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CSi Weather…
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows around 10. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY…Decreasing clouds. Highs in the upper 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to around 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Windy. Not as cold. Lows in the
mid 20s. West winds 15 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph after
midnight. Gusts up to 50 mph.
.SUNDAY…Sunny, windy. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds
30 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph decreasing to 20 to
30 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 15.
.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 20s.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in the
evening. Lows zero to 5 above.
.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs 10 to 15.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows near zero.
.WEDNESDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in the
afternoon. Highs 15 to 20.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
snow. Lows zero to 5 above.
.THURSDAY…Partly sunny. Highs 10 to 15.
An active pattern takes shape Saturday night through the end of next
week as Arctic air returns to eastern North Dakota, west-central and
northwest Minnesota. A series of fast-moving clippers are set to
push through the region, with the first expected Saturday night into
Sunday.
Expect light snow, mainly for areas along and north
of Highway 200 and east of the Red River; however, impacts due to
snow are expected to be low.
The larger impacts will be felt due to gusty winds from midday Sunday through the early evening hours.
Monday, colder air filters into the region trailing Sunday`s clipper with highs expected to reach the teens.
Chances for snow late Monday into Monday night. A good deal of cold air behind the clipper will limit daytime highs to 5 to 15 followed by wind chills of 15 to 25 degrees below zero Tuesday night.
Update…
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Police are investigating a roof collapse on Business Loop West in Jamestown, that houses the Jamestown Salvation Army Thrift Store and a computer store.
Lt. Sid Mann says police were informed of the roof collapse just before 8-a.m., on Friday.
The interior of the collapsed roof section of the building was extensively damaged.
The Jamestown Salvation Army Thrift Store, section of the building did not appear to be affected by the collapsed roof section.
<Photo from March 14, 2019, when a snow storm packing several inches of heavy wet snow collapsed the exterior canopy of the building. Subsequently the center section of the building was deemed unsafe, and abandoned.
Earlier…
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Police are investigating a roof collapse on Business Loop West in Jamestown, that houses the Jamestown Salvation Army Thrift Store and a computer store. Lt. Sid Mann says police were informed of the roof collapse just before 8-a.m., on Friday.
More information as it becomes available.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Rural Fire Department, Wednesday, was called to a fire near Ypsilanti at 9307 43rd Street, Southeast.
Rural Fire Chief Brian Paulson says, a fifth-wheel camper was a total loss.
the cause of the fire was the electrical system, during maintenance.
17 rural fire fighters and six fire units were on the scene about 90 minutes.
Reminders…
Valley City (CSi) Valley City Public Works reports that snow removal and garbage pickup citywide, will continue Today…Friday, Jan 3.
Public Works Director Jeff Differding announces that city crews are widening city streets starting over the two day period, Thursday and Friday, along with sanding icy street surfaces.
He cautions, that because of high snow piles at several intersections, motorists are urged to approach intersections slowly.
Snow removal from intersections will start next week.
Differding adds that three garbage trucks are out Thursday and again today.. Friday to collect remaining residential and commercial garbage.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Residential Garbage & Recycling Schedule…
Due to the large amount of snow, in Jamestown, the city and Recycle North Dakota did not collect garbage or recycling on Monday, December 30.
Thank you for your patience and understanding with this revised collection schedule.
Regular Collection Day Collection This Week:
- Weds Collected Thurs Jan 2 & today…Friday Jan 3
- Thurs route Collected today, Friday Jan 3
Regular collection schedule resumes Monday, January 6, 2020.
After a snow storm, if your carts are collected curb side, please leave your carts in the driveway to ensure snow removal equipment can clear the street. If your carts are collected in the alley, please allow extra time for collection.
The revised schedule is posted at CSiNewsNow.com
Jamestown (CSi) The 5th Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive continues at the Jamestown Civic Center Exchequer Room, with the Jamestown Fire Department in friendly competition versus the Jamestown Police Department to raise the most blood donations.
The goal for the event is at least 250 volunteers.
Donors need to be in good health and provide a form of identification.
Remaining operation times are
- Friday from 11:00- am – 5:30 pm
- Saturday from 7:00 am – 11:30 am.
Call 877-258-4825 to make an appointment.
The blood drive is in cooperation with Vitalant.
Jamestown (JRMC) — Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) recently announced that Jayde Van Fleet and Tabitha Kleingartner are the most recent Legend Award recipients.
The Legend Award is the most prestigious distinction for a JRMC employee. The Legend Award recognizes employees who exceed expectations and make THE difference in the lives of those they serve.
The JRMC Emergency Department and Pharmacy Manager, Brian Ament, nominated Van Fleet and Kleingartner because of their extraordinary work to help prevent their patients from traveling miles for their treatment and going the extra mile to provide the best care for them.
