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NBA mock draft: Wembanyama easy No. 1; AP has Miller second, Henderson third

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:24:45 GMT

Victor Wembanyama’s NBA draft experience will be quite unlike last year’s No. 1 pick.Paolo Banchero could never be certain he would be taken first. There was too much speculation that Orlando was also considering Jabari Smith Jr. and Chet Holmgren, with some mock drafts listing Banchero below both. The eventual Rookie of the Year said he didn’t find out he was the Magic’s choice until less than a minute before Commissioner Adam Silver went on stage in Brooklyn. Wembanyama has no need to wait. The 19-year-old from France has owned permanent residence atop mock draft boards, including all four versions of the AP’s, and could begin walking to the stage Thursday night before Silver finishes announcing the San Antonio Spurs’ selection. Shortly after, two twin brothers could make the same walk. Amen and Ausar Thompson of Overtime Elite are both expected to land inside the top 10.1. SAN ANTONIO SPURS: VICTOR WEMBANYAMA, FORWARD, FRANCEHis combination of ...

Medvedev beats Djere in 3 sets to reach Halle quarterfinals, Jarry upsets Tsitsipas

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:24:45 GMT

HALLE, Germany (AP) — Daniil Medvedev continued building momentum after recent setbacks as he moved into the quarterfinals of the Halle Open on Wednesday, beating Laslo Djere 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-3 at the grass-court tournament.Medvedev could have wrapped up the second-round match in straight sets when he took a 4-1 lead in the second-set tiebreaker but lost the next four points as Djere took control. Medvedev is coming off first-round losses at the French Open and last week at the Libema Open, his first grass event of the season. The third-ranked Russian is preparing to return to Wimbledon next month for the first time since 2021 after the grass-court Grand Slam barred players from Russia and Belarus last year over the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Medvedev next faces Roberto Bautista Agut in Halle after the eighth-seeded Spanish player beat American Brandon Nakashima 7-5, 7-6 (2) in their second-round match. Chilean player Nicolas Jarry upset the second-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6 (7),...

Clark Haggans, longtime NFL linebacker who won a Super Bowl with the Steelers, dies at 46

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:24:45 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Clark Haggans, an outside linebacker who won a Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers during a 13-year career that included stops in Arizona and San Francisco, has died. He was 46.Colorado State University, where Haggans starred in the late 1990s, said Haggans died on Monday. No cause of death was given. The Steelers took a flyer on Haggans in the fifth round of the 2000 draft. He responded by becoming a special teams ace before graduating into a starting role opposite Joey Porter on a defense that regularly ranked among the best in the NFL.Haggans’ finest season came in 2005. He racked up a career-best nine sacks and was a disruptive force in the playoffs as Pittsburgh won three straight road games to reach the Super Bowl. Haggans had one of three Steelers sacks in the title game against the Seahawks as the franchise earned its fifth championship.Haggans headed west to Arizona in 2008 but went down with a foot injury in mid-December, forcing him to sit out ...

Where to find trending cheese wheel pasta near Denver

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:24:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you've ever been scrolling and felt teased by a pasta dish that is prepared in a wheel of parmesan cheese popping up on your feed, know that it is real, and its served at restaurants in the Denver metro area. Cheese wheel pasta, also known as pasta alla ruota, is prepared before the feasters eyes by putting hot, freshly cooked noodles into a hollowed-out wheel of aged cheese, often Parmigiano Reggiano, and stirring it while scraping a layer of the cheese to melt evenly throughout the pasta. Casa Bonita opening: Next phase starts Friday Sometimes, the preparer will add a splash of alcohol and light the hollow center of the wheel on fire to add some flare to the melting process.The dish has grown increasingly popular with users sharing their experiences on the world wide web. Grace Veerkamp is from Cheyenne, Wyoming, but said she has been looking around Denver for a restaurant that offers cheese wheel pasta."My kids are parmesan cheese lovers and they say cheese ...

What is ozone, and is it bad for your health?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:24:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you've noticed an alert about air quality in the Denver metro anytime in the last few days, you might have wondered what was happening.These air quality alerts have all been about the same thing -- high levels of ozone.The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued an "ozone action day" for parts of the Front Range. This will last until at least 4 p.m Wednesday. Casa Bonita opening: Next phase starts Friday This means ozone concentrations in the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" is possible in some places, specifically the southern and western sections of the Denver metro.What is ozone?Ozone is three oxygen atoms joined together, and, depending on where you find it, can be classified as "good" or "bad," according to the Environmental Protection Agency.You may have heard of the ozone layer, which is a layer of ozone that sits in the stratosphere. The ozone layer is "good" ozone, because it protects everything on the surface from the sun's radiati...

