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Phyllis Miller Elementary’s Don Clerveaux named Teacher of the Year, gifted new Corolla

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:14:07 GMT

A South Florida schoolteacher received a special honor in front of his students, as well as some brand-new wheels to go with it.Aspecial ceremony took place at Phyllis Ruth Miller Elementary School in Miami on Friday.“We are proud of you, and we are proud of you,” cheerleaders chanted as they took to the field.They were talking about the man of the hour, science and social studies teacher Don Clerveaux, who won the 2024 Francisco R. Walker Teacher of the Year Award for Miami-Dade County Public Schools.United Teachers of Dade President Karla Hernandez-Mats was on hand to give the honoree an official Miami-Dade School Board proclamation.“We would like to say congratulations to Mr. Clerveaux,” said four students in unison.Clerveaux was treated to performances from his students, but the celebration did not end there.The teacher was given the keys to a brand-new Toyota Corolla.“It’s so humbling to have other people look at what I do and what teachers d...

West JFK Causeway drawbridge reopens after mechanical issue prompts closure

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:14:07 GMT

The west drawbridge along the John F. Kennedy Causeway in Miami has reopened after an hours-long closure caused a major traffic headache in the middle of rush hour.A mechanical issue caused the eastern span of the drawbridge to become stuck, Friday afternoon.Traffic was rerouted while crews made repairs.It has since reopened to traffic.

Heat hope Cody Zeller can return from broken nose soon

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:14:07 GMT

Miami Heat center Cody Zeller underwent a procedure on his broken nose on Friday, and he is working his way back to the court.Zeller, who the Heat picked up after the All-Star Game, suffered the broken nose — the second of his career — against Orlando on Saturday. Fortunately for Miami, the Heat expect him back soon.“Everything looks encouraging,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “I know what he wants to do and I know, based on previous history of guys with these kind of procedures, it will be sooner than later. But you just have to see how the swelling is and all that. He does have his old mask, so that will be a good thing.”Zeller has played 10 games with the Heat, averaging 13 minutes per game off the bench. He has scored 4.7 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.Yurtseven readjusting in his first games backHeat center Omer Yurtseven finally made it back on the court after missing Miami’s first 68 games due to ankle surgery.“It’s be...

BU beats Providence 2-1 in OT to advance to the HE title game

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:14:07 GMT

The Providence College Friars dominated Boston University in regulation only to let their upset bid slip away in overtime.BU freshman right wing Quinn Hutson scored the game winner at 10:52 of OT to lift the Terriers to a 2-1 victory in the opening game of the Hockey East semifinals on Friday night at the TD Garden. Left wing Luke Tuch set up Hutson for his 14th of the season.BU goalie Drew Commesso backboned the effort with 37 saves. Providence outshot BU 33-14 in regulation but the Terriers were 10-4 better in the OT.“It was pretty crazy and it was slow motion when I saw it go in but I wasn’t sure,” said Hutson. “Then I saw everybody celebrating.”Boston University celebrates its game-winning goal in overtime during a 2-1 Hockey East semifinal win over Providence on Friday night. (Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)The No. 5 ranked and top seed Terriers (26-10-0, 19-6-0) advanced to the final for the 13th time and will take on the winner of the Merrimack-UMass Lowell game on Saturday nigh...

Magic needing to become more consistent with the game’s ‘little situations’

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:14:07 GMT

As cliche as it may sound, the message from Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley has been consistent: nailing the little things throughout a game can be the difference between a win or loss.Thursday’s 116-113 road defeat to the Phoenix Suns was another example of the Magic learning this lesson the hard way.It’s easy to point to Josh Okogie blocking Paolo Banchero’s potential game-tying 3-point attempt with 3.1 seconds remaining to seal the win for Phoenix as the game-defining play.But it shouldn’t be viewed that way.“Coming up short, it’s not just about that one play,” Mosley said. “It’s not about that possession there. There’s fouling where we don’t need to foul. Fouling shooters. Little situations like that we have to keep understanding, those are the possessions that get you into end-of-game situations.”Cole Anthony and Markelle Fultz fouling 3-point shooters at the end of the first and second quarters resu...

