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SF city commissioner arrested on sexual battery charge, asked to resign

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:38:29 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A San Francisco commissioner was arrested on Thursday. A board member of the San Francisco Sheriff's Department Oversight Board, William Palmer II, was arrested on a sexual battery charge for an incident in August.A victim reported to the San Francisco Police Department that they were assaulted by Palmer on Aug. 30. A months-long investigation led SFPD to have probable cause to obtain an arrest warrant for Palmer.A photo of William Palmer (City and County of San Francisco) Woman killed after shooting at Chili’s parking lot in San Leandro Palmer, 53 was arrested without incident around 9 a.m. Thursday on Scott Street, according to SFPD. He was booked into the San Francisco County Jail at 10:33 a.m. on Nov. 9. Palmer faces charges of sodomy, assault to commit sodomy, sexual battery, assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury and false imprisonment.President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Aaron Peskin has called for Palmer ...

Aho and Burns have goal and assist, Kochetkov gets shutout as Hurricanes beat Lightning 4-0

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:38:29 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Sebastian Aho and Brent Burns each had a goal and an assist, Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 23 shots for his fifth career shutout and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 on Saturday night.Teuvo Teravainen and Stefan Noesen also scored as Carolina won for the sixth time in eight games.Jonas Johansson, who shut out the Hurricanes in their first meeting, made 28 saves for the Lightning. Tampa Bay played without forward Nikita Kucherov, who entered the game second in the NHL with 23 points, because of illness. Kochetkov, who was 0-3-0 this season and took the loss in Tampa Bay’s 3-0 win against Carolina on Oct. 24, was sharp when he had to be and got plenty of help from his teammates, who controlled play for most of the game.CANADIENS 3, BRUINS 2, OTMONTREAL (AP) — Kaiden Guhle scored 2:13 into overtime to lift Montreal past Boston.Nick Suzuki and Brendan Gallagher also had goals for Montreal, which beat Boston for the first time since the 2019-2020 seas...

76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. hospitalized after being hit by vehicle, to miss ‘significant’ time

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:38:29 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. has been hospitalized with undisclosed injuries after being struck by a vehicle Saturday, the team said.The 27-year-old Oubre is in stable condition and the team says he will miss a significant amount of playing time, but not the rest of the season. The Sixers said Oubre was walking near his residence in downtown Philadelphia when he struck. No additional information about his injuries or about the accident was immediately available. Oubre is in his first season with the 76ers and has averaged 16.8 points in the first eight games. He was the 15th overall pick of the 2015 draft and has played with four other teams. The 76ers are home Sunday and play Indiana. ___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBASource

González, Gotham win NWSL championship after Megan Rapinoe’s career ends with an injury

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:38:29 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — World Cup winner Esther González scored the go-ahead goal on a header in first-half stoppage time and Gotham FC survived a wild finish to beat OL Reign 2-1 on Saturday night in a National Women’s Soccer League championship match that was in its first few minutes when Megan Rapinoe hobbled off the pitch in a heartbreaking end to her career.Following a VAR review in stoppage time, Gotham goalie Mandy Haught was issued a red card for denial of an obvious goal-scoring opportunity and sent off, giving the Reign a chance to tie it. With defender Nealy Martin taking over in goal, the Reign’s Rose Lavelle took a free kick just outside the box but it bounced off a Gotham player along the wall. Gotham was able to run out the clock and marked its first NWSL title with a wild celebration near midfield.The non-contact injury to Reign star Rapinoe took some of the wind out of the crowd at San Diego State’s Snapdragon Stadium. The match had been billed as a showd...

Bradley coach Kate Popovec-Goss suspended by the school for the Braves’ non-conference schedule

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:38:29 GMT

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Bradley coach Kate Popovec-Goss has been suspended by the school for the rest of the Braves’ non-conference schedule.Bradley announced the move on Saturday. It said the decision was “made in accordance with the university’s commitment to upholding the values and standards expected of its staff.”Assistant coach Armelia Horton will run the team during Popovec-Goss’ suspension, beginning with Sunday’s game against Central Michigan. The Braves play their Missouri Valley Conference opener on Dec. 30 against Illinois State.Popovec-Goss was hired by Bradley in April 2022. She was an associated head coach at Northwestern before taking over the Braves’ program.The Braves lost their opener to Kansas City 73-66 and were 4-28 last season.___Get poll alerts and updates on AP Top 25 basketball throughout the season. Sign up here___AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/wo...

