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Family: Ex-UNC, NBA big man Eric Montross battling cancer

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:12:48 GMT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — The family of former North Carolina and NBA big man Eric Montross says he has begun treatments for cancer.Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer. “We are all touched by the responses our entire family has received since the news became public,” the family said. “Your support is more than appreciated; it is welcomed as a necessary part of beating cancer one day at a time. Our family is dealing with Eric’s diagnosis head-on — the only way we know how. And we are all in this fight together.”Montross is a radio analyst for UNC game broadcasts and works for the Rams Club, the fundraising arm of UNC’s athletics department.Montross was a two-time Associated Press second-team All-American with the Tar Heels. He was the starting center on the late Dean Smith’s second NCAA championship squad in 1993. Montross went on...

Boston, South Carolina women overpower UCLA in March Madness

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:12:48 GMT

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s defenders chased ballhandlers and used their length to disrupt any flow. Its bigs continued to snag just about every miss coming off the rim.It’s an unwavering combination, one that at times has the Gamecocks’ push for a second straight national championship flirting with a vibe of inevitability.Three-time All-American Aliyah Boston had 14 boards and two blocks while reigning national champion South Carolina turned in its latest overwhelming defense-and-rebounding-first performance to beat UCLA 59-43 on Saturday in the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament.Kamilla Cardoso added 10 points and Boston had eight for the Gamecocks (35-0), the top overall tournament seed and the headliner in the Greenville 1 Region. It marked South Carolina’s 41st consecutive victory, securing the program’s sixth trip to the Elite Eight under coach Dawn Staley.“We definitely do a lot of (defensive) work in practice, whether it’...

Driver accused of killing pedestrian arrested

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:12:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The suspect truck and driver in a deadly hit-and-run on Friday night were found in Lakewood on Saturday, the Denver Police Department said. Police said the truck and driver were located in the 5300 block of W. Alameda Avenue. The driver was arrested and is facing charges of leaving the scene of a deadly crash, according to DPD. The driver was identified as Francisco Duenas-Colmenares, 42, by DPD. Video shows deadly hit-and-run on Federal Boulevard A community member who called in the location of the truck captured video of police contacting the suspect and the arrest.Police said the driver struck the pedestrian at N. Federal Boulevard and W. 14th Avenue around 8 p.m. Friday and didn’t stay at the scene.A Medina Alert was issued Saturday just before 2 p.m. and was canceled about an hour later when the truck was found.

Video shows deadly hit-and-run on Federal Boulevard

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:12:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A Medina Alert has been canceled following a deadly hit-and-run crash Friday night in Denver.Denver police confirm the truck wanted in connection with the crash was located Saturday in Lakewood. According to the Denver Streets Partnership, it's the 35th deadly crash on Federal Boulevard since Vision Zero was adopted in Denver in 2016."We know that it’s dangerous and these crashes are going to keep happening until we make major changes,” Jill Locantore said.The intersection features multiple bus stops, a light rail stop and multiple lanes of fast-moving traffic. Gilbert Indeo said it's not uncommon to see people running across the road to try and catch a bus.  Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on Federal Boulevard “They can’t get across the street fast enough,” he said. “Then they see an opening, and they say, ‘go for it!’”Police have released few details about the crash, and it remains unclear if the person had the right-of-way or not...

At least 26 dead after tornado-spawning storms roll through Southeast. One town is ‘gone,’ resident says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:12:48 GMT

(CNN) — At least 26 people were killed and dozens injured after powerful storms and at least one tornado pummeled the Southeast on Friday night, ripping roofs off homes, nearly leveling some neighborhoods and knocking out power for thousands, officials said.The greater storm system is pushing east Saturday morning.President Joe Biden spoke with officials after the deadly tornadoes and said he is “praying for those who have lost loved ones in the devastating tornadoes in Mississippi and for those whose loved ones are missing.”Biden also pledged to “focus our federal support where it is needed most quickly,” in the statement.Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has issued a State of Emergency in all counties affected by the severe storms, according to a release.“I’m devastated by the destruction and loss of life that these storms have caused,” Reeves said. He promised that the state of Mississippi would do everything to send resources to th...

