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Kurtenbach: Do the Warriors have a Roaracle-like home-court advantage at Chase Center? We’ll find out in Game 4

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:35:47 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors created a home-court advantage that was second to none in Oakland.But it seems the one they’re building at their new(ish) building in San Francisco gives it a nice run.I’m not here to blaspheme or speak ill of the vacated, but following Friday’s Game 4, but the fact is that the Warriors now boast a 12-1 playoff record at Chase Center.It’s not Roaracle 2.0, but when you pair the playoff success with the fact that Dubs were miserable on the road this past regular season yet downright unbeatable at home, it’s clear that the team’s lux digs are providing some edge.And whatever powers Chase Center holds need to be summoned Sunday afternoon. The Warriors played with exceptional energy and focus in Game 3, but they were also backed by a sense of desperation.But if there’s one thing we’ve seen from this Warriors team this season, it’s that their best basketball is fleeting.So with the Dubs back in this 2-1 se...

One dead, one injured in separate Oakland shootings

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:35:47 GMT

(KRON) -- A man is in critical condition after a shooting not far from the Oakland Coliseum on Saturday morning, and a second shooting in the city left another person with fatal injuries just over an hour later, according to the Oakland Police Department. Rolex robbery: $100K in jewelry stolen in downtown Walnut Creek A caller reported the first shooting near the area of Edes Avenue and Hegenberger Road just after 11 a.m., according to police. Officers found a man at the scene suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to local hospital and is now in critical condition. Police are investigating this shooting. If you have more information about what took place you are asked to contact the OPD Felony Assault unite at 510-238-3426. The second shooting took place on the 1600 block of 35th Avenue. Police found a gunshot victim at the scene, and began life-saving measures. The victim was taken to a local hospital before they died of their injuries. Police are asking anyone with infor...

Castellanos’ 2 homers power Phillies past Rockies 4-3

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:35:47 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nick Castellanos leads the National League in doubles, tops all right fielders in assists and his daring leads off third base have created runs and excitement in Philadelphia.But the power-hitting outfielder just wasn’t going deep.So Castellanos finally took care of the 0 in the HR column, with authority — and kept the streaking NL champs inching back to .500.“I just want to do my job, man,” Castellanos said.Castellanos hit his first two home runs of the season and Cristian Pache also went deep for the first time this season to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday.Castellanos hit a solo shot off Kyle Freeland (2-2) in the second inning and the go-ahead solo homer again off Freeland for a 4-3 lead in the sixth and helped the Phillies (10-12) win for the fifth time in seven games.Castellanos’ power outage this season was a thorny topic before the game for manager Rob Thomson. Thomson, who led the Phillies to the NL...

Draymond Green won’t change post-suspension, returns Game 4

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:35:47 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Draymond Green is certain this is far from his last suspension, and he had some strong words for the NBA trying to make him an example of suspensions based on past behavior.The Golden State forward is set to return for the Warriors in Sunday’s Game 4 against the Sacramento Kings with his team trailing 2-1 in the best-of-seven series after serving a one-game suspension during the defending champions’ 114-97 Game 3 victory Thursday night.“Them (s——) don’t work,” Green said Saturday of any special rules for him. “Here I am, still sitting here, still winning. They created those rules before, they didn’t work, they still don’t work. Maybe they did but Draymond won’t be moved by no Draymond rules. I will continue to play the game how I play the game, operate how I operate, be exactly who I am, because that leads to winning.”In the fourth quarter of the Kings’ 114-106 Game 2 win Monday night, Green stepped on the chest of Sacramento center...

Meneses, Abrams lead Nats over Twins 10-4 in 35-degree chill

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:35:47 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Joey Meneses tied a career high with four hits, CJ Abrams hit his first home run since Washington acquired him in a trade last summer and the Nationals beat the Minnesota Twins 10-4 on a cold Saturday.Washington (7-13) won consecutive games for only the second time this season after a pair of games at Colorado on April 7 and 8. The Nationals had 15 hits, reaching double digits for the seventh time.“Basically, it motivates and takes the pressure off the team knowing that we already won the series,” Meneses said through a translator. “You feel a little bit more relaxed and hopefully, tomorrow, we’ll keep playing the same way with the same confidence.”Mason Thompson (2-1) allowed an unearned run and two hits over 2 1/3 innings with four strikeouts in relief of Chad Kuhl, who needed 96 pitches to get 11 outs. Wearing short sleeves, Kuhl gave up one run, three hits and four walks.The gametime temperature of 35 degrees was the coldest for the Nationals since the team mo...

