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Napheesa Collier, rookies rally Lynx to 73-70 victory over Sparks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:02 GMT

For the second time in three days, the Minnesota Lynx again played one dominant half of basketball.A late 12-0 run saved them from an embarrassing loss.Napheesa Collier scored eight of her game-high 22 points during the late surge and Minnesota rallied past Los Angeles 73-70 Thursday to end a three-game slide.“That’s what the greatest players do. Whenever the team needs them, they show up, and Phee’s definitely that person for us,” said Lynx center Dorka Juhász. “… She’s been playing like an MVP.”Minnesota blew a 20-point first-half lead and an 18-point advantage late in the third quarter, finding itself down by seven with 4:07 to play as Los Angeles capped a 31-6 run.Collier said overcoming the bad stretch had to happen in Minnesota’s own end. “We weren’t playing defensively like we needed to. So, we were just, ‘We have to lock down and defend the three, which they were killing us on.’ ”It’s next five times with the ball, Los Angeles missed three shots and turned it ove...

Saints hang on for 6-5 victory over Storm Chasers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:02 GMT

Kyle Garlick hit an RBI double in the ninth inning, bringing in what proved to be a crucial insurance run as the St. Paul Saints just barely held on for a 6-5 victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers Thursday night at Werner Park in Papillion, Neb.The Storm Chasers (43-36), trailing 6-2 in the bottom of the ninth, scored three runs off Patrick Murphy before he was able to strike out Nate Eaton to end the game. Murphy picked up the save, and Austin Brice pitched a hitless sixth inning to earn the win.Garlick extended his hitting streak to a career-high 11 games, finishing the night 2 for 3 with three RBIs. Jorge Polanco, in his third game of a rehab assignment with the Saints (55-37), went 0 for 3 with a walk. Trevor Larnach ended an 0-for-22 skid with a 440-foot solo home run in the sixth inning, and Andrew Bechtold hit his eighth homer of the season on a two-run blast as part of a four-run seventh inning for St. Paul.Simeon Woods Richardson gets the start for the Saints on Friday when ...

Nine animals discovered dead in animal neglect case

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:02 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Troy resident was arrested and charged with neglecting his animals after police discovered nine dead animals at his residence. Tyler J. Valentine, 29, is facing nine counts of aggravated cruelty to animals. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Investigations began when a resident at the Hudson Terrace Apartments on Stow Ave reported a foul smell from a nearby apartment. A Troy Animal Control Officer, Troy Police, and representatives from the Troy Code Enforcement entered the apartment. They discovered nine animals deceased and at least one other animal alive but in terrible health.Police report three dogs, four cats, one ferret, and one bearded dragon were deceased. Valentine was processed and released with an appearance ticket for Troy City Court at a later date for arraignment.

Lake George CSD announces finalists for new mascot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:02 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The search for a new mascot is nearing the finish line. The student advisory committee for the Lake George Central School District has announced four finalists for the district's new nickname. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The selections were reviewed by the committee and the choices are thoroughly explained in the voting process. The finalists are the Lake George Falcons; Lake George Islanders; Lake George Lakers; and Lake George Owls. “We had over 270 suggestions from the community. These are the final candidates from the committee who have worked diligently to incorporate the guiding principles and district values. We have had a thorough process led by our students since last fall and we are excited to find out what nickname will be selected by the community,” said Superintendent John Luthringer. The final survey will close at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, August 23. The nickname with the most...

Noticeable changes in the mosaic at Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis after deep clean

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - For the first time in nearly a century, a month-long cleaning project inside the Cathedral Basilica in the Central West End concluded this week.A month-long cleaning project wrapped up this week inside the Cathedral Basilica in the Central West End for the first time in nearly a century."Even the statues of the evangelists that sit on either side and the splendor of their faces," said Monsignor Henry Breier. "The whiteness in the marble, which again I thought was grey marble, is just so much beauty that shines forth."He said he's noticing new details for the first time since the cleaning."The detailing there on the baldacchino—the little lion heads—I saw them for the first time now that they were clean," Breier said. "So you can definitely see the detailing, and it just kind of jumps out at you." Missouri & Illinois players win $1M in record Powerball jackpot He said parishioners are noticing changes too."When we got to cleaning the baldacchino, half of it was clea...

