CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY…Partly sunny. Highs 15 to 20. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows zero to 5 above. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s. Southeast

winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the south 15 to 20 mph in the

afternoon.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Not as cold. Lows in the lower

20s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.

.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. West winds 10 to

15 mph.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows around 15.

.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 20s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows

around 10.

.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.

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

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.

.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.

 

This Day In History, December 7, 1941 – Japan bombs Pearl Harbor, Hawaii *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History ***  

Japanese Planes attack Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.  President Roosevelt calls “December 7, 1941 a date that will live in infamy.”

More information at CSiNewsNow.com From Wikipedia: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

 

 

Jamestown (CSi) Monday at approximately 5:10pm, a car slid down the south bank of the James River, just off the Buffalo Scenic road. The location was just west of the spillway, and west of the State Hospital Road (12th Ave SE).

It appears the car went down the bank and came to rest just at the ice line. From the northside of the river cut-off channel, the taillights of the car were still illuminated.

A man and woman did get out of the car and were taken to Jamestown Regional Medical Center. On scene was Jamestown Fire Department to get the woman out of the car. More on this story on the Wayne Byers Show.

Submitted photo.

 

 

 

Jamestown  (City)  Tuesday, December 7 and Wednesday, December 8, 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. Tuesday and last until approximately 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, or until work is completed.

The above schedule is contingent upon changing weather conditions.
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.

 

 

Valley City    (CSi) The Barnes County Sheriff deputies investigated a crash  during Sunday’s the winter storm about 6:30-p.m. on I-94 near mile marker 295 east of Valley City.

Sheriff Randy McClaflin  reports that a 2022 International jack-knifed into the median. Then, a 2018 Freight liner approached the scene, lost control, then entered the median and struck the trailer the first semi was towing.

McClaflin said during the crash investigation, a Barnes County Sheriff’s Deputy patrol vehicle was struck in the rear by an SUV causing minor damage to the patrol vehicle.

Valley City Rural Fire District Chief Scott Magnuson said firefighters assisted one of the semi drivers, out of his semi, and  was transported to Mercy Hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported.

The Valley City Police Department assisted at the crash scene.

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

Mon. Dec. 6, 2021

10:10 -a.m.

Barnes

New Positives:  1

Total Positives: 2098

Active: 36

Recovered:  2020

Breakthrough Incidents Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 350

 

Stutsman

New Positives: 2

Total Positives: 4956

Active: 105

Recovered: 4748

Breakthrough Incidents Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 410

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Jamestown (CSi)  Jamestown Mayor Dwaine Heinrich says the recent presentation on the concept of Bison World, documented the positive impact it will have on Jamestown, and North Dakota.

On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 he pointed out that Bison World is a 501 c3 non profit and will with approval from North Dakota be funded by the State’s Legacy Fund.

He said that the profits from Bison World will be back into the Legacy Fund, and that no tax dollars will be used.

On another topic, Mayor Heinrich while there is no need to panic over the COVID-19 variants that are in North Dakota or may be coming to North Dakota, to get vaccinated with two vaccines, for those 18 years old and older, spaced apart when indicated and then the booster shot six months after the last vaccine.  The pediatric Pfizer Vaccine is available for those 5-11 years old.

Regularly scheduled vaccination and testing clinics are available, with a registration.

 

Boosters are available through Central Valley Health District in Jamestown, and City County health in Valley City, along with the Jamestown VA Clinic.

The mayor added that while active COVID-19 cases in Stutsman County have increased in recent weeks, at 114 as of the Sunday December 5, 2021,  NDDoH reports they are much lower than the active cases a year ago, in the mid triple digits.

He said residents should continue to use common sense in protective measures.

 

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council met in Executive Session, Monday evening at City Hall.  All members were present, Council Member Schloegel joined by phone.

The City Council entered into EXECUTIVE SESSION: The purpose of the executive session is for the City Council to consult with legal counsel and discuss risks and negotiating strategy in a legal matter, which discussion in public would have an adverse fiscal effect on the City’s litigation position. The legal authority for closing this portion of the meeting is N.D.C.C. Sec. 44-04-19.1 and 19.2.

A Resolution was approved to convene in executive session rather than in an open meeting to consult and discuss risks and negotiating strategy in a legal matter with legal counsel, which discussion in public would have an adverse fiscal effect on the City’s litigation position.

Mayor Heinrich said, discussed in the Executive Session was the Middles LLC Alcohol Violation Appeal.

