California
NBA Summer League: Standout players from Day 2 of California Classic
• Download the NBA App
• Summer League: Complete Coverage
Day 2 of the 2024 California Classic saw settled nerves and scintillating performances as the early stages of NBA Summer League continued. Here’s a look at the individual showings that impressed in Sunday’s action:
Kel’el Ware, Miami
Rookie big men who play with full-grown size and strength are not common, but Ware is showing he could be one of them early in Summer League play. The 20-year-old 7-footer took a whopping 21 shot attempts — only three of which came outside the paint — en route to 26-point, 11-rebound double-double in the Heat’s victory over Sacramento.
The @MiamiHEAT‘s No. 15 pick Kel’el Ware (26 PTS, 11 REB) got buckets and cleaned the glass in the win over the Kings 🔥 pic.twitter.com/3LMDjxwiwl
— NBA (@NBA) July 7, 2024
Cole Swider, Miami
Going undrafted in 2022 hasn’t stopped Swider from keeping a firm toehold in the NBA. He showed part of how he’s done that on Sunday, scoring 21 points on 12 shots while shooting 5-for-10 from 3-point range. The 25-year-old swingman is hoping to be the latest undrafted diamond unearthed by the Miami Heat.
Jordan Ford, Sacramento
Another undrafted veteran who has landed two-way contracts to keep his NBA dream alive, Ford showed the kind of efficiency on Sunday that all teams would appreciate. The 26-year-old guard dropped 22 points on 8-for-13 shooting, including 4-for-6 from deep while committing just two turnovers in 27 minutes of action.
Ethan Thompson, Golden State
After lighting up the scoreboard in his 27-point debut on Saturday, Thompson showed he’s good for an encore with 22 points and 11 rebounds in 27 minutes in the Warriors’ win over the Lakers on Sunday. The 25-year-old guard exhibited an analytics-friendly game, shooting 2-for-5 from deep and 6-for-10 in the paint with zero midrange attempts.
Bryce McGowens, Charlotte
Second-round picks usually need to simmer before being ready to serve a real role. McGowens may be on his way after showing a valuable skill in Sundays’ win over China: getting to the free throw line. The 21-year-old and former 40th overall pick (2022) earned 14 free throw attempts in just 25 minutes of action. This comes after a sophomore season in which he upped his field goal percentage by more than four percent and cut his turnover rate by a third.
California
Dutch Fire in Northern California reaches 45 acres, prompts evacuations in Nevada, Placer counties
A fast-moving wildfire that sparked Saturday afternoon in Dutch Flat has prompted mandatory evacuations in two Northern California counties.
The Dutch Fire sparked about 3:30 p.m. along Lowell Hill Road near the Dutch Flat Forebay’s dam in Nevada County and burned uncontained near the border with Placer County, according to Cal Fire’s Nevada-Yuba-Placer unit.
As firefighters responded on the ground and with aerial resources, authorities called for evacuations in both counties.
By 6:30 p.m., the fire had blazed along heavy timber and steep terrain at a dangerous rate of spread and reached 45 acres, according to Cal Fire. Spotting ahead of the fire was seen on infrared mapping provided by the FIRIS platform operated by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and Cal Fire.
“Cal Fire/Placer County Fire Department and multiple fire agencies from the surrounding area are battling the Dutch Fire in … Unified Command,” firefighters said as night-flying helicopters aided the efforts of more than 100 personnel on the ground.
“The heavily wooded area, steep terrain and remote location are making it challenging to contain the fire,” Cal Fire NEU officials said.
The Placer County Sheriff’s Office ordered the mandatory evacuation of Zone 1 in most of Dutch Flat, a Placer community of nearly 200 residents nestled. The order came about 5 p.m. after deputies had issued evacuation warnings in the hills north of Interstate 80 on the road to Truckee and Lake Tahoe.
Dutch Flat No. 2 Forebay, which has a 77-foot high earthen dam and has been part of the NID Yuba-Bear Hydroelectric Project since the 1960s is about 1½ miles uphill of Dutch Flat.
