 49% overall and made 11 3-pointers.Brycen Goodine led the Stags with 22 points. Michael Rogan finished with 18 and Peyton Smith had 12 for Fairfield, which fell to 11-29 all-time against Boston College. The Eagles opened the second half with a 24-10 run in the first 9:06 to extend their lead to 70-44. In that stretch, Zackery converted two layups and knocked down a jumper while Post made two 3s and a jumper. Guard Claudell Harris Jr. added two layups and a free throw in the stretch. ___Get poll ale...

Jokic’s 108th triple-double rallies Nuggets past Pelicans, 134-116.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:00:55 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic notched his 108th triple-double with 35 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists, and the Denver Nuggets overcame a 20-point, first-half deficit to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 134-116 on Monday night.Jokic broke a tie with LeBron James and Jason Kidd to move into fourth place in triple-doubles. He trails Magic Johnson by 30 for third.Denver rookie Julian Strawther scored a career-high 21 points of the bench to help overcome the absence of Jamal Murray, who will miss several games with a right hamstring injury.“His injury is not one- or two-game injury,” coach Michael Malone said. “That’s what I do know. This is something that will be longer than we would like.”Michael Porter Jr. had 22 points and nine rebounds, while Aaron Gordon finished with 15 points and 12 rebounds for the Nuggets.New Orleans rookie Jordan Hawkins, starting for CJ McCollum, set a career best with 31 points on 7-for-14 shooting from 3-point range. Zion Williamson added 20 points, 10 rebound...

NCAA Men’s Basketball Top 25 Fared-Week

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:00:55 GMT

No. 1 Kansas (1-0) did not play.No. 2 Duke (1-0) did not play.No. 3 Purdue (1-0) did not play.No. 4 Michigan St. (0-1) did not play.No. 5 Marquette (1-0) did not play.No. 6 UConn (1-0) did not play.No. 7 Houston (1-0) did not play.No. 8 Creighton (0-0) did not play.No. 9 Tennessee (1-0) did not play.No. 10 FAU (0-0) did not play.No. 11 Gonzaga (0-0) did not play.No. 12 Arizona (0-0) did not play.No. 13 Miami (1-0) did not play.No. 14 Arkansas (1-0) did not play.No. 15 Texas A&M (1-0) did not play.No. 16 Kentucky (1-0) did not play.No. 17 San Diego St. (0-0) did not play.No. 18 Texas (1-0) did not play.No. 19 North Carolina (1-0) did not play.No. 20 Baylor (0-0) did not play.No. 21 Southern Cal (0-0) did not play.No. 22 Villanova (1-0) did not play.No. 23 Saint Mary’s (Cal.) (0-0) did not play.No. 24 Alabama (1-0) did not play.No. 25 Illinois (1-0) did not play.Source