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Ja Morant’s suspension is over, allowing the All-Star to rejoin the Grizzlies on the court

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:04:51 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant’s 25-game suspension stemming from his social media antics with handguns ended Tuesday, making him available to play against the Pelicans in New Orleans.“He’s been awesome outside of not being able to play in the games,” Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Friday night before Memphis’ last home game. “He’s taken every opportunity to be with his teammates. He’s been leaning into the team a lot, (doing) off-court stuff with his teammates.”Under the terms of his suspension, Morant was able to practice and travel with the Grizzlies and take part in morning shootarounds. But he was not permitted to be in an arena with his team during games.Jenkins said the two-time NBA All-Star increasingly has been involved in practices during the past couple weeks. Morant also has been video-chatting with teammates during games.“He seems to be in a really good spot. The way he’s responded in the 5-on-5s the last couple of days has been rea...

Gas, drones y reclutas convictos: soldados ucranianos describen el letal resurgimiento de Rusia en el frente

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:04:51 GMT

(CNN) — Las líneas del frente en las que Ucrania y sus aliados esperaban lograr un avance en el verano son ahora el ejemplo más claro del sombrío y oscuro invierno que se avecina: el resurgimiento de Rusia y las crecientes pérdidas de Kyiv.“Como nos gusta decir en el Ejército, el plan era bueno sobre el papel, pero nos olvidamos de las trincheras”, bromeó Ihor, comandante de la 15ª Guardia Nacional. CNN solo utiliza su nombre de pila para proteger su identidad por motivos de seguridad. Hablando con CNN en las profundidades de un puesto de mando en Orikhiv, en el sur de Ucrania, es interrumpido por ruidos de pánico en la sala de radio.La ayuda a Ucrania se acabará a finales de diciembre, advierte la Casa Blanca“Heridos graves”, le grita el operador de radio. Un dron ruso ha impactado contra un gran depósito de combustible utilizado para la calefacción en una trinchera cercana a las posiciones rusas, dejando herido a un soldado.Ihor toma el auricular: ...

Bayern extends Thomas Müller’s contract by a year to 2025 with club record in sight

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:04:51 GMT

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich has handed experienced forward Thomas Müller a one-year contract extension through to the end of the 2024-25 season, putting him within sight of the club’s all-time appearance record.The new deal has the 34-year-old Müller in line to mark a quarter of a century at the club he joined at the age of 10.“He’s a leader both on and off the pitch, always a role model and incredibly valuable for the entire team,” Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund said in a statement. “Thomas pushes every team with his open and positive manner on and off the pitch. The way he plays is extremely clever, for the team, and he’s very versatile in where he can play. Thomas is also almost never injured, always there — just quality and reliability personified.”Müller’s contract was last renewed in May 2022 and had been due to run out at the end of this season. The one-year extension follows a similar deal handed to goalkeeper Manuel Neuer last month after his re...

Long losing streaks are uncomfortable for NBA players. It can be part of their pro indoctrination

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:04:51 GMT

Victor Wembanyama has adjusted to many things — food, culture, double teams — since the top pick’s arrival with the San Antonio Spurs.There’s just no getting accustomed to all the losing.Pick an NBA player’s name, any name, and they’re not hard-wired for skids. Players like Wembanyama have typically always been on winning teams before coming to the league, not ones that stack up defeats at historic rates. For Wembanyama, along with youngsters like Cade Cunningham and Ausar Thompson in Detroit and Bilal Coulibaly of Washington, losing has become part of their NBA education.Misery does love company, and the Pistons, who lost their 24th straight game Monday night, have some in the Spurs and Wizards. Despite the presence of Wembanyama, the Spurs have dropped 19 of 20, while the Wizards are in the midst of losing 17 of 19.“Sometimes, you’ll be in a game and maybe think about the losing streak and causes you to do a little extra or just do something you wouldn’t no...