Following the Executive Session, the City Council reconvened into  open session.

A Resolution was accepted to direct Legal Counsel Porsborg to proceed as discussed during the executive session.

During the Regular Session that followed:

HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE: (Individuals may address the City Council about any item not contained on the agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the hearing. If the full 15 minutes are not needed, the City Council will continue with the agenda. The City Council will take no official action on items discussed at the hearing, with the exception of referral to staff or Committee.)   No One Spoke.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

To provide more time to discuss controversial or disputed issues, the Council will consider the items on the consent agenda together at the beginning of the public meeting. These items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. If a member of the City Council or public requests to be heard on one of these items, the Council will remove the item from the consent agenda and consider that item individually.

Council Member Buchanan asked that Item A be discussed separately  a Resolution to approve the S&R Truck Plaza agreement as presented earlier with no changes and signed.  He said a fully executed document was presented, saying that previously that the city attorney was to negotiate the agreement.  Buchanan said he  saw no information on any negotiations.

He questions the city leasing the right of way for commercial purposes invoving Marathon Oil and Vining Oil.

He asked the matter be sent back to committee for further discussion. Mayor Heinrich said the matter has been fully discussed in the past.

The Council voted 4-1 to approve the Resolution with Council Member Buchanan voting in opposition.

THe City Council approve the balance of the Consent Agenda as printed.

 

REGULAR AGENDA

RESOLUTIONS:

ORDINANCES:

Approve the FIRST READING: Concerning an ordinance for the franchise agreement for a proposed non-exclusive franchise in the city with Midcontinent Communications for the right to construct, maintain, and operate within and upon, in and under, the streets, alleys, and public grounds of the city, a telecommunication system for public and private use in the city.

 

Approved the FIRST READING: Concerning an ordinance for the franchise agreement for a proposed non-exclusive franchise in the city with Daktel Communications for the right to construct, maintain, and operate within and upon, in and under, the streets, alleys, and public grounds of the city, a telecommunication system for public and private use in the city.

 

Approve the FIRST READING: Concerning an ordinance for the franchise agreement for a proposed non-exclusive franchise in the city with Cable Services Inc. for the right to construct, maintain, and operate within and upon, in and under, the streets, alleys, and public grounds of the city, a telecommunication system for public and private use in the city.

 

Approve the FIRST READING: Concerning an ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 of the City Code by amending the District Map to change the zoning of the South One-Half (S ½) of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 139 North, Range 64 West of the Fifth P.M., except that portion thereof presently existing as highway right of way, City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota from C-2 & Ag (General Commercial District & Agricultural District) to M-1 (Limited Industrial and Manufacturing District). The property is located at 3790 Hwy 281 SE.

 

Approve the  FIRST READING: Concerning an ordinance to repeal the current Appendix C and to enact the reformatted Appendix C of the City Code of the City of Jamestown, North Dakota, pertaining to Zoning Regulations.

 

A PUBLIC HEARING was held : Concerning an ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 of the City Code by amending the District Map to change the zoning of Lubeck’s Addition, Lots 5, 6, 10 & 11, City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota from C-1 (Local Commercial District) to C-2 (General Commercial District). The property is located at 1512 Business Loop East (Unit A & B) and 1602 Business Loop East.

No one spoke.

Following the Public Hearing:

SECOND READING: Ordinance No. 1551, introduced by Council Member Kamlitz, to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 of the City Code by amending the District Map to change the zoning of Lubeck’s Addition, Lots 5, 6, 10 & 11, City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota from C-1 (Local Commercial District) to C-2 (General Commercial District). The property is located at 1512 Business Loop East (Unit A & B) and 1602 Business Loop East.  Following the Second Reading the Council unanimously approved the Ordinance.

APPOINTMENTS:

Appointed  Dr.Heidi Heim Larson   to serve as a member of the Central Valley Health District to fill the unexpired term of Laurel Haroldson, July 2023.

Appointed  Robet Hoxtra   to serve as a member of the James River Valley Library System Board to fill the unexpired term of Carolgene Wolf, March 2024.

Appointed Council Member Steele to serve as the City Council representative on the Jamestown Regional Airport Authority for a five year term to expire December 2026.

 

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT:

Council Member Buchanan pointed out that Wednesday December 7, 1941 Japan attacked the United States Naval installation at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii  that was 80 years ago. He also noted the passing of Former Senator, Robert Dole, a World War Two veteran, and war hero.

