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Draisaitl, McDavid help Oilers beat Islanders 4-1 to win Kris Knoblauch’s coaching debut

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:50:02 GMT

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had a goal and three assists, Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist, and Edmonton beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Monday night in Kris Knoblauch’s debut as Oilers coach.Zach Hyman and Evander Kane also scored for Edmonton and Stuart Skinner stopped 32 shots. The Oilers got their first home victory of the season and got their second straight win overall after losing four in a row.Mathew Barzal scored for the Islanders and Ilya Sorokin finished with 28 saves. New York five in a row, including four straight in regulation.It was Knoblauch’s first game since taking over for the fired Jay Woodcroft on Sunday following the Oilers’ 3-9-1 start.The new coach’s debut did not start smoothly as the Oilers coughed up a puck in their own end just 40 seconds into the game, allowing Bo Horvat to send it across to Barzal for a one-timer that beat Skinner glove-side.Edmonton tied it with 5:43 to play in the opening period as Draisai...

Md. commuters urged to weigh in on the future of 270 and American Legion Bridge

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:50:02 GMT

A series of open house events got underway Monday night on the future of the American Legion Bridge and Interstate 270 in Maryland.Ideas to improve the roadways were laid out in stations across a large room at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School.“Whether you’re sitting in traffic, trying to take a bus, trying to walk or bike, these corridors really don’t work for anyone,” said Drew Morrison, a policy advisor with the Maryland Department of Transportation.The six step proposal plans to “multimodal transportation facilities and elevating travel experiences across the American Legion Bridge and I-270 up to Frederick,” according to the website. The project — pending some multimillion dollar funding — could be completed as soon as 2031.Corey Weller, who lives in Bethesda, attended the open house and said he liked one idea he saw.“I’m excited to hear about an actual bus route between Bethesda and Tysons,” he said.Armen Sahagian, of Rockville, express...

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi defeats Dallas Christian 104-45

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:50:02 GMT

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Lance Amir-Paul scored 18 points as Texas A&M-Corpus Christi beat Dallas Christian 104-45 on Monday night.Amir-Paul was 5 of 8 shooting, including 3 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line for the Islanders (2-1). Shilo Jackson scored 12 points and added eight rebounds. Marion Humphrey finished 4 of 5 from the field to finish with 11 points.The Crusaders were led in scoring by Nicolas Matheus, who finished with 12 points. Yuot Gai added eight points for Dallas Christian. NEXT UPUp next for the Islanders is a matchup Thursday with Texas Tech on the road. Dallas Christian visits Texas A&M-Commerce on Wednesday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Lutz is good on second chance with 36-yard field goal in Broncos’ 24-22 win over Bills

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:50:02 GMT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Wil Lutz got a do-over and kicked a 36-yard field goal as time expired, and the Denver Broncos won their third straight by rallying for a 24-22 victory over the sloppy, turnover-prone Buffalo Bills on Monday night.Lutz got a second chance after he missed wide right with four seconds remaining from 41 yards, but the play was negated when Buffalo was flagged for having 12 players on the field. Lutz also overcame his own struggles in a game he missed an extra point by hitting the left upright, and was unable to get another extra-point attempt off when holder Riley Dixon bobbled the snap.After Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen scampered in from 6 yards to give the Bills their first and only lead, Russell Wilson oversaw a 10-play, 57-yard drive to set up Lutz’s field goal. The key play of the drive came on third down and 10 from Buffalo’s 45 when Wilson — facing an all-out blitz — lobbed a pass deep over the middle intended for Jerry Jeudy, who was clearly interfer...

DC creates new pathway from HBCUs to local government

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:50:02 GMT

Leaders in D.C. are establishing a new pathway to local government jobs for students who graduate from historically Black colleges and universities in the District.There are two such schools — known as HBCUs — in D.C., including Howard University and the University of the District of Columbia.“We’re going to continue to bring the best and brightest graduating students from HBCUs to D.C. government,” said Mayor Muriel Bowser. “[If] you want to change communities one block at a time, the place you go is local government.”The initiative, which is called the “HBCU Public Service Program,” allows students graduating from HBCUs in D.C. to sign up for a yearlong paid apprenticeship with a local D.C. government agency.After the year is done, participants will be eligible for full-time employment in D.C. government.Applications for the program open in February.“Wherever I go in the city, I see talented people,” said Bowser. “We want...

