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• fansided.com3 hour(s) ago
• Heres what NBA officials said about controversial no-call on LeBron James vs Celtics
• On a last-second drive, LeBron James appeared to sustain contact from Jayson Tatum, yet a foul wasn’t called. Here’s what NBA officials said. The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Boston Celtics by four points in overtime on Saturday following a controversial fourth-quarter-ending no-call where LeBron James drove to the rim and appeared to get hit by Jayson Tatum’s attempt to block the ball. James was visibly upset over the no-call, and Patrick Beverley’s response — which involved pulling a camera out to show a referee and prove his point...
• Heavy.com7 hour(s) ago
• Lakers Star LeBron James Rips Into Refs After OT Loss to Celtics
• Getty Images LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers did not hold back with their criticism of the officials after a crucial foul was missed in the final seconds of regulation against the Boston Celtics. James went up for a layup in the waning moments of the matchup that would have served as the game-winner and was hacked on the arm by Celtics star Jayson Tatum. However, no foul was called and...
• thedailybeast.com10 hour(s) ago
• We’ve Done Lots for Ukraine, but Winning Will Take Much More
• While the Western commitment to send tanks to Ukraine was a welcome breakthrough, it should not be seen as a panacea. At this crucial juncture in the war between Russia and Ukraine, the outcome of the conflict is far from clear and it will take at least two major shifts in U.S. and NATO policies to capitalize on the successes achieved by Kyiv during the past year. The first change required is to recognize that it is time to move toward an even more aggressive approach toward providing Ukraine with...
• Heavy.com10 hour(s) ago
• Kevin Durant Has Wildly Strong Words for LeBron: ’It’s Gonna Set the Precedent’
• Getty LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets. It’s no secret that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is one of the greatest players of all time. His Lakers aren’t having the best season, as they currently sit at 23-26 on the season, good for 13th in the Western Conference, but he’s been playing extremely well. For the past 20 years, James has dominated the league. He’s won four championships (including one with the Lakers in 2020), four MVPs, and is...
• thedailybeast.com12 hour(s) ago
• How a Long Island Car Crash Saved a Family in Ukraine
• At first, Gia Savocchi of Long Island thought the Instagram message she received late last week from a man with a name spelled out in Cyrillic letters was a scam. Then she saw the photos that Serhiy Lutskyi sent of the dark blue 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen that she had reluctantly sold for scrap more than a year ago. And what she learned next was extraordinary: Lutskyi told her that the junked car had ended up in Ukraine and enabled him and his family to escape the horrors of war....
• the-sun.com12 hour(s) ago
• William and Harry need their heads banging together to end their war, says Harry Redknapp
• EX-Premier League boss Harry Redknapp reckons Princes William and Harry need their heads banging together to end their war. The I’m A Celeb winner — a dad of two sons — said: “I’ve met Harry and William a few times. It’s sad what’s going on. 2Princes Harry and William should sort out their differences, says Harry RedknappCredit: AP “I want to bang their heads together and sort it out but William’s done nothing wrong has he? He’s just got on with it. “I’ve always loved Harry but I don’t like...
• the-sun.com12 hour(s) ago
• Menacing German Leopard II tanks seen heading towards Ukraine as vital Western armour set to drive out Russians
• DEADLY Leopard-II tanks have been seen on the prowl as theyre shipped east towards Ukraine after Germany made good on their promise to help in the fight against Russia. Footage that appeared on Saturday shows the menacing war machines lined up on freight trains as a huge logistics operation is launched to help rearm Ukraine to drive out Putins troops. 9Video seems to show the tanks being transported towards Ukraine 9Ukrainian tanks have faced fierce battle and the forces need assistanceCredit: Reuters 9The new tanks come as Putin steps up...
• mercurynews.com13 hour(s) ago
• News | Lottery ticket sold at San Leandro gas station wins $350,357
• A ticket for the Fantasy 5 lottery sold at a Valero station in San Leandro had the five winning numbers needed to secure the $350,357 grand prize. The winning numbers were 8, 13, 28, 30 and 35. People who play the Fantasy 5 lottery can win in multiple ways — a ticket with 4 matching numbers yields a $400 prize, and a ticket with three matching numbers gets the player a $15 prize. In this draw, there were 266 tickets with four matching numbers and 8,587 tickets with three matching...
• dailymail.co.uk13 hour(s) ago
• The complacent assumption of Germany’s superiority is under the spotlight like never before after its dithering over sending tanks to Ukraine
• It seems a very long time ago when we were all told that ‘Germany does it ­better’, and was ‘a grown-up country… unlike Brexit Britain’. Back then, The Economist magazine bowed to no one in its adoration of Berlin, declaring: ‘Whatever the question, the answer is Germany.’ Well, surely not any more. Germany is in the grip of a never-ending bout of angst – with many areas of life rapidly going wrong. Last week, the German government – having resisted the call for months – finally ended its prevarication over...
• the-sun.com14 hour(s) ago
• One in four of Putin’s troops fighting in Ukraine are convicts sprung from jail — including killers
• ONE in four Russians fighting in Ukraine are convicts sprung from jail — including killers, it was revealed yesterday. The lags are promised a full pardon for crimes if they survive six months on the front line. 2One in four Russians fighting for Putin are convicts sprung from jail, it has emergedCredit: AP 2Shocked residents pictured after a Russian missile attack in the Ukrainian town of GlevakhaCredit: Getty UK military expert Ian Stubbs made the revelation as the first anniversary of the conflict looms next month. But he warned tyrant...
