Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Apr 12

CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY..Rain and snow. Colder. Little or no new snow accumulation in the  Jamestown are. New snow accumulation up to 1 inch in the Valley City area. Highs in the upper 30s.  Temperature falling through the afternoon. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph increasing to around 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph in the afternoon.

 

.TONIGHT…Snow likely. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.

.TUESDAY…Mostly cloudy with snow likely. Patchy blowing and drifting snow. Snow accumulation around 1 inch. Total snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches. Highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 60 percent in the Jamestown area, 70-percent in the Valley City area.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in

the evening. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 30s. North winds

15 to 20 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.

.THURSDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow

after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s.

.FRIDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

A prolonged period of snow is expected Monday into Tuesday night.
Although confidence is high that most areas across the region will
experience snow, confidence is much lower as to how this snow will
impact travel and other concerns. Ground temperatures are rather
warm and snowfall accumulations will be dependent on snowfall rates.
Heavier snowfall rates will likely accumulate, while lighter
snowfall rates will lead to melting as the snow reaches the ground.
Several rounds of heavier snowfall are expected during this period,
likely leading to slushy accumulation followed by melting. Travel
may be impacted at times due to snow and lower visibilities, so be
sure to check the latest forecast and road conditions before
traveling over the next few days.

Fire Danger Rating

Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown City Fire Department was called this (Mon.) morning at 6:21 to a smoldering utility pole in front of 817 17^th Street Southeast.

Fire Department Lt. Sheldon Mohr says the incident was started by rain shorting out the wires.

Damage was confined the utility pole.

The City Fire Department was on standby until a crew from Otter Tail Power arrived on the scene.

24 City Fire Fighters and three units were on the scene about an hour.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota reports 48 people have tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the statewide total for active cases to 1,111. The average number of cases has been on the rise in recent weeks. Over the past two weeks, the rolling average number of daily new cases has increased by 20%, according to Johns Hopkins University researchers. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 276,426 people have received at least one dose of a vaccine. That’s about 36% of the state’s population.

NDDOH

COVID-19 Stats

Sun Apr 11, 2021

11-a.m.

Barnes

New Positives 1

Total Positives: 1356

Active: 14

Recovered 1311

Stutsman:

New Positives: 0

Total Positives: 3379

Active: 36

Recovered: 3263

 

Valley City  –  City-County Health District  has available all three COVID-19 vaccines  for  Barnes County residents  16, and older. with the Pfizer Vaccine.

Administrator Theresa Will says, for those 18 and older, the Moderna or Johnson and Johnson vaccines are a viable option.

Also, businesses wanting to schedule a vaccination clinic can call the City County Health District office at 845-8518. The Johnson and Johnson vaccine requires a group of five or more. She said the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine clinic requires 10 or more people.

Individuals can get registered for a vaccination by visiting the CCHD  website www.citycountyhealth.org/covid-19-vaccine. Those  needing registration support should call 845-8518.

