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Stock market today: Asian shares get a lift from rally in US following encouraging inflation report

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:54 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares surged higher on Wednesday, cheered by a rally on Wall Street that was one of the best days of the year following a surprisingly encouraging report on inflation.Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 1.8% to 33,293.67 as investors appeared to shrug off news that Japan’s economy contracted at a worse than expected 2.1% annual rate in July-September.The world’s No. 3 economy is grappling with weakening private demand from consumers and businesses, slack demand for Japan’s exports and sluggish wage growth that will continue to drag on consumer spending, which is the main driver of the economy, said Marcel Thieliant of Capital Economics.“Accordingly, we expect GDP growth to slow from 1.7% this year to 0.5% in 2024,” he said in a commentary. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng added 2.8% to 17,885.19, while the Shanghai Composite gained 1.4% to 3,072.64 after economic data for October showed the economy is holding up even as many indicators slow.Factory output wa...

Dawson’s 25 points leads Akron past Heidelberg 114-56

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:54 GMT

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Mikal Dawson had 25 points in Akron’s 114-56 victory over Heidelberg on Tuesday night.Dawson shot 9 for 12, including 7 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Zips (3-0). Shammah Scott shot 5 for 8, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc to add 15 points. Sammy Hunter shot 4 for 10, including 2 for 7 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points, while adding eight rebounds.The Student Princes were led in scoring by Jashun Cobb, who finished with 15 points. Eric Panning added nine points for Heidelberg. Zachary Chatmon also recorded six points and eight rebounds.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

The man accused of attacking Pelosi’s husband apologizes for hammer assault

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:54 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The man accused of attacking former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer apologized Tuesday, echoing right-wing conspiracy theories to explain to jurors that he went to the Pelosis’ home as part of a bigger plot to end what he viewed as government corruption.David DePape spoke for more than an hour in which he tearfully recounted about how his political leanings went from leftist to right wing after reading a comment on a YouTube video about former President Donald Trump. He said he bludgeoned Paul Pelosi after realizing his larger plan might be unraveling. Testimony wrapped up later Tuesday, with closing arguments expected Wednesday. DePape has pleaded not guilty to attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on the immediate family member of a federal official with intent to retaliate against the official for performance of their duties. His attorneys argue that he was not seeking to go after Nancy Pelosi because of her official d...

No. 4 Marquette beats No. 23 Illinois 71-64 behind 24 points from Tyler Kolek

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:54 GMT

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Tyler Kolek shook off an ankle injury to score 24 points and No. 4 Marquette beat No. 23 Illinois 71-64 on Tuesday night.The reigning Big East player of the year, Kolek added six rebounds and four assists. Kam Jones scored 15 for the Golden Eagles (3-0), and Oso Ighodaro had 13 points and eight rebounds.Kolek turned his ankle in Friday night’s 95-65 win over Rider and left the court with just under eight minutes left. He did not return.“We didn’t think yesterday that Tyler would play,” Marquette coach Shaka Smart said. “Our trainers didn’t think today that he could play, but Tyler never said that.”Illinois coach Brad Underwood was amazed by Kolek’s performance.“Did you see his ankle?” he said. “It was black and blue and he played 37 minutes. Marquette’s backcourt (Kolek and Jones) is just short of spectacular. Kam Jones is one of the most underrated players in the country.”Terrence Shannon Jr. had 21 points for Illinois (2-1). It was his 13th conse...

Adam Henrique’s third period goal leads Ducks over slumping Predators 3-2

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:54 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Adam Henrique scored with 3:51 remaining to lead the Anaheim Ducks to a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.Radko Gudas had a Gordie Howe hat trick with a goal, assist and a fighting major and Cam Fowler also scored for Anaheim, which has won five consecutive road games, with four of those being come-from-behind victories. John Gibson made 29 saves.Anaheim became the first team in NHL history to record six third-period comeback wins through 15 games in a season.“We don’t want to be down goals and then have to chase games, but we seem to be confident when we are down,” Anaheim coach Greg Cronin said. “I think the attitude and the mentality is kind of a winners’ mentality.”Filip Forsberg and Roman Josi scored and Juuse Saros made 17 saves for the reeling Predators, losers of four straight and six of their last seven.“It’s frustrating because we’re obviously falling behind,” Josi said. “We need some wins quick here. You can’t get too far be...

