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Instant reaction: Celtics hit big shots late, take control of series with Game 3 victory over 76ers

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:23:53 GMT

PHILADELPHIA — The Celtics expected a rowdy environment Friday night at Wells Fargo Center. Marcus Smart anticipated the atmosphere to be “crazy and chaotic.” They got it, as Joel Embiid accepted his MVP trophy, electrifying a juiced-up crowd.With this second-round series tied, and with more than four decades of history since Philadelphia edged Boston in the playoffs in its storied rivalry, the Celtics knew they’d get a great punch from the 76ers.But they had a bigger punch, and came up with the bigger shots to retake control of this series.After making a statement in their Game 2 victory, there was no letdown from the Celtics in Game 3. They spoiled Embiid’s night. They continued to fluster James Harden and the 76ers. They thrived in a hostile environment. Philadelphia’s punch wasn’t good enough and the Celtics pulled away for a 114-102 victory.“They’ve been here before,” Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said. “And so I think just embracing it, sticking together. I thought the guys staye...

Texas petrochemical plant fire sends 9 workers to hospital

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:23:53 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Fire erupted at a petrochemical plant in the Houston area Friday, sending nine workers to a hospital and causing a huge plume of smoke visible for miles.Emergency responders were called to help around 3 p.m. at the Shell facility in Deer Park, a suburb east of Houston. The city of Deer Park said in an advisory that there was no shelter-in-place order for residents.Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said earlier in the day that five contracted employees were hospitalized for precautionary reasons, adding that they were not burned. He said they were taken to a hospital due to heat exhaustion and proximity to the fire.Shell Deer Park officials said on Twitter Friday night that they were continuing to respond to the fire, all workers were accounted for and nine workers had been released after undergoing precautionary medical evaluations.Nothing exploded, Gonzalez said, although the sheriff’s office initially responded to emergency calls saying there was an explosion....

2022 National Newspaper Awards winners list

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:23:53 GMT

The National Newspaper Awards for 2022 were awarded Friday night. Here is a list of the winners.— Arts and Entertainment: Charles-Éric Blais-Poulin and Marissa Groguhé, La Presse.— Joan Hollobon Award for Beat Reporting: Sean Fine, Globe and Mail.— Stuart M. Robertson Award for Breaking News: Saskatoon StarPhoenix and Regina Leader-Post.— Breaking News Photo: Steve Russell, Toronto Star.— Business: Niall McGee, Globe and Mail.— Mary Ann Shadd Cary Award for Columns: Isabelle Hachey, La Presse.— Editorial Cartooning (portfolio): Bruce MacKinnon, Halifax Chronicle Herald.— Claude Ryan Award for Editorial Writing: Stéphanie Grammond, La Presse.— Explanatory Work: Kathryn Blaze Baum, Globe and Mail.— Feature Photo: Leah Hennel, Globe and Mail.— General News Photo: Robert Skinner, La Presse.— Norman Webster Award for International Reporting: Isabelle Hachey, La Presse.— George Brown Award for Investigations: Ke...

The Globe and Mail, La Presse top winners at 2022 National Newspaper Awards

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:23:53 GMT

TORONTO — The Globe and Mail was the top winner at the 2022 National Newspaper Awards, collecting nine prizes at a gala in Toronto Friday.The Globe’s Grant Robertson set a record for most career wins with his ninth award, this time in the sports category for a three-part series on the Hockey Canada scandal.La Presse collected six honours, including the international reporting award for Isabelle Hachey’s dispatches from Ukraine, as well as the column prize for her writing on the war-town country. Hachey also took home the coveted journalist of the year award. The Canadian Press, Halifax Chronicle Herald, National Post, St. John’s Telegram, Toronto Star, Torstar and the Vancouver Sun/The Province each earned one. The Saskatoon StarPhoenix and Regina Leader-Post shared an award.Frank Gunn of The Canadian Press won the sports photo category with his image of a collision between two Toronto Blue Jays players.Room Up Front, a volunteer-run initiative seeking to address i...

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Mississauga crash

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:23:53 GMT

A male motorcyclist suffered serious injuries following a crash in Mississauga.The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Highway Safety Division said the collision happened Friday night westbound on the Hwy. 401 on-ramp approaching Hwy. 410 northbound.An image from the scene shared by police showed the motorcycle in a ditch.A 21-year-old male suffered serious injuries in the crash.Police said the ramp remains open. Members of Mississauga OPP will continue the investigation.Collision: on ramp #Hwy401 WB to #Hwy410 NB, involving a motorcycle. 21 yr old male with serious injuries. #MississaugaOPP investigating. Ramp open. ^nm pic.twitter.com/x7CZnunJK6— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) May 6, 2023