At 20-5, Timberwolves insist that they’re just getting started

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:04:51 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Mike Conley remembers exactly how many games it took him to realize that these Minnesota Timberwolves might be a real contender this season.That would be zero.It was back at the first team meeting in the fall — before any games — when Conley told the Timberwolves what he thought they were capable of. So far, Conley is looking prophetic: The Wolves woke up Tuesday at 20-5, tied with Boston for the NBA’s best record.It’s the first time a Wolves team has ever been atop the league 25 games into a season. That’s not the ultimate goal, of course, but it speaks to that potential Conley saw months ago.“I’m not going to lie: I told these guys at our first team meeting that man, I’m blessed to be around a team like this,” said Conley, the Wolves’ oldest player at 36 and still chasing what would be a first championship in his 17th year in the league. “I said before we played a game this year, ‘You guys, you don’t understand how good we can be. W...

Arson suspected in large Aurora fire on Addison Court

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:04:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Crews with the Aurora Fire Rescue said a fire that destroyed units at a residential building under construction in Aurora is being investigated as a potential criminal act.On Dec. 14, firefighters battled a large fire that engulfed several residential buildings that were under construction near the 7300 block of South Addison Court. The area is next to the Red-tailed Hawk Park in the Heritage Eagle Bend neighborhood.Because the fire started at a construction site, crews said they ran into several obstacles, including accessing the fire.In total, five units were destroyed.During an update on a separate fire at a different construction site in Aurora, officials with the Aurora Fire Rescue confirmed that the Addison Court fire is being investigated as a potential criminal act. Colfax Avenue near large Aurora fire will stay closed indefinitely Officials did not provide any information on why they believe it might be arson, or if they have any suspect information. The ...

This is the safest small town in Colorado: report

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:04:51 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Small towns have a reputation for tight-knit communities, charm and safety. At least one in every state lives up to the last part of the stereotype, an updated analysis finds. MoneyGeek, a personal finance site, had researchers analyze last year's FBI crime data of smaller towns and cities where the population is between 30,000 and 100,000. They used the crime data to calculate the cost of crime in each area.The cost of crime includes impacts to victims, like the loss of stolen property and medical bills, MoneyGeek explained, as well as the cost to the justice system. Violent crimes typically result in a higher cost than nonviolent crimes, MoneyGeek said. What are the most common crimes in Denver and Colorado? Many of the safest small communities, according to last year's crime data, are found in the Northeast. Monroe Township, a New Jersey community about 50 miles from Manhattan, ranked No. 1 thanks to its low property crime and even lower violent crime rate. In the N...

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney recreate famous Wham! cover and it’s hilarious

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:04:51 GMT

(CNN) — This Christmas Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney want to give you their hearts. Not really, but it fits this story.The friends and business partners, who together own the UK soccer team Wrexham, recreated “Wham” album covers in which they were styled to look like George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley.“WREXHAM!” the caption on the photos McElhenney posted on his Instagram account reads.The first photo is in black and white and framed similarly to the cover photo for Wham’s hit 1986 holiday single, “Last Christmas.”In the second photo, which is in color, the two men recreate the look from Wham’s 1983 “Fantastic” album cover.Reynolds and the”Game of Thrones” actor clearly share a similar sense of humor. Reynolds shared the photos on his Instastories.Wrexham AFC scored big in April when the Welsh soccer team beat National League title rivals Notts County 3-2 in a celebrated match.The photo tribute comes one week before the anniversary of George Michael’s death. The artist who found ...

Brighton bicyclist struck by trash truck, injuries “life threatening”

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:04:51 GMT

Boston Police are responding to a situation in Brighton, closing Cambridge Street between Harvard Street and Union Square.According to police, a pedestrian was struck and sustained life-threatening injuries.https://twitter.com/KimberlyBookman/status/1737149162792099847https://twitter.com/bostonpolice/status/1737139592627695921This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Justice Sandra Day O’Connor funeral eulogies include President Joe Biden, Chief Justice John Roberts

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:04:51 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, an Arizona native and consistent voice of moderate conservatism as the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, is being memorialized in funeral services Tuesday.President Joe Biden and Chief Justice John Roberts are scheduled to speak at the funeral held at Washington National Cathedral. O’Connor retired from the high court in 2006 after more than two decades, and died Dec. 1 at age 93.O’Connor was nominated in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan. A rancher’s daughter who was largely unknown on the national scene until her appointment, she would come to be referred to by commentators as the nation’s most powerful woman.O’Connor wielded considerable influence on the nine-member court, generally favoring states in disputes with the federal government and often siding with police when they faced claims of violating people’s rights. Her impact could perhaps best be seen, though, on the court’s rulings on abortion. She twi...