While Harden finished with 32 points, 11 assists and six rebounds, Dante Exum made life difficult for the six-time All-Star in ways nobody else on the Jazz has been able to in the early going of their second round series. According to NBA.com, Exum matched up with Harden for 22 possessions in Game 2 and limited him to two points on 0-for-7 shooting from the field. Harden didn’t do much else in the minutes Exum defended him, either, totaling one assist to go along with one turnover and one trip to the free throw line....

Every player taking a even-strength shift outside the top six chased the puck more than he possessed it; Joe Vitale's 44.3 Corsi percentage, which measures the portion of shot attempts Pittsburgh took while he was on the ice, was the best in that department. Same goes for Brandon Sutter's six 5-on-5 goals. There were a few reasons for that; Pittsburgh started the season with a thin group of forwards that was exposed particularly after first-line winger Pascal Dupuis tore his ACL....

The Hawks will unveil new uniforms Wednesday morning, but early reviews of leaked images have fans turning up the Twitter hate. MORE: LeBron returns from social media hiatus | Which NBA team would draft you? The Atlanta Journal-Constution reported news of the leaked images Tuesday, and fans were quick to revolt. Don’t fret, Hawks. There were at least a few people who showed, if not enthusiasm, then tolerance. And hey, there were even a few who seemed to genuinely love the new look....

Hurst, who has his own history with depression, tracked Prescott down after the game to express his respect. The Falcons released an 11-second clip of the brief meeting on Tuesday, as part of a larger mic’d up segment on Hurst: MORE: Skip Bayless has ’no sympathy’ for Prescott Prescott on Sept. 9 detailed his issues with depression, which began during the COVID-19 pandemic and only grew worse with the April suicide of his older brother, Jace Prescott....

Hazard, 27, marked his 300th appearance for the Blues by scoring the winner as his side defeated United 1-0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday. Chelsea’s failure to qualify for next season’s Champions League has raised questions about Hazard’s future, with reports linking him with Real Madrid refusing to go away. When quizzed about his future after the FA Cup final, Hazard told BT Sport: “Now, we just need to focus, we have the World Cup, we have some holiday....

This is one of a myriad of reasons that has led to uncertainty over the future of manager Antonio Conte, whose presence at the club is influential in the steps they take going forward. The Italian has already shown that he is not afraid to make big changes, with last season’s top scorer Diego Costa notably shipped out to Atletico Madrid. Regardless of how the season ends for the Blues, alterations are clearly required and Goal takes a look at the players who should stay and those who should be cut loose at Stamford Bridge....

HBO and NFL Films’ must-see sports reality show centering on NFL training camp is almost here, and this year’s edition features the Oakland Raiders for the very first time. Chronicling the start of their final season in Oakland, the latest season of “Hard Knocks” features several storylines that are worth following over the course of the NFL’s preseason. From Jon Gruden to Antonio Brown, there’ll be no shortage of entertainment in the coming weeks....

Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith has been pressured on a league-high 30 percent of his dropbacks, sacked 45 times. Only Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers (46) and Jacksonville’s Blake Bortles (51) were sacked more this season. Brady has been dropped 38 times, ninth-most, behind an offensive line decimated by injuries. MORE: Who wins? Chiefs-Pats prediction | Picks against the spread Both defenses rank in the top 10 in total defense with the Chiefs seventh and Patriots ninth....

Myss, 45, got her first taste of national fame last year, with the hardcover publication of “Anatomy of the Spirit,” which hits The New York Times paperback best-seller list this Sunday. Her newest book, “Why People Don’t Heal,” was published last month, and there are 100,000 copies in print so far. Myss mines the same territory of mind-body interdependence as best-selling author Bernie Siegal. But while Siegal, a medical doctor, puts his emphasis on the body, Myss plugs the notion that illness represents a set of spiritual symptoms....

