Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Jan 19

CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY…Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of snow in the morning. Highs 15 to 20. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows 10 to 15. Temperatures rising into the upper 20s after midnight. South winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the southwest 15 to 20 mph after midnight.

.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Not as

cold. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts

to around 40 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. West

winds 15 to 20 mph.

.THURSDAY…Partly sunny. Highs around 30. Northwest winds 15 to

25 mph.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Lows 5 to 10 above.

.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs 15 to 20.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows zero to 5 above.

.SATURDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs

in the lower 20s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.

Lows 5 to 10 above.

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of snow in the

morning. Highs around 20.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 5 to 10 above.

.MONDAY…Partly sunny. Highs 15 to 20.

 

Jamestown   (CVHD) The City of Jamestown wants to remind the public that the city wide mask mandate that was previously issued, will continue after the discontinuation of the statewide Mask Mandate which ends on January 18, 2021.

On January 4, 2021, Governor Doug Burgum moved all counties in North Dakota to the moderate risk (yellow) level. Businesses and events/gatherings are recommended to reduce occupancy to 50%, with a cap of 150 people. Additionally, the state wide mask mandate will end on January 18, 2021.  Many counties are issuing continuation of mask mandates with this statewide change.

Mayor  DwaineHeinrich is asking the public to continue helping prevent the spread of the COVID virus by wearing masks and social distancing.

While the numbers of positive COVID cases has decreased in Stutsman County, Mayor  Heinrich wants to remind the community this is not the time to abandon COVID mitigation measures.   “We are still a long way from elimination of the COVID virus in the community states Mayor Heinrich.  “Wearing masks has proven to be effective in helping to decrease the number of COVID cases in Stutsman County.” Recent numbers show that Stutsman County’s number of positive cases has decreased to 27 cases. Special thanks to the folks at Central Valley Health as well as all of the medical providers in Jamestown. But, also it is important to recognize the people of Jamestown and Stutsman County that did the right thing after we realized that we were in trouble and more stringent rules and regulations had to be put into place. We want now to remind everyone to stay diligent, just because a mask might not be required doesn’t mean that it might be a good idea!

North Dakota receives less than 10,000 does per week of COVID 19 vaccine which is distributed across the state.   Central Valley Heath District  Unit Administrator, Robin Iszler reports that 1664 doses of vaccine have been administered in Stutsman County but this is much less than what is needed to help protect the population from COVID 19.  In order to obtain that herd immunity status – 70% of the population must be vaccinated.   Robin adds,  “We are a long way from vaccinating all those who are eligible. Until we reach a higher number of vaccinated individuals we will need to continue to practice COVID prevention measures such as wearing masks, social distancing, testing, washing hands and staying home when you are sick”.

North Dakota’s rate of positive examinations for COVID-19 remained low in the health department’s daily update, which included its usual sparse amount of processed tests from the weekend. The update Monday included 69 new cases from 2,194 tests, a positivity rate of 3.63%. The COVID Tracking Project reports that North Dakota’s rolling average number of daily new cases over the past two weeks has decreased by more than 27%. A total of 95,934 people have tested positive since the start of the pandemic. The state has seen a steady decline of daily cases since peaking in mid-November and ranks 48th per capita in the country for new cases over the last two weeks. No new deaths were reported Monday.

 

NDDoH

COVID 19 Stats

Mon Jan. 18, 2021

11-a.m.

Barnes County

New Positives:  0

Total Positives: 1274

Active:  10

Recovered: 1232

 

Stutsman County

Antigen tests (BinaxNOW, etc.) were added to the website beginning Dec. 9.

 

New Positives:  0

Total Positives:  3208

Active:  27

Recovered: 3107

 

COVID-19 Test Results 
The results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found on the NDDoH website.

 

BY THE NUMBERS

2,194 – Total Tests from yesterday*

1,454,682 – Total tests completed since the pandemic began

69 – Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****

45 – PCR Tests | 24 – Antigen Tests
95,934 – Total positive individuals since the pandemic began

3.63% – Daily Positivity Rate**

 

1,377 – Total Active Cases

-83 Individuals from yesterday.  

