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NBA investigating accusation that Thunder’s Josh Giddey had relationship with underage girl

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:07:44 GMT

The NBA says it is investigating an accusation that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey had an improper relationship with an underage girl.In a since-deleted post, an anonymous social media user said a girl who is seen with Giddey in videos and photographs was a high school junior at the time. The social media account has since been deactivated.Giddey is an Australian who turned 21 in October.“We’re looking into it,” Michael Bass, an NBA spokesman, said Friday.Giddey had no comment when questioned Friday at practice.“Yeah, I mean, I understand the question, obviously,” he said. “But there’s no further comment right now.”When asked again, he said: “I get the question guys. I completely understand you guys want to know about it. But just for right now, I don’t have anything to say.”Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said it was a personal matter and he had no comment.Giddey is averaging 12.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists for an Oklahoma City team that is off to an 11-4 start.A f...

Man City’s Erling Haaland could play against Liverpool on Saturday despite injury scare

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:07:44 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Erling Haaland could play in Manchester City’s Premier League match against Liverpool on Saturday despite an injury scare while on international duty with Norway. Haaland suffered a knock against the Faroe Islands last week and did not feature for his country against Scotland on Sunday. But City manager Pep Guardiola said Friday the striker was in contention for the top of the table clash with Liverpool. “He trained yesterday with some niggles,” he said. “Today we are in the last training, hopefully he can play a part.”Haaland has scored 20 goals in 22 appearances for club and country this season. Defending champion City is one point ahead of Liverpool at the top of the table. City and Liverpool have been the dominant teams in English soccer’s top flight in recent years and Jurgen Klopp looks set to challenge Guardiola again after rebuilding his team. Liverpool challenged for an unprecedented clean sweep of trophies two seasons ago, but last te...

Giants play host to Bill Belichick and the Patriots in a matchup of struggling teams

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:07:44 GMT

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (2-8) AT N.Y. GIANTS (3-8)Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FoxBETTING LINE: Patriots by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsbookAGAINST THE SPREAD: Patriots 2-8; Giants 3-7-1.SERIES RECORD: Patriots lead 7-6.LAST MEETING: Patriots beat the Giants 35-14 on Oct. 10, 2019, at Foxborough, Massachusetts.LAST WEEK: Patriots had a bye; Giants beat the Commanders 31-19.PATRIOTS OFFENSE: OVERALL (26), RUSH (27), PASS (22), SCORING (31)PATRIOTS DEFENSE: OVERALL (16), RUSH (9), PASS (T18), SCORING (T23)GIANTS OFFENSE: OVERALL (32), RUSH (13), PASS (32), SCORING (32)GIANTS DEFENSE: OVERALL (28), RUSH (29), PASS (22), SCORING (28)TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Patriots minus-6; Giants plus-3.PATRIOTS PLAYER TO WATCH: Whoever starts at quarterback. Mac Jones has started every game this season, but Bailey Zappe has relieved him three times — in two blowouts and again at the end of a 10-6 loss to the Colts on Nov. 12. Zappe was 3 of 7 for 25 yards and finished by throwing an interception on a fake-sp...

No. 7 LSU routs Niagara in Cayman Islands Classic with Angel Reese still out

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:07:44 GMT

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (AP) — Aneesah Morrow had 28 points and 10 rebounds to help No. 7 LSU, which once again was playing without Angel Reese, beat Niagara 99-65 in the Cayman Islands Classic on Friday.Reese didn’t make the trip to the Cayman Islands and missed her third straight game for the defending national champions.A smoke alarm emptied the gym before the game and delayed the tip by about 40 minutes and the Purple Eagles kept it close in the opening minutes, stealing an LSU inbounds pass and scoring to cut the Tigers’ lead to 7-6.The Tigers (6-1) used a 21-0 run midway through the first half to pull away and led by as many as 42 at one point in the third.No. 1 SOUTH CAROLINA 101, MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE 19COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Kamilla Cardoso had 14 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks as South Carolina won its record-tying 45th straight home game over Mississippi Valley State.This one was never in doubt as the Gamecocks (5-0) led by double digits just five minutes in, b...