• Heavy.com14 hour(s) ago
• New Fred VanVleet Twist Could Help Lakers Secure Blockbuster Deal
• Getty Fred VanVleet of the Toronto Raptors goes to the hoop against the Los Angeles Lakers. After bringing home the NBA Championship in The Bubble in 2020, the Los Angeles Lakers have failed to find any more success. They were bounced from the playoffs in the first round in 2021, they failed to even make the Play-In Tournament in 2022, and so far this year, they’re just 23-26 and sitting in 13th place in the Western Conference standings. However, with the February 9 trade deadline rapidly approaching, they...
• Heavy.com15 hour(s) ago
• Nets Superstar Kevin Durant Sends Strong Message on Lakers LeBron James
• Getty LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks to Kevin Durant #35 now of the Brooklyn Nets Respect for the game and an appreciation for basketball in its purest form. These are the kinds of things some might say when describing Brooklyn Nets (29-19) superstar Kevin Durant’s approach to the sport. He has spoken openly of being past the pursuit of a championship – not that he does not want to win or won’t do everything in his power to do so. But Durant says he...
• Heavy.com16 hour(s) ago
• Anthony Davis Gets Honest on Injury After Return in Big Lakers Win
• Getty Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s been a rough season for the Los Angeles Lakers thus far. After failing to make the playoffs (or Play-In Tournament) last year, they’re aiming to get back there this season. Unfortunately, they’ve dealt with some unfortunate injury luck this season. The biggest injury they’ve dealt with this season involved Anthony Davis, who missed 20 games with an injured right foot. He hadn’t appeared in a game for the Lakers since December 16, but returned to action in their January...
• fansided.com19 hour(s) ago
• NFL rumors: Bears could have bidding war for No. 1 pick trade
• The Chicago Bears can pit two rival teams against each other for the No. 1 overall pick in 2023. Although the Chicago Bears have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, it is probably in their best interest to trade it for assets and build the best team it possibly can around their franchise quarterback Justin Fields. If they were to stand pat at draft at No. 1, going with either Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. or Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter would make a ton...
• the-sun.com19 hour(s) ago
• Putin to launch ‘pre-emptive strike’ on West in just weeks to mark one year anniversary of invasion of Ukraine
• VLADIMIR Putin is set to launch a pre-emptive strike on the West to mark the one year anniversary of his ruthless campaign in Ukraine. Satellite photos show Putins forces building up fortifications as Moscow prepares for an offensive next month. 5A satellite image from January 2023 that shows Russia building news lines of defenceCredit: Sentinel Hub EO Browser 5Mad Vlad is expected to launch a new offensive on February 24Credit: AP The new Russian fortifications can be seen all along the front in Luhansk, from the Russian border down to...
• washingtonexaminer.com21 hour(s) ago
• Air Force general warns troops of war with China by 2025, disagreeing with Pentagon assessment
• A four-star Air Force general sent a memo to the officers he commands informing them of his belief, and the preparations expected for a U.S. war with China by 2025. Gen. Michael A. Minihan, who heads Air Mobility Command and oversees the service’s fleet of transport and refueling aircraft, sent the memo on Friday, though dated Feb. 1, 2023, that said the conditions will be ripe for war for Chinese leader Xi Jinping in 2025. His assessment provides a much shorter timeline than other Pentagon officials, including Secretary of Defense...
• Heavy.com22 hour(s) ago
• Giants Field-Stretcher Tipped to Replace Chiefs Free Agent
• Getty A Giants field-stretcher is tipped to replace this Chiefs free agent. Finding a marquee wide receiver is a priority for the New York Giants this offseason, but the team still needs to keep what it has at the position. That won’t be easy if free agent Darius Slayton winds up on the radar of an annual Super Bowl contender like the Kansas City Chiefs. Slayton is being tipped as a replacement for Chiefs’ free agent Juju Smith-Schuster by Yardbarker’s Clark Dalton. Smith-Schuster is also set to hit...
• the-sun.com23 hour(s) ago
• I’m a cleaning expert – how to banish water rings in minutes using something you’ll already have in your bedroom
• CLEANING up after guests can be bad enough without having to deal with water rings on your furniture. If someone forgets to use a coaster, dont worry, theres a simple solution to that ugly stain on your table. 2TikTok user Haley Jones shows a water ring on her kitchen tableCredit: TikTok/meandmrjones As the summer heat sets in, condensation marks on your wooden furniture becomes yet another cleaning worry. But fear not, we have the solution. TikTok user and DIYer Haley Jones swear by this simple two-step process. All you need...
• dailymail.co.uk24 hour(s) ago
• Six steps to Armageddon: In a chilling account, top military expert explains how Putin could launch nuclear strike if faces further humiliation in Ukraine
• The humiliating collapse of Vladimir Putins invasion force in Ukraine could be the final flash point needed to trigger a nuclear Armageddon that kills millions, a top military expert has chillingly warned.   Ex-British diplomat Tim Willasey-Wilsey outlined how the Russian despots barbaric war could descend into global carnage if his military collapses or mutinies in the face of unrelenting resistance from Kyivs forces, triggering an apocalyptic scenario.  The retired Foreign and Commonwealth Office directors comments come after a threat from one of Putins closest allies, former President Dmitry Medvedev, who...