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.TODAY…Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 20. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY…Increasing clouds. Not as cool. Highs in the mid 40s.
Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing.
Lows in the mid 20s. Southwest winds around 10 mph shifting to
the northwest after midnight.
.SUNDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.
.MONDAY…Partly sunny. Highs around 40.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s.
.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
.THANKSGIVING DAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.
Dropping temperatures along with recent precipitation will make
some surfaces slick this morning. Use caution when walking or
driving during the morning commute.
Light snow is possible over parts of west central Minnesota and
far southeastern North Dakota Saturday night. Accumulations look
light at this time.
ND COVID-19 Stats
Thurs. Nov 19, 2020
11:00 a.m.
Barnes County:
New Positives 70
Total Positives 841
Active Cases 215
Recovered 621
Stutsman
1 new death
Woman in her 70s
TOTAL DEATHS 35
New Positives 35
Active Cases 541
Recovered 1676
COVID-19 Test Results
The results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found on the NDDoH website.
BY THE NUMBERS
10,325 – Total Tests from Yesterday*
1,043,959 – Total tests completed since the pandemic began
1,386 – Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****
68,612 – Total positive individuals since the pandemic began
14.59% – Daily Positivity Rate**
10,131 – Total Active Cases
+154 Individuals from Yesterday
1,218 – Individuals Recovered from Yesterday (803 with a recovery date of yesterday****)
57,686 – Total recovered since the pandemic began
276 – Currently Hospitalized
-21 – Individuals from yesterday
10 – New Deaths*** (795 total deaths since the pandemic began)
INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19
- Man in his 60s from Bottineau County.
- Woman in her 70s from Burleigh County.
- Man in his 70s from Burleigh County.
- Man in his 70s from McIntosh County.
- Man in his 80s from Mountrail County.
- Woman in her 80s from Pembina County.
- Woman in her 70s from Sioux County.
- Woman in her 70s from Stutsman County.
- Woman in her 80s from Ward County.
- Woman in her 80s from Ward County.
COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TODAY
- Adams County – 3
- Barnes County – 70
- Benson County – 9
- Bottineau County – 9
- Bowman County – 3
- Burleigh County – 140
- Cass County – 302
- Cavalier County – 12
- Dickey County – 15
- Divide County – 1
- Dunn County – 6
- Eddy County – 10
- Emmons County – 2
- Foster County – 41
- Golden Valley County – 4
- Grand Forks County – 181
- Grant County – 3
- Griggs County – 8
- Hettinger County – 3
- Kidder County – 3
- LaMoure County – 5
- Logan County – 2
- McHenry County – 8
- McKenzie County – 3
- McLean County – 8
- Mercer County – 15
- Morton County – 60
- Mountrail County – 34
- Nelson County – 2
- Oliver County – 1
- Pembina County – 10
- Pierce County – 9
- Ramsey County – 11
- Ransom County – 16
- Renville County – 2
- Richland County – 37
- Rolette County – 46
- Sargent County – 8
- Sheridan County – 2
- Sioux County – 3
- Slope County – 1
- Stark County – 80
- Steele County – 8
- Stutsman County – 35
- Towner County – 7
- Traill County – 9
- Walsh County – 25
- Ward County – 74
- Wells County – 3
- Williams County – 37
* Note that this does not include individuals from out of state and has been updated to reflect the most recent information discovered after cases were investigated.
**Individuals who tested positive divided by the total number of people tested who have not previously tested positive (susceptible encounters).
*** Number of individuals who tested positive and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19. There is a lag in the time deaths are reported to the NDDoH.
**** The actual date individuals are officially out of isolation and no longer contagious.
*****Totals may be adjusted as individuals are found to live out of state, in another county, or as other information is found during investigation.
For descriptions of these categories, visit the NDDoH dashboard.
For the most updated and timely information and updates related to COVID-19, visit the NDDoH website at www.health.nd.gov/coronavirus, follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.
Jamestown (CVHD) Free COVID-19 testing available at the Jamestown Civic Center, Friday November 20, 2020 from 10:00am – noon (or when tests run out). Masks and social distancing required.
- Indoors – use Main Level doors or North ground-level door
- Parking available in the east Business Center lot and the west Civic Center lot.
All new attendees are required to complete the online screening questionnaire in advance, which can be found here: https://testreg.nd.gov/. If you have been tested by us in the past you do not need to register again.
Follow Central Valley Health District on Facebook for current and up-to-date information on local response information.
