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Kurtenbach: The Warriors’ playoff experience burned them in Game 6

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:57:59 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors were probably tired from all their back-patting after Wednesday’s Game 5 win in Sacramento.So tired, it turns out, that they now need to go back to Sacramento for a Game 7 on Sunday.And no one paying attention to this Warriors team this season can say they’re surprised.These Dubs have been so many things this season — world-beaters, scrubs, and everything in between — but one thing they have not been over the last six months is consistent.That’s why it was jarring — and ominous — that after the Warriors won a road game against a playoff opponent for the first time this season Wednesday, the team projected an impossible-to-misinterpret sense that they thought the series was over.The problem: the NBA expanded the first round to best-of-seven in 2003.Related ArticlesGolden State Warriors | Warriors blow chance to clinch at home, drop Game 6 to Kings Golden State Warriors | Warriors’ Kerr reacts to Giannis&#...

Newark police release details of killing by officers after alleged carjacking

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:57:59 GMT

(BCN/KRON) -- New details have emerged in the death of a 19-year-old man who was shot by police when Newark and Fremont officers pulled over a carjacked vehicle April 13. The Newark Police Department posted information about the killing on Facebook on Friday.The dead teen was identified as Elmer Lopez-Castaneda of Newark, police said. Cal football player loses beloved father in road rage shooting The vehicle was stolen about 8 a.m., Feb. 14, in the 5700 block of Thornton Avenue in Newark, police said. The victim was dropping off a child for school when they were confronted by a person with a knife, police said. A teenage victim who was in the car was forced out at knifepoint and the vehicle drove off. On April 13, the carjacked vehicle was seen again in Newark. Officers from Newark and Fremont pulled it over at about 4:46 p.m. in the 39000 block of Cedar Boulevard. Two people were inside."While attempting to take the suspect into custody, officers observed what appeared to...

49ers make unusual pick in NFL Draft

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:57:59 GMT

(KRON) -- In the 3rd round of the NFL Draft on Friday, the San Francisco 49ers did something that has not been done in seven years.They selected a kicker. The 49ers added former Michigan Wolverine Jake Moody to their team with the No. 99 overall pick. Cal football player loses beloved father in road rage shooting A kicker had not been selected that high since 2016 when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took Florida State's Roberto Aguayo in the second round. Moody's selection was the second time this century that a kicker was selected in Round 3 -- the San Diego Chargers took Iowa's Nate Kaeding No. 65 overall in 2004.The 49ers' kicker had been Robbie Gould from 2017-2022, but they released him this offseason. Gould made 27 of his 32 field goal attempts last season with the longest being 51 yards.The last time a kicker was taken high, it did not work out so well. Aguayo was released by the Buccaneers after one season, in which he missed nine field goals. KRON ON is streaming news live now....

Rams aim to get tougher in trenches with Day 2 picks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:57:59 GMT

TARZANA, Calif. (AP) — When Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead asked Aaron Donald what traits the 2023 draft class should have, the historically great defensive lineman had one reply.“‘Just make sure they care,’” Snead said.The Rams took that to heart in drafting TCU guard Steve Avila in the second round and two defensive players in the third round of the NFL draft on Friday night to address glaring needs on both lines of scrimmage. “There was definitely an intent that we could definitely take offensive line, interior D-line, outside linebacker type help. But we let the board kind of dictate when we took, when we traded back, things like that,” Snead said.No position group had more to do with the Rams’ dismal defense of their Super Bowl title than an offensive line decimated by injuries last season, using 13 different starting combinations with only right tackle Rob Havenstein playing in every game. Avila, who was taken with the 36th overall pick, played...

Marte homers in D-Backs’ 9-1 win, Rockies fall to 8-19

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:57:59 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Ketel Marte hit an early homer, Josh Rojas drove in three runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado 9-1 on Friday night, sending the Rockies to their sixth straight home loss.Christian Walker hit a go-ahead double in a three-run seventh inning, and NL West-leading Arizona broke open the game with a five-run ninth.Colorado is a National League-worst 8-19, the Rockies worst start since they began 6-21 in 2005. Colorado dropped to 3-8 at Coors Field.Merrill Kelly (2-3) allowed one run and six hits in six innings with five strikeouts. He walked one after issuing 17 in his first five starts.“I felt like I missed more spots than I hit,” Kelly said. “I’m happy I was able to throw some strikes today.”Kyle Freeland (2-3) gave up three runs and five hits in six-plus innings. He is 0-3 in four starts since beating San Diego in his season opener and defeating Washington on April 6.Marte drove a 1-2 slider into the left-field seats in the third inning, but C.J. Cron...

