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Late Temple Run Finishes Bobcats in MAC Matchup
Published on October 21, 2008 at 11:43PM
PHILADELPHIA (AP)—Steve Maneri hauled in a 5-yard touchdown reception from signal-caller Adam DiMichele in the game’s closing stages and the Temple Owls outlasted the Ohio Bobcats, 14-10 Tuesday at Lincoln Financial Field in college football action. The Owls, who trailed 10-0 heading into the last stanza, began their rally with a 1-yard scoring run by Kee-ayre Griffin before Maneri’s game-winning catch. Boo Jackson completed 23 of 40 passes for 220 yards in the loss for the Bobcats.
Flames Sneak Past Caps in Calgary
Published on October 21, 2008 at 11:22PM
CALGARY, Alberta, Canada (AP)—Jarome Iginla and Matthew Lombardi each scored key second period goals and the Calgary Flames surged past the Washington Capitals, 2-1 Tuesday at the Pengrowth Saddledome. Despite the loss for the Capitals, it was a historic night for Sergei Federov as he scored the 473rd goal of his career in the first period, which ties him for the most career goals in NHL history for a Russian with Alexander Mogilny. Mikka Kiprusoff posted 30 saves for the Flames, who earned their first victory against the Capitals since March of 1999. Incidentally, this was also Washington’s first loss in regulation since the season opener. In other NHL action Tuesday, Buffalo outlasted Boston, 3-2 in a shootout, Anaheim got past Toronto, 3-2 in a shootout, Columbus doubled up Vancouver, 4-2, and Tampa Bay bested Atlanta, 3-2 in overtime.
Nuggets Overpower Raptors @ Edmonton
Published on October 21, 2008 at 11:09PM
EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada (AP)—J.R. Smith had 22 points and Carmelo Anthony added 15 more as the Denver Nuggets waxed the Toronto Raptors, 105-94 Tuesday at Rexall Place in NBA preseason action. The Nuggets jumped to a 24-17 lead at the end of the first quarter and never looked back as the Raptors were forced to consistently play catchup. This was the NBA’s first game in Edmonton since 1999 when the Raptors defeated their then-Canadian brethren, the Vancouver Grizzlies, in a preseason contest. Jose Calderon had 18 points and seven assists to lead Toronto in defeat. In other NBA preseason action Tuesday, Cleveland overpowered Philadelphia, 91-83, Miami torched Memphis, 102-85, Boston smacked New York, 101-90, New Orleans bested Indiana, 101-96, Chicago outgunned Dallas, 109-105, the Los Angeles Lakers tripped up Charlotte, 102-98, Golden State pounded Lietuvos Rytas of Lithuania, 126-106, and Phoenix hammered the Los Angeles Clippers, 86-69.
Prep Sports Roundup: 10/21
Published on October 21, 2008 at 10:29PM
DELTA, Utah (AP)—Alex Cassel posted eight blocks, while Janae Giles amassed 40 points to lead the Juan Diego Lady Soaring Eagle past the Delta Lady Rabbits, 3-1 Tuesday in Region 8 volleyball action.
NEPHI, Utah (AP)—Jasmine Porter amassed 17 kills, three digs and five blocks as the Layton Christian Lady Eagles blanked the Juab Lady Wasps, 3-0 in Region 14 volleyball action Tuesday.
Farm Bureau blasts Huntsman on Climate Initiative
Published on October 21, 2008 at 11:09AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – The Utah Farm Bureau is blasting Gov. Jon Huntsman’s Cap and Trade program in Utah’s participation in the Western Climate Initiative. Farm Bureau CEO, Randy Parker, is a member of the governor’s Blue Ribbon Council on Climate Change and said that Utah farmers and consumers are the ones that will pay for the program. Parker said that Cap and Trade is a process whereby governments set carbon emission caps, then sells or auctions credits to bring industry into compliance. He said as government ratchets down caps, economic pressure is brought to bear on companies to make costly investments or to buy credits and taxpayers foot the bill. Parker commented that Utah has an economy tied heavily to carbon-based energy and with abundant coal reserves, 90% of our electricity is generated by coal-fired power plants. He said that over 31,000 American scientists, including 404 from Utah, have signed a petition stating that human-caused global warming is without scientific validity.
Wind turbine company gets approval
Published on October 21, 2008 at 07:18AM
(MILFORD) – A Massachusetts company has been given permission by the federal BLM to build 159 power turbines ten miles northeast of Milford. The BLM said there was no significant findings of any negative impact to the environment and construction should begin next month. The Milford wind corridor project would generate 300-megawatts of electric power to be transmitted to Southern California, enough for 247,000 homes. First Wind will construct 262-foot-tall structures set on 40 acres north of Milford.
Deputies arrest two in marijuana grow
Published on October 21, 2008 at 06:53AM
Updated on October 21, 2008 at 05:16PM
(EPHRAIM) – Deer hunters looking for game east of Ephraim Canyon near Bill’s Creek discovered a huge marijuana grow over the weekend. Sanpete County Deputies responded and pulled up between 15 and 20,000 plants worth millions of dollars on the street. According to a sheriff’s report, one hunter described the high-tech watering operation that included RainBirds, a pressurized irrigation system, plastic pipe connected to a running spring in the area and small holes around each plant to deep water the roots. The report said the hunters encountered two men, one of whom was armed with a handgun. Deputies arrested Cesar Duran-Frias and Jose Rodriquez. Several deputies kept watch at the site during the night and are still in the process of removing thousands of plants. They’re not saying who else may be involved in the drug operation.