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NorCal Champs! Archbishop Mitty takes down St. Francis to win Open Division volleyball title

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:26 GMT

SAN JOSE – When Amiya Kuchibhotla spiked the ball and made the final point, the Archbishop Mitty gymnasium erupted as the 3-1 NorCal Open Division victory went final. The senior middle hitter became one of many Monarchs mobbed together in the center of the court, the team having vanquished St. Francis for the final time in 2023, the last of six meetings between the elite volleyball programs. The San Jose school denied St. Francis back-to-back NorCal Open titles, gave Mitty two of the past three and put another championship banner in its crowded rafters. The Monarch’s next stop? A trip to Santiago Canyon College in Orange County for the state Open Division championship game. “I’m so happy and so grateful, especially since it’s my senior year,” Kuchibhotla said. “I’m super-excited.”Archbishop Mitty won the first set 25-12, scoring the final five points behind a flurry of emphatic kills and aces. Sophomore Makenna Crosson had five kills, one ace and a block in that dominant set.“...

Without Big Three, Warriors drop heartbreaker to Minnesota Timberwolves

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:26 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Steph Curry was injured. Two minutes in, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson were ejected. A Warriors offense already searching for its identity was without its core three, but managed to make it a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves and their top rated defense.Golden State lost their fourth straight game 104-101 on Tuesday night where rookie Brandin Podziemski made his best case for more minutes going forward. He put up 23 points to become the first Warrior not named Curry to score more than 20 points in a game this season. Dario Saric became the second, scoring 21 points — including a go-ahead 3-pointer in the game’s waning seconds to put Golden State up one.But the Timberwolves had just a little more juice. Karl-Anthony Towns hit a 3 to give Minnesota a lead and Mike Conley hit the dagger 3 to end it. The Warriors move to 6-6 on the season and 1-4 at home and have lost four straight.Related ArticlesGolden State Warriors | Klay Thompso...

Fentanyl-laced pill sale that led to man’s death results in 80-month sentence

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:26 GMT

OAKLAND – A 28-year-old San Jose man was sentenced Tuesday to more than six years in federal prison for selling fentanyl-laced pills to an Ohio resident who took one after being told it did not contain the deadly drug and died, according to prosecutors.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Oakland man guilty of 2018 mother-daughter double murder in Antioch Crime and Public Safety | Suspect in Walnut Creek robberies arrested in Fairfield Crime and Public Safety | Driver dies from injuries suffered in shooting on Richmond Parkway Crime and Public Safety | Scooter-riding suspect robs four men at gunpoint outside Oakland restaurant Crime and Public Safety | Marin police arrest East Bay teen in armed robbery probe In addition to an 80-month prison term, Ian Edward Parrish was ordered to serve three years of supervision following his release from prison, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a news releas...

Today in History: November 15, Sherman’s ‘March to the Sea’ brings Civil War closer to end

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:26 GMT

Today in History Today is Wednesday, Nov. 15, the 319th day of 2023. There are 46 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Nov. 15, 1864, late in the U.S. Civil War, Union forces led by Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh (teh-KUM’-seh) Sherman began their “March to the Sea” from Atlanta; the campaign ended with the capture of Savannah on Dec. 21. On this date: In 1777, the Second Continental Congress approved the Articles of Confederation. In 1806, explorer Zebulon Pike sighted the mountaintop now known as Pikes Peak in present-day Colorado. In 1937, at the U.S. Capitol, members of the House and Senate met in air-conditioned chambers for the first time. In 1942, the naval Battle of Guadalcanal ended during World War II with a decisive U.S. victory over Japanese forces. In 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt laid the cornerstone of the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. In 1959, four members of the Clutter family of Holcomb, Kansas, were found murdered in their home. (Ex...

Stock market today: Asian shares get a lift from rally in US following encouraging inflation report

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:26 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares surged higher on Wednesday, cheered by a rally on Wall Street that was one of the best days of the year following a surprisingly encouraging report on inflation.Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 1.8% to 33,293.67 as investors appeared to shrug off news that Japan’s economy contracted at a worse than expected 2.1% annual rate in July-September.The world’s No. 3 economy is grappling with weakening private demand from consumers and businesses, slack demand for Japan’s exports and sluggish wage growth that will continue to drag on consumer spending, which is the main driver of the economy, said Marcel Thieliant of Capital Economics.“Accordingly, we expect GDP growth to slow from 1.7% this year to 0.5% in 2024,” he said in a commentary. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng added 2.8% to 17,885.19, while the Shanghai Composite gained 1.4% to 3,072.64 after economic data for October showed the economy is holding up even as many indicators slow.Factory output wa...