Colorado traffic deaths spiked even though people are driving less

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:24:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado drivers got more dangerous since 2019 than most other states. TRIP, a national transportation research non-profit, released a report in June examining the causes of the spike in traffic deaths that has occurred since 2019. Nationally, the number of traffic fatalities jumped by 19% from 2019 to 2022. The report cites studies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety which explain the rise in traffic deaths the same way. In short, drivers simply became more reckless through the COVID pandemic. CSP: Colorado’s road rage is up, again "After the declaration of the public health emergency in March 2020, driving patterns and behaviors in the United States changed significantly," the report reads. "Of the drivers who remained on the roads, some engaged in riskier behavior, including speeding, failure to wear seat belts, and driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs."The issue is worse in Colorado t...

Tina Fey, Amy Poehler bring comedy show to Denver

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:24:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Get ready for a night full of laughs. Saturday Night Live alumni Amy Poehler and Tina Fey are bringing their comedy show to Denver. The "Restless Leg Tour" will stop in the Mile High City at the Bellco Theatre on Oct. 1. The new fall date follows the success of their first live sold-out run in the spring. The show offers fans the experience to see the hilarious duo share jokes and stories from their time in Hollywood. Full list of concerts at Red Rocks in 2023 Fey is an award-winning actress and producer most notably known for creating and starring as "Liz Lemon" in the Emmy-nominated show "30 Rock," and writing the pop culture hit "Mean Girls."Before "30 Rock," Fey was a cast member on SNL for nine seasons where she co-anchored the "Weekend Update" segment.Poehler is also one of the most well-known female comedians in Hollywood. She starred in the Emmy-nominated series "Parks and Recreation."How to get ticketsPresale will start on Wednesday, June 21 with an artis...

All Denver professional sports teams represented in Pride Parade

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:24:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Pride month is bringing celebratory events and festivals to the mile-high city, including a parade that, for the first time ever, will feature contingents from each of the local professional sports teams.The Coors Light Denver Pride Parade will march take off from Cheesman Park at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday and make its way to Civic Center Park. When is Pride in Denver? From the Denver Nuggets, the mascot Rocky and the dancers will join the Skyline Drumline and the Mile High City Hype Squad in representing the 2023 NBA Champions.“Along with everyone else in Colorado, we were thrilled to see the Nuggets win their first NBA title,” Rex Fuller, CEO of The Center on Colfax said. "Denver is the best sports town in the country, and we are excited to have the support of so many of our pro sports teams at this year’s Pride Parade. Now more than ever, that show of solidarity is a very meaningful statement.” The Denver Broncos will be represented in the parade by the che...

DeSantis’ office acknowledges golf simulator from wealthy donor, raising ethics concerns

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:24:45 GMT

(CNN) — The office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis acknowledged on Wednesday the state has in its possession a golf simulator that reportedly was given to the governor’s mansion by a wealthy political donor with close ties to the Republican governor.The Washington Post and Reuters reported Wednesday that Mori Hosseini, a Florida developer and longtime GOP donor in the state, had lent a golf simulator to the governor’s mansion in 2019.Asked about the reports, DeSantis spokesman Jeremy Redfern referred CNN to a statement he issued to the Post which did not dispute the source of the simulator.“As with all donations, it was accepted and coordinated by staff and approved by legal counsel,” Redfern said in the statement. “Donations to the residence and grounds have been received over many administrations. It will remain in the state’s possession for the use of first families, their guests, and staff as it is now.”The Post and Reuters, citing records obtained through publi...

Chapman homers and Gausman throws 6 solid innings as Blue Jays beat Marlins 6-3

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:24:45 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Matt Chapman homered and doubled, Kevin Gausman pitched six-plus innings of three-run ball and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Miami Marlins 6-3 on Wednesday.Cavan Biggio stepped in for late scratch Bo Bichette and doubled and singled for the Blue Jays. Bichette, who leads the American League in hits with 101 and had played in Toronto’s first 75 games, sat out because of left thumb discomfort.Luis Arraez went 2 for 5 for the Marlins and is now hitting a major league-leading .398.Gausman (7-3) scattered eight hits and struck out six in his 12th start of six or more innings. Jordan Romano picked up his 22nd save.Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara had another rough outing in a difficult first half of the season. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner gave up five runs and 10 hits over seven innings as his ERA increased to 5.08.Alcantara (2-6) has allowed double-digit hits in each of his last two starts.Consecutive doubles from Chapman and Biggio began a five-run second inning. ...