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Chicago-born comic Shecky Greene, improv master and lord of Las Vegas, dies at 97

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:52:57 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shecky Greene, the gifted comic and master improviser who became the consummate Las Vegas lounge headliner and was revered by his peers and live audiences as one of the greatest standup acts of his generation, has died. He was 97.His widow, Marie Musso Green, told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that her husband died early Sunday at their home. She said her husband of 41 years died of natural causes.Those who saw Greene in his decades of comedy dominance on the Vegas Strip in the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s said that with a mic in his hand he could roam a room and work a crowd like no other.He couldn’t wait to abandon written jokes for the shared thrill of improv.“I’ve never had an act,” Greene told the Las Vegas Sun in 2009. “I make it up as I go along.”Greene made huge fans of his fellow entertainers including Bob Hope, Johnny Carson, and, most famously, Frank Sinatra, who hand-picked him as his opening act for a stretch. Greene couldn’t resist the gig...

How to watch Texas Longhorns vs. Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:52:57 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas and Washington clash in the Sugar Bowl, one of the College Football Playoff semifinals, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Monday.The game is scheduled to start at 7:45 p.m. CT following the Rose Bowl, but chances are it will start later than that. The game will be broadcast on ESPN, so unfortunately there won't be a non-cable option for home viewing, whether it's through a traditional cable service or streaming. 7:45 p.m. CT, Jan. 1, 2024, Caesars Superdome, New Orleans Allstate Sugar Bowl: Washington Huskies vs. Texas Longhorns Sarkisian, DeBoer eager to get on the Sugar Bowl field and ‘battle’ .cls-4{fill:#000;} Why is it called the Sugar Bowl? .cls-4{fill:#000;} There’s mutual respect between Washington’s offense, Texas’ defen...

Winnipeg sweeps weekend series from Wild with 3-2 victory

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:52:57 GMT

Marc-Andre Fleury became the fourth NHL goaltender to play 1,000 games, but Vladislav Namestnikov and Dominic Toninato each scored a power play goal in the third period as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Wild, 3-2, Sunday at Xcel Energy Center.Playing without points leaders Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello, the Wild surrendered two one-goal leads, the Wild opened leads of 1-0 late in the first period and 2-1 early in the third, but each time the Jets quickly answered.Adam Lowry tied the game 1-1 with just more than 2 minutes off the clock in the second period, and Namestnikov tied the game on a power play goal less than a minute after Freddy Gaudreau had put the Wild up, 2-1, on a one-timer with 4 seconds left in a power play.Toninato then scored on a delayed penalty to make 3-2 at 7:32 and the Jets held off the Wild to sweep a home-and-home series between the Central Division rivals. Winnipeg moved into first place in the division, a point ahead of Colorado pending the Avalanche’s la...

Aaron Gordon returns to Nuggets practice, explains dog bite injury on Christmas: “When you (mess) around, you find out”

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:52:57 GMT

Aaron Gordon rejoined the Nuggets for practice Sunday after missing two games due to injuries from a dog bite on Christmas. Gordon told The Denver Post he feels ready to play Monday when the Nuggets host the Hornets.A league source said it’ll be Gordon’s call as to whether he plays against Charlotte, and that the team feels comfortable allowing him to play if he’s ready.The dog that bit Gordon was his Rottweiler, which he adopted about four years ago when the dog was six weeks old, Gordon said. Due to the travel demands of the NBA schedule, he doesn’t get to spend much time around his pet during the season, so he has family looking after it for him. Gordon is considering possible training alternatives.“I love dogs. I grew up with dogs my whole life,” Gordon said. “But because we’re on the road so much, my dad’s taking care of him, so I can’t really train him how I need him to be. … But I feel good. Everything is fine....

Broncos 3, Chargers 0: Wil Lutz nails 32-yard field goal to get Denver on the board

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:52:57 GMT

The Broncos enter the Jarrett Stidham era after announcing that Russell Wilson has been benched. Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High.Live updatesFirst-quarter updatesField goal, Broncos (2:53 p.m.): Denver settles for a field goal as Wil Lutz nails the 32-yard chip shot. Broncos 3, Chargers 0 with 3:55 to go in the first quarter. — Joe NguyenInjury update (2:49 p.m.): Offensive tackle Cam Fleming replaces McGlinchey, who is now inside the blue medical tent. — Ryan McFaddenLooked like some kind of right arm/shoulder issue for McGlinchey. He was in a lot pain as he walked off the field. — Parker GabrielInjury (2:48 p.m.): Broncos starting right tackle Mike McGlinchey is down after Javonte Williams’ 1-yard run. — Ryan McFaddenRun, Javonte, run (2:46 p.m.): Javonte Williams just had a nice 16-yard run. Credit Quinn Meinerz for dragging him for those final three. Denver in the red zone. ̵...

