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Game 3 awaits in the NBA Finals, with Heat loose and Nuggets facing adversity

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:23 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Erik Spoelstra has preached about the value of adversity for months, not shying away from saying that it helped the Miami Heat get to these NBA Finals.And now Denver is dealing with a little taste of it as well.Game 3 of the NBA Finals is Wednesday night in Miami, the series between the eighth-seeded Heat and top-seeded Nuggets knotted at a game apiece. It got that way after Miami rallied to win Game 2 in Denver 111-108 on Sunday night, an outcome that prompted Nuggets coach Michael Malone to openly share frustrations — primarily over a lack of discipline on a lot of possessions.“We had a really good film session this morning,” Malone said Tuesday. “I gave an opportunity for everybody on our team to speak and talk about what they saw on the film. It was a very honest conversation. Guys owned what they needed to own. We have to learn from Game 2 to use it to our advantage.”In other words, Denver needs to do what Miami did coming out of Game 1.The Heat faced significant d...

Juventus plans to leave Super League project after season of legal turmoil

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:23 GMT

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus plans to leave the Super League project still being pursued by Real Madrid and Barcelona, though the club denied Tuesday it had been threatened with a European ban by UEFA.The three storied clubs are awaiting a ruling expected within weeks from the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg into their legal challenge against what they claimed is UEFA’s monopoly control of European club competitions.But Juventus responded to reports it already left the Super League by explaining it contacted the two Spanish clubs “to initiate a discussion period” about its exit.The three clubs were holdouts after the other nine Italian, Spanish and English clubs who joined them to launch the breakaway Super League in April 2021 renounced it within weeks of its quick failure.UEFA was a clear winner when the Luxembourg court gave a first, non-binding opinion in the Super League case in December that went against the clubs.It has been a tough season for Juventus’ owners, player...

Charlotte men’s basketball coach Sanchez resigns after winning CBI title

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:23 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Ron Sanchez has resigned as head coach of the Charlotte 49ers men’s basketball team.Sanchez took over the 49ers on March 19, 2018, inheriting a team coming off a 6-23 campaign. In five years Charlotte went 72-78 under Sanchez, highlighted by winning the College Basketball Invitational championship this past season, the Niners’ first post-season tournament title in school history.The 22 wins this past season are the most for Charlotte since 2001.“Ron took over a proud but struggling program and carefully rebuilt it into a 22-game winner. He has led with class, dignity and devotion to our young men,” Charlotte director of athletics Mike Hill said. “His decision to step down from Charlotte was a difficult one for him and everyone associated with our program. We wish him and his family every happiness.”Hill said the team has already begun a national search for a replacement.“This is a bittersweet day for me and my family as I step down to pursue other opportunitie...

Novak Djokovic perfect in key tiebreaker, nearly perfect in next set of French Open win

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:23 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic, in his words, felt “quite sluggish, quite slow” for nearly two full sets against Karen Khachanov in the the French Open quarterfinals Tuesday. Afterward, Djokovic called it his worst stretch of the tournament, a fair assessment. He dropped the opening set, something he hadn’t done at Roland Garros this year. As the second went to a tiebreaker in Court Philippe Chatrier, he knew it was vital to step up his game, bring forth his best. It’s one thing to seek perfection; it’s another entirely to deliver. As if merely wanting so made it so, Djokovic did what he’s done before at crucial moments over the years en route to 22 Grand Slam titles. Managing to choose the right shot every time, managing to put each ball precisely where he intended, Djokovic threw a shutout of a tiebreaker to point himself toward what would become a 4-6, 7-6 (0), 6-2, 6-4 victory over the 11th-seeded Khachanov.Djokovic, who could meet No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in th...

Former Denver Broncos player arrested on domestic violence charges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A former Denver Broncos running back was arrested in Douglas County on charges of domestic violence.Lance Ball, 37, was taken into custody on Monday.According to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to a home near Venneford Ranch Road and South University Boulevard in Highlands Ranch on a report of a physical domestic disturbance.When deputies arrived, the victim said Ball had started an argument when he returned from golfing. DCSO said Ball had allegedly been drinking while golfing. Denver Broncos player arrested in Florida During the argument, the victim allegedly suffered a "significant" injury to the head. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment, but DCSO has not provided an update on the injury.Ball was arrested on the following charges:Domestic violenceAssault in the second degreeCriminal mischiefBall was a former running back for the Denver Broncos from 2010-2013. He also played one season with the Indianapolis Colts from ...

