May 2014 – Page 19 – North Platte Post Archive

NPPD Urges Boaters to Beware of Zebra Mussels

Posted on May 24, 2014

(AP) — Nebraska’s largest public power utility is urging boaters to clean, drain and dry their boats and equipment in an attempt to stymie the spread of invasive water species.

Nebraska Public Power District and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission are asking water recreationalists to be aware of invasive species like zebra mussels and Asiatic clams. The species can attach themselves to boat motors, bait buckets and other equipment and make their way from one body of water to another.

Once transferred, they can attach themselves to pipes or other structures, damaging boat motors and reducing the ability to draw water into facilities like water treatment and power plants.

Zebra mussels multiply at a rapid rate. An adult female zebra mussel can release up to a million eggs in a year.

Trout, Iannetta Hit HRs in Angels’ Win over Royals

Posted on May 24, 2014May 25, 2014

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout homered and threw out a runner at third base, Chris Iannetta also went deep, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals6-1 Friday night.

C.J. Wilson (6-3) allowed a run and four hits in 6 1-3 innings, striking out three and walking four. Wilson also hit two batters, including leadoff man Nori Aoki with his 105th and final pitch. Aoki had two singles and a double.

The Angels won for the 11th time in 14 games and are a season-best seven games over .500.

Danny Duffy (2-4) gave up five runs and nine hits over six innings in his fourth start since he began filling in for Bruce Chen, who has a sore back. The 25-year-old left-hander was coming off a 1-0 victory against Baltimore.

Laird Delivers in 8th, Braves top Rockies 3-2

Posted on May 23, 2014May 25, 2014

ATLANTA (AP) — Gerald Laird drove in two runs with two hits, including a tiebreaking single in the eighth, and the Atlanta Braves beat Colorado 3-2 on Friday night after the Rockies lost third baseman Nolan Arenado to a broken finger.

Arenado left the game in the second inning after fracturing his left middle finger on a head-first slide into second base.

Michael Cuddyer hit a home run for Colorado.

Ramiro Pena, who replaced third baseman Chris Johnson in the third inning, led off the eighth with a double to the centerfield wall off Adam Ottavino (0-1). After Andrelton Simmons and Dan Uggla struck out, Laird lined the single to left field and advanced to second when Corey Dickerson’s throw bounced past catcher Jordan Pacheco.

David Carpenter (4-0) pitched a scoreless eighth and Craig Kimbrel struck out the side in the ninth for his 13th save.

Rockies’ Arenado Suffers Apparent Hand Injury

Posted on May 23, 2014May 25, 2014

ATLANTA (AP) — Nolan Arenado has left the Rockies’ game against the Braves after he apparently hurt his left hand on a head-first slide into second base.

Arenado led off the second inning of Friday night’s game with a double to left field. Arenado’s slide beat shortstop Andrelton Simmons’ tag. The play stood following a review that lasted 3 minutes, 48 seconds.

Arenado grabbed his hand following the slide but remained in the game to score from third on Jordan Pacheco’s groundout. Charlie Culberson replaced Arenado at third base in the bottom of the inning.

There was no immediate report from the Rockies on Arenado’s injury.

Ramiro Pena replaced Braves third baseman Chis Johnson after Johnson’s strikeout to lead off the second. The Braves did not say why Johnson left the game.

Broncos Exec Sentenced in DUI Case

Posted on May 23, 2014May 25, 2014

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (AP) — A Broncos executive accused of crashing into two cars while driving drunk has been sentenced to seven months in jail after he pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and careless driving resulting in injury.

Director of player personnel Matt Russell was charged after a vehicle ran into the back of a police car in Summit County over the 4th of July holiday.

County Court Judge Edward Casias on Friday sentenced Russell to jail time and approved Russell for work release and participation in a court-ordered treatment plan as part of his sentence. Russell was also ordered to perform 120 hours of community service.

Russell was suspended indefinitely from the team and was told to get treatment, rehabilitation and counseling after the accidents.