Council Member Steele gave a shout-out to the Jamestown Shriners on the decoration of Mill Hill (Shriners Hill) Christmas Trees.

Mayor Heinrich pointed out the City Street Crew was out timely over the weekend clearing the recent snow fall.

He said the Bison World project is a 501 C3 non profit organization, and profits will go back to the ND Legacy Fund from which it will come if approved.

He added that City Attorney Leo Ryan recently retired as a General from the North Dakota National Guard, and praised his many years of service.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Considered was approving a Resolution of the City of Jamestown adopting the Stutsman County, ND, Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2021.  It was previously approved by Stutsman, and the City Council has also approved the Resolution.

Approved was a stormwater easement agreement on University of Jamestown property next to the football stadium.

The City Council approved the additional one-year renewal option to December 31, 2022 (Section 5) of the Volunteer Reintegration Agreement and Waiver for James River Correctional Center volunteers on City projects.

The Regular City Council meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.

 

 

Valley City  (Chamber 12-6-21)  Valley City Mayor, Dave Carlsrud has his latest message to Valley City Residents:

A “White Christmas”? We received a pretty white snow Saturday night and at this time of the year, it is likely to be here for a while.

 

Last Thursday night the Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce facilitated the “Parade of Lights “. It was a beautiful December evening with a great crowd and a big number of parade units participating. Kudos to all the folks who prepared floats, cars, dogs, trucks, etc., as it seemed evident that considerable work and passion were involved. Thank you all.

 

One of our local Salvation Army Bell Ringers shared a nice story of benevolence. “A college age person walked by without leaving anything in the kettle.  A few minutes later he returned with a hand full of coins for the kettle. He said, “I cleaned out my car”. The person shared, due to shortage of money, he had taken the year off school to earn enough for the next semester.   Really nice!                  ** Ringing the Bell can be very heartwarming, why not give it a try? Call 701-541-1418 or 701-840-1357 to sign up.

 

This is a time of the year when people of different Faiths celebrate special events within their respective religions. Let us be compassionate and respectful of all, especially of those who may worship differently than we do.

 

Be “prudent” as COVID is still lingering.

 

Thank you to contributors again this week.

 

“Compassion is an action word with no boundaries.”                    (Prince)

Blessings, Respect, Kindness and Prayers,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud

 

 

Jamestown  (Chamber)   Members of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Open Country Lodge as they celebrate opening to the public. Open Country Lodge is a 16 bed, 8 bath modern recreation lodge. It is available for rent for retreats, reunions, crafters, hunting, fishing, and more. They are located at 9678 35th St. SE Spiritwood, ND 58481. For more information call Kelli or Dean at 701-490-1440.

For more information about ribbon cuttings, contact Emily Bivens by emailing: director@jamestownchamber.com or call the chamber at 701-252-4830.

 

 

Jamestown  (JRMC)   — When caring for cancer, individuals need more than medicine.

Cancer care impacts a person’s body, mind and soul. That’s why Farmers Union Insurance (FUI) made a $50,000 gift to the REACH program at Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

REACH stands for Resources, Educate, Advocacy, Care and Hope. JRMC’s REACH Coordinator Kalen Heller meets with every JRMC Cancer Center patient to discuss diagnosis and treatment plans, apply for programs that offer financial assistance, offer spiritual care and learn about life as a cancer survivor. The coordinator provides support and other services to help reduce the stress of the patient and their family through all phases of treatment and recovery. Patients have the option of meeting regularly with the REACH coordinator after this initial consult.

JRMC Foundation Director Lisa Jackson says, “We always wanted to offer spiritual care and care for survivorship. However, we didn’t expect to offer it so soon. In the two years since we’ve opened the JRMC Cancer Center, we’ve saved 500,000 miles of travel and offered holistic care to our patients. This is only possible because of generous individuals and organizations like Farmers Union Insurance.”

Built to improve the quality of life for patients and their families, increase access to under-served communities in central North Dakota and support patients on their cancer journey with state-of-the-art care, the JRMC Cancer Center opened in 2019. Since then, the cancer care team has offered more than 200 infusions each month to individuals from 35 communities in a nine-county area. The center is in partnership with Sanford Health’s Roger Maris Cancer Center.

FUI supports this program because it supports the residents of rural communities, said Mark Anderson, FUI chief executive officer. The support is also personal for Anderson, whose mother passed away from breast cancer when he was 17 years old.