102 – with a recovery date of yesterday****

93,173 – Total recovered since the pandemic began

91 – Currently Hospitalized

+6 – Individuals from yesterday.

 

0 – New Deaths*** (1,384 total deaths since the pandemic began)

 

COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED MONDAY

• Bowman County – 2
• Burke County – 1
• Burleigh County – 13
• Cass County – 29
• Grand Forks County – 2
• Hettinger County – 1
• McKenzie County – 2
• McLean County – 2
• Mercer County – 1
• Morton County – 3
• Ransom County – 2
• Renville County – 1
• Richland County – 1
• Stark County – 1
• Traill County – 1
• Walsh County – 1
• Ward County – 3
• Williams County – 3

 

* Note that this includes PCR and antigen; it does not include individuals from out of state.

**Individuals (PCR or antigen) 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 with a PCR or antigen test and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19. Please remember that deaths are reported as they’re reported to us by the facility or through the official death record (up to 10-day delay).

**** 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  (CVHD)  – Central Valley Health District (CVHD) would like to provide an update regarding COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Stutsman and Logan counties. CVHD is not expecting vaccine for Phase 1B, specifically those persons 75 and older the week of January 18. Vaccine distribution in North Dakota this week is being redirected to other healthcare providers throughout the state in an effort to provide more doses to those agencies.

Robin Iszler, Unit Administrator, states “we have received Moderna vaccine this week [January 18] to provide the second dose of COVID vaccine to those healthcare providers, first responders, long term care facilities that were vaccinated the week of December 21.”

CVHD serves the rural areas in Stutsman and Logan counties. Iszler also states “we are working to vaccinate Phase 1A and 1B in rural areas, including the cities of Gackle and Napoleon and will be reaching out to those interested in being vaccinated in those communities.”

CVHD encourages individuals 75 and older interested in the COVID vaccine to get complete the Phase 1A/1B Vaccination Interest Survey located on our website www.centralvalleyhealth.org. Completing the survey does not register participants for an appointment, rather collects information for participants to be contacted with upcoming vaccine clinic information.

Robin says, “Within 12 hours of publishing the vaccine interest survey, 250+ people had already completed it expressing interest in the vaccine.”  Those who have completed the survey already will be put on a list to be contacted with future vaccination clinic dates. The survey does require the entry of an email address, as it is the fastest way for CVHD to contact a mass amount of people at one time. Those without an email address are encouraged to recruit a family member or friend to assist them completed the survey, as well as vaccination appointment registration when it becomes available.

She adds, “We know that there is a lot of interest in the vaccine and we encourage the public to continue to be patient while waiting for your turn to be vaccinated.”

For the most up-to-date information on the COVID vaccine, follow Central Valley Health on Facebook.

Jamestown  (CVHD)  Central Valley Health District reports they will hold COVID 19 testing   from 11 am to 12 noon at the Jamestown Civic Center,  using the Rapid Testing, BinaxNow ,  January  19, 20, 21, 2021 11 a.m. t0 12 noon.

By screening with rapid antigen tests, event attendees will be able to receive their test results within 15 minutes via text notification. The test also is less invasive than a PCR (Polymerase chain reaction) test in that it uses a nasal swab to collect a sample from the lower part of the nostril.

If a person tests positive, they should isolate at home immediately and a case investigator will be in touch with them within 24 hours. If the screening yields a negative result, individuals should continue to monitor for symptoms.

Interested individuals should fill out an online survey at testreg.nd.gov for faster registration.

For more information about rapid antigen tests and North Dakota’s screening strategies, visit https://www.health.nd.gov/rapid-antigen-screening

(CSi) City/County Health in Valley City reminds residents that the COVID-19 Testing this week will be again  Wednesday January 20 and Friday January 22 from 1-p.m., to 2-p.m., inside the VCSU Fieldhouse.

Preregistration is required.

