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Ira Winderman: Playoff drive running deep for the Heat (with some kid stuff involved)

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:51 GMT

It has been an uneven run, players coming and going amid the struggle for a mid-tier playoff seed.But now, a playoff berth has been secured. Thoughts can turn to the postseason.No, not the Miami Heat, at least not yet.But for the Heat’s G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce, it’s playoff time starting Tuesday, the first time the Heat’s affiliate has made the postseason since 2016, which also is the lone time the Heat’s affiliate won the G League title.Typically, such matters are, well, minor league.But this has not been a typical year, with significant cross pollination between the Heat and Skyforce, to the degree that five players have seen action for both the Heat and Skyforce this season.That has had former Heat forward Kasib Powell working a balancing act in his second season as Skyforce coach.“One of the goals and expectations we had was making the playoffs,” Powell said. “And in this league, only 12 [of 30] teams do. So we have ...

‘Hamilton’ is once again offering a lottery for $10 tickets in Minneapolis. Here’s how to enter.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:51 GMT

As the Broadway hit “Hamilton” arrives in the Twin Cities for the first time since 2018, so too do the musical’s lottery-based $10 tickets — though only 40 are available for each performance.The show, which retells America’s founding through hip-hop and R&B tunes, runs April 4 through May 6, 2023, at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis.Here’s how the lottery works: To score $10 tickets, you’ll first need the official Hamilton app in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, or at hamiltonmusical.com/app.For shows the week of April 4–9, the lottery opens at 10 a.m. this Friday, March 24, and closes at noon on Thursday, March 30. You’ll get a notification from the app between 1 and 4 p.m. on Thursday to let you know whether you’ve won the chance to buy tickets.Lottery winners are allowed to purchase up to two tickets, and have two hours to do so from the time they receive the notification. Tickets can be picked up in-person only, at the will call booth, starting two ho...

3/25/2023: A little wintry mix, then rain

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:51 GMT

The latest Storm Tracker Forecast from meteorologist Matt Mackie: An approaching weather system will bring a bit of wintry mix, with a change to rain for many by late morning as temperatures warm to the upper 30's.In the Green Mountains and the Adirondacks, however, cooler temperatures mean that snow or sleet may hold on into the early afternoon. That will lead to slightly higher (but still low-end) totals.It will be blustery both as this system impacts us today and immediately in its wake tomorrow. Expect the strongest gusts in the Adirondacks and Greens, where a Wind Advisory is in effect through Sunday - a couple branches may come down.We clear out as the day goes on Sunday - a high of 50 looks nice on the surface, but with the wind its still a brisk feel out there. Monday looks great, with less wind and lots of sun.A few showery periods are possible Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday looks dry but seasonably cool. More clouds for Friday.

Albany Academy Cadets ready to chase a championship

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Heading into their semifinal game against defending Class A champion Tappan Zee, the Albany Academy Cadets have narrowed down some keys to the game. Although the Cadets haven't seen any action since February, it's given them a chance to draw up a game plan. Head coach Jim Driggs laid out some of the team strengths they will use to their advantage during the game. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "I think we have guys that can shoot the ball from three, and then we have some post presence that we can play through," Driggs said. "In Cyrus Matia as well, and Brooks Brennan. So I think that we have good balance. It's going to be a challenge for us this weekend against a really good team, but we're excited to play." Game time is Saturday, March 25, at 11 AM at Guilderland high school.

Grasso’s hat trick lifts thunder over railers, 4-1

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:51 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Patrick Grasso recorded a hat trick as the Adirondack Thunder took down the Worcester Railers in front of 3,942 at Cool Insuring Arena on Friday night. With the victory, the Thunder trail the Railers by five points for the final playoff spot in the standings. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Patrick Grasso gave the Thunder a 1-0 lead 12:01 into the game with his 28th of the year. Shane Harper set up Grasso at the top of the circles and he blasted in a slap shot by goaltender Henrik Tikkanen. Harper and Sebastian Vidmar were credited with the assists and the Thunder took the one-goal lead into the second period.After no scoring in the second, Brent Beaudoin tied the game with his 19th of the year. Assists were given to Nolan Vesey and Myles McGurty at 4:12 to even the game, 1-1. Just 38 seconds later, Grant Jozefek scored the eventual game-winning goal and his 17th of the year with helpers from B...