He says, “Supporting rural communities and specifically their members’ health is important to us. Miles matter when people are sick. We’re proud to be part of what you do here and feel that this commitment is a natural fit with our original gift in 2016.”

Farmers Union and Farmers Union Insurance also named the Welcome Center at the JRMC Cancer Center. The organizations donated $150,000 to the cancer center in 2016 – launching the development of the service.

“We couldn’t have opened the JRMC Cancer Center without North Dakota Farmers Union and Farmers Union Insurance,” Jackson said.

To learn more about cancer care at JRMC, visit www.jrmcnd.com/cancer. To support cancer care patients, visit www.jrmcnd.com/giving.

 

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — A Minot man has been convicted of murder in the slaying of his father. Christopher Vickerman had pleaded not guilty in the May 2019 death of 55-year-old Mark Vickerman at his Minot home. A jury returned a guilty verdict on Monday, after a weeklong trial. Testimony at trial showed the father and son had a strained relationship. Mark Vickerman told several people he was afraid his son would try to kill him. Thirty-one-year-old Christopher Vickerman faces up to life in prison without parole. A sentencing date has not been set.

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A Fargo woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in the death of a 1-year-old child left in her care. A Cass County District Court judge imposed the sentence Monday for 38-year-old Brandi Adeleke who earlier pleaded guilty to murder and child abuse. Meka Ducheneaux died in November 2020 from what doctors said was blunt force trauma. Adeleke claimed that she had left the child alone in the bathtub and found her unresponsive. The prosecution and defense reached a joint recommendation on the sentence, which Judge Steven Marquart approved. Adeleke will be eligible for parole after serving 25 years.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A new analysis of North Dakota’s state-owned minerals is nearly $1 billion more than a similar estimate last year when the coronavirus created uncertainty and low prices and demand for oil declined. MineralTracker, of Watford, which is part of First International Bank & Trust, estimates the current value of the state’s minerals is $2.4 billion. Oil prices have rebounded considerably since the 2020 downturn and even exceeded $80 per barrel this fall before dropping in recent days as fears about the omicron coronavirus variant emerged. Natural gas production is growing at a faster rate than oil production, though oil generally remains the sought-after commodity in the region.

 

In Sports…

Valley City  (VCSU/Mark Potts) – Valley City State University will once again host the annual Barnes County High School Basketball Tournaments this winter.

The Girls Barnes County Tournament is set for Dec. 7, 9 and 11 and will feature six teams vying for the championship. LaMoure/Litchville-Marion is the top seed and the five-time defending champion in the girls tournament.

The Boys Barnes County Classic is scheduled for Jan. 11, 13 and 14. The boys will play a “classic” format will all matchups predetermined. The boys field will likely include several top ranked Class B teams in the state. A tournament champion will not be crowned on the boys side.

All games will be played at VCSU’s W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse. A schedule for both tournaments is below.

SPONSORS: Major tournament sponsors include Valley City State University, VCSU Athletics, the Valley City Chamber of Commerce, the Valley City Convention and Visitors Bureau, Sodexo, and Pizza Corner.

 

2021 Girls Barnes County Tournament

Tuesday, Dec. 7 – Day 1
4:30 p.m.: (1) LaMoure/Litchville-Marion vs. (4) Maple River
6:00 p.m.: (2) Sargent County vs. (6) Enderlin
7:30 p.m.: (3) Wyndmere-Lidgerwood vs. (5) Barnes County North

Thursday, Dec. 9 – Day 2
4:30 p.m.: (4) Maple River vs. (6) Enderlin
6:00 p.m.: (2) Sargent County vs. (3) Wyndmere-Lidgerwood
7:30 p.m.: (1) LaMoure/Litchville-Marion vs. (5) Barnes County North

Saturday, Dec. 11
5th place – 12:00 p.m.: 5th and 6th best records vs. each other
3rd place – 1:30 p.m.: 3rd and 4th best records vs. each other
Championship – 3:00 p.m.: Top 2 records vs. each other

Tiebreaker Criteria to determine Saturday matchups
1. Head-to-head
2. Point differential (up to 17)
3. Fewest points allowed in two games
4. Highest seeded team
*After a multiple team tie is broken, the tiebreaker reverts back to head-to-head

 

