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Sharks’ skid continues as slow start proves fatal in loss to Toronto Maple Leafs

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:45:17 GMT

SAN JOSE – The toughest part for the San Jose Sharks right now isn’t that they’re on an 11-game losing streak.It’s that this is already their second such skid of the season, and they’re not even halfway through the year.The Sharks fell behind by two goals after two periods and were unable to recover in what became a 4-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday before an announced sellout crowd of 17,435 at SAP Center.The Sharks (9-28-3) allowed a power play goal to Mitch Marner in the first period and an even-strength marker to Calle Jarnkrok near the end of the second that turned into the game-winner.Mikael Granlund scored for San Jose with 8:03 left in regulation time to cut Toronto’s lead to 3-1, but William Nylander scored his second goal of the third period with 3:32 to go to seal the Maple Leafs win, as ex-Sharks goalie Martin Jones made 23 saves.Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood had another solid performance with 30 saves, although there were hiccups. Marner’s shot from near the ...

Johnson’s 26 lead Southern Illinois over Illinois State 71-64

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:45:17 GMT

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Xavier Johnson’s 26 points helped Southern Illinois defeat Illinois State 71-64 on Saturday night.Johnson also contributed five rebounds and nine assists for the Salukis (11-4, 3-1 Missouri Valley Conference). Trent Brown scored 20 points while going 7 of 10 (6 for 7 from 3-point range). Jarrett Hensley shot 2 of 3 from the field and 4 for 4 from the foul line to finish with nine points, while adding three blocks.The Redbirds (8-7, 2-2) were led by Myles Foster, who posted 17 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Kendall Lewis added 16 points and eight rebounds for Illinois State. In addition, Dalton Banks finished with 11 points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

McCollum scores 15 as No. 11 Oklahoma tops Iowa State 71-63

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:45:17 GMT

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Javian McCollum had 15 points and five assists, and No. 11 Oklahoma defeated Iowa State 71-63 on Saturday in the Big 12 opener for both teams.Milos Uzan scored 12 points, Le’Tre Darthard scored 11 and Sam Godwin added 10 points and six rebounds for the Sooners (13-1).Otega Oweh, Oklahoma’s top scorer for the season, didn’t make a field goal. But he scored seven of his eight points on free throws in the final 4:39 to help the Sooners win the kind of close game that often escaped their grasp last season.“I just think it’s a completely different team than last year,” Uzan said. “We’ve got a lot of older guys that have been in situations like this before. Last year we struggled closing out games. So I think for us to close this game, was a big, big jump for us.”Oklahoma coach Porter Moser liked the way his team gutted out the victory. The Sooners had averaged 82.5 points for the season, but they won this one with grit and toughness instead of explo...

Virginia cake pop maker battles state regulators for right to post pics on Instagram

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:45:17 GMT

Just before Thanksgiving, Richmond-area cake pop maker Kelly Phillips spent a Friday night preparing a batch to sell at a holiday market featuring local handmade goods. On her KP’s Kake Pops Facebook page, she posted a photo of her kitchen counter filled with a colorful assortment of cake pops with flavors like Death by Chocolate, Creamsicle and Red Velvet Blondie.“What can I say… I like to party and lead a thrilling life!” she joked about her self-described side hustle.She had no idea her cake pops were about to land her on the wrong side of the law.On Dec. 1, a food safety official informed her she was operating her cake pop venture without a necessary permit from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Failure to rectify the situation, the official said, could lead to a misdemeanor charge.“My first thought was a curse word,” Phillips, 40, said in an interview. “It was just devastation. I was like why is this happening.”The cake pop kerfuffle spotlights the f...

Dibba puts up 23 as Abilene Christian knocks off UT Rio Grande Valley 91-89 in OT

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:45:17 GMT

ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Ali Abdou Dibba’s 23 points, JV Seat scored the game winner late and Abilene Christian beat UT Rio Grande Valley 91-89 in overtime on Saturday night.Hasan Abdul-Hakim converted a three-point play that gave UT Rio Grande Valley an 89-88 lead with nine seconds left. Kavion McClain missed a layup with a second left and Seat scored on the putback. Hunter Jack Madden added a free throw for Abilene Christian to end it. Dibba added six rebounds for the Wildcats (6-8, 1-2 Western Athletic Conference). Madden scored 17 points, going 5 of 9 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and 5 for 8 from the line. Leonardo Bettiol shot 5 of 10 from the field and 4 for 6 from the line to finish with 14 points, while adding six rebounds. Seat scored four points. The Vaqueros (4-11, 0-4) were led by Hasan Abdul-Hakim, who posted 26 points and six rebounds. Elijah Elliott, who hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to force overtime tied 80-all, finished with 12 points, e...

