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Tom Wilkinson, star of ‘The Full Monty’ and ‘Michael Clayton,’ has died

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:49:07 GMT

(CNN) — Tom Wilkinson, two-time Oscar-nominated actor from films including “Shakespeare in Love,” “The Full Monty” and “Michael Clayton,” has died.He was reportedly 75.The news was confirmed by Wilkinson’s publicist Nancy Seltzer, who shared a statement with CNN.“It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Wilkinson announce that he died suddenly at home on December 30. His wife and family were with him,” the statement read. “The family asks for privacy at this time.”No cause of death was immediately available.The English-born actor had some 130 screen credits to his name, and was nominated for two Academy Awards. The first came in 2002 for his leading role in “In the Bedroom” opposite Sissy Spacek. Wilkinson’s second Oscar nod was for the 2007 film “Michael Clayton,” for his supporting role.Related ArticlesObituaries | Herb Kohl dies at 88; ex-owner of Milwaukee Bucks once served as U.S. senator from Wisconsin Obituaries | Gaston Glock dies at 94; Aus...

Vehicle pursuit stop led to 4 officers injured, 1 arrest

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:49:07 GMT

(KRON) – Four San Francisco Police Department officers were injured in a vehicle collision during a pursuit. San Francisco officers located a wanted vehicle and suspect at 10:35 p.m. on Dec. 29. Officers subsequently attempted a traffic stop. However, the driver failed to yield and a vehicle pursuit ensued.  High Surf Advisory and coastal flood warning issued, NWS According to the police, the pursuit ended at Third Street and Cesar Chavez, when marked police vehicles were involved in a vehicle collision. Four officers were transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.The driver of the wanted vehicle was taken into custody. Anyone with information is asked to contact SFPD at (415)-575-4444.

Waste management to offer Christmas tree disposal sites next week in Lodi

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:49:07 GMT

(BCN) -- Starting next Tuesday until Friday residents of Lodi will be able to dispose of their Christmas trees free of charge. The City of Lodi and Waste Management will work together to offer drop off sites for people to get rid of live trees from the holidays. Recology gives SF residents’ Christmas tree a second act The hours for the drop-offs will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Grape Bowl North Parking lotLocated on Stockton Street between Lawrence School and Grape Bowl.The city asked residents to not place trees in the gutters or with leaf piles because they will not be picked up during the city's leaf removal program. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Redwood City PD announces phone technical difficulties

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:49:07 GMT

(KRON) – The Redwood City Police Department’s 7-digit emergency phone lines are experiencing technical difficulties, the department announced on Saturday. Bay Area Storm: Live Updates Redwood City PD’s inactive numbers are (650)-369-3331, (650)-369-3332, and (650)-369-3333.According to RCPD, residents should call 911 for emergencies. For non-emergencies, RCPD recommends calling (650)-780-7100.

Phelia, Hansen lead Michigan women to 69-60 upset of No. 17 Ohio State

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:49:07 GMT

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Laila Phelia scored a career-high 26 points and Michigan pulled away in the fourth quarter to upset rival and 17th-ranked Ohio State 69-60 on Saturday. Phelia hit a 3-pointer and Lauren Hansen, a graduate transfer from Missouri who finished with 17 points, made a pair of layups in a 9-0 run that gave the Wolverines a 60-51 lead with 2:48 to play.Ohio State made just three of its last 11 shots in the final five minutes. Elissa Brett, a grad transfer from Bowling Green who had 10 points, made four free throws and Hansen made three in the final minute for the Wolverines.Jordan Hobbs added 11 points for Michigan (11-2, 2-0 Big Ten Conference), which made 8 of 12 shots and 9 of 11 free throws in the fourth quarter.Celeste Taylor scored 16 points to lead Ohio State (10-3, 1-1) and Taylor Thierry scored 15, but just six after the first quarter. Rikki Harris added 10 points.The Buckeyes were 2 of 10 from 3-point range in the fourth quarter and finished the game 5 of ...

