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.TUESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 20s.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Fire Department responded to a natural gas leak about 2:50 p.m., Tuesday in the 1300 block of 5th Avenue, Northwest, near the Stutsman County Fairgrounds, in the backyard of a residence.
Lt. Sheldon Mohr said the gas line was struck while an excavation was in progress.
Montana Dakota Utilities was on the scene securing the leak.
One city fire unit was on scene with four firefighters, and 20 on standby at the fire hall.
North Dakota health officials are confirming 30 new deaths and 24 new hospitalizations due to the coronavirus, a reality check from the last two weeks when the positivity rate of COVID-19 tests has steadily fallen. The state Department of Health also announced that its daily update of virus cases will now include people who take the rapid antigen tests, not just the nasal swab tests that have been employed since early in the pandemic. A dozen people who took the rapid tests eventually died but the health department does not consider them part of the daily report because they were spread out among the last two months. The daily high for deaths was 37 on Nov. 24.
ND Covid Stats
Tues. Dec 8, 2020
11:00-a.m.
Barnes County
NEW DEATH 1
- Woman in her 80s
TOTAL DEATHS 19
New Positives: 8
Total Positives: 1133
Active: 77
Recovered: 1037
Stutsman County
NEW DEATHS 6
- Woman in her 80s
- Woman in her 90s
- Woman in her 90s
- Woman in her 90s
- Man in his 80s
- Woman in her 90s
TOTAL DEATHS 56
New Positives: 30
Total Positives: 2741
Active: 97
Recovered: 2588
COVID-19 Test Results
The results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found on the NDDoH website.
Rapid antigen tests (BinaxNOW, etc.) will be added to the website today. We’ll issue an updated news release when the website is live – your patience is appreciated.
A couple of things to note:
- The NDDoH is following the guidance from the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) – the independent professional body that determines case definitions for the country. CSTE guidance and the CDC indicate that someone who has a positive antigen test for COVID-19 should be considered a probable case. Probable cases receive the same level of case investigation and follow-up as cases confirmed using a PCR test.
- PCR tests and antigen tests are displayed separately on the first page of the dashboard and are broken out into daily and cumulative totals on the second page. For the rest of the graphs and maps, totals include both PCR tests and antigen tests combined.
- 1,871 antigen tests have been added to the totals. In addition, 12 deaths of individuals with COVID-19 who had tested positive with an antigen test. The past positive antigen tests and deaths are reflected on the dashboard on the actual day they were resulted. So, the daily new positives reported today are the PCR tests and antigen tests reported from yesterday, as is usually done. New deaths added to the dashboard:
- Woman in her 80s from Burleigh County.
- Man in his 80s from Cass County.
- Man in his 60s from Cavalier County.
- Man in his 80s from Dickey County.
- Man in his 70s from Grand Forks County.
- Woman in her 70s from Traill County.
- Man in his 90s from Traill County.
- Woman in her 80s from Sheridan County.
- Man in his 80s from Stutsman County.
- Woman in her 90s from Stutsman County.
- Man in his 90s from Walsh County.
- Man in his 60s from Williams County.
- Antigen tests are not taken into account in the percent positivity. Some testing facilities are not reporting all antigen testing. As a result, we do not know the total number of negatives and total tests completed to be able to calculate a positivity rate.
BY THE NUMBERS
4,617 – Total Tests from Yesterday*
1,193,850 – Total tests completed since the pandemic began
586 – Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****
85,688 – Total positive individuals since the pandemic began
11.18% – Daily Positivity Rate**
4,774 – Total Active Cases
+16 Individuals from Yesterday
2,287 – Individuals Recovered from Yesterday (561 with a recovery date of yesterday****)
79,849 – Total recovered since the pandemic began
1,533 of the recovered individuals reported are due to the antigen tests being added.
337 – Currently Hospitalized
+33 – Individuals from yesterday
30 – New Deaths*** (1,064 total deaths since the pandemic began)
Please note that 19 of the 30 deaths were outside the typical 0-3-day lag in death reporting. It is more likely that a higher number of deaths are reported on Tuesdays because of the lag in reporting from over the weekend. The extra 12 deaths reflected in the total number from yesterday reflects the addition of the deaths of individuals who died and tested positive with an antigen test (see the bullets above).
INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19
- Woman in her 80s from Barnes County.
- Woman in her 80s from Burleigh County.
- Man in his 80s from Burleigh County.
- Man in his 70s from Burleigh County.
- Woman in her 80s from Burleigh County.
- Man in his 70s from Cass County.
- Man in his 80s from Cass County.
- Man in his 80s from Foster County.
- Man in his 80s from Grand Forks County.
- Woman in her 70s from Grand Forks County.
- Woman in her 60s from Mercer County.
- Woman in her 80s from Morton County.
- Woman in her 90s from Morton County.
- Woman in her 90s from Pierce County.
- Woman in her 90s from Pierce County.
- Woman in her 80s from Pierce County.
- Man in his 80s from Pierce County.
- Man in his 80s from Ramsey County.
- Man in his 90s from Renville County.
- Woman in her 90s from Richland County.
- Woman in her 90s from Rolette County.
- Woman in her 80s from Stutsman County.
- Woman in her 90s from Stutsman County.
- Woman in her 90s from Stutsman County.
- Woman in her 90s from Stutsman County.
- Man in his 90s from Ward County.
- Man in his 90s from Ward County.
- Woman in her 90s from Ward County.
- Man in his 60s from Ward County.
- Man in his 80s from Williams County.
COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TUESDAY
- Barnes County – 8
- Benson County – 6
- Bottineau County – 2
- Bowman County – 1
- Burke County – 2
- Burleigh County – 99
- Cass County – 165
- Dickey County – 8
- Dunn County – 1
- Eddy County – 1
- Emmons County – 1
- Foster County – 2
- Golden Valley County – 1
- Grand Forks County – 23
- Grant County – 1
- Griggs County – 2
- Kidder County – 2
- LaMoure County – 2
- McHenry County – 5
- McKenzie County – 6
- McLean County – 4
- Morton County – 45
- Mountrail County – 4
- Pembina County – 2
- Pierce County – 3
- Ramsey County – 21
- Ransom County – 7
- Renville County – 2
- Richland County – 17
- Rolette County – 12
- Sargent County – 10
- Sheridan County – 1
- Stark County – 11
- Stutsman County – 30
- Towner County – 1
- Traill County – 4
- Walsh County – 5
- Ward County – 52
- Wells County – 2
- Williams County – 15
* Note that this includes PCR tests and does not include individuals from out of state.
**Individuals who tested positive divided by the total number of people tested who have not previously tested positive (susceptible encounters). Antigen tests are not included in the calculation.
*** Number of individuals who tested positive with a PCR or antigen test 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.
*****Daily positive numbers include people who tested with a PCR or antigen test. 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 (CSi) Central Valley Health District held a COVID-19 Joint News Briefing Tuesday December 8. The full News Briefing replays on CSi 67.
From Central Valley Health District Unit Administrator, Robin Iszler outlined plans for vaccinations.
She said the week of December 13, 2020 6,825 doses of the Moderna vaccine will be available, to referral hospital in Fargo and Bismarck.
The week of December 20, 20,000 doses will be available to JRMC, Public Health
The week of December 27 15,000 vaccine doses will be available to long-term care residents and staff.
She said initially those facilities will be notified for vaccinations, from a prepared list.
She the prioritization is established by the State Health Department.
On another topic she said that the week of December 14 CVHD will hold COVID every day testing at the Jamestown Civic Center, from 10-a.m. to 12 noon, using the Rapid Testing, BiNaxNow. Negative tests will be followed up by the traditional testing.
During Christmas week the Civic Center testing will be on December 22 from 10-a.m., to noon. Daily testing resumes on New Year’s week.
CVHD will continue to work with the University of Jamestown on testing students.
She added that the North Dakota mandatory mask mandate is scheduled to end on December 14 unless extended by state officials. However, she said the City of Jamestown mask mandate will remain in affect until the end of the extended Emergency Order, until further notice.
She said positive test results have increased, with more testing being performed.
She pointed out the CVHD has flu shots available available including home visits when necessary.
