What to know as Illinois, Northwestern open 2023 NCAA Tournament
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:35:21 GMT
CHICAGO - The madness is officially underway, and there are two teams from the State of Illinois taking part in the men's NCAA Tournament this week.That's Illinois and Northwestern, who are in the 68-team field for the "Big Dance" that is getting underway for both teams this Thursday. It's the first time that's ever happened, since the Wildcats previously only made the tournament in 2017, when the Illini didn't make the field.One of the teams is enjoying a storybook season, while another is back in the tournament for a third-straight year, but it is now in the underdog roleHere's what to look for from the Illini and the Wildcats in the 2023 men's NCAA Tournament.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)Illinois - 9th Seed - West RegionOPENING ROUND GAME - Thursday vs No. 8 Arkansas - 3:30 p.m. -TBS - Des Moines, Iowa2022-2023 Record - 20-12, 11-9 in the Big TenNUMBER OF TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES - This is the 33rd time that Illinois has appeared in the NCAA Tournament. The program has five Final...Best deals of St. Patrick’s Day weekend 2023
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:35:21 GMT
The hottest deals ahead of St. Patrick’s Day weekend 2023St. Patrick’s Day doesn’t only mean wearing your favorite green clothing and going out with your friends to Irish pubs for St. Patrick's Day treats and drinks. It also means many retailers are hosting sales. You can snag the hottest items at a discounted price ahead of St. Patrick’s Day weekend 2023. We’ve got a list of some of the best active sales, but retailers will update their sales all weekend, so be sure to check online often to see if anything on your wish list has changed prices.In this article: OKP K3 Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Fire TV Stick 4K and Sony WF-1000XM4 Wireless Earbuds.What’s on sale?If you look hard enough, you can probably find almost anything you want on sale for St. Patrick’s Day 2023. Amazon sells all kinds of products, so you’ll be able to find electronics, kitchen appliances, jewelry, apparel, toys and more. Wayfair has great sales right now o...IKEA mirrors recalled over laceration hazard
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:35:21 GMT
VIRGINIA (WXIN) – Thousands of mirrors are being recalled because they may fall off the wall, possibly leading to lacerations.The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall involves about 22,400 IKEA LETTAN Mirrors sold. The recalled mirrors were sold at IKEA stores nationwide and online from December 2019 to October 2022, with a price from $23 to $56. Also included in the recall are an additional 17,500 mirrors sold in Canada. Purina expands recall for dog food that may cause kidney issues, sickness in pets The recall was initiated after the company received 55 reports of the plastic fittings breaking, including one report of the fittings coming loose and the mirror falling off the wall.The mirrors, which are frameless and about 38 inches high, were sold in width sizes of 23 31, 39 and 47 inches. The recalled mirrors have a date stamp before and including 2105. The date stamp is in YYWW format, representing the year and week of manufacture.Photo//CPSCPhoto//CPSCAnyone w...Wheelchair-bound amputee left outside in the cold by hospital security guards
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:35:21 GMT
DENVER (KDVR) — John Torres, whose right leg was amputated because of diabetes complications, was only wearing pajama bottoms — his top half covered with two blankets — the night his sister and her friend found him shivering in a wheelchair on a curbside outside of Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center.It was Nov. 29 and temperatures in Denver fell to single digits. The morning low on Nov. 30 was 4 degrees. "It was cold, and I remember thinking to myself, if I don't go to sleep, I won't die," Torres said.His sister, Gina Torres, and a friend who drove her to the hospital happened to spot Torres in the dark as they were leaving the Presbyterian/St. Luke's on their way to Saint Joseph Hospital, where they thought he had been transferred."If we wouldn't have found him, he would be dead. No doubt, he would have been dead" from exposure, Gina Torres said.Brother left in the cold after ambulance trip to hospitalIn an interview, the siblings said they believe Torres had been left out in t...First Nations Leaders Want More Done To Address Racism In Northern Health Region
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:35:21 GMT
1 arrested in fatal New Braunfels collision, intoxication assault charges pending
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:35:21 GMT
Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for March 16, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was arrested and charged with intoxication assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury after a person died following a two-vehicle crash in New Braunfels early Thursday.The New Braunfels Police Department said at approximately 1:45 a.m. officers, along with the city’s fire department, responded to the 1000 block of FM 306 near Hunter Road for reports of a major crash with two pickup trucks.According to police, at the scene, officers found the two pickup trucks, which collided head-on.The driver of one of the vehicles was identified as 41-year-old Reva Garza, of New Braunfels, and according to police, Garza suffered critical injuries from the crash and was pronounced dead.NBPD said there were three people in the second vehicle.The two passengers were taken to trauma centers in the area, and police said both were in critical but stable condition. The driver of the veh...LIVE: Austin, Travis County officials provide update on February 'street takeover' investigation
