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Grizzlies’ Morant gets standing ovation after NBA suspension

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:28 GMT

By TERESA M. WALKER (AP Sports Writer)Ja Morant received a standing ovation from the Memphis crowd when he arrived courtside just before tip-off Monday night in his return from an eight-game NBA suspension.The two-time All-Star guard slapped hands with some of his teammates and was part of the line greeting starters as they prepared to begin the game. Morant then took a seat on the bench and watched the Grizzlies rally to be beat Dallas 112-108. It’s unclear exactly when he’ll play but he could return Wednesday.“He is going to be part of practice (Tuesday), and obviously we’re hopeful for Wednesday so long as everything medically clears out,” Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins said, adding the delay is part of the “ramp-up process.”The Grizzlies host the Rockets on Wednesday in the first of two consecutive home games against Houston. The teams meet again in Memphis on Friday.The Grizzlies know Morant has been working out, trying to be ready for th...

Punter Riley Dixon began his career with Broncos and is returning as free agent signing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:28 GMT

The Broncos continued their active but decidedly non-flashy free agency run Tuesday by adding a veteran punter to the roster in Riley Dixon, the franchise announced Tuesday.Dixon is a familiar face, too, considering the 29-year-old began his career in Denver in 2016-17 before spending four seasons with the New York Giants and then 2022 with the Los Angeles Rams.Denver originally drafted Dixon in the seventh round of the 2016 draft and he proceeded to handle the franchise’s punting duties for two seasons, averaging 45.7 yards per punt and 41.3 net yards per attempt. Then Denver traded him to the Giants in the spring of 2018.Dixon continued his steady work on the East Coast for four seasons before spending last year with the Rams.The move will ultimately either result in an offseason competition between Dixon and Corliss Waitman or will spell trouble for Waitman’s status on the roster.Denver had a punting contest last offseason between Waitman and veteran Sam Martin, with ...

Skier killed in massive Colorado avalanche above Aspen came from Hungary

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:28 GMT

Colorado authorities have identified the man killed Sunday in a massive avalanche just outside the Aspen Highlands Ski Area as 54-year-old Gabor Házas from Budapest, Hungary.Hazas was skiing out of bounds in the Maroon Bowl area just before 1:30 p.m. when he was caught in the avalanche, according to a report released Tuesday from the Pitkin County Coroner’s Office.The avalanche broke from the upper face of a loaded slope and exploded downward 2,000 feet, Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office officials said. Two other skiers caught up in the avalanche managed to escape and were rescued, one by helicopter.Mountain Rescue Aspen crew members, with help from a helicopter and flight crew from the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, recovered the body of Házas. Coroner’s officials called the death accidental with the cause of death to be confirmed in an autopsy.This fatality raised the total number of avalanche fatalities in Colorado this past winter to nine. Last weekend, hea...

'Disaster of the century': Images from the fault line

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:28 GMT

A newly-opened exhibition in Brussels shows the ravaged aftermath of the recent earthquakes in Türkiye-Syria.The two devastating earthquakes hit the Türkiye-Syrian border last month.The first one, with a magnitude of 7.7, had its centre about 34 kilometres west of the city of Gaziantep. Nine hours later, a second, 7.6 magnitude earthquake, occurred 95 kilometres north-northwest from the first, in the Kahramanmaraş Province.Followed by over 15,000 aftershocks, the earthquakes were catastrophic, causing widespread damage in southern and central Türkiye and northern and western Syria. An area of 110,000 square kilometres was affected, roughly the size of Bulgaria. 12,000 buildings collapsed, 49,000 people have died and millions more were left homeless.To honour the victims, survivors, as well as the over 10,000 first responders, a carefully curated photographic exhibition has opened at the Press Club in Brussels.It runs for a week from 20 March.Over 100 diplomats, journalists, EU civil...

LAUSD strike begins, closing schools for half a million students

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:28 GMT

Tens of thousands of union workers in the Los Angeles Unified School District walked off the job Tuesday over failed contract negotiations, starting a three-day strike that shut down the nation’s second-largest school system.Demonstrators were picketing in the rain as early as 5:30 a.m. at LAUSD's Van Nuys bus yard. Lynneier Boyd-Peterson, a striking bus driver who braved the rain to picket, said she and fellow workers are tired of being understaffed and underpaid. “Some of our bus drivers are actually homeless, some of them can’t pay their bills, they can’t even pay their mortgage,” she said. “It’s impossible.”Union workers walk the picket line at the LAUSD bus yard in Van Nuys on March 21, 2023. (KTLA)Boyd-Peterson added that she is saddened by how the school closures will affect students and parents. “We love our students and we’re here for the students. But if we can’t properly take care of our kids, how can we properly come here and work as well?” Boyd-Peterson said. ...

