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Road rookie: Leonard and George school Wembanyama in 1st away game, Clippers rout Spurs 123-83

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:57:25 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It didn’t take long for Victor Wembanyama to find out the road can be a tough place in the NBA.Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points, Paul George added 19 and the Los Angeles Clippers’ stars schooled the Spurs rookie in his first game away from home, a 123-83 rout of San Antonio on Sunday night.Wembanyama was held to 11 points, five rebounds, two assists and one block. He committed five of the Spurs’ season-worst 25 turnovers.“It’s not about how bad the struggles are going to be, but how persistent we’re going to be,” the 19-year-old said, sounding wise beyond his years.It was a letdown for Wembanyama after he scored 15 points in a loss to Dallas in his NBA debut last week. He followed up with 21 points in an overtime victory against Houston.“I wouldn’t see any reason to be frustrated three games into the season, but it is a learning experience,” he said.Russell Westbrook had 19 points and Ivica Zubac scored 16 for the Clippers, who had seven play...

ON Semiconductor Corp.: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:57:25 GMT

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — ON Semiconductor Corp. (ON) on Monday reported third-quarter net income of $582.7 million.On a per-share basis, the Scottsdale, Arizona-based company said it had net income of $1.29. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and restructuring costs, were $1.39 per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 14 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.35 per share.The semiconductor components maker posted revenue of $2.18 billion in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Eleven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.15 billion.For the current quarter ending in December, ON Semiconductor Corp. expects its per-share earnings to range from $1.13 to $1.27.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $1.95 billion to $2.05 billion for the fiscal fourth quarter._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks...

Youth movement: Fishel, Shaw score their first U.S. goals as American women defeat Colombia 3-0

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:57:25 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Mia Fishel and Jaedyn Shaw both scored their first international goals and the United States defeated Colombia 3-0 on Sunday. Lindsey Horan added a goal for the United States in the second of two exhibition matches against Colombia. The teams played to a scoreless draw on Thursday in Utah. The United States will play just two more games this year, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Frisco, Texas, in early December. Both matches are against China. The United States was expected to name a new coach before those matches as the team prepares for the Paris Olympics next summer. The Americans have been led for four games by Twila Kilgore, who was named interim coach following Vlatko Andonovski’s resignation after the Women’s World Cup this past summer. The United States was eliminated in the Round of 16 on penalties after a scoreless draw with Sweden, the earliest World Cup exit ever for the Americans. Andonovski, who led the team for four years, was recently named coach of...

Western Digital: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:57:25 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Western Digital Corp. (WDC) on Monday reported a loss of $685 million in its fiscal first quarter.On a per-share basis, the San Jose, California-based company said it had a loss of $2.17. Losses, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.76 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of $1.88 per share.The maker of hard drives for businesses and personal computers posted revenue of $2.75 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.67 billion.For the current quarter ending in December, Western Digital expects its results to range from a loss of $1.35 per share to a loss of $1.05 per share. Analysts surveyed by Zacks had forecast adjusted earnings per share of $2.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $2.85 billion to $3.05 billion for the fiscal second quarter. Analyst...

D-backs, Rangers combine for no errors in first two World Series games, continuing year-long trend

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:57:25 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo ranged a step to his right and snagged a hot smash with a smooth, backhanded play, wheeling and firing to first baseman Christian Walker, who stretched for the ball, picked up the short hop and somehow managed to keep his foot on the bag for the first out of the inning.The D-backs and Texas Rangers have been great with the leather all season long.So far in the World Series, that trend is continuing.The D-backs and Rangers combined for zero errors over the first two games of the Fall Classic, which is the first time that’s happened since 2018. That’s no accident. The two teams made the fewest errors in the big leagues during the regular season and have a combined eight finalists for Gold Glove awards.“When the defense is playing clean baseball — picking it up and throwing it, hitting cutoffs, all the little things, it’s hard to blow an inning open,” Walker said. “There are a lot of outs to be made o...

