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Keshad Johnson helps No. 3 Arizona beat Southern 97-59 after slow start

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:09 GMT

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Keshad Johnson scored a career-high 17 points and No. 3 Arizona used a 17-0 run spanning halftime to pull away for a 97-59 win over Southern on Monday night.The Wildcats (3-0) trailed by five midway through the first half before outscoring the Tigers 60-18 over the next 20 minutes.Johnson, a senior transfer from San Diego State, was 6 of 8 from the field and 5 of 6 from the line. He scored 14 points in each of Arizona’s previous two games, including a 78-73 win Friday at then-No. 2 Duke in which he converted the go-ahead three-point play with under a minute remaining.Motiejus Krivas and KJ Lewis had 12 points each and were among six Wildcats to score in double figures. Arizona has gotten 10 or more points from at least five players in each game this season.Tai’Reon Joseph led the Tigers (1-2) with 22 points on 8-of-20 shooting, while the rest of his team was 12 of 41.Arizona led 35-23 at halftime, holding Southern without a field goal over the final 11:13 ...

Este bote salvavidas no tripulado podría rescatar por sí solo a personas que se están ahogando

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:09 GMT

(CNN) — Lejos de la atenta mirada de los guardacostas, las aguas de Escocia albergan un número creciente de parques eólicos marinos, junto con sus plataformas de petróleo y gas. Sin embargo, trabajar en esta infraestructura remota conlleva muchos riesgos.Los accidentes son muy comunes y, a menudo, mortales, dice Sam Mayall, marinero de toda la vida y exoficial de cubierta de transporte marítimo. Un informe de 2023 de la Subdivisión de Investigación de Accidentes Marítimos del Reino Unido indica que el 40% de los incidentes de personas al agua son mortales.“Muchas de las tecnologías que se emplean ahora en alta mar son las mismas que han existido allí durante los últimos 40 o 50 años”, explica Mayall.Policías caen en aguas gélidas durante un tenso rescate en OhioGracias a la ayuda de la inteligencia artificial y la tecnología inteligente que permite mejorar la seguridad marítima, su empresa Zelim está trabajando en un trío de dispositivos que pueden salvar vidas, in...

JuJu Watkins scores 35 as No. 10 USC beats Le Moyne 93-42

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:09 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — JuJu Watkins scored 35 points, hitting six 3-pointers, and No. 10 Southern California (3-0) routed Le Moyne 93-42 on Monday night.Watkins has totaled 83 points in her first three college games, including 32 in the Trojans’ season-opening victory over then-No. 7 Ohio State last week. She was named Pac-12 freshman of the week for her performances.Rayah Marshall added 12 points and seven rebounds for the Trojans. As the tallest player on the floor at 6-foot-4, Marshall dominated in the paint against the shorter Dolphins, who have no one over 6-1 on their roster.Lytoya Baker scored 14 points to lead the Dolphins (0-4), whose roster includes seven freshmen and sophomores.NO. 15 TENNESSEE 84, MEMPHIS 74, OTKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sara Puckett scored a career-high 24 points and Tennessee closed out overtime with a 9-0 run to beat Memphis.Puckett made 9 of 19 shots with two 3-pointers, adding eight rebounds for Tennessee (2-1). Jewel Spear finished with 19 points and 12 r...

Carter, Perry combine for 10 3-pointers to lead Kansas State over South Dakota State 91-68

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:09 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Cam Carter scored 25 points, Tylor Perry added 22 and the pair combined for 10 3-pointers to lead Kansas State to a 91-68 victory over South Dakota State on Monday night. Carter shot 10 of 20 from the floor and 4 of 8 from long range. Perry was 7-of-9 shooting and made 6 of 8 from beyond the arc. R.J. Jones added 14 points and Will McNair Jr. scored 10 for Kansas State (2-1). K-State built a double-digit lead about seven minutes into the game and led 38-29 at the break. South Dakota State pulled within eight points early in the second half before a 23-13 Wildcats’ surge stretched the lead to 66-48 with 10:35 to play. It was their largest lead of the game. Jones and Perry each hit a pair of 3s during the run. Kansas State shot 57% overall (35 of 61). Carter and Perry also combined for 11 of 24 Wildcats assists. Charlie Easley scored 21 points on 9-of-15 shooting to lead South Dakota State (1-2). Luke Appel chipped in 16 points and seven rebounds. Zeke May...