Jamestown  (CVHD) Stutsman County tops 13,083 COVID-19 vaccinations given as of April 8,
2021. Central Valley Health District (CVHD) has administered 5,796 Moderna vaccinations and
2,469 Pfizer vaccinations and 160 Johnson and Johnson vaccinations, totally 8,425 vaccinations
given as of this week. To date, 44.5% of Stutsman County residents have been vaccinated with
at least once dose of the COVID vaccine, according to the ND Department of Health’s
(NDDOH) dashboard. Vaccinations continue to be given in the county by the enrolled providers
including public health, pharmacies, congregate living agencies, and other healthcare facilities.
“Vaccination efforts continue throughout the community. We continue to receive increased
allocations of vaccine and we anticipates that anyone wanting to be vaccinated should be able to
do so.” reports Robin Iszler, CVHD Unit Administrator.
CVHD is aware that some people might have hesitancy in receiving the COVID vaccination.
Some of the common questions/concerns regarding the vaccine that CVHD hears from the
community includes:
· Should I be vaccinated if I had COVID? Yes. Vaccination can offer protection from
reinfection. You can wait for 90 days following a positive COVID test if you would like.
Vaccination can prevent you from transmitting the disease to others.
· Are there serious risks to vaccinations? No. While very uncommon, anaphylactic
reactions have occurred following the vaccination, which is why is it requested to remain
on site for monitoring following an injection. Over 167 million doses have been
administered worldwide with very few serious reactions.
· Does the COVID vaccine cause infertility? No. This is a false claim and there is no
evidence that COVID vaccine can lead to infertility. Information about this false claim
can be reviewed in a NDDOH document found on the CVHD website at
https://bit.ly/2OxXmVs.
· I would rather just have the disease than get a vaccine! Contracting COVID has
proven to be deadly for some and has caused serious long term side effects for others.
Receiving a vaccination prevents damage to your body caused by the disease. This
damage can impact you for the rest of your life. The COVID vaccine does not include
the live virus, meaning it does not give you the disease, rather it helps your body
recognize the disease and improves your ability to fight the virus naturally.
Central Valley Health District

CVHD encourages anyone wishing to receive a vaccination to sign up for the first available
appointment offered to them. CVHD currently has open vaccination appointments available and
they are posted on their website at www.centralvalleyhealth.org. Participants who cannot
register themselves are encouraged to call CVHD at 252-8130 for assistance.

Jamestown (CVHD)  Central Valley Health District continue to have COVID-19 Testing at the Jamestown Civic Center in April from 11-a.m. to 12 noon,  at the Jamestown Civic Center,  April, 12, 14, 16,19, 21, 23, 26,28, 30, using the Rapid Testing, BinaxNow.

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

Valley City  (VCPS)  Valley City Public Schools is excited to announce that they are seeking nominations for the 2021 VCPS Teacher of the Year award. The information that you need to nominate a teacher can be found at the VCPS website at Hiliners or by picking up the nomination form at the school district office.

Superintendent Josh Johnson said, “Please help us recognize the accomplishments of our teachers by nominating a teacher that you think is deserving of this award. The deadline to nominate is Friday, April 23rd at 4:00pm and the winner of the 2021 “T.O.Y” will be honored at the beginning of May.”

Nominations may be received from all Valley City Public School District employees, students, parents, and community members. A selection committee consisting of a School Board Representative, Superintendent, Administrator, and two previous “T.O.Y” winners will make the final selection for this award.

All completed nominations can be emailed to josh.johnson@k12.nd.us or mailed/delivered to the district office at 460 Central Ave N., Valley City, ND 58072.

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Hundreds of people gathered in Fargo to counter-protest a ‘White Lives Matter’ event that was reportedly planned at the city hall, but never materialized. KFGO-AM reports a Black Lives Matter protest marched from Fargo’s Island Park to the city hall. There had been reports on Friday that a ‘White Lives Matter’ protest was planned there, but no protesters affiliated with that event showed up. ‘White Lives Matter’ has been described by the Southern Poverty Law Center, a civil rights group, as racist and part of a white supremacist movement.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A motorcyclist has been killed after colliding with a car near Mandan, North Dakota. A man driving a Ford Taurus was turning left and crossing the motorcycle’s lane of traffic on the Memorial Highway, where the collision occurred on Friday. The motorcyclist, Theodore Heidrich, was transported to a Bismarck Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the Ford Taurus, Ronald Newman, was not injured. The North Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

 

WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — Williston State College has named the finalists in its search for a new president. The Grand Forks Herald reported Saturday that six candidates interviewed for the position earlier this week. The four finalists include Joshua Baker, vice president of instructional services at Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs, Colorado; Clark Richard Harris, special assistant to the president at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming; Bernell Hirning, former associate vice president of the northern region at National University in Fresno, California; and Scott Molander, co-founder of Hat World, Inc., in Indianapolis. The State Board of Higher Education will conduct final interviews on the Williston State campus later in April.

