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Oliver Ekman-Larsson leads Panthers to 2-1 victory over Ducks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:15 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored his second goal in the last four games, Anton Lundell had two assists and the Florida Panthers continued their hot November with a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night.Eetu Luostarinen also scored for the Panthers, who have won seven of their nine games in November.Frank Vatrano put in his team-leading 12th goal for Anaheim. John Gibson, who was in net for his 441st game with the Ducks and tied Guy Herbet for second-most in franchise history, made 31 saves.Jakob Silfverberg thought he put in the tying goal midway through the third period, but there was no conclusive video evidence to show that his shot crossed the Florida goal line.Anthony Stolarz stopped 33 shots for the Panthers.Ekman-Larsson gave the Panthers a two-goal advantage at 18:06 of the first period with a snap shot that went in off the far post. It was his seventh goal and 25th point in 59 games against the Ducks.Lundell, who has 85 career points, passed V...

Love scores 20 points as No. 3 Arizona overpowers Belmont 100-68

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:15 GMT

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Caleb Love scored 20 points and keyed a massive first-half run, freshman Motiejus Krivas also had 20 and No. 3 Arizona overpowered Belmont in a 100-68 rout Friday night.The Wildcats (4-0) mauled the smaller Bruins (2-2) inside, outscoring them 52-18 in the paint and grabbing 30 more rebounds. Arizona scored 15 points off 17 offensive rebounds and shot 54% from the floor for its third blowout victory in four games.Love got the Wildcats started, scoring 10 points during an 18-0 run and 15 in the first half to help Arizona build a 56-35 lead. Malik Dia led Belmont with 21 points.Love was one of the most sought-after players in the transfer portal after three seasons at North Carolina.The springy 6-foot-4 guard took a star turn in the 2022 NCAA Tournament, scoring 30 points against UCLA in the Sweet 16 and 28 against rival Duke to send the Tar Heels to the national title game.Love felt a lot less love last season as North Carolina struggled. Trying to play hero ball...

Durant scores 38 and Booker has a career-best 15 assists to boost the Suns past the Jazz

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:15 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 38 points and Devin Booker had 24 points and a career-high 15 assists to boost the Phoenix Suns to a 131-128 win over the Utah Jazz in an In-Season Tournament game Friday night.Durant’s 3 lifted the Suns to a 124-115 lead before the Jazz rallied to get within one point in the final minute. Durant struck again with his sixth 3 with 18 seconds left.Durant also collected nine rebounds and nine assists. He has scored at least 25 points in 11 straight games for the longest active streak in the NBA.Jordan Clarkson scored a season-high 37 points for Utah. He has four straight games with 26 or more points, the longest such streak of his career.Lauri Markkanen scored 21 points for Jazz, and John Collins had 15 points and 14 rebounds.The Suns (6-6) improved to 1-1 in West Group A while the Jazz (4-8) dropped to 2-1.Jusuf Nurkic scored 15 points and Eric Gordon had 14 for the Suns, who have won back-to-back games for just the second time this season.Bo...

Turner scores 19, San Diego beats Le Moyne 80-71

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:15 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Deuce Turner scored 19 points as San Diego beat Le Moyne 80-71 on Friday.Turner was 7-of-14 shooting (5 for 9 from 3-point range) for the Toreros (3-1). Kevin Patton Jr. scored 14 points and added nine rebounds. Keyon Kensie was 3-of-5 shooting and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with nine points.Ocypher Owens finished with 21 points, eight rebounds and two blocks for the Dolphins (1-3). Mike Depersia added 12 points, six assists and five steals for Le Moyne. Darrick Jones Jr. also had 11 points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Henry scores 24 as UC Irvine beats Occidental 111-51

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:15 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Andre Henry had 24 points in UC Irvine’s 111-51 win over Occidental on Friday.Henry also contributed five rebounds, six assists, and five steals for the Anteaters (3-1). Hayden Welling scored 18 points while finishing 9 of 9 from the floor. Ofure Ujadughele had 17 points and finished 8 of 11 from the field.Jacob Koretz led the way for the Tigers with 12 points. Nicky Clotfelter added 10 points for Occidental. Aryan Arora also had eight points.NEXT UPUC Irvine’s next game is Tuesday against Pepperdine. Occidental visits UCSD on Tuesday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

DeMar DeRozan returns to the Chicago Bulls for an In-Season Tournament game against the Orlando Magic