JuJu Watkins scores 35 points and No. 10 USC sinks Le Moyne 93-42

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:09 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — JuJu Watkins scored 35 points, hitting six 3-pointers, and No. 10 Southern California routed Le Moyne 93-42 on Monday night.Watkins has totaled 83 points in her first three college games, including 32 in the Trojans’ season-opening victory over then-No. 7 Ohio State last week. She was named Pac-12 freshman of the week for her performances.Watkins scored 13 of the Trojans’ first 15 points in the fourth and then sat down for good. They led 91-32, allowing Lindsay Gottlieb to go to her bench. Aaliyah Gayles got into her second straight game, her first collegiate action since recovering after being shot 18 times at a house party in Las Vegas in 2022. Rayah Marshall added 12 points and seven rebounds for the Trojans. As the tallest player on the floor at 6-foot-4, Marshall dominated in the paint against the shorter Dolphins, who have no one over 6-1 on their roster.USC (3-0) raced to an 11-0 lead and ran off 12 straight points over the end of the first and start ...

Ellis has big 2nd half as No. 14 Arkansas holds off Old Dominion 86-77

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:09 GMT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — El Ellis scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half, and No. 14 Arkansas held off Old Dominion 86-77 on Monday night.With the Razorbacks (3-0) leading by five points midway through the second half, Ellis scored on a breakaway layup and followed with another after a crossover that left his defender flat-footed. That burst ended the first of several modest rallies by the Monarchs (1-2).Devo Davis scored a season-high 16 points for Arkansas, Makhi Mitchell had 15 points and 10 rebounds, Khalif Battle scored 13 points and Trevon Brazile scored 11.Chaunce Jenkins scored 21 points for Old Dominion, which went 11 of 24 on 3-pointers and got within three points in the second half. A late 8-0 run by Arkansas gave the Razorbacks enough cushion to get through the closing minutes.Devin Ceaser added 18 points on 8-of-12 shooting for the Monarchs, and R.J. Blakney scored 14 points, going 3 of 4 on 3s.BIG PICTUREArkansas wasn’t as sharp as it had been in its first two ...

Miami Dolphins players take Boys and Girls Club kids on holiday shopping spree

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:09 GMT

The holidays came early for a group of kids in South Florida, not just because of the gifts, but because of who was present.It is the best holiday kick-off that the kids from the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County could have asked for.“I think it’s really fun,” said Hamzeh, one of the children part of the program.“I’m excited because when I go home I get to tell my dad everything that I saw,” said 9-year-old Faith.Faith gets to go home and tell her dad… She was one of the approximate 40 children who hopped off of a bus to Target and threw a hail Mary into the holiday spirit. “We’re gonna see the players and then we’re going to have even more fun,” said Thesly.A couple of the Miami Dolphins players went from filling up the locker room to filling up a room of children, to let these kids know they weren’t just there to enjoy chips and a sandwich.“I hope y’all guys are ready to shop,” said one Dolphin...

Gallery: Celtics beat the Knicks 114-98

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:09 GMT

Julian Farm and Orchard welcomes first-ever ice skating rink

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:09 GMT

JULIAN, Calif. -- You can now, for the first time ever, ice skate at a rink in Julian!Skaters will be able to take in the sights of Julian Farm and Orchard on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. 1 as part of the "Holidays at the Farm" event, it was announced in a press release Monday.Ice skating sessions, which require reservations, go for 45 minutes, costing $18 for ages 12 and up and $12 for ages 3-11, according to officials. Helmet and skate rentals are $4 each. Two popular ice-skating rinks opening this week for the holiday season Those looking to cuddle and be warm rink-side can purchase a ten-person cabana with fire pit for $50 per hour. Food and drink packages are also available.Guests with a skating reservation are recommended to arrive 30 minutes before their skating session, the press release said.The "Holidays at the Farm" event also features food and drink vendors, petting zoo, hayrides, rock climbing wall, haybale maze and other activities.Ice-skating sessions...

The push to protect nursing home residents

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:09 GMT

Delores Brown died nearly three years ago, after suffering a fall in a nursing home. The Illinois Department of Public Health later determined the facility was fault. But holding anyone accountable has been a challenge, WGN Investigates has found.“I’m very angry,” said Delores’ daughter, Chereese Brown. “Because you trust the facility to take care of your mom.”Last year, Chereese Brown filed a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court claiming the facility “failed to protect” her mother and “properly train” its staff.But here’s where it becomes challenging.After Delores Brown died, the facility was sold and the former owners claim they have no money or insurance to settle the family's claim, said Steven Levin, Chereese Brown's attorney.“The difficulty in explaining this to families is immense,” he said. “The system is meaningless if they can just walk away.” Levin said Chereese Brown is not alone.Lori Levin’s mother died in 2022 after suffering a skull fracture while being transferr...