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Ira Winderman: At late-season loss in big moments, Heat in need of postseason redemption

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:30:17 GMT

The narrative about this Miami Heat regular season that ends Sunday against the visiting Orlando Magic is that the season got away because of losses to bottom feeders such as the Magic, Pistons, Pacers, Trail Blazers, Spurs and, twice apiece to the Wizards.But the reality entering the weekend is that those teams this season have won a combined 200 games. So the Heat hardly were alone in that regard. Bad teams win games.A far more significant narrative, one that is so critical in the postseason, is that the Heat did not step up to many of the most meaningful challenges over the second half of their schedule, games that not only could have swung the standings, but also instilled the type of confidence needed for what comes next.As in performances such as Thursday night in Philadelphia, when the Heat showed the potential of their possibilities.What long has defined the Heat under Erik Spoelstra have been the big-game moments over the first 82 that set the stage for the days, weeks and ...

Nearly 300,000 customers still without power in Quebec after ice storm

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:30:17 GMT

Hydro-Quebec says the pace of restoring power to nearly 300,000 customers will slow down now that crews have addressed the biggest outages caused by this week’s deadly ice storm.Director of Energy System Control Maxime Nadeau says crews are now tackling the smaller, trickier outages, so the “rhythm of the restoration” won’t be as fast as it was on Friday.Nadeau says he hopes almost everyone will have their lights on by Sunday, but it may take a little longer for some customers.Most of Quebec’s 290,000 customers without power are in Montreal, Monteregie, Laval and Outaouais.Quebec Energy Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon says grocery stores in affected regions will remain open tomorrow, despite the Easter holiday.In eastern Ontario, Hydro One says nearly 25,000 of its customers are still in the dark, while Hydro Ottawa says 5,000 customers were awaiting power as of Friday night.The storm is being blamed for three deaths, with the most recent a 75-year old man i...

Community groups putting on "Love Albany Egg Hunt"

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:30:17 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- This weekend you might be looking for something fun and festive for the whole family to enjoy together. An egg hunt in Albany put on by over a dozen local organizations might be the perfect start to your Easter celebrations. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Saturday starting around 11:00 A.M. there will be games, music, and free food provided by the Albany Police Department.To learn more about the event, check out the interview with event emcee Paul Collins-Hackett in the video player above. Easter preparations at City Rescue Mission

These are the best MLB ballparks, according to Yelp

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:30:17 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — The major league baseball season is back. If you plan to head to the stadium to support your favorite team, or to finish the common bucket list task of visiting all 30 parks, you may find yourself favoring some aspects more than others. Maybe you prefer the food (or the home team) at one park and the outfield view of another. Or maybe you enjoy reminiscing on the historic moments that have happened at the park. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! To help settle a debate among MLB fans, Yelp analysts have compiled a list of the 20 top-ranked MLB stadiums listed as businesses in the Stadiums & Arenas category on its platform based on multiple factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews left by its users. Overall, Yelp reviewers declared PNC Park, home to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the top MLB ballpark in America. Opened in 2001, PNC Park is located along the Allegheny River, giving fans a view of down...

4/8/2023: Bright & sunny Easter weekend

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:30:17 GMT

The latest Storm Tracker Forecast forecast from meteorologist Matt Mackie: After a chilly start to the day, expect lots of sunshine to help warm us up by the afternoon. Highs will be low 50's with noticeably less wind than yesterday.Easter Sunday features another cool start - 20's for most, a couple upper teens in the mountains! But just like today, bright skies and quickly warming temps are in the forecast. Highs are back in the mid to upper 50's.Temperatures are off to the races for the work week. 60's on Monday, and briefly hitting 70 on Tuesday! Wednesday is especially mild, with 50's in the morning, low 70's later on, and breezy conditions.Then we have back to back 80 degree days for Thursday and Friday. Those temps are more typical of June than April... enjoy the sneak peek of summertime weather.