Questions regarding testing; please contact Central Valley Health at 252-8130.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Grant and Executive Boards met Thursday, at the Jamestown Civic Center, Exchequor Room and available virtually and by phone.
GRANT BOARD MEETING BUSINESS:
The Annual Event Applications were:
Classic Car Winter Wheels Show which requested $2,000 for the 2020 Show.
Additional dollars generated from door fees of about $7,000 to $10,000, website vehicle registration $2,000, and Vendor spots and other donations anticipated at over $1,000.
The tourism Grant Board granted, $1,500.
Jamestown Rural Fire Department/Knight of Columbus for the Ice Fishing Tourney requested $4,000 for the tourney planned for February 20, 2020, for advertising costs.
The Tourism Grant Board granted, $4,000.
The Arts Center Downtown Arts Market requested $10,000, for promotion. Other donations of about $10,000 are anticipated.
The Tourism Grant Board, granted, $10,000
Jamestown Downtown Rods and Hogs event requested $1,000 for the annual event planned for June 12, 2021 with food, vendors, and entertainment through the day. Other funding sources include $500 from entries.
The Tourism Grant Board, Granted $1,000.
Jamestown Drag Racing event requested $7,500 for the event planned for Jun 26, 27 2021, to be used for advertising. The drag races draws racers and fans from all over North Dakota and surrounding states. Additional marketing funds requested from previous years includes, $1600 for billboards, $400 for posters, $5300 radio ads, $200, for social media. Local business contributions anticipated at $8500, with gate and entry fees about $17,000.
The Tourism Grant Board granted, $7,000.
Jamestown Chamber Buffalo Days, is planned for July 24 & 25, 2021. the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce requested $3,000 for advertising. The event includes, displays from the Jamestown Classic Car Club, Fort Seward events, The Arts Center, Jamestown Parks & Recreation, the 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse, Jamestown Downtown Association, Jamestown Fire Department, downtown businesses and more. Chamber Executive, Emily Bivens said the Chamber does not gain financially form the event.
The Tourism Grant Board Granted, $3,000.
2021 Requests
Includes 2021 Site Staffing for Trail Guides – Jamestown Parks and Rec, and Stutsman County Parks, and Jamestown Area Mountain Bike Group requested $9,018, which was funded for the full amount.
The funds requested are for creative development and design, and printing of the Jamestown Trails Maps and overview booklet, for the spring of 2021, serving the Jamestown are, including implementing kiosks.
The Tourism grant Board approved supporting, the Stutsman county Museum, Frontier Village, and Fort Seward staff pay at $11.50 per hour.
Frontier Village requested grant dollars for advertising for a billboard – 3 month campaign to advertise the Village, and Stage Coach Rides, with the billboards planned for the Valley City area.
The Tourism Grant Board, Granted, $ 4,350.
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
The meeting was presided over by President Matthew Woods.
All members were present.
Declaration of Conflict of Interest None
Minutes Were Approved
Financial Report from Taylor Barnes was approved.
Tourism Report – Director Searle Swedlund noted improvements at Frontier Village. He said the Fire Hall Building has been removed. He said, there are space issues that need to be addressed. He added that ideas for the Village’s future are still be accepted for future planning. He added that the sidewalk pavers have arrived in conjunction with the Road Diet project.
Ex-Officio Reports
Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce, Executive Emily Bivens said the board met Thursday and appointed a new member. She said nominations are being accepted for awards to be given at the Annual Meeting in January. She promoted Chamber Bucks for shopping locally, and information on the DMV. She said a DMV Kiosk is being reviewed for a location to be announced.
NEW BUSINESS
Executive Director Review was held.
The Tourism Board, along with external and stakeholder input went into the review process.
A salary raise of three percent was discussed, and approved.
Approved was the Annual Bonus for Staff, that included an increase over last year.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council Committees met in joint session on Thursday at City Hall. All members were present. Council Member Buchanan joined by phone.
FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE:
The committee discussed the City Council accepting the updated Special
Assessment Policy and to publish notice of a public hearing to be held at the
January 4, 2021, City Council meeting. Mayor Heinrich said the policy needs to be reviewed in more detail before coming under further discussion and come back to next month’s committee meeting.
Further discussion was the agreement for paying agent services for
municipal bonds with Starion and authorizing the City Administrator and Mayor to enter into the agreement on behalf of the City. After reviewing the agreement, and getting input from Starion, and City Attorney, Leo Ryan, the committee recommends sending the agreement to the City Council without recommendation.