JRMC Pharmacy Manager, Brian Ament wrote, “JRMC received notification that two different patients were to receive a chemotherapy drug on Friday, Oct. 11 at the JRMC Cancer Center. Due to the weather, it was unlikely that JRMC would receive the drugs in time. Van Fleet and Kleingartner worked with the vendor, FedEx, Fargo Sanford’s pharmacy and the Jamestown Area Ambulance to safely deliver the chemotherapy drugs, so that the patients could have treatment.”
Originally from Devils Lake, Van Fleet joined the JRMC team in 2018. Kleingartner, a Jamestown native, joined JRMC in 2016.
JRMC’s 350 employees cast anonymous votes to select each Legend Award winner.
The purpose of the Legend Award is to inspire, motivate and capture the moments that define JRMC. The goal is to help employees and volunteers connect to the sense of purpose that brought them to the organization. This award is for employees who’ve made extreme efforts to benefit their patients and colleagues.
JRMC President & CEO, Mike Delfs, addsm “The nominations inspire staff members to continually be the best, exceed expectations and make THE difference in the lives of those we serve.”
Once nominated, both JRMC administration and employees vote on their favorite nominees and their stories.
JRMC Chief Operating Officer Ricki Ramlo says, “Weather-related events bring out the best in JRMC employees. Jayde and Tabitha are an example of the amazing accomplishments and delivery of care from the staff at JRMC during inclement weather. Their quick thinking and actions are celebrated and are part of the JRMC work culture. Medical emergencies and cancer treatments do not rest during blizzard conditions; creativity and diligence are paramount as staff provides care in undesirable conditions. Jayde and Tabitha were THE difference to our patients.”
The Legend Award first began in 2012. Since then, more than 40 individuals have been named Legends and more than 112 employees were nominated.
To read their full story, visit www.jrmcnd.com.
About Jamestown Regional Medical Center
Jamestown Regional Medical Center is located at 2422 20th St. SW, Jamestown, N.D. and serves approximately 55,000 people in nine counties. In 2019, it was named a “Top 100 Critical Access Hospital” as well as a “Best Places to Work in Healthcare.” For more information, visit www.jrmcnd.com or call 701-952-1050.
Bismarck (CSi) – Preliminary reports indicate that North Dakota had 98 motor vehicle fatalities in 2019 – a total that, if it goes unchanged, would be the first time in 17 years the state has recorded fewer than 100 traffic fatalities. Gov. Doug Burgum thanked the agencies involved in the Vision Zero traffic safety initiative for making a difference and expanding their efforts during the past year.
Since the comprehensive Vision Zero initiative was launched in 2018 by the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), Highway Patrol and Department of Health, traffic fatalities in the state have decreased from 116 in 2017 to 105 in 2018 to a preliminary total of 98 in 2019, which would be the lowest total since 97 traffic fatalities were recorded in 2002. It will take up to 30 days to finalize the 2019 total as crash reports and investigations are completed.
Burgum said, “The only acceptable number of deaths on North Dakota roads is zero, and every year that we move closer to that goal represents important progress, because these aren’t just numbers – they’re people’s lives, and every life matters. We’re grateful to our Vision Zero partners for their dedication to keeping everyone safe and secure, and to the traveling public who have heeded the initiative’s emphasis on personal responsibility, including driving sober and distraction-free, buckling up and slowing down.”
This past year, Vision Zero was expanded with additional safety measures including more highway safety engineering systems, law enforcement equipment and programs; the establishment of highway safety corridors; crash data improvements and dashboards; and Vision Zero Schools, a new peer-to-peer program in high schools.
NDDOT Director Bill Panos says, “We must keep in mind that lives lost on North Dakota roads are family, friends and community members. Of the 98 fatalities, approximately 47% were not wearing their seat belt. Seat belts are the single most effective safety device to prevent death and injury in a motor vehicle crash. We are working to establish a culture of personal responsibility where motor vehicle fatalities are recognized as preventable and not tolerated, because when it comes to those we love, zero is the only acceptable number of lives to lose.”
Of the 98 motor vehicle fatalities in 2019, 42% were alcohol-related and 25% were speed-related. Victims ranged in age from 3 years old to 93 years old, and 83% were North Dakota residents. By mode of transportation, 74 of the fatalities were in a passenger vehicle, 11 were motorcyclists, five were pedestrians, four were on all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and two were bicyclists. One fatality involved a train and 14 involved commercial motor vehicles.
Highway Patrol Superintendent, Col. Brandon Solberg says, “Vision Zero’s ongoing success requires strong partnerships and buy-in from the public. If every driver and passenger chooses to buckle up, and every driver obeys speed limits and traffic laws and drives sober, the vast majority of traffic fatalities would be eliminated. Preventable human behavior contributes to 94% of motor vehicle crashes. Personal responsibility is the foundation of Vision Zero.”
