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Edmonton Oilers (12-9-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (13-11, in the Central Division) Denver; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST Avalanche -124, Oilers +103; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche host the Edmonton Oilers after the Oilers knocked off the Utah Hockey Club 4-3 in overtime. Colorado has a 7-6-0 record in home games and a 13-11 record overall. The Avalanche rank eighth in the league with 79 total goals (averaging 3.3 per game). Edmonton has a 7-3-1 record in road games and a 12-9-2 record overall. The Oilers have a 2-3-1 record in games they serve more penalty minutes than their opponents. Saturday's game is the first meeting between these teams this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Cale Makar has eight goals and 24 assists for the Avalanche. Mikko Rantanen has nine goals and eight assists over the past 10 games. Connor McDavid has 12 goals and 18 assists for the Oilers. Leon Draisaitl has scored eight goals with eight assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Avalanche: 7-3-0, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.3 assists, 2.8 penalties and 5.6 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game. Oilers: 6-3-1, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.3 assists, 2.5 penalties and 5.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game. INJURIES: Avalanche: None listed. Oilers: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by and data from . The Associated PressVince Williams Jr. has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 right ankle sprain, which was sustained during the second quarter of the Memphis Grizzlies’ game against the Denver Nuggets on November 19. Williams will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks. In three games this season, Williams is averaging 5.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 14.9 minutes. Williams recently returned from a stress reaction in his left tibia.sports costume 。

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Maddie Zimmer and Ilse Tromp both had two goals and an assist in the first half and Northwestern beat Saint Joseph's 5-0 in the championship match of the NCAA Division-I women's field hockey tournament at Phyllis Ocker Field on Sunday. It was the second championship for the second-seeded Wildcats (23-1-0), who have played for the title in four straight seasons. Northwestern beat Liberty 2-0 in 2021 before losing to North Carolina the past two seasons. No. 4 seed Saint Joseph's (20-4-0) was in uncharted waters with its first trip to the final. The Hawks eliminated top-seeded North Carolina in the semifinals to advance. The Tar Heels have won the championship in half of their 22 trips to the final. Northwestern grabbed the lead 6:25 into the first quarter when Zimmer used an assist from Tromp to score. Zimmer had an assist on Olivia Bent-Cole's eighth goal of the season for a 2-0 advantage, and Tromp found the net with 25 seconds left with assists from Lauren Hunter and Ashley Sessa for a 3-0 lead. Hunter and Sessa again had the helpers on Zimmer's 10th goal of the campaign, and Hunter and Regan Cornelius assisted on Tromp's 11th goal of the season 2:42 later for a 5-0 lead at halftime and that was that. Annabel Skubisz finished with her school-record 14th shutout of the season for Northwestern. Zimmer and Tromp are the second duo to score multiple goals for their school in a championship match. Zimmer was named the tournament MVP. It was the second championship for Wildcats coach Tracey Fuchs. Northwestern joins North Carolina and Old Dominion as the only schools to reach the championship match in four straight seasons. Six schools have won multiple titles.

NoneNEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XION , the first walletless layer one blockchain, and Thrive Protocol, the industry leader in ROI-positive capital allocations today announced the launch of a one-of-a-kind 12.6 million dollar funding program aimed at accelerating mainstream adoption of Web3 through comprehensive builder support. The program, named the "Anti-Grant-Grant Program," seeks to address the limitations of traditional blockchain grant models by prioritizing sustainable builder growth, utility development, and innovation within the XION ecosystem. The initiative is designed to incentivize developers to create practical, real-world applications leveraging XION's blockchain technology. Unlike conventional grant systems, the program adopts a structured approach to ensure accountability. Mercenary developers who accept funds without delivering on their intention to build will be featured on XION's Wall of Shame – a deterrent to others who plan to do the same. "We hate crypto grants. It's simple. Said Burnt Bansky, Core Contributer to XION. The industry has given them a terrible connotation, and it's hurt promising builders the most. Through this initiative, we're excited to work with Thrive to support talented entrepreneurs as they take their first step into the XION ecosystem." Thrive Protocol, which has successfully collaborated with platforms such as Arbitrum, Polygon, and Hedera, will bring its proven proof-of-value (POV) mechanism to the program. This methodology leverages a decentralized network of expert reviewers to evaluate the impact and feasibility of projects, ensuring efficient capital allocation. "At Thrive, we make sure builders get paid for creating enormous value—and we help well managed treasuries deploy funds even more efficiently. Our partnership with XION delivers upfront funding for builders, proof-of-value for XION, and clear ROI for everyone. Builders win. XION wins. Crypto levels up," Daniel Jacobs, Founder, Thrive Protocol. The program launches on December 13, 2024, and invites developers to apply via thrivexion.com . Applications will be evaluated based on criteria including their potential to drive Web3 adoption, technical feasibility, and alignment with XION's mission of simplifying blockchain technology for everyday users. This initiative builds on the success of XION's mainnet launch and underscores the platform's commitment to supporting a thriving ecosystem of builders and applications that contribute to genuine user engagement. About XION XION is the first walletless layer one blockchain purpose-built for consumer adoption through crypto abstraction. Utilizing protocol-level implementations related to abstracted accounts, signatures, fees, interoperability, and more, XION enables secure, intuitive, and seamless user experiences. The project has previously raised over $36M from top-tier investors, including Animoca, Circle Ventures, Multicoin, Draper Dragon, Spartan, and more. About Thrive Protocol Thrive is the first protocol for proof of value (POV), a pioneering consensus mechanism that streamlines the crypto funding process. Thrive's decentralized network of expert reviewers validate when value is actually created at key milestones, helping to make grant and capital allocations more efficient. Thrive partners with leading chains like Polygon, Abritrum, XION, ApeCoin, and Hedera to fund builders who are delivering real impact in crypto. Contact M Group on Behalf of Burnt burnt@mgroupsc.com A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/53b2e20e-530a-4c87-873a-02cb38d73301 © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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