Brandon Ingram, rookie Jordan Hawkins each score 25 as Pelicans top Mavericks 131-110

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:54 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans rookie Jordan Hawkins hasn’t been bashful about taking his share of shots in his first 11 NBA games — and the Pelicans love that about him.“We want our guys to play with confidence, and Jordan’s one of those guys. You don’t have to tell him to shoot,” Pelicans lead assistant James Borrego said. “We love what he does for us. We love his confidence. That’s why we drafted him. We believe in him.”Hawkins and Brandon Ingram each scored 25 points, and the Pelicans snapped a five-game skid with a 131-110 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA In-Season Tournament game on Tuesday night.Zion Williamson highlighted his 19-point performance with two alley-oop dunks and double-clutch, reverse, two-hand dunk on a breakaway that he initiated with a steal from Luka Doncic. Herb Jones also had 19 points with five steals and two blocks — one on Doncic — as New Orleans improved to 1-1 in West Conference Group B pool play. The Mavericks slid to 1-2...

Maddox scores 20, Toledo defeats Wright State 78-77

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:54 GMT

FAIRBORN, Ohio (AP) — Dante Maddox Jr.’s 20 points helped Toledo defeat Wright State 78-77 on Tuesday night.Maddox was 6-of-12 shooting, including 4 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 6 from the free-throw line for the Rockets (3-0). Ra’Heim Moss added 16 points while shooting 7 for 13 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the foul line, and he also had seven rebounds and three steals. Javan Simmons went 7 of 10 from the field to finish with 15 points.Trey Calvin led the way for the Raiders (0-2) with 22 points, four assists and two steals. AJ Braun added 16 points, seven rebounds and two blocks for Wright State. Tanner Holden also put up 15 points, four assists and two steals.Calvin missed a contested potential winning 3-point shot at the buzzer. ___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Jordan Kyrou scores twice and Jordan Binnington stops 30 as Blues shut out Lightning 5-0

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Kyrou and Jakub Vrana scored 19 seconds apart in the second period, and Jordan Binnington made 30 saves to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-0 on Tuesday night.Colton Parayko and Kasperi Kapanen also scored for the Blues (8-5-1), who have won three straight.“There wasn’t a lot going on, to be honest with you, in the game, I thought, in the first period,” Blues coach Craig Berube said. “I think from a defensive standpoint, checking standpoint we were pretty solid, disciplined, staying out of the box. We did a good job of finishing on some plays and scoring and then staying with it.”Binnington earned his first shutout of the season and the 13th of his career.“It’s a team that you’re proud to be a part of,” Binnington said. “It’s a month or two of working hard and buying in. It’s nice to see some results come our way. We’re just staying patient and playing together and trusting the system and we’re getting rewarded.”Jonas Johans...

Anderson scores 14 in Northern Iowa’s 90-50 victory over Loras

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:54 GMT

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Tytan Anderson, Kyle Pock and Trey Campbell all scored 14 points to guide Northern Iowa over Loras 90-50 on Tuesday night.Anderson was 4 of 6 shooting, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line for the Panthers (1-1). Pock shot 5 for 12, including 4 for 11 from beyond the arc. Campbell shot 4 for 6 (3 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 5 from the free throw line.Ali Sabet finished with 14 points for the Duhawks. Jack Haynes added seven points and six rebounds for Loras. In addition, Myles Barry finished with six points and two steals.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Crosby nets 16th career hat trick to lift Penguins to 5-3 win over Blue Jackets

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:54 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Sidney Crosby recorded his 16th career hat trick to rally the Pittsburgh Penguins over the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3 for their fifth straight win on Tuesday night.Crosby extended his point streak to nine games with the 558th, 559th and 560th goals of his career. Jake Guentzel and Erik Karlsson each contributed a goal and an assist, and Tristan Jarry stopped 28 shots in his fourth consecutive win.Kirill Marchenko, Yegor Chinakhov and Alexandre Texier scored, and Elvis Merzlikins stopped 38 shots for Columbus, which has lost six straight.Pittsburgh has points in 10-straight games against the Blue Jackets, dating to Dec. 12, 2019.BRUINS 5, SABRES 2BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists to lead Boston to the victory over Buffalo.Danton Heinen, Brandon Carlo, Oskar Steen, and Hampus Lindholm all scored their first goals of the season and Linus Ullmark made 31 saves for the Bruins, who are 3-0-1 in their last four games.The Bruins jumped to a ...