Stephen Curry scores 26 points to help Warriors hold off Pistons, 113-109
Stephen Curry scored 12 of his 26 points over the final 1:32 with a pair of 3-pointers, emphatically answering after Bojan Bogdanovicโs go-ahead 3 with 1:41 to play, and the Golden State Warriors held on to beat the last-place Detroit Pistons 113-109.
Reynolds, Odunze receive US call-ups but not Hoppe
(Laurence Griffiths/Pool via AP)CHICAGO โ Defender Bryan Reynolds received his first call-up to the U.S. national team after the 19-year-old made his debut for Roma last weekend. Chituru Odunze, an 18-year-old goalkeeper with Leicester, also could debut in exhibitions against Jamaica on March 25 at Wiener Neustadt, Austria, or three days later at Northern Ireland. Forward Matthew Hoppe, who has scored five goals for Schalke this season, was not called in for a possible debut. Germany), Luca de la Torre (Heracles, Netherlands), Sebastian Lletget (LA Galaxy), Yunus Musah (Valencia, Spain), Owen Otasowie (Wolverhampton, England). Forwards: Daryl Dike (Barnsley, England), Nicholas Gioacchini (Caen, France), Christian Pulisic (Chelsea, England), Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund, Germany), Josh Sargent (Werder Bremen, Germany), Tim Weah (Lille, France).
Chrisโs Coffee and Custard celebrates its grand opening in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. โ A new coffee shop in the Star City is creating opportunities one cup at a time. Chrisโs Coffee and Custard held a ribbon ceremony Saturday to celebrate its grand opening. Itโs a beautiful day here in Roanoke, VA! ๐ฆ Posted by Chris's Coffee & Custard on Saturday, March 6, 2021Her vision is to have a place where they can feel comfortable and feel like part of the community. To learn more about Chrisโs Coffee and Custard, click here.
Stay home! Significant ice accumulations from freezing rain, sleet possible today
ROANOKE, Va. โ Although we still have winter weather alerts in effect until tomorrow morning, the heaviest precipitation has moved out. A mix of freezing rain and sleet has been moving through Southside and the Lynchburg area for a few hours already. Thatโs where weโll see the most significant ice accumulations and biggest impacts from this storm. Winter weather advisories have been posted in these areas. The next opportunity for winter weather comes Monday night into Tuesday morning.
Legendary actor, โSound of Musicโ star Christopher Plummer dies at 91
LEFT: Christopher Plummer in The Sound of Music RIGHT: Christopher Plummer attends the "Knives Out" premiere during the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival at Princess of Wales Theatre on September 07, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. Actor Christopher Plummer, who many know from the 1965 musical, โThe Sound of Musicโ as Capt. Through his art and humanity, he touched all of our hearts and his legendary life will endure for all generations to come. He will forever be with us.โHis first television role came in 1953, according to IMDB. In far more than just a musical, Plummer won an Academy Award, two Tonys and two Emmys during his career.
Rhode Island sanitation worker bonds with boy who admires him
WARWICK, R.I. โ For 17 years, Chris Perry has worked for the city of Warwick, Rhode Island. The sanitation engineer said over those years heโs come across a lot of children, but none quite like 3-year-old Landon Constant. โI look forward to it, he looks forward to it.โMonths before the pandemic, Landon became fascinated while watching Perry pick up the garbage at his home every Friday morning. โI think most kids love seeing big trucks, but Landon loves Chrisโ truck,โ said Melissa Constant, Landonโs mom. โThis especially made me feel better when COVID came around because it made him happy.
Rhode Island sanitation worker bonds with boy who admires him
For 17 years, Chris Perry has worked for the city of Warwick, Rhode Island. The sanitation engineer said over those years heโs come across a lot of children, but none quite like 3-year-old Landon Constant. โI look forward to it, he looks forward to it.โMonths before the pandemic, Landon became fascinated while watching Perry pick up the garbage at his home every Friday morning. โI think most kids love seeing big trucks, but Landon loves Chrisโ truck,โ said Melissa Constant, Landonโs mom. โThis especially made me feel better when COVID came around because it made him happy.
All-Star guard Chris Paul sent to Suns in blockbuster trade
A person with knowledge of the situation says All-Star guard Chris Paul is being traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Phoenix Suns, where he'll play alongside one of the league's most dynamic young scorers in fellow All-Star Devin Booker. The Phoenix Suns werenโt deterred. โWe are excited to welcome Chris Paul and Abdel Nader to Phoenix,โ Suns general manager James Jones said. That trade, along with the Paul trade, could give the Thunder as many as 17 first-round picks in the next seven drafts. The trade reunites him with Suns coach Monty Williams; Paul played for Williams in 2010-11 when Williams was in his first season coaching the New Orleans Hornets.
Virginia Tech graduates' Halloween candy slide goes viral
Chris and Nicole Minor, who are also Virginia Tech graduates, created a candy slide after realizing they werenโt happy tossing candy off their porch to trick-or-treaters. When you have an engineer and a future pediatrician working together, any fun idea seems possible. โIโm sure that we can just toss candy to kids when they come up to the door, but thatโs no fun, you know. โThe candy slide can even be used by children with disabilities if theyโre in a wheelchair or canโt walk up the steps to ring the doorbell,โ Chris said. โOh yeah, this is our new method of trick or treating for sure,โ said Chris.
