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This Day In History, March 1, 1966 – Trinity Hospital closes it’s doors. . . . . from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History & Jamestown Regional Medical Center website.
Trinity locked its doors and the remaining equipment and patients were moved to Jamestown Hospital. The new arrangement gave the community a facility with 127 beds. Nine months later, Jamestown Hospital agreed to serve as a teaching hospital for students at North Dakota State School of Science. A 12-month practical nursing program began here on December 26, 1966.
More information and photo posted at CSiNewsNow.com
Update
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Fire Department was called about 4:39-p.m. Sunday, to a report of smoke coming from the former Wagner’s Tire Service building at the corner of 10 Avenue SW and 17 street SW, next to NAPA auto parts.
City Fire Chief Jim Reuther says, when the units arrived at the scene firefighters entered the building through the thick smoke. It was discovered that there was a vehicle fire in the building.
He says Ladder 1 was at the scene to provide the truck’s hot spot detection system, that determine that the truck inside the building was the origin of the fire.
He says the damage was extensive to the truck. The building had fire and smoke damage.
Six city fire units and 25 firefighters were on the scene, along with Jamestown Police, and Jamestown Area Ambulance Service.
Valley City (NDHP) The North Dakota Highway Patrol, Barnes County Sheriff’s Office Investigate a two vehicles crash Saturday about 12:50-p.m.at the intersection of North Dakota Highway 1 and Barnes County 22.
Valley City Rural Fire District Chief Scott Magnuson reported one individual was extricated from one of the vehicle at the scene. Three individuals were taken to Mercy Hospital in Valley City by the Barnes County Ambulance, for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
The crash remains under investigation.
UPDATE
Valley City (VCPD) Valley City Police Chief Phil Hatcher on Friday afternoon reported that as of that time the Thursday evening shooting incident in Valley City was still under investigation.
He said it appears that both parties involved in this incident knew each other and no known threat exists to the general public.
The victim, a 31 year old Valley City resident is recovering in a Fargo hospital.
The suspect, 26 year old Alex Morridian from Valley City has been arrested and is awaiting a formal appearance in Barnes County District Court, charged with Attempted Murder, a Class A Felony, for which a maximum penalty is 20 years in prison a $20,000 fine, or both may be imposed.
If anyone had information in regard to the case, or any others, please contact Valley City Police at 701-845-311o.
Previously….
Valley City (VCPD) The Valley City Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday evening around 7-p.m., in the 500 block of 11th Avenue SW.
Police Chief Phil Hatcher says, “Officers quickly responded and assisted in securing the area and providing medical assistance to a male that had suffered a gunshot wound to the torso.”
The wounded person was taken by Barnes County Ambulance to CHI Mercy Hospital and later to a medical facility in Fargo. The suspect was taken into custody. There is no current threat to the public.
No other information will be released at this time until investigations are complete. More details will be reported Friday.
NDDoH
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The daily COVID-19 update posted by North Dakota health officials remained largely unchanged since Saturday, with no new deaths or hospitalizations due to the coronavirus. Officials confirmed 31 new cases, increasing the total number of positive tests to 99,809 since the start of the pandemic. The COVID Tracking Project reports that one in every 1,377 people in North Dakota tested positive in the past week. The rolling average number of daily new cases in the state over the last two weeks has remained mostly constant at about 79 per day. Project researchers say North Dakota ranks 46th in the country for new cases per capita in that span.
COVID-19 Stats
Sun. Feb. 28, 2021
11am
Barnes:
New Positives 2
Total Positives 1291
Active 7
Recovered 1253
Stutsman
New Positives 0
Total Positives 3290
Active 7
Recovered 3190
ND New Cases Sunday
NEW CASES: 31 (seven-day daily average: 78)
TOTAL ACTIVE CASES: 605
TOTAL CASES: 99,809
TOTAL RECOVERED: 97,759
DAILY TEST POSITIVITY RATE: 2.40%
The average number of daily tests in ND is 4,988, while only 1,292 tests were conducted Sunday.