From NDDoH Jennifer Schmidt explained the previously announced changes in quarantining including household contacts of a positive person, and other close contacts requirements.
From Jamestown Public Schools, Dr. Robert Lech said, the school district has generally seen decreases in positive COVID-19 cases, with a slight uptick this week, but fewer than anticipated. The “High Water,” mark of positive cases this semester occurred the week of November 13.
He said, the Jamestown Public Schools website has update COVID-19 impacts on the school district update every Friday, plus an information video on the site. He said the Review Team meets regularly to give recommendations to the school board, with the currently learning plan outlined at the school board meeting to continue.
From the University of Jamestown, President, Dr. Polly Peterson said UJ officials are pleased with the way the semester has been going during the pandemic, with most sports on schedule, and the performing arts events being shown virtually.
Graduation is planned for May 2021 with virtual and live ceremonies.
She said 2,000 COVID-19 tests have been given to students and staff this semester, in conjunction with CVHD and, and partnering with JRMC.
From Jamestown Regional Medical Center, Trisha Jungles Chief Nursing officer outlined safe measures for the public to take during the pandemic. She said JRMC can be trusted to handle everyday health initiatives, during the pandemic, with many safety measures in place, including mandatory masking and screening patients on the phone before coming to JRMC. The two germ zapping robots, continue to help with sanitizing.
From Sanford Health, Jon Lillejord said the Clinic is open for appointments, and video visits can be set up. Those positive cases coming into the clinic, have a separate area for screening, and the waiting room is physically distanced. COVID Testing is at the 5th Avenue Clinic, in Jamestown for Sanford Clinic patients.
With the vaccine, general public vaccinations are several weeks if not months away and NO waiting list is being established.
Jamestown (CSi) The Stutsman County Treasurer’s Office informs residents that the 2020 Real Estate tax notices have been mailed Jamestown
Tax payments are now being accepted.
The office’s statement says, “Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is strongly encouraged that you check your mail or money order payment or use the drop boxes available in the entrance of the Stutsman County Courthouse.”
The courthouse is located at 511 2nd Avenue SE in Jamestown and is open from 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. There is also a 24 hour drop box at the entrance of the Stutsman County Law Enforcement Center at 205 6th St. SE.
Receipts will be mailed for all tax payments. For questions, call (701) 252-9035.
Jamestown (CSi) The City of Jamestown informs residents that beginning Saturday, December 12, 2020 that the Bailing Facility will open weekdays and on the second Saturday each month until further notice.
The City Sanitation Transfer Station will now be open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 3:30 PM and monthly on the second Saturday from 8 AM to 11 AM.
Washington (CSi) The Jamestown Reservoir Land Conveyance Ceremony was held Tuesday, conducted by Senator, John Hoeven, virtually via Zoom. All land owned by the Bureau of Reclamation has now officially been transferred to Stutsman County.
On hand with Senator John Hoeven were representatives of the Bureau of Reclamation, North Dakota Legislature, and the Stutsman County Commission. The transfer means Stutmsan County can now resell the land to owners of the cabins on the land.
Owners had been leasing the land from the Bureau of Reclamation with lease fees paid to the county for maintenance of the area.
President of the Jamestown Reservoir Cabin Association, Darin Peterson said transferring the land has been the culmination of over 20 years of efforts.
President Trump had signed the Hoeven’s Senate Bill into law in 2018. Hoeven then organized communications between the Bureau of Reclamation, local officials and cabin owners to keep the process moving forward.
Jamestown (JRVLS) To help those who may not have those necessary warm items, the James River Valley Library System has placed a Mitten Tree in the Adult Section of the Alfred Dickey Library. The community is asked to help us decorate othe Mitten Tree by donating new or gently used hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves.
All donations will be given to the Salvation Army, who will then distribute these items to those in need. Last year JRVLS received an outstanding amount of donations from our generous community, and they thank all those who helped make the Mitten Tree a huge success! This year they look to make it an even bigger success, so please call Alfred Dickey Public Library to arrange the drop off of your donated items or place them in our book drop.
The program runs December 7, 2020 through January 6, 2021.
