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No, Hunter Tyson is not Larry Bird. But Michael Malone isn’t Tyson’s first coach to invoke the Hall of Famer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:10 GMT

By the end of Hunter Tyson’s freshman season, it was clear that he could be given a hard time and not take it personally. Clemson coach Brad Brownell admired how coachable the teenager was in a peripheral role at the time.So during a practice early in Tyson’s career, after he had chucked some ill-advised shots, Brownell teased him in front of the team.“Hey man, you’re not Larry Bird,” Brownell remembers saying. “Pass the ball.”Tyson was sufficiently ribbed by his teammates after practice. But it wasn’t until years later that he earned back the comparison in earnest. The marquee performance of Tyson’s five-year college career — the one that helped catapult him toward first-team All-ACC honors and the second round of the NBA draft — was a 31-point, 15-rebound display against North Carolina State. Brownell was in awe during a second-half timeout, enough to announce to the huddle: “Fellas, maybe he is Larry Bird tonight.”So Bro...

Bigfoot in Colorado? The “ever-elusive creature” may have been caught on camera from Durango train

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:10 GMT

Is Bigfoot in Colorado?A Wyoming couple thinks so after spotting what they believe to be the “ever-elusive creature” while they were riding the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in southwest Colorado over the weekend.Shannon and Stetson Parker were looking for elk during their Sunday train ride through the San Juan Mountains on the way to Durango from Silverton when Stetson saw what he thought could be Bigfoot.“We were looking for elk in the mountains and my husband sees something moving and then can’t really explain it. So he’s like, ‘Bigfoot!’” Shannon told The New York Post. “It was at least six, seven feet or taller. It matched the sage in the mountains so much that he’s like camouflaged when crouching down.”Shannon said in a Facebook post that she scrambled to take photos of the beast, while a man sitting next to Stetson took a video of the creature that has now gone viral on social media.“Y’all, out of the hundreds of people on the tra...

Arrest made after disabled man attacked with shopping cart in Santa Ana

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:10 GMT

A man has been arrested in connection with a caught-on-video assault on a disabled victim in Santa Ana late last month, police announced Thursday.Keith Casey Jones, 33, was arrested and booked on an unrelated incident in Placentia before also being booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse and robbery for the Sept. 19 attack. Disabled man attacked with shopping cart in Santa Ana The 68-year-old victim was making his way to a gym in a shopping plaza in the 1400 block of West Edinger Avenue when he was approached by the suspect, who was panhandling, Santa Ana police had said.After the victim declined and walked away, video shows the suspect following him, pushing a cart into the victim from behind and stealing some of his belongings before running away.The victim fell and appeared to have hit his legs against the closed door of a store. He was taken to a hospital where he was treated for two broken ribs.The arrest came thanks to a tip from someone who saw the ...

Menendez accused of acting as foreign agent to Egyptian government in superseding indictment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:10 GMT

Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) faces a new charge of acting as a foreign agent of Egypt, less than a month after the New Jersey Democrat was hit with federal charges of accepting luxurious bribes in exchange for his political influence.Menendez is accused of conspiring with his wife, Nadine Arslanian, and New Jersey businessman Wael “Will” Hana to act as an agent of the Egyptian government between January 2018 and June 2022, according to a superseding indictment filed Thursday.“Among other actions, Menendez provided sensitive U.S. Government information and took other steps that secretly aided the Government of Egypt,” the indictment reads.As a member of Congress, Menendez is prohibited by law from agreeing to be or acting as a foreign agent — even as registered under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), a law requiring any person acting in the U.S. as an “agent of a foreign principal” to register with the U.S. attorney general.The law is meant to prevent covert influen...

Chris Stapleton reschedules tour dates, says he is 'unable to perform'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:10 GMT

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Country artist Chris Stapleton is apologizing to fans and rescheduling several shows after he says a sickness has left him "unable to perform" for some time. Upcoming weekend shows in Texas and Louisiana will be postponed until mid-November, the singer-songwriter announced on Instagram. "To all my friends in Corpus Christi, Houston, and Lafayette, I am very sorry to let you all know that I am unable to perform this weekend's shows," Stapleton wrote. "I have bronchitis and laryngitis, and on doctor's orders am on vocal rest through the weekend in order to heal." Better than Whitney? You be the judge of Chris Stapleton’s Super Bowl national anthem Stapleton is currently on his All-American Road Show tour. His next regularly scheduled concert is set for next Thursday in San Antonio. The three canceled shows are being rescheduled for Nov. 16–18. Tickets can still be used for the rescheduled date, but those who can no longer attend are advised to contact their ...