ND
ACTIVE HOSPITALIZATIONS: 21
TOTAL HOSPITALIZATIONS: 3,867
DEATHS, NEWLY REPORTED: 0
TOTAL DEATHS: 1,445
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — State data shows nearly 10% of residents in North Dakota have completed both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. According to data from the North Dakota Department of Health, nearly 70,000 people in the state, or 9.5% of the population, have received the full two-dose series. More than 126,000, or 17.3%, have received the first dose. North Dakota reported three additional COVID-19-related deaths on Saturday, bringing the state’s death toll to 1,445 since the pandemic began. Another 71 cases were confirmed, for a total of 99,780 cases overall. Meanwhile, the North Dakota Department of Commerce announced $20 million in grants to help the state’s hotels, motels and lodging businesses that lost revenue due to the pandemic.
UPDATE
Saturday Facebook announcement from Central Valley Health: All the Covid vaccination clinics for March 1,2, & 4 have been closed. We will re-evaluate the number on Monday. We do want to offer a few slots to any high risk individuals the week of March 1 who may have missed the announcements or do not have access to a computer. More information and more vaccine is arriving over the next few weeks. Stay tuned and thanks for your patience.The first and second dose of the COVID Pfizer Vaccination Clinic will be Tues March 2 for those who have pre-registered from 9am to 1:30pm at the Jamestown Civic Center Exchequer Room.
Thurs March 4 from 10-a.m., to 2-p.m. the COVID Vaccination Clinic is for the first and second dose of the vaccine, for those who have pre-registered, also at the Jamestown Civic Center, Exchequer Room, use the north entrance.
Valley City (CCHD 2-27-21) City-County Health District (CCHD) is prepared to move into the final eligible priority groups within Phase 1B of North Dakota’s COVID-19 vaccination plan: childcare workers, preschool and K-12 school workers.
Due to a substantial allocation of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, CCHD is offering a mass-vaccination clinic on Wednesday, March 3rd from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Valley City Jr/Sr High School Gym. “We are grateful for the support of Valley City Public Schools in hosting these safe and convenient events,” said Theresa Will, Administrator for CCHD.
Those who are currently eligible, who wish to be vaccinated by City-County Health District must register for an appointment by visiting www.citycountyhealth.org/covid-19-vaccine. Those in need of clinic registration support are encouraged to call CCHD at 701-845-8518.
The Health District reports 3,535 vaccines administered in the County to date with 2,122 given by CCHD. Vaccine coverage rates are growing positively—currently at 23.4% for 1st doses in Barnes County and 12.2% coverage for 2nd doses.
For information and updates related to COVID-19 vaccination in North Dakota, visit the NDDoH website at www.health.nd.gov/covid-19-vaccine-information.
Jamestown (CVHD) Central Valley Health District this week will have COVID-19 Testing, Monday Wednesday and Friday at rhe Janestown Civic Center from 11-a.m. to 12 noon.
Valley City (Chamber) The Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce has announced, an increase in the amount of the maximum Chamber Bucks able to purchase, in the For Love of Local economic stimulus program.
Chamber Executive, Kay Vinjee says that now, the maximum amount that can be purchased is $1,000, up from $500, and the Chamber Bucks can now be purchased by each family member.
She pointed out that the program continues to be very successful, with the intent of bolstering the local economy to keep the Valley City community strong. The Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce website has more details about terms, conditions, and special offers regarding the use of Chamber Bucks.
Valley City (CSi) A meeting to begin an update to the Barnes County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday, March 1, 2021, in the Skoal Room in the Student Center at Valley City State University.
The plan update will review mitigation strategies for Barnes County and the incorporated cities. Townships and unincorporated cities are included under the county jurisdiction. Representatives from each jurisdiction in the county are invited to attend. The meeting is open to the public.
For more information, please contact Barnes County Emergency Manager Sue Lloyd at 701-845-8510; email: slloyd@barnescounty.us or Planner Daniel Schwartz at Nexus at 701-989-7970; email: dschwartz@nexusplanco.com
Bismarck (CSi) – The North Dakota Department of Commerce Friday announced that $20 million in grant funds are available for round two of the Hospitality Economic Resiliency Grant PLUS which will be open for applications on March 9 at 10 a.m. CST.
