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CSi Weather…
REST OF TODAY…Sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds around 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 60. North winds 5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds
5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.FRIDAY…Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s.
Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
There is a slight chance for isolated thunderstorms today. Severe
weather is not expected.
There is a slight chance for isolated severe thunderstorms on
Thursday. The main threat will be quarter size hail and 60 mph
wind gusts.
Valley City (CSi) Valley City Police report a crash between a van and a pickup towing an animal trailer, about 2:10-p.m. Tuesday in Valley City injured two people. The crash occurred near the area of the I-94 westbound lane, at the entrance at Exit 292.
The man and woman occupants, one in each vehicle were taken to the hospital in Valley City. Their injuries were not immediately released.
More information when the report is filed.
NDDoH
COIVID-19 Stats 11:00a.m.
Tues. Jun. 22, 2021
Barnes
New Positives 0
Total Positives 1423
Active: 1
Recovered: 1392
Stutsman
New Positives 0
3544
Active 1
Recovered 3461
Jamestown (CVHD) Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Schedule
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Vaccine Type: MODERNA -or- JOHNSHON & JOHNSON
Event Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Event Location: Central Valley Health District
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Vaccine Type: MODERNA -or- JOHNSHON & JOHNSON
Event Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Event Location: Central Valley Health District
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Vaccine Type: MODERNA -or- JOHNSHON & JOHNSON
Event Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Event Location: Central Valley Health District
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Vaccine Type: PFIZER, JOHNSON & JOHNSON, MODERNA
Event Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Event Location: Napoleon Public School
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Vaccine Type: MODERNA -or- JOHNSHON & JOHNSON
Event Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Event Location: Central Valley Health District
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Vaccine Type: PFIZER
Event Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Event Location: Central Valley Health District
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Vaccine Type: PFIZER – 2nd DOSE ONLY
Event Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Event Location: Napoleon Public School
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Vaccine Type: PFIZER
Event Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Event Location: Central Valley Health District
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Vaccine Type: MODERNA -or- JOHNSHON & JOHNSON
Event Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Event Location: Central Valley Health District
Jamestown (CVHD) Central Valley Health District’s COVID-19 testing clinics are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11-a.m. to noon.
The clinics will be held at the Jamestown Civic Center.
Pre registration is required.
Jamestown (City Of Jamestown) Wednesday, June 23, 2021; there will be a road closure in Jamestown on the South half of the 900 block on 12th Ave SE for utility work. This closure will start at approximately 7:00 A.M. and last until approximately 7:00 P.M.
Construction signing will be put in place by the contractor.
Motorists should use extreme caution in this area and take alternate routes during this time, if possible.
Valley City (CSi) The intersection of Main Street West and 7th Avenue West in Valley Citywill be closed through June 23rd to June 24th, 2021 for paving operations.
The detour route is from 9th Avenue Northwest to 2nd Street Northwest then back to Main Street via 5th Avenue Northwest. Following completion of paving operations on Main Street West, 7th Avenue Northwest will be closed from Main Street West to 4th Street Northwest, and 4th Street Northwest will also be closed from 8thAvenue Northwest to 7th Avenue Northwest.
This closure for Phase 2 of construction is anticipated to continue through the end of July. A detour route will not be provided for this phase of the project. Updated maps for all road closures will be posted on the City of Valley City’s webpage http://www.valleycity.us/engineers/ when they are taking affect.
If you have any questions regarding the project, please contact KLJ at (701)-845-4980.
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Public School Board has accepted the resignation of board member Jamie Sylling at the June 14, 2021 Regular School Board meeting. Sylling resigned as her family and she, are moving out of the school district. School board members thanked Sylling for her dedicated service.
After discussing options, the school board will make an appointment of an individual to fill out the remaining year left on her three year term,to be named at the School Board Annual Meeting in July. The position up for election in June of 2022,
Jamestown (CSi) the Jamestown City Council’s Finance & Legal, Building Planning & Zoning, and Civic Center & Promotion Committees met in joint session Tuesday evening at City Hall. Mayor Heinrich was not present.
FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE:
Council Member Buchanan served as chair in the absence of Mayor Heinrich.