Danes ready for conference bout with Vermont

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The University at Albany returns to John Fallon Field after playing its last three games on the road to open America East play against Vermont in a rematch of the 2022 conference title game.Game InfoMarch 25, 2023 vs. Vermont (12:00 pm)Live Stats | AE.tv | Game Notes | Gameday ProgramLeading the PackUAlbany is 2-1 at home this season; Vermont is 1-3 on the roadVermont has won each of its last three gamesKatie Pascale leads the America East in total assistsShonly Wallace ranks second in the America East in total goalsVermont and UAlbany rank first and second nationally in free-position percentageSaturday is UAlbany's Youth Day, and will feature a postgame autograph session on the fieldScouting VermontThe Catamounts won their first-ever America East title last season, defeating UAlbany 12-11 after rallying from a five-goal deficit.  Overall, Vermont went 14-5 in 2022 and ended their season with a 16-3 defeat against...

Bullpen woes sink UAlbany in home/conference opening doubleheader

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The University at Albany baseball team dropped both games of Friday's doubleheader to UMBC. After maintaining a 5-3 lead heading into the seventh, and final inning of game one, the Danes surrendered seven runs, eventually losing 10-8. And the Retrievers battered the UAlbany 'pen again in game two, scoring four runs in the seventh inning, and sixth in the ninth, en route to a 14-7 win. Head Coach Jon Mueller: "We really struggled on the mound today, late in both games we surrendered big innings and that was too much for us to come back from. We're gonna have to try to bounce back and salvage the third game on Sunday." Key Stats Game 1:UAlbany Pitchers:Cregg Scherrer – 5.0 IP | 3 ER | 4 H | 4 BB | 8 KDylan Banner – 2.0 | 7 ER | 7 H | 5 BB | 2 KWill Binder went 2-4 with a double. He finished with four RBI's.Jason Bottari went 2-4 with a three-run home run in the seventh.Carson Dunkel, Owen Silliman, and Victor Mazzara eac...

What Is CBD Isolate Powder And Is It Better Than Other CBD Extracts?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:51 GMT

View the original article about What Is CBD Isolate Powder And Is It Better Than Other CBD Extracts? at Real Tested CBD.There’s no shortage of options in the legal CBD market. Not only are there dozens of hemp brands to choose from, customers could opt for various product types like skin-safe topicals, oils, and edibles. However, no matter which CBD product you’re looking at, chances are it falls into one of three categories: full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, or isolate.Some customers argue CBD isolate is the best product for beginners due to its purity and discretion. However, not everyone is a fan of CBD isolate products. Some hemp fans argue CBD isolate offers the weakest effects. So, who’s telling the truth? How can you know if CBD isolate is suitable for you?What Makes CBD Isolate Different?Before diving into CBD isolate’s pros & cons, it’s essential to distinguish this product from full-spectrum and broad-spectrum CBD oils. For starters, CBD isol...

San Jose’s Vietnam War memorial will mark 10th anniversary

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:51 GMT

A decade ago, a small group of volunteers saw their dream realized after five years of working to have a memorial to San Jose’s Vietnam War dead placed downtown. And on March 30, the 10th anniversary of that memorial will be commemorated with a Remembrance Ceremony at the Guadalupe River Park’s Arena Green.The 13-foot-long black granite monument has etched on its surface the names of 142 men who lost their lives in military service during the conflict from 1961 to 1975. And after three years of silence because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 4:30 p.m. ceremony will continue the tradition of having each name read aloud.The Sons of San Jose board of directors poses in front of the downtown monument on Thursday, March 23, 2023. From left, Dennis Fernandez Sr., Sandra MG Fernandez, Mike Salas, Bill Otterlei and Larry Reuter. (Photo by Marilyn Nguyen/PRx Digital) Dennis Fernandez, a San Jose High grad and Vietnam veteran, designed the memorial, inspired by the famed Vietna...

100-pound mountain lion camps out in Los Gatos backyard

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:51 GMT

A peaceful mountain lion took shelter from the storm earlier this week in a Los Gatos backyard before wildlife officials released it back into its habitat Wednesday morning.The nearly 100-pound cat was spotted sleeping on a fence between Roberts and Blossom Hill roads in Los Gatos Tuesday by residents who called Los Gatos police.After determining it wasn’t a public safety issue, officers contacted the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.“Initially we wanted to give it a shot to leave on its own,” said DFW spokesperson Ken Paglia. “Our preferred option is for a wild animal, like a mountain lion, to leave on its own and go back to its habitat on its own. That’s the least invasive means.”By Wednesday morning the cat was still in the backyard, and wildlife officials used a dart to tranquilize it and transport it back to its habitat for release.The Los Gatos Monte Sereno Police Department contacted local schools Tuesday after the mountain lion was spotted on the fence, which bord...