The Hospitality Economic Resiliency Grant PLUS expands the Hospitality Economic Resiliency Grant (HERG) to provide funding for the accommodation sector which includes hotels, motels, lodges, and resort establishments. The Hospitality Economic Resiliently Grant PLUS is intended to assist the state’s hotels, motels and lodging businesses who have been impacted by loss of revenue due to low occupancy rates as a result of the pandemic.
The grant is not intended for private vacation rentals or bed-and-breakfasts who rent rooms, apartments, condos or homes to the traveling public through online marketplaces. Extended stay hotels that offer rooms for an ongoing nightly basis are eligible but, those who only serve long-term stays defined as 30 days or more are not eligible.
Eligible facilities may apply for up to $40,000. Applicants with more than one facility may apply for up to $80,000 with maximum of $40,000 to be used per location. Grant recipients are required to comply with ND Smart Restart protocols.
Funds must be used to reimburse eligible entities for costs in operations, like payroll, rent and utilities. Eligible expenses must have been incurred on or after March 27, 2020, and no later than Dec. 29, 2020.
Recipients of the first round of the Hospitality Economic Resiliency Grant PLUS may be eligible for round two funds if the recipient received less than the full eligible amount. In this case, the recipient may be eligible for the difference between the two rounds, up to the maximum distribution allowed per grant. Different expenses from round one reimbursements must be submitted to receive round two funds.
Applications will be processed as they are received. Funding will be approved if the application meets all criteria and funding is available. Additional information is available at belegendary.link/PHERG.
Bismarck (CSi) – The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality awarded loans for water projects to two communities and a water district through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program in January and February.
- Cooperstown received an $800,000 DWSRF loan to replace eight blocks of asbestos cement water main that reached the end of its service life and resulted in numerous water main breaks. This project will ensure reliable water service to residents.
- Lakota received a $313,000 DWSRF loan to replace a 10” transmission line from the water treatment plant to the distribution system after a sudden failure in 2020. This project will restore an adequate quantity of water to the system.
- North Prairie Regional Water District received a $3,825,000 DWSRF loan to construct 18 miles of transmission line, a new booster station, rehabilitate an existing booster station, and construct approximately 160 miles of water main line serving approximately 140 new users. The project will provide a more reliable source of quality water.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provides part of the DWSRF Program’s funding, which offers below-market interest rate loans to political subdivisions for financing projects authorized under the Safe Drinking Water Act. DWSRF programs operate nationwide to provide funding to maintain and improve the infrastructure that protects our vital water resources.
Loans are awarded to projects that are listed on the NDDEQ project priority list based on project eligibility and ability to repay.
WEST FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The assistant principal at a West Fargo high school who was arrested over the weekend will be back on the job this week. Sheyenne High School Assistant Principal Nathan Schleicher was arrested for driving under the influence and DUI refusal Saturday. West Fargo school district administrators say any decisions regarding any potential action against Schleicher will be made once his case is settled. The Fargo Police Department is handling the criminal investigation related to this arrest.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Top Republicans in the North Dakota House called Friday for GOP state Rep. Luke Simons to resign following a report that alleges a pattern of threats and sexual harassment. House Majority Leader Chet Pollert and others in leadership said if Simons doesn’t resign, the Legislature will weigh options, including expulsion. Lawyers for the Legislature documented allegations against Simons. Legislative Council Director John Bjornson said he decided to release the documents following an incident Tuesday at the Capitol cafeteria where Simons accosted a pair of Democratic lawmakers in profane language over a disagreement about wearing a mask. A person at Simons’ home said Friday he is not speaking to news media.
SEBEKA, Minn. (AP) — Authorities say two suspects were killed and a sheriff’s deputy was wounded in a shootout that began with a traffic traffic stop in northwestern Minnesota. The Wadena County Sheriff’s Office says the incident began about 8:45 p.m. Saturday after a struggle ensued between the deputy and motorist who was pulled over near Sebeka. The confrontation continued when a second suspect and a Sebeka police officer, arrived on scene At least one of the motorists began shooting at the officers, according to the statement. One of the officers returned fire. All four people were struck by gunfire. The wounded deputy suffered serious, non-life threatening injuries, The Sebeka officer was struck in the protective vest and did not require treatment.
