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Ben Simmons out at least another week, Cam Thomas moves toward a return for the Brooklyn Nets

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:15 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Simmons will miss at least another week with a pinched nerve in his lower back, while Cam Thomas is improving from an ankle injury that has forced the Brooklyn Nets’ leading scorer to miss the last five games.The Nets said Wednesday that Simmons has improved after treatment and has begun light individual court work. The No. 1 pick in the 2016 draft has missed the last six games after experiencing back problems for the third time in the three seasons since he came to Brooklyn.Simmons didn’t play after the All-Star break last season before being shut down because of a nerve impingement in his lower back. Another impingement, this time on the other side of his back, was discovered during an MRI last week after Simmons was feeling discomfort following a bruised left hip.The Nets said his status will be updated again in seven to 10 days.Thomas was averaging 26.9 points before spraining his left ankle on Nov. 8. The Nets said he has been cleared for increas...

Colorado State beats Boston College 86-74 to open the Hall of Fame Classic

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:15 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Isaiah Stevens had 18 points and eight assists, Nique Clifford scored 16 points and Colorado State beat Boston College 86-74 on Wednesday to open the Hall of Fame Classic. Colorado State (5-0) will face either Loyola Chicago or Creighton in the championship game on Thursday. Boston College (4-1) plays in the consolation game.Colorado State had its double-digit lead trimmed to 60-56 after Boston College’s 10-2 run. Clifford ended the run with a 3-pointer. BC was again within four points, 65-61, before Clifford ended another field-goal drought and Josiah Strong added a 3-pointer for a nine-point lead.Jalen Lake put Colorado State ahead by double figures for good with 5:43 left.Patrick Cartier scored on a backdoor cut, on Stevens’ seventh assist of the game, for a 79-67 lead. Cartier fouled out at the other end, but Stevens had another beautiful assist, a cross-court pass to Strong for a 3-pointer and a 13-point lead.Strong finished with 15 points, Joel Scott ha...

NFC North-leading Lions host Packers on Thanksgiving, aiming to extend best start since 1962

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:15 GMT

GREEN BAY (4-6) at DETROIT (8-2)Thursday, 12:30 p.m. EST, FoxOPENING LINE: Lions by 7 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.AGAINST THE SPREAD: Green Bay 4-6; Detroit 7-3.SERIES RECORD: Packers lead 105-76-7.LAST MEETING: Lions beat Packers 34-20 Sept. 28 in Green Bay.LAST WEEK: Packers beat Chargers 23-20; Lions beat Bears 31-26.PACKERS OFFENSE: OVERALL (21), RUSH (21), PASS (19), SCORING (20T).PACKERS DEFENSE: OVERALL (17), RUSH (28), PASS (7), SCORING (10).LIONS OFFENSE: OVERALL (2), RUSH (5), PASS (5), SCORING (6).LIONS DEFENSE: OVERALL (9), RUSH (5), PASS (16), SCORING (22).TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Packers minus-3; Lions minus-2.PACKERS PLAYER TO WATCH: RB AJ Dillon. The Packers may need to lean heavily on Dillon to carry the rushing attack because Aaron Jones has a knee injury. Dillon had just five carries for 11 yards when the Packers fell to the Lions earlier this season. He has started eight games since Green Bay drafted him out of Boston College in the second round in 2020.LI...

Stephen Kenny out as Ireland coach after not reaching Euro 2024

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:15 GMT

DUBLIN (AP) — Stephen Kenny’s contract as coach of Ireland won’t be renewed following the team’s failure to qualify for next year’s European Championship.The Football Association of Ireland said Wednesday it’s “the right time for change” after the completion of the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.Ireland finished fourth in Group B after a 1-0 loss to the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Saturday. France won the group and the Dutch were second.The Irish won only two of their eight games, beating Gibraltar twice.Kenny had “worked tirelessly” since replacing Mick McCarthy in 2020, FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill said.“Stephen has also overseen an important period of transition for our senior men’s national team and has given debuts to a significant number of new and younger players and this will serve as a solid platform for whoever now takes this group of players forward,” Hill said.Kenny’s contract expired following Ireland’s 1-1 draw with New Zea...