To learn more about the Mitten Tree, or to arrange the drop off of your donated items please contact the library at 701-252-2990 or adpl@daktel.com.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Fargo police say they have arrested a man who barricaded himself in his apartment and was threatening to kill people. Officers were sent to the apartment about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday on a report of a disturbance. Police say the 36-year-old man was armed with a knife and was using pepper spray on an unknown number of victims. Authorities say the man refused to communicate with police for four hours. Red Regional SWAT officers eventually gained entry to the apartment and arrested the man. Charges of aggravated assault, terrorizing and preventing arrest are being recommended.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A Fargo man has been arrested in a violent domestic assault. Police say officers were dispatched to a residence shortly before 11 p.m. and found the victim unconscious with life-threatening injuries. The victim was rushed to the hospital. Officers arrested a 27-year-old man on possible charges of aggravated domestic assault, burglary, fleeing and auto theft. Police say the recommended charges are subject to change depending on the status of the victim. The investigation is ongoing.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — One of three adults charged in a stabbing in Mandan last March has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge in an agreement with prosecutors. An attempted murder conspiracy charge against 19-year-old Ikenna Anugwom was reduced to aggravated assault under the terms of the deal. He also pleaded guilty Monday to burglary conspiracy and terrorizing. Prosecutors say Anugwom and two other adults attacked a man at a residence in Parkview Estates mobile home park. Authorities say the man who was stabbed suffered chest, abdomen and leg injuries and required several surgeries. Court records show the two other adults are scheduled for trial beginning Dec. 14.
In sports…
Jamestown UJ The University of Jamestown Men and Women split their games Tuesday evening at Harold Newman Arena.
Men..
UJ 91 Dordt 74
Jamestown (UJ) The University of Jamestown men’s basketball team connected on a season-high 16 three-point field goals Tuesday night in a 91-74 victory over Dordt (Iowa) University at Harold Newman Arena.
Jamestown improves to 8-3 overall and 4-2 in the GPAC while Dordt falls to 7-4 overall and 3-4 in the conference.
The Jimmies wasted little time in establishing their long-range game against the Defenders, sinking seven of their first nine attempts from beyond the arc. Twelve of UJ’s 15 first-half field goals came from three-point range.
While Jamestown was having success from long distance, the Defenders kept the game close in the first half with a strong inside presence. Dordt made just one of seven three-point attempts, but were 15-for-21 on shots inside the arc. Jacob Vis and Cade Bleeker combined to shoot 7-for-7 on two-point field goals and made 8-of-9 free throws for 22 of Dordt’s 42 first half points.
Mason Walters (SO/Jamestown, ND) (4-for-4) and Marc Kjos (SO/Lake City, MN) (3-for-5) led the Jimmies’ first-half three-point shooting. Allante’ Pickens (SR/Chicago, IL) and Cole Woodford (FR/Redwood Falls, MN) each drained a pair and Will Cordes (FR/Shakopee, MN) added another in helping UJ take a 46-42 halftime lead.
Dordt tied the game twice early in the second half, and after Walters put the Jimmies ahead 54-48 with 16:40 remaining, scored on their next possession to make it a four-point game. Kjos capped off a 7-0 run with a three to give UJ a 61-50 advantage, and a Woodford three started another 7-0 Jimmie run to extend the lead to 16.
The Defenders got as close as 13 before the third 7-0 run of the half gave UJ its first 20-point lead of the game. Jamestown’s largest lead of the night came on a Kjos bucket with 2:47 left made it 89-66.
Walters posted another double-double of 28 points and 16 rebounds. Kjos ended with a career-high 21 points and seven rebounds, while recording four steals and dishing out seven assists. Woodford (11) and Brock Schrom (SR/Grand Rapids, MN) (10) were also in double figures.
Vis led four Defenders in double figures with 14 points.
Next up for the Jimmies is a home conference matchup with Briar Cliff (Iowa) University next Tuesday at 8 p.m.
Dordt 81 UJ 64
Jamestown (UJ) A 15-0 run to open the second quarter helped eighth-ranked Dordt (Iowa) University build on a three-point lead, and the Defenders went on to defeat the University of Jamestown women’s basketball team 81-64 Tuesday night at Harold Newman Arena.