Administrator, Theresa Will reports that the COVID-19 vaccine is planned to be administered this week and next week.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Sen. Terry Wanzek says he has contracted COVID-19. The 63-year-old Jamestown senator says he took a rapid test Monday and immediately left the Capitol after a test-taker told him about the positive results. Wanzek says he doesn’t believe he has any close contacts in the Legislature and has been wearing his mask. The senator shared the news remotely during the Senate Appropriations Committee meeting. Wanzek will quarantine at home for 10 days. North Dakota lawmakers are required to wear face coverings in the House and Senate chambers and other shared spaces. But, some lawmakers regularly eat lunch together in the Capitol cafeteria without masks.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown Public School Board Monday approved the new curriculum including aviation and drone technology.

Superintendent Dr. Robert Lech says the opportunity in Career and Technical Education  has been in the planning stages.

He pointed out that this  could be a good partnership for the school district and the community.

He says the curriculum can benefit students and the opportunity to explore with the plan to expand to next levels, as surveys have indicated a high level of interest.

 

Jamestown  (JRMC)   The Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.s) understand the impact a quality hospice program has on a community. Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s Hospice program has made such an impact on the members of their group. That’s why they host the Polar Pig “Walk the Plank” fundraiser each year.

Proceeds provide important areas of hospice care, including chaplaincy, grief support, medical supplies and equipment, telecare and comfort items. This year’s event also benefits the JRMC Cancer Center. 

Marla Wegner and her husband Don, started the event, with the motorcycle group in 2007. In 2007 they raised more than $230,000.

Marla says, “Hospice is so important and makes a difference for patients and their families.  I just didn’t know if we’d be able to do anything this year,”

After a few planning meetings, the H.O.G.s decided they couldn’t cancel this year’s event, especially when patients and staff needed care the most. However, to accommodate pandemic precautions, an online auction is sponsored by Orr Auctioneers and “walk the plank” is now an ice bucket challenge.

JRMC Hospice care never quit during the pandemic.

Shar Trevithick, JRMC Home Health & Hospice manager, says, “We’ve supported patients, family and long-term care facilities during visitor restrictions. It is hard when family and friends can’t be close,” said r. “However, as always, when a patient needs us, we can be by their side in 30 minutes.  Hospice best serves individuals when we are involved soon after stopping curative treatment. If you are in this situation, we can answer questions about the changes occurring for the individual and the family.”

For 25 years, JRMC Hospice has been an essential component of compassionate end-of-life care. It encourages individuals with a terminal diagnosis to enroll when they become eligible.

The JRMC team focuses on comfort by controlling pain and other systems so the patient can remain as alert and comfortable as possible. Hospice also has a social work team which helps the patient and family understand and cope. The chaplain provides additional spiritual support and grief counseling.

Care is available in the patient’s home, whether that is a home address, nursing home, assisted living community, independent living community or other location. A referral is not required; patients and families can choose JRMC Hospice.

The Polar Pig “Ice Bucket Challenge” is set for noon Sat., Jan. 30, with a chili feed beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Stutsman Harley-Davidson. The online auction starts Mon., Jan. 25 and ends at 2 p.m. on the event day. Support the cause by bidding or donating auction items, making donations, or sharing a photo on Facebook for the challenge.

Special gifts include:

• Fraternal Order of Eagles Midway 2923, New Rockford
• Fraternal Order of Eagles, Valley City
• Stutsman Harley Davidson, Jamestown
• District 8 ABATE, Jamestown
• Sanford Health, Jamestown
• J & L Bar and Grill, Sanborn
• Page Fire Department
• Thundering Saints, Valley City
• Wilhelm Chevrolet Buick GMC, Jamestown

For questions, contact Don Wegner at (701) 269-7047 or Stutsman-Harley Davidson at (701) 252-5271. To support JRMC, visit www.jrmcnd.com/giving.

About Jamestown Regional Medical Center

Jamestown Regional Medical Center is located at 2422 20^th St. SW, Jamestown, N.D. and serves approximately 55,000 people in nine counties. In 2019, it was named a “Top 100 Critical Access Hospital” for the sixth consecutive year. Modern Healthcare named JRMC a “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” each year since 2017.  For more information, visit www.jrmcnd.com or call (701) 952-1050.

Minneapolis   (C&B) Officials with retailer, Christopher & Banks, a women’s clothing store,have announced that they will be closing all stores nationwide after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.  There are roughly 449 stores in 44 states

The Buffalo Mall Jamestown location included, and is one of seven  North Dakota locations.

