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CSi Weather…
TODAY…Partly sunny. Slight chance of snow in the morning. Highs 15 to 20. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows near zero. West winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of snow in the
afternoon in the Jamestown area, 70 percent in the Valley City area. Highs around 15. Northwest winds around 5 mph shifting to the east in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Cloudy. Snow likely and slight chance of light
freezing drizzle in the evening, then chance of snow after
midnight. Lows zero to 5 above. Northeast winds around 5 mph
shifting to the north after midnight. Chance of precipitation
60 percent 70 percent in the Valley City area.
.SATURDAY…Partly sunny. Highs 15 to 20. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Patchy blowing and drifting snow
after midnight. Lows 5 to 10 above.
.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. Patchy blowing and drifting snow. Highs
5 to 10 above.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Patchy blowing and drifting
snow in the evening. Lows around 15 below.
.MONDAY…Partly sunny. Highs near zero.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow.
Lows around 15 below.
.TUESDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs
zero to 5 above.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 15 below.
.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs 5 to 10 above.
On Friday light snow across far southern into
eastern North Dakota. The highest snow totals to be
around 2 to 3 inches across Dickey County.
Friday night a slight chance of freezing drizzle in the forecast
for portions of south central and southeast North Dakota Friday
night into Saturday morning.
Another Arctic air mass will be ushered in with the stronger winds
on Sunday. Monday and Tuesday will be brutally cold, with highs
struggling to climb above zero. Lows Sunday night through Tuesday
night could plummet well below -10. This also means a return of
dangerous wind chills in the -25 to -45 range. The coldest
conditions are expected during the overnight and morning hours
Sunday night through Wednesday morning.
Update….
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Public Works says that city crews have begun the full snow plowing program Thursday morning starting with the Emergency routes.
City crews will begin plowing residential areas at 11:00 a.m., today-Thursday, February 21, 2019.
Crews will continue work during the night with the Downtown district beginning at 11:00 pm.
City Ordinance Section 25-10 requires that a property owner keep the sidewalk adjoining the property clear of snow and ice. Do not deposit snow or ice on the city street after the city plow has cleared the street. These violations are class B misdemeanors under the general penalty and will result in a fine.
PLEASE NOTE:
The above schedule is contingent upon changing weather conditions and snow accumulation totals.
Valley City (CSi) Valley City public works crews are removing snow. All vehicles must be removed from snow emergency routes in Valley City or will be removed at the owners expense.
Crews clearing snow from residential areas beginning in the Southwest section of the city and moving clockwise.
Fargo, ( NDHP) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol, Southeast Region on February 20th, 2019 between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm, investigated twenty crashes that occurred on I-29 and I-94 in Cass, Barnes and Stutsman Counties. Sixteen of the crashes occurred in Cass County. Luckily, only two of the crashes involved minor injuries.
The news release, pointed out some notable crashes from this time period:
8:20 am: Two multiple vehicle property crashes occurred between the Sheyenne Street (Exit 346) and Veteran’s Boulevard (Exit 347) exits on eastbound I-94. I-94 was blocked and closed at this location for approximately 15 minutes until one lane could be opened for traffic. In addition to the two crashes, approximately 8 other vehicle spun out and entered the median or ditch at this location. The NDHP was assisted by West Fargo PD and Fargo FD at this location.
11:15 am: A 2019 Freighliner semi-truck, towing a van trailer, jack knifed southbound on I-29 near MM 68. The truck jack knifed completely off the road and did not create any travel issues. Both occupants were uninjured.
4:00 pm: A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) jack knifed eastbound on I-94 near MM 310, about 3 miles east of Tower City. The CMV came to rest in the median, blocking the eastbound passing lane. A pickup took evasive action while the CMV jack knifed and rolled over in the ditch at this same location. There were no injuries in either crash. The passing lane of eastbound I-94 was closed for about 90 minutes.
Valley City (NDHP) The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports, on February 20th at approximately 3:32 pm, a 2004 Mack NDDOT snow plow was clearing snow from the eastbound I-94 passing lane at MM 293 when a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado drove into the snow fog created by the snow plow, and rear ended the snow plow. This crash took place at Valley City.