Jamestown falls to 4-3 overall and 2-3 in the GPAC while Dordt improves to 4-5 in all games and 3-3 in the conference.
UJ trailed 20-17 after the first quarter but went without a point until Kia Tower (SO/Bigfork, MN) scored with 3:32 left in the half. Tower knocked down a pair of three-pointers to make it a 41-27 game heading into the break.
After both teams traded baskets to open the third quarter, Jamestown went on a 7-0 run to get within seven points, 43-36, with 6:25 in the third. Hannah DeMars (SO/Grand Rapids, MN) nailed a three-pointer to cut Dordt’s lead to 45-41 just over a minute later.
The Defenders scored the next 11 straight points and 14 of the next 15 to build a 17-point advantage following a three by Hilary Albrecht.
Jamestown would get as close as 13 on a Tower three-pointer with 7:23 remaining, but a pair of baskets by Bailey Beckman and three by Mya Chmielewski made it a 20-point game just 69 seconds later.
Tower led the Jimmies with 16 points and was joined in double figures by DeMars with 14 and Audrey Rodakowski (FR/Dickinson, ND) with 12. DeMars added eight rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Emma Stoehr (SR/Woodbury, MN) also dished out four assists to go along with seven points.
Erika Feenstra led all scorers with 23 for Dordt. Beckman chipped in with 15, Ashlyn Verbeek 11, and Baylee Tetzlaff 10.
UJ hosts Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) University Saturday at 2 p.m.
Wentz
(AP) Jalen Hurts will start for the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, sending Carson Wentz to the bench. Eagles coach Doug Pederson made the announcement Tuesday on the team’s website. Pederson insisted Monday the decision was his, even though Wentz’s $128 million, four-year contract begins in 2021. Hurts replaced Wentz in the third quarter of a 30-16 loss to Green Bay and completed 5 of 12 passes for 109 yards, one touchdown, one interception and took three sacks.
NFL-RAVENS/COWBOYS
Ravens shred through Dallas “D””
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens ended their three-game losing streak and improved their playoff position by running through the Dallas defense.
The Ravens are 7-5 after racking up 294 yards rushing in a 34-17 win over the Cowboys. Lamar Jackson ran for 94 yards and a touchdown while also throwing for two scores. Jackson was one of 23 Ravens to spend time on the reserve/COVID-19 list while four different strains of the virus swept through the organization.
Gus Edwards ran for 101 yards on just seven carries and rookie J.K. Dobbins added 71 yards rushing with a TD.
The Ravens averaged 7.9 yards per carry against the NFL’s worst rush defense.
Greg Zuerlein (ZUR’-lyn) missed three field goal tries and Dallas yielded 20 straight points after taking an early 10-7 lead. Andy Dalton went 31 for 48 for 285 yards and two touchdowns for the 3-9 Cowboys.
— Ravens receiver Dez Bryant was scratched from Tuesday’s game against his former team after apparently testing positive for COVID-19. Bryant left the field in the middle of warming up with the team in preparation to face the Cowboys. He tweeted that he was annoyed by the timing of the test and later added that he was done for the season.
The Green Bay Packers will limit attendance at Lambeau Field games to team employees and their families for the remainder of the regular season.
The team says the decision is based on a continued high rate of coronavirus activity in Brown County and many areas of the state. The team is also concerned rates may spike with the holiday season approaching.
Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy says “the health and safety of our community, players and fans is our top priority.”
WLUK-TV has reported that the Packers allowed a limited group of about 500 employees and their families during their last two home games on Nov. 29 and last Sunday.
The Packers have two regular season home games remaining. They face the Carolina Panthers on Dec. 19 and the Tennessee Titans on Dec. 27.
The team says an approach to any potential home playoff games will be decided at a later date.
— Browns starting right guard Wyatt Teller has been placed on the COVID-19 reserve list, putting him in jeopardy of missing next Monday’s home game against Baltimore. Teller did not test positive, but had close contact with an infected person who is not affiliated with the Browns.