Bucks rule Giannis Antetokounmpo out for Game 3 vs. Heat

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:35:47 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks was ruled out of Game 3 of his team’s Eastern Conference first-round series against the Miami Heat on Saturday night because of his ongoing back issue.It’s the second full game that Antetokounmpo has missed in the series. He played only 11 minutes of Game 1, was ruled out for the remainder of that game after being diagnosed with a back contusion and then did not play Wednesday in Milwaukee’s series-tying Game 2 victory.Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said Antetokounmpo is making progress.“We’ll continue to monitor him, through the day tomorrow, through the day the next day,” Budenholzer said. “He’s not in a place where he can go, so we’ll just continue to monitor and work with him and hope for the best.”Milwaukee entered Saturday 12-8 this season when Antetokounmpo doesn’t play in a game.Antetokounmpo is a two-time MVP and one of three finalists — joining Denver’s Nikola Jokic and Philadelphia’s Joel Embi...

MATCHDAY: Man U vs Brighton in FA Cup, Barca hosts Atletico

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:35:47 GMT

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Sunday:ENGLANDManchester United and Brighton meet in the second FA Cup semifinal at Wembley. The winner plays Manchester City in the June 3 final. United, which has already won the English League Cup this season, is looking to bounce back from its elimination from the Europa League in midweek. Brighton is a surprise package under Roberto De Zerbi, with the team in seventh place in the Premier League and aiming for a first FA Cup final appearance since 1983. There are two games in the Premier League, the highlight being Newcastle hosting Tottenham in a match between teams battling for Champions League qualification. Newcastle is in fourth place, three points above fifth-placed Spurs. West Ham visits Bournemouth with both teams seeking to pull further clear of the relegation zone. SPAINBarcelona midfielders Pedri González and Frenkie de Jong have recovered from injury and are in the squad for its home game against third-placed Atletico ...

Cole, Manoah scoreless after chirping, Yanks beat Jays 3-2

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:35:47 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest clash between Gerrit Cole and Alek Manoah morphed into the newest chapter in Anthony Volpe’s storybook start.Cole and Manoah pitched scoreless ball after a chirpy buildup, and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 Saturday on pinch-hitter DJ LeMahieu’s walkoff bases-loaded single in the ninth inning.Volpe hit a two-run homer in the eighth off Yimi García and pinch-hitter Danny Jansen hit a two-run homer in the ninth against Wandy Peralta after a leadoff walk to Alejandro Kirk. Anthony Rizzo doubled off Jordan Romano (2-1) starting the bottom half.Intrigue began even before the first pitch. Just as Cole was about to start the game, he was forced to wait, crouching behind the mound as Manoah and Kirk slowly walked from the Blue Jays bullpen down the left-field line to the dugout.“Didn’t notice,” Cole said.Cole allowed four hits in 5 2/3 innings with four strikeouts and two walks, extending his scoreless streak to 20 2/3 innings and lowering his...

Openda stars as Lens beats Monaco to rise to 2nd in Ligue 1

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:35:47 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Loïs Openda enhanced his growing reputation with two goals and an assist as Lens beat Monaco 3-0 at home to move into second place in the French league on Saturday.The speedy Belgium forward struck twice inside 16 minutes against fourth-placed Monaco to reach 17 league goals, five behind top scorer Kylian Mbappé of Paris Saint-Germain. Openda then set up midfielder Adrien Thomasson in the 56th with a superbly timed run from midfield to the right flank, followed by a pinpoint pass to the waiting Thomasson near the penalty spot.Openda, who starred in a home win against PSG in January, went off to a standing ovation from the 38,000 fans in the 90th.Lens moved two points ahead of Marseille in the automatic Champions League spot. Closely knit with its supporters, Lens has strong working-class roots from its history as a mining community and is known as Les Sang et Or (The Blood and Gold) for its yellow jersey and red shorts. Lens won its only league title in 1998 and was a c...

76ers complete sweep of Nets 96-88 with Embiid sidelined

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:35:47 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Tobias Harris had 25 points and 12 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame the absence of Joel Embiid to beat the Brooklyn Nets 96-88 on Saturday, completing a sweep that made them the first team to reach the second round of the playoffs.James Harden added 17 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds for the third-seeded 76ers, who will wait for the winner of the series between the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks. The defending Eastern Conference champion Celtics have a 2-1 lead.The 76ers hope Embiid will be recover from his sprained right knee in time for the start of the next series.Tyrese Maxey finished a strong series with 16 points and Paul Reed added 10 points and 15 rebounds after replacing Embiid in the starting lineup.Spencer Dinwiddie scored 20 points and Nic Claxton had 19 points and 12 rebounds for the Nets, who were swept for the second straight year and have lost 10 straight postseason games. They went 0-8 this season against the 76ers.SUNS 112, CLIP...