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REST OF TODAY…
Sunny. Highs 70 to 75. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY…Sunny, windy. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph increasing to west 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds
5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
and thunderstorms in the evening, then slight chance of rain
showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 50.
.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Westerly winds will increase to 15-20 mph this afternoon, strongest across the north and into the James River Valley. Relative humidity is forecast to fall around 20 percent across western and parts of central North Dakota
this afternoon, which may result in near critical fire weather conditions.
Fire weather conditions will be possible across much of western and
central North Dakota Tuesday afternoon and early evening.
It will remain breezy on Thursday.
It will also be quite a bit cooler on Thursday, with highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s.
A quick warming trend Friday and Saturday followed by much cooler
temperatures Sunday, and windy conditions through the weekend with a
slight chance of rain.
..FIRE WEATHER WATCH TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR MOST OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA…
.Critical fire weather conditions are possible Tuesday afternoon
and evening across most of western and central North Dakota.
Relative humidity values as low as 20 percent, sustained
northwest winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph, and dry
vegetation may create critical fire weather conditions. Any fires
that ignite could spread rapidly and become difficult to control.
Cooperstown (NDHP) The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports that on August 29, Law Enforcement was called to a farm accident west of Cooperstown around 10:10 A.M.
The report by Sgt. Evan Savageau says 32 year old Ryan Hoverson, of West Fargo, and another male were working on a fence when a tractor malfunctioned. The parking brake malfunctioned causing the tractor to run over Hoverson.
Hoverson was transported by Sanford Airmed to Sanford Hospital in Fargo to be treated for his injuries sustained in the incident.
Valley City (VCPS) Valley City Public School start classes on Monday August 31. In partnership with the City County Health District Valley City Public School District has added three nurses.
Superintendent Josh Johnson, urges those feeling sick to stay home.
Johnson said the school district is following all CDC and ND Dept. of Health Guidelines once the school reopens, on Monday August 31.
He adds that a few students have decided to stay home for virtual learning however most students will be attending in person class instruction.
Johnson reminds parents, concerning protocols that need to be followed by parents, guardians and students in the upcoming school year.
Q: How was it decided that students could be spaced three feet apart instead of six feet?
A: The guidance that we have received from our local health team, NDDoH, and the CDC/American Academy of Pediatrics has advised us to space students six feet apart, when feasible. Our efforts will be made to space students as far apart as possible; however, in some instances that will not be feasible in some classrooms, hallways, etc. We will require all students to be spaced a minimum of three feet apart according to guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics. We believe that the risk of bringing students back for in-person learning and potentially being within six feet, is far better than the risk of having our students continue to learn at home in Plan C or D. This is based upon our current case count in Barnes County and is subject to change based upon positive cases, infection rates, and new guidance.
Q: Why was it decided that students can remove face masks when seated in the classroom?
A: There will be few opportunities in the school day that will allow students to remove face masks and they will include; sitting in desk, eating lunch, and being outside of the school (outdoor classrooms, recess, etc.). We made our decisions regarding face masks following the guidance from our local health team based upon the current case counts in our county. Anyone (student or staff member) may choose to wear their face mask all day long in the schools. This guidance will be subject to change based upon recommendations from local health officials.
The only modifications that were made to our District Reopening Plan, since August 10th, were made within the Activities Plan. AD Mike Schultz shared these changes in a communication sent to parents/families on Thursday, August 20th. In the future, we will highlight changes for you when providing a preliminary and approved document.
The school districts protocol guidance comes from the North Dakota Department of Health, Center for Disease Control (CDC), and American Academy of Pediatrics. Please read the specific guidance regarding physical distancing and face masks as it applies to our district plan. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me.
Update
Valley City (NDHP) The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports, a Fargo woman was seriously injured after overturning her motorcycle on I-94 near Valley City Saturday shortly before 5-p.m.
Sgt. Evan Savageau reports at 4:45-p.m., the 42 year-old Fargo woman, Melisa Banish, was operating a 2016 Harley Davidson, Softail, on I-94, at mm 291 near Valley City, that was traveling eastbound in the left lane. she was traveling down hill on a curve and failed to negotiate the curve. The Harley Davidson ran off the roadway into the median of Interstate 94 causing it to overturn. She and Harley Davidson came to rest in the median of the Interstate. She was not wearing a helmet.
Banish was transported to CHI Mercy Health in Valley City by Valley City Ambulance. Avera Careflight of Aberdeen, SD transported her to Sanford Hospital in Fargo to be treated for her injuries sustained in the crash.