— The Titans have put wide receiver Adam Humphries on injured reserve, two days after he played his first game following a month in the concussion protocol. Humphries got a concussion when he was hit in a loss to Cincinnati on Nov. 1 and missed the next four games.
— NFL players believe the season can be completed on time without the league moving into a version of a postseason bubble like other sports have. That’s provided everyone follows the rules already in place meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus. NFLPA President JC Tretter and Executive Director DeMaurice Smith say that the rules in place requiring players and staff to be tested daily, wear masks, socially distance and have tracers for contact tracing have helped prevent the spread of the virus.
T25 MEN’S BASKETBALL-
UNDATED (AP) — Kansas and Creighton went down to the wire today before the fifth-ranked Jayhawks escaped with a 73-72 victory over the No. 8 Bluejays.
Jalen Wilson almost went from hero to goat in the closing moments. He nailed a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 42 seconds left, but he also fouled Marcus Zegarowski from beyond the arc with 1.1 seconds remaining. The preseason Big East player of the year hit his first two free throws but missed the third as Kansas came away with its fifth straight win over Creighton.
Christian Braun scored 14 points and David McCormack contributed 13 for the 5-1 Jayhawks.
Denzel Mahoney led the 3-1 Bluejays with 19 points, while Zegarowski added 16 on 5 of 14 shooting.
In Tuesday’s other top-25 men’s basketball action:
— Jordan Bohannon scored 24 points and third-ranked Iowa won its ACC/Big Ten Challenge game by downing No. 16 North Carolina, 93-80. CJ Fredrick had 21 points and Joe Wieskamp added 19 for the 4-0 Hawkeyes. Luka Garza grabbed 14 rebounds and finished with 16 points, ending his string of 19 straight games with at least 20 points.
— Ayo Dosunmu (EYE’-oh doh-SOO’-noo) provided 18 points and sixth-ranked Illinois shot 58% in beating, No. 10 Duke, 83-68 in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Kofi Cockburn added 13 points for the Fighting Illini, who jumped to a 14-2 lead and never looked back. The Blue Devils shot 40% and made just 5 of 22 3-point attempts.
— No. 12 Tennessee opened its schedule by grinding out a 57-46 win against Colorado. The Vols didn’t get their first player into double figures until John Fulkerson hit two free throws with less than a minute remaining to finish with 11 points.
— Izaiah Brockington scored a career-high 24 points to lead Penn State to a 75-55 romp at No. 15 Virginia Tech. Brockington shot 10 of 14 from the field for the Nittany Lions, who never trailed after scoring 17 straight early in the first half.
— Rutgers had dropped 13 straight to Syracuse before Ron Harper Jr. scored 26 points to lead the 21st-ranked Scarlet Knights past the Orange, 79-69. Montez Mathis added 19 points and Rutgers scored 11 straight late in the second half to take control.
— E.J. Liddell led five Ohio State players in double figures with 19 points in a 90-85 decision over Notre Dame in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Justice Seuing and C.J. Walker each had 16 points for the 22nd-rated Buckeyes, who trailed by 11 in the second half.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Houston postpones two games
UNDATED (AP) — The No. 7 Houston’s men’s basketball team has paused all team activities and postponed its two games this week because of positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing. The Cougars were scheduled to host Sam Houston State on Wednesday night and Rice on Saturday.
Elsewhere in men’s college basketball:
— Virginia’s ACC/Big Ten Challenge game Wednesday against No. 4 Michigan State has been postponed due to COVID-19 issues within the Cavaliers’ program. Virginia did not reveal if the positive test was from a player, coach or staff member.
— Michigan has scheduled a men’s basketball game against Toledo to replace the one against North Carolina State that was canceled. The Wolverines were supposed to play the Wolfpack on Wednesday night in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. That game was called off because of COVID-19 concerns involving N.C. State.
— West Virginia says its home opener scheduled for Wednesday against Robert Morris has been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols within the Colonials’ program.
— South Carolina has scrapped its game against Wofford on Thursday and paused team activities because of positive COVID-19 tests within the program.
— A positive COVID-19 test within UNLV’s men’s basketball program has caused the Runnin’ Rebels to cancel Wednesday’s home game with Eastern Washington.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL-CFP RANKINGS
Little change among top 8 in CFP rankings
UNDATED (AP) — Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State hold the top four spots in the College Football Playoff rankings for the third straight week.