In Sports
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Saturday
BOY’S PREP BASKETBALL
Four Winds 76, Harvey-Wells County 51
Class A – EDC Tournament=
Grand Forks Red River 72, Valley City 59
Fargo North 79, Devils Lake 58
Grand Forks Central 67, Fargo South 60
Class A – WDC Tournament=
Bismarck Century 99, Watford City 42
Class B District 5=
Semifinal=
LaMoure-Litchville-Marion 49, Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier 46, OT
Class B District 6=
Semifinal=
Kidder County 66, Strasburg-Zeeland 57
Class B District 7=
Consolation=
Lakota 70, Warwick 62
Semifinal=
New Rockford-Sheyenne 75, Dakota Prairie 66
Class B District 9=
Semifinal=
Flasher 54, New Salem-Almont 52
Class B District 10=
Semifinal=
Central McLean 52, Wilton-Wing 49
Garrison 57, Washburn 44
Class B District 11=
Consolation=
Westhope-Newburg 74, Towner-Granville-Upham 41
Class B District 12=
Consolation=
Lewis and Clark-Berthold 61, Glenburn 43
Class B District 15=
Consolation=
Alexander 68, New Town 45
Semifinal=
White Shield 74, Trinity Christian 61
Class B District 16=
Semifinal=
Powers Lake 68, Stanley 42
Ray 57, Burke County 50
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=
Valley City 60, Wahpeton 40
Class A – EDC Tournament=
Fargo South 69, Grand Forks Central 56
Saturday
Men’s Basketball
GPAC Men’s Basketball
Postseason Tournament
Northwester, IA. 74 Jamestown 69
ORANGE CITY, Iowa (UJ)– An 11-4 run late in the second half by Northwestern College helped turn the tables Saturday as the 23rd-ranked Red Raiders defeated the University of Jamestown men’s basketball team 74-69 in the GPAC semifinals.
Jamestown (UJ) The sixth-ranked University of Jamestown women’s wrestling team won their third straight KCAC conference championship Saturday afternoon at Harold Newman Arena.
The Jimmies scored 208.5 points, with Midland (Neb.) University second at 173 points and York (Neb.) College third with 114.5 points.
Seven UJ wrestlers were conference champions, while two finished second and two placed third.
NDSU Football
Javon Williams Jr. and Romeir Elliott each had a pair of touchdown runs, and Southern Illinois beat top-ranked North Dakota State 38-14 that ended the Bison’s 39-game winning streak. North Dakota State (2-1, 1-1 Missouri Valley), which has won three straight FCS championships, last lost on Nov. 4, 2017 to then-No. 8 South Dakota State. The Salukis (2-1, 1-1) snapped an eight-game losing streak to the Bison. Williams ran for a 3-yard score and Elliott broke loose for a 20-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Both scores followed a North Dakota State turnover.
NBA..
— Devin Booker scored 21 of his season-high 43 points in the third quarter to carry Phoenix to its 14th win in 17 games, 118-99 over the Timberwolves. DeAndre Ayton added 22 points and 10 rebounds for Phoenix, which is tied for third in the West with the Clippers.
UNDATED (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have followed a five-game skid with a five-game winning streak.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH’-nihs an-teh-toh-KOON’-poh) poured in 36 points and the Bucks closed on a 9-0 run to beat the Clippers, 105-100. The reigning MVP put Milwaukee ahead with a pair of free throws and added a dunk that caused Clippers coach Ty Lue to call timeout.
Middleton added 19 points, six rebounds and eight assists for the Bucks, who won for the first time in 11 games this season when trailing after three quarters.
Kawhi (kah-WY’) Leonard had a team-high 25 points, including a jumper that put Los Angeles ahead, 100-96 with 4:01 to play.
Also on the NBA schedule:
— LeBron James scored 19 points in his 1,300th regular-season appearance as the Lakers routed the Warriors 117-91. Markieff Morris and Alex Caruso each had 13 points, while Dennis Schroder and Kyle Kuzma (KOOZ’-mah) had 12 as Los Angeles won its second straight since dropping five of their first six games without All-Star Anthony Davis.
