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Celtics overcome ugly start, finish off Cavs with late surge to stay unbeaten at home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:37 GMT

As the Celtics headed into a unique week that included a pair of two-game series, Joe Mazzulla wanted to treat the stretch with a playoff mindset.On Tuesday night, they showed the killer instinct that has been a missing link that they’ve been missing over recent postseasons.After a rare break that included three days off, the Celtics looked out of sorts in an ugly start. They trailed by as many as 15 in the first quarter as missed shots and turnovers piled up. But like they have more often than not this season, they responded. Shots finally started going down and with the game on the balance in a back-and-forth, playoff-like battle, they struck late as they pulled away for a 120-113 victory over the Cavaliers.Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 25 points and Kristaps Porzingis added 17 – including 15 in the second half – as all five starters scored in double figures for the Celtics, who improved to 11-0 at home this season with the victory.The game featured nine lead changes, ...

Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' dies at 61

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:37 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor best known for his roles on the series “Homicide: Life on The Street” and “Brooklyn 99,” died Monday at age 61.Braugher's publicist Jennifer Allen confirmed his death to the trade publication Variety.The Chicago-born actor had his breakthrough role in 1989's “Glory,” starring alongside Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington, who won an Oscar for the film about an all-Black army regiment during the Civil War. Mama June says daughter Anna ‘Chickadee’ Cardwell has died at 29 Despite the part, he told The Associated Press in 2019 that he struggled to find work in a Hollywood where roles for African American actors were “few and far between. Period.”Andre Braugher attends NBC's Comedy Starts Here at NeueHouse Hollywood on September 16, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic)But he would establish himself with the role of Det. Frank Pembleton, which he would play for seven seasons in “Homicide: Life on...

Matthews stays hot as Maple Leafs overpower Rangers with 7-3 win

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:37 GMT

Auston Matthews had two goals and four points as the Toronto Maple Leafs used a goal-scoring onslaught to beat the New York Rangers 7-3 in the Big Apple on Tuesday night. Matthews became the first player to reach and surpass the 20-goal mark this season. The talented centre added two assists on the night. Mitch Marner had two goals of his own, with Calle Jarnkrok, David Kampf and Conor Timmins also scoring for Toronto. It’s the second time this season the Maple Leafs have scored seven goals in a game, with the other dating back to Oct. 14, when the Buds beat the Minnesota Wild 7-4. Talk about some Marner and Matthews magic. ????‍???? pic.twitter.com/hbkNt36WDo— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) December 13, 2023Toronto got out to an early 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Matthews and Timmins. After Blake Wheeler answered for the Rangers, the Maple Leafs would respond with two goals from Jarnkrok and Marner. The Rangers wouldn’t go down without a fight, as Mika Zibanejad a...

Multiple injuries reported in nighttime missile attack on Ukrainian capital

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:37 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s capital came under another missile attack early Wednesday, resulting in multiple injuries and damaged buildings, officials said.A series of loud explosions could be heard in Kyiv at 3 a.m. as the city’s air defenses were activated for the second time this week.Kyiv Mayor Vitali Kitschko said on Telegram that debris from intercepted missiles fell in the eastern Dniprovskyi district, injuring at least five people, three of whom were hospitalized. He said a residential building and several cars were on fire.On Monday, a Russian missile attack destroyed several homes on the outskirts of Kyiv and left more than 100 households temporarily without electricity.The Associated Press

Southern California school janitor who spent years in jail acquitted of child sexual abuse

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:37 GMT

JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (AP) — A jury has acquitted a former Southern California elementary school janitor who spent years in jail after being accused of sexually abusing students, his attorneys announced Tuesday.Pedro Martinez, of Hesperia, who’s been jailed since January 2019, was found not guilty on Monday on all 10 counts against him. An 11th charge was dismissed during his 3 1/2-month-long trial, according to a statement from his attorneys.He has been released.“We are thrilled that Pedro Martinez has been found not guilty of any of the terrible crimes that he was accused of, and he is home again with his family,” defense attorney Ian Wallach said in the statement. Martinez’s attorneys alleged there wasn’t any legitimate evidence in the case and accused the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office and the Sheriff’s Department of bungling and misconduct. They didn’t immediately indicate whether Martinez might sue but said he is consid...

Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in ‘Homicide’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ dies at 61

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:37 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor best known for his roles on the series “Homicide: Life on The Street” and “Brooklyn 99,” died Monday at age 61.Braugher’s publicist Jennifer Allen told The Associated Press the actor died after a short illness.The Chicago-born actor had his breakthrough role in 1989’s “Glory,” starring alongside Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington, who won an Oscar for the film about an all-Black army regiment during the the Civil War.Despite the part, he told The Associated Press in 2019 that he struggled to find work in a Hollywood where roles for African American actors were “few and far between. Period.”But he would establish himself with the role of Det. Frank Pembleton, which he would play for seven seasons in “Homicide: Life on the Street,” a gritty police drama on NBC based on a book by David Simon, who would go on to create “The Wire.”He would win his first career Emmy for the role, taking the trophy for lead actor in a ...

Opinion: Will next week decide the fate of Justin Fields and Luke Getsy?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:37 GMT

CHICAGO — From Matt Eberflus’ defense, to Justin Fields’ decision-making and Luke Getsy’s play-calling on offense, all facets of the Chicago Bears performance against the Detroit Lions came together like the ingredients of a well-prepared deep-dish pizza on Sunday. Last column: The Bears won, but Luke Getsy’s time as offensive coordinator may be up There was a litany of positives for Bears fans to take away from the first time Chicago won back-to-back games under Eberflus, and the first time the Bears won a game coming out of the bye week in ten years (Before Sunday, the Bears last win coming off a bye week was Nov. 4, 2013, against the Green Bay Packers)Montez Sweat looked every part of being the prized edge rusher Chicago didn't have five weeks ago — the not-so-secret ingredient needed to push the sauce in the Bears defensive pizza over the top, if you will.After notching 5 tackles, a sack and four quarterback hits Sunday, Sweat now has 3.5 sacks in five games donning the navy ...

Man fatally struck by semi while allegedly fleeing from police on West Side

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:37 GMT

CHICAGO — Police say a man is dead after he was hit by a semi-truck while allegedly attempting to flee from police on the city’s West Side on Tuesday afternoon.According to police, officers were observing a stolen vehicle that was parked outside of a business in the 800 block of South Cicero Avenue around 2:30 p.m. when a 24-year-old man exited the vehicle.Police attempted to perform an investigatory stop, but the man allegedly fled on foot.  Calls for NAACP Illinois conference president to resign after racist remarks Police say the man only made it a short distance before he was struck by a semi-truck. He later died at the hospital. Police say the semi-truck that struck the man did not stop.An investigation into the incident is currently underway by the CPD Major Accidents Investigation Unit.SkyCam9 flew over the scene around 4:20 p.m. and police tape could also be seen strung across Arthington as officers walked around the area. Body believed to be missing Carpentersville...

Missouri 18-year-old shot, killed in duck hunting incident: officials

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:37 GMT

WINFIELD, Mo. (KTVI) – An 18-year-old high school senior was shot and killed in a tragic duck hunting incident in Missouri over the weekend, according to authorities. Investigators said Trent Busch died from a gunshot wound while duck hunting at the Ted Shanks Conservation Area in Pike County, about 100 miles north of St. Louis, on Sunday. Preliminary findings indicate the shooting was an accident with no malicious intent.  A Missouri Department of Conservation official said Busch was with a group of friends but added that it’s too soon to release specifics about what happened.  He said that even though the shooting appears to be a tragic accident, the investigation is continuing.   The Pike County Sheriff’s Office is assisting the Missouri Department of Conservation in the investigation. Wild video shows bear sprint past skiers at California ski resort Busch was a senior at Winfield High School. The school’s principal, Jill Johler, described the teen as ...

Office of Sustainability selects 33 'youth leaders' for its Austin Youth Climate Equity Council

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) –  The Austin Office of Sustainability announced it has selected 33 young leaders as part of Austin's Youth Climate Equity Council, an initiative to give young people a “seat at the table” when exploring ways to address climate change in Austin. This is the third cohort of local young people – the 33 come from each City Council district and 13 schools. "[As a member of the council,] I hope to make effective change through education and policy in Austin – and to help organize youth to not only understand the science but to find solutions to the problem that will affect us for the rest of our lives," said Ellison, a newly appointed youth council member from the Ann Richards School for Young Women."My goal is to organize a movement into action — to make policy changes to stop industries from continuing to harm our communities and our futures, incentivize new industries to innovate solutions, and build new infrastructure to protect those most vulnerable to extreme cli...