The selection committee’s second-from-last rankings had only a little movement in the top 10. Texas A&M is still fifth and Florida held at sixth.
Iowa State moved up a couple of spots to seventh after earning a spot in the Big 12 title game. Cincinnati slipped a spot to eighth after an idle week because of COVID-19 issues in the program.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Michigan-Ohio State game canceled
UNDATED (AP) — Michigan has canceled its annual football showdown with Ohio State, citing a rising number of COVID-19 cases within the Wolverines program.
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh said his players were “very disappointed” to not face the third-ranked Buckeyes, who would be heavily favored.
The season-ending grudge match known as “The Game” won’t be played for the first time in 102 years.
With two games already canceled, the Buckeyes under current conference rules still need a sixth game to be eligible to play for a Big Ten championship Dec. 19 in Indianapolis against Northwestern.
Coach Ryan Day said the conference should consider allowing Ohio State to play with only five games.
In other virus-related developments in college football:
— The regular-season football finale between seventh-ranked Cincinnati and No. 18 Tulsa has been canceled due to COVID-19 cases and contact tracing within the Bearcats’ program. The teams are scheduled to play in the AAC title game on Dec. 19. Both have perfect league records.
MLB-NEWS
Royals get Santana, ChiSox pick up Lynn
UNDATED (AP) — The Kansas City Royals hope they’ve bolstered their starting lineup, while the Chicago White Sox hope they’ve improved their starting rotation.
The Royals have worked out a two-year, $17 million contract with first baseman Carlos Santana.
The 34-year-old Santana was an All-Star two years ago in Cleveland, when he hit a career-best .281 with 34 homers and 93 RBIs. But he slid to .199 with eight homers and 30 RBIs while playing 60 games for the Indians during the shortened 2020 season.
The Rangers have dealt pitcher Lance Lynn to the White Sox for right-hander Dane Dunning and lefty Avery Weems.
The 6-foot-5, 250-pound Lynn was 22-14 in 46 starts the past two seasons for the Rangers, with 335 strikeouts over 292 1/3 innings.
The 33-year-old Lynn is 104-71 with a 3.57 ERA in 260 games over nine major league seasons, including 236 starts.
In other MLB news:
— The Nationals have laid off 18 full-time employees from their business operations staff, citing the coronavirus pandemic’s economic effect on the sport. The club is also eliminating most of the vacant jobs they planned to fill in the coming months. The team will end a partial furlough for business-side employees who remain with the Nationals and restore their full salaries next year.
NBA-
DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets guard Monte Morris has agreed to a three-year, $27 million contract extension. His agent confirmed the deal that is fully guaranteed and includes incentives that can move it closer to $9.5 million per year.
Morris averaged 9 points and 3.5 assists per game during the regular season and played a big role during Denver’s postseason run to the Western Conference finals.
HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden is back in Houston after missing the start of Rockets training camp. Harden was going through the NBA’s COVID-19 testing protocols on Tuesday.
Coach Stephen Silas said after practice that the disgruntled superstar had arrived in the city and was getting tested but didn’t have much information beyond that. Silas said he hadn’t spoken to Harden and had no comment on reports that the All-Star wants to be traded.
NHL-CBA NEGOTIATIONS
UNDATED (AP) — NHL players have balked at changing the collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated over the summer.
That’s according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations who also tells The Associated Press that the league is preparing to open a 50- 60-game season on Jan. 13.
The league and union agreed to a CBA over the summer that included a 10% salary deferral for the 2021 season and a cap on money left in escrow.
NCAA-EMMERT-AP
Interview: Emmert says NCAA must stay open to reform
NEW YORK (AP) — NCAA President Mark Emmert hopes lessons learned through navigating the pandemic will lead college sports leaders to be more open to future reforms. He also hopes sports leaders prioritize opportunities for athletes when it comes time to cut costs.
