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Amsterdam native Andre Jackson Jr. selected in NBA Draft

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:43 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- UConn Huskies guard and upstate New York native Andre Jackson Jr. was selected 36th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic. Jackson was then immediately traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for a 2030 second-round draft pick and cash considerations, according to the team. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Jackson was born and raised in Amsterdam, eventually attending Albany Academy. He would go on to play college basketball at the University of Connecticut, playing for the Huskies from 2020 to 2023. The 6'6" guard helped UConn reach the NCAA Tournament three times while with the team, leading them to victory in the 2023 national championship. Jackson, who declared for the draft back in April, now joins NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo on the Bucks with hopes of continuing his success at the next level.

Denver weather: Sunny skies, warm and dry into next week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:43 GMT

Sunny, warmer weather is expected in northeastern Colorado into next week, with a 90 degree high temperature in the Denver forecast on Monday.Saturday in Denver skies will be sunny and the high temperature will top near 86 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Winds will gust to about 25 mph.Much quieter weather is forecast to start the weekend. Highs should reach the low to mid 80s across the plains, with highs in the 60s to 70s across the higher elevations. pic.twitter.com/jxokPtf1NO— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) June 24, 2023Drier conditions will elevate wildfire concerns for areas around and south of Interstate 70, according to the weather service. There’s potential for “critical (fire) conditions” in Park County Saturday afternoon. On the Eastern Plains, some rivers and creeks will continue to run high because of recent rainfall.Tonight in Denver skies will be mostly clear and the low temperature will be about 54 degrees.Sunny skies are expect...

Avalanche acquires Ryan Johansen in trade with Predators, sending Alex Galchenyuk to Nashville

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:43 GMT

If J.T. Compher is indeed gone for greener pastures, the Avalanche might have found his second-line successor at little to no cost.The Avs traded pending unrestricted free agent Alex Galchenyuk to the Nashville Predators for 30-year-old center Ryan Johansen on Saturday, a week before free agency opens. Nashville will retain half of Johansen’s $8 million salary for the remaining two years on his contract, meaning Colorado is on the hook for $4 million in salary cap space. Compher’s average annual value on his expiring contract was $3.5 million.Johansen missed the last 27 games of 2022-23 due to right leg surgery, finishing the season with 28 points in 55 games. The year before, he had one of his best career outputs with 26 goals and 63 points. He has six 60-point seasons including a career-high 33 goals for the Blue Jackets in 2013-14. Johansen spent his first four-plus NHL seasons in Columbus, where current Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland was an assistant GM a...

Why some California beaches are always considered 'dirty'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:43 GMT

California’s famous coastline is a popular destination for residents and tourists alike, especially during the summer; however, not everyone enjoys the ocean water.From multiple oil spills to floating debris, the Pacific Ocean off California's coastline has endured much hardship. The consequences of these events have left some people hesitant to even step foot in the water at some Golden State beaches. California could lose up to 70% of its beaches by 2100, study finds Experts with Heal the Bay recently published their annual Beach Report Card, which measures the cleanliness of California’s coastal waters. For more than three decades, Heal the Bay has assigned A-F letter grades for more than 700 beaches across the U.S., with 500 of those locations being in California, according to the organization’s website.Some locations with failing grades, like those in San Mateo and Los Angeles counties, have been named on the organization's “Beach Bummer” list multiple times.The “Beach Bummer...

Four wounded in three separate Oakland shootings

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:43 GMT

OAKLAND — Four people were wounded in three shootings that happened within two hours Friday night and early Saturday in different areas of the city, authorities said.All of the victims were in stable condition Saturday.The shootings are not related, police said.About 12:10 a.m. Saturday two men, one a 36-year-old Richmond resident and the other a 39-year-old Oakland resident, were shot near the intersection of 76th Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard in East Oakland. Police said the two injured men knew each other.The younger man was sitting in a parked vehicle and the other man was standing outside, authorities said. They told police they heard multiple gunshots and realized they had been wounded. The men got a ride to a hospital from another person.The shooting activated a gunshot detection system and police found multiple shell casings in the area.Police are trying to determine a motive for the shooting and if the men were the intended targets. No arrests have been made.About 10:10 p....