Williams Fills GA Position on Husker Staff

Posted on May 23, 2014May 25, 2014

Former Husker forward Meghin Williams will begin her pursuit of a coaching career as a graduate assistant manager on the Nebraska women’s basketball staff in 2014-15, Coach Connie Yori announced on Friday.

Williams’ primary responsibilities at Nebraska will include assisting with practice preparation and administrative duties, while coordinating Nebraska’s efforts on Twitter and Facebook. She will also help coordinate Nebraska’s practice players and will play a role with Nebraska Women’s Basketball Camps.

“We’re excited to give Meghin a chance to begin her career as a coach,” Yori said. “Meghin played a major role in developing great team chemistry on some of the best teams in school history here at Nebraska. She has a great personality and had to overcome quite a bit of adversity as a player, which should serve her well in her future as a coach.”

Williams, a four-year contributor on the court for Nebraska from 2009-10 through 2012-13, was a member of NU’s first two NCAA Sweet 16 teams as a freshman in 2010 and a senior in 2013. She also helped the Huskers to the 2012 NCAA Tournament.

Williams overcame nagging foot injuries throughout her career to play 98 career games. An outstanding leader, Williams helped the Huskers average nearly 24 wins per season during her four-year career.

Following the completion of the 2013-14 campaign when she worked as a student-assistant in the women’s basketball office, Williams participated in the “So You Want to be a Coach” program at the WBCA National Convention in Nashville.

Williams earned her bachelor’s degree in broadcasting from Nebraska in May of 2014 and is pursuing a master’s degree in education administration.

Judge Orders NCAA Suit to go to Trial Next Month

Posted on May 23, 2014May 25, 2014

A federal judge has denied the NCAA’s request to delay the trial on the antitrust suit by former UCLA basketball player Ed O’Bannon and others.

The trial will begin June 9 in Oakland, California, and has the potential to reshape the way major college sports operate.

It will center on claims that the NCAA conspired to restrain competition in Division I sports and in the group licensing of broadcasts and videogames.

Judge Claudia Wilken also set another trial for next March on claims by other athletes that the NCAA and the videogame maker Electronic Arts misappropriated athletes’ names and likenesses for NCAA-branded videogames. That case previously had been combined with the O’Bannon case.

Washington Driver Explains Why Not Wearing Pants

Posted on May 23, 2014

BREMERTON, Wash. (AP) — A 24-year-old Bremerton man told a Washington State trooper he was not wearing pants because he had recently received a body wax.

After the “manzilian” or Brazilian hair removal for men, he said his jeans irritated his skin so he was driving in his underwear.

The Kitsap Sun reports (https://bit.ly/1tu6yVw) a witness saw the man exposing himself Wednesday. He was arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure.

Broncos’ Ward Appears in Court on Misdemeanor

Posted on May 23, 2014

DENVER (AP) — Broncos safety T.J. Ward has appeared in court on misdemeanor charges that allege he threw a glass mug at a bartender at a Denver strip club.

Bond was set at $1,900 for the 27-year-old Ward. His next court appearance is June 23.

Ward is charged with misdemeanor assault and disturbing the peace. Court documents say Ward tossed the mug at the bartender on May 10 after he was told he couldn’t bring a drink into the club.

Police had issued an arrest warrant for Ward on Thursday.

Ward is coming off a Pro Bowl season in Cleveland and this spring signed a four-year, $22.5 million deal with Denver.

Parents of Slain Infant Sue Nanny, Former Bosses

Posted on May 23, 2014

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The parents of an infant killed last year by his nanny are suing the nanny and her former employers.

The lawsuit by Christopher and Ashley Bell, of Omaha, says the child care facilities where Sarah Cullen had worked failed to report allegations that she had been abusive to children in her care before.

The lawsuit names as defendants Cullen, Grow With Me child care and its former director Jennifer Schmaderer; La Petite Academy child care and its former director Lisa Hampson; and online family care service Care.com.

Cullen was sentenced earlier this month to 70 years to life in prison for causing the injuries in February 2013 that killed 4-month-old Cash Bell.

The Bells are seeking an unspecified amount in damages.