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RJ Smith fitting into bench role for No. 25 CU Buffs men’s basketball

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:52:10 GMT

RJ Smith had a front row seat for all 35 games last season. But all he could do was watch.That finally changed for Smith when the Colorado men’s basketball team opened the 2023-24 season with a win against Towson. After feeling his way somewhat deliberately in that opener, a more confident and assertive Smith has been on display the past two games, a mini-streak he looks to continue as the Buffs hit the road for the first time this season with a Monday date against Richmond (6 p.m., CBS Sports Network) at the Sunshine Slam in Daytona Beach, Florida.The 25th-ranked Buffs (3-0) will play either Florida State or UNLV on Tuesday.“It definitely feels good to break that hump and get on the floor,” Smith said. “It was different at first adjusting, but it felt normal. I play against good guys at practice every day, so it’s nothing new. I feel pretty comfortable on the court. The first game, I was letting the game come to me, see if I got open shots. The second and third games I was trying t...

Suspect ditches car in deadly Pomona hit-and-run crash

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:52:10 GMT

One person was killed in a hit-and-run crash as the suspect fled the scene and ditched their car in Pomona on Friday night.Officers responded to a crash at Towne Avenue and Philadelphia Street around 11:13 p.m.Arriving officers found the victim inside his vehicle unresponsive. The victim was only identified as an adult male.Lifesaving measures were performed before the victim was transported to the hospital. He later died from his injuries, police said.The suspect had ditched their vehicle and fled the area on foot before police could arrive.One person was killed in a hit-and-run crash as the suspect fled the scene and ditched their car in Pomona on Nov. 17, 2023. (OnScene.TV)One person was killed in a hit-and-run crash as the suspect fled the scene and ditched their car in Pomona on Nov. 17, 2023. (OnScene.TV)One person was killed in a hit-and-run crash as the suspect fled the scene and ditched their car in Pomona on Nov. 17, 2023. (OnScene.TV)One person was killed in a hit-and-run...

Thanksgiving week weather forecast for Southern California

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:52:10 GMT

Saturday’s rain is set to be followed by a period of sunshine, gusty winds and some unseasonable heat, weather officials said. The National Weather Service predicts that “dry weather with rebounding daytime temperatures” is in store after heavy downpours and isolated thunderstorms hit SoCal late this week. The warming trend will begin Monday while a ridge of high pressure continues to build offshore, according to KTLA 5 meteorologist Kacey Montoya.  Click here to view the most up-to-date Southern California weather radar “We are going to see temperatures well above average for most of us and that’s going to last through the first part of the week,” Montoya said. The rise in temperatures will be accompanied by Santa Ana Winds; a High Wind Warning is in effect for parts of Ventura and Los Angeles counties until Monday at midnight, NWS said.Midweek temperatures will range from the low 50s at night to daytime highs in upper 70s and low 80s in metropolitan Los Angel...

Steph Curry expected to return to play against Oklahoma City Thunder

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:52:10 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Steph Curry is expected to return from injury against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night, coach Steve Kerr said.Curry missed the Warriors’ last two games nursing a sore left knee, injured on a hard fall during the Warriors’ loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers last Saturday. An MRI revealed no structural damage to the knee.The Warriors could use Curry amid a five-game losing streak and just two games into Draymond Green’s five-game suspension. Curry leads the team in scoring and offensive production, averaging 30.7 points per game and shooting 44.6% from 3.Related ArticlesGolden State Warriors | Warriors: Steph Curry could return Saturday, Gary Payton II ruled out, Steve Kerr calls for faster play Golden State Warriors | Five observations from the Warriors’ five-game losing streak Golden State Warriors | Warriors drop fifth straight against Oklahoma City Thunder Golden State Warriors | ...

Oakland: Man shot pursuing robbers of Fruitvale food truck Friday night

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:52:10 GMT

OAKLAND – A food truck employee was shot shortly after the business’ staff was robbed at gunpoint in Oakland’s Fruitvale district Friday night, authorities said.A 48-year-old man was shot in the shoulder after he and a 39-year-old female coworker used a personal vehicle to trail the robbers, who allegedly seized cash and a necklace around 6 p.m. in the 3300 block of Foothill Boulevard, according to Oakland police.Police said two suspects allegedly drove away, but quickly realized they were being followed near the 3200 block of Davis Street — only a half-mile north of where the initial robbery happened.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Suspect in Oakland robbery later shot Crime and Public Safety | What America’s shoplifting panic is really about Crime and Public Safety | Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of 68-year-old California man watering his lawn Crime and Public Safety | Santa Cruz cannabis b...

