Michael Malone and the Nuggets can't stop talking about the Lakers after winning the NBA title
The Nuggets were the better side than the Lakers in the playoffs this year.They were the best team in the league.No one is arguing that, particularly no one in purple and gold.The nature with which Denver won in the Western Conference Finals via a sweep pretty much erased any doubt about who deserved to be in the Finals.
Column: A 'more aware' Sean McVay is helping Rams exceed expectations this season
Sean McVay's demeanor and attitude have changed significantly this season compared to previous years as head coach of the Los Angeles Rams.
McVay's lighter spirit and more conversational style in press conferences may be attributed to the team's unexpected success and his personal growth. [ more ]
Clippers rally to beat Pistons in Kawhi Leonard's return
The second act of the Clippers ' season began evening with a man stepping onto the court with eyes down, even as everyone else's focused on him, and him alone.Kawhi Leonard had been seen only in glimpses, his name mentioned only in brief updates at press conferences, in the three weeks since the All-Star wing last played, since stiffness in the knee that had undergone surgery 16 months earlier altered his plans.
New England Patriots links 6/13/23 - Minicamp updates: O'Brien brings 'bread and butter' back; More!
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Transactions: Patriots re-sign DL Justus Tavai; Sign third-round draft pick Marte Mapu; Release DB Tae Hayes and RB James Robinson.Evan Lazar analyzes the release of veteran RB James Robinson; Who is the next man up behind Rhamondre Stevenson?Evan Lazar breaks down Mac Jones and the offense's first day at Minicamp; We are beginning to see signs of progress in terms of on-field chemistry and execution when the defense starts to put pressure on the offense in practice.
New England Patriots links 6/01/23 - OTA breakdown: First look at the rooks
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Evan Lazar gives us the key takeaways from our first glimpse at the Pats offense led by Bill O'Brien and Mac Jones.Offense focusing on 'building our own thing' as offseason program continues.Paul Perillo's OTA Blogservations: Early impressions of the offense showed a much more cohesive unit under the direction of Bill O'Brien and a refreshed Mac Jones.
New England Patriots links 5/19/23 - Bye '19 Draft class, Uche's clean slate, Anderson's chip; More!
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Patriots release OL Yodny Cajuste, the last of the 2019 draft class.Mike Dussault writes how Patriots seventh-round pick Isaiah Bolden was the only HBCU player selected in this year's draft, a motivational badge of honor that should help him make a push for a roster spot.Press Conferences: Calvin Anderson (13 min.
New England Patriots links 5/12/23 - Schedule overreaction Friday; Rookie minicamp opens
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Patriots announce full 2023 schedule.Printable format available.Mike Dussault gives us 5 key takeaways from Patriots 2023 Schedule.1. Four primetime games.Evan Lazar reports how Jake Andrews brings another layer of grit and depth to the interior offensive line.Press Conferences: James Robinson (8 min.
Reporter Mike Giardi is let go by NFL Network as part of ongoing budget cuts
Media Giardi was with the network for the past five years after nine years with NBC Sports Boston.Mike Giardi, a Norwood native who built a reputation as a trustworthy reporter during his years of Patriots coverage, has been let go by the NFL Network in an ongoing round of budget cuts.Giardi, who worked at New England Cable News and then NBC Sports Boston before joining the NFL Network in August 2018, tweeted about his unfortunate status Wednesday morning, "6 weeks ago, I was covering the Super Bowl for @nflnetwork.
Leonsis acknowledges that the Wizards failed in interview
Monumental Sports & Entertainment CEO Ted Leonsis acknowledged that he would have graded the Washington Wizards' performance an "F", in particular after the team only made one playoff appearance in the last five years.He said this on The Woj Pod, which is hosted by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
On a recent evening, the British actor Will Keen was onstage at the Noel Coward Theater in London playing one of the world's most divisive men: President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.For much of the first half of Patriots, which is largely set in the 1990s after the Soviet Union's collapse, Keen portrays the character sympathetically as a minor politician who could only afford cheap suits and whose success was dependent on a friend's largess.