Christopher & Banks states that “A significant portion, if not all, of its brick-and-mortar stores, are closing, but that the company is  looking for a potential buyer for its online platform.”

Christopher & Banks opened in 1956.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Republican state representative from North Dakota is apologizing for sending a video from the QAnon movement to all state lawmakers over the weekend. Rep. Terry Jones says he mistakenly thought it was a message from President Donald Trump. Jones, of New Town, tells The Bismarck Tribune he forwarded the compilation of Trump speeches and rallies because he “thought it was good information.” He planned on Monday to send out another video, but only to Republicans because he angered Democrats with the mass email. QAnon followers believe that the government is secretly controlled by a cabal of Satan-worshiping pedophile cannibals.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Republican legislative leaders say a massive $1.1 billion bonding package aimed largely at financing infrastructure projects across North Dakota is being withdrawn and will be replaced by a far less costly proposal. Senate Majority Leader Rich Wardner told The Associated Press the bill would be scrubbed. A new proposal that would be at least $300 million less will be coming from the House. Wardner and House Majority Leader Chet Pollert said priority will be given only to water and flood-control projects. The original Senate proposal had not been publicly debated but it has been the subject of several behind-the-scenes intraparty negotiations.

 

In sports….

YANKTON, S.D. (VCSU)  – Valley City State All-American thrower Zachary Co wasted little time qualifying for nationals at Friday’s season-opening indoor track meet in Yankton, S.D.

The Viking senior unleashed a monster shot put throw of 16.86 meters (55 feet, 3.75 inches) on his very first attempt of the season, soaring past the NAIA national qualifying mark and announcing himself as a national contender. Co easily won Friday’s meet, besting second place by more than 10 feet.

Co’s mark is the second-best throw in the entire NAIA this season, trailing only last year’s national champion Dylan Kucera (17.61 meters) of Midland University. Co finished sixth at the national meet last season, earning NAIA All-American honors. His throw Friday was 0.40 meters better than his throw at nationals.

The big throw by Co highlighted VCSU’s first meet of the season, which also included 15 Top 3 finishes and four individual champions.

“Today’s meet was a great way to start the season,” said head coach Laquone Robinson. “We didn’t have a lot of personal records, but that’s okay for the first meet. What’s important is we came together as a team and were there supporting each other. That’s a big step knowing our team is moving in the right direction.”

Sophomore Brooke Malsom had a big day for the Viking women, taking first place in the 60 meters and second place in both the 200 meters and the long jump. Brook Tibke won the women’s pole vault, and Hannah Gordon placed second in women’s shot put and third in weight throw.

Alex Otto won the men’s high jump, and Co added a second-place finish in weight throw to go along with his shot put victory.

Dakota State University and host school Mount Marty University also competed at Friday’s meet. Mount Marty’s facility will also be the site of this year’s NSAA Championships and the NAIA National Championships.

Up next: Valley City State is back in action Friday, Jan. 22, with a small meet at the University of Jamestown.

Mount Marty Opener at Ruth Donohue Fieldhouse
VCSU Top 3 Finishers
Women
60 meters
1. Brooke Malsom, 8.14

200 meters
2. Brooke Malsom, 27.37

Mile Run
3. Allyssa Weitkum, 5:52.10

60 meter hurdles
3. Keolani Sayles, 11.05

4×400 Relay
3. VCSU, 4:42.94 (Douglas-Haynes, Guertin, Sayles, Sargent)

Pole Vault
1. Brook Tibke, 2.60 meters (8-6.25)

Long Jump
2. Brooke Malsom, 5.09 meters (17-5.5)
3. Taylor Sargent, 4.49 meters (14-8.75)

Shot Put
2. Hannah Gordon, 11.04 meters (36-2.75)

Weight Throw
3. Hannah Gordon, 13.75 meters (45-1.5)

Men
60 meters
3. Konnor Stueve, 7.44

High Jump
1. Alex Otto, 1.90 meters (6-2.75)

Pole Vault
3. Hayden Thingvold, 3.05 meters (10-0)

