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As Heat pre-playoff rotation tightens, Zeller, Oladipo, Robinson among those cast aside

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:26 GMT

The dynamic could change because of the next two games being part of a back-to-back set, but the tightening of the rotation in advance of the playoffs apparently has begun for Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra.In Tuesday night’s tougher-than-expected 118-105 victory over the Detroit Pistons at the start of this three-game trip, Spoelstra went only eight deep, even with his entire rotation available, save for sidelined rookie big man Nikola Jovic.Beyond starters Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, Max Strus, Tyler Herro and Gabe Vincent, the only others to play were Kevin Love, Kyle Lowry and Caleb Martin.No Cody Zeller, who was coming off a 20-point performance when Adebayo was sidelined from Saturday night’s home victory over the Dallas Mavericks. No Victor Oladipo, who now seemingly only plays when Lowry sits out. No Duncan Robinson, who had made appearances in the previous three games.“Right now,” Spoelstra said, “I do like the fact that we have our depth and w...

Chicago White Sox will be without Eloy Jiménez for 2-3 weeks as OF/DH goes on IL

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:26 GMT

The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder/designated hitter Eloy Jiménez on the 10-day injured list with a low-grade left hamstring strain on Wednesday morning. The move is retroactive to Tuesday.Jiménez is estimated to miss 2-3 weeks. He suffered the injury running the bases in the seventh inning of Monday’s home opener against the San Francisco Giants at Guaranteed Rate Field.Jiménez is 4-for-20 (.200) with two doubles and three RBIs in five games. He spent more than two months on the injured list last season after tearing his right hamstring while running to first base in late April.In the corresponding move, the Sox recalled infielder Jake Burger from Triple-A Charlotte. Burger is 2-for-12 (.167) in three games with Charlotte. ()

Pat Leonard: Is John Mara really going to let Odell Beckham Jr. sign with the Jets?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:26 GMT

It was one thing to watch Odell Beckham Jr. go West and win a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams.It would be another to see OBJ wearing Jets green and white, taking flight and catching one-handed touchdowns on the Giants’ shared home field for New York’s ‘other’ franchise.John Mara can put slight qualifiers on his interest in re-signing Beckham like he did at last week’s NFL Owners meetings, saying he’s “in favor” of it if Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll “could make it work.”And if the Jets are willing to pay Beckham $10-15 million for the 2023 NFL season, then sure, Woody Johnson can have him.But if OBJ’s market settles into a realistic range and a bidding war comes down to a couple million dollars, is Mara really going to let one of the most electric talents in Giants franchise history become a Jet?A Jet?!Thinking about it as a possible outcome makes sense. Saying it out loud sounds much worse.Florham Park does seem l...

Firefighter 'very critical' as CFD battles Gold Coast fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:26 GMT

CHICAGO — The Chicago Fire Department is currently battling a high-rise fire on inner Lake Shore Drive in the Gold Coast that has injured two firefighters, one critically.At around 7:20 a.m., CFD tweeted that they responded to the 1200 block of North Lake Shore Drive, which is near the intersection of Division, for a still-and-box response.Initially, CFD said two firefighters have been injured. Then a short time later, a mayday response was called for a firefighter down. One firefighter is in "very" critical condition and another is in fair condition.The fire department said the fire was initially out and they were just battling hot spots. However at around 8:55 a.m., the fire reignited and large flames are shooting out of another unit. Around 40 minutes later, the main body of the fire was put out with efforts being concentrated to one large apartment on the 27th floor.CFD has lost the ability to use elevators and said there are no sprinklers on the floor.On Tuesday morning, the de...

Brazil man kills 4 children with hatchet at daycare center

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:26 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A man with a hatchet jumped over a wall and invaded a daycare center Wednesday in Brazil, killing four children and wounding at least five others, authorities said.The assailant turned himself in at a police station and did not appear to have any connection with the center, which offers nursery services, preschool education and after-school activities. The dead were between the ages of 5 and 7, authorities said.Investigators were searching for a motive, a police detective told television reporters in Blumenau, a city in southern Brazil, near the Atlantic coast.Images broadcast on networks showed weeping parents outside the private daycare center called Cantinho do Bom Pastor.Amid rumors on social media of other potential attacks, Blumenau's mayor, Mário Hildebrandt, said the city suspended classes and will declare a 30-day mourning period. Firefighter ‘very critical’ as CFD battles Gold Coast fire The mayor said five wounded children were take to hospitals. O...