The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol. The Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by the, Barnes County Sheriff’s Office, Valley City Police Department, Valley City Ambulance, Valley City Fire Department, and Avera Careflight.
North Dakota reports one new death due to COVID-19, bringing the state’s death toll to 142 since the coronavirus pandemic began. The North Dakota Department of Health on Sunday reported a Burleigh County woman in her 90s with underlying health conditions died. Health officials also reported 219 newly confirmed cases on Sunday, raising the total number of infections in the state to 11,702 since the pandemic struck the state in mid-March. The Bismarck Tribune reports the number of active cases in North Dakota now totals 2,481, a new record high. Burleigh County reports 44 new cases, Cass County reports 41 and Stutsman County reports 28.
NDDoH
COVID-19 stats.
Sun., Aug. 30, 2020
Stutsman
New Positive 28
Highest single day positive case reported, stemming from a public testing Friday at the Jamestown Civic Center parking lot.
Total Positive 207
Active 71
Recovered
Barnes
New Positives 4
Total Positives 107
Active
Recovered
Kidder County 4
McHenry County 2
Logan County 1
ND New Positives Reported Sunday 218
2481 Active Cases.
9,079 recovered and 142 deaths.
142 deaths.
1 New ND Death a woman in her 90s from Burleigh County with underlying health conditions.
Valley City Andrea Nelson of the Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation, reports, “The Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) has awarded $12,000 in emergency funding to five Barnes County nonprofit organizations to help address the needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This grant fund was made possible by gifts from private donors, matching funds, businesses, and other fundraising events.
The news release from Andrea Nelson of the Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation states: “Nonprofits in the community providing critical services to those most in need are facing many challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Establishing the Barnes County COVID-19 Relief Fund is a way for the SVCF to relieve pressure from those organizations and allow them to focus on providing their service.
Grant Funds were awarded to:
- Abused Persons Outreach Center: funds will be used to assist with rent or utilities for survivors and their children, and relocation expenses for victims escaping violence.
- Valley City Public School: purchase personal protective equipment (PPE) and other cleaning supplies to allow students to safely return to school.
- Buffalo Brdiges Human Service Zone- Barnes County Social Services: provides crisis management and family preservation services to at-risk families in Barnes County. Grant funds will help with rent, utilities, food, clothing, and other emergency needs – easing the burden of having to decide between paying bills or putting food on the table.
- Litchville Fire Department: purchase an extractor machine that will wash and sanitize their gear. This cleaning process will assure they are COVID safe when coming in contact with others while responding to calls.
- City-County Health Department: purchased oximeters to help those recovering at home the ability to monitor their oxygen levels, infrared thermometers to use when treating patients, and assistance to low-income clients struggling with various basic needs such as clothing, pots and pans, and other household needs.
Thanks to the generous support of the community, grant funds remain available. Grant applications will be accepted on a rolling basis or until all funds have been expended. Criteria for nonprofit organizations serving Barnes County are as follows:
- Nonprofit organizations that are directly involved in addressing Basic Human Needs (housing, food, transportation, etc.) and serving the most vulnerable populations.
- Behavioral Health Services
- Emergency Response and Healthcare needs: PPE or other equipment needed by emergency departments. May also fund relief for personnel and their families.
- Consideration may also be given to projects which support community resiliency and response.
For more information on the Barnes County COVID-19 Relief Fund including the online application and ways to donate please visit our website at www.valleycitynd.org/covid-19.php or contact us by phone at 701.490.1596, email: foundation@hellovalley.com or schedule an appointment to stop in at 250 West Main St, Valley City, ND.
Fargo (CSi) – Gov. Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum Saturday welcomed the White House’s Coronavirus Response Coordinator, Dr. Deborah Birx, to North Dakota to discuss the state’s efforts to save lives and livelihoods in the fight against COVID-19.
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Birx, an ambassador-at-large and U.S. Special Representative for Global Health Diplomacy, met with the governor and first lady and held a roundtable discussion with state and local officials at the North Dakota State University Alumni Center in Fargo.
“Dr. Birx is a familiar face to Americans because of her steadfast role in helping guide our country through this pandemic. She’s been an essential leader in the U.S. response, and she’s, I can say personally, a highly valued partner in North Dakota’s fight against the coronavirus,” Burgum said at a press conference after the meeting, noting this was the 22nd state Birx has visited in the last several weeks. “We’re grateful that this leg of the tour has brought her to North Dakota at a critical juncture in our state’s fight.”
