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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Beyond The Stands (Pacers reach the NBA Finals with JJ)
Pacers pregame/postgame TV host and sideline reporter Jeremiah Johnson joined Rick Semmler on Beyond The Stands to talk Pacers basketball. The former WTWO weekend sports anchor previewed the upcoming Pacers-Thunder NBA Finals. JJ gave his keys to the series for the Blue and Gold to win it all. He also gave fans a look into the Thunder and how good they are. JJ discussed how the NBA Finals stage might bring Tyrese Haliburton the respect he deserves. Another topic that was addressed is the fact that the national media is saying this NBA Finals isn't good for the league, with two small-market teams in it. JJ had some candid remarks about that topic. Plus, he gave his thoughts on what an NBA Championship would mean to the state of Indiana. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Yahoo
Green Beret killed in Niger upgraded to Silver Star after new footage emerges
One of the U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers killed during the Oct. 4, 2017 ambush in Niger has been posthumously honored for a second time. Staff Sgt. Bryan C. Black's Bronze Star, given for his actions during the ambush, is being upgraded to the Silver Star. The upgraded honor, eight years after Black's death, comes after the Army received and reviewed new body camera footage from the firefight. The footage came from Sgt. 1st Class Jeremiah Johnson's helmet camera, and shows more of Black's actions during that battle. Black will receive the Silver Star, the military's third-highest honor, in a ceremony at the late soldier's hometown of Pullayup, Washington on April 8. Black was a medical sergeant serving with Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne). He was part of an 11-person Special Forces patrol, working with 30 Nigerien troops, near the village of Tongo Tongo, when more than 100 Islamic State militants ambushed them. The patrol was starting to head back to base when it came under heavy fire. A Pentagon review of the ambush found that the vehicle with Black and two others in it was cut off from the rest of the convoy and soon surrounded. Black, along with Staff Sgt. Jeremiah W. Johnson and Staff Sgt. Dustin M. Wright, fought back. The new footage showed that Black, often while exposing himself to enemy fire, provided suppressing fire to cover his teammates. He fired so much that he ran out of ammunition early in the firefight. He was killed while moving to a new firing position to cover Wright and Johnson. 'His selfless sacrifice bought precious time for the detachment to break free of the ambush as he stoically accepted the brunt of the enemy's attention,' the Army wrote. Meanwhile Sgt. La David T. Johnson was killed when he, along with Nigerien soldiers, were cut off again. He shot at approaching Islamic State fighters but was overwhelmed and died in the firefight. The rest of the patrol was saved by a French and Nigerien response force. News of the soldiers' deaths in the ambush raised questions both about the U.S. mission in Niger and how a Special Forces patrol could be caught off guard like that. Investigations found that there was a lack of planning and pre-mission training that led to the patrol as a whole going wrong. This is the second time Black has been honored for his actions. In 2019, the Army posthumously awarded him and Jeremiah Johnson the Bronze Star with 'V' device; Wright and LaDavid Johnson were awarded the Silver Star. The citations then noted that each soldier took action 'without regard for his own personal safety or life' in order to help one another. Jeremiah Johnson's award was upgraded to a Silver Star in 2022. In 2021, Johnson and Johnson were both named honorary Green Berets. 'It is our honor to recognize SSG Bryan Black for his courage on that afternoon and for his service to the Nation as a Green Beret,' Brig. Gen. Kirk Brinker, head of deputy commander of U.S. Army Special Operations Command, said in a statement. 'At USASOC we have a motto 'without fail, without fear, without equal' representative of our high standards, unwavering commitment, and exceptional capabilities our people possess. Bryan was all of those things.' Niger had been a major part of the U.S. counterterrorism mission in Africa, and was home to two major airbases that the military used for drone flights. The United States military pulled hundreds of troops out of Niger last year, following an agreement with the military government that took control of the country in a 2023 coup. The Army's Master Combat Badges will be coming to soldiers this month Air Force shoots down Houthi drones launched at Navy carrier strike group Medal of Honor recipient depicted in movie 'Glory' erased from Pentagon website 'Saving Private Ryan' didn't make the Army's list of most accurate movie portrayals Army reveals designs for Mountaineering and Mariner Badges
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Green Bay plays Oakland following Johnson's 20-point performance