Shot Put
1. Zachary Co, 16.86 meters (55-3.75) (National Qualifier)

Weight Throw
2. Zachary Co, 16.00 meters (52-6)

 

NDAPSSA Class B Basketball Polls

(First-place votes in parenthesis)

Boys

Team Rec. Pts. LW

1. Enderlin (12) 8-1 205 1

2. Four Winds-Minnewaukan (8) 6-1 201 2

3. Dickinson Trinity 10-1 169 4

4. Langdon-Edmore-Munich (2) 7-0 158 5

5. Grafton 8-1 120 3

6. Dunseith 5-0 110 7

7. Kindred 6-1 41 6

8. Powers Lake 7-0 39 NR

9. Central Cass 8-1 38 9

10. Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier 7-1 37 NR

Others receiving votes: North Border (7-1), Rugby (8-2), Ellendale (8-1), Linton-HMB (7-1), Drake-Anamoose (8-1), Beulah (4-4), Bishop Ryan (6-1), Oakes (5-2).

 

NDAPSSA Class B Basketball Polls

(First-place votes in parenthesis)

Girls

Team Rec. Pts. LW

1. Central Cass (22) 9-0 220 1

2. Grafton 8-1 177 3

3. Kindred 9-2 176 2

4. Linton-HMB 9-1 158 4

5. Glenburn 10-0 112 6

6. Kenmare 11-0 107 7

7. Thompson 9-1 91 5

8. Wilton-Wing 10-0 85 8

9. Oakes 7-0 28 NR

10. Langdon-Edmore-Munich 9-3 23 9

Others receiving votes: Kidder County (7-1), Carrington (7-3), Center-Stanton (9-1), Northern Cass (6-2), Velva (8-2), Beulah (8-2), Trenton (6-2).

 

 

NBA…

— Clint Capela had 23 points and 15 rebounds, De’Andre Hunter scored 25 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-97. The Hawks wore black, tan and white uniforms with “MLK” sewn across the chest to commemorate the national holiday honoring slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Atlanta snapped a two-game skid. Trae Young had 20 points and 13 assists for Atlanta, which took its biggest lead, 15 points, on consecutive 3s from the right side by Kevin Huerter and Hunter with 5:59 remaining. D’Angelo Russell finished with 31 points for Minnesota, which has lost nine of 10.

UNDATED (AP) — Kevin Durant made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 36 seconds left, James Harden had 34 points and 12 assists, and the Brooklyn Nets edged the Milwaukee Bucks 125-123. Durant finished with 30 points, nine rebounds and six assists to give the Nets their fourth straight victory in a game in which two of the East’s best went toe-to-toe right down to a tense finish that ended when Khris Middleton missed a potential winning 3-pointer from the corner. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists for Milwaukee, which had its four-game winning streak stopped. Middleton added 25 points and Jrue Holiday had 22.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 26 points, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 23 and the Golden State Warriors rallied from a 14-point, fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 115-113. Dennis Schröder led Los Angeles with 25 points, LeBron James added 19 and Anthony Davis had 17 points and 17 rebounds as the Lakers had their five-game winning streak snapped.

In other King holiday action:

— R.J. Barrett scored 22 points and had 10 rebounds, and Julius Randle added 21 points and 17 rebounds to lead the New York Knicks to a 91-84 win over the Orlando Magic. Elfrid Payton chipped in with 12 points and rookie guard Immanuel Quickley added 11 for the Knicks, who improved to 7-8 with their second straight win. Nikola Vucevic had 24 points and 14 rebounds for Orlando in its sixth straight loss.

— Ja Morant had 17 points and 10 assists and took a key charge late as the Memphis Grizzlies won their fifth straight, defeating the Phoenix Suns 108-104. Morant assisted on a Grayson Allen 3-pointer with 1:06 left to give Memphis a 101-98 lead, then scored on a drive with 30.8 seconds remaining. On the ensuing possession, Morant took a charge against Chris Paul to help maintain the Memphis lead. Deandre Ayton led the Suns with 18 points and 16 rebounds. Mikal Bridges with 17 points, while Paul had 16 points and seven assists for Phoenix.