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:15 GMT

DeMar DeRozan returned to the court with the Chicago Bulls on Friday night at the United Center after missing Wednesday’s game for personal reasons.DeRozan was away from the team for two days to attend to a family matter. The Bulls offense struggled mightily without him, scoring only 94 points in the loss to the Orlando Magic.It’s rare for the Bulls to need to make do without DeRozan. He missed only 14 games in his last two seasons in Chicago, several of which were due to late-season load management and the COVID-19 pandemic.The Bulls gained appreciation for what they lose whenever DeRozan can’t be on the court.“He’s almost like another point guard, another playmaker for us,” coach Billy Donovan said. “At times we got sped up the other night, especially in the first half with the turnovers, and we’ve got to take better care of the basketball. Usually in those situations, he’s the calming force for us.Potential trade partners for ...

Two dead in three-vehicle DUI collision on SR-76

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:15 GMT

OCEANSIDE, Calif. — Two people were killed in a three-vehicle DUI collision on State Route 76 Friday night, Oceanside police said in a release.Around 7:36 p.m., OPD was notified of the collision in the intersection of SR-76 and Canyon Drive. According to the department, a Mercedes sedan heading north on Canyon Drive ran a red light and was broadsided by a U-Haul Utility truck driving east on SR-76.The force of the collision caused both vehicles to become entangled, pushing it into a Kia sedan into the left turn lane of westbound SR-76. Dirt bike rider killed in University City crash Both occupants of the Mercedes were pronounced dead by medical personnel on scene, OPD said. The identities of both are being withheld pending family notification.The drivers of the two other vehicles involved were treated for minor injuries on scene.OPD said that alcohol intoxication was likely a factor in the collision. However, an investigation into the incident remains ongoing. Anyone with informat...

A quick guide to snagging a San Diego Comic-Con badge this weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:15 GMT

SAN DIEGO — San Diego Comic-Con 2024 may be over half a year away, but the time to snag a badge has officially arrived.Open Registration for badges to attend next year's event starts this Saturday, Nov. 18 at 9 a.m. The waiting room for badge purchase will open an hour prior at 8 a.m.The price for badges varies depending on how many days of the convention you would like to attend. Adult badges start at $79 per day for Friday to Saturday. On Sunday, adult badges start at $54. Discounts are available for teenagers ages 13 to 17, U.S. servicemembers and seniors.Comic-Con officials say a badge will be automatically be converted to a four-day one if you purchase a badge to attend every day of the convention. Go back in time with new dino-themed area coming to LEGOLAND California With badges likely to sell out within minutes after opening, here's a quick guide about what you should know if you are trying to attend the world's biggest convention for fans next year.What you will need befo...

Victim in fatal shooting near El Cajon identified; suspect arrested

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:15 GMT

EL CAJON, Calif. — A suspect has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting near El Cajon earlier this week, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Hunter White, was arrested on Friday in connection to the shooting in unincorporated El Cajon on Monday, Nov. 13, SDSO said in a release.The shooting happened around 9:56 p.m. in the 400 block of E Bradley Avenue. The victim, identified as 27-yera-old Javier Medina, was found with critical gunshot wounds by SDSO deputies from Lakeside and Santee. One found with gunshot wound in East County: SDSO Medina was pronounced dead at the hospital two days later, on Wednesday, Nov. 15. According to SDSO, an investigation led to the arrest of White. Authorities said it is unclear at this time the relationship between the suspect and the victim.White, who is currently in custody at San Diego Central Jail, is facing charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Help sought to ident...

'These are loved ones:' SANDAG launches new tool to improve street safety

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:15 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) recently launched a new online interactive mapping tool to help identify streets with safety problems around the county.Developed as part of the county's Vision Zero plan to prevent traffic incidents, the tool allows the community to submit complaints about issues relating to safety on county roadways, as well as provide suggestions or comments. All feedback is publicly available online.The tool is already gaining some recognition among the loved ones of road traffic victims —especially since Friday marked World Remembrance Day for those lost in collisions.The nonprofit organization, Families for Safer Streets San Diego, held a candlelight vigil at the Civic Center on Friday to honor the loved ones lost and to continue to demand elected officials invest in street improvements. Dirt bike rider killed in University City crash “It’s hard to believe it’s been two years. So much has happened and he’s missing so much,” said Laur...