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Report: Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez set to exercise option to become controlling owners of Timberwolves, Lynx

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:02 GMT

Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez were expected to exercise their option to acquire majority ownership stakes in the Timberwolves and Lynx as early as Thursday, ESPN reported. The deadline to do so is Dec. 31.That’s not necessarily news as much as a procedural step in the process Rodriguez and Lore have followed over the past two and a half years.After exercising the option, the partners have time to produce the funds. The shift in majority ownership will then be subject to approval from the NBA’s Board of Governors, but that’s expected to go through.Rodriguez and Lore have purchased 20 percent stakes in the organization each of the past two years. This 40 percent purchase would move them up to 80 percent ownership, with current majority owner Glen Taylor maintaining the other 20 percent.This was all part of the process originally agreed upon in April 2021, when Lore and Rodriguez agreed to buy the team from Taylor at a $1.5 billion evaluation. Since then, the two have ...

The story of each interception that doomed Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:02 GMT

The writing was on the wall for the Vikings to make another quarterback change. Though head coach Kevin O’Connell liked how explosive the offensive looked at times on Christmas Eve, he was clearly perturbed by fact that veteran quarterback Nick Mullens continuously turned the ball over in a 30-24 loss to the Detroit Lions.“We have to maintain possession of the football,” O’Connell said. “The turnover margin has been well talked about.”That’s why the Vikings have handed the keys to rookie quarterback Jaren Hall ahead of their New Year’s Eve game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. As much as O’Connell has harped on the turnover margin this season, he couldn’t in good faith continue to trot out Mullens under center.Asked if he thinks his desire to be explosive is the root of the issue, O’Connell sidestepped the question, instead noting that the interceptions from Mullens must be dissected in a vacuum,Her...

Albany Police arrest teen on weapon and drug charges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:02 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 15-year-old was arrested following a brief foot chase on Thursday morning. Police say the suspect had a loaded 9mm handgun and crack cocaine. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Officers responded to a report of an armed individual in the area of Central Avenue and Lexington Avenue. An individual matching the description of the suspect was located.Police charged the suspect with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree. He is scheduled to be arraigned in Albany County Family Court on Thursday afternoon.The suspect's name will not be released due to his age.

What to know about Mizzou's Cotton Bowl game and how to watch

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:02 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas - The grand finale to an exciting Missouri Tigers football season has almost arrived. Mizzou is getting ready for a big test on one of college football's biggest stages. The Tigers will battle the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 88th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday. The game will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the home of the Dallas Cowboys. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT. Friday, and ESPN will carry the game broadcast. Fans can also stream the game with ESPN+, Fubo or Sling TV subscriptions. A whole month has passed since the Tigers' last game, a 48-14 Battle Line victory on the road against the Arkansas Razorbacks. That capped the program's first 10-win season in nearly a decade. What Missourians need to know as lawmakers return to Jefferson City The Tigers say they are trying to embrace the same routine they had for several months as they head into the match. Big stars Luther Burden III, Brady Cook and Cody Schrader are all expected to play...

St. Louis woman reported missing; mother hasn't heard from her since November

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Authorities are asking for the public's help with finding a St. Louis woman reported missing. Brittany Webb, 32, was reported missing out of St. Louis City on Dec. 20.Webb's mother told police she last heard from her on Nov. 15. She became concerned about her well-being after she did not show up for a Christmas holiday gathering as expected. Nursing home ransacked, burglarized after abrupt closure Investigators say the mother attempted to contact Webb on her phone around Thanksgiving. An unknown man reportedly answered the phone call and claimed to know Webb, but did not disclose further information about her. A recent attempted ping of Webb’s phone revealed it has been turned off sometime since that phone call. Webb is described as 5 feet, 3 inches tall, and 130 pounds. If you have any information on her whereabouts, contact the missing persons unit of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department at 314-444-5738.