— LaMarcus Aldridge had 22 points, DeMar DeRozan had 20 points and 11 assists and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 125-104. Rudy Gay and Patty Mills came off the bench for 21 points apiece as the Spurs reserves outscored Portland’s 59-24. Reserve center Jakob Poeltl added 11 points and seven rebounds, six of which came on the offensive glass. Damian Lillard led Portland with 35 points.

 

NBA-NETS-IRVING

Irving missing seventh game

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving will miss a seventh straight game when the Brooklyn Nets host the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Nets hoped their point guard would be able to return for the showdown against the Eastern Conference powers. They listed him as questionable in Sunday’s injury report. Irving was downgraded to out on Monday afternoon.

Irving’s absence began when he missed a victory over Philadelphia on Jan. 7 for personal reasons. He was eligible to rejoin the Nets on Saturday after completing a five-day quarantine, but coach Steve Nash said the team wanted to make sure he ramped up his conditioning carefully after missing so much time.

In other NBA news:

— A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that the Cleveland Cavaliers are moving on from troubled and talented forward Kevin Porter Jr. The Cavs will either trade or release Porter, who has not played for them this season. A first-round draft pick in 2019, Porter rejoined the team only last week after being away to attend to personal issues.

NHL…

— John Gibson made 34 saves in his 20th career shutout, and Nicolas Deslauriers scored early in the third period of the Anaheim Ducks’ 1-0 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Deslauriers converted a superb pass from new Ducks defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk for his first goal of the season. The Ducks hung on to earn their first win of the season while winning their home opener for the fifth consecutive year.

DETROIT (AP) — Alexandre Texier and Pierre-Luc Dubois scored 1:16 apart early in the third period to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a two-goal lead and they held on to beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2.

Oliver Bjorkstrand scored late in the second period and Joonas Korpisalo finished with 35 saves in the Blue Jackets’ first win of the season. Bobby Ryan scored twice for Detroit. and Thomas Greiss stopped 26 shots.

In other Monday action:

— A stickless Chandler Stephenson was credited with the game-winning goal, Robin Lehner made 30 saves and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-2. Not too long after the first of Reilly Smith’s two goals tied it early in the third period, Vegas defenseman Zach Whitecloud gathered a loose puck from a faceoff in Arizona’s zone and fired a shot off Stephenson’s back to give Vegas its first lead of the game. Max Pacioretty also scored for the Golden Knights, his third goal in three games.

— Johnny Gaudreau had a goal and an assist for the Calgary Flames in Monday’s 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks. Mikael Backlund, Elias Lindholm, Mark Giordano and Rasmus Andersson with an empty-net goal also scored for the Flames. Calgary goaltender Jacob Markstrom earned a second straight win over his former team with 25 saves.

— Sam Reinhart and Curtis Lazar each scored two goals to lead the Buffalo Sabres to their first win of the season, 6-1 over the Philadelphia Flyers. Carter Hutton stopped 21 shots for the Sabres. Jack Eichel and Taylor Hall each had three assists. Reinhart had his 10th career multigoal game. Hall became the fifth player in the last 20 years to record a point in each of his first three games as a member of the Sabres.

—Jordan Kyrou got the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period, Justin Faulk scored twice and the St. Louis Blues rallied to beat the San Jose Sharks 5-4. Mike Hoffman scored his first goal as a Blue and Brayden Schenn also scored for St. Louis, which beat San Jose for the fourth straight time on home ice. Jordan Binnington made 22 saves. Logan Couture had two goals and an assist, Brent Burns had a goal and two assists, and Kevin Labanc also scored for the Sharks. Devan Dubnyk stopped 27 shots.

— Jake Allen made 25 saves in his first game with Montreal, Shea Weber got his first goal of the season and the Canadiens beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-1. Artturi Lehkonen and rookie Alexander Romanov also scored for Montreal, which beat Edmonton for the second time in three nights. Montreal’s penalty kill was key in the victory, shutting down Oilers snipers Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on seven power plays.