2022 Boys Barnes County Classic

Tuesday, Jan. 11
3:00 p.m.: Maple River vs. Barnes County North
4:30 p.m.: Enderlin vs. LaMoure/Litchville-Marion
6:00 p.m.: Dunseith vs. Wyndmere-Lidgerwood
7:30 p.m.: Sargent County vs. Four Winds JV

Thursday, Jan. 13
3:00 p.m.: Barnes County North vs. Wyndmere-Lidgerwood
4:30 p.m.: Maple River vs. Sargent County
6:00 p.m.: Dunseith vs. LaMoure/Litchville-Marion
7:30 p.m.: Enderlin vs. Hillsboro-Central Valley

Friday, Jan. 14
3:00 p.m.: Central Cass JV vs. Barnes County North
4:30 p.m.: Sargent County vs. Wyndmere-Lidgerwood
6:00 p.m.: Enderlin vs. Dunseith
7:30 p.m.: LaMoure/Litchville-Marion vs. Maple River

 

COLLEGE FOOTBALL-HEISMAN TROPHY

Heisman finalists announced

NEW YORK (AP) — Alabama quarterback Bryce Young and Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson are among the four finalists for the Heisman Trophy, which will be presented on Saturday. Young and Hutchinson just led their teams to conference titles and berths in the CFP semifinals.

Young broke the SEC championship game record with 421 yards passing in a victory against Georgia’s vaunted defense on Saturday. The sophomore has thrown for 4,322 yards, 43 touchdowns and just four interceptions this season.

Hutchinson has 14 sacks and helped the Wolverines end an eight-game losing streak to rival Ohio State.

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett and Ohio State signal-caller C.J. Stroud are the other finalists. Pickett passed for 4,319 yards with 42 touchdowns this year to eclipse school marks. Stroud has completed 71% of his passes for 3,862 yards, 38 touchdowns and five interceptions in his first year as a starter.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL-HEAD COACHES

Miami, Colorado State hire football coaches

UNDATED (AP) — Miami and Colorado State hired new head football coaches on Monday, while Notre Dame and Oklahoma unveiled their coaching hires.

Mario Cristobal is back with his alma mater, leaving Oregon to become the Hurricanes’ head coach. He replaces Manny Diaz, who was dismissed on Monday after going 21-15 in three seasons, including a 7-5 mark this year.

Cristobal went 35-13 with two Pac-12 titles as head coach of the Ducks. Oregon tried to retain him as the team went from CFP contenders earlier this season to losers of the conference title game against Utah.

Colorado State hired the first Black head football coach in program history Monday, bringing in Nevada’s Jay Norvell to take over for Steve Addazio. Norvell is coming off a season in which he guided the Wolf Pack to an 8-4 record and a spot in the Quick Lane Bowl. The offensive innovator has led his team to bowl games in four of the five seasons he’s been at Nevada, going 33-26 since being hired by the Wolf Pack in December 2016.

Marcus Freeman was formally introduced as the 30th head football coach of the Fighting Irish as he replaces Brian Kelly, who became the program’s all-time winningest coach this season before heading to LSU. Brent Venables takes over at Oklahoma after successful runs as defensive coordinator for the Sooners and Clemson since 2004.

NFL-PATRIOTS/BILLS

Patriots solidify hold on division lead.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Patriots have sole possession of first place in the AFC East following a 14-10 win over the second-place Bills.

Damien Harris scored on a 64-yard run in blustery conditions in which Mac Jones attempted just three passes. The Pats outgained the Bills 222 to 99 in yards rushing, with Harris delivering a season-high 111.

Defensive back Miles Bryant sealed the victory by batting down Josh Allen’s pass at the goal line with Buffalo facing fourth-and-14 at New England’s 18 with 1:55 remaining.

Bills QB Josh Allen was 15 of 30 for 145 yards and a TD.

New England is 9-4 following its seventh win in a row. Buffalo is 7-5.

 

NBA…

— The Hawks were 121-110 winners over the Timberwolves as Trae Young contributed 29 points and 11 assists. Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot added 23 points and shot 7-for-14 from 3-point range. Danilo Gallinari scored 20 points off the bench as the Hawks set season-highs in makes and attempts from beyond the arc.

 

UNDATED (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have returned to their winning ways.

The Suns are the first NBA team to have 20 victories after Chris Paul delivered 21 points and 10 assists in a 108-104 downing of the Spurs. Paul converted a three-point play that allowed the Suns to ice the win.

Jae Crowder had a season-high 19 points, for Phoenix, which played for the first time since their team-record 18-game winning streak ended at Golden State on Friday.