Birx praised the state’s COVID-19 response and the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) dashboard at www.health.nd.gov/covid19dashboard, which provides COVID-19 information ranging from active cases and positive test rates to county-level data, saying, “North Dakota has one of the best dashboards of all states.”
“North Dakota has done an excellent job. You can see it in the data. The leadership that we have here has always translated data into action,” Birx said at the press conference, highlighting the state’s Vulnerable Population Protection Plan (VP3) that has prevented spread of the virus in long-term care facilities. “The way that North Dakota expanded that out of the nursing homes into assisted living, into other areas of congregate living, into areas where people were together in large numbers and had to have really specific mitigation – that, combined with testing and isolation in those areas, was highly impactful.”
Birx also complimented the state’s robust testing capacity, which has expanded in recent weeks to include back-to-school testing for colleges and universities.
“Not only do they have that capacity, they’ve used that capacity for good, and they’ve used it to really protect those that are most vulnerable among us,” she said.
While noting North Dakota is still a “green” state with a positive test rate of under 5%, Birx cautioned that the state’s recent increase in active cases and the positive test rate could lead to an increase in hospitalizations and fatalities if action isn’t taken now to isolate and slow the spread of the virus. The state currently has 65 people hospitalized for COVID-19 and the nation’s fifth-lowest case fatality rate.
Birx urged North Dakotans to practice social distancing, wash their hands, avoid large gatherings and wear masks where social distancing isn’t possible, noting those mitigation measures, combined with restrictions on indoor dining capacity and bars, have helped to reduce cases dramatically in southern states that saw outbreaks earlier this summer. Masks are especially important heading into the fall and flu season, she said.
“They’re very critical right now in this area,” she said. “It’s important for us to wear masks to protect each other.”
Burgum echoed the call to action, saying slowing the spread of the virus by following the ND Smart Restart guidelines is essential if North Dakotans want schools and businesses to remain open and activities such as sporting events to continue.
“Masks aren’t a limit on our freedom, they’re our path toward freedom,” he said.
Citing recent data that found 56 percent of North Dakotans who tested positive for COVID-19 were asymptomatic at the time of the test, the governor urged students to get tested so they know their status and can help slow the spread. Roughly 8,000 of the nearly 40,000 students in the North Dakota University System, or 20 percent, have been tested in the past few weeks, with over 500 positive cases identified.
In addition to Birx, the governor and first lady, those in attendance for today’s roundtable discussion were Governor’s Office Chief Operating Officer Tammy Miller and North Dakota National Guard Maj. Gen. Alan Dohrmann, who co-lead the state’s COVID-19 Unified Command; Irum Zaidi, Birx’s chief epidemiologist; North Dakota Department of Health Disease Control Director Kirby Kruger; Department of Human Services Director Chris Jones; state House Majority Leader Chet Pollert, Senate Minority Leader Joan Heckaman and House Minority Leader Josh Boschee; mayors Steve Bakken of Bismarck, Brandon Bochenski of Grand Forks and Tim Mahoney of Fargo; Essentia Health West Market President Dr. Bill Heegaard; Sanford Health Vice President/Medical Officer Dr. Doug Griffin; Jon Riewer, president of Eventide Senior Living Communities; Southwestern District Health Unit Director Sherry Adams; and North Dakota State University Professor of Practice Dr. Paul Carson.
For more information on North Dakota’s COVID-19 response, visit www.health.nd.gov/coronavirus or www.ndresponse.gov.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown City Engineering informs motorists that beginning Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 7:00 AM, 900 Block of 12th Ave SE will be closed, for sewer line repairs.
Construction signing will be put into place by the contractor.
This construction will continue through the day and will be finished at 6:00 PM.
Motorists should use extreme caution in this area.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Public Works reminds residents that due to the Labor Day Holiday, there will be NO garbage or recycling collection on Monday, September 7, 2020.
Monday’s garbage route will be collected on Tuesday. Tuesday’s route will be collected on Wednesday; Wednesday’s route will be collected on Thursday, Thursday’s route will be collected on Friday, September 11, 2020.
Garbage routes will begin at 7:00 a.m. each morning.