Vision Zero continues to educate through various mediums about the importance of passenger safety and dangers of speeding, distracted driving and impaired driving, including a new “Not Funny” campaign that stresses the importance of always driving sober or finding a sober ride.
State Health Officer Mylynn Tufte adds, “Parents play a vital role in keeping their children safe on the road, no matter the age. Parents should talk often with their young drivers about alcohol, lack of seat belt use, distracted driving, speeding, and driving with passengers. Young children should always be buckled in a car seat that is installed correctly and appropriate for their age and size.”
For more information, visit https://visionzero.nd.gov/.
Bismarck (CSi) – North Dakota Dollars for Scholars is accepting scholarship applications from North Dakota high school seniors and current college students. A total of $85,000 in scholarships will be awarded, ranging from $500 to $2,500 each for the 2020-21 academic year. Every student who graduated from or will graduate from a North Dakota high school can apply, even if they aren’t from a high school with a local chapter. Schools with local chapters offer scholarships for their specific schools. Students from a wide range of backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Scholarship offerings cover a variety of categories including vocational/technical schools, military family, community service and continuing college students.
The application deadline for all North Dakota Dollars for Scholars scholarships is April 1, 2020. Scholarship details and the online application are available at northdakota.dollarsforscholars.org. To apply, students must create or update a profile in the online student center. This profile allows students to be matched to scholarships based on their personal information. Students will also be able to use this profile to find future opportunities from their local chapter (if the high school they graduated from has a local chapter), North Dakota Dollars for Scholars and the national organization.
Jamestown (CSi) Buffalo Bridges Human Service Zone will be holding a board meeting on January 6, 2020, at 10-a.m., at the Stutsman County Social Services office, Conference Room, at 116 First Street East, in Jamestown. This meeting is replacing the Barnes County and Stutsman County Social Service Board meetings.
On the agenda
Election of Vice Presiding Officer and Secretary
Scheduling of Zone Board Meetings
Budget Review
Procedure for payment of bills
Other Business
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s two Roman Catholic dioceses have released a list of 53 clergy members who have had substantiated allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Bishop John Folda of the Fargo Diocese says in a statement that the list is the result of a “thorough review” of files dating back to 1950. Advocacy groups for victims say the release is a step in the right direction but is missing details like work history and photographs. A spokesman for BishopAccountability.org says the dioceses are the 148th and 149th in the country to release names of offending clergy.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Agents from the Transportation Security Administration stopped a North Dakota woman who was about to board a flight with a loaded handgun and more than 100 rounds of ammunition in her carry-on bag. The 58-year-old woman from Hurdsfield was trying to board a Delta Air Lines flight when she was stopped at Bismarck airport Thursday. The woman told authorities she did not see the case carrying the gun and ammo as she packed her bag. The woman was not arrested and was allowed to board the plane. The gun and ammo were turned over to an acquaintance of the woman.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Bismarck-bound United flight from Denver slid off an icy taxiway at the city’s airport on New Year’s Day but none of the two dozen passengers suffered injuries. The mid-morning flight landed safely before sliding off the edge of the pavement onto snow when it was turning from the runway to taxi. The United flight passengers had to wait up to an hour for vehicles to bring them to the terminal. The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota officials say the state apparently ended 2019 with fewer than 100 traffic deaths. According to preliminary reports, North Dakota had 98 motor vehicle fatalities in 2019. If that number remains unchanged, it would be the first time in 17 years that North Dakota recorded fewer than 100 traffic deaths in a year. Gov. Doug Burgum thanked state agencies involved in the Vision Zero traffic safety initiative. Since the initiative was launched in 2018, North Dakota has seen traffic deaths decline year-to-year. It will take up to 30 days to finalize the 2019 total as crash investigations are completed.
Authorities say an Uber driver in North Dakota is suspected of driving drunk with a passenger on New Year’s Eve. The state patrol says a trooper pulled over 45-year-old Mark Kellah for allegedly running a red light. The trooper says he later found an open container in the car. Authorities say Kella’s blood-alcohol level was far beyond the legal limit and he was taken to a county jail. His passenger received a ride to get home safely.
(AP) An outage that left half the city of East Grand Forks without power for a couple of hours when a substation exploded has been fixed. The outage began at about 9 p.m. Thursday and ended around 11:30 p.m., but not before disrupting a high school hockey game when the lights went out at the Civic Center. The city of East Grand Forks, on the border with North Dakota, has about 8,600 residents.
In sports…
College Men’s Basketball…
FREMONT, Neb.– Terrell Alfred (SR/Orlando, FL)’s three-pointer with 3.3 seconds left broke a 69-69 tie and gave the University of Jamestown men’s basketball team a 72-69 victory Thursday night over Midland University.
With 42 seconds left, Alfred tied the game at 69 by connecting on his sixth three-pointer of the game. His game-winning seventh three set a new personal best for senior.