This is an honor for me: Video of man asking brother to be best man goes viral
ROANOKE, Va. One local mans reaction to his brother asking him to be his best man is getting a lot of attention. In the card, Josh asked Chris to be his best man. He just kind of drops hints like, Whos going to be your best man? Whos going to be your best man? said Josh. Chris is already looking forward to performing his best man duties.
Tasty Tuesday: JJโs Meat Shak
BUENA VISTA, Va. โ JJโs Meat Shak all started as a dream. According to Kendra Hamilton, โOur son, Jacob, showed an interest in the restaurant business when he was in high school.โIt started out pretty simple. They showed us their craft burgers, wood-fired pizza and prime rib, but they also offer seafood at times along with juicy steaks. Born and bred in Rockbridge County, the family says that it goes way beyond just their incredible food. In an effort to give back to the community thatโs given so much, JJโs has helped put $10,000 back into the school system since this fall through their concessions with Parry McCluer.
This Is Nuts! Squirrels Pack More Than 200 Walnuts Under Hood of Woman's Car
Chris Persic's truck, only 2 months old, was headed for the shop. The now-viral image shows mounds of dead grass and more than 200 walnuts covering the engine of her KIA sedan. Meanwhile, at the dealership where Chris' truck was being examined, it turned out that squirrels had chewed through a wire going to the engine. "My car had dents in the hood," Chris said, referring to falling walnuts. Friday morning, Chris found another clump of dead grass on the engine of his wife's car.
What's Coming Up at Southwest Virginia Ballet this Season!
Pedro Szalay from the Southwest Virginia Ballet has a preview of their upcoming season, the preparations they're making, and shows Lindsey and Chris how to do some of the moves they're learning! Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.
Dad Surprised by Janet Jackson Still Can't Believe He Met Her
A Janet Jackson superfan was left stunned and speechless when the queen of pop surprised him as he was singing her praises after the concert. Jackson embraced Keith Strawder Sr. from behind as he raved about his experience following her Las Vegas concert over the weekend. She walked up behind me and whispers her sweet soft voice in my ear and puts her hands on my shoulder, Strawder of Houston told InsideEdition.com. It hasnt returned yet.Strawder explained that hes been a huge fan of Jackson ever since she started her musical career. The video they shared on social media of their dads heartwarming reaction quickly went viral and even gained the interest of Jackson and her team.
Virginia Tech remembers alum and space pioneer Chris Kraft
Chris Kraft, NASA's flight director during Apollo 11 and a Virginia Tech alum, died Monday at 95 years old. Kraft graduated from Virginia Tech in 1944, but his influence there has continued ever since, as he put more than just a man on the moon, but Hokie nation on the map. "Chris is someone who I think represents the best of Virginia Tech," Kraft's friend Tom Tillar said. I'm just sitting with this very, very nice individual who is my friend and will always be my friend," Tillar said. Virginia Tech credits Kraft not only for the success of its aeronautics program, but also for the two Hokie graduates turned-astronauts who have traveled to space.
Chris Kraft, NASA's first flight director, dies at 95
Chris Kraft is seen here at his flight director console in the Mission Control Center during Gemini-Titan V flight simulation. Chris Kraft, NASA's first flight director, died Monday, two days after the agency celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, according to a NASA. "America has truly lost a national treasure today with the passing of one of NASA's earliest pioneers -- flight director Chris Kraft," said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine in a statement. He was a pioneer in his field and created the the concept of NASA's Mission Control. In 2011, NASA named its Building 30 Mission Control Center at the Johnson Space Center in his honor, "Christopher C. Kraft, Jr., Mission Control Center."
Former NFL running back Chris Warren returns to the valley for annual Fastest 40 football camp
ROANOKE, Va. - Professional athletes like Troy Daniels and Tarell Basham have been flocking to the Roanoke Valley for summer camps. On Saturday, Ferrum alum and former NFL running back Chris Warren made his return trip to host this year's Fastest 40 camp. Warren teamed up with Craig County head football coach Mark Warren to create the speed camp. He's a great coach. Not everybody can be a great player and great coach, but Chris is just that.
Chris Watts' Mistress Blows Him Kisses in Video Taken Weeks Before Murders
Just weeks before Chris Watts murdered his pregnant wife and two young daughters, he took an intimate vacation with his mistress. Video recorded during the lovers' getaway shows Nicole Kessinger blowing Watts kisses and professing her love for him. The flirty videos were uncovered by HLN for an episode of its "Lies, Crimes and Video" series, "Killer Dad: Chris Watts Speaks." Kessinger told police she had no idea Chris would kill his wife and children and has cut off all ties with him. RELATED STORIESChris Watts' Girlfriend Provided 'Bombshell' Information Leading Investigators to HimShan'ann Watts and Daughters' Murders 'Worse Than We Even Thought,' Family SaysChris Watts Has Photos of Shan'ann, Celeste and Bella in Prison Cell, Speaks to Them Daily