Heated debates but no decisions on what comes next for the “Downtown Chesterfield” district

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:02 GMT

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. - After a council and public works meeting Thursday, the Chesterfield community still has no idea what will happen to the soon-to-be redeveloped Chesterfield Mall.Kelli Unnerstall is part of the Citizens for Developing Downtown Chesterfield. She moved to the area a few years ago.“I was looking into the Chesterfield community when I was considering moving here, and I saw there was a plan for downtown Chesterfield," Unnerstall said.Now, it’s the reason Unnerstall has started the page, Preserve Chesterfield, gaining nearly 1,000 supporters in just a few days.“They could build 2,880 multifamily units and call it a day, and that would meet the ordinance," she said.Currently, they plan to develop almost 100 acres with what they’re saying, will be the heart of Chesterfield, which includes nearly 3,000 residential units, retail shopping, a central park, walking and biking paths, and more. The biggest issue is what the current ordinance states about the master plan, with no...

Luxury dine-in IMAX theater opens in Inglewood, among world's first

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:02 GMT

The first movie theater to call Inglewood home in over 30 years will be opening on Friday, bringing dine-in options, luxury seating and state-of-the-art IMAX viewing.Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Inglewood IMAX is the first business to open at Hollywood Park, a large shopping, entertainment and mixed-use district opening near SoFi Stadium.The new luxury cinema boasts 12 screens and 1,236 seats in a 55,137-square-foot facility.The company says the Inglewood location will offer one of the world's first dine-in IMAX experiences.Moviegoers can catch the latest flicks on fully reclining leather seats while enjoying a meal from a “chef-driven menu showcasing house-made sauces, fresh ingredients, and gluten and vegan-friendly options.”The menu features “house-made pizzas, flavorful tacos, sandwiches, gourmet burgers and customizable bowls and more,” the company said. Theatergoers can order their food with a push of a button from their seats.Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Inglewood IMAX is the first m...

Man suffers life-threatening cuts to face in San Bernardino County attack

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:02 GMT

A man in San Bernardino County who was attacked Tuesday suffered life-threatening injuries and had to be rushed to a nearby hospital, authorities announced this week. San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies from the Colorado River Station responded to reports of a man sitting on the curb and bleeding profusely at around 11:15 a.m., according to an SBSD news release.  When deputies contacted the unidentified man, they discovered that he had been attacked and sustained severe lacerations to his face, hands and arms. Medical personnel treated the victim at the scene before he was flown to the hospital for treatment.  It is unclear what led to the attack or what type of weapon was used against the victim, but authorities said the suspect had already fled the scene by the time deputies arrived.  The case remains under investigation and anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Deputy L. Stout at the Colorado River/Needles Police Department at 760...

Colton Cowser hits 10th-inning sacrifice fly as Baltimore Orioles top Tampa Bay Rays 4-3

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:02 GMT

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Felix Bautista, right, celebrates with catcher Adley Rutschman after the Orioles defeated the Tampa Bay Rays during a baseball game Thursday, July 20, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)(AP/Scott Audette) Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Felix Bautista, right, celebrates with catcher Adley Rutschman after the Orioles defeated the Tampa Bay Rays during a baseball game Thursday, July 20, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)(AP/Scott Audette) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles are looking down at the rest of the AL East — and the All-Star break is in the rearview mirror.Fun times for Colton Cowser and company.Cowser hit a sacrifice f...

'Ink Master' fan? Don't miss the Tattoo Arts Festival this weekend

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:32:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Calling all those who dig the ink -- the Tattoo Arts Festival is this weekend at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver.The event is being put on by Villian Arts and will showcase a plethora of Paramount's "Ink Master" stars and other special guests. There will also be several local tattoo artists with displays at the three-day festival. 5 Denver bars where you can watch the Women’s World Cup In addition to the showcasing of tattoo artists, there will be performances by Ringling Brothers star James Maltman, America's Got Talent stars Captain and Maybelle and other scheduled shows. There will be a tattoo contest and several seminars, according to the event website. The festival begins Friday, July 21 and ends Sunday, July 23. Admission is $23 per day or $45 for a three-day pass. Kids under 12 are free.