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First-round pick Julian Strawther fills need for champion Nuggets: “They play the right way”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:14 GMT

Maybe Nuggets first-round pick Julian Strawther knew something the rest of us didn’t.If nothing else, maybe his agent did.Moments after the Nuggets selected the 6-foot-7 sniper out of Gonzaga last Thursday night at No. 29, Strawther was sporting a Denver Nuggets championship hat.Strawther, speaking at his introductory press conference on Monday afternoon at Ball Arena, was diplomatic about how the headgear arrived.“I was head down, crying, looked up and the championship hat was in front of me,” he said.Seated to Strawther’s right, Nuggets GM Calvin Booth interjected.“He had like three hats,” Booth joked.How does he already have a title hat?? Kinda cold. https://t.co/1E1PJZWSWH— Mike Singer (@msinger) June 23, 2023Booth had identified Strawther for his size and marksmanship. As a junior last season, Strawther shot nearly 41 percent from 3-point range on over five attempts per game. Booth also said he appreciated how Strawther processed the game. And with the Bulldogs, Booth kne...

New Avalanche center Ryan Johansen “super close to 100%” recovered from leg surgery after trade from Nashville

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:14 GMT

There’s fair reason for Avalanche fans to be paranoid about lingering injuries when a newcomer arrives in Colorado these days, considering the baggage of last season that’s already stretching into the next one.But the prognosis is promising for center Ryan Johansen, the Avalanche’s newest trade acquisition.Johansen underwent surgery on his right leg in February after his ankle was sliced by a skate, causing him to miss the last 27 games of the season. But the Avs wouldn’t have made the trade with Nashville on Saturday without knowing Johansen’s recovery status was on steady pace. On Monday morning, Johansen confirmed it was.“I’d say I’m super close to 100% now,” he told reporters. “And hopefully it’ll be by August, I think, just full-on normal.”He was initially assessed a 12-week timeline by the Predators in late February. That timeline has passed, and Colorado’s goal is to have Johansen healthy and ready ...

Five lanes of eastbound I-70 closed for crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:14 GMT

The five left lanes of eastbound Interstate 70 are closed due to a crash between Havana and Peoria streets.#I70 eastbound: Five left lanes closed due to a crash between Exit 280 – Havana Street and Exit 281 – Peoria Street. https://t.co/w4EB7y3Sze— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) June 26, 2023The Colorado Department of Transportation announced the lane closure at 3:06 p.m.According to Waze reports from multiple users, the crash is relatively minor but traffic headed east remains at a standstill as of 4:15 p.m.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Woman dies in rafting accident on Colorado River in Grand County Crashes and Disasters | Sinkhole swallows Jeep whole in Weld County Crashes and Disasters | A tornado left an 8-mile trail of damage through suburban Highlands Ranch. Now comes the clean-up. Crashes and Disasters | Map: Titanic is one of 10,000 North American shipwrecks. ...

Loveland man sentenced to 39 years in prison for 2015 shooting of William Connole

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:14 GMT

A Loveland man was sentenced Monday to 39 years in prison in the shooting death of a man standing on a Loveland street corner.Christopher David Parker pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2015 slaying of 65-year-old William Connole, Larimer County officials announced.Just before 11 p.m. on June 3, 2015, Connole was standing at the intersection of East First Street and St. Louis Avenue in Loveland when he was shot from a moving vehicle. Officers received reports of shots fired at a motorcyclist 15 minutes later.According to a Monday news release from the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, the two incidents were turned over to the Northern Colorado Shooting Task Force, formed to investigate similar incidents that occurred in April and May of 2015.“The Task Force pursued over 5,100 leads, conducted over 1,000 interviews, examined over 14,000 pickup trucks with similarities to the suspect vehicle, processed over 340,000 phone numbers via the appropriate court orders, ...

Terry Donahue, Norm Nixon among 6 inducted into California Sports Hall of Fame

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:14 GMT

The California Sports Hall of Fame grew by six Sunday, headlined by a UCLA coaching legend, a former United States soccer star and a two-time NBA Finals champion.Five of the inductees are legends of the game, while the sixth was a venerable California sports broadcaster.Terry DonahueUCLA head coach Terry Donahue talks to quarterback John Barnes during the NCAA Pac-10 college football game against the UC Berkeley Golden Bears on October 31, 1992 at the California Memorial Stadium. (Getty Images)The night began with the honoring of legendary UCLA football coach Terry Donahue.Donahue, the winningest coach in UCLA football history, was inducted posthumously, with his longtime friend Carl Peterson, a former NFL executive with the Kansas City Chiefs, accepting the award on his behalf. Donahue is also the winningest coach in the history of the Pac-12 Conference and had a winning record against every Pac-12 rival, including the USC Trojans. UCLA announced earlier this month that a statue of...