Milton scores 26 to lead UAPB to 112-68 victory over Bethany

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:38:29 GMT

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Kylen Milton had 26 points in UAPB’s 112-68 victory over Bethany on Saturday night.Milton had six rebounds for the Golden Lions (2-1). Rashad Williams was 9 of 19 shooting, including 5 for 12 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 4 from the line to add 25 points. Kaine McColley was 5 of 6 shooting (3 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points, while adding six rebounds.The Eagles were led by Shawn Hopkins, who posted 15 points and four assists.NEXT UPUAPB visits Central Arkansas in its next matchup on Monday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Kiner rushes for 129 yards, 2 TDs as Cincinnati beats Houston 24-14

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:38:29 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Corey Kiner rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns, Cincinnati piled up 204 rushing yards and the Bearcats earned their first Big 12 win with a 24-14 victory over Houston on Saturday night.Emory Jones threw for 131 yards and a touchdown for the Bearcats (3-7, 1-6), who snapped a seven-game losing streak.Jones threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Montgomery in the first quarter, and Kiner rushed for a 1-yard touchdown with eight minutes left in the second to put Cincinnati ahead 14-7. Kiner added a 5-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter that upped the lead to 24-7.The Bearcats had 368 yards of offense, while holding Houston to 241.Donovan Smith struggled for Houston (4-6, 2-5), completing 16 of 28 passes for 102 yards and two touchdowns with three interceptions. Smith also rushed for 88 yards on 13 carries. His touchdown passes both went to Joseph Manjack IV, covering 7 and 2 yards.THE TAKEAWAYCincinnati: The Bearcats had pressure on Smith throughout the game and...

Watson scores 24 as Loyola Chicago downs Eastern Illinois 89-65

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:38:29 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Des Watson had 24 points in Loyola Chicago’s 89-65 victory against Eastern Illinois on Saturday night.Watson shot 8 for 11, including 6 for 8 from beyond the arc for the Ramblers (1-1, Atlantic 10 Conference). Greg Dolan shot 5 for 7, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to add 12 points. Patrick Mwamba was 2 of 4 shooting, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 from the line to finish with 11 points.Tiger Booker led the way for the Panthers (1-2, Ohio Valley Conference) with 12 points and four steals. Jermaine Hamlin added 11 points and six rebounds for Eastern Illinois. Kooper Jacobi also recorded nine points and seven rebounds.NEXT UPLoyola Chicago’s next game is Tuesday against UIC at home. Eastern Illinois visits Illinois State on Wednesday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Bigelow guides Richmond to 90-48 romp over Siena

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:38:29 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Isaiah Bigelow scored 17 points as Richmond beat Siena 90-48 on Saturday night.Bigelow shot 5 of 6 from the field and 6 for 7 from the line for the Spiders (2-0). Dji Bailey finished 6 of 7 from the field to add 14 points. Delonnie Hunt finished 4 of 8 from the field to finish with 11 points.The Saints (1-1) were led by Giovanni Emejuru, who posted 13 points. Killian Gribben added 10 points for Siena. Zek Tekin also had eight points and five assists.NEXT UPRichmond next plays Wednesday against Boston College on the road, and Siena will visit American on Monday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Bowers returns, No. 1 Georgia routs No. 10 Ole Miss 52-17 to punctuate another SEC East title

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:38:29 GMT

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Carson Beck threw for 306 yards, Kendall Milton ran for 127 yards and Brock Bowers made a triumphant return for No. 1 Georgia, which punctuated its return to the Southeastern Conference championship game with a 52-17 rout of No. 10 Mississippi on Saturday night.The Bulldogs (10-0, 7-0 SEC, No. 2 College Football Playoff) turned in their most impressive performance of the season on a cool, rainy night in Georgia, seemingly peaking at just the right time to make a run at their third straight national title.Georgia scored touchdowns on its first four possessions, building a 28-14 halftime lead against Ole Miss (8-2, 5-2, No. 9) and cruising the rest of the way to its 27th consecutive victory.Beck completed 18 of 25 passes, including a 29-yard touchdown to Ladd McConkey and an 8-yard scoring connection with Bowers, the star tight end who had missed the two previous games after undergoing surgery for a high ankle sprain.Milton and Daijun Edwards ran for two touchdowns ...