California gas prices likely to drop by end of the year. Here’s what a gallon might cost

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:52:10 GMT

$4.50, maybe $4.25.That’s how low a regular gallon of gasoline could cost in California by the end of the year, said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, which tracks price trends.The safer bet is $4.50, he said, but $4.25 is not out of the question. An average that low would likely mean “thousands of stations below $4,” he said.Tuesday, the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline was $5.06 in California, still well above the nationwide average of $3.53.Other Tuesday readings: Sacramento, $4.87; Fresno, $4.87; Modesto, $4.78; Merced, $5.03, San Luis Obispo, $5.30.Nationally, De Haan saw the price falling below $3 this winter.Gasoline prices tend to fall this time of year.“Demand from drivers has fallen and we are seeing the impact of winter blend being introduced earlier than previous years. There are also signs of a slowing economy that is affecting overall demand,” said Gokce Soydemir, Foster Farms-endowed professor of business economics at Stanislaus Sta...

Colandrea’s 3 TD throws lead Virginia to sixth straight home win against Duke, 30-27

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:52:10 GMT

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Anthony Colandrea threw three touchdown passes and Virginia burned more than 5 minutes off the clock with a long, deliberate late drive and beat Duke 30-27 on Saturday.Colandrea hit Malik Washington from 34 and seven yards and Malachi Fields from 29 for the Cavaliers (3-8, 2-5 Atlantic Coast Conference), who won their sixth straight against the Blue Devils at Scott Stadium.Grayson Loftis, starting again in place of the injured Riley Leonard, threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Jalon Calhoun and Jaquez Moore scored on a 58-yard run to pull the Blue Devils (6-5, 3-4) within 27-20 with 9:03 to play.But Virginia’s true freshman quarterback, whose redshirt chance was ruined when starter Tony Muskett was injured, and the Cavaliers burned 5:20 off the clock with a 14-play, 62-yard drive that ended with Will Bettridge’s third field goal of the game, from 30 yards, to make it 30-20 with 3:43 to play.The Blue Devils, trying to enhance their bowl options, g...

Chachere accounts for 4 TDs as Portland State rallies late to beat Northern Colorado 27-23

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:52:10 GMT

GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Dante Chachere accounted for four touchdowns that included a pair of scoring passes late to give Portland State a 27-23 victory over Northern Colorado on Saturday. Chachere’s 7-yard touchdown pass to Elias Spence pulled Portland State within 23-21 and his 3-yard TD run capped a nine-play, 90-yard drive with a minute left. Chachere also had a pair of short-yardage scoring runs in the second and third quarters. He completed 13 of 24 passes for 175 yards and added 123 yards rushing on 18 carries. Jermaine Braddock made four catches for 72 yards. Christian Grubb ran for 81 yards on nine carries for Portland State (5-6, 4-4 Big Sky Conference).Jamarii Robinson had a 15-yard touchdown run and Caden Meis scored from a yard out and finished with 89 yards rushing for Northern Colorado (0-11, 0-8). ___Get alerts on the latest AP Top 25 poll throughout the season. Sign up here___AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://...

Columbia ends five-game skid beating Cornell 29-14 in season finale

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:52:10 GMT

ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Malcom Terry ran for 90 yards on 20 carries and Columbia secured points from all three of its units in a 29-14 win over Cornell on Saturday.Though they ended the season last in the Ivy League, the Lions (3-7, 1-6) managed to snap a five-game losing streak and avoided being shutout of the win column in league play.Joey Giorgi had a 3-yard touchdown run, Caden Bell had a 65-yard touchdown run and Hugo Merry had field goals of 33, 28 and 45 yards and the Lions led 22-0 at halftime.After intermission, Hayden McDonald had a 71-yard pick-6 with with 2:49 left to end the scoring.Jameson Wang threw for 353 yards and a touchdown for Cornell (3-7, 2-5) but was intercepted three times.___Get alerts on the latest AP Top 25 poll throughout the season. Sign up here ___ AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballSource

Padgett, Connors lead Rice to 28-7 win over Charlotte

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:52:10 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — AJ Padgett threw for a touchdown and ran for two more, Dean Connors rushed for 184 yards and Rice defeated Charlotte 28-7 on Saturday.Padgett was 13-of-21 for 140 yards passing, throwing a 20-yard TD pass to Luke McCaffrey for the Owls’ final points late in the fourth quarter. He also had TD runs of 5 and 2 yards. He survived two interceptions.Connors carried a load with his career-high yardage total on 19 carries for the Owls (5-6, 3-4 American Athletic Conference), coming on a day when Rice didn’t approach its average of over 277 yards passing per game. A Padgett TD run and Tim Horn’s two field goals put Rice in front 13-0 at halftime. Padgett made it 21-0 in the third quarter with his other rushing TD.Trexler Ivey had Charlotte’s only score with a 12-yard rush in the fourth quarter. The 49ers (3-8, 2-5) were held to 158 yards offense to the Owls’ 380.Rice now holds a 3-2 edge in the series after the 49ers won the previous two meetings.In r...