 

— Semyon Varlamov stopped 27 shots for his 29th career shutout, Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored with 4:09 remaining, and the New York Islanders beat the Boston Bruins 1-0 in their home opener. Adam Pelech fired a shot from the left point and Boston’s Patrice Bergeron deflected the puck up in air. Pageau batted it in past Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask to put the Islanders on the scoreboard. Varlamov missed Saturday’s game against the Rangers after he took a puck off his neck in pregame warmups. He got his second shutout in two starts this season. He had 24 saves in a 4-0 win against the Rangers last Thursday.

— Mitch Marner scored twice and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1. John Tavares also scored and Frederik Andersen made 27 saves for Toronto in first of 10 meetings between the North Division rivals. Kyle Connor scored for Winnipeg, and Connor Hellebuyck stopped 35 shots inside an empty Scotiabank Arena because of COVID-19 protocols. The Jets were without star Patrik Laine, who sat out with an upper-body injury and is listed as day-to-day.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL-TENNESSEE-PRUIT

Tennessee fires Pruitt, 9 others for ‘serious’ NCAA issues

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has fired football coach Jeremy Pruitt, two assistants and seven members of the Volunteers’ recruiting and support staff for cause after an internal investigation found what the university chancellor called “serious violations of NCAA rules.”

Chancellor Donde Plowman said Pruitt was responsible for overseeing the program.

Tennessee has been conducting an internal investigation since at least the middle of November into allegations of recruiting violations.

Tennessee will be looking for its fourth different coach since the Vols last won the Southeastern Conference Eastern Division title. Pruitt’s team went 3-7 last season.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL-POLL

Familiar names at top of poll

UNDATED (AP) — Gonzaga once again has racked up all but the two first-place votes that went to Baylor in the latest Associated Press men’s college basketball poll.

Villanova remained firmly behind the preseason top two despite not playing a game since Dec. 23 due to COVID-19 pauses within its program. Iowa and Texas swapped places to round out the top 5, while Duke plummeted from the poll for the first time since February 2016 following its loss to Virginia Tech.

Louisville also fell out while No. 18 Alabama and No. 24 UCLA were newcomers to the poll.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Michigan State postpones game

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State is postponing its game this weekend against No. 22 Illinois, moving a third straight basketball game due to a COVID-19 outbreak within coach Tom Izzo’s program.

Izzo made the announcement Monday, a day after one additional player and two non-coaching staff members tested positive for the coronavirus. Last week, three players tested positive and that led to the Spartans postponing games at No. 4 Iowa and against Indiana.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Vanderbilt women’s team ends season

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt’s women’s basketball program has decided to end its season with the Commodores struggling with a depleted roster.

The Commodores were 4-4. The start of their season had three cancellations, and they’ve played two games since having a game canceled and two others postponed. They lost on Sunday to No. 12 Kentucky 80-73. Vanderbilt’s roster has been thinned by COVID-19 issues, opt-outs, injuries, a player with myocarditis and another recovering from an ACL injury.

The Commodores join a growing list of women’s basketball teams that have decided to stop playing that now includes Duke, SMU, Virginia and San Jose State.

In other virus news:

— UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma says playing the NCAA Tournament this year is a fiscal necessity for most schools. The Hall of Famer was responding to comments by Baylor coach Kim Mulkey, who said she believes the college basketball season will continue despite the COVID-19 pandemic because of “the almighty dollar.” Auriemma said most schools can’t afford to lose the money generated by the NCAA Tournament for a second consecutive year. He said he also believes most players, coaches and school administrators are in favor of completing the season.

MLB-RED SOX-PHILLIES

Phillies get Chatham from Bosox

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired infielder C.J. Chatham from the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named or cash. Chatham hit .298 with 14 home runs and a .739 OPS in 266 minor league games. He batted .302 with two home runs in 20 games in Tripe-A in 2019.

In other MLB moves:

—A person with knowledge of the deal has confirmed to The Associated Press that left-hander Jon Lester and the Washington Nationals have an agreement in principle in place for a one-year contract. The deal is pending the successful completion of a physical exam. ESPN was first to report an agreement between Lester and the Nationals, whose manager, Dave Martinez, was the bench coach for the Chicago Cubs when the starting pitcher helped the club win the 2016 World Series.