In Sports

Weekend Local and Regional Sports at CSiNewsNow.Com Sports

Saturday

GPAC Volleyball

Championship Game

Harold Newman Arena

Jamestown def #5 Northwestern College (IA) 3-0

25-21,25-22,25-21

Box score

The first round of the NAIA National Tournament will be Saturday April,17  at UJ’s Harold Newman Arena. Time and opponent TBA.

Recap

 

Saturday.

UJ Men’s Volleyball

Conference Championship

UJ def Ottawa Univerity (Kans) 3-0.. 25-12,25-19,25-22

Box Score

UJ advances to the NAIA national tournament, April 19-24 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Recap

 

Saturday

UJ Men’s Soccer

GPAC Quarterfinals

Hastings College 2 Jamestown 1

Box Score

Recap

 

Saturday…

Bison Football…

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Christian Watson scored on a 100-yard kickoff return, Hunter Luepke ran for 95 yards that included a fourth-quarter touchdown, and second-ranked North Dakota State held off No. 24 Northern Iowa for a 23-20 victory. Tyler Hoosman had a pair of 1-yard scoring runs in the fourth quarter for Northern Iowa, the second with 2:47 remaining. The Panthers forced a three-and-out on the ensuing series but then could not convert on fourth-and-1 at their 13. The Bison (6-1, 5-1 Missouri Valley) have won seven straight against Northern Iowa (3-4, 3-4). Hoosman finished with 70 yards rushing on 23 carries.

Sunday

VCSU Softball

VCSU 14 Bellevue 10

Box Score

 

VCSU 10  Bellevue 1

Box Score

 

 

GOLF-THE MASTERS

Matsuyama makes history at Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Hideki Matsuyama (hih-DEH’-kee maht-soo-YAH’-mah) has become the first Japanese male to win a major championship.

Matsuyama has captured the Masters by closing with a 1-over 73, good enough for a one-stroke win over Will Zalatoris (zal-ah-TOHR’-ihs). A five-time winner on the PGA Tour, Matsuyama took control of the tournament with a brilliant 65 on Saturday, doing his best work after a rain delay softened the greens.

The new champion struggled to close it out. He carried a four-shot lead into the final round and was five ahead at the turn. Xander Schauffele (SHOW’-flee) got within two shots with three holes remaining following four straight birdies. But Schauffele’s chances of catching up ended with the first triple-bogey of his major championship career, a 6 on the par-3 16.

Zalatoris stamped himself as a future star with a 9-under 279. He closed with a 2-under 70 to end up two ahead of Schauffele and Jordan Spieth (speeth).

NBA..

— Karl-Anthony Towns had 27 points and 12 rebounds, while D’Angelo Russell also contributed 27 points in the Timberwolves; 121-117 downing of the Bulls. Ricky Rubio connected on five of his six 3-point attempts and scored 17 points. Zach LaVine scored 21 of his 30 points in the second half as Chicago rallied before losing for the sixth time in nine games since the trade deadline.

 

UNDATED (AP) — The Denver Nuggets appeared on their way to a ninth straight victory as they took a 79-65 lead on a 3-pointer by Facundo Campazzo late in the third quarter. But the Boston Celtics immediately went on a 31-3 run and allowed just five more points after that in a 105-87 win at Denver.

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown led the Celtics’ attack after both were questionable to play. Tatum finished with 28 points and Brown had 20 as Boston won for the fifth time in six games to stay one game behind Atlanta for fourth place in the NBA’s Eastern Conference.

Michael Porter Jr. led the Nuggets with 20 points despite missing 11 of 12 from beyond the arc. Nikola Jokic (nih-KOH’-lah YOH’-kihch) had 17 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in Denver’s first loss since acquiring Aaron Gordon just before the trade deadline.

