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New music: Mike Gordon, Lauren Daigle, Michael Blake release albums

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:21:39 GMT

Here are three new albums worth spinning this week:“Flying Games,” Mike GordonThe fabulous Phish bassist releases his sixth solo album, which runs like an antelope through 13 tracks that blend folk and funk, disco and dancehall, new wave and new ideas. It only rarely sounds reminiscent of Gordon’s famed Vermont quartet — aka, the greatest jam band on the planet — but it does contain plenty of the adventurous spirit and sense of humor that Phish is well known for. “Flying Games” features contributions from drummer John Kimock, keyboardist Robert Walter, percussionist Craig Myers and guitarist/pedal-steel player Scott Murawski, among others.“Lauren Daigle,” Lauren DaigleThe amazing pop vocalist is back with her long-awaited fourth full-length studio album, a self-titled outing that follows the platinum-selling success of 2018’s “Look Up Child.” The eponymous affair is just jampacked with great songs, including the...

Attorney of accused Bob Lee killer withdraws from case

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:21:39 GMT

(KRON) -- The man accused of stabbing and killing Cash App founder Bob Lee was back in a San Francisco courtroom on Tuesday morning, and his attorney filed a motion to withdraw from the case. One dead in encampment shooting near Hwy-87 in San Jose Nima Momeni, 38, of Emeryville is currently being held without the option for bail on one count of murder. Momeni's attorney, Paula Canny, filed a motion to withdraw for a conflict of interest, and she says she is legally barred from sharing what that conflict is. Attorney Paula Canny talks with members of the media as she arrives for the arraignment of her Nima Momeni on May 18 (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Momeni also waived his 10-day right to a speedy preliminary trial on Tuesday. His arraignment previously faced delays when Canny requested additional time to review Lee's autopsy and the police reports. Canny faced criticism for her comments to reporters when it was revealed that Lee was on several "party drugs" at the time...

Suspect in April SF Tenderloin homicide arrested

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:21:39 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A suspect in a homicide that occurred in broad daylight in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood last month has been arrested, according to the San Francisco Police Department. The incident occurred on April 1, at around 1 p.m. when officers from the SFPD Tenderloin Station responded to a report of a shooting in the 200 block of Golden Gate Avenue. One dead in shooting near Hwy-87 in San Jose Arriving at the scene, officers found a 52-year-old man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Officers rendered aid and summoned medics to the scene. The victim was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Despite efforts from medical personnel, the victim succumbed to his injuries, police said.SFPD Homicide Detail investigators responded to the scene and took over the investigation. Through the course of the investigation, 23-year-old Anthony Timmons was identified as the suspect. Probable cause to arrest Timmons was developed, police said.Tenderl...

AP WNBA Power Poll

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:21:39 GMT

The Associated Press WNBA Power Rankings, as voted by a 12-member panel, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through May 29, all points based on 12 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 12th-place vote and high and low place on ballots:WLPtsPvHighLow1. Las Vegas (12)401441112. Connecticut311262233. New York211214244. Chicago311055355. Washington221033366. Dallas21836577. Los Angeles12677698. Phoenix125787109. Atlanta1250971010. Indiana12441281011. Seattle022011111212. Minnesota0416101112Source

Coastal Carolina baseball coach Gilmore will retire after 2024

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:21:39 GMT

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Coastal Carolina coach Gary Gilmore, who led the Chanticleers to the 2016 College World Series title, said he’ll retire after the 2024 season and expects to turn the program over to longtime assistant Kevin Schnall.Gilmore has led the Coastal Carolina baseball program for the past 28 years. His team is seeded 10th nationally in the NCAA Tournament and will host a four-team regional starting Friday.Gilmore, 65, has been treated for pancreatic cancer the past three years. He said his cancer, which has spread to his liver, is manageable and he feels strong enough to continue coaching through next season.Schnall has coached at Coastal Carolina for 20 years in two different stints, the last starting in 2016 when the team won its national championship. The Chants (39-19) open NCAA play against Rider (35-19), which won the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament title.___More AP college sports: https://apnews.com/hub/college-sports and https://twitter.com/AP...