Oakland Golden Grizzlies (13-17, 10-9 Horizon League) at Green Bay Phoenix (4-26, 2-17 Horizon League) Green Bay, Wisconsin; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Grizzlies -7.5; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: Green Bay takes on Oakland after Jeremiah Johnson scored 20 points in Green Bay's 76-71 victory over the Detroit Mercy Titans. The Phoenix are 3-10 on their home court. Green Bay is ninth in the Horizon League scoring 69.4 points while shooting 43.4% from the field. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. The Golden Grizzlies are 10-9 against conference opponents. Oakland is 8-8 in games decided by at least 10 points. Green Bay's average of 8.0 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.7 fewer made shots on average than the 8.7 per game Oakland allows. Oakland's 42.8% shooting percentage from the field this season is 4.3 percentage points lower than Green Bay has given up to its opponents (47.1%). TOP PERFORMERS: Marcus Hall is averaging 13.6 points for the Phoenix. Johnson is averaging 10.6 points over the last 10 games. Tuburu Niavalurua is averaging 13.9 points and 7.4 rebounds for the Golden Grizzlies. Allen David Mukeba Jr. is averaging 14.8 points and 8.4 rebounds over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Phoenix: 2-8, averaging 70.5 points, 28.8 rebounds, 14.3 assists, 5.5 steals and 1.7 blocks per game while shooting 41.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 77.8 points per game. Golden Grizzlies: 5-5, averaging 76.3 points, 33.3 rebounds, 14.7 assists, 6.9 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.4 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
01-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Green Bay plays Oakland following Johnson's 20-point performance
Oakland Golden Grizzlies (13-17, 10-9 Horizon League) at Green Bay Phoenix (4-26, 2-17 Horizon League) Green Bay, Wisconsin; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Grizzlies -7.5; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: Green Bay takes on Oakland after Jeremiah Johnson scored 20 points in Green Bay's 76-71 victory over the Detroit Mercy Titans. The Phoenix are 3-10 on their home court. Green Bay is ninth in the Horizon League scoring 69.4 points while shooting 43.4% from the field. The Golden Grizzlies are 10-9 against conference opponents. Oakland is 8-8 in games decided by at least 10 points. Green Bay's average of 8.0 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.7 fewer made shots on average than the 8.7 per game Oakland allows. Oakland's 42.8% shooting percentage from the field this season is 4.3 percentage points lower than Green Bay has given up to its opponents (47.1%). TOP PERFORMERS: Marcus Hall is averaging 13.6 points for the Phoenix. Johnson is averaging 10.6 points over the last 10 games. Tuburu Niavalurua is averaging 13.9 points and 7.4 rebounds for the Golden Grizzlies. Allen David Mukeba Jr. is averaging 14.8 points and 8.4 rebounds over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Phoenix: 2-8, averaging 70.5 points, 28.8 rebounds, 14.3 assists, 5.5 steals and 1.7 blocks per game while shooting 41.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 77.8 points per game. Golden Grizzlies: 5-5, averaging 76.3 points, 33.3 rebounds, 14.7 assists, 6.9 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.4 points. ___
Associated Press
28-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Johnson and Green Bay host Oakland
Oakland Golden Grizzlies (13-17, 10-9 Horizon League) at Green Bay Phoenix (4-26, 2-17 Horizon League) Green Bay, Wisconsin; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Green Bay plays Oakland after Jeremiah Johnson scored 20 points in Green Bay's 76-71 win against the Detroit Mercy Titans. The Phoenix have gone 3-10 in home games. Green Bay is 2-17 against opponents with a winning record. The Golden Grizzlies are 10-9 in Horizon League play. Oakland ranks seventh in the Horizon League with 21.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Allen David Mukeba Jr. averaging 4.5. Green Bay's average of 8.0 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.7 fewer made shots on average than the 8.7 per game Oakland gives up. Oakland averages 69.0 points per game, 10.6 fewer points than the 79.6 Green Bay allows. TOP PERFORMERS: Marcus Hall is shooting 43.0% and averaging 13.6 points for the Phoenix. Johnson is averaging 10.6 points over the last 10 games. Tuburu Niavalurua is averaging 13.9 points and 7.4 rebounds for the Golden Grizzlies. Nassim Mashhour is averaging 1.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Phoenix: 2-8, averaging 70.5 points, 28.8 rebounds, 14.3 assists, 5.5 steals and 1.7 blocks per game while shooting 41.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 77.8 points per game. Golden Grizzlies: 5-5, averaging 76.3 points, 33.3 rebounds, 14.7 assists, 6.9 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.4 points. ___
