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Evidently, no one on the three-man unit saw Los Angeles center DeMarcus Cousins shove Phoenix guards Cam Payne and Devin Booker after Deandre Ayton made the eventual game-winning dunk in a 104-103 Suns Game 2 victory. The NBA did see it, however. After reviewing the play, the league decided Wednesday that it warranted a technical foul and retroactively assessed one to Cousins. MORE: How the Suns executed the perfect game-winning play vs....

The defending MVP torched the opposition teams every time he stepped his foot on the court and it was a one-man show all season long. He is one of the finalists (Giannis Antetokounmpo and Paul George) for the MVP award and would love to defend his MVP trophy. In this article, let us take a look at three reasons why the 29-year-old should win the most coveted Most Valuable Player of the year award....

Along with the increased space around the baseline, the new rules also reduce the number of photographers that station their cameras beside the basket. Thorn mentioned that the league had been monitoring the situation around the baseline even before Paul George’s gruesome lower right leg injury during a scrimmage match between members of the USA National Basketball team. Players have often risked crashing into camera and photographers while jumping out of bounds in order to save the ball and after experimenting with limited photo spots in this past season’s Playoffs, the league has decided to make their decision permanent....

OKC’s odds have been adjusted to 6-to-1, down from 12-to-1 last week. Vegas is showing OKC plenty of respect, despite the Thunder occupying the precarious eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference standings. They have won six straight games, including against the Clippers, Mavericks and Grizzlies, and on last week’s trade deadline, they acquired some key pieces – D.J. Augustin, Enes Kanter and Kyle Singler – that bolster the roster for the stretch run and playoffs....

Doughnut brands for National Doughnut Day Krispy KremeDunkin’Yummi SushiWinchell’s Donut HouseHardees Krispy Kreme Head to Krispy Kreme for Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts on Friday, November 8. These doughnuts are Krispy Kreme’s classic Original Glazed Doughnut covered in a rich chocolate glaze and are only available one Friday a month, and what better month than to visit than for National Doughnut Day? If you miss them on November 8, they will be available again on the next Chocolate Friday, on December 6....

In honor of the day, Newsweek has sat through campfire canons and singed some hairs to bring you the best deals and giveaways. National S’more Facts Did you know that s’more is short for “some more”? Here are some more facts, courtesy of Hershey: Nearly 90 percent of Americans have had a s’moreS’mores folklore suggests that s’mores were named right by the campfire; after eating one, young kids chanted “gimme some more!...

The team announced that closer Daniel Hudson is on paternity leave after his wife gave birth to their third child on Friday. He will miss Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the Cardinals. Right-handed pitcher Wander Suero will replace Hudson on the Nats’ roster for the time being. “Apparently the baby didn’t want to come out until later this morning,” Nationals manager Dave Martinez joked. “But we’re going to miss him today, he’s going to try and get back here possibly tomorrow....

Hellickson was covering home after a wild pitch. He stumbled over Bader as Bader slid home safely. Hellickson was charged with three runs, two earned, on three hits in his 4 1/3 innings. He struck out two and walked two. 0 votes

The competition, UEFA’s bid to move away from meaningless friendly matches, has divided opinion in its inaugural season. The strongest sides will qualify for the finals next June, but all 16 group winners will get a place in the Euro 2020 qualification playoffs. However, if those nations have already qualified for Euro 2020 through normal qualifying, the best-ranked team from a lower group will be drafted in. Qualifying for Euro 2020 does not begin until next March....

NATO promised in the statement that Russia will pay “a severe price, both politically and economically, for years to come” for their actions, adding that the member countries are “making significant additional defensive deployments of forces to the eastern part of the Alliance.” A driving force in the lead-up to the current conflict was Russia’s demand that Ukraine not be allowed to join NATO, which would give the alliance another member along Russia’s western border, joining Norway, Latvia and Estonia....