Tkachuk, Panthers beat Bruins 7-5 to force Game 7

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:57:59 GMT

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk scored twice, Eetu Luostarinen put Florida ahead to stay with 5:38 left in what was a crazed third period, and the Panthers forced a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series by beating the Boston Bruins 7-5 on Friday night.Aleksander Barkov, Brandon Montour, Zac Dalpe and Sam Reinhart also scored for the Panthers, who got 30 saves from Sergei Bobrovsky. Reinhart closed it out with an empty-netter with 28 seconds left — the seventh and final goal of the third period, four of those scores by Florida.Tyler Bertuzzi and David Pastrnak each scored twice for Boston, which got four assists from Brad Marchand and 26 saves from Linus Ullmark. Jake DeBrusk also scored for the Bruins.The team with the best regular-season record in NHL history took one-goal leads on two separate occasions in the third period — and couldn’t hold either one of them. Now, they face a Game 7 on Sunday just to get into the second round against a Florida team that has...

Stars bounce Wild in 6 with 4-1 win behind Hintz, Oettinger

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:57:59 GMT

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Roope Hintz got Dallas going early, Jake Oettinger stonewalled his home-state team again and the Stars eliminated the Minnesota Wild with a 4-1 win in Game 6 of their first-round NHL playoff series on Friday night.Wyatt Johnston and Mason Marchment scored in the second period when a burst by the Stars — smelling the Western Conference semifinals and swooping in for the finish — outshot the Wild 18-5. Max Domi closed it out with an empty-netter in the final minute.Oettinger made 22 saves for the Stars, who advanced to face the Colorado-Seattle winner. The Kraken took a 3-2 series lead on the Avalanche into their Game 6 on Friday.Oettinger was bidding for his second shutout of the series before Freddy Gaudreau scored for the Wild with 7:07 left.Filip Gustavsson, starting a fourth consecutive game for the first time in his first season with Minnesota, stopped 23 shots in two periods. Marc-Andre Fleury, who was in net for a 7-3 loss at Dallas in Game 2, took over ...

Broncos focus on position versatility on Day 2 of NFL draft

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:57:59 GMT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — With only a handful of picks in this year’s NFL draft, the Denver Broncos prioritized versatility in their trio of Day 2 selections.The Broncos added a deep threat for Russell Wilson in Oklahoma wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr., who lined up as much on the outside as he did on the inside for the Sooners.In All-American Drew Sanders, they get a tall linebacker with a terrific wingspan who can also shift seamlessly between playing inside and outside, clogging the middle of the field or getting after the passer.In Iowa’s Riley Moss, they have a defensive back who can play both cornerback and safety, although coach Sean Payton said he envisions Moss starting out at cornerback.The Broncos entered Friday night with back-to-back selections at Nos. 67 and 68 early in the third round after parting with several premium picks to acquire Wilson from the Seahawks last year and Payton from the Saints this year.Despite their dearth of draft capital, the Broncos eng...

Clear Creek EMS uses new training to save man's life

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:57:59 GMT

CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- A Colorado man nearly died on the job after suffering a severe allergic reaction. Clear Creek EMS performed an advanced medical procedure on the spot and saved his life, which led to a very emotional reunion.That magical moment happened on Thursday when Dave Itrich was able to look the men and women who saved his life in the eyes and say thank you. Through joyous tears and warm embraces, Itrich is giving all the praise to the emergency medical services team, calling them heroes."It's not every day you get a second chance," Itrich said.On the job, then anaphylactic shockFor Itrich, a second chance at life is his reality after surviving a near-death experience on April 14. He works at the Kum & Go in Idaho Springs, and it was a typical day, but things took a terrible turn."I had shook somebody's hand and scratched my mouth, and they had to have shellfish on their hands because that's the only thing I'm that allergic to," Itrich said. Over 700 ...

Ravens select Clemson LB Trenton Simpson with 86th overall pick in third round of NFL draft: ‘Well worth the wait’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:57:59 GMT

Trenton Simpson grew up idolizing former Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith. Now he’s looking forward to working alongside the All-Pro in Baltimore.The Ravens used the No. 86 overall pick in the NFL draft on the former Clemson standout Friday night, using their second selection on a position most did not project as an area of need. Whatever Simpson was lacking in the eyes of the other 31 teams that caused him to fall to the middle of the third round, he certainly makes up for in confidence.“I can fit in any scheme,” Simpson said. “I’m the most versatile linebacker in this draft. Y’all are not going to regret this pick. I’m going to go down as one of the greats for the Baltimore Ravens.”That’s a bold statement considering the team’s history at the position — Hall of Famer Ray Lewis, 2011 Defensive Player of the Year and two-time All-Pro Terrell Suggs and 1997 Defensive Rookie of the Year and four-time Pro Bowl selection P...