Checking out the rest of Sunday’s NBA schedule:

— Marcus Morris Sr. scored 33 points to lead seven Clippers in double figures in a 131-124 win over the Pistons. Paul George registered 32 points and nine assists, giving him three straight 30-point games despite dealing with a nagging toe injury. Los Angeles picked up its fifth straight win by climbing out of a 93-81 hole against the worst team in the Eastern Conference.

— Khris Middleton scored 21 points and the Bucks ended a three-game losing streak by topping the Magic, 124-87. Middleton shot 8 of 13 from the field and added eight rebounds and five assists to help the Bucks lead wire to wire. Bobby Portis added 16 points, including four 3-pointers, and 10 rebounds off the bench.

— Bam Adebayo (ad’-eh-BY’-oh) dropped in 22 points and Jimmy Butler added 20 to lead the Heat to a 107—98 victory over the Trail Blazers. Miami led by 20 early in the fourth quarter en route to its sixth win in seven games. CJ McCollum and Norman Powell each finished with 17 points for the Blazers, who were hurt by 17 turnovers.

— DeMar DeRozan drained the tiebreaking jumper with 0.5 seconds left, giving him 27 of his 33 points in the second half and lifting the Spurs to a 119-117 victory over the Mavericks. Dejounte (deh-ZHAHN’-tay) Murray scored 25 points as San Antonio stopped a season-worst five-game losing streak and avoided the first season sweep by their Texas rival. Luka Doncic (DAHN’-chihch) scored 29 points, including a tying basket in the final minute of a game that had 10 deadlocks and 12 lead changes.

— The Hawks battled back from a 10-point, fourth quarter deficit to beat the Hornets, 105-101. Bogdan Bogdanovic (BOY’-ahn bahg-DAH’-noh-vich) scored 32 points on a career-high eight 3-pointers to help Atlanta win without Trae Young, who was out with a left calf injury. Clint Capela added 20 points and 15 rebounds in the Hawks’ sixth win in seven games.

— Julius Randle scored 26 points and the Knicks pulled out a 102-96 win over the Raptors after blowing an 18-point lead. RJ Barrett added 19 as the Knicks won their second straight to get back to .500 at 27-27. Nerlens Noel (NUR’-lehnz noh-EHL’) finished with nine points, 13 rebounds and four blocked shots for New York.

 

— Caris LeVert scored 34 points and two other Pacers just missed triple-doubles in a 132-125 victory over Memphis. Malcolm Brogdon had 29 points, matched his season-high with 11 assists and had nine rebounds. Domantas Sabonis (soh-MAHN’-tahs sah-BOH’-nihs) finished with 18 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists, part of the Pacers grabbing a season-high 53 rebounds en route to their third straight victory.

— Zion Williamson provided 38 points and Brandon Ingram had 27 with eight assists in rallying the Pelicans to a 116-109 victory over the injury-plagued Cavaliers. Williamson scored 25 points in the first half and finished 16 of 22 from the field. He also grabbed a game-high nine rebounds as New Orleans pulled within one game of the final play-in tournament spot in the West.

NBA-NETS-IRVING

Irving out again for personal reasons

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving will miss Brooklyn’s game in Minnesota on Monday night, leaving the Nets without two of their three All-Stars.

The Nets said Irving was out for personal reasons/family matter. The point guard has missed eight games this season for personal reasons, including a three-game road trip last month.

MLB..

— Kyle Seager’s second homer of the game was a three-run drive in the ninth inning to complete the Mariners’ rally in an 8-6 win over the Twins. Seager had four hits and Taylor Trammell also homered for Seattle, which trailed 6-0 going into the sixth. The Mariners won a road series for the first time since Sept. 11-13, 2019, at Arizona.

— Didi Gregorius (dee-dee greh-GOHR’-ee-uhs) crushed a three-run homer and had the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the ninth to help the Phillies snap the Braves’ four-game winning streak, 7-6. Alec Bohm (bohm) doubled in the ninth and scored the tiebreaking run, although it appeared he didn’t get his foot on the plate against catcher Travis d’Arnaud’s (dahr-NOHZ’) tag attempt. Bryce Harper and Rhys Hoskins homered for the Phillies, who had lost three of four.