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:35:21 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin and Travis County officials are expected to hold a conference Thursday at 2 p.m. in regard to the Austin "street takeover" investigation. Arrest warrants issued for 3 linked to Austin street takeovers According to a release, the Austin Police Department, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Travis County District Attorney’s Office will provide an update on the investigation, following reckless driving incidents that occurred Feb. 18 and 19.APD Chief Joseph Chacon, DPS Regional Director Vince Luciano and Travis County DA Jose Garza are expected to speak at the conference.The department said the conference was to continue to demonstrate its commitment to transparency with a focus on building trust within the community through information sharing.The press conference will be live streamed in this story and on Facebook.Report: Gophers guard Ta’Lon Cooper enters transfer portal
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:35:21 GMT
Gophers men’s basketball player Ta’Lon Cooper has entered the NCAA transfer portal and will also gauge interest from the NBA, according to 247sports.Head coach Ben Johnson said the program anticipated Cooper might only use one of his two years of eligibility at Minnesota. When Cooper committed to the U last spring, he initially said it might only be for one season.Minnesota is expected to seek transfer portal additions at point guard for next season. Incoming freshman Cam Christie also is likely to assume some of the ball-handling duties.Cooper averaged 9.8 points, 6.3 assists and 4.0 rebounds in 31 games in 2022-23.Minnesota has had three players exit, including freshman guard Jaden Henley and sophomore big Treyton Thompson.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Gophers Jaden Henley, Treyton Thompson plan to transfer out College Sports | 3 huge questions on former Gophers signee Dennis Evans committing to Louisville College Sports | How will Gop...Glens Falls welcomes 20 teams to state basketball tourney
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:35:21 GMT
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Every winter, Cool Insuring Arena is a busy place. Usually, it's Adirondack Thunder hockey keeping it active. This weekend, though, the downtown venue trades in hockey sticks and ice for basketballs and hoops. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday, the city welcomed the return of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Boys Basketball Tournament, making its 37th pilgrimage to Glens Falls in the last 40 years. State games will be held at the arena between Friday and Sunday - and the community is excited to have it back."The bad weather came earlier in the week, and we're sure not to have it repeated this weekend," said Collins. "I've got a commitment from St. Patrick himself."Glens Falls will see 20 New York teams converge upon it this weekend. Two of those teams are local, including Catholic Central High School in Troy and North Warren Central School Distr...PHOTOS: NCAA Tournament at MVP Arena
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:35:21 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Players and coaches have arrived for the biggest basketball tournament of the year. Check out the photos from practice and media day at MVP Arena in Albany.Indiana players (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)Miami Head Coach Jim Larrañaga (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)Miami Canes players (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)University of Connecticut (UCONN) players (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)UCONN Head Coach Dan Hurley (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)UCONN open practice (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)UCONN open practice (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)UCONN open practice (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)Saint Mary's Head Coach Randy Bennett (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)Saint Mary's players (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)Saint Mary's open practice (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)Saint Mary's open practice (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)Iona Head Coach Rick Pitino (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)Iona players (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)Iona open practice (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)Iona open practice (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)Iona open practice (NEWS10 Scott Brewster)Virginia Commonwe...Latest news
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