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Timberwolves re-insert themselves into discussion for top-six seed in West with win over Warriors

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:47:15 GMT

Kyle Anderson has been Minnesota’s clutch king all season, directing the offense with precision in key moments.But it was what Anderson did on the defensive end late Sunday that sealed the deal on a massive victory and put Minnesota firmly in the race for a top-six seed in the Western Conference.With Minnesota down one in the final 20 seconds Sunday in San Francisco, the Timberwolves were seemingly trying to commit a pair of fouls to put the Warriors on the free-throw line. But no calls came, setting up a bit of a scramble drill. Golden State got the ball out to an open Draymond Green near midcourt. Green collected the pass and tried to quickly redirect the ball to Klay Thompson.One problem: Anderson’s long paw was in the way.Anderson caught a piece of the ball, collected the steal and made his way down the floor in transition to set up a 2-on-2 fast break. Green and Klay Thompson sagged into the paint, and Anderson passed over to Karl-Anthony Towns.Towns struggled from ...

March Muttness success

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:47:15 GMT

ESPERANCE, N.Y.(NEWS10) - With all the madness that March brings a first of its kind has emerged. The March Muttness in Esperance is now becoming a popular event.Helderberg Meadworks was the place to be Sunday afternoon where the underdogs are the stars of the show. A one-of-a-kind benefit now becoming a staple in the meadery’s operations. Former students remember old Doane Stuart school Owner Peter Voelker says there are leashes attached to his heart when it comes to rescues and tells NEWS10 why he helps.“We are animal lovers. I have two rescue dogs myself,” said Voelker.Hundreds of folks enjoyed live music, drinks and meet and greets with their perspective furry family member.“With all the people that showed up we had a way better turn out than we had ever expected,” said Voelker. 9th annual Dustin Mele memorial concert to raise awareness for suicide prevention Jessica Pyle, events coordinator says the event is geared at raising awareness and funds for pets in need at two capi...

March Madness: pair in Final Four, Monday settles last 2

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:47:15 GMT

By The Associated PressMarch Madness has reached the Elite Eight! And unlike in the men’s bracket, two No. 1 seeds are still playing in the women’s bracket. Perennial contender UConn saw its streak of 14 straight Final Fours end, but there’s plenty of intrigue and sharpshooters left in the tourney. LSU has completed its rapid rise with Kim Mulkey, reaching the Final Four in its second season under the former Baylor coach. The Tigers are in the Final Four for the first time in 15 years after beating Miami 54-42. And what about Iowa’s Caitlin Clark? The star of the No. 2 seed Hawkeyes put on quite a show in Seattle, finishing with 41 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds in a 97-83 win over fifth-seeded Louisville. Iowa is in the Final Four for the first time in 30 years. Here is what to know:GAMES TO WATCHNo. 1 South Carolina (35-0) vs No. 2 Maryland (28-6), Monday, 7 p.m. EDT.The Terrapins are next in the barrel against the defending champion Gamecocks, and it&#...

Los Angeles man arrested for alleged sexual assault of 9-year-old girl at Orange County library

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:47:15 GMT

A 53-year-old man from Los Angeles was arrested for the alleged sexual assault of a 9-year-old girl at an Orange County Public Library, authorities announced on Sunday.  The assault occurred on the evening of Mar. 21 at the Heritage Park Regional Branch library, located 14361 Yale Avenue, in Irvine, according to an Irvine Police Department news release. Police said the suspect, identified as Christopher Eduard, approached the 9-year-old victim, who was at the library with her mother, while she was in the children’s section. “He engaged the victim by asking her to help him film a video,” the release stated. “Eduard gave the victim his cell phone and held cue cards for her to read aloud. During the incident, Eduard exposed himself and assaulted the 9-year-old.”  Detectives accessed surveillance video in the area and were able to locate a vehicle associated with the 53-year-old. After additional follow-up, detectives were able to identify Eduard and arrest him near ...

Anthony Volpe wins Yankees’ opening day shortstop job

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:47:15 GMT

Anthony Volpe is getting an opportunity to live a lifelong dream.The 21-year-old who grew up idolizing Hall of Famer Derek Jeter will be the New York Yankees’ opening day shortstop after winning the job in spring training.Manager Aaron Boone, general manager Brian Cashman, hitting coach Dillon Lawson and bench coach Carlos Mendoza delivered the news after Sunday’s 6-2 Grapefruit League win over the Toronto Blue Jays.The Yankees open the regular season at home Thursday against the San Francisco Giants.Volpe, who lived in Manhattan as a child before moving to nearby New Jersey, shared the news with his parents and other family members at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida.“It was pretty emotional,” Volpe said. “It was just an unbelievable moment to share with them.”Rated one of baseball’s best prospects, Volpe is hitting .314 with three homers, five RBIs and a .417 on-base percentage in 17 spring training games. He won the starting shortstop job over Oswald Peraza and ho...

