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The Cavaliers remain the favorites to win it all. LeBron and Co., who opened at 5-to-2 odds and sit at 7-to-2 at the All-Star break, labored through some difficulties in late December and early January, but have lost just twice in their last 16 games. This season’s biggest surprise has been the Hawks, who began the season at 60-to-1 odds. Amid their 18-game win streak, they elevated to favorite status for the NBA title, and they had four players representing the East in the All-Star Game....

MORE: 2016 NBA Draft live blog The presumptive No. 1 overall pick in Thursday night’s draft walked into Barclays Center in Brooklyn suited and booted, calm, cool and collected, but a cameraman just couldn’t keep it together. As Simmons approached him, the videographer collided with a man standing behind him and fell, helplessly, to the ground. Simmons, who averaged 19 points, 11 rebounds and nearly five assists in his lone season at LSU, kept his cool and kept it moving....

As many as 42 teams will be participating in the championship which will be played on a league-cum-knockout basis at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium. This edition will see four new teams – Hockey Gangpur (Odisha), Vidarbha Hockey Association, Central Reserve Police Force and Food Corporation of India. The tournament will be played in two phases – Division A and B. There will be 20 teams competing in Division A while Division B will see 22....

College Football Playoff runner-up Alabama finished first in 247Sports’ Composite rankings for a record seventh consecutive year. The Crimson Tide were followed by Ohio State, Georgia, USC and Michigan. BENDER: Signing Day winners and losers Below are the players who signed National Letters of Intent on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, with the schools ranked in 247Sports’ top five classes: No. 1 Alabama Christopher Allen, LB, Baton Rouge, La. (Southern University Lab School) Elliott Baker, OL, San Francisco (Archbishop Riordan/City College of San Francisco) Markail Benton, LB, Phenix City, Ala....

Strasburg was pulled from Friday night’s start against the Reds after issuing a leadoff walk in the second inning. He told manager Matt Williams that his neck had tightened up. The Reds went on to lose 5-2. MORE: Tanaka to return | A-Rod vs. Bonds: RBI edition | Padres’ walk-off grand slam Talking with reporters after the game, Strasburg said he felt fine in the first inning, but his neck stiffened in the second inning....

Stephen Strasburg’s losing streak never had a chance to get going. The Nationals ace allowed just three hits over seven scoreless innings to shut down the Indians 4-1 in a potential World Series preview. Strasburg (14-1, 2.68 ERA), who was beaten by the Dodgers on July 21, bounced back with seven strikeouts to move to an incredible 20-3 since Aug. 8 of last season. MORE: Paps puts Nats in bind | Nats eyeing Joey Bats?...

It’s not unreasonable to suggest that Wednesday’s interleague meeting between the Indians and Nationals might be a preview of the World Series this October. That remains to be seen, but the two concluded an interesting two-game series Wednesday, as the Nats earned a series split with a 7-4 victory. MORE: Stars who could provide a boost when they come off DL Outfielder Jayson Werth doubled and scored in the first, then belted a three-run home run — his 15th this season — an inning later to key the win....

Now as a United States District Judge, she administered that oath to become a citizen. Marmolejo, a district judge for the U.S. Southern District, presided over the oath ceremony Tuesday in Laredo for 350 people who became citizens. “I can tell you as one of the two district judges in Laredo that are presiding over the naturalization ceremonies, it is one of the most joyous things,” Marmolejo told the Laredo Morning Times....

The 23-year-old is said to have reached an impasse in contract negotiations with the Basque club and reports in Spain this week say Madrid are ready to activate his release clause, which is said to be just €20million. The Spanish champions are also still rumoured to be interested in signing a marquee goalkeeper at the end of the season, with Manchester United’s David de Gea and Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois regularly linked....

Now, all eyes are on the Warriors once more as they easily remain the overwhelming favorites to add another Larry O’Brien trophy to their collection. With a season-ending injury to any of their key players as the only real threat to their chances this year, it is expected that the Warriors will not be tested the way they were in the West finals last time by either a healthy Houston Rockets or a LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers....

Beal also became an NBA All-Star after making it to the prestigious list last year, for the first time in his career. He is currently on the shortlist of the best shooting guards in the NBA, and is definitely an asset for the Wizards. In this article, let us take a look at five of Bradley Beal’s highest-scoring games in the NBA. #5. 41 vs Los Angeles Clippers, 18 December 2016 Stat line: 41 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal on 56....

They appear lost, tired and lack talent. At this point all they want is a top lottery pick and for their best player - Kristaps Porzingis - to recover from his Achilles injury in normal shape. Nothing else seems to be working for them and don’t look interested in anything else. They look lost, they look tired and they lack talent. At this point all they want is to get a top lottery pick and for their best player Kristaps Porzingis to get back into normal shape....

Celtics are coming off a defeat against the San Antonio Spurs, whereas Wolves lost to the New Orlean Pelicans on Monday. Both the teams will be looking to jump-back from their previous losses. Celtics have an advantage of playing at home tonight and will be looking to capitalize the situation. Let us see how things stand for both teams tonight. The Boston Celtics perspective Boston Celtics are still finding themselves this season as they have dropped to the fifth position in the Eastern Conference....

Davis, it has been widely reported, has also spoken to his teammates before informing them of his decision. Well, this has now become the biggest story to break out since Kawhi Leonard asked to be traded away from the San Antonio Spurs. Davis had tried his best to win with the Pelicans’ makeshift roster season after season but has finally made a decision of moving on to bigger and better things....

However, we will be talking about the players who are quietly having a great season in the NBA but are not generating as much buzz as their big market colleagues. Jonathan Isaac- DPOY candidate Jonathan Isaac was a candidate for the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award- only an unfortunate left knee injury 32 games in stopped him from achieving a well-deserved All-Defensive spot this year. However, he will be looking to bounce back in the upcoming restart planned by the NBA in Orlando....

2K Sports has impressed fans with improved graphics, gameplay additions and a host of new features. They have released frequent updates and patches to ensure constant improvement. 2K Sports have also addressed any errors or bugs to ensure that millions of gamers enjoy a smooth NBA 2K22 gaming experience. One of the main features in NBA 2K22 is MyLeague, where you can get the ultimate regular season and playoff experience....

Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs will be the obstacle players will have to overcome in the next two weeks if they hope to obtain their reward. For the online gaming community, NBA 2K22 is consistently rolling out fresh content every week, and the items they gain from them are too good to pass up. RELATED: New Out Of Position Series Hits NBA 2K22 Duncan, a 19-year veteran who spent all his time in San Antonio, is a five-time NBA Champion, 15-time All-Star, and three-time Finals MVP....

RELATED: NBA 2K23: Best Teams To Play For As A Point Guard But contact dunks in NBA 2K23 are all business. It is indeed entertaining to posterize a poor defender, but an in-position defender, more often than not, will be blocking the ball or turning the dunk into a low-quality layup. By meeting the right contact dunk requirements, players can slam the ball down in traffic on the interior....

“Through postgame video review, we have determined that Minnesota’s Kevin Love was fouled on the right arm by Dallas’ Shawn Marion while attempting a two-point field goal,” NBA president Rod Thorn said in a statement. “Love should have been awarded two free throws with one second left on the clock.” MORE: Video of the play in question | SN’s latest Mock Draft Dallas led by 19 late in the first half and seven with 3 minutes to play, but the Wolves had the ball down two in the closing seconds....