Mike McCarthy: DeAndre Hopkins "a hell of a talent," I like the look of our group - ProFootballTalk
Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy joined the list of people in the football world asked about their interest in free agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.Hopkins was released by the Cardinals earlier this week and most coaches have fielded questions about Hopkins during press conferences the last few days.
CANNES PHOTOS: See standout moments of glamour, humor and reunion as the festival draws to a close
The Cannes Film Festival always commands a certain amount of awe.The appearances by cinema royalty, the nightly parade of high fashion and the festival's ability to launch filmmakers and films large and small onto the global stage all combine to produce an array of eye-catching moments during the 12 days of Cannes.
As city ends remote and telework opportunities, county receives national recognition for its remote work initiative - Austin Monitor
Friday, May 26, 2023 by Seth Smalley The National Association of Counties honored Travis County for its remote work program this week, which aimed to make 75 percent of eligible jobs at the county remote.Travis County's initiative launched at the beginning of the pandemic in May 2020, meaning it has received recognition from NACo just three years later.
Premier League, Women's FA Cup final and playoffs buildup: football news live
20m ago The weekend starts here ... Premier League: Leicester host Liverpool in the last of the weekend's Premier League fixtures, which is slated for Monday night, a state of affairs that means both teams will have a very clear idea of what exactly they need from the game.Liverpool currently sit fifth, a point behind Manchester Uniited having played one game more, while Leciester are battling against relegation and are two points from safety.
Premier League returns, team news and more: football countdown - live
In the top flight things will kick off in style tomorrow lunchtime, with Arsenal v Tottenham in the north London derby.But first - 10 things to look out for in the Premier League this weekend:The World Cup kicks off in less than seven weeks' time, before which, eight rounds of the Premier League will be crammed in before the final pre-Qatar round on 5 and 6 November.Will Unwin and Andy Hunter report:
As stated, Spurs will meet Arsenal tomorrow.David Hytner reports here on the Italian's contract situation at Tottenham - he is being linked with struggling Juventus in Serie A, in view of the fact his current deal expires at the end of the season:
Football is back.
Aaron Jones wants to prove Packers haters wrong after Aaron Rodgers trade
No Aaron Rodgers?Don't worry, the Packers still have their other Aaron - Aaron Jones.And he's heading into 2023 with a massive score to settle.The Green Bay Packers hope to get their 2023 season off to a running start, and Aaron Jones plans on leading the charge.The franchise has been preparing for Aaron Rodgers' departure since the start of the offseason, and once Rodgers finally got traded, Green Bay immediately went into competitive mode.
Patriots may have only wanted Matt Patricia because Lions were paying his salary
The New England Patriots might move on from former Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia.With the Detroit Lions no longer paying Matt Patricia's salary, the New England Patriots could be letting go of their de-facto offensive coordinator completely.New England head coach Bill Belichick seems to have exploited a loophole in the system because, well, you know, The Patriot Way.
Derek Carr and 4 quarterbacks that could be traded in 2023 offseason
Looking ahead to the 2023 NFL offseason, we try and predict a handful of quarterbacks that could be traded, including Derek Carr.Coming down to the wire this NFL season, it's about that time we start looking ahead at some potential offseason storylines.In recent years, fans have seen plenty of quarterback movement with a plethora of big names on the move over the past two or three offseasons.
Todd Nelson says Hershey's performance in Game 3 was 'pretty ugly,' thinks 'some guys might be pretty embarrassed' when they watch back tape
HERSHEY, PA - The Hershey Bears won the first two games of their best-of-five, second-round playoff series against the Charlotte Checkers by a combined score of 10-3.Returning to Giant Center on Wednesday, the Bears looked to sweep their Atlantic Division rival in front of their home fans.That did not happen.
