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Winderman’s view: Duncan Robinson perhaps offers Heat hope in loss

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:25 GMT

Observations and other notes of interest from Wednesday night’s 101-92 loss to the New York Knicks:– It took foul trouble by Max Strus to deliver a glimmer of hope for the Heat.– Or perhaps it was trending this way, anyway, with Duncan Robinson getting minutes at the start of the fourth quarter Tuesday night in Toronto.– But for a team looking for a spark, Strus’ three quick fouls left Heat coach Erik Spoelstra with limited options.– Enter Robinson.– Who proceeded to make his first four 3-point attempts.– Yes, working Robinson’s defense into a mix that already includes Kevin Love and Tyler Herro could be precarious.– But 3-point shooting matters.– And Robinson certainly has a history in that regard.– With the pull of his gravity again evident in this one.– Sometimes all it takes is a moment.– Robinson got his moment Wednesday night.– And seized it.– Playing as the Heat’s first reser...

Another lost night for Heat, with 101-92 loss in New York further hampering seeding hopes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:25 GMT

The New York Knicks couldn’t make a free throw, lost their All-Star in the first half, and were way too careless with the ball.And the Miami Heat couldn’t seize the moment.Story of the season, it seems.The result was the Heat’s fourth loss in their last six games, a 101-92 defeat Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden that moves them closer to a play-in postseason reality, perhaps now left to scramble for seeding even in that second-tier neighborhood.The game took a turn when, with 2:38 left in the second quarter and the game tied, when Knicks forward Julius Randle took a hard foul from Heat center Bam Adebayo and wound up with an ankle sprain that would end his night after he shot his free throws. Randle closed 1 of 5 from the field, with three points and five rebounds. He was replaced at the start of the second half by Obi Toppin.No matter, just as the Knicks 12-of-23 foul shooting didn’t matter, nor their 16 turnovers.Gabe Vincent led the Heat with 21 po...

Two staff members of Nathan Fletcher resign, his camp official says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:25 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Two members of Nathan Fletcher's staff resigned Wednesday amid allegations of sexual assault and harassment against the San Diego County Supervisor, an official with Fletcher's camp confirmed with FOX 5.Director of Policy Emily Wier and Policy Advisor Eric Rafla-Yuan were identified as the two staff members, the official said. South American theft ring targets San Diego neighborhoods once again The resignations come as Fletcher faces a lawsuit that details the alleged instances of sexual assault by the County Supervisor with a former employee of the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System. On Tuesday night, Fletcher resigned from his chair position with MTS.Check back for updates on this developing story.

Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski trial defense leans heavily on experts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:25 GMT

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Gwyneth Paltrow’s attorneys came close to wrapping up their case on Wednesday by relying on more experts to mount their defense on the seventh day of trial over her 2016 ski collision with a 76-year-old retired optometrist.Paltrow’s defense team called to the stand a radiologist, a neurologist, a neuropsychologist and a forensic psychologist, leaning on medical analysis rather than the testimony of the actor-turned-lifestyle influencer’s friends or husband in order to make their case. In the final hour of their last full day to call witnesses though, they called Terry Sanderson, the man suing Paltrow, back to the witness stand.The eight-person jury is expected to get the case Thursday to deliberate after closing arguments. More than just a display of their financial investment in the case, Paltrow’s team allotting most of their time to expert testimony is a gamble. Throughout the trial, bombshell testimony from Paltrow and Sanderson has...

Trans woman awaits ruling from Australian basketball league

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:25 GMT

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — A transgender female player is awaiting a decision from Basketball Australia on whether she can compete in a second-tier division of the women’s national league, adding to the global debate over the issue in sport.Lexi Rodgers revealed in a podcast that she is the trans woman applying to play in the NBL1 competition.Rodgers said she made her identity public so people would see the “trans player” being referred to in mainstream and social media as a person, not an unknown entity.Rodgers went on the “Under The Surface” podcast with former Women’s National Basketball League most valuable player Anneli Maley to speak about her experience since it was revealed about a week ago that there was a trans player competing in the women’s semi-professional basketball league.“I am Lexi Rodgers, I’m not non-existent,” she said on the podcast. “Because when it’s this hypothetical person and people are making a picture of what a transgender athlete looks like i...

