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Bruins Win Outdoor Classic @ Fenway
Published on January 01, 2010 at 11:57PM
BOSTON (AP)—Marco Sturm scored the game-winning goal in overtime and the Boston Bruins capitalized on the rare privilege of hosting an outdoor hockey game with a 2-1 win over the rival Philadelphia Flyers Friday at Fenway Park. The NHL, playing an outdoor game for the third consecutive New Year’s Day, received significant positive exposure for the event as the game was nationally broadcast on NBC and featured interviews with former Red Sox and Phillies pitcher Curt Schilling and select members of the gold-medal winning U.S. Hockey team of 1980. As for the game, the action on the ice was also intense as each goal was hotly contested and the outdoor aura proved intoxicating for spectators and viewers on television alike. After trailing for much of the game, the Bruins finally got on the board late in the third period on a goal by Mark Recchi, setting the stage for Sturm’s game-winner. Danny Syvret had the sole goal in the loss for Philadelphia. In other NHL action Friday, Buffalo edged Atlanta, 4-3 in overtime.
Lady Trojans Down ASU in Pac-10 Opener
Published on January 01, 2010 at 11:54PM
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP)—Briana Gilbreath had 16 points and Heather Oliver added 14 more as the USC Lady Trojans bested the #17 Arizona State Lady Sun Devils Friday at Wells Fargo Arena in the Pac-10 opener for both squads. Danielle Orsillo had 16 points in the loss for Arizona State, which dropped them to 8-4 on the season while the win improved the Lady Trojans to 7-5.
Lobos Hold Off Dayton, Improve to 14-1
Published on January 01, 2010 at 11:49PM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP)—Dairese Gary had 18 points, including seven down the stretch on key free throws and Roman Martinez added 17 more points as the #17 New Mexico Lobos pulled out another impressive win over the Dayton Flyers, 66-64 Friday at the Pit in Top 25 men’s college basketball action. Darington Hobson added 15 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the Lobos, who improved to 14-1 with the win and bolstered their credentials for the NCAA Tournament, especially if they should fail to win the Mountain West Tournament in March. Although the Lobos were comfortably ahead for much of the second half, a late Dayton surge put some pressure on New Mexico, but Steve Alford’s squad was able to make enough plays down the stretch to pull out the win. Chris Johnson had 21 points for the Atlantic 10-affiliated Flyers, who still sport an impressive 10-3 record despite the loss. In other Top 25 action Friday, #4 Purdue overpowered #6 West Virginia, 77-62 and #24 Texas Tech outlasted McNeese State, 76-75.
Lakers Use Buzzer-Beating Shot To Down Kings
Published on January 01, 2010 at 11:45PM
LOS ANGELES (AP)—Kobe Bryant had 39 points, including a game-winning 3-pointer at the final buzzer as the Los Angeles Lakers edged the Sacramento Kings, 109-108 Friday at STAPLES Center in NBA action. For all intents and purposes, Sacramento did everything right except for on the final possession of the game when they enabled Bryant to get loose and nail the game-winner. Lamar Odom added 20 points and 10 rebounds for Los Angeles, while Pau Gasol had 17 points and 16 boards for the 26-6 Lakers. Spencer Hawes amassed 30 points and 11 rebounds in the loss for Sacramento, which dropped them to 14-18. In other NBA action Friday, New York ousted Atlanta, 112-108 in overtime and Orlando bested Minnesota, 106-94.
Judge seals warrants in murder case
Published on January 01, 2010 at 08:15AM
(PAYSON) – Search warrants have been sealed by a judge in the alleged murder of a retired BYU professor in a home invasion robbery last month outside of Payson. Tim Taylor, chief deputy attorney in Utah County, said “several search warrants” have been sealed at the request of his office. He said investigators are concerned about tipping suspects and people who may have information about the case. 70-year old, Kay Mortensen died Nov. 16 in what appeared to be a robbery of his home. No arrests have been made and police have disclosed few details of what occurred.
Snakes lost in St. George trailer fire
Published on January 01, 2010 at 08:08AM
(ST. GEORGE) – a St. George man lost about 20 snakes in a trailer fire on Thursday. St. George Fire Capt. Jason Whipple said a malfunctioning heat lamp used to warm the snakes apparently sparked the blaze shortly before 11am in an RV park near 2100 East and Middleton Drive. Whipple said the fire was “pretty small”, causing only about $5,000 in smoke and heat damage. Fire crews were able to contain the fire in time to save most of the snakes, some of them pythons and boas up to 10 feet long. The owner was apparently “wrapped up” in other work and not at home at the time of the fire.