Dozens of Homewood-Flossmoor students unable to attend prom due to venue size

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:23:53 GMT

CHICAGO -- Angry parents are speaking out after a last minute venue change leaves dozens of students shut out of prom this weekend.Parents of some students at Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School said they've spent hundreds, even thousands, on dresses, tuxedos, hair, and makeup, and other preparations for their children's prom. But, now their kids are without a ticket to this Saturday's prom and they want school leaders to step up and fix the problem.With less than 24 hours until Homewood-Flossmoor's prom, some local activists, elected officials, and parents are still calling for a resolution after they said dozens of students are being left out of an event that marks a major milestone for many high schoolers. More migrants expected this weekend in Chicago Impacted families said it was well before the cut-off date for tickets when they were already sold out.Local activist, Early Walker with the group "I'm Telling, Don't Shoot," said school leaders have rejected his offer to pr...

Saints-Sounds suspended by rain, will restart at noon Saturday

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:23:53 GMT

Steady rain forced the suspension of the Saints’ game with the Nashville Sounds on Friday night at CHS Field. The game will resume at noon on Saturday in the bottom of the third inning with the Saints trailing 3-2.The regularly scheduled game will begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of the suspended game.Simeon Woods Richardson started for the Saints and pitched three innings, allowing three runs on three hits while striking out four. He gave up a three-run home run in the second inning.The Saints pulled to within a run in the bottom of the second on back-to-back home runs by Chris Williams and Andrew Bechtold.BrieflyOutfielder Trevor Larnach, sent down to the Saints by the Twins on Friday, was not in the lineup. …  Right-handed reliever Jose Bravo, signed as a minor-league free agent in the offseason, joined the Saints on Friday after starting the season at Double-A Wichita.Related ArticlesSports | Nashville ruins Brent Headrick’s strong start as Saints fall in 1...

Newcomers shine as Lynx top Mystics 72-69 in preseason opener

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:23:53 GMT

The Minnesota Lynx wanted to emerge victorious Friday night. But winning was not the paramount goal of their preseason opener.With a plethora of new faces, finding chemistry took top billing.Five players logged more than 24 minutes — Tiffany Mitchell and Diamond Miller topped 31 — and three others played at last 16 minutes as Minnesota rallied for a 72-69 win over the Washington Mystics.There’s a lot left to learn, but this team showed connectiveness, said coach Cheryl Reeve.Miller playfully issued a warning: “If you think we had a connection today, just wait until we actually get a real connection.”Granted it is the first of two preseason games, but with Minnesota looking to maintain a narrow lead down the stretch, it was the quintet of Mitchell, Miller, Dorka Juhász, Taylor Soule and Brea Beal on the court.Mitchell signed as a free agent and the other four were all taken in last month’s draft.“They really fed off each other; they wanted to win. You get to that point where you’re n...

St. Louis murder case may be thrown out; Circuit Attorney may have no one to cover

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:23:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - On the heels of Kim Gardner's resignation announcement, St. Louis prosecutors are unsure who can possibly handle a big murder case set for this month. It’s a case that’s already five years old.The murder victim’s friend, Daniel Howard, said outside Friday, “Look at the predicament it’s putting the judge in.”Howard has been here through delays and prosecutor no-shows. He said, “Year after year, month after month.”His friend Gregory Stevens was stabbed to death in March 2018. Defendant Charl Howard says he’s innocent. He’s also frustrated by the delays. Trending: Kim Gardner supporters upset; some not surprised by her resignation The trial is set for May 16th. The case is assigned to a prosecutor who no longer works for the Circuit Attorney’s Office.It’s far from the only crisis, as our Fox Files review of the most urgent cases found 10 trials in the next two weeks with no prosecutor.Defense attorney Chris Faerber said, “Attorneys aren’t going to magically appear out of ...

Cardinals drop seventh straight, lose 5-4 to Tigers

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:23:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Riley Greene hit a two-run double in the seventh inning and Javier Báez added a two-run homer, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 come-from-behind victory over the reeling St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.St. Louis fell to 0 for 11 in series openers this season. The Cardinals became the first team to drop that many series openers since the 1981 Kansas City Royals, who were 0 for 13, according to OptaSTATS.St. Louis lost its seventh straight game and is 3-14 in its last 17 . The Cardinals are 5-12 at home this season and have lost 11 of 14 games at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals, 1-10 in their last 11 games, have the worst record in the National League at 10-23.Matthew Boyd (2-2) pitched six innings with six strikeouts and no walks. He gave up three runs on five hits. Alex Lang earned his sixth save after giving up a leadoff double to Paul Goldschmidt. He struck out the final three batters.The Tigers scored three runs in the seventh to take a 5-3 lead. Reliever Jor...