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Sharks blasted by Lightning: Here’s what might have been the most concerning part

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:14:53 GMT

The San Jose Sharks game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night provided a clear snapshot as to where each franchise is at right now in terms of their expectations for this season.The Lightning have their sights set on advancing to the Stanley Cup Final for the fourth time in five years. The Sharks are in full rebuild mode, hoping they can be competitive again within the next two or three seasons.That stark contrast was on full display at Amalie Arena, as the Sharks were completely outclassed in a 6-0 loss to the Lightning, extending San Jose’s record losing streak to start a season to seven games.The Sharks allowed three goals in a lopsided first period and two more in the first 7:29 of the second before starting goalie Mackenzie Blackwood was mercifully pulled by coach David Quinn. Kaapo Kahkonen, who was slated to start Friday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes, came in relief and stopped nine of 10 shots.Blackwood allowed five goals on 21 shots to five different L...

The top 10 most expensive home sales in Fremont, reported the week of Oct. 16

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:14:53 GMT

A house that sold for $3.4 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Fremont in the past week.In total, 14 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $1.9 million. The average price per square foot was $874.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Oct. 16 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $1.6 million, single-family house in the 38700 block of Litchfield CircleThe property in the 38700 block of Litchfield Circle in Fremont has new owners. The price was $1,600,000. The house was built in 1994 and has a living area of 1,306 square feet. The price per square foot is $1,225. The house features three bedrooms and three bathrooms.Litchfield Circle9. $1.6 million, single-family home in the 300 block of I StreetThe 2,531 square-foot single-family home in the 300 block of I Street, Fremont, has been sold. The transfer o...

Buster Posey defends Giants owner Greg Johnson after ‘break even’ comments

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:14:53 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Buster Posey, despite his status as part-owner, board member and newly minted local resident, wasn’t on hand Wednesday morning as the Giants introduced their new manager, Bob Melvin. He tuned in remotely, which meant he didn’t miss his partner in the C-suite, club chairman Greg Johnson, briefly interrupt the fanfare with a dose of reality and a splash of cold water.In between pledges to return to the postseason and promises to revamp the roster this offseason, Johnson, the son of majority owner Charles Johnson, was asked about money. The club hasn’t come close to returning to Bobby Evans-era spending levels since they handed the reins to Farhan Zaidi five years ago. Would they consider broaching the luxury tax threshold? Maybe for one year, maybe for the right player, Johnson said.“But,” he said, “we also represent a group that hopefully our goal is to somewhat break even, which is somewhat of a challenge in this business.”Jo...

China’s former Premier Li Keqiang has died at 68

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:14:53 GMT

Associated PressBEIJING (AP) — Former Premier Li Keqiang, China’s top economic official for a decade, died Friday of a heart attack. He was 68.Li was China’s No. 2 leader from 2013-23 and an advocate for private business but was left with little authority after President Xi Jinping made himself the most powerful Chinese leader in decades and tightened control over the economy and society.CCTV said Li had been resting in Shanghai recently and had a heart attack on Thursday. He died at 12:10 a.m. Friday.Li, an English-speaking economist, was considered a contender to succeed then-Communist Party leader Hu Jintao in 2013 but was passed over in favor of Xi. Reversing the Hu era’s consensus-oriented leadership, Xi centralized powers in his own hands, leaving Li and others on the party’s ruling seven-member Standing Committee with little influence.As the top economic official, Li promised to improve conditions for entrepreneurs who generate jobs and wealth. But the...

Woman drank 'semen-contaminated' water served at Half Moon Bay Ritz-Carlton hotel: lawsuit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:14:53 GMT

(KRON) -- Last year in November, a woman and her husband booked a room at The Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay, expecting a relaxing four-night stay at the luxurious five-star hotel. What was supposed to be a fun stay to celebrate the wife's birthday turned out to be a horrific experience.The woman, identified in the lawsuit as Jane Doe, drank "semen-contaminated" water served by a Ritz-Carlton staffer, according to a lawsuit Doe filed this month to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. She says she was sexually assaulted and exploited due to the hotel's own negligence from this incident. Walnut Creek residents concerned after series of recent crimes in downtown The lawsuit claims one of the hotel's employees "ejaculated his semen" into a Ritz-Carlton-labeled water bottle and delivered it to the married couple's room. Doe drank the water bottle and realized she may have ingested semen, prompting her and her husband to contact hotel management and...