Midland led 22-19 with 9:40 in the first half after a Samuel Mailloux three-point shot, but two three-balls by Devan Praska (SO/Thompson, ND) and another from Jack Frazier (SR/Salem, OR) put Jamestown ahead by six.
The Jimmies would lead by as many as 10 in the first half and settled for a 39-31 edge going into halftime.
Brady Birch (JR/Melrose, MN) put UJ ahead by double digits at the 15:53 mark of the second half with a basket, but Midland would score on its next five possessions to get within 48-46 with just over 13 minutes to play.
Kylan Smallwood’s three-pointer with 6:22 left put Midland ahead 60-58, but the lead was short-lived as Frazier answered with a bucket to tie it 14 seconds later.
A three-point play by Emanuel Bryson and another long-distance shot from Maiiloux gave the Warriors a 66-60 edge with 5:15 remaining.
Alfred and Marc Kjos (FR/Lake City, MN) each hit from beyond the arc to tie the game at 66, then Mailloux hit another trey to make it 69-66 with 2:57 left.
Starting with Arturo Montes’ three-pointer at 10:51 of the second half, 12 of the final 14 field goals were from long distance. In all, the Jimmies were 14-of-29 and Midland 12-of-31 on three-point attempts.
Alfred finished with 21 to lead Jamestown (11-5, 3-4 Great Plains Athletic Conference). Birch posted a double-double of 14 points and a career-high 14 rebounds. Brock Schrom (JR/Grand Rapids, MN) added 12 points and Praska chipped in with a season-high 11.
Mailloux led the Warriors (4-10, 1-6 GPAC) with 16 points. Montes and Laurence Merritt were both in double figures with 10.
Jamestown hosts Hastings (Neb.) Saturday at 3 p.m.
Women’s Basketball…
FREMONT, Neb. (uj.edu)— The University of Jamestown women’s basketball team trailed by five after three quarters against Midland University, but outscored the Warriors 26-12 in the final 10 minutes to post an 85-76 win Thursday evening.
Jamestown (9-5 overall, 4-4 Great Plains Athletic Conference) got career highs from Noelle Josephson (SO/Ramsey, MN) (21 points), Kia Tower (FR/Bigfork, MN) (12), and Correy Hickman (JR/Morris, MN) (11). Hannah DeMars (FR/Grand Rapids, MN) was also in double figures with 10 points.
The Jimmies made 17-of-29 shots in the first half (58.6 percent) but led by just one, 44-43, at the half.
Midland took its second four-point lead of the third quarter after an Amanda Hansen basket made it 54-50 with 5:10 left. Tower made one of two free throws on UJ’s next possession to cut the lead to 54-51, but the Warriors went on a 7-2 run to stretch its lead to eight with 3:07 in the third.
Hickman converted a three-point play to bring the Jimmies level at 67 with 4:50 in the game, part of a 12-0 run that took just one minute to give UJ a 73-67 advantage.
The Warriors got as close as two points with just under two minutes to play, only to have Jamestown finish the game by scoring 10 of the final 13 points.
Makensi Higlin grabbed seven rebounds and Olivia Anderson (SR/Edgeley, ND) dished out a career-best five assists. Josephson finished with four steals.
Midland (5-11, 1-7 GPAC) was led by Hansen’s 25 points while Maddie Meadows added 23 points and nine rebounds.
Jamestown hosts Hastings (Neb.) Saturday at 1 p.m.
In other regional action…
Tyson Ward matched his season-high with 25 points and added 11 rebounds as North Dakota State defeated Western Illinois 94-74. Vinnie Shahid added 22 points and Tyree Eady had 12 points and seven rebounds for the Bison. Cameron Hunter added 11 points. Roderick Smith had 15 points for the Leathernecks. Zion Young added 13 points. Kobe Webster had 12 points. The 94 points were a season high for North Dakota State.
Marlon Stewart scored 22 points and made seven assists, De’Sean Allen-Eikens added 18 points and North Dakota beat Denver 82-71 to win their Summit League opener. Filip Rebraca scored 11 points and grabbed 16 rebounds for his third consecutive double-double, the first player in North Dakota Division I history to achieve the feat. Kenan Walter added 15 points for the Fighting Hawks (7-8), who outrebounded the Pioneers 41-32 and held them to 33% shooting.
Matt Haarms scored 26 points on 11-of-16 shooting to lead Purdue to a 83-78 victory in double overtime over Minnesota in Big Ten action. Haarms came up big in the second overtime as the Boilermakers scoring the first two baskets of the second overtime for the Boilermakers. Sasha Stefanovic, who finished with 17 points, gave Purdue a 78-75 lead with a 3. With 40 seconds, Trevion Williams sank two free throws to put Purdue ahead 80-75.