Emmert says the NCAA and its members schools have shown an uncommon ability to be nimble and responsive in addressing issues of eligibility, scheduling, recruiting and other topics. He encouraged schools facing difficult financial decisions to emphasize supporting students above all.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL-OBIT-SCARBATH
Former Terps QB Scarbath dies
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Former Maryland quarterback and 1952 Heisman Trophy runner-up Jack Scarbath has died at 90.
Scarbath led the Terrapins to a 28-13 upset of defending national champion Tennessee in the 1951 Sugar Bowl. One year later, he was a unanimous first-team All-America and finished second behind Billy Vessels of Oklahoma in voting for the Heisman.
Scarbath was 24-4-1 as the Terps’ starter and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983.
In world and national news…
LONDON (AP) — U.K. regulators say people who have a “significant history’’ of allergic reactions shouldn’t receive the new Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine while they investigate two adverse reactions that occurred on the first day of the country’s mass vaccination program. The national medical director for the National Health Service in England said Wednesday that health authorities were acting on a recommendation from the Medical and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency. He says the agency has advised, on a precautionary basis, that “people with a significant history of allergic reactions do not receive this vaccination.” He said both people are recovering well.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says U.S. sanctions are making it difficult for Iran to purchase medicine and health supplies from abroad, including COVID-19 vaccines needed to contain the worst outbreak in the Middle East. President Donald Trump’s administration has imposed crippling sanctions on Iran since he unilaterally withdrew the U.S. from Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers in 2018. While the United States insists that medicines and humanitarian goods are exempt from sanctions, restrictions on trade have made many banks and companies across the world hesitant to do business with Iran, fearing punitive measures from Washington. The country is also cut off from the international banking system.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is making his case for retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin to be secretary of defense, urging Congress to waive a legal prohibition against a recently serving military officer running the Pentagon. With concern rising in Congress about maintaining civilian control of the military, Biden is suggesting he feels a need to counter an emerging narrative that Austin’s nomination blurs the lines between civil and military roles. Writing in The Atlantic on Tuesday, Biden urged Congress to grant such a waiver. He said, “Given the immense and urgent threats and challenges our nation faces, he should be confirmed swiftly.”
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled House has easily approved a wide-ranging defense policy bill, defying a veto threat from President Donald Trump and setting up a possible showdown with the Republican president in the waning days of his administration. The 335-78 vote in favor of the $731 billion defense measure came hours after Trump renewed his threat to veto the bill unless lawmakers clamp down on social media companies he claims were biased against him during the election. Trump also wants Congress to strip out a provision of the defense bill that allows renaming of military bases that now honor Confederate leaders. The defense bill now goes to the Senate.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has dived back into Capitol Hill’s confusing coronavirus negotiations, offering a $916 billion package to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that adds a $600 direct payment to most Americans but eliminates a $300-per-week employment benefit. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he made the offer to Pelosi on Tuesday. Mnuchin offered few details, though House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy said it proposes the $600 direct payment for individuals and $1,200 for couples, half the payment delivered by the March pandemic relief bill. Mnuchin reached out to Pelosi after a call with top congressional GOP leaders including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who remains at odds with Democratic leaders over COVID-19 relief.
The number of Israeli households living under the poverty line has grown by nearly 50% during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an anti-poverty organization’s report. Israel has seen unemployment surge to over 20% since the country first imposed a nationwide lockdown at the start of the outbreak in March. The country’s vital tourism industry has shrunk to virtually nil and thousands of businesses have closed. According to Latet’s report Wednesday, the number of Israeli households living in poverty rose from 20.1% to 29.3% in 2020. It said an estimated total of 850,000 households in Israel lack essential housing, education, healthcare and food, with 268,000 falling into poverty since the start of the pandemic.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates says a Chinese coronavirus vaccine tested in the federation of sheikhdoms is 86% effective, though it released few details. The UAE, home to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, conducted a trial involving 31,000 volunteers from 125 nations. Volunteers between 18 and 60 years old received two doses of the vaccine over 28 days. The UAE’s Health and Prevention Ministry announced the results via a statement on the state-run WAM news agency, saying “the analysis shows no serious safety concerns.” Sinopharm’s shot relies on a tested technology, using a killed virus to deliver the vaccine, similar to how polio immunizations are made.
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