Food price inflation slows down for July 4th cookouts, report says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:43 GMT

As the time for Fourth of July cookouts rolls around, a new report suggests that although grocery store prices continue to rise, they are going up at a slower rate than they did last year.A new report from the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute revealed some trends about the price of food as people prepare for Independence Day cookouts.The price for a sirloin steak is $10.75 a pound, which is a 2.9% increase from last year when there was a 14% price inflation, the report said. Ground beef is $5.36 a pound, with the price up less than 1% from last year when there was a 16% inflation.Kenrick Thomas, a senior communications consultant at Wells Fargo, said that people should take advantage of the favorable meat prices and go for the classic hamburger for the celebration.For those who prefer chicken breast, those prices have fallen almost 2% from last year, selling at $4.24 a pound, the report said.Despite the favorable changes in meat prices, some side items and desserts are increasing in ...

Alcaraz reaches the Queen’s Club final to close in on reclaiming the top ranking

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:43 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz reached his first ATP final on grass and moved one win away from reclaiming the top ranking by taking out Sebastian Korda 6-3, 6-4 at the Queen’s Club Championships on Saturday.Alex de Minaur stands between Alcaraz and the trophy and No. 1 ranking.Alcaraz and Korda played their firs career semifinal on grass.Korda, the first American to reach the Queen’s semifinals in 11 years, served nine aces but also double-faulted six times. His slice was regularly punished by Alcaraz’s heavy forehands.Alcaraz won the only break point of the second set and held on.Victory would give the U.S. Open champion his fifth title of the year, his 11th tour title overall and move the 20-year-old Spaniard above Novak Djokovic in the ATP rankings — meaning he would also enter Wimbledon next month as the No. 1 seed.The second-seeded Holger Rune also came to London never having won a tour-level match on grass, like Alcaraz.De Minaur knocked out Rune 6-3, 7-6 (2), saving the three ...

Avalanche acquire center Ryan Johansen in a trade with the Predators

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:43 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche have filled their second-line center void by acquiring Ryan Johansen from the Nashville Predators on Saturday.Colorado sent pending free agent Alex Galchenyuk to Nashville in a trade that essentially amounts to a contract dump but could help the 2022 Stanley Cup champions get back on top of the NHL.“Ryan is a talented, veteran center who helps our top six (forward group),” Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland said. “He gives us size in the middle of the ice and brings leadership and experience to our roster. We look forward to adding him to our team.”The move is a big splash for the Avalanche, who lost in the first round of the playoffs to Seattle this past season. They recently learned captain Gabriel Landeskog would miss the entire 2023-24 season while recovering from cartilage replacement surgery in his right knee.Johansen, who turns 31 in July, steps into the role previously filled by Nazem Kadri, who left after Colorado won t...

The welcomes for Wembanyama continue in San Antonio as the focus shifts to what’s next

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:43 GMT

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The first dinner that Victor Wembanyama had in his new home city was filled with San Antonio royalty. Gregg Popovich was there, of course. So were Tim Duncan, David Robinson, Manu Ginobili and Sean Elliott.NBA champions, all of them.Wembanyama now starts his quest to join their club.The process of getting him ready for his first NBA season will start quickly, with summer league practices starting in the next few days and his first game in a Spurs uniform, albeit just the summer kind, coming in early July at either Sacramento or Las Vegas.“These are exciting times,” Spurs CEO R.C. Buford said.The welcomes for Wemby continued Saturday, first with a party on the Riverwalk — not coincidentally, in the spot where the Spurs’ championship celebrations are centered — followed by a visit to his new home arena.It was part of a whirlwind first 20 hours or so in San Antonio for Wembanyama, who flew in from the NBA draft on Friday and had dinner with Popovich and s...

The governor of the Moscow region has suspended mass events outdoors and at educational institutions until July 1

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:43 GMT

MOSCOW (AP) — The governor of the Moscow region has suspended mass events outdoors and at educational institutions until July 1.Source