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REST OF TODAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of light rain in the afternoon. Highs 35 to 40. Northwest winds around 5 mph shifting to the northeast in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. A 50 percent chance of light snow in the evening in the Valley City area. Lows in the mid 20s. Southeast winds around 10 mph shifting to the northwest after midnight.
.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows in the lower 20s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY…Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs in the
mid 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southeast around
15 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of snow in
the evening. Lows around 20.
.SUNDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 20s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Lows around 10.
.MONDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 20s.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow.
Lows 5 to 10 above.
.TUESDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in the
morning. Highs in the lower 20s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Lows 5 to 10 above.
.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
Friday through Wednesday
A low pressure system will move across the region this weekend
and bring a chance for measurable snow on Saturday night into
early Sunday. Snowfall amounts will depend on the track of the
system with the best chances for plowable snow along and north of
Highway 2. Changes in forecast track of the system will shift the
area of snow north or south.
Valley City (CSi) Valley City police investigated a two vehicle crash Wednesday just after 3:30-p.m., on North Central Avenue, at the intersection with 6th Street.
Valley City Police Lt. Dana Rustebakke says a witnesses account said a car also traveling north ran into the back of a pickup as it was stopped, attempting to make a left turn off the street.
Two people in the striking vehicle were transported to Mercy Hospital by Barnes County Ambulance as a precaution. Their injuries not immediately released. Assisting at the scene was the Valley City Fire & Rescue squad.
Jamestown (CSi) The comprehensive plans for Bison World, the new theme park on state owned land near Jamestown, were presented on Wednesday by Apogee Attractions founder, Robert McTyre, former Wald Disney Attractions, executive. The Master Plan has been presented to local, and state elected officials.
The final plans are the culmination of a 22 months planning process with Apogee Attractions, one of the nation’s leading theme park designers.
Apogee Attractions has agreed to serve at the developer of Bison World and operator of the facility upon investment for the legacy fund
The Bison World Fund, a 501 © (3) corporation was formed to structure and investment and management agreement, utilizing a new North Dakota law, as the unique project directs nearly all of the financial returns back to the state for enhancing its land adjacent to I-94. The Bison World Fund will be used to structure an investment from the state’s $8.3 billion legacy fund.
The five year projected returns show an average annual return to the state of between $6.8 and $7.8 million or 11 percent, exceeding the current average performance of the legacy fund.
Bison World Fund President Alex Schweitzer said needed now is the State investment Board to quickly develop a process to review this opportunity under the new in-state investing law. The plans are ready to be executed immediately upon securing funding.
Bidding key elements of the park, is then followed by a spring of 2022 ground breaking.
At the presentation, Bob McTyre with a power point, outlined the many features of Bison World, and listed the objectives of the “Cultural Attraction.” He explained that Bison World is partnering with other attractions as a “Gateway for other North Dakota tourist destinations.” He pointed out the economic value of Bison World such as hotels and local businesses. He added that the proximity of I-94 is “Like Gold,” to bring visitors, and many will plan extended stays, in Jamestown.
He presented photos of concept drawings of what Bison World will look like in detail with the numerous features.
Those included:
A Gift Shop
Tourism Center
A Bison Fountain to great visitors just inside the entrance
Zip Lines, to the Safari Center, that will provide a safari with vehicles
An Areal Skyway feature
An amphitheater with ample festival seating, for stage shows and concerts
A Children’s Zone with interactive Bison displays
A Bison themed carousel
The Bison Mall
The Tatanka Lodge Motel
The North American Bison Center, with the Discovery Theater to tell the story of the American Bison.
McTyre said that Native American paintings depicted the importance of the American Bison, being sacred to their culture will be on display. He added that a Native American person will be sought to tell the story.
Also during the presentation, Developer, Brian Lunde said the elements have to come together for a successful Cultural Attraction, including a pre-existing Bison Herd, the National Buffalo Museum and “Dakota Thunder,” statue which will be further rehabbed, and lighted for night viewing. He also pointed out the proximity to I-94 and free state owned land. He added that if approved, the Legacy Fund dollars are generated by oil and gas extraction taxes, and no local tax dollars will be needed.
He said Bison World will bring tourism “To another Level.”
JSDC CEO Connie Ova, also a Bison Fund, Board Member, said all the ground work has been completed, required to make this project a great investment for the people of North Dakota, adding that the plans are done, the financial analysis is completed, the operator is in place and the investment Structure has been formed. She pointed out that the JSDC Board of Directors, earlier this year authorized up to $600,00 to complete the planning process for this state investment. She said North Dakota Tourism has contributed $400,000 in funding.
The presentation was recorded by CSi Cable 10 The Replay Channel, with showing dates and times to be announced.
Valley City (Chamber) – The Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging everyone to participate in the annual Parade of Lights on Thursday, December 2nd. The parade starts at 6:00 PM and runs down Central Avenue in Valley City. Central Avenue will be closed after the parade from 2nd St South to 4th St South for shopping, food, goodies and fun, including activities for kids.
The Tour Of Snowmen contest runs from December 2nd through December 17th. Participating businesses will decorate snowmen for customer viewing and voting to win Chamber Bucks.
And the 12 Days of Christmas runs December 2nd through December 17th. Participating businesses will have a 12 Days of Christmas themed giveaway. Sign up in the stores and win the giveaway item. See www.valleycitychamber.com for more information and participating businesses.
The North Dakota Department of Health dashboard is updated daily by 11 am and includes cases reported through the previous day. The investigations are ongoing and information on the website is likely to change as cases are investigated. The information contained in this dashboard is the most up to date and will be different than previous news releases. This dashboard supersedes information from previous news releases or social media postings.