JSDC Business Development Director, Corry Shevlin said the JSDC requests to fund the 2021 Flex PACE program up to $1 million dollars from Economic Development Funds on an 80% City / 20% County split (up to an additional $720,000) with the City Share to be up to an additional $576,000 and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund. The committee recommends approval of the request.
Considered was the request from JSDC to de-obligate funds from the Airport Park Development in the amount of $424,007.15 (City Share). The committee recommends approval.
Considered approving and allowing the banners from the Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee to be placed along Mill Hill. Jamestown Tourism has approved funding. Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Executive, Emily Bivens said the Chamber’s Beautification Committees is requesting a letter of support, which was recommended for approval.
Considered recommending the City Council establish the monthly premium rates for the City of Jamestown Employee Group Health Plan for the fiscal year September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, as follows: City Share Employee Share Total Premium Single Plan $713.64 -0- $713.64 Single Plus Dependent $933.82 $322.20 $1,256.02 Family Plan $1,152.34 $703.12 $1,855.46. City Administrator Sarah Hellekson said there are 147 city employees participating in the insurance program. She said the single plan is covered by the city, with a 2.7 -percent increase in the city’s share of the premium.
After review, the committee recommends approval of the rates.
Considered recommending the City Council establish the monthly dental premium rates for the City of Jamestown Employee Group Health Plan optional Dental Insurance as part of the BCBSND statewide pool for the fiscal year September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, as follows: City Share Employee Share Total Premium Single Plan $17.90 $17.90 $35.80 Single Plus Dependent $17.90 $45.10 $63.00 Family Plan $17.90 $75.20 $93.10. Joan Hatfield of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of North Dakota explained the plan services including deductibles.
Council Member Buchanan moved the dental premium rates be tabled pending further review.
Considered recommending the City Council establish the monthly vision premium rates for the City of Jamestown Employee Group Health Plan optional Vision Insurance as part of the BCBSND statewide pool for the fiscal year September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, as follows: City Share Employee Share Total Premium Single Plan $ 5.40 $ 5.40 $10.80 Family Plan $ 5.40 $19.40 $24.80
The committee also moved to table pending further review.
Considered recommending the City Council amend the City’s September 7, 2010, procurement policy. City Administrator Hellekson said the current policy is dated, with the new proposal requiring less paperwork. The policy will be forwarded to the City Council without recommendation, pending further information.
Consider the proposal from Premier Audio for the audio visual upgrades to the City Hall Council Chambers. Tom Blackmore said companies have been approached for proposals. He said equipment and accessors will be included, plus a T.V. monitor for the City Hall lobby to accommodate overflow audience members. The proposal was recommended for approval.
Considered the request from Airborne Custom Spraying, Inc., to enter into a Mosquito Spraying Agreement Assignment. The City Administrator said, this is the same company, with a new name.
The committee recommends approval.
BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE:
Adrian Miller, representing Charge On Together Child Care, on the requirements for a Group 30 Daycare. A daycare provider said she currently has 17 children under her care. She is requesting approval to become a Group 30 daycare provider, increase the children capacity by another 14 children, with physical changes to the home at 321 16th Avenue, Northeast., three houses south of Gussner School. Council Member Steele had concerns on increased traffic stemming from an increase in children under the daycare in combination with Gussner School traffic, and where children are dropped off and picked up across the street from the home.
City Building Inspector Tom Blackmore explained building requirements, with Group 30’s allowed in residential districts. City Fire Chief Jim Reuther explained building code requirements already under an Ordinance, for the structure, which needs to be separate from a living unit.
Blackmore said the matter can be handled administratively and needs no committee action.
CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE:
Considered recommending the City Council approve Jamestown Tourism’s request to place equipment and structures on City property in Frontier Village. Jamestown Tourism Director Searle Swedlund said the equipment can be moved easily.
The committee recommends approval.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.
Valley City (CSi) Music at the City Park Bandshell 2021 Schedule:
*June 23 – Kroshus & Krew
June 30 – Kathie Brekke & the 42nd Street Jazz Band
July 7 – Micaiah Studio of Ballet
July 14 – Monroe Doctrine
July 21 – Myron Sommerfeld & Music of the Stars
July 28 –
August 4 – Maasjo Sisters
August 11 – Jesse Veeder, singer/songwriter ???