The baling facility and the recycling center will be OPEN on Saturday, September 5, 2020
and CLOSED on Monday, September 7, 2020.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s longest-serving Supreme Court justice is back in the hospital after he was released to another facility for rehabilitation following treatment for the coronavirus. The Bismarck Tribune reports that Justice Gerald VandeWalle. who was released from Sanford Health Bismarck’s COVID-19 unit a week ago, was readmitted Monday following a chest X-ray,. VandeWalle says the test showed a “little clot” in his lung and he has been short of breath. The 87-year-old VandeWalle has been on the court for 42 years. He served as chief justice from 1993 through 2019.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The number of American white pelicans at a North Dakota wildlife refuge is down dramatically due to high water that has gobbled up much of their nesting grounds, An aerial survey completed Friday showed about 14,200 birds nesting at the Chase Lake National Wildlife Refuge, or about half the number recorded two years ago. Acting refuge manager Jeff Dion says heavy snow melt followed by a wet spring swamped much of the pelicans’ main nesting grounds. The refuge normally draws thousands of tourists annually to see the birds but flooded roads have prevented access to viewing locations.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Grand Forks police say they’ve made an arrest in an attempted murder.Officers responded to a call shortly before 10 p.m. Sunday and found a man who had been stabbed in his abdomen. He was taken to Altru Hospital. His condition is not known. A suspect was located and taken into custody. Police say this is an isolated incident. No other details have been released.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Fargo police are investigating a fatal shooting on the city’s south side. KFGO reports officers responded after reports of gunshots late Friday night. Police said officers found an adult male with an apparent gunshot wound. The man was taken to a local hospital where he died. No other information was released.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — Police say they’ve arrested the husband of a Minot woman who died after what was initially reported as an accidental shooting. Officers were called to a Minot residence May 21 where 37-year-old Connie Rod had been shot. Her 42-year-old husband, Erik Rod, reported the shooting was an accident. She died at Trinity Hospital on May 25. Police say their investigators discovered evidence that led them to believe the shooting wasn’t accidental. The Ward County State’s Attorney’s Office reviewed the case and issued a felony murder charge. Erik Rod was arrested Thursday and is being held in the Ward County Jail. It was not immediately clear if he has an attorney to speak on his behalf.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — The mayor of Grand Forks has ordered bars to close early due to a spike in coronavirus cases among young adults. Mayor Brandon Bochenski issued an emergency declaration temporarily modifying closing hours for bars, bars/restaurants and off-sales to 11 p.m. The order took effect Saturday night. Bochenski attended a round table discussion in Fargo on Saturday with North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, about how to stem the spread of the virus. The mayor says the recent spike has made it necessary to limit mass gatherings of people in close quarters.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Streets in a housing development east of Bismarck have been dedicated to honor fallen North Dakota National Guard soldiers. The Bismarck Tribune reports the streets the streets will be named after 14 soldiers in the Clear Sky Addition. Maj. Gen. Alan Dohrmann of the North Dakota National Guard and Sen. Kevin Cramer spoke at the ceremony Friday, which was hosted by Bismarck Mayor Steve Bakken. Harriet Goodiron says the ceremony and dedication are examples of ways to prevent a soldier’s name from “fading off in the distance.” Her son, Cpl. Nathan Goodiron, of Mandaree, was killed in Afghanistan in 2006.
In sports…
Jamestown 3 , Watford City 1.
Metro Early Bird Invitational
West Fargo 2, Fargo Shanley 0
Fargo North 2, Oak Grove 0
West Fargo 2, Fargo Davies 0
Fargo North 2 , Fargo South 1
Fargo South 2, Hankinson 0
Fargo Shanley 2, West Fargo Sheyenne 0
Hankinson 2, Oak Grove 1
Class B volleyball
Bishop Ryan 3 TGU 0
Heart River 3 Killdeer 0
Maple Valley 3 Ellendale 0
Grant County 3 New Salem/Almont 0
High School Football
Fri Aug 28
Jamestown 28, Dickinson 21
Beach 30, Grant County-Flasher 26
Beulah 50, Watford City 20
Bismarck High 49, Williston 7
Bismarck St. Mary’s 38, Devils Lake 0
Bottineau 22, Nedrose 18
Bowman County 46, Richardton-Taylor-Hebron 6
Cavalier 36, North Border 14