Check out our other dashboards: The COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard, NDUS Dashboard.COVID- 19 stats:
COVID-19 Stats
Wed.Dec. 1, 2021
10:30 -a.m.
Barnes
NEW DEATH 1
TOTAL DEATHS 39
New Positives: 7
Total Positives: 2077
Active: 50
Recovered: 1983
Breakthrough Incidents Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 335
Stutsman
New Positives: 38
Total Positives: 4890
Active: 118
Recovered: 4664
Breakthrough Incidents Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 389
CVHD Regularly Scheduled Vax Clinics
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Vaccine Available: COVID PEDIATRIC 2ND DOSE ONLY – PFIZER
Event Time: 3:00 – 6:00pm
Event Location: Jamestown Civic Center – Main Entrance
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER *Must be ages 5 – 11 years old*
Friday, December 3, 2021
Vaccine Available: COVID BOOSTERS — PFIZER, MODERNA, JOHNSON & JOHNSON
Event Time: 9:00 – 11:30am
Event Location: Buffalo Mall
Jamestown (CVHD) Central Valley Health District reminds residents that COVID testing is on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, at the Jamestown Civic Center, Exchequor Room, from 11-a.m. to 1-pm.
Call CVHD at 701-252-8130 to register.
Bismarck (CSi) The North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions has issued an order suspending a former employee of the First Community Credit Union in Jamestown from employment or other financial affairs.
The Commissioner of the Department of Financial Institutions on Monday issued an order suspending Kaitlin Kastet from employment or otherwise participating in the affairs of any financial corporation, financial institution, credit union, or other entity licensed by the North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions.
The Order stated: “The party listed in this Order has been provided the opportunity to request a hearing pursuant to law.”
According to the order, the Commissioner Lise Kruse says they have reason to believe that while employed at First Community Credit Union from March 2017 to February 2021, Kastet committed acts of “commission, or omission, or practice which is a breach of trust or breach of fiduciary duty.”
Kastet has pled guilty to Theft of Property, a Class C felony. She was accused of making unauthorized transfers of funds from one or more inactive accounts.
Jamestown (City) On Monday, December 6 and Tuesday, December 7, 2021; there will be a road closure at the intersection of 7th Ave NE & 3rd St NE. This closure is scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m. Monday and last until approximately 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, or until work is completed.
Construction signing will be put in place by the City.
Motorists should use extreme caution in this area and take alternate routes during this time, if possible.
Jamestown (JPD) The Jamestown Police Department is notifying residents of a high risk sex offender who is residing in Jamestown.
Jeffery Keith Wolff resides at 414 4th St. NE apartment #1, Jamestown ND 58401.
Wolff’s vehicles are a 2006 Chevy Impala, with ND license plate, 475 DID and a tan 2006 Chevy Impala ND license 396 DNP
Wolff is a 44 year old white male six feet one inch tall, weighing 160 pounds with blue eyes and brown/strawberry hair.
Wolff has been assigned a high risk assessment by the North Dakota Attorney General’s Risk Level Committee.
Offense: Gross Sexual Imposition involving a 13 year old girl.
Conviction Date: January 1996 in Cass County, ND District Court.
Disposition: 10 years 7 and a half years suspended.
Offense: Sexual Assault, fondling a 14 year old girl while they were attending a church concert.
Conviction Date: September 1993 in Ramsey County, ND Juvenile Court.
Disposition: Custody DJS.
Wolff is on GPS Monitoring.
Wolff is not wanted by police at this time and has served the sentence imposed by the court.
This notification is meant for public safety and not to increase fear in the community, nor should this information be used to threaten, assault, or intimidate the offender.
Any attempts to harass, intimidate or threaten these offenders, their families, landlords, or employers will be turned over for prosecution.
Printed handouts of the demographics of Jeffery Keith Wolff are available at the Jamestown Police Department.
More information on registered sex offenders is available at the North Dakota Attorney General’s web site: www.sexoffender.nd.gov
Jamestown (JRMC) — Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) recently announced Debbie Clemens as its most recent Legend Award recipient.
The Legend Award is the most prestigious distinction for a JRMC employee. The Legend Award recognizes employees who exceed expectations and make THE difference in the lives of those they serve.
JRMC Nursing Unit Manager, Emily Woodley, nominated Clemens, a JRMC material services technician, because of her willingness to be THE difference by helping Family BirthPlace when the department needed an extra hand.
Woodley said, “She came back to Family BirthPlace and offered to rock the not-so-happy newborn I had in my arms so I could complete paperwork for a patient transfer. Debbie did not complain once that the newborn wouldn’t settle. She just kept holding her until the nurses were able to take back over.”
JRMC’s 350 employees cast anonymous votes to select each Legend Award winner.
The purpose of the Legend Award is to inspire, motivate and capture the moments that define JRMC. The goal is to help employees and volunteers connect to the sense of purpose that brought them to the organization. This award is for employees who’ve made extreme efforts to benefit their patients and colleagues.
JRMC President & CEO, Mike Delfs says, “The nominations inspire staff members to continually be the best, exceed expectations and make THE difference in the lives of those we serve.”
Once nominated, both JRMC administration and employees vote on their favorite nominees and their stories.
Woodley added, “What an amazing person to give of her own time and step up to do what she could so others could do what needed to be done.”
The Legend Award first began in 2012. Since then, more than 35 individuals have been named Legends and more than 110 employees were nominated.
To read Clemens’ full story, visit www.jrmcnd.com/clemens-receives-legend-award/.
