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Jamal Murray’s “hit-first” mentality persisted even on off-night offensively. That’s a good sign for the Nuggets

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:01:36 GMT

PHOENIX – Jamal Murray needs very little in the way of reassurance these days.Nuggets coach Michael Malone provided some anyway after Denver’s star guard had his first off night on offense of the postseason. Murray finished 3 of 15 Tuesday night as the Nuggets grinded out a 97-87 win over Phoenix to go up 2-0 in the Western Conference semifinals. Malone made sure Murray saw the good in his own performance.“Yeah, he didn’t shoot the ball well but as I keep telling him, like, he impacted winning,” Malone said. “Zero-for-9 from 3? I don’t care. You helped impact winning. That’s all that matters.”Murray did so from the opening tip. Literally.As soon as Denver’s Nikola Jokic and Phoenix’s DeAndre Ayton pushed the ball into the Suns’ backcourt, Murray charged between wing Josh Okogie and point guard Chris Paul in pursuit, knocking the former off-balance, the latter to the floor and the ball out of bounds. On the inbound, Murray put his chest into Paul and guarded him the length of the flo...

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic mourns for families after school shooting in Serbia: “We need to take care of everybody”

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:01:36 GMT

PHOENIX – Six thousand miles felt like next door to Nikola Jokic this week when tragedy hit his home country of Serbia.A 13-year-old boy on Wednesday morning used his father’s guns to kill eight school children and a school guard in the country’s capital, Belgrade, less than 200 kilometers from Jokic’s hometown of Sombor.“It’s something that I don’t remember it happening in Serbia and I’m really sorry about everything that the families are going through,” Jokic told reporters here as the Nuggets prepared for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Suns on Friday night. “It’s something that you don’t want to hear about and probably when it hits something that’s around you, a little bit closer to you — if that makes sense — in Serbia and it’s never happened before, it’s tough.”According to The Associated Press, the shooting is the first at a school in Serbia’s modern history.Related ArticlesDenver Nuggets | Keeler: Kevin Durant is fried. Karl-Anthony T...

Rockies rally from 4-0 deficit to sweep Brewers, win fourth straight game

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:01:36 GMT

If April was simply awful for the Rockies, then May has been downright delightful.Colorado rallied from a 4-0 deficit to beat Milwaukee, 9-6, on Thursday afternoon at Coors Field to complete the three-game sweep and notch its fourth win in a row.The unlikely hero was utility player Harold Castro, who coaxed a two-run single through the left side of the infield off Peter Strzelecki in the eighth to put the Rockies ahead, 6-4. The rally began with a single by C.J. Cron and double by Mike Moustakas.Charlie Blackmon’s two-run single off Tyson Miller put the game in Colorado’s pocket.The game got a little bit dicey in the ninth when Milwaukee scored twice off of Pierce Johnson.Early on, it looked like it would be an April reprise for Colorado, which posted a 9-20 mark in the month. Brewers starter Wade Miley mastered the Rockies for six scoreless innings, giving up just three hits. At that point, Colorado’s deficit looked as big as the Grand Canyon.But the Rockies final...

Transfer Jahquez Robinson carrying confidence into fresh start with CU Buffs

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:01:36 GMT

Charles Kelly saw something special in Jahquez Robinson when Robinson was a junior in high school.Even as Robinson adjusted to college football and didn’t see the field much during his three years at Alabama, Kelly saw potential in Robinson.Now the defensive coordinator at Colorado, Kelly still sees something special in Robinson, a 6-foot-2, 199-pound defensive back who is one of the newest Buffaloes.Related Articles Football recruiting: CU Buffs add Marshall transfer receiver EJ Horton Football: Chance Main exploring options for next season, could return to CU Buffs Mines names Pete Sterbick football coach, keeping football dynasty within the family Football recruiting: Former 5-star recruit commits to CU Buffs Transfer lineman Jack Bailey excited to reunite with former Kent State coaches with CU Buffs “If you have a coach that believes in you, it gives you confidence for sure,” said Robinson, who recent...

Disneyland pitches theme park expansion plans to Anaheim neighbors

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:01:36 GMT

The Disneyland Resort has continued work towards making theme park expansion plans a reality. Resort officials invited its Anaheim neighbors to community coffee events at local parks so officials can explain what the proposed plan, known as Disneyland Forward, entails and give residents a chance to ask questions about the proposed expansion. New ‘Avatar’ experience coming to Disneyland, movie sequels for popular franchises in the works Officials have been holding these events since 2022, after announcing its expansion intentions in March 2021. The Disneyland Forward community coffee schedule is as follows:• May 20, Ponderosa Park, 2100 S. Haster St.• June 3, Walnut Grove Park, 905 S. Anaheim Blvd.• June 10, Boysen Park, 951 S. State College Blvd.• July 8, Maxwell Park, 2655 W. Orange Ave.• July 22, Barton Park, 800 S. Agate St.• Aug. 12, Juarez Park, 841 S. Sunkist St.• Sept. 9, Pearson Park, 400 N. Harbor Blvd.• Oct. 14, Ronald Reagan Park, 945 S. Weir Canyon Rd.Each event will r...