— Jayson Tatum hit a pair of driving baskets in the final 15 seconds to help the Celtics escape with a 111-110 triumph over the Wizards. Tatum finished with 31 points and Kemba Walker had 21 for the Celts, who have their first winning streak since late January after withstanding Bradley Beal’s 46-point performance.
— The Heat climbed to .500 and extended their season-high winning streak to six games by downing the Hawks, 109-99. Kendrick Nunn delivered 24 points and Bam Adebayo (ad-eh-BY’-oh) added 16 with 13 rebounds as Miami won for the 10th time in 13 games since a 7-14 start.
— The Knicks moved over .500 at 18-17 by winning for the seventh time in nine games, a 109-90 rout of the Pistons. Julius Randle scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half as New York moved into fourth place in the Eastern Conference. It’s the first time the Knicks have been above .500 this late in a season since 2012-13.
— Justise Winslow scored 20 points as the Grizzlies sent the Rockets to their 11th consecutive loss, 133-94. Brandon Clarke added 16 points for Memphis, which held the Rockets to 4-for-45 from 3-point range.
— PJ Washington scored a career-high 42 points and the Hornets closed on a 12-3 run to send the Kings to their 10th loss in 11 games, 128-127 at Sacramento. Malik Monk furnished 21 points, including a three-point play with 1.4 seconds remaining.
— Sunday’s game between the Raptors and Bulls was postponed due to COVID-19 issues with Toronto. The league said the Raptors are dealing with positive test results along with ongoing contact tracing issues. Toronto played Friday without starting forward Pascal Siakam (see-A’-kam), head coach Nick Nurse and several other assistants and staffers because of virus-related issues.
NBA-HAWKS
Bogdanovic progressing
ATLANTA (AP) — Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (BOY’-ahn bahg-DAH’-noh-vich) has progressed to one-on-one drills with contact as he recovers from a fractured right knee. The 28-year-old has been out since a Jan. 9 game against the Charlotte Hornets.
He had hoped to return before the March 5-10 All-Star break, but it appears his recovery will take a bit longer.
T25 MEN’S BASKETBALL-SCHEDULE
Bulldogs show some bite in 73-61 win over No. 8 Villanova
UNDATED (AP) — Villanova and Ohio State became the sixth and seventh top-15 men’s basketball team to lose this weekend, although the Buckeyes fell to a top-10 squad.
Butler was just 8-13 this season before Chuck Harris dropped in 20 points and Jair (jah-EER’) Bolden added 15 in the Bulldogs’ 73-61 stunner over the eighth-ranked Wildcats.
Butler limited the Wildcats to one basket during a 16-3 run over the final seven minutes of the first half, putting the Bulldogs ahead, 31-20.
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl finished with 16 points and 16 rebounds for Villanova, which had won 13 of its previous 15 and was favored by 10 ½ points.
Luka Garza and Joe Wieskamp combined for 43 points and 17 rebounds as ninth-ranked Iowa silenced the fourth-ranked Buckeyes, 73-57.
Garza finished with 24 points and 11 rebounds for the Hawkeyes, who have won five of their last six with two games left in the regular season. Wieskamp shot 5-for-9 from 3-point range and delivered 19 points with six boards, helping Iowa bounce back from a midweek loss to No. 3 Michigan.
EJ Liddell had a team-high 15 points for the Buckeyes, who lost for the third time in eight days after receiving serious consideration for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Elsewhere in top-25 men’s basketball:
— No. 12 Houston blew out South Florida, 98-52 as Quentin Grimes scored all 22 of his points by halftime. DeJon Jarreau added 16 points, eight rebounds and six assists for Houston, which won its third straight and reached 20 wins for the sixth consecutive season.
NHL..
The Bruins kept pace as Charlie Coyle scored the first and last goals of a 4-1 verdict over the Rangers. Charlie McAvoy added a goal and an assist for the B’s, who dropped their previous two games by a combined 13-4 before limiting the Blueshirts to 21 shots.
Trent Frederic also scored and Tuukka (TOO’-kah) Rask stopped 20 shots for Boston.
The Bruins kept pace as Charlie Coyle scored the first and last goals of a 4-1 verdict over the Rangers. Charlie McAvoy added a goal and an assist for the B’s, who dropped their previous two games by a combined 13-4 before limiting the Blueshirts to 21 shots.