About Jamestown Regional Medical Center
Jamestown Regional Medical Center is located at 2422 20th St. SW, Jamestown, N.D. and serves approximately 55,000 people in nine counties. In 2019, it was named a “Top 100 Critical Access Hospital” as well as a “Best Places to Work in Healthcare.” For more information, visit www.jrmcnd.com or call 701-952-1050.
KILLDEER, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a woman crossing a road to help a disabled motorist was struck and killed near Killdeer. The patrol says the 73-year-old Killdeer woman had pulled over on the shoulder of the highway and was walking across the road to assist a driver who had a flat tire. Authorities say a 58-year-old Berthold man who was driving down the highway wasn’t able to avoid the victim and struck her with his pickup. The woman died at the scene. The crash happened about 4:30 pm Wednesday. The patrol says it was dark and cloudy at the time.
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — The trial continues for a Williston man accused of running over several neighbors with his truck, killing one of them. Steven Rademacher is charged with murder, attempted murder and terrorizing in a July 2019 confrontation with some neighbors. Prosecutors say Rademacher sped past the neighbors who urged him to slow down. According to court records, Rademacher turned his truck around and headed toward the neighbors, striking several, including Dyson Bastain who was killed. Authorities say Rademacher drove away after the people were hit and was arrested a short time later. Law enforcement witnesses dominated Tuesday’s testimony. Jurors were shown video and pictures from the crime scene.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A legal battle is headed to North Dakota’s Supreme Court over access to thousands of documents related to the developer of the Dakota Access Pipeline and the company that oversaw security during construction. Pipeline developer Energy Transfer and a subsidiary sued the state board that regulates security firms, seeking the return of some 16,000 documents. The company argues the records could present a security risk if released publicly. Separately, litigation has arisen over release of the documents to the media. An online news organization sued North Dakota last year, seeking to obtain the documents, citing the state’s open records law.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Health says it would not add anxiety disorders as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana, unlike neighboring North Dakota and three other states. State Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says there’s not enough scientific evidence of benefits of medical cannabis use when compared to the possibility of “unintended consequences.” No new conditions were added to the existing list of 17 qualifying health issues. North Dakota added anxiety disorder in 2019, when it immediately became the most commonly cited condition. Minnesota did agree to add infused edibles in the form of gummies and chews to a list of approved products that includes pills, vapor oil, liquids, topicals, powdered mixtures, and orally dissolvable medicines like lozenges.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A new monthly survey of business leaders in nine Midwest and Plains states shows the region’s economy remains healthy, and overall confidence in the economy over the next six months has improved. But about half of supply managers surveyed expect supply chain disruptions to get worse for the first six months of 2022. Firms reported that transportation issues such as trucking, air and rail delays were the greatest factors accounting for supply chain disruptions. The overall index for November of the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions released Wednesday fell to 60.2 from October’s 65.2. Any score above 50 on the survey’s indexes suggests growth. The monthly survey covers Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota.
In sports.
Wednesday
UJ Women’s Volleyball
NAIA National Championship @ Sioux City, Iowa–Nov. 30-Dec. 4
Jamestown def # 20 Indiana Wesleyan University 3-0 27-25,25-13,25-10
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (UJ) — The top-ranked University of Jamestown women’s volleyball team swept its way to the quarterfinals of the NAIA National Championship Wednesday morning. The Jimmies defeated No. 20 Indiana Wesleyan University 27-25, 25-13, 25-10 to win Pool A.
The Jimmies (34-0) set a new program record for wins in a season, beating the previous mark of 33 set in 2019. Wednesday’s sweep was also the 29th three-set win for Jamestown in 2021. UJ will face Bellevue (Neb.) in the quarterfinals Thursday at 5-p.m. The Corban/Bellevue match was Wednesday at 3 p.m.
UJ outhit the Wildcats .263 to .090 and finished with 48 kills. Jamestown forced IWU into 18 attack errors and had a strong showing at the net, finishing with eight blocks.
The teams were even in the first set, trading points until the Jimmies opened up a 13-10 lead. UJ also led by three at 16-13 before IWU rallied for four straight to take a 17-16 lead. Jamestown went down 22-20 but came back to tie on a Taylor Sabinash (SR/Kensal, N.D.) kill. Tied once again at 25, the Jimmies got a kill from Sabinash and an attack error by the Wildcats for a first-set win.
Back-to-back attack errors by UJ in the second set left the door open for IWU as the Jimmies had a slim 8-7 lead. Aleah Zieske (FR/Spicer, Minn.) and Sabinash put balls to the floor to open up a three-point advantage, and Jamestown used a 10-3 run to build a 19-10 lead. The Wildcats won back-to-back points just twice in the set and hit -.048 in the frame.
Each team traded 3-0 runs to open the third set, then Jamestown used an 8-0 run to break things open. Anna Holen (SR/LaMoure, N.D.) helped serve the Jimmies to seven points during the run, and Hannah Schiele (SR/Jamestown, N.D.) was behind the line for six more points as UJ went ahead 21-7. A Jackie Meiklejohn (SR/Dickey, N.D.) ace was the match clincher.
Holen and Kalli Hegerle (SR/West Fargo, N.D.) led the offense with 10 kills. Zieske had eight kills and hit .400 for the match. Meiklejohn passed out 19 assists and had 12 digs. Holen posted a double-double with 15 digs and Ellie Holen (SO/LaMoure, N.D.) had a team-high 19 digs. Jayla Ritter (SR/Forest Lake, Minn.) had four block assists among her five total blocks.
Wed.
