Brooklyn will now look at retooling their roster this offseason by putting the right pieces around Kevin Durant and if he re-signs, Kyrie Irving. But could the Nets shake things up even further and fire coach Steve Nash? Usually, a demoralizing sweep like the one Brooklyn just experienced could result in a coach getting fired. But Nash has had to deal with a lot in his first two seasons with the Nets....
His latest sneaker is the KD8 “P.G. County”, released Wednesday at $180 a pair. The name references the longtime shorthand for Prince George’s County, where Durant grew up, but some locals believe the abbreviation carries a negative connotation. MORE: Sizing up the early leaders in Durant’s free agency | Finding the truth in Durant-to-the-Wizards hype Barry Hudson, a spokesman for the county executive, told NBC4 in Washington that the county contacted Nike when it learned what the shoe would be called, asking them to change the name....
In a new Sprint ad, Durant is laying down the law in his very own cheesy lawyer commercial about helping clients cut their cell phone bills. MORE: Durant doesn’t like the media | Steph Curry honors Chapel Hill shooting victim | All-Star weekend photos He really delivers his one line with conviction, but I’m rather disappointed the law degree isn’t real. Can someone please give Durant his own Judge Judy-type daytime TV show?...
Specifics were not immediately available. Harvick, the 2015 Sprint Cup champion, joined the team in 2014. He left Richard Childress Racing and now nine of his 32 career Sprint Cup victories are with SHR. MORE: Rumored move to Hendrick | Made sense | But Harvick called b— “It was a big decision to join Stewart-Haas Racing and it has turned out to be my best decision,” Harvick said in a team release....
Harvick, who was to start fourth, was penalized for adjustments made after prerace inspection, according to multiple reports. He rallied quickly in the opening laps, then lost position again when a caution came out during a pit sequence and spent the rest of the day trying to recover. Harvick would go on to finish 20th. After his early recovery, Harvick spent much of the race battling to get back on the lead lap, and his car just didn’t show the muscle that it did early in the race as the laps wore on throughout the event....
Harvick and his family were alerted by a fire alarm in the wee hours of the morning Nov. 27, and the Oak Ridge, N.C., Fire Department responded. The fire started between the basement ceiling and the main level of the house. Firefighters located the blaze with the help of thermal imaging cameras. Harvick said the fire likely started when a floor joist underneath a fireplace ignited. The fire heavily damaged the Harvick's $4....
He expected it — especially from Edwards. “I don’t think there’s any real love lost between the two of us,” Harvick said. MORE: Photos of fantastic finish | Dale Jr. continues hot start | Tough day for RCR Harvick and Edwards were involved in one of the ugliest feuds and nastiest confrontations in recent memory, starting with a physical clash inside the garage at Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2008. Angry over comments Harvick made about him after a wreck at Talladega the previous week, Edwards confronted Harvick in the Nationwide Series garage at Charlotte in October 2008....
Sunday, members of the union will vote on the new offer that has cost-of-living adjustments, as well as a $1.10 per hour raise for all employees. The agreement also maintains employees’ health care benefits. The results of the vote are expected to be announced Tuesday. Union officials declines to comment to The Associated Press on Thursday regarding the details of the new proposed five-year deal. Late last month, the company said it planned to begin hiring permanent replacements for the striking workers....
“Everything’s at stake in this election,” said Loeffler during a Sunday interview on Fox News. “The future of our country is on the ballot on January 5 right here in Georgia…We know that if [Senate Democratic Leader] Chuck Schumer gets his way and says, ‘Now we take Georgia then we change America,’ they would fundamentally and radically change America for the worse.” The incumbent Georgia senator continued: “We are not going to let that happen....
Paxton, 59, was being issued a subpoena at his home for a court hearing on Tuesday in relation to a lawsuit from non-profit groups seeking to fund out-of-state abortions for Texans. According to an affidavit filed in federal court, Ernesto Martin Herrera, a process server, arrived at the attorney general’s home to serve the subpoena and was greeted by state Sen. Paxton, The Texas Tribune reported. Herrera said Angela Paxton told him her husband was busy on the phone and he “was in a hurry to leave....