Opinion: Climate change fight shouldn't be left just to Gen Z
In late 2020, we woke to find the sky a horrifying orange color, an image of dystopian hellscape from a sci-fi movie.As homes, livelihoods and ecosystems went up in flames, powerful gusts swirled smoky remains throughout the Bay Area.Two years after witnessing record-breaking wildfires ravage our home state, we have just watched officials scramble to protect us from record-breaking storms that flooded the Bay Area.
New England Patriots links 11/29/22 - Pressure cooker: Pats need to keep the heat high vs. Bills
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Game Preview: Bills at Patriots.Series history, scouting the matchups, tale of the tape.Patriots-Bills latest Injury Report.Broadcast info: Bills at Patriots.How to watch/listen.Evan Lazar's Scouting the Bills: A five-step plan for the Patriots to beat the Bills on Thursday Night: Win the battle in the trenches.
Cowboys injury report: Ezekiel Elliott to miss second career game
Last Sunday, Dallas Cowboys RB1 Ezekiel Elliott took a serious hit to his right knee during the third quarter.As he made a 14-yard gain, Detroit Lions safety Deshon Elliott's helmet collided directly with the running back's knee.It was one of the first times we had seen the Cowboys RB down on the ground for a while after a play.
Digging deeper into Ron Rivera's press conference comments at Tuesday's OTAs
I've always found press conferences by head coaches fascinating - for what they say, what they don't say, and what seems to be at the top of their minds.
Germany, Italy clamp down on Italian mob with raids, arrests
Police arrested suspects and raided homes early Wednesday across Germany and Italy in a massive effort to clamp down on members of the Italian 'ndrangheta organized crime syndicate.In Germany, more than 1,000 officers searched dozens of homes, offices and stores in the states of Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Thuringia, prosecutors said in a joint statement.
Prelude to a sacking - Part #1: The Thinker? Julian Nagelsmann had a lot on his mind as the coach of Bayern Munich
Just prior to his sacking at Bayern Munich, Julian Nagelsmann had given an interview to Welt Am Sonntag detailing the pressure he was feeling as the coach at the club.Take a read through what the former boss had to say...As the coach of Bayern Munich, one is not safe from mistakes and criticism.For Julian Nagelsmann, it was all part of the job.
Barcelona president still remaining tight-lipped about Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski
Despite Bayern Munich 's clear stance that they will only accept a one time installment of 50-million euros for the sale of Robert Lewandowski, FC Barcelona has already sent in three, separate offers of less than that price tag.
Uncomfortable moments for Boris Johnson in Partygate questions
Boris Johnson was questioned about events in Downing Street during the Covid lockdown and his subsequent statements to MPs, for around three hours on Wednesday.But in the marathon session, there were several key moments cut straight to the heart of the committee's remit to find out whether the former prime minister deliberately misled the House of Commons.
Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game movie review (2023) | Roger Ebert
Set up faux-documentary style, older Roger (Boutsikaris) narrates his own story, showing up in the flashbacks beside his younger self and even interrupting scenes to correct the director's "interpretation."There are moments where the "director" interrupts Roger's narration, particularly when Roger recounts falling in love with Ellen ( Crystal Reed).
Ted Lasso Wonders Whether He's Outstayed His Welcome in Season Three | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert
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"Ted Lasso," like Ted Lasso, is going through an existential crisis of its own.The Apple TV+ show was a pandemic bastion, to be sure, a paean to the kind of niceness and positivity we'd like to believe will win the day amid a world that grows more cynical every passing moment.
The iPhones in Ted Lasso are more annoying than ever
Three seasons in, you know what to expect from an episode of Ted Lasso by now.Wholesome humour, an unrealistically cosy vision of London, and lots, and lots (and lots) of Apple products.All are present and correct in the first episode of Season 3 which dropped this week - and while many of the performances are as delightful as ever, those iPhones and MacBooks increasingly feel like the stars of the show.
Washington Commanders sale news: Dan Snyder waiting for $7 billion, Jeff Bezos still lurking in the shadows?