August 18 – DeMasi Brothers
Music in the Park will be on Wednesday evenings at 7:15 pm starting June 2nd. This summer they will be celebrating 25 years in existence. Musicians are featured each week showcasing their talents for the community and surrounding area.
*Kroshus & Krew from Wahpeton will be returning to entertain at the City Park Bandshell. If the weather is bad, the program will be moved the VCSU Foss Music Building.
As part of the 25th Anniversary celebration individuals are being recognized. Tilford Kroshus will be recognized for his contributions and dedication to the music and arts in Valley City and throughout the state.
The group performs a popular blend of tunes from the 40’s to the present. Tilford Kroshus, leader of the four member group of former students, is a retired college music professor and music consultant from Wahpeton, North Dakota. Kroshus is a showroom phenomenon. He won’t hesitate to lead a parade through the ballroom to get things cranked up.
The other professional members of this music and comedy routine provide complimentary blends of a variety of talent. The members perform on the keyboard, drum set, bass guitar, lead guitar, trombone and all are included in vocal selections.
Bring your family and enjoy the evening with neighbors and friends! A freewill offering is taken each night for the continued support of the City Park Bandshell.
Jamestown (NDFU) North Dakota Farmers Union urges the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to strengthen the nation’s food supply chain by restoring competition and fairness in markets that are dominated by a handful of multinational companies.
In comments submitted to USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, Farmers Union called for greater antitrust enforcement and outlined instances of growing concentration in agriculture and food supply chains that have jeopardized our nation’s food system resilience. The most egregious event occurred last year in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, causing meatpacking plant closures that resulted in major financial losses to ranchers when the spread between fed cattle and boxed beef prices soared by more than 300%.
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne, says, “Without competition in the marketplace, farmers and ranchers make less money, and consumers pay more for food. Market concentration is weakening our food supply chain and the ability of everyone to put food on the table.”
For decades, Watne said Farmers Union has called for USDA to take antitrust action against anticompetitive behavior in consolidated ag markets. While Farmers Union continues to urge USDA to act, it also is calling for expanded local and regional processing and supply chains, stronger truth-in-labeling laws, and relaxed barriers to intrastate and interstate sales of meat. Watne adds, “This would give farmers and ranchers more alternatives and better market opportunities.”
Additionally, Farmers Union is calling on USDA to immediately leverage existing rural development programs for investment in local and regional processing projects, and greater support for farmer-owned cooperatives.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed the lawsuit filed by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe challenging the operation of the Dakota Access Pipeline. But U.S. District Judge James Boasberg on Tuesday outlined a path for a future legal challenge to an ongoing environmental review, should the tribe seek to make one. Boasberg indicated if the tribe plans to challenge the outcome of the study it must do so in the form of a new lawsuit that would be assigned to his court. He also left open the possibility of reopening the case should any previous orders he made concerning the pipeline be violated. Boasberg in May concluded the tribe had failed to demonstrate a “likelihood of irreparable injury” from the line’s continued operation.
(AP) U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is launching an inquiry into her agency’s past oversight of the federal government’s boarding school program for Native American children. Haaland told tribal leaders from across the nation during a virtual address Tuesday that the investigation will focus on compiling and reviewing decades of records to better understand the loss of life at the schools while they were in operation. She says the process will be long and difficult and won’t undo the legacy of pain that has resulted. The recent discovery of children’s remains buried at the site of what was once Canada’s largest Indigenous residential school has magnified interest in that legacy both in Canada and the United States.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota legislative leaders are standing by a new state law that limits emergency spending by a governor-led panel. Republican Senate Majority Leader Rich Wardner says that criticism that the new law could hamper the state’s ability to address emergency spending is unwarranted. The Legislature passed the bill after the state received $1.2 billion in federal coronavirus relief funding last year. The commission is led by Burgum. It largely determined how the money would be spent, angering many lawmakers. North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says the law may not survive a court challenge.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Bismarck woman accused of stabbing her ex-husband and leaving her young children home alone while she stalked him has been sentenced to two years of probation. Forty-four-year-old Melanie Nimley was originally charged with attempted murder in an attack on her ex-husband last November. Nimley pleaded guilty Monday to an amended charge of aggravated assault, as well as terrorizing and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, all misdemeanors. Nimley is accused of stabbing her husband near his right shoulder blade as he drove her home.