Dawson’s 25 points leads Akron past Heidelberg 114-56

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:26 GMT

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Mikal Dawson had 25 points in Akron’s 114-56 victory over Heidelberg on Tuesday night.Dawson shot 9 for 12, including 7 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Zips (3-0). Shammah Scott shot 5 for 8, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc to add 15 points. Sammy Hunter shot 4 for 10, including 2 for 7 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points, while adding eight rebounds.The Student Princes were led in scoring by Jashun Cobb, who finished with 15 points. Eric Panning added nine points for Heidelberg. Zachary Chatmon also recorded six points and eight rebounds.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

The man accused of attacking Pelosi’s husband apologizes for hammer assault

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:26 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The man accused of attacking former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer apologized Tuesday, echoing right-wing conspiracy theories to explain to jurors that he went to the Pelosis’ home as part of a bigger plot to end what he viewed as government corruption.David DePape spoke for more than an hour in which he tearfully recounted about how his political leanings went from leftist to right wing after reading a comment on a YouTube video about former President Donald Trump. He said he bludgeoned Paul Pelosi after realizing his larger plan might be unraveling. Testimony wrapped up later Tuesday, with closing arguments expected Wednesday. DePape has pleaded not guilty to attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on the immediate family member of a federal official with intent to retaliate against the official for performance of their duties. His attorneys argue that he was not seeking to go after Nancy Pelosi because of her official d...

No. 4 Marquette beats No. 23 Illinois 71-64 behind 24 points from Tyler Kolek

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:26 GMT

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Tyler Kolek shook off an ankle injury to score 24 points and No. 4 Marquette beat No. 23 Illinois 71-64 on Tuesday night.The reigning Big East player of the year, Kolek added six rebounds and four assists. Kam Jones scored 15 for the Golden Eagles (3-0), and Oso Ighodaro had 13 points and eight rebounds.Kolek turned his ankle in Friday night’s 95-65 win over Rider and left the court with just under eight minutes left. He did not return.“We didn’t think yesterday that Tyler would play,” Marquette coach Shaka Smart said. “Our trainers didn’t think today that he could play, but Tyler never said that.”Illinois coach Brad Underwood was amazed by Kolek’s performance.“Did you see his ankle?” he said. “It was black and blue and he played 37 minutes. Marquette’s backcourt (Kolek and Jones) is just short of spectacular. Kam Jones is one of the most underrated players in the country.”Terrence Shannon Jr. had 21 points for Illinois (2-1). It was his 13th conse...

Adam Henrique’s third period goal leads Ducks over slumping Predators 3-2

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:26 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Adam Henrique scored with 3:51 remaining to lead the Anaheim Ducks to a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.Radko Gudas had a Gordie Howe hat trick with a goal, assist and a fighting major and Cam Fowler also scored for Anaheim, which has won five consecutive road games, with four of those being come-from-behind victories. John Gibson made 29 saves.Anaheim became the first team in NHL history to record six third-period comeback wins through 15 games in a season.“We don’t want to be down goals and then have to chase games, but we seem to be confident when we are down,” Anaheim coach Greg Cronin said. “I think the attitude and the mentality is kind of a winners’ mentality.”Filip Forsberg and Roman Josi scored and Juuse Saros made 17 saves for the reeling Predators, losers of four straight and six of their last seven.“It’s frustrating because we’re obviously falling behind,” Josi said. “We need some wins quick here. You can’t get too far be...

Brandon Ingram, rookie Jordan Hawkins each score 25 as Pelicans top Mavericks 131-110

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:26 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans rookie Jordan Hawkins hasn’t been bashful about taking his share of shots in his first 11 NBA games — and the Pelicans love that about him.“We want our guys to play with confidence, and Jordan’s one of those guys. You don’t have to tell him to shoot,” Pelicans lead assistant James Borrego said. “We love what he does for us. We love his confidence. That’s why we drafted him. We believe in him.”Hawkins and Brandon Ingram each scored 25 points, and the Pelicans snapped a five-game skid with a 131-110 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA In-Season Tournament game on Tuesday night.Zion Williamson highlighted his 19-point performance with two alley-oop dunks and double-clutch, reverse, two-hand dunk on a breakaway that he initiated with a steal from Luka Doncic. Herb Jones also had 19 points with five steals and two blocks — one on Doncic — as New Orleans improved to 1-1 in West Conference Group B pool play. The Mavericks slid to 1-2...