UJ Men’s D-1 Hockey
Jamestown 4 University of Mary 3 (OT)
MANDAN, N.D. (UJ) — Reid Wilson (SO/Castlegar, British Columbia) scored 58 seconds into overtime to give the University of Jamestown hockey team a 4-3 win over the University of Mary Wednesday night.
The Jimmies came back from deficits of 2-0 and 3-1 to earn their third consecutive win and first against the Marauders this season.
UMary scored twice in the first period to lead 2-0, but Jason Richter (SR/Cranbrook, British Columbia) got UJ on the board at 13:10 of the second to make it a one-goal game.
After falling behind 3-1 with just under two-and-a-half minutes left in the second, Marquez Ginger (SO/Augusta, Ga.) cut the lead to 3-2.
Bo Cornell (SO/Legal, Alberta)’s unassisted goal at 9:09 of the third brought the Jimmies level. Each team had one full power play opportunity following Cornell’s equalizer, but could not convert.
Jordon Kromm (SO/Calgary, Alberta), Logan Berggren (SO/Cypress, Calif.), and Greg Susinski (SO/Calgary, Alberta) had assists for Jamestown. Tyson Brouwer (SR/Lethbridge, Alberta) made 32 saves in goal for the Jimmies.
Jamestown returns to action at Minot State next Friday.
M1 University of Jamestown 4 (OT) at M2 University of Mary 3 – Status: Final OT1
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 – Starion Sports Complex
M1 University of Jamestown 0 2 1 1 – 4
M2 University of Mary 2 1 0 0 – 3
1st Period-1, M2 University of Mary, Garrett 11 (Freeman, Witzke), 6:52. 2, M2 University of Mary, Tschida 8 13:38 (PP). Penalties-Clark Ujm1 (holding), 12:13.
2nd Period-3, M1 University of Jamestown, Richter 7 (Kromm), 13:10. 4, M2 University of Mary, Scanlon 4 (Freeman, Hayton), 17:35. 5, M1 University of Jamestown, Ginger 2 (Berggren), 18:53. Penalties-No Penalties
3rd Period-6, M1 University of Jamestown, Cornell 2 9:09. Penalties-Garrison Ujm1 (interference), 11:15; Nagurski Umary (tripping), 17:32; Freeman Umary (cross checking), 19:57.
1st OT Period-7, M1 University of Jamestown, Wilson 5 (Susinski), 0:58 (PP). Penalties-No Penalties
Shots on Goal-M1 University of Jamestown 8-9-9-1-27. M2 University of Mary 15-12-8-0-35.
Power Play Opportunities-M1 University of Jamestown 1 / 2; M2 University of Mary 1 / 2.
Goalies-M1 University of Jamestown, Brouwer 7-6-1-0 (35 shots-32 saves). M2 University of Mary, Hayton 4-0-1-0 (27 shots-23 saves).
A-385
Officials at NBC Universal have announced the NBC Sports Network – as a stand alone channel – will go dark nationwide on Dec 31, 2021. The announcement indicates the sports programming will shift to USA Network, CNBC, and other NBC Universal channels.
This was a national decision, not that of local cable distributors.
NBC Sports was viewed on CSi Channel 63 and HD 125.
In a similar but unrelated announcement, ESPN announced that they are shutting down the channel ESPN Classic. In October, CSi had transitioned from ESPN Classic to ACC Network per the pending shut off of Classic and contractual requirements of ESPN.
NBA..
— Montrezl Harrell scored 27 points and Bradley Beal added 19 to lift the Washington Wizards to a 115-107 victory over Minnesota. Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns left the game with 2:14 remaining after injuring himself on a dunk. Towns scored only two of his 34 points in the final period — and that was when he got free along the baseline for a dunk. After slamming the ball through, his momentum caused his body to fall horizontally and he appeared to land on his tailbone. Minnesota lost for just the second time in nine games.
UNDATED (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 26 points with a career-high 16 rebounds, shaking off a hard fourth-quarter fall to lead the Boston Celtics to a 88-87 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Tatum scored 11 points in the fourth. Robert Williams III blocked Georges Niang’s shot at the buzzer to give the Celtics the victory.
It was their first game this season against their longtime Eastern Conference rivals and former coach Doc Rivers.
Joel Embiid had 18 rebounds for Philadelphia, adding 13 points on 3 for 17 shooting. Seth Curry had 17 points and Shake Milton came off the bench to score 16.
Elsewhere around the NBA:
— De’Aaron Fox scored 24 points and Terence Davis added 23 in the Sacramento Kings’ 124-115 victory over the shorthanded Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Richaun Holmes had 16 points and 11 rebounds as the Kings snapped a two-game skid and improved to 3-3 under interim coach Alvin Gentry. Paul George sat out to rest for the Clippers, while Luke Kennard and Terance Mann both scored 19 points and Ivica Zubac added 17 points and seven rebounds. Rookie Davion Mitchell scored 20 points for Sacramento, while Tyrese Haliburton had 12 points and 11 assists.
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH’-nihs an-teh-toh-KOON’-poh scored on a driving layup with two seconds left to give Milwaukee a 127-125 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. It was the Bucks’ eighth consecutive victory. Antetokounmpo had 40 points and 12 rebounds and Khris Middleton added 21 points. LaMelo Ball had a career-high 36 points for the Hornets, followed by Kelly Oubre Jr. with 25 and Miles Bridges with 22 points. Ball made a fadeaway 3-pointer with 5.9 seconds left to pull the Hornets even at 125. After a timeout, Jru Holliday fed Antetokounmpo near the top of the lane for the layup.