Thunder stay hot with 4-1 win over Mariners

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:30:17 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Matt Slick scored his first professional goal as the Adirondack Thunder defeated the Maine Mariners in front of a sellout crowd at Cool Insuring Arena on Friday. With the win, the Thunder set a franchise record with points in 12 games in a row. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Maine took the lead 6:06 into the game as Mitchell Fossier tipped in a Connor Doherty shot for a 1-0 lead. The goal was Fossier’s 17th of the year from Connor Doherty and Tim Doherty for the one-goal advantage. Sebastian Vidmar tied the game at one at 13:29 of the opening frame. Vidmar took the puck against the left wall and threw it towards the net. The puck deflected off bodies in front of the crease and into the net for his 12th of the year. The goal was unassisted, and the game was tied to start the second period.Vidmar scored his second of the game to give the Thunder a 2-1 lead. Grant Jozefek set up Vi...

Danes fend off fourth-quarter UMBC comeback to stay unbeaten in America East play

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:30:17 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Sarah Falk and Shonly Wallace combined for nine goals to lead the University at Albany women's lacrosse to a thrilling, 15-14 victory over UMBC Friday afternoon at Fallon Field. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Despite leading 11-6 at halftime, the Retrievers fought back to tie the game at 13. But Falk netted her fifth goal of the game off a free position with less than three minutes remaining; that proved to be the game-winner.Key StatsSarah Falk scored five goals and recorded one assistShonly Wallace scored four goalsGrace McCauley recorded a hat trickBryar Hogg scored once with two assistsUAlbany outshot UMBC 36-29, and outdrew the Retrievers 19-14Head Coach Katie Thomson: "Today was a great team win.  We had a strong first half and knew that UMBC was going to come in a give us a good fight and battle hard back into the game in the second half.&nb...

Masters resumes 2nd round after storms fell trees at Augusta

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:30:17 GMT

By DAVE SKRETTA and STEVE REED (AP Sports Writer)AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The second round of the Masters resumed at Augusta National on Saturday, and there was little evidence that three towering pine trees had fallen near patrons a day earlier during storms that resulted in the suspension of play.Nobody was hurt by the fallen pines, though they crushed several chairs where patrons had been sitting. Three separate 10-by-10 foot areas near the 16th green and 17th tee were roped off Saturday with some wood chips left from where workers had quickly cut them up. Two of the areas were covered with green gravel and another with pine straw.Sergio Garcia teed off at the 17th as he finished his second round Saturday, and the 2017 champion strained his head over patrons as he began walking toward his shot to see where the trees once stood. Several workers around the area were still discussing what happened, and one called it “a miracle” that no one was injured or killed.“I...

Smokin’ CBD Hemp Strains — What Are The Best CBD Hemp Hybrids?

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:30:17 GMT

View the original article about The Best CBD Hemp Hybrids at Real Tested CBD.Smoking CBD hemp flowers has gone from nonexistent to a hot wellness trend. If market analysts are correct, smokable hemp products could easily rake in $300 million before 2025. While that’s a relatively small slice of the CBD market, please remember that smokable hemp is a new segment. There’s a whole lot more room for pre-roll joints and hemp flowers to grow in the ensuing years.Like THC-containing cannabis, there are dozens of distinct CBD hemp strains entering the smokable market. According to hemp connoisseurs, each hybrid offers customers a unique experience in terms of taste and effects. There are even a few hemp hybrids that mimic the flavors associated with iconic weed strains.Despite the novelty of smokable hemp, a few cultivars have emerged as the “cream of the crop.” If you’re new to hemp smoking, you may want to keep these celebrated CBD strains in mind.Fire Hemp F...

Will the Burbank Theater survive as part of San Jose?

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:30:17 GMT

When the San Jose City Council recently approved the annexation of the Burbank Theater, several possibilities suddenly opened up for the geographic landmark on Bascom Avenue. Of course, one possible fate is that it could be torn down for an entirely new development.That’s why the Preservation Action Council has launched a petition drive to encourage the city to designate the Art Moderne theater, originally built in 1949, a city historical landmark. You can get more information and add your name to the petition at www.preservation.org/burbank.“The theater is a litmus test on what gives a city character,” PAC-SJ Executive Director Ben Leech said. “There’s going to be someone who says, ‘That ugly thing, there’s nothing historic about it. Tear it down.’ But I happen to think it’s buildings like this that make a place interesting, even when they’re vacant.”The front entrance to Burbank Theater, built in 1949 and photograph...