Indie development studio Ember Lab was first founded back in 2009, creating animated commercials and even a short film based on The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask titled Terrible Fate. Kena: Bridge of Spirits became the studio’s “natural next step.” Ember Lab’s debut game is a story-driven action-adventure with unique mechanics such as using a staff as Kena’s main weapon and using her magical abilities to guide spirits. RELATED: Sony Reportedly Downsizing PlayStation Japan Studio...
Kenin, the 19-year-old American, was too good for third seed Monica Puig 6-3 6-1 in their last-eight clash in Quebec City. The fifth seed lost just six points on serve, cruising to victory in 55 minutes at the WTA International event. Kenin will face qualifier Jessica Pegula after the American upset Croatian second seed Petra Martic 6-3 7-5. The other semi-final will see Watson face eighth seed Pauline Parmentier....
Faried was hit in the head and neck area by teammate Will Barton while fighting for a rebound late in the overtime period. MORE: Bold NBA predictions for 2016 | Stephen Curry re-injures shin Medical personnel attended to Faried on the sideline following the play. He later sat down along the baseline before being put on a stretcher after the game ended. Yahoo! Sports reported that Faried told medical personnel he had feeling in his hands and feet and was heading to the hospital for precautionary x-rays....
During a news conference in January 2018, the Kenosha County sheriff addressed the media after five suspects were arrested for allegedly stealing several thousands of dollars in merchandise before crashing into another vehicle while trying to evade the police. “I think at some point society has to get so fed up that they are no longer willing to tolerate people who are not an asset to society,” Beth said. “I think we have to create a threshold where, once you cross the threshold, Wisconsin, the United States, builds warehouses where we put these people who have been deemed to be no longer an asset, that are really a detriment, like these five people....
Willie Cauley-Stein, one of the nation’s top 10 centers, continues to recover from left ankle surgery. And, according to the Courier-Journal of Louisville, freshman forward Trey Lyles will miss the action as well. He is recovering from repairs to his left leg. Both players are expected to be ready for October’s start of practice. “Both Willie and Trey could probably play if they really wanted to, but I’m not taking a chance on either kid,” coach John Calipari wrote on Twitter....
Kentucky and Connecticut — a No. 8 seed vs. a No. 7 seed — took the court Monday night as the last 2014 NCAA Tournament participants still dancing. But, for the fourth time in school history, the UConn Huskies emerge as national champions. DeCourcy: Napier’s perfect ending puts UConn on top of college basketball Here's how it happened: Second half 10:13 p.m. OK, this happened moments after the first half ended, but have to mention it here....
Symptoms Keratoconus may start appearing in the teenage years and level off after the age of 40. In the early stages, it may go unnoticed. Although keratoconus always seems to be worse in one eye, it is usually a condition that occurs in both eyes. When keratoconus progresses, vision becomes very blurry and distorted. Vision worsens because, as the cornea bulges forward, irregular astigmatism (imperfection of the curvature of the eye) and nearsightedness (seeing near objects clearly, while objects farther away are blurry) develop....
“Most of us couldn’t go back to our offices during Kavanaugh without getting spit on,” Graham said. “I hope that doesn’t happen to you all. I don’t think it will.” Kavanaugh’s hearings in 2018 were highly contentious after the conservative judge was accused by several women of sexual misconduct when he was in high school and college. He denied all of the claims. The Senate voted to confirm him in a 50 to 48 vote....
As we all know, Jose Mourinho has spoken of the Chelsea team reaching a level of maturity and the players beginning to understand his mentality and philosophy. At different times during the course of the season he has called out players such as Juan Mata and De Bruyne for having to adapt to his style and the way he wants them to play. Juan Mata has kept his head down, worked hard and forced himself into Mourinho’s plans and delivered a great performance in the win against Southampton last weekend, playing the full ninety minutes....