The news release says, the Chevrolet was driven by 28 year old Matthew Klar, of, Hinckley, MN. Klar was not injured in the crash. He was cited for Following Too Close. The Chevrolet was totaled.
The 54 yeat old male NDDOT snow plow operator was not injured. This is the second time this winter he has been struck. The Mack snow plow had minor damage.
The NDHP would remind motorists to give NDDOT snow plows the space necessary to safely remove the snow and ice from our roadways. Snow plows continue being struck statewide this year.
NDDOT snow plows and other snow removal equipment have emergency lighting to make traffic aware of their location. Blowing snow and snow fog may obscure these lights and the NDDOT equipment at times.
Always slow down when approaching a snow plow and pass safely when you are can clearly see around the snow plow and the snow plow operator would be able see you.
If your vision is obscured by the snow fog a plow is creating, stay back, slow your speed, turn on your hazard lights and wait for the plow operator to pull over to allow traffic to pass.
Don’t ever blindly drive into a snow fog without slowing down. In addition, do not become distracted while driving and never drink and drive.
Valley City (CSi) A public input meeting is set this evening to discuss the proposed 5th Avenue Northwest street improvement project.
The meeting will be from 5:30-p.m., to 7:30-p.m., at in the Hi Liner Activity Center .
KLJ project manager Chad Petersen says the estimated cost of the project is $3.2 million dollars adding that the figure could be less or more depending on the project selected following the comment period.
Bismarck (CSi) The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission reports, Jamestown boardings were down about 14 percent in January this year, compared to January 2018.
In January 2019 the boardings at Jamestown Regional Airport were 792 compared to 920 in January 2018.
Jamestown (CSi) U.S. Senator, John Hoeven in Jamestown, Wednesday said transferring land at Jamestown Reservoir from the Bureau of Reclamation to the Stutsman County Park Board is moving forward but not finished.
The transfer allows county sale of the land used by the cabin owners to them at a price set through an appraisal.
The bill to transfer the land passed Congress last year, and was signed by President Donald Trump
State Representarive Craig Headland, said bill in the North Dakota Legislature allowing the lots to be sold directly passed the House of Representatives unanimously.
When passed by the state, the county park board and the Bureau of Reclamation then signs a memorandum of understanding outlining the boundaries of the transfer and any other details. Following, that, the park board contracts for a survey of the property completed and an appraisal of all the cabin lots.
Fargo (INFORUM.com) — A 36-year-old man accused of allegedly sexually assaulting a minor in 2016 was sentenced to six months in jail Tuesday, Feb. 19, in Cass County District Court.
Mitchell Ludwig, of Valley City was sentenced on one misdemeanor count of contributing to the deprivation or delinquency of a minor, according to court records.
Ludwig will be placed on two years of supervised probation following his jail sentence and has to pay about $350 in fines and fees.
Ludwig was originally charged in April with a felony count of gross sexual imposition stemming from the November 2016 incident.
Prosecutor Tanya Martinez said the charges were amended after the state took into account the victim’s wishes and the current situation with regard to the case.
Original charging documents show the victim, a 14-year-old girl, told social services she had been staying at a hotel with Ludwig.
She said she was sleeping in a bed with another girl when Ludwig moved next to her and allegedly assaulted her, court documents show.
Ludwig told a Fargo police detective he had sleeping issues and believed he may have thought he was next to his significant other, court records show. He told the detective he got up and went into another bed when he woke up and realized what he was doing, court records show.
Valley City (CSI) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session, Tuesday evening at City Hall.
Commission Magnuson was not present.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
Approval of a Raffle Permit for Dakota Plains Ag, North Dakota Game Warden Museum, Valley City Baseball Association, Valley City Lion.
PUBLIC COMMENT: No one spoke.
PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing was held to consider the petition to Annex the a tract of land located southeast of I-94 and Exit 292, submitted by Roserock Holdings, LLC
On person spoke and had concerns about a trap team range within 900 feet of the property, and pointed out noise issues.
The president of the Trap Club said hours of usage will be expanded in the future.
City Attorney Martineck said there should not be any concerns, based on the North Dakota Century Code, concerning shooting ranges.