Trio of reserves rally Syracuse to 81-73 victory over Pittsburgh

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:49:07 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Quadir Copeland had a career-high 22 points and fellow reserves Malik Brown and Benny Williams scored 15 apiece to rally Syracuse to an 81-73 victory over Pittsburgh on Saturday.Copeland, a sophomore, made 4 of 8 shots with a 3-pointer and 13 of 15 free throws for the Orange (10-3, 1-1 Atlantic Coast Conference). He added nine rebounds, four assists and three steals. Brown and Williams both grabbed seven rebounds. Judah Mintz pitched in with 12 points, five assists and three steals before fouling out.Freshman Carlton Carrington hit two 3-pointers and scored 13 to guide the Panthers (9-4, 0-2) to a 38-30 lead at halftime. Copeland had six points to lead Syracuse. Williams and Copeland had back-to-back baskets to give the Orange a 24-20 lead with 8:46 left. Carrington made two free throws and a 3-pointer to cap a 9-0 run and the Panthers led by 10 before Williams dunked for the final basket of the half.Guillermo Diaz Graham hit a 3-pointer for Pitt to begin the s...

French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris joins LAFC after 11 1/2 seasons with Tottenham

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:49:07 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former World Cup champion Hugo Lloris became the latest 35-year-old-plus player to join Major League Soccer when the goalkeeper agreed to a one-year contract with Los Angeles FC and left Tottenham after 11 1/2 seasons.LA announced the deal Saturday and said the agreement with the 37-year-old included options for 2025 and 2026, though it did not say whether the options belong to the team or the player.Lloris, who has made a French-record 145 international appearances, joins a league that since last summer has added Miami’s Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez (both 36) and Sergio Busquets (35).Lloris won the 2018 World Cup with France and was Tottenham’s first-choice goalkeeper from 2012-13, when he took over from Brad Friedel, through last season. Lloris made his last appearance on April 23 at Newcastle, where he allowed five goals in the first 21 minutes and was replaced by Fraser Forster at the start of the second half. The team said on May 5 that Lloris was...

Jenkins scores 21 as St. John’s defeats Hofstra 84-79

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:49:07 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Daniss Jenkins had 21 points in St. John’s 84-79 win against Hofstra on Saturday.Jenkins also had nine rebounds and eight assists for the Red Storm (9-4). Jordan Dingle scored 15 points and added five rebounds. Joel Soriano was 5 of 9 shooting and 4 of 8 from the free throw line to finish with 14 points.Tyler Thomas led the way for the Pride (7-6) with 24 points and nine rebounds. Hofstra also got 23 points, two steals and three blocks from Darlinstone Dubar. Jaquan Carlos also had 10 points, four assists and two steals.NEXT UPSt. John’s next game is Tuesday against Butler at home. Hofstra hosts Charleston (SC) on Thursday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Pruitt scores 24, Lipscomb builds 21-point lead in 2nd half and holds off Florida State 78-75

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:49:07 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Will Pruitt scored 16 of his 24 points in the first half, and Lipscomb built a 21-point lead early in the second half and held off Florida State for a 78-75 victory on Saturday. Florida State trailed 62-41 with 15:53 to play but pulled within 73-70 with 2:06 remaining. AJ McGinnis answered with a 3-pointer, Joe Anderson added a layup and Lipscomb led 78-72 with 50 seconds left. Jamir Watkins made a pair of free throws for the Seminoles to cap the scoring with 37 seconds to go. Watkins then blocked Grant Asman’s layup attempt with 10 seconds left, but Darin Green Jr. missed a 3 to end it. Pruitt was 6 of 11 from the floor and had five rebounds in the first half, and he drilled his second 3-pointer that put the Bisons up 46-31 at the break. Pruitt made three free throws, and Owen McCormack, Anderson and McGinnis each hit a 3 as the Bisons opened the second half on a 12-5 surge to stretch their lead to 58-37. Pruitt finished 8-of-17 shooting from the floo...

Konieczny, Booth score 17 each, lead Notre Dame to 76-54 victory over Virginia

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:49:07 GMT

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — J.R. Konieczny and Carey Booth scored 17 points each and Notre Dame picked up a rare win over Virginia, defeating the Cavaliers 76-54 on Saturday.Markus Burton added 15 points and eight assists for the Fighting Irish (6-7, 1-1 ACC) and Kebba Njie scored 10 points. Booth had nine rebounds and Konieczny grabbed eight.Notre Dame led 41-24 at halftime and held off a brief run by Virginia to win going away.Virginia scored the first seven points of the second half to get within 41-31 before Notre Dame regrouped. The teams played mostly even for several minutes, then a 15-2 run sparked by Burton and Booth gave Notre Dame a 63-40 lead with 8 1/2 minutes remaining. Booth hit two 3-pointers and scored eight points in the run and Burton added five points. Notre Dame led by at least 20 points for the remainder of the game.Reece Beekman led Virginia (10-3, 1-1) with 15 points and Ryan Dunn scored 13. The Cavs shot 38% and attempted only 11 3-pointers, despite trailing by ...