Malden Catholic tops Mansfield, repeats as state champs

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:14:07 GMT

LOWELL — Nick Martinez saved his finest performance for the season’s biggest stage.Martinez scored a game-high 28 points while Malden Catholic’s defense stifled what had been a prolific Mansfield offense as the No. 1 Lancers won their second consecutive Division 2 state title with a 72-54 win over the No. 2 Hornets on Friday night at the Tsongas Center.The win gives Malden Catholic (23-2) coach John Walsh his fifth career state championship with three coming at Danvers High School.“Mansfield’s offense is very difficult to defend. They’re a real tough team to stop, but our kids listened and paid attention to what we needed to do,” Walsh said. “I just love Malden Catholic and seeing the kids celebrate – it’s special.”Mansfield’s Caden Colby (3) fouls Malden Catholic’s Nicholas Martinez during the second half of the MIAA Div. 2 boys basketball championship. Malden Catholic captured the title. (Photo by Mark Stockwe...

Heat veteran Kyle Lowry adjusting to new role coming off bench

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:14:07 GMT

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry has been a steady presence in the starting lineup for nearly his entire career.The veteran had started 677 consecutive games that he was active for, dating back to his rookie season with the Toronto Raptors.But after returning from a knee injury that sidelined him for 15 games, Lowry was forced to adjust to a new role: coming off the bench.“It’s different,” Lowry said Friday. “But right now I’m just trying to help my team win and they just want to kind of ease me back in. Whatever decisions coach makes long term, that’s going to be that. But right now it’s about staying healthy and getting myself in rhythm and in shape.”The 36-year-old Lowry played 36 minutes in his first game back from injury — an overtime loss to Orlando on March 11 — then played 19 and 20 minutes against Utah and Memphis on March 13th and March 15th, respectively. He has averaged 9.7 point, four assists and 2.3 rebounds ...

Lance Reddick of 'The Wire' dead at 60

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:14:07 GMT

(KTLA/NEXSTAR) — Actor Lance Reddick, perhaps best known for his role on "The Wire," has died at the age of 60, his representatives confirmed Friday."Acclaimed actor Lance Reddick passed away suddenly this morning from natural causes," his representatives confirmed to Nexstar. "He is survived by his wife Stephanie Reddick and children Yvonne Nicole Reddick and Christopher Reddick... Lance will be greatly missed." Ford recalls 1.5 million vehicles to fix brake hoses, wiper arms Reddick had a long career in TV and film, but he will most likely be remembered as Lt. Cedric Daniels on "The Wire," one of the most critically acclaimed shows of all time. He also appeared in the "John Wick" franchise and was set to appear as Zeus in next year's "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" on Disney+.Tributes poured out for Reddick online after news of his death was made public, including from his "Wire" co-stars."A man of great strength and grace," said Wendell Pierce, who played Detective William "B...

Russia will extend Ukraine grain deal for 60 days – not 120

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:14:07 GMT

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — On the eve of the expiration of a deal enabling Ukraine to export grain, the United Nations’ humanitarian chief on Friday called its extension crucial to ensuring global food supplies and keeping prices from spiraling as they did after Russia’s invasion of its smaller neighbor. Russia’s U.N. ambassador reiterated that Moscow is ready to extend the deal — but only for 60 days, just half the 120 days in the agreement.Russian envoy Vassily Nebenzia’s briefing to the U.N. Security Council, reiterating what a Russian delegation told senior U.N. officials at a meeting in Geneva on Monday, reinforced the Kremlin’s insistence on reducing the duration of the deal to hold out for changes on how the package is working.The U.N. and Turkey brokered the deal between the warring countries last July that allows Ukraine — one of the world’s key breadbaskets — to ship food and fertilizer from three of its Black Sea ports. A separate memorandum of understanding between the United...

Tejano musician Fito Olivares dies in Houston at 75

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:14:07 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Tejano musician Fito Olivares, known for songs that were wedding and quinceanera mainstays including the hit “Juana La Cubana,” died Friday. He was 75.The noted saxophonist died in the morning at home in Houston, according to his wife, Griselda Olivares. She said he was diagnosed with cancer last year.Born Rodolfo Olivares in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas on April 19, 1947, Fito Olivares started playing professionally in his teens. In 1980, he and his brothers formed Olivares y su Grupo La Pura Sabrosura and moved to Houston.Other tunes he is known for include “Aguita de Melon,” “El Chicle” and “El Colesterol.” In addition to playing the saxophone, he also played accordion, wrote songs and occasionally sang, his wife said.Griselda Olivares said the family was seeing a lot of support from fans on social media. “They played the music all over the world,” she said.Among those posting tributes was Ed Gonzalez, the sheriff for Harris County, where Houston is locate...