Trent Frederic also scored and Tuukka (TOO’-kah) Rask stopped 20 shots for Boston.
UNDATED (AP) — The Washington Capitals continue to pace the NHL’s East Division by two points over Boston following road victories by each team in the New York-metropolitan area.
The Capitals picked up their third straight win as Alex Ovechkin snapped a 2-2 tie late in the second period of a 3-2 victory and a weekend sweep at New Jersey. Ovechkin had just one goal in his previous eight games before sending the Caps to their sixth victory in eight games.
Ilya Samsonov (sam-SOH’-nahv) stopped 19 shots in his first start since Jan. 17 due to COVID-19.
— The Blackhawks coasted to a 7-2 win over the Red Wings as Patrick Kane scored his 400th career goal, Kevin Lankinen made a career-high 44 saves. Kane also set up a pair of scores, Ryan Carpenter tallied twice and Alex DeBrincat (deh-BRIHN’-kat) collected a goal and three assists in Chicago’s third win in four games.
Elsewhere on NHL ice:
— The Penguins had won six of eight before being shut out for the first time this season, 2-0 by the Islanders. Oliver Wahlstrom and Jean-Gabriel Pageau (PA’-zhoh) each scored power-play goals and rookie Ilya Sorokin made 20 saves in earning his second consecutive shutout.
— The Flyers posted their second straight shutout of the Sabres as Carter Hart stopped 28 shots in a 3-0 victory. Sean Couturier (koo-TOOR’-ee-ay) and Michael Raffl (RAH’-ful) broke the game open by scoring 75 seconds apart early in the second period.
— Columbus dropped its fifth in a row as Nick Cousins, Eeli Tolvanen and Erik Haula scored in the Predators’ fourth win in five games, 3-1 over the Blue Jackets. Roman Josi (YOH’-see) had two assists and Juuse Saros (YOO’-see SAH’-rohs) turned back 28 shots for the winners.
PGA-WORKDAY CHAMPIONSHIP
Morikawa conquers early yip to win WGC event
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Reigning PGA champion Collin Morikawa completed a victory at the WGC Workday Championship in Florida.
Morikawa shook off an early mistake and closed with a 3-under 69 for a three-stroke win over Brooks Koepka (KEHP’-kuh), Viktor Hovland and Billy Horschel.
Morikawa finished at 18-under in becoming the 24th player to win a major and a World Golf Championship title since this series began in 1999. He joined Tigers Woods as the only players to win both before turning 25.
PGA-PUERTO RICO OPEN
Grace outlasts field to win
RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (AP) — Branden Grace closed eagle-birdie to win the Puerto Rico Open.
Grace holed out from a greenside bunker for eagle on the par-4 17th and birdied the par-5 18th for a 6-under 66 and a one-stroke victory over Jhonattan Vegas at windy Grand Reserve.
Grace was 19 under in an emotional triumph following his father’s January death after a month-long fight with the coronavirus.
LPGA TOUR
Korda makes it 2 straight wins for her family
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Nelly Korda made it two in a row for the Korda family. She closed with a 3-under 69 at Lake Nona for a three-shot victory in the Gainbridge LPGA. This was one month after older sister Jessica won the season-opening Tournament of Champions. Korda won for the fourth time, and first in America.
Annika Sorenstam ended her one-time appearance with a 76 to finish last among the players who made the cut. The 50-year-old Sorenstam was playing for the first time since retiring more than 12 years ago.
PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS
Sutherland claims Cologuard Classic crown
TUCSON, Ari. (AP) — Kevin Sutherland shot a 4-under 69 to overtake third-round leader Mike Weir and capture the Cologuard Classic in Tucson.
Weir doubled his lead over Sutherland during the final round but ran into trouble late in the day, carding bogeys on two of his final three holes to shoot an even-par 73.
Phil Mickelson’s long-shot bid to win his first three PGA Tour Champions starts came to a screeching halt with a triple bogey on the par-4 ninth. He shot 73 to finish 11 shots back.
NASCAR-HOMESTEAD
Byron wins at Homestead
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — William Byron has given NASCAR its third surprise winner in as many weeks.
