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Suns trade Payne to Spurs, sign Bol Bol to 1-year contract, AP source says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:30 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have traded guard Cameron Payne to the San Antonio Spurs and signed big man Bol Bol to a one-year contract, a person familiar with the moves told The Associated Press.The Suns also acquired three second-round draft picks from the Orlando Magic for a swap of first-round picks in the 2026 NBA draft, the person said Sunday on condition of anonymity because the deals have not been officially announced.Phoenix was expected to have a quiet offseason after trading for Bradley Beal, but has been active while trying to build a roster around him, Devin Booker and Kevin Durant.The Suns traded Payne with a second-round pick and cash to the Spurs for a future protected second-round pick in a deal that will clear salary cap space.That cleared the way for Phoenix to sign Bol, who was released by Orlando earlier this month. The 7-foot-2 son of former NBA player Manute Bol averaged 9.1 points and 5.8 points last season after three years in Denver.Payne played a key re...

Steve Stricker wins his 3rd PGA Tour Champions major of year with dominant weekend at Firestone

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:30 GMT

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Steve Stricker won his third PGA Tour Champions major of the year, capping off a dominant weekend at Firestone with a 4-under 66 on Sunday for a three-shot victory in the Kaulig Companies Championship.Stricker was five shots off the lead after a second-round 73, but closed with rounds of 65-66 for an 11-under 269 total. David Toms shot a final-round 65 to finish alone in second at 8 under.The 56-year-old Stricker won the Regions Tradition in May, then triumphed two weeks later at the Senior PGA Championship. He has five victories this year on the over-50 tour and a lead of more than $2 million over second-place Bernhard Langer on the Charles Schwab Cup money list.“It’s fun getting in contention on a day like today and knowing that you have to do certain things. The more times I’ve been there, the more times I’ve been able to handle it,” Stricker said. “And that’s been the fun part, that’s what keeps me motivated to come out here and continue to play.”The win at Fi...

Bike shop out nearly $20,000 after overnight break-in

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A bike shop just tucked away off Colfax became the target of thieves last week when they broke the front door and stole three bikes. “I found three customer bikes had been stolen," Ian Ancelin, the owner of the Velowood Cyclery, said. "They were all full suspension mountain bikes." Ancelin has owned the shop since 2018 and said he does a lot of repair work on bikes. He said the three bikes stolen were all very expensive, and he believes the thieves knew that because they didn't take anything else. "It's probably around $20,000 worth of bikes," Ancelin said. He has put in an insurance claim but said he isn't sure exactly how much it will cover.He said he also contacted the customers of his who owned the bikes to let them know what happened. “Right now, we will very likely have to pay a lot out of pocket as well," Ancelin said. The break-in happened sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning last week. He said nearby business owners texted him letting him k...

Suspect in 4 Georgia deaths killed in shootout with police; 3 officers wounded, authorities say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:30 GMT

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Officers on Sunday shot and killed a man wanted in four weekend killings near Atlanta during an exchange of gunfire, with a sheriff’s deputy and two police officers wounded while trying to take the suspect into custody, authorities said.Officials said Andre Longmore was shot during an intense manhunt for the 40-year-old suspect. The exchange of gunfire came a day after Saturday morning’s shootings rocked a bucolic subdivision in Hampton, south of Georgia’s main city.Officials said Longmore was killed about 15 miles (25 kilometers) to the north of Hampton in suburban Jonesboro. A Henry County sheriff’s deputy and two Clayton County police officers were injured at separate locations in the attempt to arrest Longmore, they said.One officer was shot in the back and was taken by helicopter to an Atlanta trauma center, Henry County Sheriff Reginald Scandrett said. “He is conscious, breathing and talking at this time,” Scandrett said of that offi...

Newton man charged, wife dead after alleged assault

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:30 GMT

A Newton man was charged with assault in connection to the death of his wife Saturday evening, according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s office.Richard Hanson, 64, was charged with assault with intent to murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on Saturday. Hanson allegedly fatally assaulted his wife, Nancy, in their Brookline Street residence Saturday evening, officials said.Police received a call from a juvenile inside of the Brookline Street home just before 8:30 p.m. Saturday night and found Nancy Hanson suffering blunt force injuries, officials said. She was taken to Brigham and Women’s Hospital where she was then pronounced dead.The Office of Chief Medical Examiner ruled her death a homicide caused by blunt force trauma. She was 54.A restraining order was issued against Richard Hanson in the Newton District Court on July 13, officials said. Newton Police were attempting to serve the restraining order prior to the incident Saturday evening.Hanson ...