LDS Church mourns Indonesian president death
Published on January 01, 2010 at 07:25AM
(JARKARTA, INDONESIA) – LDS Church leaders are mourning the death of the president of Indonesia, who died Wednesday. According to sources, 69-year old, Abdurrahman Wahid died during surgery to remove a blood clot from his heart. He had been in poor health due to complications from diabetes and kidney failure. Church information says that Wahid became interested in the tenets of the LDS faith when he offered Salt Lake City businessman, Hal Jensen a cup of tea, which Jensen refused because he was a Mormon. The simple conversation outside a mosque in Jakarta led Wahid to investigate the tenets of the church and its humanitarian efforts. The association blossomed into a friendship with the blind Islamic cleric and LDS Church leaders for many years. Wahid, a proponent of moderate Islam and a democratic reformer, let Indonesia from 1999 to 2001, after the downfall of late dictator, Suharto. Wahid visited Salt Lake City several times and invited Church leaders to visit Indonesia when he became president. President Boyd K. Packer said Wednesday that Indonesia has lost an extraordinary leader and the church has lost a good friend.
Flames Reign In Battle of Alberta
Published on January 01, 2010 at 12:51AM
CALGARY, Alberta, Canada (AP)—Craig Conroy and Curtis Glencross each scored and Curtis McElhinney amassed 21 saves as the Calgary Flames doubled up the Edmonton Oilers, 2-1 Thursday in a battle of provincial rivals at the Pengrowth Saddledome. Shawn Horcoff scored the sole goal for the Oilers while Jeff Deslauriers had 37 saves in the loss for Edmonton. The win improved the Flames to 23-12-5 on the season while the Oilers slumped to 16-21-4. In other NHL action Thursday, Montreal outlasted Florida, 5-4, Detroit bested Colorado, 4-2, Ottawa tripped up the New York Islanders, 3-2 in a shootout, Vancouver humbled St. Louis, 4-3 in overtime, San Jose stymied Phoenix, 3-2 in a shootout, Nashville stonewalled Columbus, 2-1 in overtime, the New York Rangers snuck past Carolina, 2-1, Dallas smacked Anaheim, 5-3, Los Angeles ousted Minnesota, 5-2, and Chicago hammered New Jersey, 5-1.
Lady Irish Sneak Past Vandy
Published on January 01, 2010 at 12:47AM
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP)—Lindsay Schrader posted 18 points and 14 rebounds and the #3 Notre Dame Lady Fighting Irish outlasted the #16 Vanderbilt Lady Commodores, 74-69 Thursday in Top 25 women’s college basketball action. The margin of victory was the smallest of the season for the Lady Irish who improved to 12-0 with the win. Jence Rhoads had 18 points in the loss for Vandy. In other Top 25 action Thursday, #6 Ohio State hammered Northwestern, 86-60, #7 North Carolina decimated East Tennessee State, 104-65, #9 Duke outlasted Temple, 70-62, #18 Pittsburgh bested Mount St. Mary’s, 57-47 and #24 Michigan State stormed past Michigan, 86-71.
Huskies Outlast Beavers in Pac-10 Opener
Published on January 01, 2010 at 12:35AM
SEATTLE (AP)—For all the karma that appearing on Jim Rome’s nationally-syndicated radio show brings to sports figures and personalities, Washington Huskies mens basketball coach Lorenzo Romar has some adroit coaching skills as well. Romar, who chose to appear on Rome’s show when Rome was on vacation, received enough good vibes from local Seattle radio personality Dave “Softy” Mahler, and was able to lead his #16 Huskies to a 76-70 win over Oregon State in the Pac-10 season opener Thursday evening at Bank of America Arena. Leading the charge for the Huskies were Quincy Pondexter (20 points and 10 rebounds) and Venoy Overton, whose 11 first half points rescued Washington from an otherwise moribund performance. Nevertheless, the Beavers hung tight and kept the pressure on the Huskies by making a respectable 46 percent of their shots on the evening. Roeland Schaftenaar, already the bane of copy editors from coast to coast, amassed 16 points in the loss for the Beavers, who fell to 6-6. Meanwhile, the win improved the Huskies to 10-2 on the young season. In other Top 25 action Thursday, #7 Duke decimated Pennsylvania, 114-55, #13 Georgetown outlasted St. John’s, 66-59, #14 Tennessee got past Memphis, 66-59, Wisconsin embarrassed #15 Ohio State, 65-43, #22 Gonzaga pummeled Oklahoma, 83-69, #23 Butler shellacked Green Bay, 72-49 and #25 Florida State obliterated Alabama A&M, 81-34.
Thunder Sneak Past Jazz
Published on January 01, 2010 at 12:26AM
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (AP)—Nick Collison (11 points, six rebounds) made a pair of clutch free throws in the closing seconds and Kevin Durant posted 31 points and eight rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder edged the Utah Jazz, 87-86 Thursday at Ford Center in NBA action. The game, which featured two of the league’s more dynamic teams, had a postseason feel to it as each point was hotly contested and a raucous crowd only added to the intensity. Despite a solid performance by Utah which saw them almost lead wire to wire, Durant made numerous plays to keep the Thunder within striking distance, thus enabling them to take the lead for good in the closing moments. Carlos Boozer had 17 points in the loss for Utah while Deron Williams and Wesley Matthews had 14 points apiece for the Jazz. Both teams currently stand at 18-14 and are tied for third in the Northwest Division. In other NBA action Thursday, Chicago got past Detroit, 98-87, Houston edged Dallas, 97-94, San Antonio crushed Miami, 108-78 and the Los Angeles Clippers dismantled Philadelphia, 104-88.