Colorado workers less than one-fifth blue collar

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Less than one-fifth of Colorado's workers could be considered "blue collar," according to recently released government data. The U.S. Census Bureau released new county-level data for employment in 2021. The data includes the number of businesses of each subcategory in each county and the number of people employed in each. Denver accused of ignoring complaints about homeless machete attacker Blue collar work is decidedly a minority of Colorado's employment. Nearly half the people in Colorado (47%) are employed in just five industries: health care and social assistance (14%); retail; administrative and support and waste management (12%); accommodation and food services (11%); and professional, scientific and technical services (10%). By contrast, only 17% of the state's workers are employed in what could be called blue collar industries - construction (7%), manufacturing (5%), transportation and warehousing (4%), and mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction (1%...

NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final set to take over South Florida for 4 nights

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:23 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Four games, four nights, two titles at stake. South Florida is getting ready for an epic run of finals games.Wednesday’s NBA Finals game in Miami between the Heat and Denver Nuggets starts a stretch of four consecutive days of either NBA or NHL title matchup contests in South Florida. The Florida Panthers are home for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, followed by Game 4 of Heat-Nuggets on Friday and Game 4 of Panthers-Golden Knights on Saturday.There have been three consecutive days of home NBA or NHL title-round series in one building (or market, in this case) on two previous occasions — but never four in a row, until now.On May 3, 1972, the New York Knicks had a home finals game at Madison Square Garden, followed by the New York Rangers the next night and the Knicks again on May 5. And on June 4, 2016, the San Jose Sharks had a home Stanley Cup Final game, with the Golden State Warriors playing the next night and the Sharks ...

17-year-old faces weapons charges in connection with Revere Beach shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:23 GMT

A 17-year-old is facing charges in connection with the investigation into one of two shootings near Revere Beach late last month, state police announced on Tuesday. The incident happened near one of the bathhouses on Revere Beach Boulevard around 8 p.m. on May 28 shortly after another shooting around the corner from the Revere Beach MBTA stop on Centennial Avenue.A 7NEWS source said, in the Revere Beach Boulevard shooting, a woman washing sand off of her feet after a day at the beach was hit. The 51 year old was treated for gunshot wounds to her legs and is expected to survive. A 17-year-old boy was also grazed by a bullet, but refused medical attention, according to authorities.Just over a week later, state police said detectives obtained an arrest warrant charging the teen with multiple firearm possession offenses, including carrying a firearm without a license and possession of a firearm with a defaced serial number.Police said the teen, identified as a juvenile male, surrendered...

Have you seen them? Boston police update Most Wanted list

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:23 GMT

The Boston Police Department has recently updated its Most Wanted list. Anyone with information about those listed is asked to contact Boston police. Those wishing to reach out anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). 

Erik Spoelstra proving his worth as coach — again — as Heat head home in great shape in NBA Finals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:23 GMT

In the end, it’s coaching that matters most.Coaching — that is, Erik Spoelstra — is the reason the Miami Heat return to South Beach tied with the Denver Nuggets at one game apiece in the NBA Finals with Game 3 looming Wednesday night.The Heat trailed by as many as 24 before losing Game 1 by 11 in Denver, but thanks to some tactical adjustments made by Spoelstra, Miami stunned the Nuggets to steal home-court advantage in Game 2. Namely, the Heat forced two-time MVP Nikola Jokic into increasing his scoring load by taking away his passing options. Jokic finished with only four assists to his 41 points, and Denver’s four key three-point shooters combined to shoot just 6-of-20 from downtown.Spoelstra also changed defensive assignments, putting All-Star wing Jimmy Butler on Denver’s lead guard Jamal Murray after Murray erupted for 26 points in Game 1.Murray shot just 7-of-15 from the field in Game 2.“[Denver] is a really good offensive team,” Spoe...