The Spurs had their four-game winning streak snapped. Dejaunte (deh-ZHAHN’;-tay) Murray was high man for San Antonio with 17 points, while Bryn Forbes added 15 off the bench.

Checking out Monday’s other NBA action:

— Andrew Wiggins made a career-high eight 3-pointers on the way to 28 points as the Warriors hammered the Magic, 126-95. Wiggins scored 17 of his points in the third quarter, knocking down three straight 3s over a span of 1:14. Steph Curry had 31 points and eight assists as Golden State bounced back after seeing its 11-game home winning streak end against the Spurs on Saturday.

— Paul George scored 21 points and the Clippers handed the shorthanded Trail Blazers their third straight loss, 102-90. Marcus Morris Jr. added 17 points and Luke Kennard finished with 15 in his first start of the season. Jusuf Nurkic (YOO’-suhf NUR’-kihch) had a season-high 31 points for Portland.

— Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH’-nihs an-teh-toh-KOON’-poh) came back from a two-game absence and scored 27 points on his 27th birthday, guiding the Bucks to a 112-104 victory over the Cavaliers. The two-time MVP also had 12 rebounds in his return from a sore right calf as the Bucks won for the 10th time in 11 games. Jrue (jroo) Holiday had 20 points, eight assists and seven rebounds for Milwaukee, while teammate Khris Middleton provided 21 points and eight assists.

— Zach LaVine scored 32 points and the Bulls shook off the absence of DeMar DeRozan to beat the Nuggets 109-97. Lonzo Ball and Nikola Vucevic (VOO’-she-vihch) each had 20 points and 10 rebounds for Chicago, hours after DeRozan entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols. The Nuggets lost for the eighth time in 10 games despite Nikola Jokic (nih-KOH’-lah YOH’-kihch), who had 17 points, 12 boards and a season-high 15 assists.

— Dillon Brooks and Desmond Bane scored 21 points each in the Grizzlies’ fifth win in a row, 105-90 at Miami. All five Grizzlies’ starters finished in double figures as Steven Adams had 17 points and 16 rebounds, while Tyus Jones and Jaren Jackson scored 14 points apiece. Memphis opened the game on a 20-6 run and built an 11-point halftime lead.

ehm-BEED’) had a season-high 43 points to go with 15 rebounds and seven assists in the 76ers’ 127-124 overtime win against the Hornets. Embiid had six of Philadelphia’s eight points in OT to lead the Sixers to their second straight win. Tobias Harris returned from a one-game absence due to illness and had 21 points and 11 rebounds as the 76ers shot 52.9% from the field.

— The Pacers earned a 116-110 win over the Wizards behind 30 points, 10 rebounds and six assists from Domantas Sabonis (doh-MAHN’-tahs sah-BOH’-nihs). Caris LeVert had 19 points and Malcolm Brogdon added 17 with eight assists in Indiana’s first win in five games. Three-time All-Star guard Bradley Beal scored 34 points to lead the Wizards, who have lost three straight and four of five.

— The Thunder’s eight-game losing streak is over after Shea Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points and 13 assists in their 114-103 decision over the Pistons. Lu Dort scored 28 points for Oklahoma City, which trailed by 12 in the fourth quarter before going on a 25-8 run. Cade Cunningham had 28 points and 11 rebounds in Detroit’s ninth loss in a row.

OLYMPICS-BEIJING-US

US plans diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says the U.S. will stage a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing to protest Chinese human rights abuses. It’s a move that China has vowed to greet with “firm countermeasures.”

White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters during Monday’s briefing that U.S. athletes will continue to compete and will “have our full support.” The administration, however, won’t dispatch U.S. dignitaries to attend the games.

Psaki says the U.S. has a ”fundamental commitment to promoting human rights” and says the U.S. “will not be contributing to the fanfare of the games.”

HORSE RACING-MEDINA SPIRIT

Derby winner dies after workout

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — The 3-year-old colt whose Kentucky Derby victory in May came under scrutiny because of a positive drug test has collapsed and died after a workout at Santa Anita in Southern California.

Trainer Bob Baffert says Medina Spirit suffered a heart attack. The colt had just completed five furlongs in his second workout since finishing second in the Breeders’ Cup Classic a month ago at Del Mar.

The colt will undergo a full necropsy to try to determine the exact cause of death.

