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Jimmy Kimmel blasts Aaron Rodgers for 'Epstein List' remarks, threatens to sue

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:20:12 GMT

Jimmy Kimmel took to social media Tuesday to blast New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers for suggesting that the late-night television host is worried about his name being on a rumored-to-be released list of people associated with the late Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein, who was last arrested in July 2019 by the FBI and New York Police Department’s Crime Against Children Task Force on sex trafficking charges, was found dead from an apparent suicide in his jail cell in August 2019.  Rodgers comments about Kimmel came during an appearance on ESPN’s "Pat McAfee Show," which also featured Rodgers' former Green Bay Packers teammate and current sports analyst A.J. Hawk.  While the trio were discussing a conspiracy theory having to do with the NFL Super Bowl, Hawk said, “Does this having something to do with the Epstein list that came out?” “That’s supposed to be coming out soon,” Rodgers responded with a laugh. “There’s a lot of people, including Jimmy Kimmel, who are real...

Deebo Samuel expects 49ers starters to play ‘for a good bit’ vs. Rams 

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:20:12 GMT

Deebo Samuel made his intentions clear: he plans to play in the 49ers season finale on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.Speaking on the ‘Up and Adams’ show with Kay Adams on Tuesday, Samuel said the 49ers offense is continuing to prepare as if it were a normal game, despite having already clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC.Head coach Kyle Shanahan hasn’t yet decided which starters will play, but Samuel made it sound like the offense wants to maintain its momentum from last Sunday, when they knocked off the Washington Commanders, 27-10.“You definitely want to keep the flow going,” Samuel said. “But you also want to give your body a rest. I feel like we’ll play this game for a good bit, just to keep the groove going and not take too much time off.”Asked if it was a negotiation with Shanahan about who will play on Sunday, Samuel smiled.Related ArticlesSan Francisco 49ers | 49ers explain what clinching the No. 1 seed early means to them San Francisco 49ers | ...

Man arrested on suspicion of driving truck at Peninsula cop

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:20:12 GMT

SAN MATEO – A Stanislaus County man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of driving a pickup truck at an officer last fall in San Mateo, police said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Lowriders, as well as those with expired registration tags, get a break — 2024 rings in new California traffic laws Crime and Public Safety | San Mateo County man given life in prison without possibility of parole for sexual crimes involving minors Crime and Public Safety | Dark details emerge after Pacifica murder suspect dies by suicide Crime and Public Safety | Man killed, woman injured in stabbing at Pacifica home Crime and Public Safety | Person injured in Daly City shooting remains in critical condition, police say The incident happened on Nov. 19 near El Camino Real and 4th Avenue, according to the San Mateo Police Department.California Highway Patrol officers were pursuing the suspect when he stopped and got out...

PG&E proposes additional price hike

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:20:12 GMT

(KRON) -- Californians are turning up the heat as cooler rainy weather arrives, which causes utility bills to rise. But come this month customers will also see increases due to a rate hike, as combined gas and electric bills go up an average of 13 percent, or $34.50 a month."We cannot continue to let them have these increase on top of increase, and there's just no end to it," said Dr. Harold Pierre, pastor at Pilgram Community Church.While PG&E says the bulk of the money is going towards safety upgrades, Pierre says it's forcing his parishioners on fixed incomes to make difficult choices when it comes to food and rent and medicine and heat."And they go home, and they sit in the cold or they pay the PG&E bill. But then they cut down on the, on the medicine or they, they eat from the canned meat and the canned vegetables that we're bagging up and try and stretch that out during the week," Pierre said.And while this rate hike is already approved, PG&E is also requesting the...

Pelicans roll to wire-to-wire, lopsided victory over reeling Nets

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:20:12 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — CJ McCollum scored 16 points, Herb Jones added 14 points, and the New Orleans Pelicans routed the Brooklyn Nets 112-85 on Tuesday night for their third straight victory and eighth in 11 games.Jose Alvarado scored 13 points and Jonas Valanciunas had 11 points and 12 rebounds for New Orleans, which opened the game on a 9-0 run, never trailed and led by as many as 32 points.It was the fewest points the Nets have scored this season and fewest the Pelicans have allowed.The Nets shot a season-worst 35.7% (35 for 98) while losing their fourth straight. Brooklyn’s Cam Thomas, who entered the game averaging a team-leading 22.4 points per game, missed all 11 of his shots and did not score. Thomas, Spencer Dinwiddie (0 for 6) and Royce O’Neale combined to go 0 for 23. Brooklyn attempted 43 3-pointers, missing 32.Cameron Johnson led the Nets with 17 points while Mikal Bridges added 13 points and Day’Ron Sharpe 12. Brandon Ingram had 12 points and Zion Williamson 1...