The committee recommends the city endorse a letter of support to the James River Valley Library System, to support their plans to expand the Alfred Dickey and Stutsman County Libraries, and their services.
Recommended for approval was the City of Jamestown to act as the sponsoring unit of government for CDBG funds, for the Main Street Facade Improvement Project during the period September 2020 through August 2021.
Considered was the application for Renaissance Zone incentives for up to five (5) years, one hundred percent (100%) state income tax exemption and one hundred (100%) five (5) year property tax exemption for JoAnn Gatewood, (204 Lindwood Drive) pending approval by the State of North Dakota Department of Community Services.” The committee recommends approval of the application.
Considered was the 2019 and 2020 Abatement applications for 626 2nd Ave SW, 58401. City Assessor, Jamison Veil said he agreed with the property owner that the assessed valuation over three years exceeded the market value. The committee recommends approval the changes.
The committee recommends accepting the request made by Daren Peterka on behalf of the El Zagal Shriners to install a seasonal sign on the City property located at the South Side Fire Station, 521 12th Street SW, and to authorize the City Attorney to draft an agreement, and authorize the City Administrator and Mayor to enter into the agreement on behalf of the City.
Considered approval of utility rate adjustments for 2021.The adjustments include ratifying a previously budgeted waste water rate increase, by 5-percent, and increase the storm water residential monthly rate from $3 to $4.
INFORMATIONAL: The appointment application received for the Jamestown
Regional Airport Authority will be placed on the December 7, 2020, City Council agenda.
BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE
The committee recommends, approving the request for a special use permit for the East 7.7′ of Lot 3, and all of Lots 1 and 2 and one half of the vacated alley, Block 12, Lowry’s Subdivision, within the SE of Section 2, T139N, R64W, Stutsman County, North
Dakota. The property is located at 2806 8th Ave SW.
INFORMATIONAL: The public hearing and second reading is scheduled at the
December 7, 2020, City Council meeting.
INFORMATIONAL: Dangerous building notification for 120 1st Street E. Building Inspector Tom Blackmore said the boiler is no longer operational, and will not provide heat to five residents on the upper floor. The tenants are being offered housing elsewhere until the boiler issue is resolved and the residents will be allowed to return.
CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE
INFORMATIONAL: Civic Center program, scheduling and COVID-19 protocol updates presented by Civic Center Manager, Pam Fosse. The state commerce department and the state health department developed the data, for large venues in the state. The northwest staircase replacement project is nearing completion.
Jamestown Tourism Director, Searle Swedlund said a number of artifacts in the Frontier Village buildings are being removed, in cooperation with the state historical society, for appropriate removal. He said removal is pending being able to find the ownership of the items during the process.
The committee recommends approving the removal.
POLICE & FIRE COMMITTEE
Considered changing the trial period for licensed officers in the police
department from six months to one year provided that the appointing authority is still authorized to extend the trial period up to an additional six months. Chief Scott Edinger suggested the extension, so those attending the police academy have sufficient trial time. The committee recommends changing the trial period. Chief Edinger also said the police department has filled the open positions, through appointments or promotions.
INFORMATIONAL: Police department and municipal court general update,
training, COVID-19 protocols and precautions observed, and implemented.
INFORMATIONAL: Fire department vehicle update. Chief Jim Reuther said the new ladder truck is scheduled to arrive in Jamestown the first part of next week, or the following week at the latest.
On another issue he said training still postponed, stemming from pandemic safety issues. He said inspections are scheduled when the least amount of people are present at the inspection site.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
INFORMATIONAL: 2021 Watermain Project, was reviewded by Travis Dillman who said the report information is required in a public meeting. Water quality issues, and watermain projects recently completed were reviewed.
INFORMATIONAL: State Transportation Improvement Projects List (STIP List)
Dillman provided the last ranking sheet, and this year’s final list is due by the end of this year. Some of the programs are assisted by state funds.
The programs are broken down by regional and local. He indicate items from last year were flipped. Attention was called to the base of Mill Hill currently asphalt be converted to concrete.
The urban list includes the top of the list 3rd Street, SE, near the Peavy Elevator. He pointed out ADA requirements are mandated in project work.
The list includes addressing a future span over the railroad tracks on 7th Avenue. The list will be reviewed at the December City meeting.