Symptoms Angina often feels like indigestion (especially in the case of stable angina) and may include the following symptoms: Pain or discomfort in the chest (typically with a sensation of squeezing, tightness, or pressure), possibly accompanied by pain the arms, neck, jaw, upper abdomen, shoulders, or backNauseaFatigue or weaknessShortness of breathAnxietySweatingDizziness Treatment Since an increase in the severity of angina symptoms can indicate worsening heart health or the threat of a heart attack, it’s important to closely monitor your condition and notify your healthcare provider of any changes....

OA and RA have many symptoms in common. These include pain, stiffness, swelling, and tenderness in the hands and finger joints. If you are diagnosed with arthritis in your hands, a healthcare provider has probably prescribed medications to help you manage symptoms. Pain management treatments for RA and OA include: Over-the-counter (OTC) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) Biologic drugs Corticosteroid injections You can also manage arthritis in the hands with at-home therapies to ease symptoms....

Although swimmer’s ear usually is best managed with prescription ear drops. there are some natural remedies and prevention measures that may be worth trying with a doctor’s supervision. Garlic Oil Drops Garlic has natural antibacterial properties and can be used to treat swimmer’s ear in the form of garlic oil. Garlic ear oil can be purchased at a health food or natural remedy store, but also is easy to make by grating several fresh cloves of garlic into a jar with extra virgin olive oil....

“I respect Keylor, I admire him. He’s had an excellent career and deserves to be where he is,” Ochoa of the Real Madrid keeper on Monday. “He has his career and I have mine. He does things for his team and country, and I do them for mine.” Both did incredible things for their countries Tuesday as the shot-stoppers stole the show, despite their insistence the battle between them wouldn’t....

Authorities accused Bruce of entering the store in Ballwin, Missouri, in 2018, armed with a handgun, and forcing the three women into the back room. There, he ordered them to remove their clothes and perform sexual acts on him, according to a criminal complaint. Prosecutors said that two of the women complied, but 53-year-old Jamie Schmidt refused and Bruce shot her in the head, killing her, the AP reported. He forced the other women to continue performing sexual acts and then fled the scene....

Now it’s also a simple and speedy way to buy tickets to sports events. Several NBA and NHL teams are testing new technology to sell single-game tickets to fans who have signed up for the text program after receiving emails about the service. They’re working with ReplyBuy, a tech vendor that has deals with about a half-dozen pro teams plus a few colleges for men’s basketball games. The service enables teams to send ticket offers by text message a few days or even 24 hours before the game to fans registered for ReplyBuy’s Mobile Pass program....

According to MLive, which cited a document filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Judge Paul Maloney was notified of the confidential settlement. “It’s a strange feeling. It’s not going to bring him back, but it allows me to carry on his legacy,” Jewel Upshaw told ESPN’s “Outside the Lines.” NBA officials also released a statement on the matter. “Jewel Upshaw, the National Basketball Association, and the Detroit Pistons announced today that they have resolved their prior dispute and the litigation claims against the National Basketball Association and the Detroit Pistons pending in federal district court have been dismissed,” the statement read....

Despite Anthony’s new flexibility, his spell in Houston lasted just 10 games, as the team felt as though they were better off without him. The Rockets form has not improved since Melo left the team, and this has led some to claim that the organization made the 10-time All-Star a scapegoat to their problems. When evaluating the Houston Rockets defeat to the Dallas Mavericks, Stephen A. Smith told First Take:...

The Raptors dropped their last match in overtime against the Detroit Pistons with Kawhi Leonard sitting out. Despite that loss, they have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season. Their 46-18 win-loss record is the second best in the entire NBA. They also have one of the easiest schedules remaining for the season. Fred VanVleet is going to miss this match for the Raptors while Kawhi Leonard is expected to come back into the starting line up....

There have been trades, players sent home awaiting buyouts or a trade, two head coaches have been fired and the NBA Champions have had internal strife threaten their season. We have seen great starts to some, of the rookie classes’, careers. Kawhi Leonard has made a strong return, with the Toronto Raptors. The Boston Celtics are just now starting to play the way many expected, after a slow start to the season....