Eastbound El Camino Real to be closed for weeks following Christmas Day blaze

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:52:57 GMT

Demolition of a commercial building heavily damaged in a three-alarm fire on Christmas Day will keep a stretch of eastbound El Camino Real along the Los Altos-Mountain View border closed for the foreseeable future.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | East Bay house fire sends one elderly residents to hospital with critical burns Crashes and Disasters | Former Oakland fire chief resigns from top San Rafael job Crashes and Disasters | ‘One of the pillars’: 95-year-old Oakland artist known for vivid depictions of Black life killed in house fire Crashes and Disasters | Arson suspected in Santa Cruz ‘Circles’ church fire Crashes and Disasters | Car catches fire in eastbound Caldecott Tunnel According to the city of Mountain View, demolition crews are working to destroy the building, which was damaged beyond repair in the fire.El Camino Real will remain closed between San Antonio Road and Sherwo...

49ers Studs and Duds: Niners clinch the No. 1 seed behind Purdy, Aiyuk, and a bit of luck

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:52:57 GMT

The 49ers took care of their business, righting the ship in Washington with a 27-10 win following an embarrassing home loss to the Ravens on Christmas.Then the Arizona Cardinals — 13-point underdogs — did their part by improbably beating the Eagles in Philadelphia.The combination clinched the NFC’s No. 1 seed for the Niners. Happy New Year, indeed.Here are the studs and duds from the Week 17 game:STUDS The Arizona Cardinals» The division rivals did the 49ers a huge solid on Sunday.I wondered if Arizona going with an onside kick with the score tied 28-28 in the fourth quarter was a good decision, but it worked. The Cardinals trailed by 3 with 2:33 to play and sliced down the field in less than two minutes to score the go-ahead touchdown.The Ravens might be the best team in the NFL, but there’s no question that the Niners are the NFC’s best. Because of it, they’ll effectively have two bye weeks before their first playoff game.Brock Purdy» Oh, right, the 49ers&#...

2 men arrested for alleged vehicle theft, chase ended in crash

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:52:57 GMT

(KRON) – Two people were arrested by the Fairfield Police Department after driving a stolen vehicle. Fairfield dispatch was alerted of a FLOCK hit for a stolen vehicle out of Napa in the area of North Texas Street and Airbase Parkway around 2 p.m. on Dec. 29.  Las Vegas Countdown to 2024: How to watch the New Year’s Eve extravaganza Fairfield officers located the vehicle near the 300 block of East Tabor Avenue and attempted a traffic stop. The driver failed to yield. Subsequently, a pursuit was initiated. The pursuit ended when the vehicle collided with another vehicle at East Travis and Rayburn Court. The two occupants fled on foot after the collision. According to police, the passenger was apprehended, and the driver began climbing fences going eastbound.The officers established a perimeter and located the driver in a backyard in the 500 block of Arkansas Street.The driver was identified as 32-year-old Samuel Vodden. Vodden was cleared from the hospital ...

1 person dead after San Jose shooting 

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:52:57 GMT

(KRON) – The San Jose Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday.Patrol officers responded to the area of Calle De Guadalupe and Plaza De Guadalupe for a report of a person shot at approximately 7:26 p.m. on Dec. 30. Las Vegas Countdown to 2024: How to watch the New Year’s Eve extravaganza Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound. According to police, the officers summoned medical personnel to the scene.The victim was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The victim’s identity is being withheld until proper notification to the next of kin. This is an ongoing investigation.Anyone with information is asked to contact the San Jose Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (408)-277-5283.

Amoore helps No. 14 Virginia Tech women get off to quick start, top Pitt 91-41 in ACC opener

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:52:57 GMT

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Georgia Amoore scored 10 of her 20 points in the first quarter, Olivia Summiel had a double-double and No. 14 Virginia Tech coasted to a 91-41 win over Pitt on Sunday in an Atlantic Coast Conference opener.Amoore had a layup and 3-pointer in the Hokies’ game-opening 10-run and the lead was 22-5 after one quarter. Virginia Tech put the game away by outscoring the Panthers 31-13 in the third quarter. The Hokies hit 5 of 6 3-pointers and made 10-of 14 shots overall as their lead reached 65-29.Matilada Ekh scored 16 points for the Hokies (10-2), Cayla King had 11 and Elizabeth Kitley, Carleigh Wenzel and Summiel all had 10. Summiel, who was 4-for-4 shooting, had 11 rebounds. Virginia shot 71% (20 of 28) from the field in the second half, making 9 of 12 3-pointers. The Hokies went 14 of 29 behind the arc for the game, shooting 51.5% overall.Liatu King scored 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting for the Panthers (6-8) but her teammates were 8 of 41 (19.5%). Pitt was ...