Sherry scores 20, Elon beats N.C. A&T 77-59

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:45:17 GMT

ELON, N.C. (AP) — Sam Sherry had 20 points in Elon’s 77-59 win against N.C. A&T on Saturday night.Sherry added nine rebounds for the Phoenix (8-7, 1-1 Coastal Athletic Association). Rob Higgins added 17 points while shooting 6 for 12, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc, and he also had five rebounds and eight assists. Nick Dorn was 5-of-9 shooting (5 for 8 from 3-point range) to finish with 15 points.Landon Glasper led the Aggies (3-12, 1-1) in scoring, finishing with 21 points. Kyle Duke added eight points for N.C. A&T. Nikolaos Chitikoudis also recorded seven points and three blocks.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Lanier scores 19 in North Florida’s 78-58 win against FGCU

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:45:17 GMT

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Chaz Lanier scored 19 points as North Florida beat Florida Gulf Coast 78-58 on Saturday night.Lanier shot 7 for 10, including 5 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Ospreys (8-9, 1-1 Atlantic Sun Conference). Dorian James scored 13 points while shooting 6 for 9, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc. Nate Lliteras was 4-of-11 shooting (2 for 7 from 3-point range) to finish with 11 points.Dallion Johnson led the Eagles (7-10, 1-1) in scoring, finishing with 17 points and six rebounds. FGCU also got 10 points and 10 rebounds from Keeshawn Kellman. Zach Anderson also put up 10 points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Millin’s 16 lead Chattanooga past Furman 73-58

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:45:17 GMT

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Tyler Millin scored 16 points as Chattanooga beat Furman 73-58 on Saturday night.Millin also contributed five rebounds for the Mocs (9-6, 1-1 Southern Conference). Trey Bonham scored 12 points while going 5 of 6 from the field, and added five rebounds. Jan Zidek shot 4 for 9, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.The Paladins (6-9, 0-2) were led by JP Pegues, who posted 16 points, 11 rebounds and three steals. Furman also got 15 points from Alex Williams. Carter Whitt also had nine points and three steals.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Blackshear scores 18 in Nevada’s 72-57 win over Fresno State

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:45:17 GMT

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Kenan Blackshear’s 18 points helped Nevada defeat Fresno State 72-57 on Saturday night.Blackshear also contributed seven rebounds and four steals for the Wolf Pack (14-1, 1-0 Mountain West Conference). Jarod Lucas scored 17 points, going 7 of 12 (3 for 3 from 3-point range). Hunter McIntosh had 11 points and shot 4 for 7, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc. The Wolf Pack extended their winning streak to seven games.The Bulldogs (7-8, 0-2) were led by Isaiah Pope, who recorded 18 points. Eduardo Andre added 12 points for Fresno State. Enoch Boakye also recorded nine points and 11 rebounds.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Chris Kirk takes Kapalua lead with final birdie. A dozen players are lined up behind him

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:45:17 GMT

KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — The views off the west coast of Maui give the PGA Tour’s season opener at Kapalua a relaxing vibe. Inside the ropes, The Sentry is a lot more hectic.Chris Kirk ran off three straight birdies on the back nine just to keep pace with 21-year-old Akshay Bhatia. Xander Schauffele had eight birdies in 11 holes to stay in the mix. Jordan Spieth, who hit the first foul ball of the year Thursday for double bogey, is now bogey-free in his last 51 holes and has made enough birdies for a chance.Kirk gave himself a little separation Saturday with a two-putt birdie on the par-5 closing hole at the Plantation course for a 7-under 66.He leads by one shot over Bhatia (66), with a host of others — past Kapalua champions, major champions and newcomers alike — right behind.“You certainly can’t protect anything out here, that’s for sure,” Kirk said. “When it’s a shootout like this and the scores are really low, you just stay aggressive and just go do your thing.”Scottie Sche...