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=
Central Cass 64, Lisbon 39
Drayton/Valley-Edinburg 49, Larimore 37
Garrison 51, Wilton-Wing 40
Glenburn 52, Kenmare 45
Grand Forks Red River 85, Devils Lake 47
Killdeer 50, Center-Stanton 45
North Border 50, Kittson County Central, Minn. 47
Park River/Fordville Lankin 63, Griggs County Central 39
Powers Lake 63, Nedrose 48
South Prairie 52, Westhope-Newburg 37
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=
Center-Stanton 54, Killdeer 44
Central Cass 76, Sargent Central 30
Four Winds/Minnewaukan 78, Carrington 68
Grant County 43, Glen Ullin-Hebron 36
Hatton-Northwood 55, North Border 50
Kidder County 71, Ellendale 22
Langdon 70, Cavalier 36
New Rockford-Sheyenne 58, Drake-Anamoose 15
Tioga 45, Divide County 27
Wilton-Wing 54, Garrison 39
Valley City (CSi) Due to unsafe ice conditions, the 37th annual Lake Ashtabula Ice Fishing Derby planned on January 11, has been canceled.
Co-event coordinator Jay Holm says after checking ice conditions on Sunday it was determined it would be too risky to be out on the ice, at this time.
The annual event is sponsored by the Barnes County Wildlife Federation.
NBA..
UNDATED (AP) — — The Timberwolves were 99-84 winners over the Warriors as Shabazz Napier and Robert Covington each scored 20 points for Minnesota. The Wolves ripped off an 18-3 run in the first quarter and led by as many as 22 before allowing a season low for points.
The Miami Heat remain unbeaten this season in games following a loss.
Bam Adebayo delivered 15 points and 14 rebounds as the NBA’s Southeast Division leaders silenced the visiting Raptors, 84-76. Tyler Herro (HEE’-roh) and Goran Dragic (DRAH’-gihch) each scored 13 for Miami, which is 2-0 against the Raptors this season and 9-0 after a loss.
Toronto shot just 31.5% and was 6 of 42 from 3-point range. Serge Ibaka (ih-BAH’-kah) had 19 points and 10 rebounds for Toronto.
Checking out Thursday’s other NBA action:
— Michael Porter Jr. scored a career-high 25 points and Jamal Murray added 22 in leading the Nuggets to their third win in four games, 124-116 over the Pacers. Nikola Jokic (nee-KOH’-lah YOH’-kihch) provided 12 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter and finished with seven rebounds as Denver dealt Indiana its fourth loss in six games.
— Montrezl (MAHN’-trehz) Harrell scored 23 points and Lou Williams chipped in with 22 points while the Clippers were completing a 126-112 win against Detroit. The Clippers finished without Paul George, who scored 12 points before missing the second half with a tight left hamstring.
— Dallas avoided its first three-game losing streak of the season as Luka Doncic (DAHN’-chihch) scored 15 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter of the Mavericks’ 123-111 victory over the Nets. Seth Curry finished with 25 points to help the Mavs win without injured starters Kristaps Porzingis (KRIHS’-tahps pohr-ZIHN’-gihs) and Tim Hardaway Jr.
— Bojan (BOY’-ahn) Bogdanovic contributed 19 points and the Jazz won for the 10th time in 12 games by downing the Bulls, 102-98. Rudy Gobert (goh-BEHR’) added 17 points and 12 rebounds for Utah, which went on a 24-4 run in the third quarter.
— Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 25 points and the Thunder overcame 30 points by DeMar DeRozan to beat the Spurs for the first time in their last 10 meetings, 109-103. Chris Paul had 10 of his 16 points in the final quarter to help Oklahoma City win its fourth straight.
— Devonte’ Graham nailed a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 26 seconds left to push the Hornets past the Cavaliers, 109-106. Terry Rozier led the Hornets with 30 points and Graham furnished all 16 of his points in the second half as Charlotte ended a six-game skid.
— The Kings’ eight-game slide is over after De’Aaron Fox scored 10 of his 27 points in the final five minutes of a 128-123 downing of the Grizzlies. Buddy Hield (heeld) had 26 points and seven rebounds for Sacramento, which trailed by 20 in the opening half.
NBA-NEWS
Williamson returns to practice
UNDATED (AP) — Zion Williamson returned to practice with the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday for the first time since he had arthroscopic knee surgery shortly before the season.
The first player taken in last year’s NBA draft said he “felt really good out there,” but cannot say when he’ll make his regular-season debut. Williamson said he first must pass “assessments” by team medical staff before the decision can rest solely with him.
Coach Alvin Gentry said Williamson participated fully in the on-court work, but the practice wasn’t particularly strenuous.
Williamson played in four preseason games before his injury, averaging 23.3 points and 6.5 rebounds. He had surgery in mid-October.