Several semi-newsworthy stories/tweets/press conferences happened yesterday in the ongoing saga that is Dan Snyder selling the Washington Commanders.It has been quiet since the New York Post put out a speculative story about Jeff Bezos possibly selling the Washington Post to help persuade Dan Snyder, who reportedly doesn't want to do business him, to sell him the team.
DCI John Caldwell: The senior officer who led several high-profile murder probes
One of the high-profile investigations headed up by John Caldwell was the murder of PSNI officer Ronan Kerr in the same town where the senior detective was gunned down.The killing of Constable Kerr was blamed on dissident republicans styling themselves as the New IRA the same renegade group police suspect of shooting Detective Chief Inspector Caldwell on Wednesday night.
Bernardo Silva insists Ronaldo's United drama will not distract Portugal in Qatar
Bernardo Silva has insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo's acrimonious fallout with Manchester United is not a distraction for Portugal and described the mood in the camp as top, top, top before their World Cup campaign.The Manchester City midfielder was speaking before Portugal's opening training session at the Al Shahaniya Sports Club near Doha, with Ronaldo being the captain of Fernando Santos's team.
DeMarcus Lawrence slips in worrisome injury update in casual press conference
An NFL team is never going to give away information that could cause an uproar or help their opponent.That's why Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy always keeps it very simple in his press conferences when it comes to injury updates."He looks good.""He's improving but no timeline."
Students demand San Jose State fix homelessness response, provide emergency shelter
SAN JOSE - Student advocates are calling on San Jose State University leaders to make good on their promise to provide resources for students who are sleeping in cars, couches, the campus library and even the streets because they can't afford housing in one of the country's most-expensive housing markets.
The Opener: Extensions, Press Conferences, Marlins
With Spring Training now a matter of days away, here are three things we'll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. Are more extensions on the way?The Padres once again surprised the baseball world yesterday, this time by extending on a deal that guarantees the right-hander $90MM in new money over five additional years.
Photos: Red Sox spring training begins as pitchers and catchers arrive
Red Sox Pitchers and catchers officially reported on Wednesday.Wednesday was the first day for Red Sox pitchers and catchers to report to Spring Training.While some players around the league arrived at camp early due to their commitment to the World Baseball Classic, the Red Sox didn't have any pitchers in that situation.
Police reject suggestions Nicola Bulley could have been a victim of crime
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Police have rejected suggestions that missing mother-of-two Nicola Bulley could have been a victim of crime.Supt Sally Riley, of Lancashire Police, said every single potential suspicion or criminal suggestion that had come in, had been looked at by detectives and discounted.
Police will not tolerate' people breaking into houses to find missing mother
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Police investigating the disappearance of Nicola Bulley have warned they will not tolerate people committing criminal offences by breaking into empty or derelict riverside properties to try to find the missing mother-of-two.
Cody Bellinger Talks About Unceremonious End to Time in LA
When the Dodgers non-tendered former MVP Cody Bellinger last month, it was both unsurprising and a shock to the system.Bellinger, who spent six seasons in Los Angeles and looked like a future Hall of Famer for the first three, had a fall so precipitous you could legitimately say it was unprecedented.
It seems like the World Cup just started, but it's already time to start sending teams home.The United States play Iran in their final match of the group stage needing a victory, and there is suddenly some off-the-field drama ratcheting up the temperature ahead of the game.Here's a primer on how to watch the massive World Cup match and what to expect from the occasion.
Aaron Boone's Yankees future should be up in the air
The Houston Astros have once again eliminated the New York Yankees in the ALCS; this time, they couldn't even win a game.The loss stings just as much as the other two times it happened.The World Series matchup is set with the Philadelphia Phillies emerging from the National League bracket, and the Yankees will be watching from the couch.