INFORMATIONAL: NDDOT I-94 Exit 257. Dillman said in a meeting with the NDDOT the Department of Transportation Department look at considerations in proposal to the city concerning possible elimination of the exit, and include an over pass along with bring the I-94 westbound and eastbound lanes closer, with a new connector span. Under the proposal there will not be on or off ramps, which Mayor Heinrich is opposed to..
Heinrich said, the NDDOT and the city will keep working together on plans for that area.
Discussed was the Prairie Dog municipal infrastructure funds that will be received in early 2021 and how the funds may be spent on infrastructure.
Mayor Heinrich said the Bill distributes funds to cities, with $2.5 million earmarked for Jamestown over the next biennium. No commitment to projects can be made until the funds are in hand.
Discussed was the financing for the City’s 2021 UJ Stormwater Project.
Heinrich pointed out the stadium project at the University of Jamestown, saying storm sewer under the present stadium footprint will need to be replaced, at an estimated cost of $500,000. He said if the stadium project was not done, then the storm sewer line would not be replaced. The proposed project costs will be special assessed. He suggests the Prairie Dog Fund dollars go toward the stadium project costs, shared with the UJ and Jamestown Public Schools, with the stadium to be shared by each. The line will be plugged and relocated. UJ President, Dr. Polly Peterson said the stadium is a community project with $10.5 million in project costs raised, so far.
The committee recommends approving aa Change Order to Scherbenske, Inc., for the 2020 State Hospital Waterline Replacement Project, for a net increase in the contract price of $23,646.
INFORMATIONAL: City Engineer project updates included Road Diet changes, that will go to the NDDOT in conjunction with Jamestown Police recommendations. The changes stem from traveling the roadway with the new pavement markings that is not working with traffic flows, including being “caught” in turn lanes.
The committee recommends extending the Water Department service agreement with Aquar-Pure for a period of one year.
Continue further discussion was planned on grinding high volume of wood waste including equipment cost, maintenance and availability of vendors to provide the service on a schedule as requested by committee, on October 22, 2020.
No one was present to speak.
The JAMESTOWN COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE REPORT:
The Jamestown Complete Count Committee 2020 Census Final Report presented by Committee Chair, Pamela Phillips. This Committee was established by Jamestown City Council resolution on March 4, 2019. She highlighted the report by saying the self report rate for 2020 was 73.5 percent, higher than the overall state’s response, at just over 62 percent. She added that Valley City’s self response rate was 72 percent. The final report will be available by the end of this year, or early next year.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Arts Center announces that Artist in Residence, Linda Roesch, has created SO MUCH artwork during her time in Jamestown, and the new exhibit is a showcase of her great talents. The show opens November 19th and will run through January 23, 2021.
On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Arts Center Direcotor, Mindi Schmitz said, the exhibit includes some of her live paintings at Arts Center events. with her view captured around Jamestown, commissioned works, pet portraits, and more. Most pieces are mixed media.
Admission to the gallery is always free. Open hours are weekdays Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and Saturdays from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Just a reminder masks and social distancing is required for everyone’s safety at this time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Upcoming Art Classes include:
Sourdough Bread Baking with Sue Balcom Saturday: December 12 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at The Arts Center.
Learn how to make yummy homemade bread or learn ways to improve your recipe with Sue! At the end of this four-hour class you will take home a freshly baked loaf of sourdough bread, a sourdough starter, and a recipe to create your own bread at home! Registrants need to bring hot pads, a 1.5 qt. covered Pyrex or cast iron Dutch oven, and a mixing bowl to mix the bread.
Masks are required for this class and space is limited to allow for social distance.
Arts After School is happening safely and successfully. The students have been great about washing hands, wearing their masks and social distancing. We do sanitize and use plexiglass dividers for additional protection for our students. Here are upcoming sessions your 3 – 6 grader could attend.
Who Speaks for the Trees? with Mindi and Madison • November 30 – December 11 Explore the wonderful world of the Once-ler and Truffula trees as we dive into Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax”! During this two-week session, students will create whimsical art pieces while also learning about conservation and recycling. Don’t skip out on this class because “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
Pet Portraits with Linda Roesch • December 14 – 18 Linda is back with another exciting class! She will teach the students how to let loose and add exciting colors to make your wonderful pets pop out of the canvas! These portraits would be perfect as holiday gifts so don’t miss out on this fun class!