Dickinson Trinity 24, Shiloh Christian 14
Divide County 32, Towner-Granville-Upham 6
Fargo Davies 42, Grand Forks Central 28
Fargo Shanley 50, Fargo South 34
Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page 36, Larimore 14
Griggs Central/Midkota Co-op 32, Hankinson 18
Groton Area, S.D. 48, Ellendale/Edgeley/Kulm 16
Hillsboro/Central Valley 19, Grafton/St. Thomas 0
Killdeer 22, Hazen 7
Kindred 49, Northern Cass 6
LaMoure-Litchville-Marion 58, Richland 8
Langdon-Edmore-Munich 58, Hatton-Northwood 0
Linton-HMB 54, South Border 14
Mandan 33, Minot 14
May-Port CG 48, Wyndmere-Lidgerwood 42
Midway-Minto 48, Center-Stanton 38
Milbank, S.D. 29, Wahpeton 14
Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 28, Central McLean 12
Mott-Regent 30, Hettinger/Scranton 26
New Rockford-Sheyenne 54, North Star 32
North Prairie 52, Lakota/Adams-Edmore/Dakota Prairie 12
Ray/Powers Lake Co-op 58, Parshall-White Shield 22
Rugby 24, Des Lacs-Burlington 8
Sheyenne 34, Grand Forks Red River 9
Sisseton, S.D. 34, Milnor-North Sargent 14
Southern McLean 30, Garrison-Max 10
St. John 44, Dunseith 0
Surrey 52, Benson County 8
Thompson 46, Park River Area 14
Tri-State 46, Maple Valley/Enderlin 44
Velva 16, Harvey/Wells County 6
West Fargo 14, Fargo North 12
Westhope-Newburg-Glenburn 20, Kenmare-Bowbells-Burke Central 12
^POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=
Beulah vs. Valley City, Cancelled
New Town vs. Heart River, Cancelled
Trenton vs. Lewis and Clark/Our Redeemers postponed
NBA PLAYOFFS
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Boston Celtics are 5-0 under the NBA Playoff bubble.
The Celtics have opened their Eastern Conference semifinal series with a surprisingly easy victory against the defending champs, 112-94 over the Raptors.
Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart each scored 21 points for the Celtics, who never trailed and improved to 4-1 versus Toronto this season. Brad Stevens’ club is the only one to knock off the Raptors more than twice.
Kemba Walker added 18 points and 10 assists, while Daniel Theiss (tys) delivered 13 points and 15 rebounds.
Toronto has dropped its two meetings with Boston in the bubble by a combined 40 points. The Raptors are 11-0 against everyone else.
Kyle Lowry had a team-high 17 points for the Raptors.
The Clippers have advanced to the Western Conference semifinals by taking out Luka Doncic (DAHN’-chihch) and the Mavericks in six games.
Kawhi (kah-WY’) Leonard had 33 points and 14 rebounds for Los Angeles in a 111-97 downing of Dallas. Paul George and Ivica Zubac (ih-VEET’-sah ZOO’-bahts) added 15 points apiece for the Clippers, who turned up their defense after winning Game 5 with the best offensive performance in their postseason history.
Doncic capped a superb first postseason with 38 points, nine rebounds and nine assists.
The Nuggets have forced a Game 7 in their opening-round series with Utah.
Jamal Murray extended his torrid run with 50 more points to lead the Nuggets to their second straight win, 119-107 over the Jazz. Murray had his second 50-point game of the series to equal Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, who finished with 44 in this one. No player has ever had more 50-point games in an entire postseason.
Murray outscored Mitchell 21-17 in the final period, helping prevent the Jazz from ever getting close enough to have a real chance of finishing the series.
Murray had a little more help. Nikola Jokic (nih-KOH’-lah YOH’-kihch) scored 22 points and Jerami Grant adding 18 for Denver.
Mike Conley had 21 points for the Jazz, but Rudy Gobert (goh-BEHR’) and Jordan Clarkson were each only held to 11.
Game 7 is Tuesday, with the winner taking on the Clippers.
NHL-STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
UNDATED (AP) — The Dallas Stars are one win away from reaching the Western Conference final for the first time in a dozen years. And the New York Islanders need another victory to get to the conference final for the first time since 1993.
The Stars have a three-games-to-one lead after grabbing leads of 3-0 and 5-2 before holding off the Avalanche, 5-4.
John Klingberg opened the scoring 6:18 into the first before Radek Faksa (FAHK’-sah) and Jamie Benn added power-play goals to make it 3-0 midway through the period. The power-play tallies followed minor penalties called on Nazem Kadri (NAZ’-ehm KA’-dree).
Cale Makar’s (mah-KAHRZ’) power-play goal got the Avalanche within 3-2 with 26 seconds left in the second period, but the Stars regained a three-goal edge when Roope (ROO’-peh) Hintz and Denis Gurianov scored 32 seconds apart in the third. Makar made a poor pass from behind the goal linie on the Gurianov goal, allowing the Dallas forward to shoot into a wide open net.
The Stars scored three times with the man advantage to support Anton Khudobin, who turned back 33 shots.