How many snow days will Arlington students get this winter?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:50:02 GMT

Students in Arlington, Virginia, will have a number of traditional snow days before they have to log on for virtual classes this winter, Superintendent Francisco Durán said at last Thursday’s school board meeting.If a weather event prompts school to close, Durán said the school system will fully close for up to 13 days. The number is based on the school year’s calendar, which has to provide students with 180 days or 990 hours of class time to be in compliance with Virginia law.If the county uses each of those 13 days, Arlington Public Schools would then turn to distance learning to meet the annual learning requirements, Durán said. To avoid virtual learning once all of the traditional snow days are used, Durán said the county would have to consider extending the school year or disrupting spring break.“Our plan is to not disrupt the spring break or extend the school year,” Durán said Thursday. “If we go more than 13, we would, on those days, revert to distance learning. And obviously...

Zach Edey and Braden Smith help No. 2 Purdue pass first real test with 83-71 win over Xavier

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:50:02 GMT

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Zach Edey’s second-half presence Monday night put pressure on Xavier.His Purdue teammates took advantage of the openings he created and, of course, having the contributions of the reigning national player of the year.Edey scored 20 of his 28 points in the second half while grabbing 11 rebounds and Braden Smith added 12 points and seven assists as the second-ranked Boilermakers pulled away late for an 83-71 victory over the Musketeers in their final Gavitt Tipoff game.“We tried to keep him between a body and the basket and limit his offensive rebounds, his deep catches,” Xavier coach Sean Miller said. “We held him to 28 and 11 and fouled out the whole team.”The Boilermakers (3-0) extended their school record for consecutive regular season wins against non-conference opponents to 27. They also snapped a five-game losing streak in the series by beating the Musketeers for the first time since December 2001. The schools hadn’t met since 2012....

Antetokounmpo, Portis produce double-doubles in Bucks’ 118-109 victory over Bulls

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:50:02 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 35 points and 11 rebounds and Bobby Portis also had a double-double in the Milwaukee Bucks’ 118-109 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night.“He was phenomenal the whole game,” Bucks coach Adrian Griffin said of Antetokounmpo. “We needed him down the stretch, and he kind of took things in his own hands.”Milwaukee’s Damian Lillard returned to action after missing two games with a calf injury, though he shot just 3 of 17 while scoring 12 points. The Bucks lost both games they played without the seven-time all-NBA guard.“I felt pretty good,” Lillard said. “If I didn’t feel good enough to play, I wouldn’t have played. But I think any time you miss time, especially when you’re already kind of behind to begin with, it’s going to have some sort of effect. But given the circumstances, I felt pretty good.”The Bulls were playing for the second straight night after beating the Detroit Pistons 119-108 at home on Sunday.Bob...

Lutz good on second chance with 36-yard field goal in Broncos win over Bills

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:50:02 GMT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Wil Lutz got a do-over and kicked a 36-yard field goal as time expired, and the Denver Broncos won their third straight by rallying for a 24-22 victory over the sloppy, turnover-prone Buffalo Bills on Monday night.Lutz got a second chance after he missed wide right with four seconds remaining from 41 yards, but the play was negated when Buffalo was flagged for having 12 players on the field. Lutz also overcame his own struggles in a game he missed an extra point by hitting the left upright, and was unable to get another extra-point attempt off when holder Riley Dixon bobbled the snap. ESPN: Michael Malone extends contract, will be among highest paid coaches After Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen scampered in from 6 yards to give the Bills their first and only lead, Russell Wilson oversaw a 10-play, 57-yard drive to set up Lutz’s field goal. The key play of the drive came on third down and 10 from Buffalo’s 45 when Wilson — facing an all-out blitz — lobbed a...

King Soopers shooting suspect's case finally resumes after he's ruled competent

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:50:02 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Prosecutors are finally set to lay out their case against a mentally ill man now deemed competent to stand trial in a mass shooting more than two years ago, accused of gunning down 10 people at a supermarket in a Colorado college town.A judge planned a hearing Tuesday to decide if there is enough evidence for Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, who has schizophrenia, to go on trial in the March 22, 2021, shooting at a crowded King Soopers store in Boulder, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) northwest of Denver. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Authorities have not revealed if they know a motive for the shooting. But a forensic psychologist testified during a hearing in September that the 24-year-old Alissa bought firearms to carry out a mass shooting and indicated “there was some intention to commit suicide by cop."Alissa, who is charged with murder and multiple attempted murder counts, has not been asked to enter a plea yet. But neither his attorney...