More details and registration is online at: www.jamestownarts.com
Mindi pointed out that the pandemic has given The Arts Center the opportunity to creatively change some of their signature Arts Center programs to safely enjoy all that culture and the arts have to offer. In association new exhibition openings, and will be offering an “exclusive” wine and cheese tasting for up to 25 participants aptly named Perfectly Paired, because what’s better than curated wine and cheese parings coupled with art. Sommelier Karla Sandness will be choosing each exhibition’s pairings. To be sure, the wine and cheeses will delight your palate.
Perfectly Paired: January 7, January 28, March 11 and April 22 at 7:00 pm in The Arts Center gallery. Call soon to reserve your spot as we are space is limited. Tickets are $25. To sign up for participation give the office a call at 701-251-2496.
Bismarck (CSi) –Governor Doug Burgum has announced that, North Dakota will receive approximately 60 U.S. Air Force medical personnel to assist in the state’s COVID-19 response after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) granted the state’s request for federal assistance.
Bismarck (National Guard) – The North Dakota National Guard reached a new milestone in their domestic support operations when COVID-19 support exceeded the efforts of their 2011 state-wide flood support mission.
On Thursday, Nov. 19, the North Dakota National Guard assessed 67,495 personnel-days surpassing the record 67,264 personnel-days worked in response to 2011 flood. The COVID-19 support mission is now the largest and longest state mobilization in the history of the North Dakota National Guard.
The North Dakota National Guard saw their first activation on March 16 and has conducted support operations for 248 consecutive days. The 2011 flood response saw Guard members on duty for 142 days. Today, about 270 Soldiers and Airmen remain on COVID-19 duty.
Maj. Gen. Al Dohrmann, North Dakota adjutant general, says, Our Soldiers, Airmen and civilian employees have performed exceptionally well during this emergency response in a multitude of tasks. I am proud of their efforts in this battle to contain this virus in support of the citizens of North Dakota while continuing to conduct much of their normal duties, supporting our federal missions and maintaining readiness.”
North Dakota Guardsmen have supported, and will continue to support the response to this pandemic with a myriad of tasks. These include administering COVID-19 tests, strategic response planning, deep cleaning at long-term and congregate living facilities. Guard members have also aided in the transportation of test specimens and provided other support to the state laboratory in Bismarck.
In total, over 680 North Dakota Soldiers and Airmen have performed COVID-19 response duty.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Police say a man has life-threatening injuries after being shot in Fargo. Authorities provided few other details about the shooting which happened just after 1 a.m. Friday But, police did say they have detained everyone they believe was involved in the shooting. Officials say they will provide more information later Friday.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — More than half of bankers surveyed in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states are projecting a drop in holiday retail sales this year from last year as the coronavirus pandemic worsens across the country. The Rural Mainstreet Survey’s overall index fell to 46.8 in November from October’s 53.2. It’s the first time since April that the index has fallen, but it remains well ahead of the 35.5 reading in March, when the index bottomed out as the outbreak began. Any score below 50 suggests a shrinking economy, while a score above 50 suggests a growing economy. Bankers from Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming were surveyed.
In sports…
The Great Plains Athletic Conference match with the Jimmies and the Orange City, Iowa, Red Raiders will recognize all frontline responders: nurses, doctors, law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, educators and the military. The event is being sponsored by Homes for Heroes, TFC Home Loans and eXp Realty-Jamestown.
The dual at Harold Newman Arena is at 6:30 p.m. The event is not open to the public.
Thursday..
State Volleyball Tournament
Quarterfinals
Fargodome
Bismarck Century def Valley City 25-15, 25-9, 25-18
Friday morning, The Hi-Liners Valley City, take on Mandan in the consolation semifinals at 10am.
Jamestown def West Fargo Sheyenne in a five-set win.
The Blue Jays take on West Fargo at 7 p.m.this evening.
NFL THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
SEATTLE (AP) — Russell Wilson rebounded from his worst performance of the season to throw for two touchdowns, and the Seattle Seahawks moved back on top of the NFC West with a 28-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Wilson was flawless, erasing the mistakes from the past four weeks when Seattle dropped three of four including losses in the past two weeks to Buffalo and the Los Angeles Rams. For a few days, Seattle will be back on top alone until the Rams play on Monday night against Tampa Bay. Kyler Murray was 29 of 42 for 269 yards and two TDs, but Seattle was able to sack the QB three times.
NFL NEWS
CLEVELAND (AP) — NFL sacks leader Myles Garrett remained away from his Cleveland teammates for the second straight day, but the Browns expect him to return Friday and play this weekend against Philadelphia.