The Islanders scored twice in the third period to come away with a 3-2 victory and a three-games-to-one lead in their second-round series with the Flyers.
Jean-Gabriel Pageau (PA’-zhoh) broke a 1-1 tie with his seventh goal of the postseason, beating Brian Elliott at the 7:18 mark of the final period.
Brock Nelson added insurance with his second goal of the game, and it became the game-winner once Ivan Provorov (PROH’-vah-rahv) scored with 65 seconds left.
Thomas Greiss (grys) turned back 36 shots for the Islanders.
Sean Couturier (koo-TUR’-ee-ay) scored and Elliott finished with 30 saves for the Flyers.
The Golden Knights are on track for their second conference final appearance in their three-year history following a 5-3 comeback win over the Canucks.
Vancouver led 3-2 until Nate Schmidt, Max Pacioretty (pash-uh-REH’-tee) and William Karlsson scored in the first 8 ½ minutes of the third period. Pacioretty finished with two goals and an assist to support Marc-Andre Fleury, who turned back 27 shots in his return to the nets.
Elias (eh-LEE’-uhs) Petterson, Bo Horvat and Tyler Toffoli (tah-FOH’-lee) provided the Canucks’ scoring.
MLB..
DETROIT (AP) — Jonathan Schoop hit a tiebreaking home run in the sixth inning, and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 3-2 victory. Tyler Alexander pitched 3 2/3 scoreless innings of relief for Detroit, which handed Twins starter Kenta Maeda his first loss of the season. Detroit has won five straight and pulled back to .500 on the year. Minnesota has dropped five in a row. Jeimer Candelario also homered for the Tigers, and Jorge Polanco went deep for the Twins. Rookie Casey Mize allowed two runs in three innings as Detroit’s starter.
— The Yankees erupted for five runs in the seventh inning before Gio Urshela laced a walk-off single in the eighth to give the Bombers an 8-7 stunner over the Mets in Game 1 of a doubleheader. The Yanks rallied from 7-2 down by scoring five with two out in the seventh, including Aaron Hicks’ game-tying, two-run homer.
— The Yankees also took the nightcap in eight innings as pinch-hitter Gary Sanchez unloaded a grand slam off Drew Smith in a 5-2 triumph over the Mets. Tyler Wade also homered and Luis Cessa (SEH’-suh) ended the game by striking out Wilson Ramos with the bases loaded.
— Austin Riley homered, doubled and collected three RBIs in Atlanta’s 10-run second before the Braves hung on for a 12-10 decision over the Phillies. Nick Markakis (mahr-KAY’-kihs) and Marcell Ozuna (oh-ZOO’-nuh) each added three hits and two RBIs to help the NL East leaders avoid a three-game sweep.
UNDATED (AP) — The Chicago White Sox picked up their 11th win in 13 games to slide into a tie with Cleveland for first place in the American League Central. The White Sox also continue to receive positive results from their budding stars.
Prized rookie Luis Robert hit his first game-ending homer, a three-run drive in the 10th inning that gave the White Sox a 5-2 victory over the Royals.
Chicago’s Dane Dunning threw five no-hit innings before being pulled from his second major league start. The 25-year-old right-hander struck out seven and allowed just one runner, when he walked Maikel (MY’-kehl) Franco on a 3-2 count with one out in the third.
The White Sox pulled even with Cleveland when the Indians dropped a 7-2 decision at St. Louis. Adam Wainwright struck out nine on his 39th birthday and went the distance on a four-hitter.
Dexter Fowler homered and had three RBIs as the Cardinals stopped Cleveland’s four-game winning streak.
— The Athletics-Astros game in Houston was postponed when a member of the Oakland organization tested positive for COVID-19. The A’s said the team conducted testing and contact tracing for the entire traveling party Sunday morning and would self-isolate in Houston with recommended safety precautions in place.
— Willy Adames (ah-DAH’-mehs) launched a grand slam and the surging Rays made it 12 wins in their last 14 games by completing a three-game sweep of the Marlins, 12-7. Joey Wendle, Yoshi Tsutsugo and Kevin Kiermaier also went deep in Tampa Bay’s eighth consecutive win over Miami since 2018.
— Jonathan Schoop (skohp) hit a tie breaking home run in the sixth inning to send the Tigers to their fifth straight win and a three-game sweep of the Twins, 3-2. Jeimer (JAY’-mur) Candelario also homered and Tyler Alexander pitched 3 2/3 scoreless innings of relief as Detroit moved back to .500 and handed Minnesota its fifth consecutive loss.
