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Jared Spurgeon returns, but Wild can’t shift narrative in Buffalo setback

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:02 GMT

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Wild got captain Jared Spurgeon back on Friday, but no one player is going to change the narrative for Minnesota, which did a lot of things well against the Sabres and lost anyway.J.J. Peterka had a goal and assist, and his steal at the Buffalo line led to Jeff Skinner’s go-ahead goal on a breakaway early in the third period as the Sabres held off the Wild, 3-2, at KeyBank Center.“We had our chances, obviously. We need to bury some,” Spurgeon said after playing 21 minutes, 52 seconds in his first regular season game. “A couple of mistakes end up in our net that don’t need to be made, and that’s what happens when you aren’t scoring on the other end. Those mistakes seem to pile up on you.”Spurgeon nearly tied the game in the final seconds when he redirected a shot into the post, but Buffalo goaltender Devon Levi stood strong and the Sabres improved to 6-1-1 in their past eight games against Minnesota.“It sucks to say we have to take a lot of positives from this hoc...

Gary Sinise shares special connection to St. Louis veterans

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Actor Gary Sinise has starred in a number of hit films. But in real life, his greatest role is to support our nation’s veterans and first responders.Sinise spoke with Fox 2’s Jasmine Huda about his plans for Veterans Day, plus his special connection to supporting heroes from the St. Louis area through the Gary Sinise Foundation.

New bobblehead honors St. Louis native, anthem singer and Navy veteran Generald Wilson

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Generald Wilson, a St. Louis native and retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer of the first-class, is well-known for his performances of "God Bless America" and "The Star-Spangled Banner" at sporting events nationwide. Ahead of Veterans Day, there's now a keepsake that honors his career. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled a limited-edition bobblehead Thursday of Generald Wilson, which includes a button that plays an audio clip of him singing the National Anthem. Generald Wilson bobblehead. (Courtesy: National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum)“I was like, 'Wow, it's happening,'" recalled Wilson. "When they actually pushed it out, I’m like, 'Oh my goodness! I have my own bobblehead. That’s crazy.'”Wilson has delivered performances at nearly 1,000 sporting events and some of the biggest stages in sports, including the NBA finals, NFL playoff games, NCAA Championships, and more. He's even sung in front of tens of thousands at Busch Stadium and the Enterprise...

San Mateo man arrested in connection with hit-and-run that injured pedestrian, killed dog

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:02 GMT

SAN MATEO — A 31-year-old man was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that injured a pedestrian and killed a dog Friday morning in San Mateo, police said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Redwood City police arrest man they say ‘terrorized’ parents, community Crime and Public Safety | Man charged with threatening San Mateo County judge after guns were stripped from him Crime and Public Safety | Redwood City man, 75, arrested after rescuer spots child porn photo on computer, police say Crime and Public Safety | San Bruno woman found guilty of assault for running over cousin with car Crime and Public Safety | Caltrain collides with three vehicles in Burlingame The incident happened around 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of 42nd Avenue and Edison Street, the San Mateo Police Department said in a news release. Officers arrived to find the victim on the ground and bleeding.The victim w...

More tech layoffs hit the Bay Area, including Google

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:02 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- This week, more Bay Area tech companies like Google and Nextdoor announced layoffs. We’ve seen a lot of this type of restructuring and cost-cutting over the last year and a half. However, Bay Area economists remain bullish about the sector saying things seem to be improvingGoogle and Nextdoor are reducing their respective workforces 25% by laying off 200 employees. Still, the website Layoff.fyi shows tech layoffs have been on a steady decline since they peaked in January of this year. Dorsey’s Block, formerly Square, to slash 1,000 jobs "Tech employment is way up from before the pandemic," said Stephen Levy who is the Director and Senior Economist of the Center for Continuing Study of the California Economy (CCSCE). "With nearly a million tech jobs, we’re only a few thousand below the peak. All of the layoffs have happened, but the level of tech employment is down only a tiny bit."Levy says new jobs in artificial intelligence (AI), clean energy, and electri...

Offshore quake of 4.2 magnitude rattles Northern California

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:02 GMT

(BCN) -- A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California about 7:15 p.m. Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The undersea quake hit 28 miles west-northwest of Petrolia at a depth of about 11 miles, the geological survey said.There were early reports that the quake could be felt in Mendocino and Sonoma counties.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc. All rights reserved.

