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How the NBA’s new in-season tournament that starts this season will work

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:14 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA has a new trophy to play for, and some bonus cash for the teams that make the knockout round.The unveiling Saturday of the long-awaited plans for the in-season tournament that’ll start in November likely brought some questions, since it’s a new concept and will make the schedule a bit unclear when the list of games for the 2023-24 slate gets released later this summer.All 30 teams will take part. And every game will count in the stats and standings — except the championship game in Las Vegas on Dec. 9.HOW DOES THIS WORK?First, let’s start with the easy answer. Every game counts in the regular-season standings — except the championship game. (More on that later.)Teams will play four group-stage games. The group winners go to the quarterfinals, as do two wild-card teams. Quarterfinals, semifinals and the final are all single elimination.HOW WERE THE GROUPS PICKED?Teams were assigned to a five-team group, with this past season’s order of regul...

Baltimore man fatally shot inside Silver Spring public parking garage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:14 GMT

A Baltimore, Maryland, man was fatally shot inside a downtown Silver Spring parking garage early Saturday morning, according to Montgomery County police.Police confirmed that the victim was 21-year-old Kymani Elijah Bailey.Shortly after 2:30 a.m., police responded to numerous calls of shots fired inside Public Parking Garage 3, near Thayer and Silver Spring Avenues.Upon arrival, they found Bailey with an apparent gunshot wound on the first level of the parking garage, who was later pronounced dead.According to a police investigation, Bailey was walking inside the parking garage after he left a restaurant when an unknown suspect came up to him and started shooting.Police said it’s too soon to provide information about the suspect. They’re offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that would lead to an arrest. Police said anyone with information is asked to dial 1-866-455-8477.The shooting happened on the first day of Montgomery County paid Saturday parking, which...

Gavin Williams gets first career victory in the Guardians’ 10-6 win over the Royals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:14 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Top prospect Gavin Williams struck out seven in 5 2/3 innings for his first victory in the majors, brothers Bo and Josh Naylor drove in two runs apiece and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 10-6 on Saturday.Williams (1-1) gave up three runs on eight hits and walked one in his fourth start. The right-hander made his debut June 21, two years after being drafted in the first round by Cleveland out of East Carolina.Both Naylors had two singles and a double as the Guardians had a season-high 18 hits, taking over first place in the AL Central from Minnesota at 45-44. They built a 5-0 lead after four innings en route to moving above .500 for the first time since April 19.Josh Bell went 3 for 3 with two walks and two RBIs, and Amed Rosario had three hits in Cleveland’s third consecutive victory. Josh Naylor has 32 RBIs over the last 32 games, while Bo Naylor broke out of a 1-for-19 slump with his second three-hit performance.The Royals scored six times bet...

NBA reveals long-awaited plans for in-season tournament that’ll start in November

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:14 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Coming soon: the NBA Cup.The NBA unveiled the details Saturday of its inaugural in-season tournament, which will have a prize pool of about $18 million and will be capped by a championship game — which won’t count in the standings — in Las Vegas on Dec. 9. It’s an event that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver wanted for years, giving teams a trophy to play for during the regular season.And now, it’s finally reality.“This is a concept that has been rumbling around the league office for about 15 years,” Silver said. “It’s not a new concept in sports. For those that follow particularly international soccer, it’s a long tradition of having in-season tournaments … so we thought, what a perfect opportunity for a global league like the NBA and it’s a perfect fit for our game.”The tournament payouts for players on standard contracts will be $500,000 apiece for those on the winning team, $200,000 apiece for those on the runner-up, $100,000 apiece for those ...