— The Blue Jays picked up their fourth straight win as Teoscar (tay-AHS’-kur) Hernández stroked a two-run single with two out in the ninth inning to complete a 6-5 decision over the Orioles. Baltimore dropped its fifth in a row despite Ryan Mountcastle’s first two major league home runs.
— The Mariners picked up a 2-1 win over the Angels on a single by pinch-hitter Tim Lopes in the 10th inning. Lewis homered in the seventh and scored the winning run after Justin Dunn threw six scoreless innings for Seattle.
— Cody Bellinger, Corey Seager and Will Smith homered for the Dodgers in a 7-2 win at Texas. Bellinger’s two-run blast gave Los Angeles 57 home runs for August, a major league record for any single month. The Dodgers have 12 straight series victories to start the season, tied for the fifth-best season-opening run since 1969.
— Eric Hosmer started San Diego’s power surge with his three-run homer in the first inning of a 13-2 laugher against the Rockies. Jake Cronenworth added a two-run drive in the seventh before Jurickson Profar and Trent Grisham lined solo shots in the eighth, leaving San Diego second in the majors with 66 home runs.
— The Giants picked up their first road series victory of the year as Alex Dickerson homered and had two RBIs to support Johnny Cueto (KWAY’-toh) in a 4-1 verdict over the Diamondbacks. Cueto was sharp in his last start before the trade deadline, allowing a run on three hits in 6 2/3 innings.
— The Cubs’ starting outfield of Kyle Schwarber, Jason Heyward and Ian Happ each homered twice in a 10-1 romp over the Reds. The NL Central leaders belted 14 home runs in the series.
— Josh Bell and Gregory Polanco homered off Brandon Woodruff in the Pirates’ 5-1 victory at Milwaukee. Bell broke a 1-all tie in the fourth with a towering, two-run blast that hit an SUV parked well above the wall in right-center as part of a promotion.
— The Red Sox outscored the Nationals, 9-5 as Bobby Dalbec hit a two-run homer in his major league debut and Rafael Devers added a pair of round-trippers. Xander Bogaerts (BOH’-gahrts) hit a two-run homer and Kevin Plawecki added two RBIs to help Boston deal Washington its fifth loss in six games.
MLB-NEWS
Padres get Moreland from Bosox, Nola from M’s
UNDATED (AP) — The Padres have made more moves to demonstrate they are prepared to challenge for a playoff berth if not an NL West title.
The Padres have picked up slugger Mitch Moreland from the Red Sox for a pair of prospects: outfielder Jeisson Rosario and infielder Hudson Potts. The Padres are making one move after another in pursuit of their first playoff appearance in 14 years. They bolstered their bullpen on Saturday by acquiring Trevor Rosenthal in a trade with the Royals.
Seattle and San Diego completed a seven-player trade Sunday night, with catcher Austin Nola joining the contending Padres and prized outfield prospect Taylor Trammel going to the Mariners.
The Padres also get right-handed relievers Austin Adams and Dan Altavilla and send Trammell, infielder Ty France, catcher Luis Torres and reliever Andres Muñoz to Seattle.
In other major league moves:
— The Cubs have acquired José Martínez from the Rays for two players to be named or cash. The 32-year-old Martínez is a .294 hitter with 43 homers and 182 RBIs in 422 major league games.
— The Braves have acquired left-hander Tommy Milone from the Orioles for two players to be named. The division-leading Braves have a pressing need for starting pitching behind Max Fried (freed).
— The Rockies have acquired right-handed reliever Mychal Givens from the Orioles for prospects and cash considerations. As part of the deal, the Orioles received infielders Tyler Nevin and Terrin Vavra, along with a player to be named later and cash considerations.
MLB-METS-INJURIES
Mets shelve Matz, Betances
NEW YORK (AP) — The Mets have placed struggling pitchers Dellin Betances (DEH’-lihn beh-TAN’-sehs) and Steven Matz on the injured list, one day after they both made appearances against the Yankees. Betances landed on the injured list with right lat tightness. Matz was placed on the IL with left shoulder discomfort.
NFL-JAGUARS-VIKINGS TRADE
AP source: Jaguars trading Ngakoue to Vikings
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Disgruntled pass-rusher Yannick Ngakoue (yah-NEEK’ en-GAH’-kway) is headed north, far away from Jacksonville.
A person familiar with the trade says the Jaguars have agreed to send Ngakoue to the Vikings for a second-round draft pick in 2021 and a conditional fifth-rounder in 2022.
