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Kurtenbach: Why Steph Curry’s Warriors will beat LeBron James’ Lakers in 6 games

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:20 GMT

Well, hello, old friend.It’s funny to see you over here, in the Western Conference playoffs.Anyway, a yellow jersey suits you well, LeBron. What do you say, first to four wins again?I don’t think it should take the Warriors more than six games to get there.Coming off the Warriors’ seven-game first-round classic with the Kings, this confidence level in Golden State might seem misplaced.But that’s a credit to the Kings, who were built to give the Warriors fits — probably because they were built in the mold of the Warriors. Yes, the Kings knew every move the Warriors would make and made excellent adjustments throughout the series. It wasn’t until the second half of Game 7 that the Warriors’ biggest advantage — experience — shone through.The Lakers do not present the same kind of challenges to the Warriors. And while Golden State will need outstanding play from the team’s new triumvirate — Andrew Wiggins, Kevon Looney, and the immortal Steph Cur...

Harlem Globetrotters legend Larry “Gator” Rivers dies at 73

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:20 GMT

Associated PressSAVANNAH, Ga. — Larry “Gator” Rivers, who helped integrate high school basketball in Georgia before playing for the Harlem Globetrotters and becoming a county commissioner in his native Savannah, died Saturday at age 73.Rivers died from cancer, Chatham County Commission Chairman Chester Ellis told the Savannah Morning News. Campbell and Sons Funeral Home said Rivers died at a hospital in Savannah.Rivers was a sophomore on the all-Black Beach High School team that won the first Georgia High School Association basketball tournament to include Black and white players in 1967.He blossomed into an all-state player, graduating from the Savannah high school in 1969 and going on to be a small college All-American at Moberly Junior College in Missouri and an all-conference guard at what is now Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph.He went on to play and coach for 16 years with the Harlem Globetrotters, reuniting for a time with high school coach Russell ...

Clayton Valley football coach Tim Murphy announces his retirement

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:20 GMT

Tim Murphy’s long ride as a high school football coach is over.After 221 victories, 20 league championships, three Northern California regional titles and one state crown over 26 years at three schools, Murphy told the Bay Area News Group in a text that on Monday that he will not be back for a 12th season at Clayton Valley Charter.“I was trying to muster up the energy for Spring ball, and I just couldn’t do it,” Murphy, 53, wrote.Murphy has hinted about retiring, telling this news organization in August 2021 that he planned to step down after the season that year.But Murphy did not step down.He returned last fall and led the Ugly Eagles to the East Bay Athletic League Mountain Division championship and the North Coast Section Division I final for the second consecutive year.In 11 seasons at Clayton Valley, Murphy guided the Concord school to 12 league and four NCS titles. He also won three regional championships and a state title in 2019 while leading the Ugl...

Unhoused man found dead at camp along Oakland freeway

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:20 GMT

OAKLAND — An unhoused man was found dead Monday morning inside a make-shift structure on a freeway offramp in North Oakland, authorities said.Authorities were trying to identify the man, who appeared to be in his 40s or 50s, the California Highway Patrol said.The CHP said a preliminary examination indicated the man may have died from a drug overdose but that an autopsy would determine the exact cause of death. There was no apparent foul play, the CHP said.The man was found dead about 11:12 a.m. Monday inside a wood and tarp structure alongside the Martin Luther King Jr. WaY offramp from eastbound Highway 24, the CHP said.How long the man was dead before someone saw him and called the CHP is under investigation.The offramp was closed approximately 40 minutes while the CHP investigated.Anyone with information about the death is asked to call the CHP at 510-457-2875.The death is the second one involving an unhoused person in the same area in a month.On April  3, a 53-year-old man...