Tracy Man Killed in Big-Rig Crash on Interstate 580 [Richmond, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:10 GMT

Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Truck Accident Left 41-Year-Old Man DeadRICHMOND, CA (October 12, 2023) – Monday night, a male truck driver was killed in a big-rig crash on Interstate 580.The fatal incident happened shortly before 10:00 p.m. in the westbound lanes of the freeway of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.According to California Highway Patrol, a Peter Built tractor-trailer combination crashed into a toll booth for unknown reasons. The impact of the collision caused both the booth and the truck to go up in flames.Emergency personnel responding at the scene had to remove the engine of the big rig to extricate one occupant. Tragically, the 41-year-old male driver from Tracy sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.Authorities are working to determine whether drugs or alcohol contributed to the crash.In the end, Richmond officials closed down all the lanes of Interstate 580 as crews cleared the area. The CHP advises motorists to expect delays and take alternate routes to ...

Oktoberfest at Brews Hall And Conversations with Chef Keith Corbin – Here’s What’s Popping Up

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:10 GMT

The Brews Hall is hosting an Oktoberfest feast featuring live music from Ladyhosen. L.A.’s ’ only all-female Oktoberfest band, on Friday, Oct.  20 and Saturday, Oct. 21   The beer hall is celebrating Oktoberfest all month long with festive bites including giant German soft pretzels, port brats, smoked turkey legs and chicken schnitzel alongside brews including Buzzrock Oktoberfest, Hofbrau Dunelweizen and more. The menu will be available until Sunday, Oct.  22 at both Brews Hall locations in Torrance and Hermosa Beach.The WeHo Sausage Co. at Citizen Public Market in Culver City will celebrate Oktoberfest with Hofbrau, one of Munich’s largest breweries, as well as games, prizes, beer and traditional Bavarian bites on Monday, Oct. 16. Free to join, must be 21 to participate. San Antonio Winery is hosting a Tour of France Wine & Food Pairing on Sunday, Oct.  15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For $85 per person famous wine regions of Bordeaux, Champagne and Burgundy will be featured wi...

Jesus Moreno Fatally Struck in Motorcycle Accident on Chestnut Avenue [Fresno, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:10 GMT

29-Year-Old Fresno Man Dies in SUV Collision near Weldon AvenueFRESNO, CA (October 12, 2023) – Monday evening, Jesus Moreno lost his life in a motorcycle accident on Chesnut Avenue.The incident unfolded at approximately 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Weldon Avenue.According to the findings, the driver of a southbound silver Toyota SUV attempted a left turn, crossing directly into the path of a northbound motorcycle. As a result of the collision, the motorcycle rider was forcibly ejected from his vehicle, sustaining fatal injuries.The Fresno Police Department confirmed the motorcyclist’s passing at the scene. The deceased rider has been identified by authorities as 29-year-old Jesus Moreno of Fresno.Currently, an active investigation is still in progress. Fresno officials will release further information as it becomes available.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of Jesus Moreno. May you find comfort and ...

Getting to Know Ensie Durin, Locsanity’s New Brand Ambassador

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:10 GMT

Hair is as integral to identity as voice is to speech. How a person wears their hair can speak volumes about their self expression, heritage or cultural identity. While some hairstyles are celebrated by the mainstream, others showcasing the beauty of Afro-textured hair have not received the same embrace. Laws, such as the CROWN Act, protect against discrimination in employment and education, ensuring that natural hairstyles such as locs, Afros and Bantu knots do not eliminate opportunities for the people who predominantly wear them.Additionally, companies such as Locsanity, a Florida-based loc, natural hair, and personal care brand, have been helping to increase awareness and acceptance. The brand has developed a line of hair care products that women, men, and children can use to bring out the beauty and versatility of their locs.And now, Locsanity is taking things even further…Enter Ensie Durin, The New Face of LocsanityEnsie Durin is a professional model based in Atlanta, Georgia....

WCC preseason poll: Saint Mary’s men picked to win over Gonzaga

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:10 GMT

Saint Mary’s and Gonzaga shared the West Coast Conference men’s basketball title last year as both teams finished 14-2 in league play.This year’s race for the conference crown might be similarly tight, if the WCC coaches are proven correct, and the Gaels may end up on top.The conference’s preseason coaches’ poll, released Thursday, projected Saint Mary’s to win the league with 61 total poll points and five first-place votes. Gonzaga was immediately behind them with 60 points and four first-place votes among the nine head coaches.The Gaels lost lead guard Logan Johnson and forward Kyle Bowen as key contributors to last year’s team, which lost to eventual champion Connecticut in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Guard Aidan Mahaney, a Campolindo graduate, returns for his sophomore year, alongside 2022-23 rotation players Mitchell Saxen (senior), Alex Ducas (fifth year) and Augustas Marciulionis (junior).Gonzaga added guard Ryan Nembhard...