Pat's list of favorite 'Jacka$$' moments

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:26 GMT

CHICAGO — After not seeing enough fun prank videos on April Fool's Day, Pat Tomasulo decided to go back to one of his favorite programs to get a few laughs at the beginning of the month.So the WGN Morning News sports anchor used his time on "The List" to feature his favorite moments from "Jacka$$" - a television and movie comedy reality series that began in 2000. They included some pretty painful, cringe-worthy, and funny moments as the participants put their bodies in harm's way for a little entertainment.So which clips from "Jacka$$" were the funniest for Pat? Find out by watching "The List" from the April 5 show in the video above.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

Dean's Home Video: A new 'Grease' prequel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:26 GMT

CHICAGO — It's been almost 45 years since the release of the iconic musical that featured the times of students at Rydell High. Now Paramount+ is bringing out a prequel to spotlight the formation of one of the groups of the film. "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies" is streaming on Thursday and features a look at home this group of girls rose to prominence at the school. It was the first program featured by Dean Richards in his most recent "Dean's Home Video" on WGN Morning News on Wednesday.He also took a look at "Tiny Beautiful Things," Season 3 of "Dave," Season 2 of "Schmigadoon!," "On a Wing and a Prayer," and more of the programs that are set to be released this week.You can watch the full edition of "Dean's Home Video" from the April 5 show in the video above.

Firefighters help prepare dinner for kids after Missouri mom sent to hospital

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:26 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. (KTVI) -- An accident during Sunday dinner sent a Missouri mother to the hospital. After helping her, first responders also made sure her kids were fed.Alicia Watson said the pasta meal she was making resulted in second-degree burns on her legs and feet from the boiling water.“I was going to drain the potatoes, and the water tipped over,” she said. “When the water tipped over, I slipped and fell. The water fell back on my legs, so I instantly called the kids, and the kids kind of panicked, and of course, the firefighters and paramedics came.” Judy Blume tears into Florida, DeSantis: ‘Teachers are under fire, librarians are threatened’ “She was transferred for evaluation, but she did have some little kiddos at home, and they were hungry and waiting for dinner,” said Capt. Kelly Hunsel, of the St. Charles City Fire Department. “While waiting for Dad to arrive, the crew stayed on scene and helped prepare dinner. Mom knew the kids would be fine by themselves, but didn...

Lottery trust claims $1 million winning ticket sold in Round Rock

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:26 GMT

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- A Dallas-based lottery trust has claimed a $1 million winning lottery ticket that was sold in Round Rock. The ticket was sold at Luck Zone on Jan. 3. The store also sold a winning $1 million lottery ticket in December 2022. $1 million winning lottery ticket sold at Round Rock store — again Austin Winners Club LLC, a lottery trust based in Dallas, claimed the second-tier Mega Millions Wednesday, just over three months after the ticket was sold. Texas lottery winners have 180 days to claim their prize. A lottery trust helps keep the winner of lottery prizes worth $1 million or more anonymous.

Central Texas transit leaders eyeing 'automated vehicle' roadway

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:26 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A stretch of roadway along the abandoned Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MoKan) railway could soon be designated for autonomous vehicle use.Currently, the Texas Department of Transportation is analyzing the possible development of a "Connected and Automated Vehicle" facility along the MoKan corridor. On Monday, the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization could take action to deem it a principal arterial road poised for development. AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE NEWS: New AV company en route for testing in Austin Under TxDOT's feasibility study, the state agency would create the MoCAV corridor, or Mobility for Connected and Automated Vehicles. In layman's terms, CAVs include vehicles that don't require a human driver to operate them, per TxDOT's definition.The proposal outlines developing a controlled access roadway that would run north to south from U.S. Hwy. 183 in Austin up to the CARTS Georgetown Station at 3620 S. Austin Ave. The corridor would run through Austin, Pfluger...