Jimmy Butler scores 27, Miami beats Boston 111-105 to take 2-0 lead in East finals
Jimmy Butler scored 27 points, hitting a pair of buckets to give the Heat the lead after they erased a double-digit, fourth-quarter deficit and Miami beat Boston 111-105 to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals
2023-05-20 11:16
Jimmy Butler, Grant Williams Go Face-to-Face, Scream at Each Other
Jimmy Butler and Grant Williams got face-to-face and screamed at each other during Game 2.
2023-05-20 10:56
Is Nike preparing to terminate its contract with Ja Morant?
Days after Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant had his second instance of waving a gun on Instagram, his upcoming sneaker release is no longer being listed on the Nike app.Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is in trouble following another incident involving a gun.This past week, Morant was on Ins...
2023-05-20 09:29
The Satanic Temple: Think you know about Satanists? Maybe you don't
Rituals, blasphemy, and English breakfast tea: Step inside The Satanic Temple's annual convention.
2023-05-20 08:56
Alabama death row inmate cannot be executed due to intellectual disability, appeals court rules
An appeals court has ruled the state of Alabama cannot execute an intellectually disabled man who was sentenced to die for murdering a man in 1997, upholding a lower court's decision.
2023-05-20 08:47
BoC's Macklem says it's far too early to think about interest rate cuts
SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem reiterated on Friday it is far too early to be thinking
2023-05-20 07:56
NBA rumors: Nick Nurse set to interview with 76ers
After firing head coach Doc Rivers, the Philadelphia 76ers are set to bring in former NBA championship-winning coach Nick Nurse for an interview.It's not often you see NBA teams part ways with big-name head coaches, but that is exactly what's happening in 2023.While there were limi...
2023-05-20 07:53
G7 Summit: Africa seeks new role as nations eye its resources
As wealthy nations compete, Africa wants to keep more of the benefits from its natural resources.
2023-05-20 07:47
Latin America’s Inflation Is Hitting a Turning Point, Fueling Rate Cut Calls
Latin America’s top central bankers reinforced their inflation warnings at a high-profile event in Sao Paulo on Friday,
2023-05-20 07:47
Ella Toone upbeat on England’s chances at World Cup despite injury setbacks
Ella Toone has stressed England are set to head into this summer’s World Cup still well-equipped to prosper despite the injury setbacks that have been “really difficult to take”. Skipper Leah Williamson and Fran Kirby have been ruled out of the tournament in Australia and New Zealand by injuries, while Beth Mead, who claimed the Golden Boot and player of the tournament award when the team won the Euros last year, may also be missing. Toone, scorer of the opener in the 2-1 victory over Germany after extra-time that clinched the trophy at Wembley, told the PA news agency: “The injuries are really difficult to take. “No-one ever wants to see team-mates and other players have bad injuries like that. So it’s been difficult, and players that are a massive part of our squad. “But we have to focus on what we have, and that is so much talent within the squad. We have young girls coming up now into the squad who have unbelievable talent. “So I think for us it’s about going there, being confident in ourselves and each other, and hopefully we can do the nation proud again. “We know what it takes to win a trophy and how it feels once you win it, and we want that feeling so many more times for our country. So it’s about going there with that belief, belief in the squad, in ourselves, and just playing the football we love playing. “We know we have a target on our backs now but I think as players we thrive off that.” England’s lengthy unbeaten run under boss Sarina Wiegman came to an end in their most recent outing, last month’s 2-0 loss to Australia in Brentford. Toone regards the defeat as “a useful thing”, adding: “We lost, and that’s part and parcel of football. I think you learn so much from games like that, and it probably came at a perfect time for us. It’s definitely not a worry, and we’ll learn from it.” The 23-year-old Manchester United star was speaking at the unveiling of the ‘Ella Toone Pitch’ at the new William Fosters Hub in Ince, Wigan, a short distance from her home town of Tyldesley. It is one of 23 Football Foundation-funded pitches that will be named after each of the Lionesses from last summer’s Euros triumph, with Jill Scott’s having been the first unveiled in February. The pitches are part of the Football Foundation’s ‘HERe to Play’ campaign that celebrates the charity’s commitment to delivering facilities providing equal access to women and girls playing football. Toone said: “It’s amazing. Growing up and starting out my football journey, I never once thought there would be a pitch named after me – it’s an honour.” Developments since the Euros have also included the Football Association reporting increased female participation figures, and the announcement of a Government package to boost school sport and equal access to it, as well as record attendances at women’s games. On the overall picture of the impact the Euros win has had, Toone said: “It’s been amazing. I think for us, that’s what it was all about – obviously we wanted to win the tournament, but how can we really help women’s football grow? “After the win it’s blown up massively, but for us, it’s about keeping our foot on the gas and using our platforms as best we can to really help grow the game. I think for us it’s always about equal access for girls and boys and hopefully we can get many starting out on their football journeys.” The unveiling of the 3G pitch came as the Government announced funding of £64million, working alongside its Football Foundation partners the Premier League and the FA, to build and upgrade 1,600 grassroots sports sites across England this year. Facilities in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will benefit from £3.8m being invested by the Government in partnership with the FAs in each home nation. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport said at least 50 per cent of investment will be spent in underprivileged areas. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer told PA: “It’s really levelling up across the country. It’s really important because some young people will want to be the next Ella Toone, Harry Kane or Jill Scott, and these facilities will enable them to do that.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Kyle Steyn admits Challenge Cup final loss a bitter pill to swallow for Glasgow We will find each other – Erik ten Hag sure Marcus Rashford will agree new deal Steve Cooper says Forest must take care of their own business
2023-05-20 07:27
FBI searched intelligence database for info on January 6 riot suspects, people arrested at George Floyd protests
The FBI improperly searched an intelligence database for information on suspects in the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riot and people arrested at 2020 protests after the police killing of George Floyd, according to a court opinion that was unsealed and released Friday.
2023-05-20 07:27
Syria: Dismay and fear as Bashar al-Assad returns to Arab fold
Syrian's President Bashar al-Assad is coming out of diplomatic isolation - to the terror of refugees.
2023-05-20 07:22