Following the Public Hearing…
ORDINANCE
City Commissioners approved the first reading of Ordinance relating to the annexation.
The City Commission approved the second and final reading of, an Ordinance relating to removal of snow and ice from sidewalk, and repealing a section of the City Code.
City Attorney Martineck said no changes were made from the First Reading, and a recodification action, which mandates snow be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours of the end of a snowfall event.
Valley City Fire Chief Scott Magnuson presented the 2018 Valley City Fire Department Annual Report.
He said in 2018 there were 102 fire calls, noting the all time high was 298 two years ago.
He said there were 110 training hours held, and 44 hours were spent in schools concerning fire safety and fire prevention.
Approved was the Visitors Committee Recommendation for Image Enhancement Grant Application for Foell Chiropractic Clinic up to $1,000 for signage.
Approved a Visitors Committee Recommendation for Image Enhancement Grant for Historic Buildings Grant Application for Brockopp Brewing, LLC up to $15,000 subject to conditions set forth by Visitors Committee.
City Administrator Schelkoph there will be tuck pointing to the building, with the original look of the building being maintained.
Approve was a Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for Valley City Eagles Aerie, at 2192 at North Dakota Winter Show on March 5 – 9, 2019
The City Commission approved a Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for VFW Post 2764 at North Dakota Winter Show on March 8, 2019.
Approved was extending the protest deadline for Paving Improvement District No. 119 to March 11, 2019
City Administrator Schelkoph said at a public meeting, costs were questioned, including paving and infrastructure replacement during the project. Another public meeting next week, will be held explaining what the project entails.
The City Commission approved an updated procedure for Commission meeting agendas.
The agenda will be included in the city’s web site, and E-Mail requests will be honored when notifying the city.
City Attorney Martineck said it is not required by law to publish notice in the newspaper, but rather a courtesy.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
David Shelkoph gave a report on MRES, and WAPA power, providers, and city representation on the MRES Board, concerning input, and he being an MRES board member.
He said he continues to support and the trackage of the Prairie Dog Bill, along with permanent flood protection state funding for Valley City.
He praised the city’s snow clearing efforts giving the amount of snow, and frequency of snowfalls.
He pointed out the city will post on its website the list of licensed contractor to remove snow from properties.
CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS
KLJ reported the public meeting for paving district 118, along 5th Avenue, Northwest, will be this Thursday the 21st, from 5:30- to 7:30-p.m., at the Hi Liner Activity Center.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68, followed by replays.
Jamestown (JRMC February 20, 2019) — Congratulations to team Get ‘ER done, the top point earner for New Year New You Challenge week six. Team Get ‘ER done includes seven participants from Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s Emergency department.
NYNY is an eight-week wellness challenge that encourages participants to develop positive lifestyle changes.
NYNY is about exercising and eating right. It’s also about staying healthy. One way to improve or maintain health is by scheduling preventative exams.
With two weeks left, use this time to schedule preventative exams including annual physicals, dental visits, mammograms, Pap tests, blood work, cholesterol and blood pressure checks.
In the news release, JRMC Gynecologist & Obstetrician, Dr. Bailey Runkles said, “So often we ask ourselves, ‘Is this normal?’, but are too embarrassed to ask anyone else. It is my job to answer those questions for you in a safe and open environment.”
Experts recommend women age 40 and over receive a regular mammogram; however, if a family history of breast cancer exists, this may need to begin earlier.
JRMC is committed to providing the best technology for the community to receive care. 3D mammography is a great example, as it is the best technology available for screening mammograms and early detection of breast cancer.
For breast exams, Pap tests and physicals, schedule direct: (701) 952-4878.
Enjoy this week’s community activity outside of normal activities and yield five bonus points this week. In addition, earn extra points for the work-friendly Lose Your Lap exercises and the more intense High-Intensity Interval Training.