Vanisova’s OT goal seals Toronto Isobel Cup; beats Minnesota

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:47:15 GMT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Tereza Vanisova scored 4:23 into overtime, and the Premier Hockey Federation’s Isobel Cup is heading to Canada for the first time in its eight-year history following the Toronto Six’s 4-3 win over the Minnesota Whitecaps on Sunday night.The Six won the title while making their first championship game appearance in three seasons of existence. And they reached the Isobel Cup final by winning their final two games to beat the Connecticut Whale 2-1 in a best-of-three semifinal series. Playing three aside, Vanisova set up her own goal by out-muscling Liz Schepers in the right corner to force a turnover. Vanisova then drove alone to the net and lifted a shot over goalie Amanda Leveille’s left shoulder to secure the first Isobel Cup final to not feature one of the seven-team PHF’s original four franchises.Vanisova, a member of the Czech national women’s team, joined Boston Pride captain Jillian Dempsey in becoming just the second player to win three career Isobel ...

Mientras los pingüinos de la Antártida luchan con niveles récord de hielo marino, una especie se está adaptando y nos ofrece lecciones a todos

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:47:15 GMT

(CNN) — Hace cien años, los coloridos canarios advirtieron a los humanos sobre los peligros ocultos de excavar en busca de carbón, al bajar por delante a la mina y caer muertos.Ahora, los expertos en pingüinos dicen que estas aves que se mueven como niños pequeños con esmoquin nos muestran los peligros ocultos de quemar carbón y otros combustibles fósiles por la forma en que marchan. Y a medida que el calentamiento global cambia el juego de supervivencia del más apto en el fondo del mundo, una especie particular de pingüino antártico es ejemplo de una lección conmovedora para la humanidad:Adaptarse o morir… y hacerlo rápido.“La bomba de tiempo por la crisis climática avanza”: el mundo se queda sin tiempo para evitar una catástrofe, advierte informe de la ONUCon los números en millones, las seis especies de murciélagos acuáticos de la Antártida están lejos de extinguirse y cuando pisé la península antártica a principios de marzo y bebí en el lugar más salvaje ...

Today in History: March 27, ‘Godfather’ wins best picture

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:47:15 GMT

Today in HistoryToday is Monday, March 27, the 86th day of 2023. There are 279 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History: On March 27, 1977, in aviation’s worst disaster, 583 people were killed when a KLM Boeing 747, attempting to take off in heavy fog, crashed into a Pan Am 747 on an airport runway on the Canary Island of Tenerife (ten-uh-REEF’). On this date: In 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon sighted present-day Florida. In 1625, Charles I acceded to the English throne upon the death of James I.In 1794, Congress approved “An Act to provide a Naval Armament” of six armed ships.In 1912, first lady Helen Herron Taft and the wife of Japan’s ambassador to the United States, Viscountess Chinda, planted the first two of 3,000 cherry trees given to the U.S. as a gift by the mayor of Tokyo.In 1945, during World War II, General Dwight D. Eisenhower told reporters in Paris that German defenses on the Western Front had been broken. In 1964, Alaska was hit by a magnitude 9....

Mississippi tornado recovery tough for low-income residents

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:47:15 GMT

ROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — A massive tornado obliterated the modest one-story home that Kimberly Berry shared with her two daughters in the Mississippi Delta flatlands, leaving only a foundation and some random belongings — a toppled refrigerator, a dresser and matching nightstand, a bag of Christmas decorations, some clothing.During the storm Friday, Berry and her 12-year-old daughter huddled and prayed at a nearby church that was barely damaged, while her 25-year-old daughter survived in the hard-hit town of Rolling Fork, some 15 miles (24 kilometers) away.Berry shook her head as she looked at the remains of their material possessions. She said she’s grateful she and her children are still alive.“I can get all this back. It’s nothing,” said Berry, 46, who works as a supervisor at a catfish growing and processing operation. “I’m not going to get depressed about it.”Like many people in this economically struggling area, she faces an uncertain future. Mississippi is one of the poores...

Israeli president urges Netanyahu to halt legal overhaul

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:47:15 GMT

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s ceremonial president on Monday urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to immediately halt a contentious overhaul of the judiciary.Isaac Herzog’s plea comes hours after tens of thousands of people burst into the streets around the country in a spontaneous show of anger at Netanyahu’s decision to fire his defense minister after he called for a pause to the overhaul.Herzog called on the government to put aside political considerations for the sake of the nation.“The entire nation is rapt with deep worry. Our security, economy, society — all are under threat,” he said. “Wake up now!”The overhaul has sparked one of Israel’s gravest domestic crises, drawing widespread opposition from business leaders, legal officials and even the country’s military.An uneasy calm returned to the country’s streets after a raucous night of protests where tens of thousands of demonstrators lit bonfires on Tel Aviv’s main highway, blocking that major through...