Exit poll says Dutch anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders wins most votes with a landslide margin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:15 GMT

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Far-right, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders was headed for a landslide victory Wednesday in the Dutch election, according to an exit poll, in a result that is bound to send shockwaves through Europe.The result puts him in line to lead talks to form a new ruling coalition and possibly become the country’s prime minister.The exit poll published by the national broadcaster NOS said Wilders’ Party for Freedom won 35 seats in the 150-seat lower house of parliament, more than double the 17 he won at the last election.The closest party to Wilders’ Party for Freedom was an alliance of the center-left Labor Party and Green Left, which was forecast to win 26 seats.Wilders’ election program includes calls for a referendum on the Netherlands leaving the European Union, a total halt to accepting asylum-seekers and migrant pushbacks at the Dutch borders.It also advocates the “de-Islamization” of the Netherlands, although he has been milder about Islam du...

Live updates | Israel-Hamas pause in fighting to start Thursday morning, Egyptian state media says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:15 GMT

A cease-fire agreement between the Hamas militant group and Israel has been confirmed by both parties, along with Washington and Qatar, which helped broker the deal that would bring a temporary halt to the devastating war that is now in its seventh week.The Israeli government said that under an outline of the deal, Hamas is to free over a four-day period at least 50 of the roughly 240 hostages taken in its Oct. 7 attack on Israel, and Israel is to release some Palestinian prisoners in exchange. Egyptian state media say the truce will begin Thursday morning. Egypt helped mediate the cease-fire agreement, which would bring the first respite to war-weary Palestinians in Gaza, where more than 11,000 people have been killed, according to health authorities.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said before the Cabinet voted early Wednesday to back the agreement that the war would continue even if a deal was reached. Some 1,200 people have been killed in Israel, mostly during the initi...

Miami Police seek help from public in locating 18-year-old reported missing from Allapattah

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:15 GMT

The Miami Police Department is seeking help from the public in locating 18-year-old Jade Silverio, reported missing from the Allapattah area. She stands at 5 feet 3 inches and weighs approximately 120 lbs. Jade has brown hair and brown eyes. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding Jade Silverio’s whereabouts to contact the Miami Police Department at 305-603-6300 or 305-579-6111.

2 boats catch on fire at home in Miami Gardens; no injuries reported

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:15 GMT

Two big boats were burned to a crisp behind a home in Miami Gardens.7Skyforce hovered over the scene where the fire broke out earlier, Wednesday afternoon.Fire crews used foam and were able to knock out the fire quickly.Luckily, it was contained and did not spread to any nearby homes.No injuries were reported.

Former school volunteer in Miami faces new charges of sexually molesting student after 2nd victim comes forward

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:15 GMT

A former school volunteer is facing new charges after, police said, a second victim came forward.Morris Chaney is being accused of sexually molesting a student, multiple times, while volunteering for the Booker T. Washington High School band.According to the arrest report, the incident happened in 2017 when the victim was 17 years old.Back in August, Chaney was arrested and was accused of committing a similar crime against another band student back in 2019.Police said he also threatened to harm the victim and his family.Chaney is being held without bond.

Shoppers ready to take advantage of Black Friday deals at Dolphin Mall

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:15 GMT

As Thanksgiving day approaches, retailers across South Florida are giving out deep discounts for Black Friday. There will be five days of holiday shopping, which kicks off on Thursday and goes through Monday. On Wednesday afternoon, 7News cameras captured several shoppers at Dolphin Mall taking advantage of those deals.Millions of people are fueling up and are ready to fan out for the holiday weekend. “We get a few days off, so I’m going to spend some money,” a shopper said.Black Friday is still the most popular day to shop, with Cyber Monday coming in second. “It’s better. To sit at home and being on the internet, it’s not the same kind of vibe,” a shopper said. “I feel like being in person and actually doing it is a lot better.”According to the National Retail Federation, during Black Friday, the deals are hard to beat and the tradition of shopping the day after Thanksgiving will never go out of style.“Most retailers are ...