UNDATED (AP) — It turned out that J.D. Martinez only had a cold, which was great news for the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.

Martinez slammed three home runs and had four RBIs after coming off the COVID-19 list, highlighting the Red Sox’s 14-9 thumping of the Orioles. Martinez went on the COVID-19 list after complaining of cold-like symptoms, but he was reactivated after testing negative twice before gametime.

Rafael Devers (DEH’-vurz) homered twice and Alex Verdugo added a three-run shot in Boston’s sixth consecutive win.

Also around the majors:

— Rougned Odor (ROOG’-nehd oh-DOHR’) singled home the tiebreaking run while sparking a four-run 10th that gave the Yankees an 8-4 win over the Rays. Odor went 0-for-4 before his go-ahead hit allowed him to celebrate his first start as a Yankee. Gio Urshela (ur-SHEH’-lah) added a two-run homer and an RBI single as New York avoided a three-game sweep.

 

— Michael A. Taylor scored when Garrett Crochet misplayed Andrew Benintendi’s bunt in the 10th inning, sending the Royals to a 4-3 victory over the White Sox. Kansas City forced extra innings on Carlos Santana’s home run leading off the ninth. Greg Holland worked two scoreless innings for the win, and Kyle Zimmer tossed a perfect 10th for his first career save.

— Logan Allen loaded the bases in the first inning but allowed just one run and two hits over five frames to lead the Indians to a 5-2 victory and a three-game sweep of the Tigers. Allen needed 33 pitches to get through the first but escaped major damage after hitting Robbie Grossman, walking two and giving up a bloop RBI single to Jeimer (JAY’-mur) Candelario. Detroit scored just six times in the series and played the finale without Miguel Cabrera, who was placed on the injured list with strained biceps.

— Clayton Kershaw pitched six innings of five-hit ball while outpitching Max Scherzer in the Dodgers’ 3-0 shutout of the Nationals. Rookie Zach McKinstry homered and drove in all three runs for the defending World Series champion Dodgers, who are off to a major league-best start of 8-2 after sweeping Washington. Scherzer threw six innings of three-hit ball with five strikeouts and a walk, but he left trailing 1-0 following McKinstry’s double in the second.

— The Padres completed a three-game sweep as Trent Grisham and Manny Machado homered in a 2-0 shutout of the Rangers. Craig Stammen led a parade of six effective San Diego relievers after starter Adrian Morejon (mohr-ee-HOHN’) left early with an injury. Stammen took over and pitched through the fourth inning, his longest appearance since May 2017.

— There also was a three-game sweep in San Francisco as Anthony DeSclafani and three relievers combined to scatter eight hits in the Giants’ 4-0 shutout of the Rockies. DeSclafani struck out eight and gave up six hits in six innings. Brandon Belt and Alex Dickerson homered for the Giants, and Evan Longoria had two hits and two RBIs.

— Luke Weaver retired the first 17 batters he faced and Eduardo Escobar homered for the fourth straight game as the pair carried the Diamondbacks to a 7-0 win against the Reds. Weaver took a no-hitter into the seventh inning before giving up a broken-bat single to Eugenio (ay-oo-HAY’-nee-oh) Suárez, whose ground ball found a hole up the middle. The right-hander hit Alex Blandino with a pitch with two out in the sixth, the first of three baserunners he allowed over seven innings of work.

— The Brewers hammered the Cardinals, 9-3 as Avisaíl (av-ih-sah-EEL’) García homered for the second day. Travis Shaw belted a three-run homer and Manny Piña added a two-run shot in Milwaukee’s fourth win in five games. Brett Anderson allowed a run and five hits over five innings, but Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado singled off him to run his hitting streak to nine games.

— JT Brubaker pitched into the sixth inning and had the first three RBIs of his career to lead the Pirates over the Cubs 7-1. Brubaker allowed one run and four hits in 5 1/3 innings and supplied a two-run single to cap a three-run second that gave the Pirates a 3-1 lead. Pittsburgh’s Bryan Reynolds had the third four-hit game of his career.