The person said Ngakoue agreed to rework his 2020 salary to get out of Jacksonville. He had been the league’s only franchise-tagged player unsigned, opting to turn down an offer that would have guaranteed him $17.8 million this season.
US OPEN-CORONAVIRUS-PAIRE OUT
AP source: Paire out of US Open after positive COVID-19 test
NEW YORK (AP) — French tennis player Benoit (ben-WAH’) Paire has been removed from the U.S. Open men’s field after testing positive for the coronavirus. That’s according to a person familiar with the situation.
The 31-year-old was seeded 17th and was supposed to face Kamil Majchrzak of Poland in the first round on Tuesday. Contact tracing will now be used to determine who might have been exposed to Paire and needs to be quarantined.
The Grand Slam tournament begins Monday, with no spectators allowed as part of efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
PGA-BMW CHAMPIONSHIP
Rahm outlasts Johnson to win at Olympia Fields
OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. (AP) — Jon Rahm birdied the first playoff hole to nose out Dustin Johnson and win the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields.
The Spaniard closed with a bogey-free, 6-under 64 to finish at 4 under.
Johnson forced the extra hole with a 43-foot double-breaker on 18, but Rahm won it with a 66-foot putt. It was Rahm’s second PGA win of the year and fifth of his career.
LPGA-ARKANSAS
American Ernst wins in Arkansas
ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — Austin Ernst has rallied to win the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, her second LPGA Tour title.
She became the second American to win the event, closing with an 8-under 63 for a two-stroke victory over Anna Nordqvist.
Four strokes behind Nordqvist entering the round, Ernst had the best score of the day with making 10 birdies and two bogeys at Pinnacle Country Club.
F1-BELGIAN GP
Hamilton wins Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Lewis Hamilton led from start to finish at the Belgian Grand Prix to clinch his 89th career win and move two behind Michael Schumacher’s Formula One record.
The world champion was untroubled from pole position, beating his Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas by eight seconds and finishing 15 seconds ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
Hamilton’s fifth win in seven races also extended his championship lead over Verstappen to 47 points.
In world and national news…
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State Police will return to Portland to help local authorities after the fatal shooting of a man following clashes between President Donald Trump supporters and counter-protesters that led to an argument between the president and the city’s mayor over who was to blame for the violence. On Saturday evening a caravan of about 600 vehicles packed with Trump supporters drove through the liberal city and was met with counterprotesters. Skirmishes broke out and, about 15 minutes after the caravan left the city, a supporter of the right-wing group Patriot Prayer was fatally shot.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say a St. Louis police officer who was shot in the head while responding to a shooting on the city’s south side has died. Twenty-nine-year-old Tamarris L. Bohannon had been with the department for nearly four years. A second officer who was shot in the leg was treated and released after the shooting around 6 p.m. Saturday in the South Grand neighborhood near Tower Grove Park. The gunman barricaded himself inside a home and police negotiated with him for nearly 12 hours before the 43-year-old was taken into custody Sunday morning. Police have released no details about his arrest.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Racing the political clock, Democrats are searching for way to force the Trump administration to continue briefing Congress in person about foreign attempts to interfere in the November election. Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe says most briefings on what the administration knows about efforts to influence the election will now be given to Congress in writing. He says that in the past, delivering “all-member” briefings in-person has resulted in “leaks” for political purposes within moments. A top Democrat calls that “a lie.” But there’s little time for Democrats to challenge the decision in the shadow of the Nov. 3 election and few options to compel the administration to change course.
TOKYO (AP) — Mitsubishi Motors says its former chief executive, Osamu Masuko, who engineered the automaker’s alliance with Nissan, has died. He was 71. The company says he died of heart failure on Aug. 27. Masuko joined with former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn in forming an alliance in 2016. Ghosn was arrested in late 2018, but skipped bail and fled to Lebanon. After he was named president of Mitsubishi Motors in 2005, Masuko worked hard to rebuild its brand image, which had been hammered by a massive, systematic and decades-long cover-up of defects that surfaced in the early 2000s.
BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks are mixed after Wall Street turned in its fifth straight weekly gain and China’s manufacturing growth held steady. Tokyo and Frankfurt advanced while London and Hong Kong retreated. The Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.2% after Chinese manufacturing growth in August held steady at the previous month’s rate. U.S. stocks benefited from Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell’s announcement of a strategy change that could keep interest rates low for a long time. The change, dubbed “average inflation targeting,” could mean rates stay low even if inflation hits the Fed’s 2% target.
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