In sports…
Tuesday…
American Legion Baseball…
At Jack Brown Stadium
Jamestown Blues 11 Carrington Post 25 4
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Public School Board has discussed the possibility of installing lights at Trapper Field.
Superintendent Dr. Rob Lech says Joan Morris has worked diligently to raise funds for lights to be installed at Trapper Field, providing the opportunity for games to be played later in the evening.
More discussion will be at at the school board meeting on July 19t and a formal request of $20,000 for the approximately $200,000 project.
NBA PLAYOFFS-…
PHOENIX (AP) — Deandre Ayton was the hero as the Phoenix Suns took a two-game-to-none lead in the NBA’s Western Conference Finals.
Ayton jammed an alley-oop pass from Jae Crowder with 0.7 seconds left to give the Suns a 104-103 triumph over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Suns were down one with 0.9 seconds left when Crowder lofted a high pass on an out-of-bounds play on the baseline. After Ayton’s winning slam, the referees spent about a minute reviewing the play before ruling the basket was good.
The Suns were led by Cameron Payne, who was brilliant while subbing for All-Star Chris Paul. He finished with a career-high 29 points, while Ayton accounted for 22 with 14 rebounds. Devin Booker followed his 40-point triple-double in the opener by delivering 20 points.
Paul George had 26 points for the Clippers, including two baskets in the final 31 seconds. George drilled a long two-pointer for a 103-102 lead, but he missed two free throws with eight seconds to play.
Game 3 is Thursday in Los Angeles.
NBA-DRAFT LOTTERY
Pistons get top pick
NEW YORK (AP) — Detroit Pistons fans finally have something to celebrate after the team finished with the NBA’s second-worst record during the regular season.
The Pistons have won the NBA Draft lottery and will have the first pick next month. Detroit just recorded a 20-52 record that was the worst in the Eastern Conference and 14 wins away from a playoff berth.
If the Pistons keep the pick, it’ll be the first time they select No. 1 overall since taking Bob Lanier in 1970.
Houston will choose second after finishing with the league’s worst record. Cleveland will select third, followed by Toronto, Orlando, Oklahoma City, Golden State, Orlando, Sacramento and New Orleans.
Oklahoma State freshman guard Cade Cunningham is the top prospect in the draft.
The Timberwolves did not move into the top three, meaning their first-round pick, No. 7 overall, conveys to Golden State, completing the D’Angelo Russell-Andrew Wiggins deal made in February of 2020.
Minnesota, meanwhile, is currently without a selection in the upcoming draft.
NBA-BRYANT SUIT
Settlement agreement filed in Bryant helicopter crash
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant’s widow has agreed to settle a lawsuit against the pilot and owners of the helicopter that crashed last year, killing the NBA star, his daughter, Gianna, and seven others.
The Bryant family and relatives of other victims filed a settlement agreement notice Tuesday with a federal judge in Los Angeles but terms of the confidential deal weren’t disclosed.
If approved by the court, the settlement would end a negligence and wrongful death lawsuit filed against the estate of the pilot and the owner and operator of the helicopter that crashed into a hillside on Jan. 26, 2020.
The settlement was first announced by KABC-TV.
NHL PLAYOFFS…
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens are within one victory of their first trip to the Stanley Cup Final since winning it all in 1993.
The Habs own a three-games-to-two lead in the semifinals after Carey Price turned back 26 shots in a 4-1 win over the Golden Knights in Las Vegas. Price blanked the Knights until former teammate Max Paccioretty (pash-uh-REH’-tee) beat him in the third period, after Montreal had built a 3-0 lead.
Nick Suzuki secured the victory with an empty-netter after setting up goals by Eric Staal and Cole Caufield. Jesperi Kotkaniemi (yehs-PEHR’-ee) kaht-kahn-YEH’-mee) put the Canadiens ahead to stay 8:45 into the game.
Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 22 shots for the Golden Knights, who will try to stave off elimination in Montreal on Thursday.
NHL-NEWS
Barzal avoids suspension
UNDATED (AP) — New York Islanders forward Mat Barzal avoided a suspension for his cross-check in Monday’s 8-0 loss to Tampa Bay.
However, Barzal has been fined $5,000 by the NHL for hitting Tampa Bay’s Jan Rutta in the neck with his stick at the end of the second period. Barzal received a five-minute major and a game misconduct on the play.