2 students among 6 hurt in Oakland shooting, police chief says
More than 30 rounds were fired by at least two shooters on an Oakland school campus in the Eastmont Hills neighborhood that left six people, including two students, injured Wednesday afternoon, LeRonne Armstrong, chief of the Oakland Police Department, said.
Julius Randle after 46-point outing at Washington: "Just came out aggressive"
Make it four wins in a row, folks.Perhaps you have forgotten, but the last time we reported on a New York Knicks game it was all the way back on Feb. 15 with the All-Star game still to be played.Nothing has changed, though, as the Knickerbockers returned to action on Friday in DC and did what they had us accustomed to these days: winning games.
MENLO PARK, Calif.Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, will begin a new subscription service called Meta Verified.Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg made the announcement in his Meta Channel on Instagram Sunday morning.Zuckerberg said the subscription will let users: verify their accounts with a government-issued ID get a blue badge protect accounts from extra impersonation have direct access to customer support The cost of the service will be $12 per month for web use and $15 per month on iOS.
Five key findings from Boris Johnson inquiry update
MPs investigating whether Boris Johnson misled Parliament over lockdown gatherings in Downing Street have produced an update on their investigation.Parliament voted for the cross-party Privileges Committee to examine the matter last year.In a statement, released at the same time as the committee's update, the former prime minister argued there was "no evidence in the report that I knowingly or recklessly misled parliament, or that I failed to update parliament in a timely manner."
The partygate inquiry: The key questions facing Boris Johnson
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Commons Privileges Committee has set out the key issues it intends to examine in its inquiry into whether Boris Johnson misled Parliament over lockdown parties in Downing Street.
Chris Perkins: Mike McDaniel deals with tough learning curve in rookie season as Dolphins coach
Mike McDaniel hasn't been able to find the answers.He hasn't found the answers to what defenses are doing to his offense, he hasn't found the answers for why his defense allows 28 points per game on the road and 16 points per game at home, and he hasn't found the answers to his team's five-game losing streak heading into Sunday's finale against the New York Jets and aging quarterback Joe Flacco.
Yankees Social Media Spotlight: Merry Christmas from the Yanks
Since the start of the pandemic, we have kept you posted on what the Yankees have been up to on social media.The MLB season has come to an end, but we'll continue to see action from our favorite players and Yankee figures.Here's your weekly update on what your favorite Yankees have been doing on social media!
LeBron James tells media to ask Rob Pelinka about trading draft picks
With Anthony Davis' injury that will keep him out for at least a month, a lot of focus on the Lakers will be placed on the team's front office.A trade or trades had long been discussed by fans and front office alike but now with Davis down, the Lakers are in a spot where they can potentially either make or break the season depending on if they do a trade or not.
The Yankees' middle infield is wide open according to Hal Steinbrenner
On November 15th, an interview was released from the YES Network between Meredith Marakovits and Hal Steinbrenner.They spoke about a myriad of topics, including the American League Championship Series loss to the Houston Astros and why he believed it happened, as well as Hal's perception of the narrative that the Yankees are "stagnant."
Washington vs Philadelphia Week 10: 5 Questions with Bleeding Green Nation
It's week 10 of the NFL season and the 4-5 Washington Commanders will be facing a 8-0 Eagles team in Philadelphia.The teams meet up for the second time this year, with Philadelphia getting close to locking up a playoff spot, and Washington just looking to keep the hopes of a Wild Card berth alive.The last time these two teams met, Carson Wentz was sacked 9 times and the Eagles rolled 24-8.
Buffalo woman saves man with severe frostbite after getting him out of the storm and pleading for help in a Facebook livestream - Social Media Explorer
Buffalo's woman, Mary Ann Williams, saw that a man was being caught by a storm-forced storm in western New York.Sha'Kyra Aughtry said she was home when she heard someone screaming on her street.A man called for her help, and she was able to see him through her windows.Aughtry's boyfriend carried the man, 64-year-old Joe White, into the house, and she used a blow dryer to melt the ice off his red and blistered hands and used a "grass cutter" to take his rings off, she said in a Facebook livestream.