No. 1 Purdue handles Maryland 67-53 to snap Terrapins’ 19-game home winning streak

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:20:12 GMT

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Zach Edey and No. 1 Purdue dominated from the start at Maryland.That might say a lot about the directions both teams have gone since last season.Edey had 23 points and 12 rebounds, and the Boilermakers cruised past the Terrapins 67-53 on Tuesday night to snap their 19-game home winning streak. For a Purdue team that’s trying to improve upon last season — when it was a No. 1 seed but lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament to Fairleigh Dickinson — this was another encouraging sign.Maryland coach Kevin Willard can only hope a matchup like this will give his own team a sense of how much it still needs to improve.“By far the best team in the country. It’s not even close,” Willard said. “You look at their schedule, who they’ve played, where they’ve played, it’s the best team in the country. But for them to come in here and do this to us on our home court, that should be a little bit of an eye-opener for everybody.”The Boilerma...

Ann-Sophie Bettez scores in OT and Montreal edges Ottawa 3-2 in PWHL debut for both teams

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:20:12 GMT

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Ann-Sophie Bettez scored 64 seconds into overtime as Montreal recorded a 3-2 win over Ottawa in the inaugural game for both Professional Women’s Hockey League teams on Tuesday night in front of 8,318 fans at TD Place.Claire Dalton and Laura Stacey also scored for Montreal. Ann-Renée Desbiens was solid turning away 26 shots.Katerina Mrázová and Hayley Scamurra scored for Ottawa. Emerance Maschmeyer stopped 21 shots, including a penalty shot.With the game tied at 1, Mrázová got a rebound at the side of the net and made no mistake to give Ottawa the lead at 5:18 of the third.Montreal’s Stacey tied the game at 14:23 when she was able to settle a bouncing puck and send it over Maschmeyer’s shoulder.After 40 minutes, Ottawa had the advantage in shots, 22-13, but the score was tied 1-1.Montreal captain Marie-Philip Poulin had a great chance to get her team on the board when she was awarded a penalty shot at 7:52, but Maschmeyer denied her the five-hole.Ottawa thought...

Zakai Zeigler scores 17 to lead No. 5 Tennessee over Norfolk State 87-50

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:20:12 GMT

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Zakai Zeigler scored 17 points and had four assists to lead No. 5 Tennessee past Norfolk State 87-50 on Tuesday night.Dalton Knecht scored 15 and Tobe Awaka collected 10 points and 11 rebounds as the Volunteers (10-3) won their sixth straight game and 10th straight home game dating to last season. Tennessee connected on 12 3-pointers in the rout. Zeigler drilled a career high five 3-pointers and also had four steals.“Zeigler caused havoc,” Norfolk State coach Robert Jones said of the 5-foot-9 Tennessee guard. “When you’re that small, you have to cause havoc and be tough as nails. He was all that.”Zeigler is also coming back from an ACL injury suffered at the end of last season.“I’ve got to do something different on the floor,” he said. “I try to get (the other team) out of control. When I’m open, I’ve got the confidence to take the shot.”Zeigler continues to improve, Vols coach Rick Barnes said.“Zakai’s getting better and b...

No. 21 Wisconsin uses strong 2nd half to beat Iowa 83-72 for 3rd straight win

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:20:12 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s parade to the free-throw line helped put Iowa in an early hole in Big Ten competition for a second straight season.Tyler Wahl scored a season-high 19 points and Steven Crowl had a double-double to lead a balanced attack as No. 21 Wisconsin beat Iowa 83-72 on Tuesday night for its third straight victory.After the game was tied 32-all at halftime, Wisconsin (10-3, 2-0) pulled away by continually working the ball inside. The Badgers shot 58.3% from the floor and went 20 of 26 from the foul line in the second half.“For us, it’s always a point of emphasis, no matter who we play,” Wisconsin coach Greg Gard said. “We want to play through the paint.”Wisconsin’s edge from the foul line helped the Badgers win comfortably despite shooting 4 of 16 from 3-point range. The Badgers were 25 of 35 on free-throw attempts, while Iowa was 11 of 16.“We fouled way too much,” Iowa coach Fran McCaffery said. “This team’s too good to put on the free-throw l...

Spencer scores 20 points, leads No. 4 UConn to 85-56 blowout of DePaul in Big East play

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:20:12 GMT

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — No. 4 UConn broke out of its conference doldrums Tuesday night with an 85-56 rout of DePaul.Cam Spencer scored 20 points and Alex Karaban added 17 for the Huskies (12-2, 2-1 Big East). Hassan Diarra scored a season-high 14 and freshman Stephon Castle had 14 points and seven assists.UConn shot 58.2% from the floor and made 12 of 26 shots from behind the arc (46.2%). Spencer was 4 of 7 from 3-point range.“I think the (holiday) break helped us just reflect on what we needed to do individually and as a team,” Karaban said. Da’Sean Nelson scored 19 points and Elijah Fisher had 17 for DePaul (3-10, 0-2). It was the Huskies’ 17th straight win over the Blue Demons. UConn had struggled in its first two conference games this season, a 15-point loss at Seton Hall and a four-point comeback win over St. John’s at home on Dec. 23. “Some guys, just, they heat up after Christmas,” coach Dan Hurley said. “I just think you have players who find their rhythm as the yea...