 

— The Mets and Marlins were postponed by rain in New York, as were the Blue Jays and Angels in Dunedin, Florida. Mets starter Marcus Stroman was particularly upset that his game actually started in a steady rain before it was stopped after nine pitches, potentially preventing him from pitching again until the weekend. Stroman was worried about the safety of his teammates.

MLB-NEWS

Angels’ Fowler done for season

UNDATED (AP) — Angels outfielder Dexter Fowler has a torn ACL in his left knee that requires season-ending surgery.

Fowler was hurt when he took an awkward step on second base in Friday’s game against Toronto. The Angels initially thought Fowler had avoided a serious injury until an MRI exam on Saturday found the tear.

NHL..

UNDATED (AP) — The Washington Capitals and New York Islanders continue to share the NHL’s East Division lead following victories by both teams.

TJ Oshie, Conor Sheary and Lars Eller each scored twice as the Capitals crushed the Bruins, 8-1.

Tom Wilson and Nic Dowd each had one of the season-high goals scored by the Capitals in their first victory in regulation against Boston this season.

Rookie Vitek Vanecek stopped 34 shots, but lost a chance for his second shutout when Craig Smith scored a power-play goal 3 minutes into the third.

The Isles pulled out a 3-2 win over the Rangers on Ryan Pulock’s (POO’-lahks) goal 73 seconds into overtime. The Islanders blew a 2-0 lead before Pulock netted his first goal of the season.

Kyle Palmieri and JG Pageau (PA’-zhoh) scored in the first period for the Islanders, who have won eight of 11 and are 18-2-2 at home.

Elsewhere on NHL ice:

— Colton Sceviour (SEE’-vee-ur) scored two quick goals just hours after coming off waivers, helping the Penguins post a 5-2 win over the Devils. Bryan Rust scored a controversial goal and Jake Guenzel added two late ones as the Penguins won their third straight and improved to 9-2-1 in their last 12. Tristan Jarry was outstanding, making 28 saves.

— Jeff Skinner and Rasmus Asplund scored 25 seconds apart before Buffalo added an empty-netter to complete the Sabres’ 5-3 comeback win at Philadelphia. Shayne Gostisbehere (GAHS’-tihs-behr) scored early in the third period, and the lead held up until Skinner beat Carter Hart with 3:03 remaining.

— Nathan MacKinnon stretched his point streak to nine games with a goal and an assist in Colorado’s 4-1 victory over the Ducks. MacKinnon has seven goals and eight assists during his streak, the longest for the Avalanche this season. Gabriel Landeskog (LAN’-dehs-kahg) had a goal and two assists as the Avs won for the seventh time in eight games.

— The Golden Knights came away with a 1-0 win over the Coyotes as Tomas Nosek (NOH’-shehk) scored the game’s lone goal and Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 14 shots. Fleury snapped a season-high three-game losing streak and tied Ed Belfour for fourth in NHL history with 484 wins. Adin (AY’-dihn) Hill stopped 28 shots and blanked Vegas until Nosek beat him midway through the third period.

— Ryan Johansen was the lone scorer in the shootout as the Predators posted a 3-2 win over the Stars. Ryan Ellis and Yakov Trenin tallied in regulation for Nashville, which has won four of five. Roope (ROO’-peh) Hintz and Jamie Oleksiak (oh-LEHK’-see-ak) lit the lamp for Dallas in its first loss in three games.

NHL-MAPLE LEAFS/BLUE JACKETS TRADE

Leafs get Foligno from Jackets

UNDATED (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs have added Nick Foligno (foh-LEE’-noh) before Monday’s NHL trade deadline.

The Blue Jackets have shipped Foligno to the Leafs for a 2021 first- and 2022 fourth-round pick, part of a three-team swap with the Sharks. Toronto also acquired forward Stefan Noesen from San Jose, which got a fourth-round pick in this year’s draft for retaining 25% of Foligno’s salary.