The Browns are also without starting right tackle Jack Conklin and kicker Cody Parkey. Both were placed on the COVID-19 list after they were identified as high risk for having close contact with an outside practitioner who tested positive.
Elsewhere in the NFL:
— The Chicago Bears placed punt returner Dwayne Harris on injured reserve Thursday because of a triceps injury. Harris, signed to the practice squad late last month, has appeared in three games, averaging 8.1 yards on 10 punt returns. He was injured in Chicago’s loss to Minnesota Monday night. After Harris left the game, receiver Anthony Miller broke the Bears’ longest punt return of the year with a 32-yarder.
— The Jacksonville Jaguars have placed rookie cornerback CJ Henderson on injured reserve with a groin injury. The move creates a huge hole in their secondary days before hosting unbeaten Pittsburgh. If D.J. Hayden is able to play, Tre Herndon and Sidney Jones would start outside. If not, Chris Claybrooks likely would make his second career start against one of the best receiving groups in the league.
— The New York Jets’ suddenly thin and inexperienced secondary took another big hit. Veteran cornerback Brian Poole is having surgery on his injured shoulder and coach Adam Gase confirmed that Poole will be out the rest of the year. The Jets also got the news that starting cornerback Bless Austin would miss practice with a neck injury and he was getting an MRI. Three of New York’s five healthy cornerbacks are rookies.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL-
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Zaven Collins returned an interception 96 yards for a touchdown in the second overtime to give No. 25 Tulsa a 30-24 comeback victory over Tulane on Thursday night. Tulsa forced overtime with a 37-yard Hail Mary completion as time expired, with third-stringer Brin Davis connecting with JuanCarlos Santana. Tulsa is 5-1 overall and 5-0 in the American Athletic Conference. Brin entered with 2:09 left in the third quarter after backup Seth Boomer was carted off the field because of a left leg injury. Starter Zach Smith left with a torso injury late in the first quarter. Playing its first game as a ranked team since 2008, outgained Tulane 522 yards to 302, but turned the ball over three times.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-COLLEGE FOOTBALL
UNDATED (AP) — The Big Ten game Saturday between Maryland and Michigan State has been canceled.
A COVID-19 outbreak on the Terrapins resulted in a positive test for coach Michael Locksley.
Also, No. 24 Louisiana-Lafayette canceled its game against Central Arkansas on Saturday because of positive COVID-19 tests.
Later Thursday, the Mountain West announced San Jose State at Fresno State was canceled because of COVID-19 cases and contact tracing with the Bulldogs.
That is the third Mountain West game this week to be called off, joining Utah State at Wyoming, and UNLV at Colorado State.
In other virus-related college football news: — The No. 11 Ducks will host UCLA on Saturday after another shuffling of schedules in the Pac-12. The game will feature two dual-threat quarterbacks. Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough is only the second Ducks QB to throw for more than 200 yards and run for 80 or more in back-to-back games. UCLA’s Dorian Thompson-Robinson threw for 196 yards and three touchdowns while running for 52 yards and another score in the Bruins’ victory over Cal.
— Lou Holtz has tested positive for the coronavirus. The 83-year-old former college football coach confirmed the test Thursday to Columbia TV station WOLO. Holtz led Notre Dame to the 1988 national title in a Hall of Fame career. He has worked for ESPN and campaigned for President Donald Trump. Holtz is set to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Trump.
NBA -NEWS
UNDATED (AP) — NBA free agency is usually a weeklong frenzy. Deals get struck, then teams and players must wait a few days before they can sign those contracts. And from there, a few more months often pass before the player goes to work with his new club.
Not this year.
What promises to be a chaotic free-agent window opens in the NBA at 6 p.m. Eastern on Friday, just a couple days after the NBA draft, a mere 42 hours before signings can begin and about a week and a half before training camps around the league open.
In move ahead of the free agent signing period:
— A person familiar with the situation says Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward opted out of the final year of a contract that would have paid him $34.1 million, making him a free agent. Hayward could still re-sign with the team, either to remain in Boston or be part of a sign-and-trade deal that would open up more potential destinations. Brad Stevens, who also coached Hayward in college at Butler, recruited Hayward to Boston in 2017 and the team signed to a four-year, $128 million deal.
— The New York Knicks have waived veterans Elfrid Payton, Taj Gibson and Wayne Ellington and declined their team option on Bobby Portis. The Knicks signed all the veterans as part of a seven-player class in the summer of 2019. They enter free agency Friday with only Julius Randle and Reggie Bullock remaining from the group, having traded Marcus Morris to the Clippers during the season. The Knicks also waived forward Kenny Wooten and declined their option on guard Theo Pinson.
