Texans' John Metchie III scores first NFL touchdown two years after leukemia diagnosis, showcasing resilience and determination.
Warriors' road trip concludes with a comeback win, Steph Curry's 36 points leading the team past Thunder.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/learned-stephs-36-points-power-025711432.html
The Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers are set to face off at 9:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, with the Grizzlies seeking revenge after a previous loss to the Blazers. Despite being away from home, the Grizzlies are favored by one point in the spread. The teams' last meeting resulted in a close game, but the Grizzlies have shown improvement recently with three consecutive wins at home.
John Metchie III, a Houston Texans receiver, scores his first career touchdown after overcoming leukemia diagnosis and missing his rookie season.
The Philadelphia 76ers will host the Charlotte Hornets at Wells Fargo Center on Sunday, with the Hornets seeking their second consecutive upset win. The Hornets have struggled against the 76ers in recent years, losing eight of their last ten matchups. However, they did pull off an upset victory over the Pacers in their previous outing. The 76ers are looking to turn around a tough stretch of losses, having dropped five straight games.
** Carson Hocevar named 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year, capping impressive debut season.
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Draymond Green received a technical foul for an "unsportsmanlike flail" in Sunday's Warriors-Thunder game, after his arm swung close to Lu Dort's head. This incident recalls a similar incident from last season where Green hit Jusuf Nurkic in the head, leading to a 12-game suspension.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/draymond-earns-tech-unsportsmanlike-flail-024815034.html
** NFL Controversy: Damar Hamlin Recovers Fumble from Joe Flacco Amid Comeback Player Award Debate
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"Portland Trail Blazers (3-7) face off against Memphis Grizzlies (6-4) in an NBA matchup. The Grizzlies lead 31-17 at halftime, seeking revenge after a previous loss to the Trail Blazers. Jaren Jackson Jr.'s strong performance and team's high assist count may give them an edge. However, Portland has won 6 out of their last 10 games against Memphis."
** US President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, advising against escalating the Ukraine war. Trump highlighted the US's "sizeable military presence in Europe" and expressed interest in further discussions for a swift resolution.
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Source: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/trump-urges-putin-not-escalate-022800289.html
** Miami Marlins hire Clayton McCullough as manager, replacing Skip Schumaker. McCullough comes from the Los Angeles Dodgers' coaching staff and has minor league managing experience.
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Source: https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/marlins-hiring-clayton-mccullough-manager-021659394.html
"Fatal shooting reported at Monterey County sideshow event, law enforcement investigating."
Source: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/1-killed-during-shooting-sideshow-021308047.html
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A worker has died at a windfarm in regional Victoria after being crushed by a turbine blade. The incident occurred on Monday morning at the Golden Plains windfarm, about 133km west of Melbourne. An investigation is underway.
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Source: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/man-dies-being-crushed-fan-010549395.html
Haiti Transition Council Fires Prime Minister, Installs New Leader Amid Turmoil; Cuba Hit by 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake; Most Monkeys That Escaped from SC Lab Recaptured Unharmed.
Source: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/ap-news-brief-12-04-050443741.html
College Football Playoff Projections Released, Ole Miss and Georgia on Brink of 12-Team Bracket Entry
A fatal hit-and-run incident occurred on Highway 1 in Monterey, resulting in one fatality. The victim has been identified, but their name is not publicly disclosed due to privacy concerns. Authorities are investigating the crash and working to identify the responsible party.
Source: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/1-killed-highway-1-hit-021204603.html
California voters have rejected a proposed constitutional amendment to ban forced labor in prisons, except as punishment for crime. The measure was part of a package aimed at addressing historical injustices against marginalized groups.
Source: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/california-voters-reject-proposed-ban-022133247.html
Arizona Supreme Court declines emergency request to extend ballot 'curing' deadline, citing no evidence of disenfranchisement.
Source: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/arizona-supreme-court-declines-emergency-023553129.html
** St Joseph's Church stabber identified, attack not an act of terrorism; suspect to face charges on Monday.
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** The Albanese government has proposed reforms to address dynamic pricing in ticketing, which allows prices to fluctuate during online transactions. Critics argue that this practice can lead to excessive markups and unfair prices for consumers. Humanitix CEO Joshua Ross suggests banning dynamic pricing and strengthening anti-scalping laws. Ticketing companies like Ticketmaster and Ticketek defend the practice as a way to mitigate ticket scalping, citing investments in technology and innovation.
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Source: https://ca.style.yahoo.com/albanese-government-must-ban-dynamic-140020603.html