Hub Pop Warner program catches season-saving donation from Ernie Boch Jr.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:30 GMT

The Boston Bengals will play this fall after all, with the Pop Warner football program catching a season-saving donation from car dealer and part-time musician and philanthropist Ernie Boch Jr.Boch committed $15,000 to rescue the upcoming season after reading an article in Sunday’s Herald about how unsanitary conditions at Roxbury’s Clifford Park had led Domingos DaRosa to start dismantling his program.“It was not even a question because of the way it was written,” Boch told the Herald, “and the situation – it’s just so difficult. I just talked with Domingos, the coach, and the guy is a saint.”DaRosa set a fundraising goal of $15,000 on a GoFundMe he organized Friday to replace old equipment. More than $1,000 had been raised hours after Sunday’s article published, increasing the accumulated amount to over $1,900, but Boch said he wanted to take care of all of it.The $15,000 donation, DaRosa told the Herald, will go toward more than just purchasing new equipment. It will also cover r...

North American Indigenous Games officially open in Halifax as prime minister attends

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:30 GMT

HALIFAX — The North American Indigenous Games have officially opened, with the prime minister attending as thousands of Indigenous athletes from across the continent filled the Halifax Forum Civic Centre.Justin Trudeau, who was greeted by cheers and some boos, told the crowd it was important for his government to help fund the games because they further reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and help Indigenous youth connect with each other.Trudeau told the stadium filled with young athletes they will celebrate not only their athletic achievements but their identity, culture and futures as Indigenous leaders over the next week.The 2023 games will mix Indigenous culture with sporting events, which bring together about 5,000 athletes, coaches and mission staff from 750 First Nations across the continent.In interviews over the weekend, games president George (Tex) Marshall said the goal is to “infuse” all of the 21 venues in Nova Scotia with Indigenous traditions.Events inc...

Pedestrian struck by bus in Mississauga

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:30 GMT

One person has been taken to hospital after being struck by a bus in Mississauga. Peel police were called to Eglinton Avenue near Hurontario Street to reports of a collision just after 7 p.m. The pedestrian was transported to hospital. Their condition is unknown at this time.Eglinton is currently closed between Hurontario and Sorrento Drive as police investigate.More to come

Woman killed in Garfield Park shooting ID'd as mother of Ohio State football player from Chicago

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:30 GMT

CHICAGO — According to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office, a woman who died in an overnight drive-by shooting in the Garfield Park neighborhood has been identified, and according to community activist Andrew Holmes, she is the mother of a football player at Ohio State University.A 41-year-old woman who was shot and killed in the 4000 block of West Washington Boulevard around 2 a.m. Sunday was identified by the ME's office as Ashley Griggs. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: 5 people shot, 1 fatally, in Garfield Park drive-by: CPD Four other people were also injured in the shooting and taken to local hospitals in fair condition.According to Holmes, Griggs is the mother of Ohio State freshman wide receiver Carnell Tate. Tate — originally from Chicago — was a five-star recruit and top 25 prospect nationally out of IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, before committing to play collegiately at Ohio State, according to 247Sports.The Chicago Police Department has no one in custody as Area Four det...

Country star Jason Aldean ends concert early after suffering heatstroke mid-performance

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:30 GMT

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFLA) – Country singer Jason Aldean ended his concert early Saturday after he suffered a heatstroke during the show.Aldean was onstage at the Xfinity Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut, when he ran off and never returned. Fans captured the scary moment and quickly shared it on social media. Concertgoer K.C. Schweizer posted a video of Aldean running off stage mid-performance due to the heatstroke, saying she couldn't imagine performing in the heat because it was "bad enough just standing in the pit." WATCH: Buccaneers Tristan Wirfs joins country star Luke Combs onstage to shotgun beer during concert "Poor guy. It was hotter than hell. It was bad enough just standing in the pit. I can't imagine performing in jeans, boots, and hat under all those lights in that humidity with no breeze. Hope he's okay!" Schweizer captioned the video.In a Facebook post Sunday, the Xfinity Theatre stated that a representative for Aldean confirmed the performer suffered a heatstroke and c...