NFL-NEWS

Julio Jones cleared to practice

UNDATED (AP) — Seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones and two others can start practicing with the Tennessee Titans again, a big step toward rejoining the active roster.

The Titans also designated rookie wide receiver Racey McMath and safety Dane Cruikshank to return to practice. Getting this trio back could be a big boost for the 8-4 Titans who currently sit atop the AFC South.

T25 MEN’S BASKETBALL..

 

UNDATED (AP) — Monday’s top-25 men’s basketball schedule has begun with a stunner.

Texas Southern became the first Southwestern Athletic Conference team to beat a ranked SEC program in The Associated Press poll era dating to 1936. The previously-winless Tigers stunned No. 20 Florida 69-54 behind PJ Henry’s 16 points. Karl Nicholas finished with 14 points on 7-for-7 shooting for Texas Southern, which was coming off a 27-point loss to Louisiana Tech and were 23 1/2-point underdogs against the Gators.

Florida struggled all night, shooting 38.2% from the field and hitting 5 of 24 from 3-point range.

Brandon McKissic led the Gators with 15 points.

In other top-25 action:

— Tramon Mark scored 18 points off the bench and Marcus Sasser had 17 with a career-high six steals as No. 14 Houston hammered Alcorn State, 77-45. The 8-1 Cougars shot 47% in their fourth straight win.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL-POLL

Purdue is number one for the first time

UNDATED (AP) — Purdue is No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll for the first time. The Boilermakers were a unanimous No. 1 in the poll to move up from No. 2 last week.

Reigning national champion Baylor moved up to No. 2, with Duke, UCLA and Gonzaga rounding out the top five.

 

NHL..

UNDATED (AP) — New coach, same result for the Philadelphia Flyers.

The Flyers’ suffered their ninth consecutive loss hours after firing head coach Alain Vigneault (VEEN’-yah) and assistant Michel Therrien (TEHR’-ee-ehn). Seven different Avalanche players scored in their 7-5 win at Philadelphia.

Erik Johnson had a goal and an assist as part of Colorado’s 50-shot assault. Nazem Kadri (NA’-zehm KA’-dree), Gabriel Landeskog (LAN’-dehs-kahg), Alex Newhook, Cale Makar (mah-KAHR’), Valeri Nichushkin (nih-CHOOSH’-kihn) and Tyson Jost also scored for the Avs.

Mike Yeo (yoh) took over as interim coach of the Flyers, who are one off the team record for consecutive losses.

Elsewhere on NHL ice:

— John Carlson tied the game late in the second period and then scored Washington’s third and final shootout goal to give the Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Ducks. Tom Wilson scored his 100th career goal and Carl Hagelin (HAG’-lihn) added his first of the season for Washington.

— Sidney Crosby and Danton Heinen scored 25 seconds apart early in the first period before the Penguins coasted to a 6-1 rout of the Kraken. Jake Guentzel (GEHNT’-sul) scored his 14th goal of the season and Jeff Carter added his second of the game, both on odd-man rushes late in the second period.

— Jamie Benn assisted on Jacob Peterson’s tiebreaking goal midway through the third period before adding a pair of late scores to secure the Stars’ 4-1 win against the Coyotes. Roope (ROO’-peh) Hintz also scored and Braden Holtby turned back 18 shots to help Dallas tie a franchise record with its seventh straight victory.

— Josh Norris provided the deciding shootout goal to push the Senators past the Devils, 3-2. Drake Batherson and Brady Tkachuk scored in regulation for Ottawa, which earned its third straight win and dealt the Devils their fourth loss in a row.

— Bruce Boudreau won his first game as coach of the Canucks as Thatcher Demko turned back 30 shots in his first shutout of the season, 4-0 versus the Kings. Brock Boeser and J.T. Miller each had a power-play goal and an assist for Vancouver, while Conor Garland and Juho Lammikko also found the back of the net.

NHL-NEWS

Jets’ Pionk suspended; Leafs’ Spezza offered hearing for hit

NEW YORK (AP) — Winnipeg defenseman Neal Pionk was suspended two games Monday for a knee-on-knee hit on Toronto’s Rasmus Sandin in the third period Sunday.

After the hit on Sandin, Maple Leafs center Jason Spezza drove his left knee into the face of Pionk, who was stickless and on his knees trying to clear a puck. Spezza has been offered an in-person hearing with NHL, and likely will be suspended. In-person hearings are required for any suspension that could be at least six games.