Team points are due by 8 a.m. on Tuesday. To learn more about NYNY or two submit points, visit www.jrmcnd.com/nyny. View the full list of teams at www.jrmcnd.com/nyny/teams-standings/.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — More than 150 employees of North Dakota’s two largest universities have applied for buyouts. The University of North Dakota in Grand Forks says it received 98 applications _ 22 from faculty and the rest from staff. North Dakota State in Fargo says it received 69 applications _ 39 from faculty and 30 from staff. The limited-time Voluntary Separation Incentive Program was offered in late November as a budget-cutting move.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota charity event turned into worldwide inspiration when a 4-year-old boy performed his favorite trampoline act in his wheelchair. Wyatt Burggraff was born with spina bifida, a birth defect that prevents the spinal column from forming properly. A video of him bouncing in his wheelchair at Fargo’s TNT Kid’s Fitness & Gymnastics, a gym that offers programs for children with disabilities, has been viewed millions of times.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s House has reconsidered and passed legislation to allow legal gambling on college and professional sports. The bill originally got the support of representatives present on Wednesday but fell two votes short of the 48 needed for approval. The bill was approved by a second vote of 52-38.
In Sports…
Wednesday…
Jamestown 95 Hastings College 86
UJ hosts Dordt (19-12) in the semifinals on Saturday at 3- p.m
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Jack Talley (SO/Sioux Falls, SD) had a career night in recording his fifth double-double of the season, finishing with 23 points, 17 rebounds, and six assists as the 13th-ranked University of Jamestown men’s basketball team advanced to the semifinals of the Great Plains Athletic Conference tournament with a 95-86 win over Hastings (Neb.) College Wednesday evening.
With the win, the Jimmies will host Dordt (Iowa) College Saturday at 3 p.m. The Defenders advanced with an 86-84 win over Briar Cliff (Iowa).
Jon Purintun (SR/Linton, ND) added 23 points for Jamestown, who also had Kevin Oberweiser (SR/Drummond, MT) (12), Brady Birch (SO/Melrose, MN) (12), Isaiah Dobson (JR/Stillwater, MN) (10), and Brock Strom (10) reach double figures.
Neither team shot particularly well in the first half, as Hastings was 13-for 35 (37.1 percent) and UJ 11-for-33 (33.3 percent). The score was 34-34 at halftime.
Hastings took a 38-37 lead 1:41 into the second half on a Bart Hiscock basket, but back-to-back three-pointers from Dobson and buckets by Oberweiser and Purintun gave the Jimmies a 47-38 advantage just 75 seconds later.
Talley converted a three-point play to make it 57-45 Jimmies with 11:12 remaining, and the Orange and Black maintained a double-digit lead for most of the game.
Hiscock finished with a double-double of 22 points and 13 rebounds for the Broncos, who finish the season at 19-12. Kevin Miller added 17 points, and Ben Wahlberg (14), Shane Chamberlain (13), and Zach Kitten (10) all were in double figures.
Jamestown (26-5) split two regular season meetings with Dordt (19-12), taking an 96-89 overtime victory in Sioux Center, Iowa, and falling 97-94 at Harold Newman Arena on February 6.
Other GPAC Men’s Scores Wednesday
Quarterfinals
(2) Morningside 97, Concordia 74.
Dordt 86, (15) Briar Cliff 84.
(18) Dakota Wesleyan 110, Northwestern 99.
DICKINSON, N.D. (VCSU) – The Valley City State men’s basketball team had its season come to an end Wednesday during the quarterfinals of the North Star Athletic Association Postseason Tournament.
The No. 5-seeded Vikings fell behind by nine points at halftime and were never able to fully recover in a 75-66 loss at No. 4 seed Dickinson State.
Valley City State ends the season with a 9-19 overall record. Dickinson State extends its winning streak to seven games, improving to 14-12 on the season. The Blue Hawks advance to the NSAA semifinals where they will face Bellevue University, Saturday at 6 p.m. in Watertown, S.D.
Leading 27-24 in the first half, Dickinson State scored eight straight points – including back-to-back 3-pointers by Donte Walker – to extend its lead to 35-24. The Blue Hawks then took a 39-30 lead into the locker room.
The Vikings trimmed the second-half deficit to five points at one point, closing to within 51-46 after Michael Cornelious scored five straight points with 11:40 remaining. The Blue Hawks responded with five straight points of their own, and VCSU would get no closer than seven points the rest of the way.
