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1 dead in South Los Angeles shooting; suspect at large

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:05:16 GMT

A suspect remains at large after a man was shot and killed in South Los Angeles on Friday night.The victim was only identified as a 27-year-old man, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Authorities received reports of a shooting on the 6600 block of Crenshaw Boulevard in Hyde Park around 6:20 p.m.Arriving officers found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside a business. Photos of the scene show shattered pieces of glass in the business’ front entrance and several evidence markers on a nearby sidewalk.A suspect remains at large after a man was shot and killed in South Los Angeles on Nov. 10, 2023. (KTLA)A suspect remains at large after a man was shot and killed in South Los Angeles on Nov. 10, 2023. (KTLA)A suspect remains at large after a man was shot and killed in South Los Angeles on Nov. 10, 2023. (KTLA)A suspect remains at large after a man was shot and killed in South Los Angeles on Nov. 10, 2023. (KTLA)A suspect remains at large after a man was shot...

After two wins, San Jose Sharks get reality check from defending Cup champs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:05:16 GMT

The San Jose Sharks did just enough to beat the Philadelphia Flyers and Edmonton Oilers earlier this week to pick up their first two victories of the season.But let’s be honest: the inconsistent Oilers and Flyers are not the Vegas Golden Knights, and the reigning Stanley Cup champions demonstrated that on Friday night and handed the Sharks a 5-0 loss at T-Mobile Arena.The Sharks allowed goals to Alex Pietrangelo and Alec Martinez in the first 11:19 of the first period and never recovered as they fell to 0-6-0 on the road this season.On both goals, the Sharks (2-11-1) didn’t do a good enough job of gapping up in the neutral zone, allowing the Golden Knights (12-2-1) to enter the offensive zone with too much speed.Sharks goalie Kaapo Kahkonen looked shaky on the Pietrangelo goal just 1:00 into the first, as he got caught out of position on the left side of his net, allowing Pietrangelo to score his first of the season on a wraparound shot.Kahkonen mostly settled down after that —...

Lawson Lovering scores 18 points, helps Utah roll past UC Riverside 82-53

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:05:16 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lawson Lovering scored 18 points to lead five in double figures and Utah defeated UC Riverside 82-53 on Friday night.Lovering, a 7-foot-1 junior who had only three double-figure scoring games last season, made 7-of-11 field goal attempts and grabbed seven rebounds. He scored 2 points in the Utes’ season opener, a 101-66 victory over Eastern Washington on Monday.Branden Carlson, Utah’s other 7-footer in the starting lineup, had 16 points and six rebounds. Cole Bajema added 13 points, Ben Carlson 11 and Keba Keita 10.UC Riverside scored first, but the Utes rattled off the next 17 points to take command early in the game. The Utes shot 54.8% in the first half and led 48-13 at the break.The Highlanders recovered in the second half and outscored the Utes 40-34. For the game, Isaiah Moses led the Highlanders with 12 points and Ben Griscti added 10.Utah plays Wake Forest on Thursday at the Charleston Classic in Charleston, South Carolina.___ Get poll alert...

Sabonis gets 15th triple-double with Sacramento, Kings beat Thunder in the In-Season Tournament

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:05:16 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had 17 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds to move into sole possession of second place on the Kings’ career list for triple-doubles, leading Sacramento to a 105-98 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in an In-Season Tournament game Friday night.Kevin Huerter scored 19 of his season-high 28 points in the first half and grabbed nine rebounds to help Sacramento win its second consecutive game without point guard De’Aaron Fox. Fox has missed five games overall with a right ankle sprain. Keegan Murray added 24 points.It was Sabonis’ first triple-double of the season and 15th with the Kings, breaking a tie with Chris Webber. Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson holds the franchise record with 176. Sabonis has 33 career triple-doubles.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points for the Thunder.The Kings (4-4) blew two big leads in the first three quarters, then opened the fourth with three consecutive 3-pointers to pull away.Sacramento led the entire gam...

ANÁLISIS | Detenidos, desaparecidos o bajo investigación: líderes empresariales se enfrentan a una represión “agresiva” en China

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:05:16 GMT

(CNN) — Este año, más de una decena de altos ejecutivos de áreas como la tecnología, las finanzas y el sector inmobiliario han desaparecido, han sido detenidos o han sido objeto de investigaciones por corrupción.Incluso empresas internacionales de consultoría se han visto envueltas en la redada. Estas empresas se enfrentan a riesgos crecientes, como la posibilidad de redadas policiales y detenciones de personal, en la segunda mayor economía del mundo.La mano dura impulsada por el deseo de control del Partido Comunista y su creciente preocupación por la seguridad nacional ha continuado a pesar de que la economía china se tambalea y las inversiones privadas caen en picado desde junio.Aunque Beijing ha intentado tranquilizar a empresarios e inversores extranjeros asegurándoles que China está abierta a los negocios, los expertos afirman que el flujo constante de investigaciones —incluidos casos de detención— inquieta a los ejecutivos.“En la última década, China ha entrado en...