Byron controlled most of the final two stages at Homestead-Miami Speedway and won for the second time in 111 Cup starts. His first one came at Daytona last August and landed him one of the final spots in the playoffs.
Byron joins Michael McDowell and Christopher Bell in the relatively odd group of 2021 winners.
Tyler Reddick was second, nearly 3 seconds back. He was followed by Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Larson and Kevin Harvick.
MLB-NEWS
Dozier gets 4-year pact from Royals
UNDATED (AP) — The Kansas City Royals and third baseman Hunter Dozier have agreed to a four-year, $25 million, four-year contract that includes a fifth-year option. That’s according to a person with knowledge of the agreement. The 29-year-old Dozier had a breakthrough 2019 season in which he hit 26 homers, tied for the American League lead with 10 triples and drove in 84 runs. But he missed the start of last season with COVID-19 and wound up hitting just .228 with six homers and 12 RBIs in 44 games.
In other major league news:
— Fernando Tatis (tah-TEES’) Jr. gets a full no-trade provision through 2028 as part of his $330 million, 14-year contract with the Padres. The shortstop receives a $10 million bonus, but his annual salary doesn’t kick into eight figures until 2024 before climbing to $20 million each of the next two years.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL-NEWS
Clemson all-ACC cornerback Kendrick no longer with Tigers
UNDATED (AP) — Clemson starting cornerback Derion Kendrick is no longer part of the Tigers’ program. The 6-foot, 190-pound senior was a highly talented player who last season had several discipline issues and did not play in three games.
Kendrick becomes the second defensive starter gone from last year’s group, which finished 15th nationally with 326 yards allowed a game.
US-SOCCER FEDERATION-ATHLETES COUNCIL
US Soccer council member removed after controversial speech
CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. Soccer Federation’s athletes council has removed one its members, a day after he made a speech at the federation’s annual general meeting against removing an anti-kneeling policy.
Seth Jahn, a 38-year-old from Florida who played for the U.S. seven-a-side ParaOlympic team at the 2015 Parapan American Games, spoke against repeal of what was known as Policy 604-1, put in place in response to U.S. women’s team star Megan Rapinoe kneeling in support of Colin Kaepernick.
Jahn said those who kneel “don’t care about defending half of our country.”
In world and national news…
WASHINGTON (AP) — China appears to be moving faster toward a capability to launch its newer nuclear missiles from underground silos. This could improve its ability to retaliate after absorbing a nuclear first strike. That’s according to an American expert who analyzed satellite images of recent construction at a missile training area. A longtime watcher of U.S., Russian and Chinese nuclear forces, Hans Kristensen, says the imagery suggests China is seeking to counter what it views as a growing threat from the United States. The U.S. points to China’s nuclear modernization as a justification for investing hundreds of billions of dollars to build an all-new nuclear arsenal.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has called for Republican Party unity on his return to the political stage for the first time since losing the White House to Joe Biden. Trump closed out a conservative political conference in Florida on Sunday and told cheering attendees that he is sticking with the GOP and not forming a third party. Trump said Republicans would stand united, yet he also criticized those who supported his impeachment and denounced his incitement of rioters at the U.S. Capitol. The former president also repeated familiar falsehoods about the November election.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is beginning debate on the biggest overhaul of U.S. elections law in a generation. Legislation from Democrats would touch virtually every aspect of the electoral process — striking down hurdles to voting, curbing partisan gerrymandering and curtailing big money in politics. Republicans see those very measures as a threat that would limit the power of states to conduct elections and ultimately benefit Democrats. The stakes are enormous with both control of Congress and President Joe Biden’s legislative agenda in the balance. But at its core, a more foundational principle of American democracy is at play: access to the ballot.
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden is planning a virtual meeting with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Monday’s meeting is a chance for them to talk more fully about migration, the coronavirus and economic and national security issues. Mexico’s president has said he intends to propose to Biden a new Bracero-style immigrant labor program that could bring 600,000 to 800,000 Mexican and Central American immigrants a year to work legally in the United States. A senior Biden administration official declines to say whether Biden will back or oppose the proposal. The original Bracero program allowed Mexicans to work temporarily in the U.S. to fill labor shortages during and after World War II.
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