The 33-year-old Foligno has seven goals and 16 points in 42 games this season. He was in his sixth season as the Columbus captain.

NASCAR-MARTINSVILLE

Truex is NASCAR’s first repeat Cup winner of season

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. battled teammate Denny Hamlin for the lead before winning Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway.

Truex nudged Hamlin repeatedly in the turns and tried to get to his inside on the straightaways without success. Truex, finally made the pass with 15 laps to go, ducking underneath Hamlin coming out of the second turn. Truex sailed off to victory without another challenge as Hamlin and Chase Elliott battled the rest of the way for second.

It’s the third victory in the last four races on the 0.526-mile oval for Truex, who also became the first repeat winner this season after seven different drivers posted victories.

Elliott was second, followed by Hamlin, William Byron and Kyle Larson.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL-TEXAS TECH-McCLUNG

McClung dipping toe in NBA draft waters

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech junior guard Mac McClung intends to go through the NBA draft process while the team’s leading scorer from last season also has his name in the NCAA transfer portal.

The Georgetown transfer’s decision is the latest in the potential exodus of key players since coach Chris Beard took the job at Texas. Texas Tech assistant Mark Adams was promoted to take Beard’s place.

McClung and fellow junior guard Kyler Edwards are in the transfer.

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden White House is amplifying the push for its $2.3 trillion infrastructure package with state-by-state breakdowns showing the dire shape of roads, bridges, the power grid and housing affordability. The state summaries were obtained by The Associated Press and paint a bleak outlook for the world’s largest economy after years of repairs being deferred and delayed. The reports show there are 7,300 miles of Michigan highway in poor condition. Damaged streets in North Carolina impose an average yearly cost of $500 on motorists. Iowa has 4,571 bridges needing repair. President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet Monday with lawmakers and can use the reports to show his plan would help their constituents.

 

(AP) A number of top executives and corporate leaders gathered online this weekend to discuss what to do in response to changes to some state voting laws, according to multiple news reports. The Washington Post reported that more than 100 leaders, including executives from major airlines, retailers and manufacturers — plus at least one NFL owner — talked about potential ways to show they opposed the legislation, which has already been signed into law in Georgia and is being considered elsewhere. While many companies feel a responsibility to speak out, The Wall Street Journal reported that some remain reticent about getting involved in the politically charged issue.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the Federal Reserve says the U.S. economy is poised for an extended period of strong growth and hiring even though the coronavirus still poses some risk. Chair Jerome Powell also tells CBS’ “60 Minutes” that he doesn’t expect this year to raise the Fed’s benchmark interest rate, currently pegged at nearly zero. In the interview aired Sunday night, Powell also downplays the risk of higher inflation stemming from sharp increases in government spending and expanding budget deficits.

 

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has blamed Israel for a sabotage attack at the underground Natanz nuclear facility. Saeed Khatibzadeh made the comment Monday, warning Iran would avenge the assault. Israel has not claimed responsibility for the attack, though media there almost uniformly say an Israeli cyberattack caused it. Details remained scarce about what happened early Sunday morning at the facility. The event initially was described as a blackout caused by the electrical grid feeding its above-ground workshops and underground enrichment halls. The assault could imperil ongoing talks in Vienna with world powers about saving a tattered accord aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear program.

 

TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo has adopted tougher measures against the coronavirus as Japanese authorities struggle to curb the spread of a more contagious variant ahead of the Olympics in a country where less than 1% of people have been vaccinated. Japan expanded its vaccination drive Monday to older residents, with the first shots being given in about 120 selected places around the country. The tougher COVID-19 rules allow Tokyo’s governor to mandate shorter opening hours for bars and restaurants, punish violators and compensate those who comply. Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike urged residents to be cautious while vaccinations are in an early stage. She said: “We are still unarmed as we fight against the resurgence of the infections.”