Luka Doncic scores 44 points in Mavericks’ 144-126 tournament win over Clippers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:05:16 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 44 points and the Dallas Mavericks routed the Los Angeles Clippers 144-126 on Friday night in an NBA In-Season Tournament game, the Clippers’ third straight loss since James Harden joined the lineup.Doncic was 17 of 21 from the field, going 6 of 9 from 3-point range. Kyrie Irving added 27 points, hitting 5 of 8 3-pointers, to help Dallas improve to 1-1 in the tournament after an opening loss at Denver.“I keep saying, it’s not just us two,” Doncic said about himself and Irving. “We get stops. Everybody contributes. So, it’s not just two of us. Everybody helps us.”The Mavericks took control with a 47-18 second period and a 33-4 run in the first half that included 17 consecutive points, eight to finish the first quarter and nine to begin the second quarter. Their largest lead was 32 points early in the third period. They reached 100 points with 4 1/2 minutes in the third and finished with their highest point total of the season.Kawhi Leonard led the Cli...

Domi scores shootout winner to lift Maple Leafs to 5-4 win over Flames

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:05:16 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Max Domi scored in the fifth round of the shootout and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Calgary Flames 5-4 on Friday night.William Nylander had two goals and an assist, and John Tavares and Calle Jarnkrok also scored for Toronto, which has won two of three. Joseph Woll made 24 saves.“We battled,” Nylander said. “Just sticking with it.”Nylander extended his franchise-record point streak to open a season to 14 games.“One of the best players in the world right now,” Domi said of Nylander. “Every time he touches the puck, something dangerous is happening.”Connor Zary, Nikita Zadorov, A.J. Greer and Martin Pospisil had goals as Calgary snapped a two-game win streak. MacKenzie Weegar added two assists and Dan Vladar stopped 32 shots.“Pretty good effort being able to crawl back and secure a point,” Flames center Nazem Kadri said. “Proud of our effort.”Domi scored the deciding goal in the shootout upstairs on Vladar before Woll denied Dillon Dube to secure the extra point in ...

Mack turns back on defender for game winner and South Carolina beats Virginia Tech

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:05:16 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — B.J. Mack made the go-ahead basket with 20 seconds left and South Carolina prevented Virginia Tech from getting off a shot on its next possession and the Gamecocks beat the Hokies 79-77 on Friday night.In the first game played between the programs since 1997, Myles Stute scored 21 points shooting 7 for 11 including 5 for 6 from 3-point range, Mack scored 19 and secured six rebounds, Talon Cooper and reserve Jacobi Wright each scored 12 and Meechie Johnson scored 11 for the Gamecocks (2-0).On his game winner, Mack methodically backed down Mylyjael Poteat on the left side, drove to the baseline and converted the reverse layup. Following a Hokies (1-1) timeout, South Carolina disrupted a dribble-handoff attempt a few feet beyond the 3-point line to force a turnover to all but end it.Mack missed the front end of a 1-and-1 with two seconds left, and an errant heave attempt by the Hokies sealed it.Sean Pedulla scored 26 points, Hunter Catoor 13 and Lynn Kidd 12 for ...

Markkanen, Clarkson each score 26 points, Jazz hold off Grizzlies 127-121

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:05:16 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Lauri Markkanen and Jordan Clarkson each scored 26 points and the Utah Jazz held off the Memphis Grizzlies 127-121 on Friday night in the NBA In-Season Tournament.John Collins added 18 and Ochai Agbaji had 15 to help the Jazz snap a four-game losing streak in their tournament opener. George, the 16th overall pick last summer, started his second consecutive game and had 11 assists.Desmond Bane led Memphis with 37 points, one short of his career high. An NBA-worst 1-8 and are 0-2 in the tournament, the Grizzlies are without star guard Ja Morant while he serves a 25-game suspension to start the season. He was penalized for a second online video showing him flashing a handgun.Bismack Biyombo added 15 points and 14 rebounds for Memphis. Jacob Gilyard, a two-way player starting his first game, Luke Kennard and Jaren Jackson Jr. each had 14 points each, with Jackson ejected in the third quarter.The Grizzlies’ frustration reached the peak in that third quarter. U...

Paradise Lost: South Florida seniors struggling to keep roof over their heads due to rising housing costs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:05:16 GMT

Florida’s housing crisis is putting the state’s most vulnerable population at risk. While seniors should be enjoying their retirement, some are fighting homelessness and struggling to keep a roof over their heads. Here’s Karen Hensel with our special assignment series, “Paradise Lost.”The golden years. That is what 82-year-old Gustavo Medrano and his wife were looking forward to when they moved to Century Village in Pembroke Pines two years ago.Gustavo Medrano: “I came here to relax. These are the last days of my life. I don’t know how long I’m going to be here.”But golden is not how he would describe his life now. He’s afraid his money will run out because of increases in his monthly condo fees.Gustavo Medrano: “They want to charge us $200 increase, supposedly because of the insurance companies.”Like many seniors, Gustavo lives on Social Security, and the $200 monthly increase is stretching his limited budget.G...