— Luka Doncic scored 18 of his team-high 28 points in the first quarter and dished out 14 assists in 27 minutes to power the Dallas Mavericks to a 139-107 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Doncic went 7 of 8 from the floor in the Mavericks’ 41-point first quarter — their highest-scoring period of the season. Dallas set a franchise record by shooting 57 of 83 from the floor or 68.7%, beating the previous high of 67.7% from March 24, 1983.
— Cole Anthony scored 24 points, Wendell Carter Jr. added 18 points and the Orlando Magic rallied from an early 16-point deficit to defeat the Denver Nuggets 108-103 ending their seven-game losing streak. The Magic took their first lead of the night at 106-103 when rookie Franz Wagner drilled a step-back 3-pointer with 1:45 to play. The Magic’s rally ruined the return of Nuggets’ forward Aaron Gordon, who played at the Amway Center for the first time since Orlando traded him to Denver on March 28. Gordon scored 17 points, grabbed eight rebounds and had three thunderous dunks.
— Jae’Sean Tate scored a career-high 32 points and added 10 rebounds, seven assists and five blocked shots, sparking a fourth-quarter rally to lead the short-handed Houston Rockets to a 114-110 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Rockets won their fourth straight and the Thunder dropped their seventh in a row. After Tate’s bucket gave the Rockets a 111-108 lead with 26 seconds left, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (shay GIHL’-juhs) had his potential game-tying 3-pointer rim out.
— Trae Young made two crucial free throws in the final seconds of the game to help the Atlanta Hawks fend off the Indiana Pacers 114-111 on Wednesday night. Pacers rookie Chris Duarte came up with a steal late in the game, but was unable to convert a contested layup. Young was fouled and made the final two of his 33 points.
— Kevin Love scored 22 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers snapped a 20-game losing streak in Miami, beating the Heat 111-85 on Wednesday night. Jarrett Allen added 19 points and 11 rebounds and Darius Garland finished with 16 points for the Cavaliers, who had not won on the Heat’s home court since Jan. 25, 2010. The Cavaliers also got a double-double from Evan Mobley with his 17-point, 11-rebound outing. Tyler Herro scored 21 points for Miami.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL…
— Brad Davison scored nine straight points midway through the second half and finished with 27, leading No. 23 Wisconsin to a 70-66 win over Georgia Tech. The Badgers carried a one-point lead into halftime before building a 10-point advantage in the second half behind the play of Davison. Michael DeVoe scored 33 points for Georgia Tech, which had its five-game winning streak halted. The Yellow Jackets forced a tie at 61-all on a three-point play by DeVoe with 5:27 remaining. DeVoe scored 17 of his points in the first half.
— Caleb Love scored 22 points to help North Carolina take control after halftime, and the Tar Heels handled No. 24 Michigan 72-51 in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. North Carolina led 29-27 at the half but shot 58% after the break to turn the game into a surprising rout. Dawson Garcia added 14 points while Armando Bacot had 11 points and 14 rebounds. Michigan big man Hunter Dickinson fouled Bacot twice in a span of 12 seconds early in the second half and headed to the bench with four fouls. UNC took advantage while Dickinson sat for more than 10 minutes.
— Malik Hall scored eight of his 15 points in a 1:34 stretch early in the second half, helping No. 22 Michigan State build a big lead it needed to hold off Louisville 73-64 in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. The Spartans overcame 19 turnovers by playing well in spurts and making 10 of 18 3-pointers.
Utah Valley stuns BYU in OT, Abdur-Rahim’s 3 helps Georgia shock No. 18 Memphis 82-79
UNDATED (AP) — Fardaws Aimaq had 24 points and 22 rebounds, Justin Harmon also scored 24 points and Utah Valley stunned No. 12 BYU 72-65 in overtime.
Connor Harding added 10 points for the Wolverines, who beat the Cougars for the second time in school history. Alex Barcello led BYU with 17 points and 11 rebounds, Spencer Johnson added 15 points and nine rebounds, and Seneca Knight and Te’Jon Lucas scored 10 points apiece.
After Johnson sent the game to overtime with a layup just before the buzzer, Utah Valley took control in the extra period.
Another upset saw Jabri Abdur-Rahim’s 3-pointer with less than 2 minutes remaining gave Georgia the lead, and the Bulldogs snapped their four-game losing streak by beating No. 18 Memphis 82-79. T
he 3-pointer by Abdur-Rahim, who scored 15 points, gave the Bulldogs a 78-77 lead over the Tigers, who led most of the second half.
Kario Oquendo, who scored a game-high 24 points, followed with a steal and jam that extended the lead to three points.
Memphis suffered its second consecutive defeat, following Friday’s 78-59 loss to Iowa State that caused the Tigers to drop from No. 9 in the AP Top 25.
Elsewhere in college hoop action:
— Isaiah Mobley scored 21 points and tied a career high with 13 rebounds, Boogie Ellis added 19 points, and No. 20 Southern California opened Pac-12 play by rolling to a 93-73 victory over Utah. It is the second straight game that Mobley has had a double-double. He had 18 points and 12 rebounds in Friday’s win over San Diego State in the final of the Wooden Legacy. Utah’s Both Gach tied a career high with 28 points and David Jenkins Jr. added 21.
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— Tanner Groves scored 20 points, and Oklahoma beat No. 14 Florida 74-67. Groves shot 8 of 11 and had eight rebounds. Jalen Hill scored 18 points and Umoja Gibson added 15 for Oklahoma. It was the Sooners’ biggest win yet under new coach Porter Moser. He earned his 300th career coaching win after previous stops at Arkansas-Little Rock, Illinois State and Loyola Chicago. Phlandrous Fleming Jr. scored 17 points and Colin Castleton added 14 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks for Florida.
