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Flames outlast Philadelphia 4-3 to end Flyers’ 9-game road points streak

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:25:08 GMT

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Mikael Backlund, Dennis Gilbert, Nazem Kadri and Blake Coleman scored and the Calgary Flames outlasted the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Sunday night.Jacob Markstrom made 27 saves to help the Flames improve to 15-16-5. Andrew Mangiapane had three assists and Jonathan Huberdeau added an assist to snap a 12-game points drought.“It’s confidence. Just making the plays when they’re there. I cannot complicate it on myself,” Huberdeau said. “That’s what I did tonight. I’ve just got to build on that and do the same thing over and over.”Mangiapane entered the night with a goal and two assists in his previous 12 games.“It’s good for, obviously, my confidence levels,” Mangiapane said. “Just have a good game and I think of late, I’ve been trending in the right direction.”Rasmus Ristolainen, with his first of the season, and Bobby Brink and Egor Zamula scored for Philadelphia and Sam Ersson made 28 saves. The Flyers dropped to 19-12-5, failing to earn points for the fi...

WATCH: Fireworks light the Las Vegas Strip as the countdown to 2024 ends

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:25:08 GMT

2024 came in with a bang in the entertainment capital of the world as nine resorts up and down the world-famous Las Vegas Strip fired off the biggest fireworks show in Vegas history.Nine properties up and down the Strip launched fireworks, including MGM Grand, Aria Resort, Planet Hollywood, Caesars Palace, Treasure Island, the Venetian, Resorts World, The STRAT, and the newest addition, Fontainebleau, which opened in December.The spectacular fireworks show culminated the biggest party of the year with performances by 98 Degrees, Bowling for Soup, legendary musicians Chicago, the Texas rock band the Vandoliers, and Bri Bagwell; with appearances by Berlin, Air Supply, Foghat, American Idol favorites Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken, Pauly Shore, and Micky Dolenz.Check out the links below for more information on any acts seen on Las Vegas Countdown to 2024.98 DegreesChicagoBerlinRuben Studdard andClay AikenFoghatAir SupplyRaiderettesMicky DolenzPauly ShoreHosted once again by Michael Yo a...

Japan issues tsunami warnings after a series of very strong earthquakes on the Sea of Japan coast

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:25:08 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Japan issued tsunami alerts and told people to evacuate coastal areas after a series of strong quakes on its western coastline Monday.The Japan Meterological Agency reported quakes off the coast of Ishikawa and nearby prefectures shortly after 4 p.m., one of them with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6.It issued a major tsunami warning for Ishikawa and lower-level tsunami warnings or advisories for the rest of the western coast of Japan’s main island of Honshu.Japanese public broadcaster NHK TV warned torrents of water could reach as high as 5 meters (16.5 feet) and urged people to flee to high land or the top of a nearby building as quickly as possible. NHK said the tsunami waves could keep returning, and warnings were continuing to be aired more than an hour after the initial alert. Several aftershocks also rocked the region. Government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi told reporters that nuclear plants in the area had not reported any irregularities. But he said it was ...

Four-bedroom home sells for $2.2 million in San Jose

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:25:08 GMT

53 Wilson Avenue – Google Street ViewThe spacious, recently built property located in the first block of Wilson Avenue in San Jose was sold on Dec. 8, 2023. The $2,166,500 purchase price works out to $949 per square foot. The house, built in 2019, has an interior space of 2,282 square feet. This two-story home offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and four baths. The property is equipped with forced air heating. In addition, the home comes with a two-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage and additional storage space.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:On South Morrison Avenue, San Jose, in October 2023, a 918-square-foot home was sold for $1,727,000, a price per square foot of $1,881. The home has 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom.A 2,506-square-foot home on the 1100 block of Hanchett Avenue in San Jose sold in July 2022, for $1,775,000, a price per square foot of $708. The home has 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom.In October 2023, a 2,108-square-foot home on Sierra Avenue...

Dear Abby: My often-requested list of new year’s resolutions

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:25:08 GMT

DEAR READERS: Welcome to 2024. A new year has arrived; the last one is safely behind us. As always, this new year brings with it our hopes for a new beginning.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: They call me bossy, but I’m just trying to improve their parenting Advice | Dear Abby: I’m feeling used, and I want to stop sharing my company discount with this person Advice | Dear Abby: I’m thinking of moving if my new neighbor continues this behavior Advice | Dear Abby: Pet owners tell these appalling stories as if they were jokes, and it upsets me Advice | Dear Abby: My boyfriend says I’m being too harsh about his ‘mistake’ Today presents an opportunity to discard destructive old habits for healthy new ones and, with that in mind, I will share Dear Abby’s often-requested list of new year’s resolutions — which were adapted by my late mother, Pauline Philli...