Conforto and Slater slug 2-run homers to power the Giants to a 5-3 win over the Rockies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:14 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Michael Conforto and Austin Slater hit two-run homers to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday.Blake Sabol added an RBI single as San Francisco evened the three-game series at a game apiece. The Giants have won 12 of their last 13 games against the Rockies.Ryan Walker started for the Giants and surrendered two runs in two innings. Alex Wood (4-3) tossed five scoreless innings in relief to earn his first home win of the season. The 32-year-old left-hander allowed three hits and a walk, striking out three.“It was nice today because I knew I had the third inning,” Wood said. “I’ve kind of been wanting this whole time just to know the inning I was going to have if we’re going to use our version of an opener. … It was nice to come out today and throw five strong innings, get us a win, hopefully have a chance to win a series tomorrow.”Camilo Doval pitched a scoreless ninth for his majors-leading 26th save.Austyn Wynns h...

2 arrested in connection to deadly I-70 shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Police Department said two people were arrested in connection to the deadly shooting of a motorcyclist on Interstate 70 near Colorado Boulevard on July 4. Cesar Ramirez-Rivera, 21, and Nelson Miranda-Rivas, 25, are being held for investigation of first-degree murder, DPD said. Motorcyclist killed in crash in Montbello neighborhood The shooting happened around 1 a.m. and was initially reported as a crash. When police began the investigation, it was determined the motorcyclist had been shot. He later died at the hospital. What led up to the shooting is still under investigation, and the district attorney's office will determine charges when it is completed.

Denver weather: Evening storms ending ahead of warmer and drier weather

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Storms remain in Denver's weather forecast Saturday night ahead of much drier and warmer conditions moving in Sunday through the start of the workweek. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for central and eastern Colorado until 9 p.m. During this time, severe storms capable of producing large hail, damaging wind gusts, heavy rainfall and isolated tornadoes will be possible. Severe thunderstorm watch continues through 11 p.m. in southeast Colorado. Weather tonight: Strong, severe storms ending The threat of thunderstorms will continue to move east through the evening. Denver will be left with a few lingering showers, then a mainly cloudy sky with low temperatures falling to the 50s. Weather tomorrow: Sunny and warmerSunday will be the start of a dry and warmer pattern. Denver will warm up to the mid-80s thanks to a mostly sunny sky. Looking ahead: Sunny and hot Sunny and hot weather will be in the forecast for the start of the workweek. High temperature...

2 hospitalized after car crashes into palm tree, bursts into flames in Kendall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:14 GMT

A car went up in flames after crashing into a palm tree in a residential neighborhood in Southwest Miami-Dade, sending two people to the hospital.Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the crash in the area of South Meadow Lake Drive and Southwest 43rd Terrace in Kendall, at around 5:30 p.m., Thursday.Paramedics transported both victims to an area hospital, one as a trauma alert.The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

7-on-7 tournament held in Miami as part of sports camp held by Rams’ Atwell

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:14 GMT

It was a weekend of sports and cheerleading in Miami to benefit a community.A 7-on-7 invitational featuring students from 12 high schools went down Saturday morning at Charles Hadley Park.The event was part of a weekend-long sports camp held by Miami native and Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Chatarius “Tutu” Atwell.“We’ve been out here. I grew up on this park; it’s just fun to give back and see all the youngins out here, man,” said Atwell.The winning football program will receive a $5,000 donation.The camp also features baseball, basketball and track and field for children of all ages.

7’s Craig Stevens teaches high school students about journalism as part of UM workshop

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:14 GMT

A workshop being held at the University of Miami in Coral Gables aims to teach aspiring students about journalism.On Saturday afternoon, 7News anchor Craig Stevens hosted a session as part of the Miami Montage, a two-week workshop that invites high school students to produce videos and blogs and develop a passion for journalism.“I’m much better prepared going forward. I feel like I’ve learned so much,” said student Ariel Lopez.https://twitter.com/cstevenson7/status/1677815693532602370?s=20WSVN’s general manager, James Ansin, was also in attendance.“It’s nice to see the younger generation have a new vision and a new plan for the future, and for new journalists to aspire to do bigger and greater things,” said Ansin.The program is supported by UM’s School of Communication, former journalist Peace Sullivan and Ansin.