Man wanted after robberies at St. Louis pizza stop, gas station

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public's help with finding a suspect linked to two recent robberies. Police shared surveillance photos Thursday of a man accused in robberies at a Domino's Pizza shop and BP gas station in the City of St. Louis. Nursing home ransacked, burglarized after abrupt closure Investigators say the suspect entered the Domino's in the 1600 block of Ninth Street around 6:45 p.m. on Dec. 21 with a weapon, but did not display it. He reportedly demanded money from a cash register and took off with an undisclosed amount. A delivery driver spotted the suspect as he attempted to leave, and he allegedly indicated that he had a weapon. The suspect is also linked to a robbery hours later at a BP gas station in the 300 block of South Jefferson Avenue. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public's help with finding a suspect linked to two recent robberies. (Photos courtesy: SLMPD)The St. Louis Metropol...

One killed, road closed in I-76 Frontage Road crash in Brighton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:02 GMT

One person was killed and three injured in a single-vehicle crash that closed the eastbound Interstate 76 Frontage Road in Brighton on Thursday afternoon.The crash was reported by Brighton police at approximately 2:15 p.m. on X. I-76 Frontage Road remains closed between 160th and 168th avenues, said spokesperson Kylynn McTague.The vehicle had four occupants, McTague said. The condition of the three people taken to the hospital was not immediately available, and it has not been determined if drugs, alcohol or speed were factors in the crash.This is a developing story.Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.

Colorado Springs man killed in Christmas Eve shooting at Citadel mall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:02 GMT

An 18-year-old Colorado Springs man was killed in a shooting at The Citadel mall on Christmas Eve, the Colorado Springs Police Department announced Thursday.Teryus Thomas’ death is being investigated as a homicide, though the cause and manner of his death are still being determined by the El Paso County Coroner’s Office, police said in a news release.The shooting occurred at 4:34 p.m. Sunday at the mall at 750 Citadel Drive E when a fight broke out between two groups of people, according to the department.Thomas was found dead at the scene from a gunshot wound. Two men were shot and taken to a hospital in critical condition and were still hospitalized in stable condition as of Wednesday night, spokesperson Ira Cronin said in an email.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | 29-year-old suspect wanted in south Denver fatal shooting Crime and Public Safety | Gunfire erupts at Colorado Springs mall on Christmas Eve. One man is dead and 3 people are hurt. ...

Wood burning ban now extended through Friday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:02 GMT

The South Coast AQMD has extended its residential No Burn alert for those living in the South Coast Air Basin, the agency announced Thursday.The initial notice was issued on Christmas Day and was then extended through Thursday. The alert is now slated to expire on Friday, Dec. 29 at 11:59 p.m.No indoor or outdoor burning is allowed in the impacted region, which includes Orange County and non-desert areas in Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.No indoor or outdoor burning is allowed in the impacted region, which includes Orange County and non-desert areas in Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. (South Coast AMQD)The alert also prohibits using manufactured fire logs, such as those made from wax or paper, from burning on No-Burn days.“Smoke from wood burning can cause health problems. Particles in wood smoke — also known as fine particulate matter or PM2.5 — can get deep into the lungs and cause respiratory problems (including asthma attacks), increasing...

Discovering Global Fashion Creativity: Highlights from the BRICS+ Fashion Summit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:02 GMT

The fashion industry, long dominated by powerhouses in the United States, Italy, and France, is experiencing a seismic shift towards a more global and inclusive landscape. The recent BRICS+ Fashion Summit has shed light on the undeniable talent and creativity emerging from countries outside of the conventional fashion capitals.Designers from Argentina, Ethiopia, China, India, South Africa, Egypt, and Brazil captivated audiences with their distinct perspectives and innovative collections. Juan Hernandez Daels, an Argentine-Belgian designer, mesmerized attendees with his fusion of refined European couture and sensual Argentine identity. Kunjina Tesfaye, an Ethiopian designer, showcased feminine silhouettes that celebrated the beauty of the female form, juxtaposing them with industrial-style suits.CHNNYU, a Chinese designer, took a fresh approach by infusing classic silhouettes with trendy colors, prints, and textures. Ritesh Kumar, an Indian designer skilled in blending traditional el...