Valley City State made just three 3-pointers in the game, going 3-for-17 from deep. The Vikings shot 42 percent overall (28-67) and were 7-for-8 on free throws. Dickinson State finished the game at 48 percent overall (29-60), 33 percent on 3’s (6-18) and 61 percent at the line (11-18).
Cornelious finished with 16 points and nine rebounds for VCSU. Connor Entzi scored 14 points, and Logan Nelson added 10 points. Jake Skelly finished with six points and seven assists. Freshman Logan Miller scored a career-high nine points off the bench, and Hunter Sand added seven points for the Vikings.
VCSU finished with 10 assists and 12 turnovers, while Dickinson State had 13 assists and 10 turnovers.
Melvin Collins scored a game-high 19 points to pace the Blue Hawks, while Walker added 17 points and four assists.
High School Sports…
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown’s Ella Roaldson and Erin Anderson have been selected to the all-WDA girls hockey team.
Roaldson, is a Jamestown High School sophomore forward, and led the 7-13-2 Blue Jays in scoring this past season with career-highs of 13 goals and 13 assists. Anderson, a senior, wrapped up an impressive career at goalie for the Jays with a save percentage of 89.9 and 736 saves in 2018-19.
Anderson, a Valley City High School product, produced 3,454 saves for the Blue Jays since stepping between the pipes as a freshman in 2015-16. Anderson posted a career-high 1,005 saves that season for the 2-20-1 Jays.
The West Region girls hockey awards are selected by the coaches.
T25 BASKETBALL-SCHEDULE
Duke loses Williamson, falls to North Carolina
UNDATED (AP) — Top-ranked Duke had a night to forget, losing their top player before falling to their archrival.
Zion Williamson suffered a sprained right knee when his Nike shoe blew up in the first half of the Blue Devils’ 88-72 loss to No. 8 North Carolina at Durham. Williamson grabbed the knee after slipping awkwardly and falling when his left shoe fell apart as he planted hard while dribbling near the free throw line.
Luke Maye took full advantage of the freak injury be delivering 30 points and 15 rebounds in front of former President Barack Obama, director Spike Lee and Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. Cameron Johnson added 26 points and Garrison Brooks had 14 to help the 21-5 Tar Heels earn their most lopsided win at Cameron Indoor Stadium in 30 years.
RJ Barrett matched a season best with 33 points and fellow freshman Cameron Reddish added a season-high 27, but the rest of the Blue Devils combined to score just 12.
Duke fell to 23-3 just two days after climbing to the top of the AP poll.
Duke wasn’t the only ranked team to fall on Wednesday.
Jeremy Hemsley and Devin Watson scored 15 points apiece while San Diego State shut down Jordan Caroline in a 65-57 triumph over No. 6 Nevada. The Aztecs won for the seventh time in eight games and snapped a 10-game winning streak by the Wolf Pack. Caleb Martin had 20 points for Nevada, but Caroline finished with just eight points.
Jessie Govan had 21 points and 11 rebounds as the Hoyas surprised No. 17 Villanova, 85-73. Mac McClung also scored 21 for Georgetown, which ended a nine-game losing streak against the Wildcats. James Akinjo had 10 points and nine assists as the Hoyas won for the first time in eight games versus top-25 teams with Patrick Ewing on the Georgetown bench.
Elijah Hughes scored 18 points and Oshae Brissett had 16 to lead four players in double figures as Syracuse rolled to a 69-49 stifling of No. 18 Louisville. The Orange nailed 11 3-pointers as they try to distance themselves from the NCAA bubble teams. The Cardinals shot just under 26 percent from the field and missed 22 of their 28 3-point attempts.
Kevaughn Allen highlighted a 21-point performance with a pair of 3-pointers late in overtime to carry Florida to an 82-77 victory against No. 13 LSU 82-77. Jalen Hudson and Noah Locke each scored 15 as the Gators won their third in a row since competitive losses to Kentucky, Tennessee and Auburn. Naz Reid had 16 points and 15 rebounds for the Tigers, who lost for only the second time in 16 games and saw their four-game winning streak snapped.