Towns, Timberwolves hold off Wembanyama, Spurs 117-110 in tournament opener for fifth straight win

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:02 GMT

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves with impressed with Victor Wembanyama, which made their victory that much more satisfying.Karl-Anthony Towns had 29 points and 12 rebounds, and the Timberwolves overcame 29 points from the rookie sensation to hold off the San Antonio Spurs 117-110 on Friday night in their In-Season Tournament opener.Anthony Edwards added 28 points and Rudy Gobert had 11 points and 10 rebounds as Minnesota won its fifth straight.Wembanyama was 12 for 21 from the field and 3 for 7 on 3-pointers. The No. 1 pick, who was coming off a difficult debut at Madison Square Garden in a loss to New York on Wednesday, added nine rebounds, four assists and four blocked shots.“Defensively, I think our guys were a little too aware of him,” Minnesota coach Chris Finch said. “That’s one thing we talked about at halftime. Just go, run our offense. Just be normal. I think guys were just considering him a little too much. If he blocks a shot, he blocks a shot, but we can’t s...

Giants add former star Matt Williams to new manager Bob Melvin’s coaching staff

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:02 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matt Williams is returning to the San Francisco Giants as the third-base coach on new manager Bob Melvin’s staff.The team announced its coaching staff Friday. Williams spent the first 10 of his 17 major league seasons as an infielder with San Francisco, making four All-Star teams while winning three Gold Gloves and three Silver Slugger awards. He managed the Washington Nationals to a 179-145 record over the 2014-15 seasons.He won NL Manager of the Year honors in his first season as the Nationals won 96 games and the NL East before losing in the Division Series.“First off, he’s a fantastic baseball coach. But it means a great deal to me to bring him home,” Melvin said in a text message to The Associated Press. “He’s a Giant and our fans and players know that as well.”Melvin was named manager last month to replace the fired Gabe Kapler after the Giants missed the playoffs for a second straight year since winning a franchise-record 107 games and t...

Bittle propels Oregon to 75-61 victory over Montana

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:02 GMT

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Nate Bittle scored 17 points to lead five players in double figures and Oregon pulled away in the second half to beat Montana 75-61 in the Ducks’ home opener on Friday night.Bittle made half of his 14 shots with two 3-pointers for Oregon (2-0). He added eight rebounds and blocked four shots, helping the Ducks pull away from a 37-all tie at halftime. Brennan Rigsby hit three 3-pointers and scored 12. Keeshawn Barthelemy, Jermaine Couisnard and reserve Kario Oquendo all scored 11.Aanen Moody topped Montana (1-1) with 17 points. Freshman Money Williams came off the bench to score 13 and grab six rebounds. Dischon Thomas pitched in with 11 points and six boards.Jadrian Tracey’s layup gave Oregon a 52-50 lead with 12:07 remaining in the game and the Ducks never trailed again.Oregon shot 41.3% from the floor, including 7 of 23 from 3-point range. The Ducks made only 16 of 28 foul shots. The Grizzlies shot 37.9% from the floor, missed 15 of 20 shots from bey...

No. 18 Texas uses 3-pointers to pull away and beat Delaware State 86-59

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:02 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Max Abmas scored 19 points, Ithiel Horton added 18 and No. 18 Texas used a flurry of 3-pointers to pull away for an 86-59 victory over Delaware State on Friday night.The Longhorns (2-0) made seven 3-pointers in the second half, finishing the game 12 for 22.Some of those long-distance shots keyed a 27-2 push for Texas after the Longhorns led by just seven midway through the second half.Horton, who transferred this season from Central Florida, was 5 of 6 from behind the arc. He is 8 of 13 in two games as a Longhorn.Abmas made 4 of 8 3-pointers.Dillon Mitchell had 14 points and 11 rebounds for Texas.Jevin Muniz scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half for Delaware State (0-2). Brandon Stone added 14 for the Hornets.Texas struggled early in the game against Delaware State’s aggressive zone defense, committing eight turnovers in the first eight minutes, primarily with poor passing.The Longhorns then became more careful, losing the ball just four times the ...