The numbers of vaquita porpoises in the wild have been reduced to a handful because of ruthless criminal gangs plundering the seas off Mexico’s Pacific coast. The gangs use gill nets to catch a species of drum named totoaba — dubbed the ‘cocaine of the sea’ because its swim bladder, which is believed to have miraculous healing powers in traditional Chinese medicine, is worth more than gold on the medical black market....
Christopher David, 53, was seen taking numerous blows from a federal officer with a baton in a video shared on Twitter by a reporter with The Portland Tribune. The clip, which has since amassed more than nine million views, shows David—wearing a shirt that says “Navy”—walking away shortly after being doused with pepper spray. David, a Portland resident, is a former Navy civil engineering corps officer who graduated from the U....
He is known for dancing on the defenders and blowing past them to collect easy buckets. He is a two-time All-Star and is the first player in the history of NBA to score 10000 points with the Charlotte Hornets. In this article, let us take a look at three of his highest-scoring games in the NBA so far. #3 47 at Chicago Bulls, November 17, 2017 Stat line: 47 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists on 63....
When the police tried to cordon off the area to set up a crime scene, Thabo Sefolosha and Pero Antic of the Atlanta Hawks were booked for refusing to move away. They were charged with obstructing government administration. The attacker, Shezoy Bleary (22) removed the knife and stabbed Copeland and his wife in the arm and leg as an argument began among the remaining few who were leaving the pub....
Let’s get straight into it and have a look at some of the best and well known finds of the draft and if these sophomores have upped elevated their game this season. Markelle Fultz It’s sad to say that Markelle Fultz is on the route of becoming one of the biggest busts in NBA history. Fultz played only 14 games last season because of a shoulder injury. This season he played only 19 games and averaged 8....
Adept ball handlers in the league have mastered the art of switching hands and bursting through the driving lanes, leaving their defenders grasping thin air. It’s one of those elite-level moves which can allow the player an open short jumper or a clear path to the basket. Crossovers are referred to as ‘Ankle-breakers’ because the sudden change in direction causes the defender guarding the ballhandler to fall down. More than the ankles, it breaks the ego of the person on the receiving end of this exchange and is considered one of the most humiliating moves in modern-day basketball....
If a player is to win Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY), he’s got to have a respectable offense while his defense stands out. Recent history suggests the out-and-out defenders don’t fair too well in the voting for this award. Draymond Green was named DOPY for 2016-17 after being the runners-up the previous two years. The most recent voting also saw the rise of Utah Jazz’s center Rudy Gobert. Where do these guys stack up for next year’s award?...
Leonard is one of the best five players in the entire NBA, although the 27-year-old is a free agent in 2019, so it was an incredibly risky move to trade DeRozan for the 2-time All-Star. The Raptors need to show Leonard that they can compete before the end of the season, and the upcoming trades that the organization makes will be vital to convincing Leonard to stay. So here are three individuals that may be traded away in the coming months as the Raptors look to finally reach the NBA Finals....
The Thunder are currently in all-out win mode as the franchise is aware that they have a three-year window to win a first NBA Championship. Russell Westbrook and Paul George are in the prime of their careers, while Andre Roberson and Steven Adams are also approaching their peak. With that said, the Thunder have impressed so far this season, and here are three key takeaways to OKC’s season so far....
Myles Turner is finding his feet again offensively after struggling early in the season, but his defensive impact has been immense all season. He averages 2.7 blocks for the season and that number soars to a league-best 3.1 in Oladipo’s absence. His shooting has improved as the season has worn on, and he has shot better than 50% over the last two weeks. Turner, Domantas Sabonis and Thaddeus Young have formed a formidable trio of forward/centers as they have skill sets which complement each other perfectly....
Both Kyrie & Steph are 6-time All-Stars and are talented enough to lead their respective teams to a win single-handedly. Masters of ball handling wizardry and crafty layups, Kyrie and Steph have redefined the definition of a scoring point guard on a collective basis with every passing game. It is often debated as to who possesses the better handles in the league. One is great at shooting off the dribble from distance while the other can beat any defender with his quick first step....
Here’s a walkthrough on how it’s supposed to work … In practice, some users are struggling … Facescan Nightmares If you search the #facescan hashtag, there are plenty of people succeeding, but these results were too funny to not highlight. There’s even a Tumblr page dedicated to the facescan failures. (We’re awaiting a copy here in the SN office to kick the tires ourselves. We will share our terrifying monsters soon....
In total, 118 players have new overall ratings, and 48 of them saw a drop, anywhere from one point to Darius Garland’s and Dwight Howard’s minus-3. The monthly update leaves no stone unturned, and 2K Games is constantly hard at work with ensuring NBA 2K22 player ratings are balanced and reflect what occurs in the NBA. RELATED: $5m Lawsuit Filed Against Take-Two Interactive Over NBA 2K Microtransactions The most notable increase goes to Utah Jazz Jordan Clarkson, who was given an 8-point bump to an 85 overall....
Whether they’re a world-class athlete or wily vet, NBA 2K23 has plenty of shooting guards worth using. It’s a position that has seen plenty of big names near the top of the rating list throughout theNBA 2K series’ history, and in the latest version, these are the stars. 8 Tyrese Haliburton (84) Tyrese Haliburton is the perfect example of the modern shooting guard that’s entered into basketball as a mainstay....
NBA Commissioner David Stern, Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg made the official announcement at a news conference Wednesday. The league has been working with the Knicks and Nets for months on the plan to split the events. The league last split sites for its midseason showcase in 2010, when the Saturday events were in the Dallas Mavericks' arena and the game was held at the Cowboys' stadium....
The first fan vote returns showed that Warriors star Stephen Curry and Nets star Kevin Durant were frontrunners to captain the All-Star teams, and that hasn’t changed in the second fan vote returns. Lakers star LeBron James has leapfrogged Durant for the second-most votes in the league, but that does not change Durant’s current captain status. Just like in years past, fans will account for 50% of the final vote for this year’s All-Star Game....
Line: Golden State -8, Total: 195 (current NBA spreads and totals) Memphis (54-26 SU, 38-40-2 ATS) is fighting with the Spurs and Rockets for the Southwest Division crown. The winner will get at least the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference, with the other two dropping as low as No. 6. The Grizzlies could have really helped their cause at the Clippers on Saturday, instead losing 94-86 as 9....
Cleveland Cavaliers at Atlanta Hawks, 7:35 p.m. ET Line: Cavaliers -1, Total: 201 (visit our live odds page for current NBA point spreads and totals) The team with the best record in the NBA is an underdog at home against what we believe is actually the league’s best team. Over their last 24 games, the Cavs are 20-4 SU and 18-6 ATS. The Hawks (48-12 SU, 38-22 ATS), though, have won 41 of their last 48....
Line: Oklahoma City -7.5, Total: 203 ( current NBA point spreads and totals ) These teams met just 10 days ago in the Windy City, with the Bulls winning 108-105 as 1.5-point dogs. They trailed 100-91 with just over five minutes left before a 17-5 run to end the game. The Thunder (36-29 SU, 31-32-2 ATS) last played on Friday night, a 113-99 home win over Minnesota as 10.5-point favorites....
Line: Nets -7, Total: 201 (current NBA spreads and totals) Brooklyn is favored by 7 points over a Western Conference playoff team? Well, no, Nets fans, the team did not suddenly become a contender overnight. Rather, the Blazers will be without star forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Nicolas Batum and Chris Kaman. Portland lists injuries for all three players, but the real reason they’re sitting out is plain ole rest. Though, Aldridge has been dealing with a torn thumb ligament....