Patrick Mahomes describes illness he fought during Broncos game

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:57:25 GMT

DENVER (WDAF) — As soon as word spread that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was battling an illness, the comparisons to Michael Jordan were instant. Jordan's "flu game" (or stomach poisoning game or hangover game according to rumors over the years) resulted in him leading the Chicago Bulls to a 90-88 win over the Utah Jazz in Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals en route to his fifth NBA title. His 38 points, seven rebounds, five assists, three steals and one block were made to be written into sports lore forever regardless of what illness he was battling. Wilson, Simmons lead Denver Broncos to first win over Chiefs since 2015 For Mahomes, the biggest thing on the line was the Chiefs' 16-game win streak over the Denver Broncos in the Week 8 matchup. "I just started feeling [Saturday night] but I bounced back pretty well in the morning," Mahomes said on Sunday. "Just trying to do whatever I can to go out there and play my best football."The 28-year-old superstar did not pla...

This Colorado town got the most snow this weekend

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:57:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — In the last 48 hours, many towns across Colorado got hit with the first winter snowstorm of the season, with multiple areas recording over a foot of snow. From only a few inches to almost two feet, see where your town landed in the snowfall reports for this weekend. Colorado snow totals for Oct. 28-29 The National Weather Service tracked totals from Saturday into Sunday. Here are some spots in Colorado that saw some significant powder this weekend.High snow totals across ColoradoMount Crested Butte: 19 inchesCopper Mountain: 16.9 inchesBreckenridge: 16 inchesSilverthorne: 15.6 inchesLoveland Pass: 14 inchesEldora: 14 inchesLeadville: 13.7Blue River: 13 inchesEstes Park: 13 inchesGreen Mountain Reservoir: 13 inches Berthoud Pass: 13 inchesSeveral other states received some snow like Wyoming, Montana and North Dakota. But for the weekend, Mount Crested Butte hit the highest snow totals in the country with 19 inches. Will roads be clear by Monday morning? The only ...

Mysterious yellow line appears again, puzzling drivers in St. Johns County

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:57:25 GMT

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) — In a déjà vu for drivers, a mysterious yellow line has reappeared on a busy roadway near St. Augustine, stretching nearly two miles in length. This development has raised concerns among drivers and local officials, who are eager to determine how this enigmatic marking resurfaced.The painted yellow line first made its appearance in September on Interstate 95, stretching from Jacksonville all the way to St. Augustine. At that time, the Florida Department of Transportation eventually took action to remove it. However, it seems that history is repeating itself, with this new line once again on U.S. 1, extending between International Golf Parkway and County Road 312, capturing the attention of commuters. Stephen Hatton, a local driver, commented on the situation. “We were somewhat amused. Someone was like, ‘Is this happening again?'” he said. The reappearance of the yellow line is causing distractions for drivers. “I can defin...

Magic Johnson is a billionaire, Forbes says

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:57:25 GMT

New York (CNN) — Former NBA star and investor Magic Johnson is officially a billionaire, becoming the fourth athlete to earn that title, according to Forbes.Johnson, 64, is worth about $1.2 billion, the publication calculated, with most of his wealth stemming from his majority ownership of EquiTrust insurance company. It’s arguably his biggest business achievement, since its assets have grown from $16 billion to $26 billion since Johnson took control about a decade ago.Also contributing to his billionaire status are investments in sports teams, including NFL team Washington Commanders, WNBA team Los Angeles Sparks and MLB team Los Angeles Dodgers. Johnson had owned a stake in his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, from 1994 to 2010.Only a fraction of his wealth can be contributed to his storied NBA career, where he played 13 seasons with the Lakers. He earned about $40 million (or about $110 million when adjusted for inflation) before his abrupt retirement in 1991 because of an HI...

Inspiring teen basketball player overcomes disabilities to shine on the court

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:57:25 GMT

Meet Alex Grazia, a 14-year-old basketball player who embodies the true spirit of determination and resilience. His dream, like many young hoop enthusiasts, is to one day make it to the Miami Heat and the NBA. However, for Alex, the court itself is a blessing, and his journey is nothing short of inspiring.“I’ve always wanted to play basketball because I just — it’s an inspiration for me to watch NBA players play,” said Alex. “I just wanted to be like them.”What sets Alex apart is the stroke he experienced shortly after birth, leaving him hemiplegic, with limited mobility on one side of his body. But rather than letting this condition hinder his dreams, he’s discovered a talent for sinking long shots, much like his idol, Stephen Curry.“It was 7th grade when I realized I can make these shots and I can play good ball, so I was like, ‘You know what, I’ll try out for the middle school basketball team.’ I made it and ...