In other NHL news:
— Islanders President of Hockey Operations Lou Lamoriello has won the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year award. The Isles finished just six points off the East Division lead and are in the semifinals for the second straight year. Lamoriello was named on 30 of 41 ballots, including 12 first-place selections.
— Former Sabres high-scoring right wing Rene Robert (roh-BEHR’) has died at age 72 less than a week after suffering a heart attack. Robert was one-third of the Sabres’ French Connection line, one of the league’s highest-scoring units during the 1970s. He registered a career-high 40 goals twice during his seven-plus seasons in Buffalo, and collected 552 points in 524 games as a Sabre.
MLB..
— Tyler Naquin (NAY’-kwihn) capped his 4-for-4 performance by ripping a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the ninth inning of the Reds’ 10-7 win over the Twins in Minnesota. Tucker Barnhart homered and had three RBIs and Jesse Winker hit a two-run double for the Reds. The Twins stormed back from a 7-2 deficit with a five-run eighth against Cincinnati’s bullpen before ending a five-game winning streak.
— Reds first baseman Joey Votto served his one-game suspension Tuesday, three days after being ejected for arguing with an umpire. Votto was already slated to rest in Tuesday’s series finale at Minnesota. He and Reds manager David Bell were tossed in the first inning on Saturday at San Diego after a heated spat with home plate umpire Ryan Additon after Votto was called out on a checked swing.
UNDATED (AP) — The Houston Astros have continued their surge by knocking off the American League’s worst team.
The Astros picked up their ninth straight win by topping the Orioles, 3-1 in Baltimore. Zack Greinke (GREHN’-kee) allowed one run and five hits with four strikeouts over 7 1/3 innings to improve to 8-2.
Myles Straw hit a solo shot in the second inning and singled in the tiebreaking run in the seventh. Chas McCormick added a sacrifice fly in the eighth.
In other major league action:
— Matt Chapman and Ramon Laureano hit two-run home runs in the first two innings of the Athletics’ 13-6 rout of the Rangers. Oakland rapped out a season-high 15 hits, with Laureano, Mark Canha (KAN’-ah) and former Rangers All-Star Elvis Andrus (AN’-droos) providing three apiece. Winning pitcher Cole Irvin cruised through four scoreless innings on 40 pitches before allowing four runs on four hits and a hit batter in the fifth.
— Wander Franco hit a three-run homer and doubled in his big league debut, but the Rays allowed four runs in the 11th inning of their seventh consecutive loss, 9-5 to the Red Sox. Franco connected in the fifth off Eduardo Rodriguez and drew his first curtain call in the majors. Rafael Devers (DEH’-vurs) hit a hard grounder that went between the legs of first baseman Yandy Díaz for a two-run double that put Boston ahead to stay.
— The Royals rallied for four runs in the eighth inning to beat the Yankees, 6-5. Ryan O’Hearn, Jarrod Dyson, Hunter Dozier and Michael A. Taylor drove in runs in the eighth off Jonathan Loaisiga. Yankees starter Gerrit Cole allowed two runs and just three hits over seven innings, but his strikeouts and spin rate dropped as he pitched for the first time since MLB’s crackdown on sticky substances.
— Cavan Biggio (BIH’-zhee-oh) and Lourdes Gurriel (gur-ee-EHL’) Jr. doubled on consecutive pitches to break a ninth-inning tie and push the Blue Jays past the Marlins, 2-1. The hits came with one out against Yimi García who entered the game after Sandy Alcantara (al-KAN’-tah-rah) stymied the Blue Jays while throwing only 86 pitches in eight innings. MLB RBIs leader Vladimir Guerrero Jr. singled home to help Toronto improve to 12-2 in interleague games.
— The Tigers hammered the Cardinals, 8-2 as Jonathan Schoop (skohp) and Jake Rogers each drove in three runs. Schoop smacked a three-run homer and Rogers hit a two-run double in Detroit’s six-run fourth. Kyle Funkhouser was credited with the victory for 1 1/3 scoreless innings of relief.