Spring storm brings more snow to Southern California mountain communities

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:28 GMT

An early spring storm is bringing more snow to mountain communities still reeling from recent powerful weather patterns.The storm, which is hitting on the first full day of spring, is expected to bring 2 to 5 feet of snow above 6,000 feet, 10 to 20 inches of snow to areas 5,000 to 6,000 feet in elevation and 2 to 10 inches between 3,500 and 5,000 feet, according to the National Weather Service.The agency asks motorists to allow extra time for driving.For those in higher elevation communities, prepare for winter driving in the mountains.Caltrans officials also warn of low visibility while driving in snowy conditions."Visibility is at a big 'nope,' today. Please consider travel when conditions are more favorable. If you must travel, be prepared and stay safe. If you are traveling to the mountains, please bring your chains and put them on off the roadway. We can’t plow when blocked,” Caltrans District 8 officials tweeted, along with a video of low visibility along the 2 Freeway near Bi...

Photos: LAUSD strike closes schools

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:28 GMT

Tens of thousands of workers in the Los Angeles Unified School District have walked off the job over stalled contract talks, closing schools and impacting more than 500,000 students and their families. Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD teachers and Service Employees International Union 99 (SEIU) members strike during heavy rain outside the Edward R. Roybal Learning Center in Los Angeles Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Tens of thousands of workers in the Los Angeles Unified School District walked off the job Tuesday over stalled contract talks, and they were joined by teachers in a three-day strike that shut down the nation’s second-largest school system. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD teachers and Service Employees International Union 99 (SEIU) members strike during heavy rain outside the Edward R. Roybal Learning Center in Los Angeles Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Tens of thousands of workers in the Los Angeles Unified School District walked o...

Rancho Cucamonga teens accused of attempted murder after shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:28 GMT

Two teenagers have been arrested for allegedly shooting a person in Rancho Cucamonga last month.The Feb. 16 shooting left the victim, only identified as being male, hospitalized with three gunshot wounds, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said in a news release. The victim was visiting a friend near the scene of the shooting in the 10900 block of Church Street, and after the attack, the shooters, both described at 17-year-old boys from Rancho Cucamonga, disposed of the gun at a nearby park, officials said. A "concerned citizen" found the gun on Feb. 17, and deputies said they found video footage to tie the teens to the shooting.One teen was arrested in Ontario on Wednesday, while the other was arrested Friday in San Bernardino.In the Friday arrest, deputies also arrested the San Bernardino homeowner on a charge of accessory to attempted murder, deputies said. The identities of the teens has not been released. Anyone with information is asked to call 909-477-2800. To rem...

Lion’s Mane vs Cordyceps vs CBD How Do They Compare?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:28 GMT

The world of supplements and health boosters can be a confusing place. If you want to increase your energy, reduce inflammation and boost your immune system, then knowing which supplement to choose can be hard.Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, and CBD are three top contenders in the health supplement market, each promising different benefits. Numerous studies have been conducted to examine their individual effects on the body, but there’s far less information comparing all three.So, how do you decide which one is best for you? How do they compare?In this article, our experts examine the research to help you decide which supplement is right for your needs. We’ll explore the possible benefits of each, as well as any potential negative side effects. By the end, you’ll have an in-depth understanding of these three supplements and how they differ.Read on to find out what research, science, and anecdotal evidence say about Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, and CBD.What Is Lion’s Mane?Lion’s Mane ...

CBD With Lion Mane’s Spiritual Benefits You Should Know

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:28 GMT

It’s no secret that CBD and Lion’s Mane have both become increasingly popular in recent years. But did you know these two natural products can provide even more potent health benefits when combined?Yes, CBD with Lion’s Mane is the latest craze in holistic health, offering an impressive variety of physical and spiritual benefits. Traditional Eastern medicine and spiritualism practitioners have revered Lion’s Mane and CBD for their powerful healing properties for centuries.Now, modern science is beginning to explore their potential – and the results are nothing short of remarkable. This article will explore the health and spiritual benefits of combining CBD with Lion’s Mane and how this powerful combination can improve your overall well-being.Before diving into the specifics, let’s explore these natural substances and how they work.What Is Lion’s Mane?Lion’s Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) is an edible mushroom native to Asia, Europe, and North America. It is also...