— Tyger Campbell scored 21 points and No. 5 UCLA recovered after blowing most of a 17-point, first-half lead to beat Colorado 73-61 in the Bruins’ Pac-12 opener. Johnny Juzang added 15 points and Myles Johnson had 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Bruins. UCLA improved to 7-1 overall and 1-0 in the Pac-12. Jaime Jaquez Jr. was lost to UCLA midway through the first half when he went down hard on his back. Jabari Walker had 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Buffaloes. Colorado fell to 6-2 overall and 1-1 in the league. Evan Battey was held to four points before fouling out.
— Collin Gillespie scored 26 points, Brandon Slater had 16 and No. 6 Villanova avoided a second straight court-storming at Penn with a 71-56 win. Jordan Dingle led the Quakers with 21 points. Penn did make 13 3-pointers. Gillespie hit four 3-pointers and went 9 for 15 overall from the floor.
— Stanley Umude scored 17 points off the bench and No. 10 Arkansas won its seventh straight game to start the season, beating Central Arkansas 97-60. Central Arkansas made nine 3-pointers, including 7 of 10 in the first half, and trailed by six at halftime. The Razorbacks outscored the Bears 56-25 in the second half.
— Izaiah Brockington had 23 points and 10 rebounds for his third double-double of the season, and No. 19 Iowa State overcame a slow start and beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 83-64. The Cyclones improved to 7-0, extending their best start since 2015-16. Tre Jackson scored 12 points and George Conditt added 11 points and seven rebounds for Iowa State.
— Walker Kessler had 17 points, a career-high 14 rebounds and six blocks to lead No. 21 Auburn to an 85-68 victory over UCF. The Tigers held the Knights without a field goal for nearly nine minutes to take control in the second half. Freshman Jabari Smith scored 20 points for Auburn. Darius Perry led UCF with 18 points but also committed eight turnovers.
— Jared Rhoden had 15 points and 11 rebounds, and Kadary Richmond added 10 points, leading No. 25 Seton Hall to an 85-63 victory over Wagner. Richmond also added nine assists, six rebounds, four steals, and a blocked shot as Seton Hall won its third straight game.
NHL..
— Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists, Zach Hyman scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2. Kailer Yamamoto and Evan Bouchard also scored for the Oilers, who won their third game in a row and improved to 9-1-0 on home ice despite getting outshot 34-22. Jake Guentzel and Teddy Blueger each had a goal for the Penguins, who have lost three straight. Pittsburgh was 15-0-4 in its previous 19 games against the Oilers.
UNDATED (AP) — Auston Matthews scored three goals for his fourth career hat trick and the streaking Toronto Maple Leafs thumped the Colorado Avalanche 8-3. John Tavares had a goal and two assists for Toronto, while William Nylander scored one and set up another. Jack Campbell made 28 saves.
Jason Spezza, Travis Dermott and Pierre Engvall had the other goals for the Maple Leafs, who have won five straight games and are 15-2-0 over their last 17. Michael Bunting added three assists, while Mitch Marner and Alexander Kerfoot had two each. Nazem Kadri had two goals and Samuel Girard also scored for Colorado.
Jonas Johansson stopped 33 shots as the Avalanche lost for the second time in three games after winning six in a row.
In other ice action:
— Troy Terry scored his 15th goal during Anaheim’s four-goal second period, and Trevor Zegras and Sonny Milano had three assists apiece in the Ducks’ 6-5 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. Rickard Rakell, Josh Manson and Hampus Lindholm also scored in the second period for the Ducks, who have won 11 of 15 after back-to-back victories over Pacific Division rivals Los Angeles and Vegas. Max Pacioretty and Mattias Janmark had a goal and an assist apiece for the Golden Knights, who have lost three of four. Zach Whitecloud and Janmark scored shorthanded goals for Vegas after the Ducks had taken a three-goal lead.
— Chris Kreider scored again and Igor Shesterkin (shehs-TUR’-kihn) stopped 33 shots to help the New York Rangers beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 for their fourth straight win. Artemi Panarin (ahr-TEH’-mee pah-NAH’-rihn) had a goal and an assist, Jacob Trouba and Dryden Hunt also scored and Kaapo Kakko (KAH’-poh KA’-koh) had two assists as the Rangers won for the eighth time in nine games. New York has won six in a row at home.
Shesterkin made 11 saves in the first period, 15 in the second and seven in the third to improve to 12-3-2 with a 2.15 goals-against average this season. Morgan Frost scored and Carter Hart had 24 saves for Philadelphia, which lost its seventh straight.
— Auston Matthews scored three goals for his fourth career hat trick and the streaking Toronto Maple Leafs thumped the Colorado Avalanche 8-3. John Tavares had a goal and two assists for Toronto, while William Nylander scored one and set up another. Jack Campbell made 28 saves. Jason Spezza, Travis Dermott and Pierre Engvall had the other goals for the Maple Leafs, who have won five straight games and are 15-2-0 over their last 17. Michael Bunting added three assists, while Mitch Marner and Alexander Kerfoot had two each. Nazem Kadri had two goals and Samuel Girard also scored for Colorado. Jonas Johansson stopped 33 shots as the Avalanche lost for the second time in three games after winning six in a row.