NFL-COMBINE

NFL won’t allow in-person workouts for scouting combine

UNDATED (AP) — The NFL will not allow in-person workouts for the scouting combine for health and safety precautions because of COVID-19. The league informed teams Monday that any workouts will take place on the individual pro days on college campuses. Interviews of prospects and psychological testing and assessments will be done virtually. The league is working with club physicians and athletic trainers to obtain comprehensive medical information on each of the invited prospects. The plan will likely involve a combination of virtual interviews by club medical staffs and testing done at labs and medical facilities near the invited prospect’s residence.

In other NFL news:

— Jon Arnett, one of Southern California’s greatest running backs who went on to become a five-time Pro Bowl player for the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 85. USC says Arnett died Saturday of heart failure in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Arnett earned the nickname “Jaguar Jon” for his acrobatic agility and elusiveness running the ball that he honed as a youth gymnast. He lettered at USC from 1954-56. Arnett was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2001. Arnett was a five-time Pro Bowl selection with the Rams. He also played for the Chicago Bears during his 10-year NFL career.

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METS-GM-EXPLICIT TEXTS

Report: Mets GM admits explicit texts to female reporter

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets general manager Jared Porter sent graphic, uninvited text messages and images to a female reporter in 2016 while working for the Chicago Cubs in their front office, according to an ESPN report.

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Capitol complex temporarily locked down during a rehearsal for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration after a fire in a homeless encampment roughly a mile away sent a plume of smoke into the air and caused security concerns. But law enforcement officials say there was no threat to the public and Monday’s fire was not believed to be a threat to the inauguration. Local firefighters put out the blaze quickly. Meanwhile, the Secret Service has issued a bulletin about what it sees as an “uptick” in National Guard troops in Washington posting pictures and details of their operations online. It is urging them to stop immediately.

 

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris pitched in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day service projects ahead of inaugural events. Their work Monday came as a militarized and jittery Washington prepared for a swearing-in that will play out under extraordinary security. Biden and his wife, Jill, joined an assembly line in a Philadelphia parking lot, filling food boxes for people in need. Harris also took part in a service event in Washington. Some 25,000 National Guard troops have been dispatched across the city to bolster security. Monuments have been closed to the public until after Wednesday’s inaugural events.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden plans to unveil a sweeping immigration bill on Day One of his administration. A person granted anonymity to discuss the legislation says it would provide an eight-year path to citizenship for an estimated 11 million people living in the U.S. without legal status. It’s a massive reversal from the Trump administration’s harsh immigration policies. The legislation puts Biden on track to deliver on a major campaign promise after four years of President Donald Trump’s restrictive policies. But it does not include beefed-up border security, which puts passage in Congress in doubt.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden’s national security Cabinet may be bare on Day One of his presidency. His nominees to head the State Department, the Pentagon, the Department of Homeland Security and the intelligence community are facing a series of confirmation hearings starting on inauguration eve. None is likely to be confirmed by the time Biden takes the oath of office Wednesday. The Senate typically confirms some nominees, particularly the secretary of defense, on Inauguration Day. But raw feelings about President Donald Trump four years ago led to Democratic-caused delays, except for James Mattis at the Pentagon. This year the tension is heightened by Trump’s impeachment.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen is calling on Congress to do more to fight a deep pandemic-induced recession. In testimony prepared for her Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, Yellen says the threats of a longer and even worse downturn are too great to cut back on support now. She says that without further action, the U.S. risks a longer, more painful recession now and long-term scarring of the economy later. Yellen would be the first woman to lead the Treasury Department. She was the nation’s first female chair of the Federal Reserve.

 

MOUNT POCONO, Pa. (AP) — Authorities have lifted a shelter-in-place order hours after a string of shootings left at least four people injured in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains. Authorities early Tuesday tweeted that while the investigation is ongoing, they don’t believe the public is in “imminent danger.” Shots rang out Monday not far from each other in at least four different areas of Monroe County, Pennsylvania. A woman was flown to a hospital with a gunshot wound to her back, while another victim appeared to be shot in the head. One of the other victims suffered a gunshot to the arm and the fourth victim was hit in the leg. None of their conditions were disclosed. No suspects had been arrested.