Woman wanted for 2 assaults on TTC passengers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:25 GMT

Toronto police are searching for a 29-year-old woman wanted for a pair of assaults on the TTC over the last three months. Police say Nimo Umar Gayad of Toronto allegedly assaulted another woman aboard a subway train in the area of Bloor Station just before 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 2, 2022. Then on Mar. 26, 2023, just after 11:30 a.m., she allegedly assaulted a second woman aboard the 41 Keele bus in the area of Keele Street and Donald Avenue. Gayad is facing nine charges including three counts of assault, assault with a weapon and aggravated assault. Police says she should be considered armed and dangerous.

Philippine ferry fire leaves 12 dead, at least 7 missing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:25 GMT

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A ferry carrying about 250 passengers and crew caught fire between Philippine islands and at least 12 people were killed with seven still missing, a provincial governor said Thursday.Many of those rescued had jumped off the ferry in panic at the height of the fire and were plucked from the sea by the coast guard, navy, another ferry and local fishermen, said Gov. Jim Hataman of the southern island province of Basilan. The search and rescue effort was continuing Thursday.The governor said most of those onboard the MV Lady Mary Joy 3 were rescued overnight but authorities were double-checking the numbers from different rescue teams, suggesting the figures could change. The ferry was enroute to Jolo town in Sulu province from the southern port city of Zamboanga when it caught fire midway off Basilan close to midnight, he said.The dead included at least three children, who apparently were separated from their parents, and several passengers were injured and br...

FBI looking for two people who robbed armored truck in Calumet City

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:25 GMT

CALUMET CITY, Ill. — The FBI is looking for two people who robbed an armored truck at gunpoint Monday morning in Calumet City.According to the FBI, two males robbed the truck around 10:15 a.m. in the 1600 block of River Oaks Drive. Plane crashes in Lincoln They were each wearing gray and black hooded jackets, the FBI said. Woman shot and killed in gas station in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood Anyone with information can report tips online. Tips can also be submitted by calling 312-421-6700.

Augie's Quest to advance ALS research, treatments continues

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:25 GMT

If you have ever worked out in a gym, you likely have seen the mark a man left on the fitness world. Augie Nieto inspired millions across the country to exercise until his own muscles, including his heart and lungs stopped working due to the ravages of ALS. MedWatch Daily Digest: Eating meat could lead to great pain for women — and more Augie lived with ALS for 18 years when the life expectancy was two. And now in death, his quest for a cure continues. His first idea was an exercise bike he called Lifecycle. Augie and some friends packed up and ventured across country, certain his exercise bike would drive people to stock the gyms. Bionic Clothing: How hidden tech helps patient progress "He was just a tenacious guy in everything he did," Lynne said. "And at the beginning, he had nothing to lose."With no buyers for his bike, Augie switched gears. "Couldn't sell them," Lynne said. "So then he got this brilliant idea to give them away to these club owners and once they knew the pr...

A rare Michael Jordan card is up for auction

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:12:25 GMT

CHICAGO - Once again, another rare piece of memorabilia from the greatest player in NBA history is back up for auction.This time it's for something that goes back to the start of Michael Jordan's legendary basketball career. (Courtesy: The MInt25 Auction)The MINT Auction has this 1986 Fleer Rookie Card PSA 10 up for auction from March 29 through April 8 on eBay. It's part of The MINT Collective, a major sports card and memorabilia event being held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas from March 30 through April 2.This Jordan rookie card is one of the biggest items up for auction and is "one of the most important and coveted cards in the history of the hobby."According to The MINT Collective, the estimated high bid for the card is $130,000.Drafted by the Bulls in 1984, Jordan would emerge as one of the greatest professional athletes of all time. He won six NBA championships with the Bulls, winning the Finals Most Valuable Player award in each title year, while also capturing five NBA regula...