The top 10 most expensive home sales in Oakland, reported the week of April 24

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:20 GMT

A house in Piedmont that sold for $3.8 million tops the list of the most expensive real estate sales in Oakland in the past week.In total, 15 real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $1.8 million, $882 per square foot.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of April 24 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $1.4 million, single-family residence in the 6000 block of Snake RoadThe sale of the single family residence in the 6000 block of Snake Road in Oakland has been finalized. The price was $1,410,000, and the new owners took over the house in March. The house was built in 1963 and has a living area of 1,904 square feet. The price per square foot was $741. The house features 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.Snake Road9. $1.5 million, single-family home in the first block of Mandalay RoadThe property in the first block of Mandalay Road in Oakland has new owners. The pri...

‘Multiple’ fatalities in Illinois crash during dust storm

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:20 GMT

By Joe Sutton | CNNMultiple fatalities have been reported after a dust storm caused at least 40 to 60 cars to crash along a major highway in Central Illinois on Monday, officials said.The crashes along I-55 led to the interstate closing in Sangamon and Montgomery counties, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. The city of Springfield, the state capital, is in Sangamon County.Illinois State Police Captain Ryan Starrick said at least “40 to 60 passenger cars” were involved in the crashes and they have reports of “multiple fatalities” and more than 30 people being hospitalized.At least two semi trucks caught fire in the crashes, according to Starrick.“Interstate 55 in southern Sangamon and northern Montgomery counties remains closed in both directions because of numerous crashes caused by a dust storm, which has greatly reduced visibility,” the state Department of Transportation said in a tweet.CNN has reached out to county coroner ...

Major injury crash reported at Mowry and Paseo Padre in Fremont

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:20 GMT

Fremont police are at the scene of a major injury accident at a busy intersection in the city on Monday afternoon. The collision was reported about 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Mowry Avenue and Paseo Padre Parkway. Man arrested, ‘stash’ of weapons, suspected narcotics seized in Hayward bust Police didn't release any other information about the collision. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.

Activists to gather at SF Walgreens where fatal shooting took place

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:20 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) -- A group of community activists plan to gather Monday afternoon at the San Francisco Walgreens where a security guard allegedly shot and killed a young person last week. Police arrested the guard, 33-year-old Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony, following the shooting reported at 6:33 p.m. in the area of Market and Fourth streets on Thursday. Man arrested, ‘stash’ of weapons, suspected narcotics seized in Hayward bust Jail records show Anthony is being held on suspicion of a single count of murder. No bail amount is listed. Investigators did not say what led to the shooting but said Anthony was working as a private security guard at the time. The victim was identified by the city's Medical Examiner's Office as San Francisco resident Chynna Brown but activists with the Young Women's Freedom Center refer to them as Banko Brown. "We need this City to do better. San Francisco has to be safe for young Black people and trans youth who are experiencing poverty," Y...

Houston starter Urquidy placed on IL with shoulder injury

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:20 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy was placed on the 15-day injured list with a sore right shoulder before the start of a series against the San Francisco Giants on Monday.Urquidy left Sunday’s start in the sixth inning after feeling discomfort in the shoulder. Manager Dusty Baker said Urquidy was scheduled to a see a doctor later Monday.Urquidy is 2-2 with a 5.20 ERA in six starts. He allowed three hits and two runs to get the win Sunday night. In his previous start, he gave up seven hits and six runs over 2 2/3 innings.Houston recalled right-hander Brandon Bielak from Triple-A Sugar Land to take Urquidy’s roster spot. Baker said Bielak would pitch out of the bullpen.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Phillies slugger Harper expected to return to lineup Tuesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:20 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday, 160 days after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.The two-time National League MVP indicated on Instagram that an appointment with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Monday went well and that he was cleared to return.The Phillies arrived in Los Angeles overnight to begin a three-game series against the Dodgers on Monday. ESPN was the first to report that Harper was cleared.The timing of the return would complete a stunning recovery for Harper. The Phillies said when Harper had surgery on Nov. 23 that he was expected to return around the All-Star break in mid-July.It also comes at a great time for the Phillies, who have won seven of their last nine games. They took two of three from Houston over the weekend in a rematch of last year’s World Series.Harper started taking on-field batting practice on April 5. He has been facing live pitching the past couple of weeks, along wit...