Former UC Davis student arrested in 3 stabbings

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:01:36 GMT

A 21-year-old man who had been a student at the University of California, Davis, until last week was arrested for allegedly stabbing three people, including two fatally, and sending fear through the quiet college community, city police said.Davis Police Chief Darren Pytel said Thursday that Carlos Dominguez was taken into custody Wednesday after 15 people called in reports of a person who matched the description of the suspect near a downtown park where he is accused of stabbing his second victim to death.Pytel did not disclose a motive for the stabbings and said they do not yet know how or if Dominguez knew his victims.“He was out wandering a neighborhood where the second homicide had occurred. He had a large knife in a backpack, wearing the same clothes from the third stabbing," said Pytel. “That's highly unusual and unique.”UC Davis officials said in a statement that Dominguez was a third-year student majoring in biological sciences until April 25, “when he was separated for acad...

Bulletproof Resilience: Ben Densmore’s Journey from Near-Death to Fitness CEO

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:01:36 GMT

Ben Densmore‘s story is nothing short of miraculous. His journey began amid a life-threatening situation when he was shot three times in Colombia and survived two comas. As if that wasn’t enough, he also had to overcome memory loss and the inability to speak. Through sheer determination and unyielding faith, Densmore emerged from these challenges with a newfound purpose: to transform the lives of others through fitness.Densmore’s entry into the fitness world started with a bang as he quickly climbed the ranks at 24 Hour Fitness, becoming the top trainer nationwide from 2014 to 2018. However, it wasn’t until he transitioned into a career in computer tech sales that he realized his true calling. This revelation inspired him to create Blueprint Fitness, an online coaching platform catering to busy professionals seeking a custom approach to weight loss.At the core of Blueprint Fitness is Densmore’s dedication to personalized customer service. By getting to ...

Videntifier Technologies: Putting a Stop to Child Sexual Abuse Material Online

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:01:36 GMT

A Light in the Darkest Corners of the WebThe exponential growth of online content has revolutionized how we access and consume information, but it has also given rise to a formidable challenge in ensuring online safety and security. The rampant spread of illicit content, such as child sexual abuse material and terrorist-related content, poses a critical threat to vulnerable individuals and communities worldwide. Fortunately, Videntifier Technologies, an innovative company specializing in developing video identification solutions, has emerged as a beacon of hope in this dark arena.Since 2012, Videntifier has been dedicated to creating cutting-edge technology that enables organizations to confront the never-ending influx of illicit content that swamps the internet daily. The company’s innovative approach to video identification has given rise to a streamlined and highly efficient hashing matching process, a capability that most of its peers in the industry are unable to match. T...

Standing up at work: Get your position right to reduce the risk of back pain

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:01:36 GMT

As advantageous and praised as desk jobs may be, they bring concerns and health risks beyond the blurry vision, neck pain, and headaches experienced by standing for long hours glued to the computer’s screen. Back pain caused by standing for extended periods on the office chair is among the most widely-debated issues among employees and business owners. Research reveals that chronic low back pain affects 23% of adults worldwide, often representing one of the principal reasons patients seek emergency treatment.In light of this, you need to take precautionary measures and use the best practices to prevent the conditions associated with back pain that may result from improper positions at the office or frequent and prolonged standing.Use a standing desk chairGone are the days when you could only perform your job from a single position and needed to leave your chair to stretch your body. Thanks to thorough research and elaborate work from orthopaedics, physicists, doctors, and specialist...

How Blue Ribbon Bags Can Save You Time and Money When Flying

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:01:36 GMT

Travelling can be a costly experience these days. In a post-pandemic climate and with the return of overseas travel for almost all parts of the world, there has been a dramatic increase in the cost of flights, hotels and travel experiences.When just about every part of travel has become far more expensive than just a couple of years ago, the last thing you want is for your airline to lose your baggage en route to your costly holiday destination.That is where Blue Ribbon Bags comes in. For as little as $5, Blue Ribbon Bags can track your lost luggage and once found, will expedite to you by the airline. If the bag isn’t found within 96 hours, Blue Ribbon Bags will pay out $1000 for each lost bag.This fantastic service gives you peace of mind whilst travelling – leaving you free to enjoy your holiday without worrying about any additional costs.Let’s look at exactly how Blue Ribbon Bags can save you time and money when flying.They offer three different packages depending on your l...