Chris Perkins: Mike McDaniel has proven he's different, now he must prove he can take Dolphins to next level
This is the time of year that we reach a decision on Dolphins rookie coach Mike McDaniel - crunch time - as Miami faces its final stretch of crucial games with so much at stake.Everyone likes McDaniel.We enjoy his wise-cracking answers during press conferences.He's funny.He's refreshing.We enjoy his creative offense.
The 5 o'clock club survey: What is Washington's biggest injury-related issue at the moment?
Members who visit Hogs Haven regularly will probably realize that we normally have an article around this time every week with survey questions.We collect the votes, then publish an article later in the week with the results of the survey.This week will be a little bit different.Unfortunately, the guy who does all of the background work of managing the polls, the results and the graphics for the results article is down with a rough case of COVID.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer chooses much of the Democratic leadership team, and there's been no decision on whether he would fill the vacant assistant leader slot or make another change.The New Yorker oversees a sprawling set of advisers, and the top four leaders often appear together at press conferences and events.
Jayson Tatum on Hiding Toriah Lachell's Pregnancy Before NBA Draft: 'I Was Terrified'
Megan Briggs/Getty Images Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum says he was "terrified" and struggled to accept the news that he and then-girlfriend Toriah Lachell would welcome a child in 2017.In an interview on In Depth with Graham Bensinger, Tatum said Lachell told him of the pregnancy when the 2016-17 school year was nearing its end.
Biden Says He 'can Beat' Former US President Donald Trump Again - Towleroad Gay News
Washington (AFP) - US President Joe Biden on Tuesday voiced confidence that he could beat his predecessor Donald Trump in a 2024 rematch - even as he acknowledged the country could sink back into recession under his leadership.
Oakland shooting at school campus that left 6 injured believed to have been gang-related, police say
Oakland police are still working to identify two people who opened fire on a school campus Wednesday in what police described as a targeted shooting resulting from gang related violence.Six people were injured in the shooting at the King Estate campus in East Oakland, which police say was caused by group and gang violence and is related to ongoing violence in the city.The six people who were shot in the incident included two students, a counselor, a campus security guard and two others who work at the school, according to Armstrong.
Falling object from airplane nearly hits Maine State House
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - A metal object believed to have fallen from a trans-Atlantic jet came crashing down outside the Maine State House, landing with a loud bang just feet from Capitol Police worker, officials said Monday.
The new science coming from the James Webb telescope has astronomers giddy
As the first James Webb Space Telescope images appeared in New York's Times Square and everywhere else, scientists got to work diving deep into the data.
'They were having a go at Victorians': how the Liberals miscalculated the 'anti-Dan' election strategy
Victoria's premier, Daniel Andrews, appeared once alongside the Labor leader, Anthony Albanese, during the six-week election campaign and spoke for just three-and-a-half minutes, during which he reminded voters of the state's "darkest time" - its several lockdowns.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gets engaged to longtime partner Riley Roberts
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took a break between visiting Amazon union workers and endorsing progressive candidates to get engaged to her longtime partner Riley Roberts.
The nerve centres: inside the Coalition and Labor election campaign headquarters
All the focus of an election is on the leaders' planes and travelling parties criss-crossing the nation for press conferences and photo ops, but behind every decision or smallest detail are the nerve centres of the whole operation - the Coalition and Labor campaign headquarters.
Psaki swaps White House for MSNBC as politics-to-TV pipeline chugs along
he routine trafficking of political personnel in America to the nation's television networks hit a road bump last week after staffers at NBC News complained about White House press secretary Jen Psaki's rumor-as-fact plans to join the liberal news outlet MSNBC when she leaves her West Wing post this summer.
Another Chicago Tortilla Maker Is Accused of Ignoring Poor Working Conditions
The improvements in working conditions for employees at El Milagro have left other tortillería workers wondering if labor organizing could have the same impact for them.