— Guard Tim Hardaway Jr. is opting in at $19 million for the final year of his contract with the Dallas Mavericks, while center Willie Cauley-Stein is moving on after declining his $2.3 million option. A person with knowledge of the decisions confirmed both moves to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no announcements were planned. Hardaway shot a career-best 40% from 3-point range playing alongside 21-year-old sensation Luka Doncic as the Mavericks reached the playoffs for the first time in four years. He averaged 19.3 points per game. Cauley-Stein’s impact was minimal after a trade with Golden State.
— A person familiar with the situation says the Atlanta Hawks have agreed to trade center Dewayne Dedmon to the Detroit Pistons for guards Tony Snell and Khyri Thomas. The deal allows the Hawks to clear a logjam at center. The Hawks selected center Onyeka Okongwu from Southern Cal with the No. 6 pick of the NBA draft on Wednesday night. Last season, the Hawks acquired center Clint Capela from Houston in a trade-deadline deal. Capela was injured and didn’t play before Atlanta’s season was halted by the coronavirus pandemic.
—The Milwaukee Bucks have requested waivers on Turkish forward Ersan Ilyasova. The 33-year-old Ilyasova played 63 games and made eight starts for the Bucks last season. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 6.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 15.7 minutes. This marked Ilyasova’s third stint with the Bucks. He began his career with Milwaukee in 2006-07 and also played for the Bucks from 2009-15 and from 2018-20.
— The Los Angeles Clippers acquired guard Luke Kennard from Detroit, and sent guards Landry Shamet to Brooklyn and Rodney McGruder to Detroit as they attempt to improve the supporting cast around Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. In addition to Kennard, the Clippers received center Justin Patton from the Pistons in the draft-night deal, as well as the draft rights to junior-college player Jay Scrubb and four second-round picks.
MLB NEWS
UNDATED (AP) — Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman’s suspension for throwing near the head of Tampa Bay’s Mike Brosseau was reduced from three games to two after he appealed the decision. Major League Baseball announced the result of the appeal. It was heard by special assistant to the commissioner John McHale Jr. Chapman threw a 101 mph fastball near Brosseau’s head on his first pitch to the pinch hitter with two outs in the ninth inning of a 5-3 victory over the Rays on Sept. 1.
— The Milwaukee Brewers have promoted Matt Arnold to senior vice president and general manager. The 41-year-old Arnold joined the Brewers as a vice president and assistant general manager in October 2015. He was promoted to senior vice president and assistant general manager in June 2019.
— The Detroit Tigers have requested unconditional release waivers on utilityman Brandon Dixon so he can pursue a job in Japan. Dixon led the Tigers with 15 home runs in 2019, but the 28-year-old had only 13 at-bats in the majors during this year’s shortened season.
— The Washington Nationals are moving their Triple-A franchise back East. After two years in Fresno, California, the Nationals are relocating to Rochester, New York, the former Twins AAA affiliate for the past 18 years. It brings the Nationals back to the International League in upstate New York after two years with the Fresno Grizzlies. Washington’s Triple-A affiliate was in Syracuse for a decade before the move to the West Coast. The Syracuse Mets are now owned by the New York Mets, and are the Mets AAA affiliate in the International League.
— The major league minimum salary will rise to $570,500 next season, a hike of $7,000. The minor league minimum for a player signing his first major league contract increases from $46,000 to $46,600 next season, and the minor league minimum for a player signing a second or later major league contract goes up from $91,800 to $93,000. In the final two seasons of the five-year deal, the increase is calculated as the rise from October to October in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers.
TENNIS-ATP FINALS
Rublev beats already-qualified Thiem at ATP Finals
LONDON (AP) — Rafael Nadal advanced to the semifinals at the ATP Finals for the first time in five years and knocked out the defending champion in the process, beating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 at the O2 Arena.
It is the sixth time in 10 appearances that Nadal has reached the last four of the season-ending tournament, which is the biggest title he has yet to win in his illustrious careers.
Andrey Rublev beat U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem (teem) 6-2, 7-5 in the early match. Thiem was already assured of winning the group after beating Tsitsipas and Nadal in the first two rounds.
PGA-RSM
Camilo Villegas, Matt Wallace tied for lead at Sea Island
ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Camilo Villegas and Matt Wallace are tied for the lead at 6-under 64 after one round of the RSM Classic at Seaside.