Dozens of dogs rescued from Dania Beach home recovering at Broward Animal Care, local shelters

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:12:48 GMT

Dozens of dogs are on the road to recovery this weekend after they were rescued from cruel conditions in a Dania Beach home.Some of the canines are being cared for at Broward County Animal Care in Fort Lauderdale, while other were taken to local shelters that will help them find loving homes.Emily Wood, the director of Broward Animal Care, gave 7News an update on Saturday.“We got 15 more dogs from the house that we got 48 dogs from the previous day,” she said. “They were pretty shy, a little bit shocked to find themselves in a new environment, but they’re all ready to go home with folks.Authorities said 62-year-old Raymond Ledbetter was arrested on animal cruelty charges. He is also accused of terrorizing his wife inside their home along the 200 block of Southwest Seventh Street.Ledbetter faces charges of false imprisonment and battery in the latter case.

Man killed in hit-and-run in downtown Miami; driver flees on foot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:12:48 GMT

Police are searching for the driver of a Ford Mustang who, they said, struck and killed a man in downtown Miami and fled on foot.City of Miami Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the hit-and-run in the area of Southwest Second Avenue and Second Street, Saturday morning.First responders pronounced the victim dead at the scene.Cameras at the scene captured the victim covered with a yellow tarp and crime scene tape cordoning off part of the street as police investigated.Detectives said the dark gray Mustang involved in the crash was left behind, and the driver took off.If you have any information on this hit-and-run or the subject’s whereabouts, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Russia’s diplomatic clash with Europe flares in Estonia

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:12:48 GMT

TALLINN — The front line in a shadowy intelligence war between Europe and Russia currently runs along sleepy Pikk Street in the medieval heart of Estonia’s capital Tallinn.Behind the mirrored windows of the quiet Russian embassy at No. 19, a raft of newly vacated desks — including that of the very ambassador — are testament to Estonia’s recent harder line.Estonia is calling out Russian agents’ hostile intelligence operations and influence campaigns, which have been bubbling up in the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.Last month, Estonia expelled 21 Russian embassy staffers, saying it would host only eight diplomatic officials on its territory — matching the size of Tallinn’s team in Moscow.The Kremlin responded by kicking Estonian Ambassador Margus Laidre out of Russia — the first ambassadorial expulsion from the country in the year since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Tallinn then ended Russian Ambassador Vladimir Lipayev’s tenure on Pikk Street.O...

Sunshine returns Sunday, but it’ll be windy

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:12:48 GMT

After a soggy Saturday, sunshine looks to return to the area on Sunday as a low pressure system exits the region. Temperatures will climb into the low to mid 50s for most as warmer air moves into the region behind the low.Windy conditions are also expected with gusts increasing to over 30mph by the afternoon. Peak wind gusts could reach 40mph on some of the higher terrain in northern Worcester County, with most places experiencing gusts to 35mph.

Red Sox Notebook: Garrett Whitlock to start Triple-A WooSox Opening Day

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:12:48 GMT

Garrett Whitlock will be the Opening Day starting pitcher, but in Triple-A Worcester.The WooSox open their season on Friday, March 31, a day off for the Red Sox after their own Opening Day at Fenway on Thursday.It will be a rehab start for Whitlock, who had season-ending hip surgery (right hip arthroscopy) last September. The Red Sox are being careful with his progression this spring, as they hope he can be a key member of the starting rotation moving forward. That’s also why they signed him to a four-year, $18.75 million extension last April, a year and six days to the one-year anniversary of his big-league debut.Thus far, the 26-year-old righty has been a diamond in the rough that is the Chaim Bloom era. Plucked from the Yankees in the Rule 5 Draft before the 2021 season, Whitlock debuted, and proceeded to have a criminally underrated rookie season. In 46 appearances, he posted a minuscule 1.96 ERA, finished 11 games, earned a pair of saves, and struck out 81 batters across ...