For a month-and-a-half, the defending champion Patriots had bobbled along in fits and starts, finishing their season with four losses in six games — including an embarrassing showing in a 20-10 loss to Miami — that cost them postseason home-field advantage. What had been an offensive juggernaut to open the year behind ticked-off quarterback Tom Brady was limping to the finish line, looking underwhelming ahead of the postseason. But the Patriots easily handled the Chiefs here at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, winning 27-20, pulling together that woebegone offense with three touchdowns against no turnovers....

Observe the hospital. Is it clean? Is it cluttered? Can you see dust on the floors? “Ask yourself, ‘Does it appear to be a safe hospital?’ " says Nina Shik, R.N., an infection-control professional at the University of Kansas Hospital. Talk to your doctor. Some procedures and conditions, like uncontrollable diabetes, are more prone to infection than others. Find out where you stand and ask your doctor what steps will be taken to reduce your risk....

With just 22 days until the Nov. 3 contest, the tactics were a representation of the parties’ platforms and how they view their winning election strategies. Barrett is expected to be confirmed before Election Day, as Democrats lack the votes to prevent it and don’t possess the power to delay it. Democrats doubled down on their rhetoric during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing that confirming the conservative judge will spell certain doom for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Obama-era health law that guarantees insurance protection to some 130 million Americans with pre-existing conditions, amid a raging global pandemic....

Having too many things to do and too little time on your hands, eating healthy may be low on the list of your priorities. On some days, full course meals are neglected in favor of quicker, lighter snacks. Let’s face it—snacking is natural. If you are hungry between meals, your body is telling you that it needs nutrition now. So you need to eat something to curb your hunger until your next meal....

I’m not. This really is a new Russia. I’m not talking only about the big changes: the collapse of communism and the development of democracy, however flawed and fragile. Those changes are now taken for granted, perhaps too much so. What has intrigued me just as much are the changes in individual behavior, Russia’s street-level transformation. I mean that quite literally. When I came back to Moscow in late 1994 I had forgotten the how-to’s of Russian traffic etiquette....

“While we are extremely disappointed, the health and welfare of Jarvis is our highest priority,” a statement from the Johnson family read. “We are excited that Jarvis has decided to accept his scholarship to the U and will remain a part of the basketball program. Coach (Richard) Pitino and his staff are looking forward to having Jarvis on campus, where he will get an outstanding college education while supporting the team in any way he can....

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) warns: “If it’s hot outside for you, it’s even hotter for your pet.” Here are some tips on how to keep your pets cool during a heat wave. Bring Your Pet Indoors Pets should be brought indoors during severe weather conditions, the National Weather Service (NWS) advises. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) advises: “Make sure your pets have a shady place to get out of the sun, be careful not to over-exercise them....

The Burnley goalkeeper was United’s number three when they won the Champions League in 2008, but opted not to renew his contract at Old Trafford, subsequently going on a further four loan spells before ultimately leaving permanently in 2010. Ibrahimovic ruled out for season Ferguson was unhappy with Heaton when the shot stopper broke the news, but he does not regret his choice after spells at Cardiff City and Bristol City eventually led to his impressive rise with Burnley, which has earned him England international recognition....

A district court judge in Arlington County, Va., ordered Olivera to spend 90 days in jail, then suspended 80 days of that sentence, according to USA Today Sports. MORE: Heinous crimes connected to athletes Olivera hasn’t played in the major leagues since his April 13 arrest, when police responded to a call for domestic disturbance at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Arlington. A woman identified as an acquaintance of Olivera said she had been assaulted....

Wisdom passed from Dorsett, the 1976 Heisman Trophy winner, to the presumptive 2013 favorite comes as Winston reaches the ceremony in New York under a cloud. MORE: Heisman Watch | Heisman winners gallery In addition to Winston, the Heisman Trophy finalists are Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel, Northern Illinois' Jordan Lynch, Boston College's Andre Williams, Alabama's AJ McCarron and Auburn's Tre Mason. Television coverage of the Heisman Trophy presentation begins at 8 p....