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Canucks Outlast Wild
Published on December 12, 2009 at 11:02PM
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada (AP)—Daniel Sedin, Mason Raymond, Alexandre Burrows and Ryan Kesler each scored and the Vancouver Canucks outlasted the Minnesota Wild, 4-3 Saturday at General Motors Place in NHL action. Kesler’s goal enabled the Canucks to take a 4-2 lead late in the third period while Roberto Luogo stepped up with 38 saves to pace the Canucks, who improved to 18-14 with the win. Shane Hnidy, Greg Zanon and Martin Havlat each scored for the Wild in the loss which dropped them to 15-14-3 on the season. In other NHL action Saturday, New Jersey dismantled Philadelphia, 4-1, the New York Islanders clipped Boston, 3-2 in overtime, Buffalo edged the New York Rangers, 3-2, Ottawa doubled up Carolina, 4-2, Toronto gashed Washington, 6-3, Atlanta tripped up Montreal, 4-3 in overtime, Anaheim stymied Columbus, 3-1, Pittsburgh stonewalled Florida, 3-2 in overtime, Phoenix humbled San Jose, 2-1, and Detroit got past Nashville, 3-2 in overtime.
Lady Frogs Down Texas A&M
Published on December 12, 2009 at 10:57PM
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP)—Helen Sverrisdottir had 18 of her 20 points in the second half and the Texas Christian Lady Horned Frogs edged the #5 Texas A&M Lady Aggies, 56-54 Saturday in Top 25 women’s college basketball action. The Lady Frogs improved to 7-3 with the win, while the Lady Aggies suffered their first loss of the season, falling to 7-1. Tyra White had 16 points in the loss for Texas A&M. In other Top 25 action Saturday, #4 Notre Dame pummeled Valparaiso, 88-47, Penn State upset #15 Pittsburgh, 77-73 and #20 Dayton surged past Miami (Ohio), 84-75.
Lobos Improve to 10-0; Clip A&M
Published on December 12, 2009 at 10:52PM
HOUSTON (AP)—Roman Martinez had 22 points and made a pair of clutch free throws in the closing seconds as the New Mexico Lobos edged the #18 Texas A&M Aggies, 84-81 Saturday in Top 25 men’s college basketball action at Toyota Center. Darington Hobson had 18 points for the Lobos while Dairese Gary added 14 more for a New Mexico squad which is 10-0 for the first time in 14 years. Donald Sloan’s 29 points led the way for the Aggies who fell to 8-2 with the loss. In other Top 25 action Saturday, #1 Kansas smacked LaSalle, 90-65, #2 Texas dismantled Texas State, 87-54, #4 Kentucky crushed Indiana, 90-73, #5 Purdue tripped up Alabama, 73-65, #7 West Virginia stonewalled Coppin State, 69-43, #10 North Carolina decimated Presbyterian, 103-64, #13 Georgetown bested #16 Washington, 74-66, #20 Butler humbled #15 Ohio State, 74-66, Kansas State upset #17 Nevada-Las Vegas, 95-80, #22 Gonzaga outgunned Davidson, 103-91 and #23 Wisconsin waxed Marquette, 72-63.
Jazz Get Past Lakers
Published on December 12, 2009 at 10:45PM
SALT LAKE CITY (AP)—Deron Williams had 21 points and 11 assists and the Utah Jazz capped off an impressive week of work with a 102-94 win over the Los Angeles Lakers Saturday at EnergySolutions Arena. The win commemorated the Jazz’ third such of the week against so-called elite opponents as they downed San Antonio Monday and Orlando Thursday prior to Saturday’s conquest of the Lakers. Ronnie Brewer added 19 points and eight rebounds while Wesley Matthews posted 19 points and six assists. The prolific Jazz made 52 percent of their shots on the evening and took advantage of a Los Angeles lineup which featured a lackluster Kobe Bryant, who was only able to post 16 points and six boards in 37 minutes of action. The win improved the Jazz to 14-9 on the season, while the Lakers fell to 18-4, suffering their first loss since Pau Gasol’s return to the lineup. Incidentally, Gasol was the only Laker to make a significant impact as he amassed 16 points and 20 rebounds. In other NBA action Saturday, Indiana edged Washington, 114-113, Detroit tripped up Golden State, 104-95, Boston crushed Chicago, 106-80, Dallas outlasted Charlotte, 98-97 in overtime, Milwaukee surged past Portland, 108-101 in double overtime, Denver stonewalled Phoenix, 105-99 and Sacramento hammered Minnesota, 120-100.
Prep Sports Roundup: 12/12
Published on December 12, 2009 at 10:11PM
ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP)—Brandon Simister had 14 points and the Desert Hills Thunder stormed past the Richfield Wildcats, 57-46 Saturday in non-region boys basketball action. Robert Torgerson’s 15 points led the way in defeat for Richfield.
RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Jared Reed had 21 points and Justin Olsen added 20 more as the Manila Mustangs downed the Escalante Moquis, 70-47 at the Sevier Valley Center Saturday. Paul Sorenson had 16 points in the loss for Escalante.
RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Caden Andersen had 26 points for the Rich Rebels in a 62-35 pasting of the Valley Buffaloes Saturday at the Sevier Valley Center. Lance Maxwell’s 19 points led the way for Valley.
RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Dallin Duncan’s 17 points led the way for Monticello Buckaroos as they edged the Piute Thunderbirds, 43-39 at the Sevier Valley Center Saturday. Tyson Westwood had 12 points in the loss for Piute.
RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Dane Rhoades had 16 points while Robbie Giles added 14 more as the Tabiona Tigers overpowered the Panguitch Bobcats, 45-36 Saturday at the Sevier Valley Center. Zach Brophy had 11 points for Panguitch in the loss.
RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Jason Johnson had 29 points to lead the way for the Green River Pirates in a narrow 64-61 win over the Bryce Valley Mustangs at the Sevier Valley Center Saturday. Kam Roundy had 22 points for the Mustangs, while Kace Roundy added 17 more for Bryce Valley.
RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Cason Chappell’s 15 points led the way for the Wayne Badgers in a 68-21 rout of the Christian Heritage Crusaders Saturday at the Sevier Valley Center.
GRANTSVILLE, Utah (AP)—Brooke Bliss had 21 points for the Richfield Lady Wildcats in a 61-40 win over the Grantsville Cowgirls Saturday in non-region girls basketball action.
GUNNISON, Utah (AP)—McKenzee Murdock had 11 points to lead the North Summit Lady Braves to a 48-39 victory over the Gunnison Lady Bulldogs in non-region girls basketball action Saturday. Sara Brown had 11 points to lead the Lady Bulldogs in defeat.
Chaffetz introduces bill on census counters
Published on December 12, 2009 at 12:28PM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz is hoping to pass a bill that would deny former criminals certain census jobs. Chaffetz says the Census Bureau has told his office that former prostitutes and drug users could be hired to knock on your door. He says it’s all about trust and has introduced legislation that would allow the bureau to deny people who’ve committed certain crimes from going door to door. Chaffetz said some former criminals could hold other census jobs and wants the bureau to set some hard and fast guidelines before the census commences in 2010.