Kings All-Star Fox becomes first NBA player to sign with Curry Brand

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:14:53 GMT

(KRON) -- Stephen Curry and De'Aaron Fox may be competitors on the court, but they will now be on the same team off of it. Under Armour announced Thursday that the All-Star Sacramento Kings guard was joining his "Curry Brand," making him the first athlete to do so."SPLASH!!!! The mission continues.…from 2020 when we launched, to this right here! Another step towards Changing the Game for Good! Welcome to the Curry Brand fam (De'Aaron Fox). Let’s get it!" Curry said in a tweet. Purdy back in practice, advances to next phase of concussion protocol Under Armour revealed the news in a 43-second commercial. In the video, Fox talks about carving his own path while wearing Curry Brand gear."For me, it's not about stepping into someone else's legacy," he said. "It's about building your own. Dedicating everything. Putting in your all so that you, the game, and everyone around you are not the same as when you started." The deal will mark a partnership for two players who faced off in a com...

Connor Hellebuyck makes 35 saves, leading the Jets to a 4-1 win over the Red Wings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:14:53 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Nikolaj Ehlers and Kyle Connor scored in the first period and Connor Hellebuyck made 35 saves, leading the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.The Jets have won three straight and improved to 6-4-0 in their last 10 visits to Detroit.Ehlers opened the scoring with his first goal of the season at 16:28 of the first period. Just over a minute later, Connor added his team-leading fifth goal at 17:30. Mason Appleton and Nino Niederreiter (empty net) scored in the third period.Lucas Raymond scored at 3:18 of the second period for Detroit. Dylan Larkin and defenseman Moritz Seider assisted on the goal. James Reimer finished with 28 saves.The assist was Seider’s 100th point in 172 games. He is the third-fastest Red Wings defenseman to reach 100 points behind Reed Larson (139 games) and Nicklas Lidström (160 games).Seider, who has six assists in five career games against the Jets, is the fourth Detroit defenseman to reach 100 points before h...

Live updates | Bombardment levels swaths of Gaza after Israeli troops and tanks briefly enter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:14:53 GMT

More airstrikes have ravaged swaths of the Gaza Strip, and residents are running out of food, water and other supplies. The bombardment continued as the Israeli military said its troops and tanks briefly entered northern Gaza to prepare for a full-scale incursion, the Israeli raid since the war began more than two weeks ago. Meanwhile, a senior Hamas official told The Associated Press that the Palestinian militant group needs greater intervention from its allies, including Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, in its war with Israel.The war, now in its 20th day, is the deadliest of five Gaza wars for both sides. The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry said Thursday that more than 7,000 Palestinians have been killed so far — more than three times the number killed in the six-week-long Gaza war in 2014. In the occupied West Bank, more than 100 Palestinians have been killed in violence and Israeli raids following Hamas’ surprise rampage on Oct. 7 in southern Israel.The Associated Press couldn&#...

Smith scores twice, Penguins end Colorado’s NHL-record road winning streak at 15 in 4-0 win

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:14:53 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Reilly Smith scored twice, Tristan Jarry stopped 30 shots and the Pittsburgh Penguins ended Colorado’s NHL-record road winning streak with a decisive 4-0 victory on Thursday.The Avalanche had won 15 straight away from Ball Arena dating back to March and came in as one of three teams in the league unbeaten on the young season. Both runs came to a halt on a night the Penguins offered a glimpse of the team they hope they can become more regularly over the next six months.Smith beat Alexandar Georgiev twice in the first period to put Colorado down multiple goals for the first time all season. Lars Eller added his first goal for Pittsburgh in the second period and Sidney Crosby scored his fourth goal midway through the third. Jarry did the rest while picking up his 15th career shutout.Georgiev, making his seventh start in seven games, stopped 19 of 23 shots before exiting after Crosby’s goal put the game out of reach 9:25 into the third. Georgiev’s per...

Johansson makes 23 saves, Stamkos has goal and assist, and Lightning hammer Sharks 6-0

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:14:53 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jonas Johansson made 23 saves for his second consecutive shutout, Steven Stamkos had a goal and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning hammered the winless San Jose Sharks 6-0 on Thursday night.Tampa Bay also got goals from Brayden Point, Michael Eyssimont, Brandon Hagel, Nicholas Paul and Luke Glendening.San Jose goalie Mackenzie Blackwood, under constant siege, was pulled at 7:29 of the second after allowing five goals on 21 mostly quality shots.The Sharks have opened the season at 0-6-1. Dating to a 7-2 win at Arizona last Apr. 1, San Jose is winless in 13 games at 0-11-2.“We’ve just to play with more of a competitive edge to our game,” Sharks coach David Quinn said before the game. “I mean, just because you are around a battle doesn’t mean you’re in the battle. There’s a big, big difference. We have to play with a more freakin’ attitude if we’re going to be successful and generate more offense and spend less time in our end.”San Jose has eight goals in its sev...