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Nuggets Down Mavs in Historic Win
Published on May 13, 2009 at 11:53PM
Updated on May 14, 2009 at 06:00AM
DENVER (AP)—Carmelo Anthony, christened as the “best pure scorer in the NBA today” by TNT analyst Charles Barkley, poured in 30 points and Chauncey Billups added 28 points, 12 assists and seven rebounds as the Denver Nuggets advanced to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in 24 years with a 124-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday at Pepsi Center. Although the Mavericks raced out to an early 10-2 lead, the Nuggets seized momentum shortly thereafter as they made nearly 70 percent of their shots in the first half en route to a 69-55 halftime lead. Despite Dallas’ best efforts to get back in the game, Anthony, Billups, J.R. Smith (18 points, six assists) and Nene Hilario (17 points, seven boards) all made clutch shots to keep the Mavs at bay. Finally, a clutch dunk by Hilario with under two minutes left in regulation gave Denver a 120-110 lead, after which Dallas ran out of gas. The historic win for the Nuggets marks their finest season since 1985 which saw them lose to the eventual champions, the Los Angeles Lakers in five games in the conference finals that season. Incidentally, Denver will either face the Lakers or the Houston Rockets, while Los Angeles currently has a 3-2 lead in their series. Click here for game summary
Sid the Kid Helps Pens "Cap" Off Trip to ECF
Published on May 13, 2009 at 11:39PM
WASHINGTON (AP)—Sidney Crosby brought game to match his impeccable reputation with two goals to increase his NHL-leading playoff total to 12 as the Pittsburgh Penguins pounded the Washington Capitals, 6-2 in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference semifinal Wednesday at Verizon Center. Craig Adams, Bill Guerin, Kris Letang, and Jordan Staal also scored for the Penguins who advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second consecutive year. Pittsburgh took a 5-1 lead heading into the third period to remove all doubt from the outcome in what was an anticlimactic final in an excellent series. Alex Ovechkin and Brooks Laich both scored in the loss for the Capitals. The Penguins will face either the Boston Bruins or Carolina Panthers in the conference finals.
Intercollegiate Track Roundup: 5/13
Published on May 13, 2009 at 11:29PM
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP)—Wyoming’s Jay Petsch took the lead in the mens’ decathlon to headline the first day of competition at the Mountain West Conference’s track and field championships Wednesday at the University of Wyoming. Petsch has 3671 points to lead the way while Brigham Young’s Meelis Kosk is in second place with 3589 points, with his teammate, Brett Birkeland in third with 3528 points. As for the women, Brigham Young’s Amy Menlove is currently leading the heptathlon with 3195 points, while Colorado State’s Kristen Kugler is in second with 2979 points, and Meaghan Peoples of Texas Christian is currently in third with 2897 points. The meet will resume Thursday.
LOGAN, Utah (AP)—John Strang of Utah State got off to a solid start at the WAC track and field championships with wins in the mens’ 100-meter dash, high jump and long jump Wednesday at Ralph Maughan Track. Additionally, Nevada’s April Pate took first place in the womens’ 100-meter hurdles and Hawaii’s Emily Sheppard won the womens’ high jump and the 200-meter dash. Other wins came from Fresno State’s Evan Young and Matt Bushnell in the mens’ shot put and 400-meter dash, respectively, and Annett Wichmann of Hawaii in the womens’ shot put. The meet will resume Thursday.
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP)—Sydney Wendt of Idaho State ensued in her excellent outdoor track and field season by taking the lead in the womens’ heptathlon to cap off the first day of competition at the Big Sky track and field championships Wednesday at the University of Montana. Wendt has 3034 points to lead the field while her teammate Ashle Turner is close behind with 2987 points with Sacramento State’s Naim Goodwin in third with 2984 points. Additionally, Weber State’s Michae North and Holly North are in seventh and ninth place, respectively. As for the men, DeShawn Shead of Portland State leads the decathlon with 3777 points, while Idaho State’s Nathan Capp is in second with 3664 points and Portland State’s Nick Trubachik is in third with 3635 points. Weber State’s Andy Heaton is currently in eighth place in the decathlon with 3359 points. The meet will resume Thursday.
Richfield main street project slows
Published on May 13, 2009 at 02:04PM
(RICHFIELD) – Material costs and shipping problems have slowed the completion of the Main Street Enhancement Project currently underway in Richfield. Business Administrator, Woody Farnsworth, says the problems have pushed completion of the project to two weeks longer than expected. Project Directors, Jones and DeMille Engineering of Richfield, said the original completion date was earmarked for May 27 but the delays may push the date past June 10. Richfield City officials hope the project will be completed in time for the Utah Fire Department Convention parade down main street on June 10.
USU professor promotes algae as biofuel
Published on May 13, 2009 at 09:51AM
(LOGAN) – A Utah scientist is testifying before Congress, urging lawmakers to take a hard look at algae as a source of biofuels. USU Professor, Jeff Muhs says congressional leaders have expressed an interest in the use of algae. He said algae grows very fast, uses up a lot of CO2, or carbon dioxide, in the process and not only makes high-quality biofuel, it scrubs the air as well. Muhs commented some pilot labs, similar to USU’s lab, could be in place in southern Utah within three to five years, producing 2,000 to 10,000 gallons of biofuel per acre per year.
Richfield City adopts ordinances
Published on May 13, 2009 at 07:22AM
(RICHFIELD) – Several ordinances and issues were discussed at the Richfield City Council meeting Tuesday night resulting in adoptions, rejections and the tabling of some items. Council members rejected all bids for the 2009 chip seal project because of discrepencies and the city will start over with the application of new bids. Discussion of the fencing of the bike path along College Avenue north of the swimming pool was tabled until councilmembers could take a walk-through tour in the project area. Also at the council meeting, members approved an application for a new Preschool and Daycare business on main street and adopted the new nuisance and sign ordinances, as well as adoption of the declarations of the covenants, conditions and restrictions at the Richfield Business Park. Mayor Brad Ramsay also reviewed the 2008/2009 budget with the council.
Off-roaders may face prosecution
Published on May 13, 2009 at 06:56AM
(KANAB) – Off-roaders participating in a protest ride over the weekend fear they may be prosecuted for riding in a wilderness study area. The 30-mile ride along the Paria River area in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, drew more than 500 participants on Saturday, to protest a new BLM rule that banned motorized vehicles along the corridor. Shawna Cox, organizer of the event, said locals have always used the corridor as a road for over 100 years. Those in favor of restricting access say it’s a river bed in an environmentally sensitive area and should be protected. A mid-April decision by the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected claims made by Garfield and Kane counties, ruling the claims to the roads were overly vague and had failed to prove actual harm. BLM officials were at the protest to document, photograph and record potential violations and has turned the information over to federal prosecutors for review.