In other NBA news:
— The Magic could spend at least two months without forward Jonathan Isaac because of a knee injury suffered in Wednesday’s win over Washington. Test showed an injury to the posterior lateral corner of his left knee as well as a bone bruise, leaving the Magic without a sparkplug who is averaging career highs of 12 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.4 blocks and 1.6 steals this season. The Magic say he won’t be re-evaluated for at least eight weeks, and that surgery may still be an option.
— Kings center Dewayne Dedmon has been fined $50,000 by the league for public comments about wanting a trade, in violation of the collective bargaining agreement. Dedmon told The Sacramento Bee on Sunday that he hasn’t been playing and wants to go were his talents are appreciated. The NBA calls the comment detrimental to the league.
T25 MEN’S BASKETBALL…
Buffs surprise Ducks
UNDATED (AP) — Colorado isn’t listed in the current AP men’s basketball poll, but the Buffaloes have managed to go 2-1 versus ranked teams this season.
Colorado is 12-2 overall this season after McKinley Wright IV scored 11 of his 21 points in the final 5 minutes of the Buffaloes’ 74-65 victory against fourth-ranked Oregon. Tyler Bey added 15 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to help the Buffs improve to 9-0 all-time against the Ducks in Boulder.
The Buffaloes held Oregon to 3 of 18 shooting from 3-point range and built a 15-point lead early in the second half.
Payton Pritchard had 21 points for the Ducks, who are 11-3 after dropping their Pac-12 opener.
In other top-25 finals:
— Gonzaga picked up its seventh straight win as Killian Tillie had 22 points and Corey Kispert added 18 in an 85-72 decision over Portland. Ryan Woolridge had 15 points for the top-ranked Bulldogs, who are 15-1 after winning their West Coast Conference opener.
— Cassius Winston had 21 points and 14th-ranked Michigan State improved to 3-0 in the Big Ten Conference with a 76-56 drubbing of Illinois. Xavier Tillman had 19 points, seven rebounds, six assists and four blocks in the Spartans’ sixth consecutive win.
— Obi Toppin dropped in 20 points and No. 20 Dayton scored 18 straight in the first half to take control in an 84-58 rout of La Salle. Jalen Crutcher had 15 points and Ryan Mikesell scored 11 for the 12-2 Flyers.
NHL…
UNDATED (AP) — — P.K. Subban (SOO’-ban) and Nico Hischier (HEE’-shur) beat Semyon Varlamov (SEHM’-yahn vahr-LAH’-mahv) in a 2:36 span bridging the second and third periods to rally the Devils past the Islanders, 2-1. Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 29 shots and blanked New York after Brock Nelson scored 7:33 into the second period to put the Isles ahead. New York has dropped its last four home games.
— Nazem Kadri (NA’-zehm KA’-dree) scored twice and Nathan MacKinnon provided a goal and three assists as the Avalanche ended a four-game home winless skid, 7-3 over the Blues. Rookie defenseman Cale Makar added a power-play goal and an assist for the Avalanche, who also ended a six-game losing streak to St. Louis.
The Pittsburgh Penguins were cooled off by a San Jose Sharks squad that had lost 11 of its previous 13 games.
Brent Burns notched a power-play goal 2:02 into overtime to send the Sharks past the Pens, 3-2 in Pittsburgh. Tomas Hertl and Logan Couture had first-period goals to put San Jose ahead, 2-1. The Penguins tied it on Patric Hornqvist’s second goal of the night, getting past Aaron Dell with 51 seconds left in the middle stanza.
Dell finished with 36 saves as the Sharks handed the Penguins just their second loss in nine games.
Elsewhere on NHL ice:
— Pierre-Luc Dubois scored 52 seconds into overtime to send the Blue Jackets to their seventh win in nine games, 2-1 over the Bruins. Elvis Merzlikins stopped 25 shots and Sonny Milano also tallied to help Columbus overcome David Pastrnak’s (PAHS’-tur-nahks) league-leading 30th goal for Boston.
— Evgenii Dadonov (dah-DAH’-nahv) furnished two goals and an assist as the Panthers doubled up the Senators, 6-3. Jonathan Huberdeau (HOO’-bur-doh) had a goal and an assist in Florida’s sixth victory in eight games.
— The Lightning own a five-game winning streak after Andrei Vasilevskiy (va-sih-LEHV’-skee) stopped 38 shots in a 2-1 decision over the Canadiens. Anthony Cirelli and Nikita Kucherov (KOO’-cheh-rahv) tallied to help Vasilevskiy improve to 10-1-2 all-time against Montreal.
— William Nylander (NEE’-lan-dur) had two goals and an assist as the Maple Leafs beat the Jets, 6-3 to extend their point streak to nine games. Kasperi Kapanen (kas-PEHR’-ee KAP’-ah-nehn) had a goal and assist in support of Frederik Andersen, who stopped 45 shots in helping Toronto move to 8-0-1 in its last nine.