In other top-25 finals:
— Cassius Winston poured in 28 points and Xavier Tillman had a career-high 19 points and 10 rebounds in pushing 10th-ranked Michigan State past Rutgers, 71-60. The Scarlet Knights led by 11 early in the second half before Tillman had six straight points. The Spartans are 11-3 in Big Ten play, a half-game ahead of No. 7 Michigan and No. 15 Purdue.
— No. 11 Marquette posted a 79-69 victory against Butler behind Markus Howard’s scored 28 points. Howard made 9 of 20 shots, including 6 of 13 from beyond the arc. Theo John added 15 points and 11 rebounds for the Golden Eagles, who erased an eight-point deficit early in the second half with a 25-7 run.
MEN’S BASKETBALL-KENTUCKY-TRAVIS
Travis has knee sprain
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky says forward Reid Travis will miss at least two weeks after spraining his right knee during the fourth-ranked Wildcats’ 66-58 victory at Missouri on Tuesday.
Travis left the game midway through the second half after a teammate accidentally fell into his knee trying for a rebound. The school said in a statement that an MRI on Wednesday confirmed the sprain and added that Travis sustained no other damage.
NHL…
Flames double up Islanders
UNDATED (AP) — The Calgary Flames have padded their lead in the NHL’s Western Conference and Pacific Division races by knocking off another first-place club.
The Flames blew a 2-0 lead before Austin Czarnik (ZAHR’-nihk) and Johnny Gaudreau (goo’-DROH’) scored 29 seconds apart to lead a 4-2 win over the New York Islanders. Mikael Backlund opened the scoring five minutes into the contest and set up ex-Islander Travis Hamonic’s (HAM’-uh-nihks) goal later in the first period.
Mike Smith needed to make just 17 saves as Calgary moved three points ahead of San Jose.
Casey Cizikas (sih-ZEE’-kihs) and Anders Lee did the scoring for the Islanders, who continue to lead the Metropolitan Division by three points over Washington.
Elsewhere on NHL ice:
— The Bruins own a seven-game winning streak after David Backes (BAK’-ehs) scored in the sixth round of a shootout to lift Boston over the Golden Knights, 3-2. Jake DeBrusk and Brad Marchand scored in regulation to help the B’s move to 8-1-1 in their last 10 road games. The Bruins are 9-0-3 in their last 12 overall and haven’t lost in regulation since a 3-2 setback to the Rangers on Jan. 19.
— Nathan MacKinnon and Matt Calvert scored 11 seconds apart to ignite Colorado’s five-goal third period in a 7-1 rout of the Jets. MacKinnon’s power-play goal snapped an 0-for-29 dry spell with the man advantage for the Avalanche. Connor Hellebuyck (HEH’-leh-buhk) stopped 39 shots for Winnipeg, which continues to lead the Central Division by one point over the Predators following the Jets’ second loss to the Avs inside of a week.
— Patrick Kane delivered his 38th goal of the season at 2:42 of overtime to give the Hawks a 5-4 triumph over Detroit. Chicago led 4-1 until Dylan Larkin and Andreas Athanasiou (ath-ah-nah-SEE’-oo) scored 64 seconds apart early in the third period. Athanasiou tied it with 1:26 left in regulation before the Hawks won for the 10th time in 12 games. Kane finished with two goals, as did Larkin and Athanasiou.
NHL NEWS
UNDATED (AP) — The Bruins acquired center Charlie Coyle from the Wild for center Ryan Donato and a conditional fifth-round pick that becomes a fourth-rounder if Boston wins a playoff round. The 26-year-old Coyle had 10 goals and 18 assists this season, but no points in his past seven games. Donato has split the season between the NHL and AHL, scoring nine points in 34 games for Boston.
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Radko Gudas (GOO’-dahsh) has been suspended two games by the NHL for high-sticking Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov (KOO’-cheh-rahv) late in the third period of the Lightning’s 5-2 win on Tuesday. Gudas received a minor penalty on the play and is considered a repeat offender under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
In other news from around the NHL:
— The Capitals have placed winger Devante Smith-Pelly on waivers ahead of Monday’s trade deadline. Smith-Pelly has four goals and eight points in 54 games this season and is currently in a 33-game goal drought. The 26-year-old Smith-Pelly scored seven goals in last year’s playoffs as Washington won the Stanley Cup.