Zone 1 includes homes in Alta and Monte Vista as well as the CHP’s Gold Run office, according to deputies, however Interstate 80 remains open in both directions, according to Caltrans.
A shelter has been set up at the Placer County Health and Human Services Center — 11434 B Ave., Auburn — with Red Cross assistance.
Mandatory evacuation were ordered on Lowell Hill from Dutch Flat Powerhouse to Mule Springs, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office. Warnings also were issued across zone E220, a strip of wildland dotted with homes north of the Bear River, which divides the counties.
Link to Placer County evacuation maps are available at bit.ly/dutch-placer-evac-2024; Nevada County’s evacuations are available on Genasys Project.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
California
Powerball champ Edwin Castro soars through California 10K race days after being cleared of theft allegations
Talk about taking your money and running.
Powerball winner Edwin Castro charged through a California 10K race Saturday morning — days after a judge cleared him of allegations he stole his record-breaking $2.04 billion ticket.
The free man, 31, soared through the Manhattan Beach 10k run in 1 hour, 1 minute and 42 seconds, race results show.
Castro’s 9:55 per-mile average made him the 1,772nd overall finisher out of 3,612 racers.
That also landed him the 189th spot for the male 30-34 age bracket, which had 255 total runners.
The Post caught Castro looking slightly distressed as he picked up his race bib Friday.
The lottery winner was spotted frowning as he looked down at his phone in one hand, with his racing number in his other.
It’s not clear how much the billionaire donated toward the annual race, which raised $750,000 that typically goes toward funding community centers and public spaces.
Entry costs topped off at $50 for the 2024 race, meaning Castro may have at least handed over a Ulysses S. Grant bill.
The race comes four days after a California judge tossed out a lawsuit by Jose Rivera that alleged Castro stole the winning ticket from him back in 2022.
The judge ruled that “players are solely responsible for securing their tickets against theft, loss, damage, or destruction.”
It means Castro no longer has to fight to prove he is the rightful owner of the jackpot, the biggest in US history.
Castro nabbed the life-changing jackpot in November 2022, and opted for the lump sum payout of $997.7 million.
California
Miami-California free livestream: How to watch Cam Ward tonight, TV, schedule
The No. 8 Miami Hurricanes play against the California Golden Bears in a college football game tonight. The matchup will begin at 9:30 p.m. CT on ESPN. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.
Miami enters this matchup with a 5-0 record, and the team is coming off a close 38-34 win against Virginia Tech. The Hurricanes almost conceded a touchdown pass in the final seconds of the game, but the pass was ruled incomplete.
During the victory, Miami accrued 508 total yards. The team’s star quarterback Cam Ward threw for 343 yards and four touchdowns, which helped the Hurricanes overcome a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Notably, Ward has thrown for 18 touchdowns and more than 1,700 yards this season, so he will look to continue his success tonight.
California enters this matchup with a 3-1 record, but the team has a 0-1 record in conference play. In their last game, California lost 14-9 against Florida State.
During the loss, California was held scoreless in the fourth quarter. The team accrued more than 400 total yards, but they missed two field goals and never scored a touchdown. The California offense will try to bounce back with a better performance tonight.
Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.
-
Technology3 days ago
Charter will offer Peacock for free with some cable subscriptions next year
-
World2 days ago
Ukrainian stronghold Vuhledar falls to Russian offensive after two years of bombardment
-
World3 days ago
WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange says he pleaded ‘guilty to journalism’ in order to be freed
-
Technology2 days ago
Beware of fraudsters posing as government officials trying to steal your cash
-
Virginia4 days ago
Status for Daniels and Green still uncertain for this week against Virginia Tech; Reuben done for season
-
Sports1 day ago
Freddie Freeman says his ankle sprain is worst injury he's ever tried to play through
-
Health13 hours ago
Health, happiness and helping others are vital parts of free and responsible society, Founding Fathers taught
-
News14 hours ago
Lebanon says 50 medics killed in past three days as Israel extends its bombardment