No. 7 Florida Atlantic hosts East Carolina following Goldin’s 21-point game

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:25:08 GMT

East Carolina Pirates (7-6) at Florida Atlantic Owls (10-3)Boca Raton, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: No. 7 Florida Atlantic hosts the East Carolina Pirates after Vladislav Goldin scored 21 points in Florida Atlantic’s 72-68 loss to the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles.The Owls are 4-1 in home games. Florida Atlantic is 9-1 against opponents over .500.The Pirates are 0-1 on the road. East Carolina is 1-1 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.Florida Atlantic averages 8.3 made 3-pointers per game, 1.0 more made shot than the 7.3 per game East Carolina allows. East Carolina has shot at a 43.5% clip from the field this season, 1.2 percentage points greater than the 42.3% shooting opponents of Florida Atlantic have averaged.The matchup Tuesday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams in conference play.TOP PERFORMERS: Johnell Davis is averaging 16.3 points, seven rebounds and 1.8 steals for the Owls. Goldin is averaging 14.9 points over the last 10 games for Florida...

Albany (NY) plays Harvard after Thomas’ 32-point game

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:25:08 GMT

Albany (NY) Great Danes (8-6) at Harvard Crimson (8-4)Boston; Tuesday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Albany (NY) plays the Harvard Crimson after Sebastian Thomas scored 32 points in Albany (NY)’s 86-69 win against the Long Island Sharks.The Crimson are 5-1 on their home court. Harvard ranks seventh in the Ivy League with 7.2 offensive rebounds per game led by Justice Ajogbor averaging 2.3.The Great Danes are 2-5 on the road. Albany (NY) averages 77.4 points and has outscored opponents by 2.9 points per game.Harvard averages 73.2 points per game, 1.3 fewer points than the 74.5 Albany (NY) gives up. Albany (NY) averages 7.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.5 fewer makes per game than Harvard allows.TOP PERFORMERS: Chisom Okpara is averaging 17.5 points and 5.8 rebounds for the Crimson. Malik Mack is averaging 16.8 points over the last 10 games for Harvard.Thomas is averaging 17.4 points, 4.3 assists and 1.6 steals for the Great Danes. Amar’e Marshall is averaging 15.1 poin...

Texas A&M-Commerce plays TCU following Brewer’s 22-point game

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:25:08 GMT

Texas A&M-Commerce Lions (6-6) at TCU Horned Frogs (10-2)Fort Worth, Texas; Monday, 4 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Horned Frogs -24; over/under is 150BOTTOM LINE: Texas A&M-Commerce faces the TCU Horned Frogs after Jerome Brewer Jr. scored 22 points in Texas A&M-Commerce’s 130-53 victory against the Arlington Baptist Patriots.The Horned Frogs have gone 6-0 in home games. TCU is third in the Big 12 scoring 86.5 points while shooting 50.1% from the field.The Lions are 1-5 on the road. Texas A&M-Commerce has a 2-0 record in games decided by less than 4 points.TCU makes 50.1% of its shots from the field this season, which is 6.2 percentage points higher than Texas A&M-Commerce has allowed to its opponents (43.9%). Texas A&M-Commerce scores 8.4 more points per game (76.9) than TCU gives up (68.5).TOP PERFORMERS: Jameer Nelson Jr. is averaging 11.5 points, 3.6 assists and 2.7 steals for the Horned Frogs. Emanuel Miller is averaging 16.5 points, 6.1 reboun...

Sallis and Wake Forest host Boston College

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:25:08 GMT

Wake Forest Demon Deacons (9-3, 1-0 ACC) at Boston College Eagles (9-3, 0-1 ACC)Boston; Tuesday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Wake Forest visits the Boston College Eagles after Hunter Sallis scored 20 points in Wake Forest’s 86-63 victory over the Virginia Tech Hokies.The Eagles are 6-1 on their home court. Boston College is eighth in the ACC in rebounding with 37.3 rebounds. Quinten Post leads the Eagles with 8.5 boards.The Demon Deacons are 1-0 against ACC opponents. Wake Forest is 9-0 in games decided by at least 10 points.Boston College averages 79.4 points, 11.5 more per game than the 67.9 Wake Forest allows. Wake Forest averages 8.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.4 more makes per game than Boston College gives up.The Eagles and Demon Deacons square off Tuesday for the first time in conference play this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Post is scoring 18.3 points per game with 8.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists for the Eagles. Claudell Harris Jr. is averaging 14 points over the past 1...

Chatman and Buffalo host Central Michigan

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:25:08 GMT

Buffalo Bulls (1-11) at Central Michigan Chippewas (5-7)Mount Pleasant, Michigan; Tuesday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Buffalo visits the Central Michigan Chippewas after Sy Chatman scored 29 points in Buffalo’s 69-63 loss to the Niagara Purple Eagles.The Chippewas are 3-1 on their home court. Central Michigan has a 3-6 record against teams above .500.The Bulls are 0-3 on the road. Buffalo ranks fifth in the MAC with 36.8 rebounds per game led by Jonnivius Smith averaging 8.7.Central Michigan is shooting 42.3% from the field this season, 6.1 percentage points lower than the 48.4% Buffalo allows to opponents. Buffalo averages 6.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.9 fewer made shots on average than the 8.2 per game Central Michigan gives up.The matchup Tuesday is the first meeting this season between the two teams in conference play.TOP PERFORMERS: Anthony Pritchard is averaging 13.1 points, 4.8 assists and 1.8 steals for the Chippewas. Brian Taylor is averaging 12.2 points and...