— J.T Miller scored and added two assists to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 6-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night. Luke Schenn, Tyler Motte, Tanner Pearson, Bo Horvat, and Alex Chiasson chipped in for the Canucks, who finished their five-game road trip with a 2-3-0 record. Quinn Hughes had four assists, and Thatcher Demko made 19 saves in net. Adam Gaudette scored in his debut with the Senators after being claimed on waivers from the Chicago Blackhawks. Brady Tkachuk (kah-CHUHK’) also scored for Ottawa, and Filip Gustavsson stopped 29 shots.
— Adam Erne scored the decisive goal in a shootout and the Detroit Red Wings won their fourth straight game by beating the Seattle Kraken 4-3. Detroit won the shootout 2-1, with Dylan Larkin also converting. Robby Fabbri (FAB’-ree), Vladislav Namestnikov (nah-MEHST’-nih-kahv) and Lucas Raymond scored in regulation for the Red Wings. Ryan Donato had two goals and Vince Dunn scored the other for the Kraken. Thomas Greiss (grys) made 21 saves for Detroit in his 150th career victory. Seattle goalie Philipp Grubauer stopped 23 shots.
MLB-NEWS
MLB owners lock out players, 1st work stoppage since 1995
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Major League Baseball plunged into its first work stoppage in a quarter-century when the sport’s collective bargaining agreement expired and owners immediately locked out players in a move that threatens spring training and opening day.
The strategy, management’s equivalent of a strike under federal labor law, ended the sport’s labor peace after 9,740 days over 26 1/2 years. Teams decided to force the long-anticipated confrontation during an offseason rather than risk players walking out during the summer, as they did in 1994. Players and owners had successfully reached four consecutive agreements without a stoppage.
— The Minnesota Twins have signed right-hander Dylan Bundy to a $5 million, one-year contract. This was there first step toward rebuilding a depleted rotation. Bundy will make $4 million in 2022. His deal comes with a club option for 2023 or a $1 million buyout.
— NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets and Max Scherzer have finalized a $130 million, three-year deal, a contract that shattered baseball’s record for highest average salary and forms a historically impressive 1-2 atop New York’s rotation with Jacob deGrom. The 37-year-old Scherzer will earn $43.33 million per year, 20% higher than the previous mark, the $36 million that Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole is averaging in his $324 million, nine-year contract signed prior to the 2020 season. Scherzer has the right to opt out after the 2023 season and become a free agent again.
— Pitcher Kevin Gausman and the Blue Jays finalized a five-year, $110 million contract. The right-hander was 14-6 with a 2.81 ERA and 227 strikeouts in 192 innings for San Francisco last season. He has a 64-72 record and 4.02 ERA in his career with Baltimore, Atlanta and the Giants.
— The Chicago Cubs have landed one of the top remaining free agent starting pitchers. Chicago agreed to a $71 million, three-year contract with right-hander Marcus Stroman. Stroman gets $25 million in each of the next two seasons and has a $21 million player option for 2024. His option price could increase by $2 million each for 160 innings in 2022 and ’23.
— Closer Raisel Iglesias agreed to a four-year, $58 million deal to return to the Los Angeles Angels. Iglesias was outstanding in his first season with the Angels after they acquired him in a trade with Cincinnati a year ago. The Cuban right-hander had 34 saves while going 7-5 with a 2.57 ERA and 103 strikeouts with only 12 walks in 65 appearances.
— The Los Angeles Dodgers are bringing back versatile All-Star Chris Taylor, agreeing to a $60 million, four-year deal with a club option. The 31-year-old Taylor was an All-Star for the first time in 2021, when he hit .254 with 20 homers and set career highs with 92 runs and 73 RBIs. He hit a game-ending homer in the NL wild-card game against St. Louis, then batted .476 in the NL Championship Series against Atlanta, with three homers in Game 5. Taylor has played every position except catcher, first base and pitcher, and is a career .261 hitter with 79 homers.
— The Atlanta Braves have tendered a contract to slugger Adam Duvall, ensuring the National League RBI leader returns to the World Series-winning club for another season., and with bench players Orlando Arcia and Guillermo Heredia (hur-AY’-dee-uh). Pitcher Richard Rodriguez and infielder Johan Camargo will be free agents. Still no word on re-signing Freddie Freeman.
— Left-hander Alex Wood is staying with the San Francisco Giants, reaching agreement Wednesday on a $25 million, two-year contract. He gives manager Gabe Kapler two starters named Alex in the rotation after Tuesday’s addition of right-hander Alex Cobb on a $20 million, two-year contract with a club option for 2024.
– The Arizona Diamondbacks have made a move to solidify the back end of their bullpen, adding four-time All-Star Mark Melancon on a $14 million, two-year deal. He had a 4-3 record and 2.23 ERA to earn his fourth All-Star appearance and first since 2016. He’ll be 37 years old on opening day.
— Two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber (KLOO’-bur) and the Tampa Bay Rays have finalized an $8 million, one-year free-agent contract. The deal also includes an additional $5 million in incentives. The 35-year-old Kluber went through his third consecutive injury-impacted season in 2021, going 5-3 with a 3.83 ERA in 16 starts for the New York Yankees.
— The Philadelphia Phillies signed right-handed reliever Corey Knebel to a $10 million, one-year contract. The 30-year-old Knebel posted a 2.45 ERA and had three saves in 27 total appearances for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2021. Knebel was named to his first National League All-Star team in 2017 and led all NL pitchers with 76 appearances.
NFL-NEWS
Murray and D-Hop practice, game status uncertain
UNDATED (AP) — Quarterback Kyler Murray and All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins were both at practice for the Arizona Cardinals Wednesday in a sign the team’s top two playmakers might be ready to return after a three-game absence.
Murray is dealing with a sprained ankle while Hopkins has a hamstring injury. Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Murray and Hopkins were both “limited” during Wednesday’s workout.
