Tavares scores go-ahead goal as Maple Leafs rally from 2 down to beat Red Wings in Stockholm
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:58:23 GMT
STOCKHOLM (AP) — John Tavares scored the go-ahead goal and the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied from two goals down to beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Friday night as the NHL’s Global Series continued in the Swedish capital.William Nylander scored the tying goal and Tyler Bertuzzi also scored for the Maple Leafs, who trailed 2-0 after two periods.Nylander also had two assists and extended his franchise-record season-opening point streak to 16 games. His 11 goals and 14 assists lead the Maple Leafs, who played for the first time outside North America and won their third straight game overall. Ilya Samsonov stopped 27 shots for Toronto.“The streak for me is what it is,” Nylander said. “I’m just focusing on working hard and if there is a point that happens, it happens. But the most important thing is that we get the win.”Daniel Sprong scored on a penalty shot midway through the second period and Lucas Raymond of Sweden scored less than two minutes later for the Red Wings...Markus Burton leads way in overtime, Notre Dame edges Oklahoma State 66-64
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:58:23 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) — Markus Burton scored 20 points, J.R. Konieczy had his second straight double-double, and Notre Dame held off Oklahoma State 66-64 on Friday night in the third-place game of the Legends Classic at Barclays Center.Burton, a highly touted freshman, scored six of Notre Dame’s 11 points in overtime. Konieczy, a junior guard who had scored 15 points in his career before going off for 18 points with 11 rebounds in a loss to Auburn on Thursday, got the start and finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Julian Roper II added 12 points.Javon Small had 29 points and 10 rebounds for the Cowboys (1-3). John-Michael Wright scored 11 points and Quion Williams grabbed 11 rebounds.Burton converted a three-point play and added two more free throws on the next possession to lift Notre Dame (2-2) into a one-point lead with 1:35 remaining in overtime. Konieczny made two free throws with five seconds left then Notre Dame fouled Javon Small rather than allow a potential tying-3-point...Liberian President George Weah concedes defeat after provisional results show challenger won runoff
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:58:23 GMT
MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — Liberian President George Weah conceded defeat late Friday after provisional results from this week’s runoff vote showed challenger Joseph Boakai beating him by just over a percentage point.Elections officials said that with 99.58% of ballots counted from Tuesday’s election, Boakai was in the lead, with 50.89% to Weah’s 49.11%. The results were a dramatic reversal from the election six years ago when Weah easily beat Boakai in the second round.“The Liberian people have spoken and we have heard their voice,” Weah said in an address to the nation, adding that Boakai “is in a lead that we cannot surpass.”“I urge you to follow my example and accept the result of the elections,” he said, adding that “our time will come again” in 2029.The concession speech given even before official results were announced in Liberia comes at a time when there have been growing concerns about the decline of democracy in West Africa. The region has seen a spate of military cou...Virginia RB Perris Jones transferred to rehab facility to continue recovery
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:58:23 GMT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Virginia running back Perris Jones has been transferred from a hospital to a rehabilitation facility to continue his recovery from spinal surgery, the Cavaliers said Friday.Jones was injured in a game at Louisville on Nov. 9. He was immobilized and carted off the field, needed surgery and spent several days in the intensive care unit at the University of Louisville Medical Center.He was able to briefly walk after the surgery, the school previously said. Jones was moved to the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute in Louisville; it was expected for the past several days that Jones would be moved there when doctors deemed him able and the situation appropriate.“He will be there for several weeks,” the Cavaliers said.The Frazier center is considered one of the finest for rehab programs related to spinal cord injuries.Jones — who already has two bachelor’s degrees from Virginia and is working on a master’s degree — was injured when he caught a 7-yard pass f...1 hurt in Denver shooting near Park and Wazee
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:58:23 GMT
DENVER (KDVR) — Police said they were investigating a shooting Friday evening in Denver.One person was transported to a hospital, but the extent of their injuries was unknown, according to the Denver Police Department. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox It happened in the area of Park Avenue and Wazee Street. Police posted about the shooting at 5:03 p.m. and told drivers to expect delays in the area. FOX31 has a crew headed to the scene. Check back for updates.4-year-old girl needs bone marrow transplant after rare blood disease diagnosis
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:58:23 GMT
AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- A Northglenn family is asking folks to register for the national bone marrow donor list after their 4-year-old daughter was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder.Nova Solis was diagnosed with aplastic anemia about a month ago. It’s so rare that only two out of every 1 million people in the U.S. have the same diagnosis. The FDA is screening US cinnamon imports after more kids are sickened by lead-tainted applesauce Her mother, Miranda Skinner, said the family discovered her condition after seeing significant bruising on the preschooler's body and seeing her nose bleed for over 30 minutes. So they took her to the doctor, where they eventually got that diagnosis. "I've broke down quite a few times since finding out, it's hard," said Skinner.The diagnosis has changed their entire routine. Nova can no longer go to preschool, go shopping with her mom or play with her cousins outside."Just the severity of it," said Yngrid Ramirez, Nova's grandmother. "When we found...Mystery soldier makes $100K donation in honor of Colorado Vietnam veteran
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:58:23 GMT
WINDSOR, Colo. (KDVR) — Inside his Windsor home, Col. Edward Fisher said the memories of his time in Vietnam remain fresh.It was the late 1960s, and Fisher was suddenly placed in charge of a reeling 1st Cavalry Division, which had recently suffered significant casualties.“This company had lost its company commander, two platoon leaders, a bunch of sergeants, so significant losses," he said. "So I take over this company, and these guys, they’re not happy at all.”But Fisher said he persevered, bringing the company together as a cohesive unit before eventually being selected as the aide to the commanding general.Decades later, a surprise phone callAfter returning home, Fisher said he lost touch with many of the men and women he served with — that is until a few weeks ago, when the phone rang from an out-of-state number.“It was funny, I was up getting ready to take a shower and the phone rang, and the guy said, ‘I’m looking for an Edward Fisher,'" he said. "I said you're talking to him,...Denver weather: Mild start to weekend before rain, snow chances
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:58:23 GMT
DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay mild on Saturday ahead of the next chance for rain and snow that moves in late Sunday into Monday.Weather tonight: Clear and coolFriday night, Denver will stay clear and cool. Low temperatures will fall near freezing, which is about 5 degrees above normal.Weather tomorrow: Mild start to the weekend Saturday will be another mild day. There will be a mixture of sunshine and clouds by the afternoon as temperatures climb to the lower 60s.Looking ahead: Showers Sunday, Monday Sunday will start dry in the Denver metro, while higher elevations see a few snow showers. Clouds will increase in the metro Sunday afternoon ahead of evening rain showers. Layer up and grab a rain jacket if you are heading to the Broncos game, because showers will become more widespread through the evening and overnight. Rain will mix with snow early Monday morning as lows fall near freezing. The chance for showers will taper off on Monday, but temperatures will be ...Coats for Colorado campaign needs donor surge
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:58:23 GMT
DENVER (KDVR) — It may be warm today but it will be cold tomorrow, figuratively speaking.The annual FOX31 and Dependable Cleaners Coats for Colorado campaign is underway. That’s the good news. The bad news is donations are seriously low this year. How did Colorado get its name? Maybe it’s because we are experiencing warm weather right now or maybe it’s because it doesn’t really feel like the holidays yet. Either way, the fact is the numbers speak for themselves, and donations are low.“Right now, we are only at about 5,400 coats that we have given out. Last year on this day, we were at 12,000 coats. So, less than half. That’s not good.“ said Kasina Swartz, store manager with Dependable Cleaners.Where to donate winter coats around DenverSo far, this is a very low year for the Coats for Colorado campaign. Swartz said now is the time to act.Lightly used and good condition winter coats are what’s needed — not leather jackets, windbreakers, hoodies, vests and other coats that you would ...Victim and suspect dead after shooting at state hospital in Concord, NH
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:58:23 GMT
A victim and a suspect are dead after a shooting at a psychiatric hospital in Concord, New Hampshire Friday, officials said. The shooting happened at New Hampshire Hospital and drew a massive emergency response that continued into the night. In an update near 6:30 p.m., New Hampshire State Police Colonel Mark Hall said dispatchers received an initial call at 3:38 p.m. reporting an active shooter at the hospital. “Upon entering the lobby, the suspect shot one individual,” Hall said.Hall said a state police trooper already at the hospital proceeded to shoot and kill the suspect. The entire incident was contained in the hospital lobby, according to Hall. While the shooting victim was given CPR and taken to nearby Concord Hospital, Hall said they were later pronounced dead. As crews swarmed the scene earlier Friday afternoon, New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management provided a series of updates. Around 5:30 p.m., the agency said all patients...Latest news
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