Tenants say a 3-year ban on evictions kept them housed. Landlords say they're drowning in debt

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:14 GMT

Retiree Pamela Haile has paid property taxes, insurance and other bills on a house she lets out in Oakland, but for more than three years her tenants have paid no rent thanks to one of the longest-lasting eviction bans in the country. The eviction moratorium in the San Francisco Bay Area city expires next month and Haile can't wait. The 69-year-old estimates she is owed more than $60,000 in back rent, money she doubts she will ever see. Moreover, the tenants have trashed her house and it will cost tens of thousands of dollars to make it habitable, she says. Is it cheaper to be a renter or a homeowner near you? “It's unbelievable and it’s like, how can they have the nerve to just let something like this happen? If this happened to them, how would they feel?” Haile said of her tenants. "Dealing with this whole thing gets me so upset.” Eviction moratoriums were put in place across the U.S. at the start of the pandemic in 2020 to prevent displacement and curb the spread of the corona...

Fall Down Seven Times, Get Up Eight — Shelby Robins’ Inspiring Story of Never Giving Up

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:14 GMT

It can be absolutely heart-wrenching to witness the life that you have painstakingly built with your own two hands, through endless struggle and sweat, crumble into nothingness right before your very eyes. The pain of seeing everything you have worked so hard for slip away like sand through your fingers can be almost too much to bear.It takes a lot of courage and endurance to get back up and build it again. However, this persistent and relentless nature takes one far in life. Shelby Robins, a fitness expert, online trainer, and author, has a story that will make you believe that anything is possible with the right mindset!Hailing from Washington State, in a family of four, with a single mom, Shelby grew up humbly and understood the importance of creating a space for herself in this world. Even as a child, she never wanted a 9-5 job; instead, she always dreamt of owning her own business.During her senior year of high school, Shelby took her NASM test for certified personal training a...

Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection with Dr. Natanya Wachtel – How Feeling Your Best Is within Reach (Of Your Refrigerator)

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:14 GMT

Have you ever wondered why certain foods make you feel good while others leave you feeling sluggish and bloated? The answer lies in the intricate connection between your gut and brain, a relationship that has been gaining attention in recent years.“The gut and the brain are inextricably linked,” says Dr. Natanya Wachtel, a wellness coach and strategic advisor to ai-powered gut-heath optimization app, BetterMeal AI. “Gut health plays an integral role in our overall well-being, as it affects not only physical but also mental and emotional states. When your gut is healthy, it helps your brain be healthy, and vice versa.”Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection:The gut-brain connection refers to the complex communication system between the digestive tract and the central nervous system. This connection plays a crucial role in maintaining our physical and mental well-being. When our gut is healthy, it sends positive signals to the brain, resulting in improved mood, ...

Joel Rigoberto Morales Killed in 2-Car Accident on H Street [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:14 GMT

18-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Collision near Berkshire RoadBAKERSFIELD, CA (June 26, 2023) – Early Tuesday morning, Joel Rigoberto Morales was killed in a 2-car accident on H Street.Dispatchers received calls in the area just after 12:00 a.m., near Berkshire Road on June 20th.According to reports, two vehicles collided at the intersection, sending one into a nearby canal. First responders located the vehicle submerged in water with an occupant still inside.Emergency crews extricated the trapped occupant and pronounced him dead at the scene. Authorities later identified him as 18-year-old Morales, of Bakersfield.Meanwhile, the other driver involved did not sustain injuries and cooperated with officers. At this time, an active investigation is still currently underway.Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joel Rigoberto Morales. Thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.The death of a family member is always a traumatic experience for t...

Richard Vaughn Dye Sr Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Lilac Road [Valley Center, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:14 GMT

32-Year-Old Man Struck and Killed by Two Vehicles Near Hideaway Lake RoadVALLEY CENTER, CA (June 26, 2023) – Tuesday night, Richard Vaughn Dye Sr was fatally struck by two vehicles on Lilac Road.CHP officers responded to the collision around 8:30 p.m., west of Hideaway Lake Road.According to the report, a Dye Sr. was walking in the area when he crossed Lilac Road in a southerly direction.Consequently, the man was hit by a westbound Nissan Kicks driven by a 19-year-old woman. The impact of the collision sent the pedestrian directly into the path of a Dodge Caravan traveling behind the Nissan.Following the crash, the male pedestrian died from his injuries at the scene, despite the life-saving efforts of the paramedics.Authorities later identified the deceased victim as 32-year-old Richard Vaughn Dye Sr.Investigators are working to determine if drugs or alcohol contributed to the fatal crash. The CHP is asking anyone with information about the crash to contact their Oceanside-are...