— Pinch-hitter Erik Gonzalez’s two-run single highlighted a four-run rally in the seventh inning of the Pirates’ 6-3 downing of the White Sox. Adam Frazier homered and Bryan Reynolds had two RBIs as Pittsburgh dealt Chicago its season-high fifth straight loss. A three-run homer by pinch-hitter Yasmani Grandal (yahs-MAH’-nee grahn-DAHL’) in the top of the seventh put the White Sox ahead 3-2 after they were held scoreless on two hits.
— The Cubs cruised to a 7-1 thumping of the Indians as Kyle Hendricks dominated over six scoreless innings to win his eighth straight start. Hendricks allowed just four hits and extended the best winning streak of his career and the longest by a Cubs pitcher since Jake Arrieta won nine consecutive starts to bridge the 2015 and 2016 seasons. Kris Bryant, Willson Contreras and Patrick Wisdom went deep in Chicago’s third win in nine games.
— Charlie Morton earned his 100th career win by allowing one hit with 11 strikeouts over seven scoreless innings of the Braves’ 3-0 shutout of the Mets. Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer in the third for the Braves, who have won two of three in the four-game series from the Mets. New York’s decimated rotation took another hit in the second inning when Marcus Stroman exited with left hip soreness.
— Max Scherzer had to deal with three umpire checks for sticky substances while allowing one run while fanning eight over five innings of the Nationals’ 3-2 win over the Phillies. Yan Gomes (yahn gohmz) had a pair of RBI singles in Washington’s third straight win and eighth in its last nine games. Bryce Harper and Rhys Hoskins went deep for Philadelphia, which has lost five of seven.
MLB-NEWS
Indians expect MLB wins leader Civale to be out with injury
UNDATED (AP) — Cleveland Indians right-hander Aaron Civale (sih-VA’-lee) appears headed to the injured list because of soreness in the middle finger on his pitching hand.
The major league wins leader this season left in the fifth inning of Monday’s victory over the Chicago Cubs. Manager Terry Francona says the Indians are “prepared that he’s going to miss some time.”
The loss of Civale would be a big blow for Cleveland, which is playing without ace Shane Bieber and right-hander Zach Plesac (PLEE’-sak) due to injuries. Civale is 10-2 with a 3.32 ERA in 15 starts.
In other MLB news:
— Outfielder George Springer was in the Blue Jays’ lineup Tuesday night for only his fifth game this year. The three-time All-Star began the season on the injured list because of a strained right quadriceps muscle. He played in four games in late April before going back on the IL.
— Blue Jays rookie Alek Manoah received a five-game suspension from MLB after senior vice president Michael Hill concluded the right-hander intentionally threw at Maikel (MY’-kehl) Franco Saturday in Baltimore. Manoah has appealed the punishment and will be allowed to pitch until the appeals process is completed.
— Mets left-hander Joey Lucchesi (loo-KAY’-see) will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery on Thursday. Lucchesi was placed on the injured list Saturday, one day after he threw 5 1/3 scoreless innings against the Washington Nationals. Lucchesi solidified himself at the back of the Mets’ rotation by posting a 1.19 ERA over his previous five starts.
— Mets outfielder Michael Conforto is close to returning to the active roster after being out since suffering a right hamstring strain May 16. Conforto was hitting .230 with two homers and 13 RBIs in 33 games before the injury.
NFL-NEWS
Seahawks to allow full crowds at Lumen Field next season
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks intend to have full capacity crowds at Lumen Field for the upcoming season after the team received approval from the NFL and local and state health officials to completely reopen the stadium.
Fans will not be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend games, but those who are not vaccinated will be required to wear masks. The team says it won’t require proof of vaccination for fans.
CREIGHTON-NCAA
Creighton put on probation by NCAA amid fallout of FBI probe
UNDATED (AP) — The Creighton men’s basketball program has been placed on two years’ probation and docked scholarships each of the next two seasons by the NCAA. The organization investigated allegations that a former assistant coach accepted cash from a management agency.
The NCAA says Creighton athletic director Bruce Rasmussen violated ethics rules after he conducted his own investigation without notifying or coordinating with the compliance office.
The penalties are the latest in a wide-ranging FBI probe into college basketball corruption that has ensnared numerous coaches and several high-profile schools.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL-PLAYOFF EXPANSION
CFP presidents OK expansion evaluation
DALLAS (AP) — The 11 university presidents and chancellors who oversee the College Football Playoff have authorized the continued evaluation of a proposed 12-team playoff. Any plan could still be another five years away.
