Feb. 6 What’s Going On
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Friday Feb. 5 YUMA AREA PRAYER BREAKFAST
WHEN: 7 a.m.
WHERE: This year, the breakfast will be held virtually, broadcast over Facebook Live.
GOING ON: The Yuma Area Prayer
Breakfast Committee will host the 29th annual Yuma Area Prayer Breakfast, with Pastor Chris Estrada
COST: Free
INFO: Learn more or join in at https:// www.facebook.com/YumaPrayer
Saturday
MOBILE DOG VACCINATION CLINIC WHEN: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHERE: Council Avenue Park in Somerton
GOING ON: A dog vaccination and licensing event
COST: Depends on vaccinations received
INFO: To learn more, call 928-782-1621
FANTASTIC FEBRUARY FOOTRACE
WHEN: 8:15 a.m.
WHERE: Yuma West Wetlands Park GOING ON: A City of Yuma Parks and
Recreation 5K/10K fun run/walk
COST: On-site registration is $30, all ages welcome
INFO: To learn more, visit https://www. yumaaz.gov, or call Yuma Parks and Rec at 928-373-5200
Wednesday Feb. 10 BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 2-6 p.m.
WHERE: Antelope Union High School Gym, 9168 S Ave 36 E, Wellton
INFO: Call 928-785-3344 for more information or to sign up to donate.
Thursday Feb. 11 BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 9 a.m. -1 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma City Hall, Room 141/142, 1 City Plaza
INFO: Sign up for an appointment to donate blood at www.bloodhero.com.
Friday Feb. 12 BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 8 a.m.-noon
WHERE: St. John Neumann Catholic Church Parish Hall, 11545 E. 40th St. INFO: Sign up for an appointment to donate blood at www.bloodhero.com.
Saturday Feb. 13 BULL OF THE DESERT
WHEN: 9 a.m.
WHERE: Desert Sun Stadium GOING ON: Strongman competition organized by the Cabelleros de Yuma featuring log press, atlas stones, car deadlift, Conan’s wheel of pain and more.
COST: General admission for spectators, $5; Participants, $75.
INFO: Call 928-343-1715, or visit www. cabelleros.org
Saturday Feb. 20 HANK DAYS PARADE
WHEN: 10 a.m.
WHERE: Kicks off at Foothills Boulevard and 47th Street, proceeding north on Foothills Boulevard, ending at South Frontage Road.
GOING ON: This annual parade will honor the Foothills and its founder, Hank Schechert. This year, there will be no barbecue or car show, due to COVID precautions.
COST: Free
(1) Gonzaga 76, Pacific 58
(7) Ohio State 89, (8) iowa 85
Pac-12
Utah 73, Arizona 58
Stanford 70, California 55 Oregon State 91, Washington 71 Wash. St., Oregon LaTe
Quick Hitters LeBron’s triple-double powers Lakers past Nuggets
LOS aNGeLeS – Lebron James had 27 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, dennis Schröder added 21 points and the Los angeles Lakers roared away in the second half for a 114-93 victory over the denver Nuggets on Thursday night.
Talen Horton-Tucker scored
12 of his 17 points during that inspired second-half effort by the defending Nba champions, who returned from a strong seven-game road trip and improved their surprisingly unimpressive home record to 5-4 by winning this rematch of the Western Conference finals in the bubble.
James moved into third place on the Nba’s career field goals list while recording his 96th career triple-double and his second of the season, helping the Lakers open a five-game homestand with their 11th win in 14 games.
Jamal Murray scored 20 points and Monte Morris added 16 for the Nuggets, who struggled down the stretch of their second loss in eight games.
Nikola Jokic managed just 13 points and 10 rebounds after getting 47 points and 12 boards Sunday in the Nuggets’ most recent outing against utah.
The Lakers took control with a 19-0 run spanning the final two quarters propelled by James and Horton-Tucker, who drove impressively into the paint to make four straight shots along with two steals and a block.
denver took a 12-point lead into halftime with a 29-16 rebounding edge, but the Lakers closed the third quarter with a 15-0 run to take an eight-point lead.
Hellebuyck earns milestone win; Winnipeg beats Calgary
WiNNiPeG, Manitoba – Winnipeg’s 4-1 win over Calgary was a milestone victory for Connor Hellebuyck.
The 27-year-old Hellebuyck stopped 23 shots to lead the Jets past the Flames 4-1 on Thursday night. The win was the 153rd for the american goaltender and moved him past Ondrej Pavelec (152) for the most in Jets/atlanta Thrashers history.
“at this moment it means a lot,” said Hellebuyck, a 2012 fifthround pick by Winnipeg. “i care a lot about this organization, they’ve given me my shot.
“i care a lot about the guys in front of me. it’s a testament to all the guys i’ve played with. it’s really exciting and i’m really glad i get to share it with these guys. a lot of these guys have been with me from the beginning. i’m looking forward to the future now.”
The 6-foot-4, 207-pound Hellebuyck is in his sixth season with the Jets. Last September, he captured the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s top goaltender.
Hellebuyck had a chance to set the record Monday night, but Winnipeg dropped a 4-3 shootout loss to Calgary, an outcome that upset the goalie.
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