Villegas made a birdie on his last hole at the Seaside course. Wallace made a 30-foot par on his last hole at Seaside.
LPGA TOUR
Sophia Popov shoots 64 to lead Pelican Women’s Championship
BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) — Women’s British Open winner Sophia Popov left top-ranked playing partner Jin Young Ko and everyone else behind Thursday in the Pelican Women’s Championship.
Popov shot a 6-under 64 in windy conditions to take a two-stroke lead over Ashleigh Buhai, with Ko eight shots behind after a 72 in her first LPGA Tour start of the year.
Ko, the No. 1 player in the world for the last 68 weeks, has been home in South Korea since the COVID-19 pandemic. She plans to play three straight tournaments through the U.S. Women’s Open.
OHIO STATE-TEAM DOCTOR
Men abused by doc say Ohio State’s response has added trauma
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Men who allege decades-old sexual abuse by an Ohio State team doctor and are upset about how the university has handled their unsettled claims have pushed for a stronger response in a new round of live and pre-recorded comments to school trustees.
Several of the men asked trustees during a meeting Thursday how they’d feel if their own children had experienced such mistreatment.
New Ohio State President Kristina Johnson reiterated the school’s previous statements that the behavior of the late Richard Strauss was reprehensible and the failure to stop him during his tenure was unacceptable. She assured the men she’s listening to their comments.
Former wrestler Mike Schyck pointed out it was his third time pleading with the board.
OBIT-JAKE SCOTT
Jake Scott, former Miami safety, Super Bowl MVP, dies at 75
MIAMI (AP) — Former NFL safety Jake Scott has died at 75. Scott was was the most valuable player in the Super Bowl that completed the Miami Dolphins’ 1972 perfect season. Former teammate Dick Anderson says Scott died Thursday in Atlanta after a fall down a stairway that left him in a coma. Scott played in three consecutive Super Bowls, won back-to-back championship rings and made the Pro Bowl five years in a row with Miami. He had two interceptions, including a 55-yard return from the end zone, against the Redskins as the ’72 Dolphins won to finish 17-0.
In world and national news…
Pfizer is set to ask U.S. regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine, starting a process that could bring first shots as early as next month. Friday’s step comes days after Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech announced its vaccine appears 95% protective in a large but not yet finished study. Over the next few weeks, the Food and Drug Administration and its scientific advisers will have to decide if there’s really enough evidence to allow emergency vaccinations. If so, first supplies will be scarce and rationed. Experts warn it likely will be spring before there’s enough for everyone.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is imposing a nighttime curfew as its coronavirus figures soar but it will lean heavily on voluntary compliance and sheriffs of some counties say they won’t enforce it. The stay-at-home order for 41 counties bars nonessential travel and closes nonessential businesses from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting Saturday. The order will last until Dec. 21 and comes as a surge in COVID-19 cases threatens to overwhelm the health care system. The curfew covers 94% of the state’s nearly 40 million residents. But sheriffs and some lawmakers in at least four counties say they won’t enforce the curfew.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s attorney general has sent a subpoena to the Trump Organization for records related to consulting fees paid to Ivanka Trump as part of an investigation into the president’s business dealings. That’s according to a law enforcement official who spoke to The Associated Press Thursday on condition of anonymity. The New York Times reported that a similar subpoena was sent to President Donald Trump’s company by the Manhattan district attorney, who is conducting a parallel probe. Ivanka Trump tweeted that the subpoenas were “harassment pure and simple.” The Times reported that the president reduced his company’s tax liability by deducting some consulting fees as a business expense.
JERUSALEM (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has wrapped up a trip to Israel with a visit to a museum in Jerusalem that honors Christian Zionists and was founded by a prominent evangelical advisor to the Trump administration. The museum visit came a day after Pompeo became the first secretary of state to visit an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank. He also announced a new policy allowing settlement products exported to the U.S. to be labeled “made in Israel” and a new initiative to combat the Palestinian-led international boycott movement. The Friends of Zion Museum was founded by Mike Evans, a prominent evangelical supporter of Israel.
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares are mixed in muted trading amid a continuing conflict between current worries about the worsening pandemic and optimism that vaccines will rescue the economy in the future. Indexes in France and Britain rose in early Friday trading, while shares were virtually unchanged in Germany. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 finished lower. Shares fell in Australia but rose in South Korea and China. Investors are looking ahead to data out next week on the health of regional economies, including India, which has been hit hard by the pandemic.
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