In the first game of tonight's nationally-televised doubleheader, the Heat host the Nets and look for their first win against them this season (8 p.m. ET, TNT). Brooklyn has won and covered all three of the season’s previous meetings, the last of which by a 96-95 count as 9-point underdogs in Miami on March 12. Line: Miami -7, Total: 190 After an inauspicious start to the season, Brooklyn has found its groove at the right time....
“I can guarantee you there have been no discussions about the B.S. that you have read in the newspapers the last couple of days,” Riley said, via the Miami Herald. “I like our team and I want to see where we’re headed.” MORE: All-time best Miami Heat players Whiteside, who is averaging 12.5 points and 10.6 points per game this season, met with reporters a day earlier to address rumors that have the 7-footer possibly heading to either Houston, Sacramento or New York....
Governor Kate Brown on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in 25 counties as a result of a forecast of “multiple days of extreme heat with little or no cooling overnight.” According to KTVZ in Bend, the emergency declaration allowed the state’s fire marshal to temporarily lift a ban on self-service gas pumps. “Our understanding is that through the life of the emergency declaration, self-serve is allowed through [Sunday] in the applicable counties,” Alison Green, spokeswoman for the office of the state fire marshal, told the station....
Will they make Alabama DeVonta Smith the first receiver to win the award since 1991? He has arguably been the top player in the country, regardless of position, and he did nothing to refute that argument against Florida. Or maybe they’ll go with his quarterback in Mac Jones, who outdueled another Heisman favorite, Gators quarterback Kyle Trask, in the SEC championship game. Or maybe a dark horse candidate will earn enough votes for a come-from-behind victory?...
Jahn, 81, was struck on Saturday afternoon while riding on a street on Campton Hills, a suburb around 55 miles west of Chicago. According to Campton Hills Police Chief Steven Miller, Jahn apparently rode through a stop sign at an intersection and was hit by the two vehicles traveling in the opposite direction. Jahn was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of one of the vehicles was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries, reported ABC 7....
Involve your special person in planning for her own chemotherapy support, and prioritizing the list of tasks that may come up. Here are 10 ways for you to be a great chemo buddy. When you do talk, demonstrate how well you heard by restating what was said—this is a technique of reflective listening. Good listening skills can be used to increase understanding, clear up any confusion and reinforce your supportive relationship....
Most would–but then, Alex isn’t a red-blooded American. He’s the alter ego of a 24-year-old Indian named Abhinav Alexander who follows sports and Hollywood only because acting like a typical U.S. resident is a big part of his job. “Alex” mans a credit-card customer-support line for Spectramind, an Indian-run outsourcing firm in New Delhi that pays young, sharp Indian grads to adopt American personas and drudge through back-office work for corporations on the other side of the world....
The cause of hemangioblastomas is a mystery, although some people may develop them as part of a genetic syndrome called Von Hippel-Lindau disease (VHL). VHL is characterized by the growth of a variety of benign and malignant tumors. This article will discuss common symptoms of hemangioblastomas to watch out for, potential complications, and when to see a doctor for a diagnosis and treatment. Frequent Symptoms Most people with hemangioblastomas will develop symptoms, but this is not always the case....
Supporters of President Donald Trump took to the streets in Washington D.C. on Wednesday to protest the Congressional certification of state’s Electoral College votes, and eventually breached the Capitol building and were seen inside both the House and Senate chambers. As of Thursday night, 82 people had been arrested in connection with the riots, with the D.C. Metro Police and FBI actively searching for more and asking the public help to identify them....
The Pelicans were a popular sleeper pick for a breakout year entering the 2022-23 season. The return of Williamson — the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft and arguably the most-hyped prospect since LeBron James at the time — played a major role in those wishful projections. While it was unclear how impactful Williamson would be right away after missing the entire 2021-22 season due to a foot injury, New Orleans did enough without its superstar to prove it was a team worth keeping on your radar as the new season approached....
Among the most versatile of the leftovers is turkey meat, which is often used for various sandwiches, pies, casseroles and other dishes. How to Reheat Turkey Safely Leftovers are convenient as they usually simply require reheating with no fuss. However, there are some important factors to bear in mind to ensure you safely reheat turkey. The Right Cut Once your turkey has been fully cooked, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) advises cutting the turkey into smaller pieces before refrigeration....
A recent poll conducted by CNN/SSRS, surveyed 1,112 U.S. adults from May 7 to May 10. The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.7 percentage points. According to the poll, Biden has a large advantage over Trump among minority voters, as 69 percent of non-white voters chose the former vice president as their preferred candidate, while 26 percent sided with Trump. Among the remaining percentages, 1 percent of non-white voters said other, 2 percent said neither and 2 percent said they didn’t know or refused to answer....
From the sound of it, Weber’s season really will be unlike any Bachelor franchise ending fans have seen before. Fans know Weber is left to choose between two women: Hannah Ann Sluss and Madison Prewett. There’s now confirmation that he did and is officially in a relationship with one of his final two. This debunks all further rumors and theories, ones that include Hannah Brown, Kelley Flanagan or even one of the Bachelor producers....
The Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help (CASH) Act passed with a 275–134 vote in the House of Representatives on Monday. Forty-four Republicans joined Democrats in the chamber to support the bill, which would increase stimulus checks for Americans under a certain income level to $2,000. The vote came just days after President Donald Trump expressed his disappointment with the “ridiculously low” $600 stimulus check included in the $900 billion coronavirus relief package passed by Congress last week....
The Lions’ annual tradition of playing on the American holiday, which began in 1934, is nearly as old as the franchise itself. In fact, they’re the biggest reason why football and Thanksgiving are synonymous, even if the Lions haven’t enjoyed as much success on the holiday as other franchises. Here’s a brief history lesson, plus a full list of past games and how to watch the 2022 version while stuffing your face with turkey and pie....
Herniated Disc Symptoms The first symptom of a herniated disc is usually back pain followed by symptoms related to pinching and irritation of a nearby spinal nerve root—what is known as radiculopathy. The symptoms of radiculopathy include: TinglingNumbnessWeaknessElectrical sensations (e. g. , “pins and needles” feeling or burning) The area of the body in which radicular symptoms may be felt depends on the location of the herniated disc in the spine....
Hopkins Hill Fire Chief Frank Brown told Newsweek that a 10-month-old dog began barking, which woke up one of the homeowners and prompted him to investigate what was happening. He looked through the house’s sliding door and discovered the entire deck and porch were on fire. “He woke up everyone else,” Brown said. “But, their dog got him to be aware.” Brown said this is not the first time he’s heard of a dog alerting an owner to a potential emergency....
In the stat books, it’ll go down as Duke’s first non-conference home loss in 150 games, a streak that goes back to 2000—not long after Bain was born in Freeport, Bahamas. In the box score, the bucket goes down as just two of Bain’s 11 points in the colossal upset of a major college basketball powerhouse. For his hometown in The Bahamas, the layup that shook the college basketball world could help his family put some pieces back together even more quickly....
Trump took to his Truth Social platform on Friday and shared a screenshot showing three recent polls that found Walker, whom Trump has endorsed, beating Warnock in the Georgia Senate race. “Herschel is looking good—a shining star for Georgia,” the former president said. The polls in question showed Walker, a former football star, with a narrow lead over Warnock, who scored a surprise victory over Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler in a special election in January....