— The Sharks claimed forward Micheal Haley off waivers and Philadelphia put Mike McKenna on waivers to clear a glut of goaltenders.
NBA NEWS
Embiid sidelined at least 1 week
UNDATED (AP) — Joel Embiid (joh-EHL’ ehm-BEED’) will be given a little more time off once the NBA All-Star break ends Thursday.
The Philadelphia 76ers’ All-Star center will miss at least a week with a sore left knee. Embiid underwent an MRI on Tuesday, which revealed no structural damage. He will undergo physical therapy until he is evaluated again next week.
The 24-year-old Embiid is averaging 27.3 points and 13.5 rebounds in 54 games for the Sixers. He had 10 points and 12 rebounds in 23 minutes in last Sunday’s All-Star game.
The 76ers are back in action Thursday against Miami and have games Saturday versus Portland and Monday at New Orleans. Philadelphia is in a virtual tie with Boston for fourth place in the East at 37-21.
In other NBA news:
— The Thunder have signed free-agent forward Markieff Morris, who was waived by the Pelicans after being acquired from Washington two weeks ago. Morris averaged 11.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 34 games for the Wizards this season. He has been cleared to play after being sidelined since late December because of a neck injury.
— Goran Dragic and Derrick Jones Jr. practiced with the Heat Wednesday and are available for Thursday’s game at Philadelphia. Dragic has played in only two of Miami’s last 41 games, and underwent surgery to clean out his right knee in December. Jones got bone bruises in his right knee after a fall in a game at New York last month.
— The Raptors have signed guard Jodie Meeks to a 10-day contract. While with Washington last season, Meeks was suspended 25 games after testing positive for a growth hormone prohibited under the league drug program.
— Hawks guard Jaylen Adams has agreed to a new full NBA deal after accepting a two-way contract last summer. Adams signed the multi-year contract after averaging 1.3 points in 10 games with the Hawks.
MLB NEWS
Posey gets catching respite
UNDATED (AP) — San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey most likely will not catch in any spring training games until early March.
Posey had surgery in August to address a hip impingement and repair a torn labrum. He has been catching pitchers’ side sessions in camp so far.
Manager Bruce Bochy (BOH’-chee) says Posey could play first base or serve as the designated hitter in the early games.
Posey batted .284 with five home runs and 41 RBIs in 105 games last season. He turns 32 on March 27.
In other major league news:
— A person familiar with the negotiations said free agent utilityman Josh Harrison has agreed to a one-year deal with the Tigers following an eight-year run with the Pirates. Harrison batted .250 with eight home runs and 37 RBIs in 97 games for Pittsburgh last year, missing time with a hand injury.
— Mets infielder Jed Lowrie will undergo an MRI on Thursday after complaining of soreness behind his left knee. Lowrie began to experience knee pain last weekend after he was running, an issue he never felt before. Lowrie is in his first spring training with New York after signing a two-year, $20 million package.
GOLF-RYDER CUP
Stricker appointed US captain for Ryder Cup in home state
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Steve Stricker is going to his seventh straight Ryder Cup, this time in his home state of Wisconsin as the American captain.
Stricker officially was appointed Ryder Cup captain Wednesday morning in Milwaukee, an hour south of where the Americans will try to win back the Ryder Cup in 2020 at Whistling Straits.
Europe already has appointed Padraig Harrington as its captain.
Stricker is the first U.S. captain to have never won a major, part of the old formula for picking captains. He won 12 times on the PGA Tour and didn’t play in his first Ryder Cup until he was 41, in 2008 at Valhalla, a rare U.S. win.
DOCTOR-SEXUAL ASSAULT
2 Michigan State trainers face complaints in Nassar case
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Two Michigan State University athletic trainers face administrative complaints alleging they lied to investigators in the Larry Nassar sex abuse case.
State officials say the complaints involve the trainer licenses of Destiny Teachnor-Hauk and Lianna Hadden.
The complaints state students informed both about discomfort during treatments by Nassar.
Licensing officials say Teachnor-Hauk and Hadden denied being told that by students.
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