The presidents and chancellors say the next step is a summer review phase to hear the opinions from a wide array of people, including athletes, campus leaders and coaches.
OLYMPICS-SWIMMING-SUN YANG
Chinese swimmer banned, will miss Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Chinese swimmer star Sun Yang has been banned for more than four years for breaking anti-doping rules. The verdict by the Court of Arbitration for Sport ends Sun’s hopes of defending his Olympic title in the 200 meters freestyle in Tokyo next month. His ban expires in May 2024.
EURO 2020-WEMBLEY ATTENDANCE
Wembley capacity increased for Euro 2020 semifinals, final
LONDON (AP) — The British government says more than 60,000 fans will be allowed into the semifinals and final of the European Championship at Wembley Stadium.
The stadium normally seats about 90,000 for soccer.
No details have been provided yet on how fans from overseas can attend without having to quarantine after flying into London.
In world and national news…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is announcing an effort to stem a rising national tide of violent crime as administration officials brace for what could be a turbulent summer. They’re focusing on attacking gun violence, funding cities that need police and offering community support. In Biden’s speech Wednesday, he will announce a “zero tolerance” policy that gives no leeway to gun dealers who fail to comply with federal law — their license to sell will be revoked on the first offense. The Justice Department is launching strike forces in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., to help take down illegal gun traffickers.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An Iranian news site close to security services says that authorities have thwarted a “sabotage attack” on the country’s civilian nuclear program, without providing further information. Nournews, a website believed to be close to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, reported Wednesday that the attack was foiled “before causing any damage to the building.” It said the case was “under investigation.” When asked for comment, an Iranian official referred to the Nournews report. The official spoke on condition of anonymity as they did not have authorization to discuss the matter with the media.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran likely conducted a failed launch of a satellite-carrying rocket in recent days and now appears to be preparing to try again. That would be the country’s latest effort to advance its space program amid tensions with the West over its tattered nuclear deal. Satellite images, a U.S. official and a rocket expert all confirmed the failed launch, earlier this month, at the Imam Khomeini Spaceport in Iran’s Semnan province. As with other failed launches, Iranian state media did not acknowledge it took place. Iran’s mission to the United Nations did not immediately respond to a request for comment early Wednesday.
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Health workers in Ethiopia’s Tigray region say an airstrike has hit a busy village market and soldiers have blocked medical teams from travelling to the scene. They and a former resident cite witnesses saying dozens of people were killed. One doctor in Tigray’s regional capital says health workers at the scene have reported “more than 80 civilian deaths.” The alleged airstrike in Togoga comes amid some of the fiercest fighting in the Tigray region since the conflict began in November.
BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets and Wall Street futures have risen after the Federal Reserve chairman said U.S. inflation is likely to be temporary, helping to calm fears central banks might roll back stimulus to cool price increases. London, Shanghai and Hong Kong advanced, while Tokyo was little-changed. Sydney declined and Frankfurt opened lower. Overnight, Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index rose 0.5% to near last week’s all-time high after Fed chairman Jerome Powell said the burst of U.S. inflation is in areas that are suffering lack of supplies. Powell said inflation, which hit 5% over a year earlier in May, is likely to subside.
(AP) Senate Republicans have blocked debate of a sweeping overhaul of how elections are run in the United States. Congressional Democrats have been pushing the bill as an urgent response to the 2020 election and a spate of new GOP laws this year tightening voting rules in the states. Republicans have long opposed Democratic efforts to overhaul election administration in the U.S. and say the reforms being proposed are more about ensuring Democratic victories than fairness in voting. The bill would create minimum standards for voting in the U.S. and establish Election Day as a federal holiday. Democratic leaders say their efforts to pass the bill will continue.
NEW YORK (AP) — Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams appears to have taken a fragile lead in New York City’s crowded Democratic mayoral primary. But it could be weeks before it becomes clear who is actually on top in the city’s first major contest to use ranked choice voting. As ballot counting began Tuesday, Adams led sanitation commissioner Kathryn Garcia and attorney Maya Wiley, but the winner was far from certain. There are still many absentee ballots to be counted in the coming weeks. Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa won the Republican mayoral primary.
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