For the first 28 years of the sharpshooting competition, the format remained constant. Then, in 2014, the NBA added a rack of all money balls. Now, the 2020 version will include two shots from six feet behind the 3-point line, worth three points each. Shooters will also have 10 extra seconds to complete the contest, compensating for the added shots. MORE: Full list of NBA All-Star starters and reserves...
This year the NBA will ditch the sleeves and the one-color experiment, stealth jerseys and keep it simple. The jerseys will have players’ first names on the back. It’s a bit more subdued for the NBA these days but maybe that’s what the league needs. It’s a good way to get fans to buy into it since star players are recognized by their first name anyway. MORE: Gallery | Kobe is jealous of Tim Duncan | Derrick Rose leaves game with injury...
NBA commissioner Adam Silver hopes to negotiate this fall with the National Basketball Players Association on a new collective bargaining agreement that will answer that question. 2015-16 Rankings: PGs | SGs | SFs MORE: Grading each team’s offseason Silver told the Boston Globe that he has been talking with NBPA executive director Michele Roberts “on a regular basis” and is ready to proceed with talks. “We’re looking forward to engaging with the union,” Silver said....
The country’s biggest theater chains—such as Regal Cinemas and AMC—along with hundreds of independent cinemas are participating for what will be a total of more than 30,000 screens showing features at the discounted price. Additionally, the $3 admission is good for every film showing on the day in every format, including IMAX. Cinema Foundation, a non-profit group started by the National Association of Theater Owners to promote moviegoing, is responsible for the creation of National Cinema Day....
Newsweek has worked with CouponFollow to bring you the best exclusive deals on lagers and all the table snacks that should go with them. What’s the Difference Between Ale and Lager? According to the American Homebrewers Association, it’s all to do with the yeast used to ferment the beverage. Lagers are fermented using a yeast known as Saccharomyces pastorianus, also known as “bottom-fermenting” yeast. Ales are fermented with Saccharomyces cervisiae yeast....
Joining Sohil as a National champion was Prabhu AS (Arka Motorsports) from Namakkal who took the title in the Indian Junior Touring Cars class. In the decisive final race today, Prabhu finished second behind his title rival Chrys D’Souza (Unimek Racing) from Goa, but the latter was docked a 30-second penalty “for causing collision” which pushed him to third while Surat’s Nikunj Vagh (Team N1) was elevated to second spot....
Unlike in previous years, the majority of the class’ top talent has already signed with or enrolled at their respective schools, thanks to the inaugural run of the early signing period. But that doesn’t mean there wasn’t plenty of action on Wednesday. MORE: The best you ever saw: SN makes its picks Here are where the biggest recruits signed from 2018 National Signing Day (all rankings and ratings reflect 247Sports Composite):...
A petition was filed by The Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and five other tribes under federal law for the return of “human remains of our ancestors” and funerary objects being held by the University of Alabama and its Moundville Archaeological Park. The tribes petitioned after failing to get the items back, tribal officials said. The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee discovered a “preponderance of the evidence for cultural affiliation” between the Muscogee-speaking tribes known to live near the ancient settlement and the remains and artifacts from it....
Nord Stream 2 will deliver Russian natural gas directly to Germany, which supporters claim will be vital to easing energy shortages currently wracking Europe. But according to critics, the approximately $10.75 billion project will also seriously undermine European Union and NATO security, handing Moscow a potent new weapon in its ongoing struggle with the West and further isolating Ukraine. Several Baltic nations whose representatives spoke with Newsweek said they were already in touch with members of the incoming government, and suggested they would continue their strong opposition to Nord Stream 2 in discussions with the new coalition which will take power pending a parliamentary vote in the coming weeks....
“Ukraine has, of course, the right to retake Ukrainian territory that is now occupied by Russian forces. That’s the reason why we support them. So they can defend themself but also so they can continue to liberate territory. And as I said, the illegal annexation or attempt of annexing Ukrainian territory doesn’t change that. It doesn’t change the nature of this conflict,” Stoltenberg said. Stoltenberg went on to state that if NATO’s support of Ukraine was deterred by the annexation and the threat of nuclear escalation, they would be accepting “nuclear blackmailing....