— Jack Eichel (EYE’-kul) scored on a penalty shot 1:09 into overtime to complete the Sabres’ comeback in a 3-2 victory over the Oilers. Sam Reinhart and Curtis Lazar also scored for Buffalo, which fell behind 2-0 just seven minutes in before ending a four-game losing streak.
— Johnny Gaudreau opened the scoring and then set up Sean Monahan’s winning goal midway through the second period as the Flames knocked off the Rangers, 4-3 to end a five-game home losing streak. Mikael Backlund scored while Calgary was killing a 5-3 situation, although the Rangers followed that with power-play goals from Jacob Trouba (TROO’-bah) and Filip Chytil (HEE’-tul).
— Christian Dvorak triggered a three-goal third period by scoring in the opening minute to ignite the Coyotes’ 4-2 win over the Ducks. Brad Richardson followed with his second goal and Carl Soderberg had his 12th a minute later.
— Max Pacioretty (pash-uh-REH’-tee) scored twice while the Golden Knights erupted for four goals in the first period of a 5-4 win against the Flyers. Shea Theodore, Pacioretty and Jon Merrill beat Carter Hart in a 2:45 span of the opening frame to help Vegas improve to 3-0 on its seven-game homestand.
— Adam Gaudette scored the tiebreaking goal with 4:11 remaining to give the Canucks a 7-5 verdict over the Blackhawks. Bo Horvat had two goals and an assist, and J.T. Miller collected four points with three assists to help Vancouver win its sixth in a row, the team’s longest victory streak since December 2013.
NHL-SABRES-TRADES
Sabres move Scandella, get Frolik
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres have worked out two trades that free up cap space while opening room on their crowded blueline.
The Sabres shipped defenseman Marco Scandella to the Canadiens and picked up Michael Frolik (froh-LEEK’) from the Flames. Buffalo also acquired a fourth-round draft pick from Montreal and sent it to Calgary.
Frolik has just five goals and five assists in 38 games with the Flames this year after scoring 15 or more eight times in 12 NHL seasons. Scandella can become a free agent this July as he plays out the final year of a five-year, $20 million contract.
MLB-NEWS
Yankees’ German gets 81-game ban
UNDATED (AP) — Domingo Germán (hehr-MAHN’) won’t pitch off a major league mound until June.
The New York Yankees starting hurler will miss the first 63 games of the upcoming season as part of an 81-game ban for violating Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy.
Germán was put on administrative leave on Sept. 19 while MLB investigated an alleged domestic violence incident involving his girlfriend, with whom he has at least one child. He missed the final nine games of the 2019 regular season and all nine of New York’s postseason games. Those missed games will count toward his ban.
The right-hander was the Yankees’ winningest pitcher last season, going 18-4 with a 4.03 ERA in 24 starts and three relief appearances.
Germán’s ban is the longest levied by MLB under its domestic violence policy for a player who was not formally charged. He has agreed not to appeal the punishment.
In other MLB news:
— The White Sox and Cuban outfielder Luis Robert have agreed to a six-year, $50 million contract. The 22-year-old Robert has hit .312 over three minor league seasons, including 32 home runs, 92 RBIs, 108 runs and 36 stolen bases last season.
— The Red Sox have signed catcher Kevin Plawecki to a $900,000 contract for this year and designated first baseman/outfielder Sam Travis for assignment to make space on the 40-man roster. The 28-year-old Plawecki is a five-year big league veteran with the New York Mets and Cleveland Indians. He’s a career .218 hitter and batted .222 with three homers, 17 RBIs and a .629 OPS in 59 games with Cleveland last season.
NFL-NEWS
Wayne, Polamalu among HOF finalists
UNDATED The 15 modern-era player finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2020 have been announced, and the list includes first-year eligible players Troy Polamalu (poh-lah-MAH’-loo) and Reggie Wayne.
LeRoy Butler, Torry Holt, Sam Mills, Zach Thomas and Bryant Young are first-time finalists who previously have been eligible for the Hall.
The other player finalists are Steve Atwater, Tony Boselli, Isaac Bruce and Alan Faneca (FAN’-eh-kah), along with Steve Hutchinson, Edgerrin James, John Lynch and Richard Seymour.
In other NFL news:
— The Titans are getting back cornerback Adoree’ Jackson in time for their AFC wild-card game Saturday against the Patriots. Jackson has practiced all week and is listed as available in their injury report. Jackson had missed the past four games after hurting a foot in a win Dec. 1 at Indianapolis.
— San Francisco linebacker Kwon Alexander has returned to practice for the first time since tearing his pectoral muscle midway through the season. The Niners opened up the three-week practice window for Alexander to be activated from injured reserve in the playoffs. He has not been cleared yet for contact.