Joburg Open Scores

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:07:44 GMT

FridayAt Houghton GCJohannesburgPurse: $19.1 millionYardage: 7,227; Par: 70Second RoundNikhil Rama, South Africa65-62—127Thriston Lawrence, South Africa62-66—128Dean Burmester, South Africa68-62—130Jacques Kruyswijk, South Africa66-64—130Zander Lombard, South Africa66-65—131Jaco Prinsloo, South Africa66-66—132Darren Fichardt, South Africa66-67—133Christiaan Bezuidenhout, South Africa69-66—135Dan Bradbury, England66-69—135Manuel Elvira, Spain71-64—135Ross Fisher, England70-65—135Dylan Frittelli, South Africa68-67—135Deon Germishuys, South Africa68-67—135Chase Hanna, United States69-66—135Dylan Mostert, South Africa68-67—135Tapio Pulkkanen, Finland69-66—135Jeppe Kristian Andersen, Denmark70-66—136Sam Bairstow, England72-64—136Bryce Easton, South Africa69-67—136Casey Jarvis, South Africa68-68—136Jayden Trey Schaper, South Africa66-70—136Andy Sullivan, England66-70—136Adri Arnaus, Spain68-69—137Oliver Bekker, South Africa70-67—137Daniel Brown, England69-68—137Louis De Jager, South Afric...

Ball State takes down Arkansas-Pine Bluff 92-74

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:07:44 GMT

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Basheer Jihad’s 18 points helped Ball State defeat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 92-74 on Friday.Jihad also contributed 11 rebounds for the Cardinals (5-1). Mickey Pearson Jr. scored 17 points while shooting 6 for 12, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc. Davion Bailey shot 6 for 10, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc to finish with 16 points.Joe French led the way for the Golden Lions (3-4) with 29 points. Kylen Milton added 15 points for UAPB. Rashad Williams also had 11 points, five assists and two steals.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Madlock scores 25, Alabama State takes down N.C. A&T 88-73

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:07:44 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Antonio Madlock scored 25 points as Alabama State beat N.C. A&T 88-73 on Friday.Madlock added six rebounds for the Hornets (2-4). Isaiah Range scored 13 points while going 5 of 10 (3 for 6 from 3-point range). CJ Hines shot 2 of 3 from the field and 5 for 8 from the line to finish with 10 points.The Aggies (0-5) were led in scoring by Jeremy Robinson, who finished with 18 points. N.C. A&T also got 16 points and six assists from Camian Shell. ___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Hubbard puts up 18, Western Michigan beats SE Louisiana 68-67

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:07:44 GMT

NICEVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Seth Hubbard scored 18 points, hitting a jumper with 4.5 seconds left, as Western Michigan beat SE Louisiana 68-67 in the Emerald Coast Classic on Friday.Hubbard had six rebounds for the Broncos (1-4). Owen Lobsinger scored 14 points and added eight rebounds and three steals. Brandon Muntu shot 4 for 9, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points.Dylan Canoville led the way for the Lions (1-4) with 14 points and three steals. SE Louisiana also got 12 points, five assists and four steals from Avery Wilson. Roger McFarlane also had nine points and two steals.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Ticker: Bird flu still taking toll on industry; Russian consumers feel themselves in a tight spot as high inflation persists

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:07:44 GMT

More than 1.3 million chickens are being slaughtered on an Ohio egg farm as the bird flu continues to take a toll on the industry.The U.S. Department of Agriculture said all 1.35 million chickens on the farm in Ohio’s Union County will be slaughtered to help limit the spread of the highly contagious virus after a case was confirmed in the flock this week.The outbreak that began in early 2022 has been much less severe this year as fewer cases of the virus are being found among the wild birds that spread it. But there have still been 8.1 million birds killed this year to help control the spread of the disease and 5.8 million of those have come just this month as several large egg farms have been struck. That includes 1.2 million birds at one Iowa egg farm and another 940,000 chickens at one Minnesota egg farm that had to be killed.Russian consumers feel themselves in a tight spot as high inflation persistsThe shelves at Moscow supermarkets are full of fruit and vegetables, chees...

‘Disgusting’ fight at the Kowloon Restaurant in Saugus

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:07:44 GMT

A “disgusting” fight broke out at the Kowloon Restaurant on Route 1 in Saugus on Thanksgiving eve that forced the popular eatery to close down for the night.Saugus police said they rushed to a call for a fight in progress on Wednesday night at 10:30 p.m. Six Police officers who were already working a detail at the restaurant, were quickly alerted and able to “de-escalate” the brawl.That’s when restaurant management decided to close the bar and restaurant early for the evening.Several young men who were involved in the fight were detained and questioned by police but were not arrested — with some needing medical treatment.Although no arrests were made, the investigation is ongoing. Charges may be forthcoming, as one individual used a glass bottle in the fight which is a felony, police said in a statement Friday.“The Kowloon is a family friendly restaurant, unfortunately a few unruly patrons ruined a nice evening for many others. A disturbance such ...