Constipation is defined as passing hard, dry stool or having fewer than three bowel movements a week. One of the most common digestive complaints in the United States, constipation affects most people at some point in their lives. Some people experience short-term constipation, caused by temporary changes in diet, travel, stress, or surgery, while others have chronic constipation (persisting for several weeks or longer). If you have chronic constipation, you likely know how it can significantly affect the quality of your life....
But Ghosn still might find a willing partner across town in Detroit. Bill Ford struck a much more conciliatory tone when I asked him Aug. 31 if he was interested in forming an automotive alliance. “We’re certainly open to that,” he said. “I think a focused Ford Motor Co. with the geographic reach that we have would make a strong partner for anybody.” And what did he make of Renault-Nissan’s superstar CEO, whom he’d previously courted to become Ford’s CEO?...
Perhaps failing to recognize that there is no pandemic exception to the First Amendment, government officials across the nation have deprived Americans of the ability to seek spiritual refuge in the nation’s churches, synagogues and temples. In contrast, President Donald Trump recognized how this religious crackdown cuts squarely against the American faith tradition. “I think churches are essential,” he has declared. And as U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Judge James C....
Briggs allegedly acquired the email while stationed at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska with U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), the combatant command that oversees missile defense, nuclear weapons and other surveillance and intelligence. He served at the base from April 2018 to July 2019. He is believed to have relayed U.S. national defense information to possibly more than one Russian national from October 2018 to January 2019—the Russian’s name (or names) were redacted from a sheet of Briggs’ official charges....
Murali Kumar, the current Asian champion also had a distinguished audience to please, among them the 102-year-old Manohar Aich, Premchand Dengra, body building enthusiast and industrialist Yash Birla, the doyen of the Indian fitness industry, Madhukar Talwalkar and host of other dignitaries. This unique event was organized by Talwalkars Better Value and the Maharashtra Body Building Association, under the aegis of the Indian Body Builders Federation (IBBF), to herald the 80th Birthday celebrations of Madhukar Talwalkar....
For Team Giannis, Paul George and the captain himself had a tremendous game, which almost paid off. Stephen Curry also had a memorable game, producing a viral bounce pass and then ending the game with a reverse slam for the highlight reel. Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki were the special inclusions to this year’s games as a tribute to their contributions to the NBA. Both got a few highlights as Dirk shot back-to-back threes, and Wade combined with LeBron to produce magic for the last time as teammates....
The Bucks have a 59-20 record and are 3 games ahead of the 2nd placed team, Toronto Raptors. They have been suffering a bit recently due to injuries but played great against the 76ers in this match. The 76ers are currently in the 3rd place in the Eastern Conference standings. They have a 49-30 record and are 2 games ahead of the 4th placed, Boston Celtics. This match turned out to be a great battle between two of the best athletes in the NBA....
In contrary, some of the teams that were going through a rough patch got their act together and delivered strong performances. In this article, we look at the five best teams from this week’s action around the league. #5 Portland Trail Blazers (W-L 2-1) While the Portland Trail Blazers managed to make the playoffs in the last few seasons, they failed to go past the first round. However, it appears like that is going to change this year as the Blazers continue to play some really good basketball....
They will now square off against the Charlotte Hornets, who are coming off a one-point win over the Washington Wizards. Match Details: When: Mar 9, 2019, 9:00 PM ET Where: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee Watch: Fox Sports The Milwaukee Bucks’ perspective The Milwaukee Bucks have an easy schedule coming up and can go on a nice run to finish the regular season with 60+ wins. It will be a great achievement considering the fact that they have only won 44 games in the last regular season and finished seventh in the Eastern Conference standings....
The Lakers beat the Houston Rockets on Friday in their previous match, whereas the Pelicans lost to the Indiana Pacers. Let us see how things stand for both teams ahead of their matchup: The Los Angeles Lakers’ perspective The Lakers are back with a bang, beating the Houston Rockets at home. All the starters scored in double-digits with LeBron James leading the pack with 29 points, 11 rebounds and six assists....