In other NFL news:
—The New York Giants’ quarterback Daniel Jones status is iffy after sustaining a neck injury. If Jones cannot play, veteran Mike Glennon will start for New York, which signed Jake Fromm off the Bills practice squad as an insurance policy.
— The Chiefs activated veteran offensive lineman Kyle Long from the physically unable to perform list this week and he could be on the field Sunday night against Denver. Long fractured what’s called the tibial plateau in his knee during a June workout. The Chiefs created space for him by putting running back Jerick McKinnon and defensive tackle Khalen Saunders on injured reserve.
— While Justin Fields returned to practice for the Chicago Bears, Andy Dalton got the first-team snaps today. Whether the prized rookie or veteran will start at quarterback Sunday when the NFC West-leading Arizona Cardinals visit Soldier Field remains to be seen.
— Jalen Hurts said he’s “ready to go” and his ankle injury won’t affect his performance. The second-year quarterback is coming off his worst game as a pro. He threw three interceptions in a 13-7 loss to the Giants. Former Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew is Hurts’ backup but hasn’t taken a snap this season.
NBA-HEAT-ADEBAYO
Heat center Bam Adebayo needs thumb surgery, will miss weeks
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo (ad-ah-BAY’-oh) needs surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb and is likely out until at least mid-January.
It’s the first major injury of Adebayo’s five pro seasons. He’s averaging a career-best 18.7 points for Miami this season, along with 10.2 rebounds per game.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL-NEWS- PLAYOFF EXPANSION
College Football Playoff expansion talks inch forward
DALLAS (AP) — The latest meeting on expanding the College Football Playoff has wrapped up in Dallas without any announcement. Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby says the CFP management committee made good progress but works remains. The next meeting could come in January.
A proposed 12-team model unveiled in June is still at the heart of the discussions. There is still hope it can be implemented for the 2024 season.
In other college football news:
— Notre Dame is working on a deal to promote defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman to head coach to replace Brian Kelly. That’s according to a person with knowledge of the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because nothing has been finalized. The 35-year-old Freeman would become the first Black head football coach at Notre Dame. Kelly left for LSU earlier this week.
CHINA-PENG
Women’s tennis tour suspends China events over Peng concerns
UNDATED (AP) — The head of the women’s professional tennis tour says all WTA tournaments will be suspended in China because of concerns about the safety of Peng Shuai, and, that the suspension could extend beyond 2022.
The Grand Slam doubles champion has accused a former high-ranking government official in that country of sexual assault. She posted her allegations on social media last month.
WTA President and CEO Steve Simon is repeating his call for a “full and transparent investigation” into Peng’s accusations.
In world and national news…
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A 15-year-old boy has been denied bail and moved to jail after being charged in a Michigan school shooting that killed four students and injured others. Authorities on Wednesday revealed that Ethan Crumbley’s parents were summoned to discuss his behavior just a few hours before the bloodshed Tuesday. No motive for the shooting was offered by Oakland County authorities. But sheriff’s Lt. Tim Willis told a judge that Crumbley recorded a video the night before the violence in which he discussed killing students. Crumbley is charged as an adult with 24 crimes, including murder and terrorism.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court’s six conservative justices have indicated they will uphold a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The court on Wednesday heard the biggest challenge to abortion rights in decades. The court’s conservative majority justices signaled they will allow states to ban abortion much earlier in pregnancy. And they indicated they may go even further to overturn the nationwide Roe v. Wade right that has existed for nearly 50 years. The Mississippi law is much more restrictive than the landmark Roe v. Wade court ruling of 1973. Upholding the Mississippi law would undermine Roe. A decision is expected next June
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is kicking off a more urgent campaign for Americans to get COVID-19 booster shots. Biden on Thursday is unveiling a winter plan to combat the coronavirus and its omicron variant with enhanced availability of shots and vaccines but without major new restrictions. Biden is set to require private insurers to cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 tests and to tighten testing requirements for people entering the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status. Biden’s administration says it’s making 50 million COVID-19 tests free for older people and other vulnerable groups for pickup at senior centers and community sites.
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The European Union drug regulator says it has started a rolling review of a new coronavirus vaccine made by French startup Valneva. The move announced on Thursday is a first step toward giving the vaccine the green light to be used in the 27-nation EU. Approval by the European Medicines Agency would add another vaccine to the EU’s armory against COVID-19 as the bloc is ramping up administering booster shots and some countries prepare preparing to deliver shots of Pfizer’s vaccine to children ages 5 to 11. Last month, the EU’s executive commission approved a contract with Valneva for member states to buy almost 27 million doses in 2022.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government could be heading for a temporary shutdown. Republicans in Congress are poised to stall a must-pass funding bill as they force a debate on rolling back the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates for some workers. Conservative Republicans in the House and Senate want to take a hardline stand against the mandated vaccinations. Delays could cause a shutdown Friday that lasts through the weekend. But not all Republicans are on board, saying even a short stoppage of the federal government will not play well with the public. The White House is confident Congress will approve funding to keep the government running.
BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks and Wall Street futures are mixed as traders consider the possible impact of the coronavirus’s omicron variant. London and Frankfurt opened lower and Shanghai and Tokyo fell. Hong Kong advanced. Governments have responded to the variant by tightening travel controls, fueling unease about the outlook for a global economic recovery. On Wednesday, shares fell on Wall Street after the Institute for Supply Management reported U.S. manufacturing activity accelerated faster than expected in November. Investors already were rattled after Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell said the U.S. central bank might withdraw stimulus sooner than expected due to persistently high inflation.
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