ATHLETE COMPENSATION-TEXAS

Nonprofit to offer Texas offensive linemen $50,000 annually

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A new organization says it will provide every Texas Longhorns offensive lineman on scholarship $50,000 annually for use of their name, image and likeness to support charitable causes.

Horns with Heart said the program will start in August 2022. It hopes to expand it to other football position groups and Longhorns athletes in the future.

TENNIS-ANDREESCU-MENTAL BREAK

2019 US Open champ Andreescu takes time off for mental break

UNDATED (AP) — 2019 U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu (an-dree-EHS’-koo) says she will take a mental break from tennis and sit out the start of next season, including the Australian Open.

Andreescu said Monday in a posting on Twitter that she wants to “re-set, recover, and grow” after a challenging two years that included getting COVID-19.

Andreescu joins other professional athletes who have cited the need for time away from competition to gather themselves mentally.

FRENCH OPEN

French Open director Guy Forget resigns

PARIS (AP) — French Open director Guy Forget has stepped down. The French Tennis Federation says Forget’s contract was to expire at the end of the year. The federation adds his replacement at the helm of the clay-court Grand Slam tournament will be announced soon. Forget had been running Roland Garros since 2016. He also resigned as director of the Paris Masters, which he has led since 2012.

Forget was a former top tennis player who achieved a career-best ranking of No. 4 in the early 1990s. Stade Roland Garros has undergone a major facelift during Forget’s tenure. There’s been the addition of a retractable roof on Court Philippe-Chatrier and the building of a stunning new court surrounded by greenhouses filled with exotic plants.

In world and national news…

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — Pearl Harbor attack survivors are expected to gather at the site of the bombing to remember those killed 80 years ago. About 30 survivors and 100 other veterans of the war were expected to participate in a ceremony at a pier overlooking the USS Arizona Memorial. They will observe a moment of silence at 7:55 a.m., the same minute the attack began decades ago. The bombing killed more than 2,300 U.S. troops. This year’s ceremony is taking place as a strong storm packing high winds and heavy rains hits Hawaii, but a Navy spokesperson says there’s been no discussion of cancelling the event.

 

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets have followed Wall Street higher as anxiety about the coronavirus’s latest variant eases. London, Frankfurt, Tokyo and Shanghai advanced. Oil prices gained for a second day. Wall Street futures were higher after the chief White House medical adviser said the omicron variant might be less dangerous. That might allow travel and business restrictions to ease. Shares in airlines and cruise lines rose. Investors also are factoring mixed U.S. jobs data and the Federal Reserve’s plan to accelerate its withdrawal of stimulus to cool inflation pressures. The U.S. government is due to report November consumer inflation on Friday.

 

(AP)  A Canadian drugmaker says its plant-based COVID-19 vaccine showed strong protection against the coronavirus. Medicago said Tuesday that its two-dose vaccine was 71% effective at preventing COVID-19 infection in a large, late-stage study. It included several circulating variants, but not the emerging omicron variant. The company’s technology uses plants to grow virus-like particles, which mimic the spike protein that coats the coronavirus. The company will soon seek approval from Health Canada and has begun the process to file with regulators in the U.S., U.K. and other countries. It’s also preparing to send its data to the World Health Organization.

 

MOSCOW (AP) — Ukrainian and Western officials are worried about a Russian military buildup near Ukraine. They fear it could signal plans by Moscow to invade its ex-Soviet neighbor. Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula in 2014 after the country’s Moscow-friendly president was driven from power by mass protests. Russia also cast its weight behind a separatist insurgency in Ukraine’s east. Russia rejects allegations of having aggressive intentions as part of a Western smear campaign. It’s unclear whether the Russian troop concentration heralds an imminent attack or represents an attempt to persuade the U.S. and its NATO allies to refrain from sending soldiers and weapons to Ukraine and drop plans for its eventual integration into NATO.

 

LONDON (AP) — A whistleblower has alleged that Britain’s Foreign Office abandoned many of the nation’s allies in Afghanistan and left them to the mercy of the Taliban during the fall of the capital, Kabul, because of a dysfunctional and arbitrary evacuation effort. In devastating evidence to a parliamentary committee, Raphael Marshall said thousands of pleas for help via email were unread between Aug. 21 and Aug. 25. The former Foreign Office employee estimated that only 5% of Afghan nationals who applied to flee under one U.K. program received help. He said that he was the only person monitoring the inbox at one point.