Bob Myers departing as Warriors president, GM after 4 NBA titles, 11 seasons

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:21:39 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bob Myers is departing as president and general manager of the Golden State Warriors after building a championship team that captured four titles in an eight-year span and reached five straight NBA Finals from 2015-19.One of the most successful GMs over the past decade in any sport, Myers’ contract was set to expire in late June and there has been speculation for months about his future, given the sides had yet to reach agreement on an extension or a new deal. A team spokesman confirmed the departure Wednesday.The 48-year-old Myers grew up in suburban Danville, played basketball at UCLA and learned key skills on the other side of the business when he became an agent before switching careers and emerging as a top NBA executive with a personable nature who regularly attended practices to chat with players, coach Steve Kerr and his assistants.Kerr has loved working alongside Myers in a collaborative way, something that can be unusual in professional sports between ...

Elizabeth Holmes in prison custody to begin 11-year sentence for notorious blood-testing hoax

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:21:39 GMT

BRYAN, Texas (AP) — Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes is in custody at the Texas prison where she will spend the next 11 years serving her sentence for overseeing an infamous blood-testing hoax, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.Holmes entered the minimum-security, federal women’s prison camp located in Bryan, Texas, on Tuesday. The arrival comes more than a year after a jury convicted Holmes on four felony counts of fraud and conspiracy in January 2022. She was sentenced to prison time in November.As she begins her sentence, Holmes will be leaving behind two young children — a son born in July 2021 and a 3-month old daughter.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes is scheduled to move to her new home — a federal prison where she has been sentenced to spend the next 11 years for overseeing a blood-testing hoax that became a parable about greed and hubris in Silicon Valley.The federal judge who sentenced ...

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is in custody at a Texas prison to begin 11-year sentence for blood testing scam

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:21:39 GMT

BRYAN, Texas (AP) — Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is in custody at a Texas prison to begin 11-year sentence for blood testing scam.Source

Terrible final: asesina a pareja comprometida tras disputa por arrendamiento y luego lo matan

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:21:39 GMT

Una joven pareja canadiense que, según los informes, pronto se casaría, fue asesinada a tiros por su arrendador por una disputa de la renta antes de que el sospechoso se atrincherara en la casa y muriera en un tiroteo con la policía, dijeron las autoridades.Inicialmente, los oficiales fueron llamados a una casa en el distrito Stoney Creek de Hamilton, Ontario, a unas 42 millas de Toronto, alrededor de las 5:40 p.m. ET el sábado por informes de disparos, dijo el Servicio de Policía de Hamilton en un comunicado de prensa.Cuando llegaron, encontraron los cuerpos de una mujer de 27 años y un hombre de 28 años que habían recibido un disparo mortal, informó la policía.Los oficiales determinaron que los dos habían estado viviendo en la casa como inquilinos y que el propietario les había disparado en una “disputa entre propietarios e inquilinos”, dijo la policía.Para más información, visita NBCNews.com.Source

Browns’ Watson makes pitch for Hopkins to reunite with him in Cleveland

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:21:39 GMT

ROCKY RIVER, Ohio (AP) — Standing a few feet from a golf green, Deshaun Watson made a pitch for DeAndre Hopkins to join him in Cleveland.The Browns quarterback said Tuesday that he has spoken to Hopkins, his close friend and former Houston teammate, and encouraged the three-time All-Pro wide receiver to consider a reunion. Hopkins is a free agent after the Arizona Cardinals released him last week.“Of course we would love to have him,” Watson said at the Browns charity golf outing. “He knows that we had a lot of connections, but that’s kind of out of my range of things. So all I can do is make a call and see what happens and let AB (Browns general manager Andrew Berry) do the rest.”The Browns appear to be a longshot to land the 30-year-old Hopkins because of a lack of salary cap space. But Cleveland wasn’t expected to get Watson either until they lured him with a fully guaranteed $230 million contract.The idea of throwing again to Hopkins — they were teammates for three seasons...