— Former Bengals quarterback, offensive coordinator and head coach Sam Wyche (wysh) has died of melanoma at age 74, according to the team. One of the Bengals’ original quarterbacks, Wyche coached the Bengals to their second Super Bowl during the 1988 season by using a no-huddle offense that forced the league to change its substitution rules. He played three seasons with Cincinnati, throwing for 12 touchdowns with eight interceptions.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL-BOWL
Cincinnati, Tennessee get bowl wins
UNDATED (AP) — No. 23 Cincinnati has capped its 11-3 season by taking the Birmingham Bowl.
Desmond Ridder ran for 105 yards and three touchdowns while also throwing a scoring pass as the Bearcats blew out Boston College, 38-6. Cincinnati outgained the Eagles, 459-164 in reaching 11 wins for the second straight season and fourth in program history.
Michael Warren Jr. had 105 yards rushing for the Bearcats.
BC scored its only points on special teams as Mike Palmer blocked a field goal and Brandon Sebastian scooped it up and returned it 67 yards in the third quarter.
In Thursday’s other bowl game:
— Tennessee scored two touchdowns in a late 30-second span to erase a double-digit deficit before holding off Indiana, 23-22 in the Gator Bowl. The Hossiers led 22-9 before Quavaris Crouch scored on a 1-yard plunge and Eric Gray recovered a surprise onside kick that barely went the mandatory 10 yards. Gray scored from 16 yards out a few plays later to put the Vols on top for good.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL-NOTRE DAME-KMET
Kmet leaving South Bend
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Cole Kmet is the latest Notre Dame player to give up his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL draft.
Kmet initially said in November that he intended to return before announcing on Twitter that he was turning pro. He joins running back Tony Jones Jr. and safety Alohi Gilman in making themselves available for the April draft. Quarterback Ian Book will return to Notre Dame next season.
HOCKEY-WORLD JUNIORS
Finns beat US in world quarters
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AP) — The United States has been eliminated from medal contention in the world junior hockey championship by falling to Finland, 1-0 in the quarterfinals.
Joonas Oden scored a power-play goal with 15:37 remaining to give the Finns a victory in a rematch of last year’s final.
Finland will take on Canada in the semifinals on Saturday, with Sweden facing Russia.
In world and national news…
BAGHDAD (AP) — Israel’s prime minister has welcomed the U.S. airstrike that killed Iran’s top general, saying President Donald Trump “deserves all the credit for acting swiftly, forcefully and decisively.” Benjamin Netanyahu says the head of Iran’s elite Quds Force was “responsible for the death of American citizens and many other innocent people. He was planning more such attacks.” Israel has long viewed Iran as its greatest threat and has carried out airstrikes in recent years against Iran-backed forces in Syria, Lebanon and Iraq.
PARIS (AP) — Global powers are warning that the world has just become a more dangerous place after the U.S. killed Iran’s top general. China, Russia and France, all permanent members of the U.N. Security Council, took a dim view of the U.S. airstrike near Baghdad’s airport early Friday that killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani. But Britain and Germany also suggested that Iran shared blame for provoking the targeted killing that dramatically ratcheted up tensions in the Mideast. A German government spokeswoman says the U.S. strike is “a reaction to a whole series of military provocations for which Iran bears responsibility.”
BAGHDAD (AP) — Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, a veteran Iraqi militant who was closely allied with Iran, was killed overnight Friday in a U.S. strike that also felled Iran’s top general. Al-Muhandis was the deputy commander of the Popular Mobilization Forces, an umbrella group of mostly Shiite paramilitaries. He was also the founder of the Kataeb Hezbollah, or Hezbollah Brigades. The U.S. blamed the group, which is separate from the Lebanese Hezbollah movement, for a rocket attack in northern Iraq last week that killed a U.S. contractor. The militias mobilized in 2014 when the Islamic State group swept across northern and western Iraq.
LONDON (AP) — The price of oil has surged on the news of the United States’ military strike that killed Iran’s top general. The international benchmark for crude oil jumped 4.5%, or $2.98, to $69.23 a barrel in London trading on Friday. Uncertainty gripped global investors as they tried to gauge what Tehran’s response will be. There are concerns about a disruption in global supplies of energy from the Middle East. Amid past tensions with the U.S., Iran threatened the supply of oil that travels from the Persian Gulf to the rest of the world. About 20% of oil traded worldwide travels by ship from the gulf.
SYDNEY (AP) — One of the largest evacuations in Australia’s history is underway ahead of hot weather and strong winds that are forecast to worsen devastating wildfires raging across the country. More than 200 fires are burning, and warnings of extreme danger to come Saturday prompted mass evacuations. Traffic was gridlocked as people fled and firefighters escorted convoys of evacuees as fires threatened to close roads. Navy ships were called in to pluck hundreds of people stranded on beaches. The devastating early start to the summer wildfire season has made this Australia’s worst on record. One official noted the “fire fatigue” but told people not to wait to flee until it was too late.
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