The two-time NBA Finals MVP became a social media meme ahead of his first campaign in Toronto when he awkwardly laughed at a reporter having told him he was “a fun guy” in response to a question about what he wanted people to know about him. Former San Antonio Spurs star Leonard had the last laugh in the NBA season, leading Toronto to a Finals victory over the Golden State Warriors to earn the franchise their first title....
The Bianconeri turned heads this year after they sacked Maurizio Sarri and appointed Pirlo despite the latter having never worked in the backroom at a football club before. Juventus have struggled in all competitions this season. However, Cannavaro - who spent two seasons in Turin with the Old Lady - claims that the Italian needs more time to get things right. Juventus likely to miss out on a Scudetto for the first time in 10 seasons Juventus were one of the most successful domestic teams in Europe when Andrea Pirlo took charge last summer....
Fanatics on the social networking platform, however, took her apart with many rebuking her for her mistake. A few others went on to mention how one needs to perform before making such statements and one person even compared her to former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. In case you didn’t know… The Union Budget was presented yesterday by Arun Jaitley in the parliament in New Delhi. Although the Sports Ministry received a substantial hike from Rs 1592 crore to Rs 1943 crore, no mention of Sports had been made during the announcement, much to the shock of many....
“It’s funny,” said a surprised Catanzaro. “I thought that you were going to say they think you’re so small. How do you do this?” While some may be focused on her 5-foot slim frame, what resonates more is the ultra-positive and passionate personality that she exudes. MORE: Renee Young joins “RAW” broadcast team on full-time basis That personality — along with her incredible athleticism — helped her become a breakout star on NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior....
What did you think of AJ Lee announcing her retirement from the WWE? “AJ has this weird ability to accomplish anything that she visualizes. So when she worked her way up to the top, she stayed up there. No one has been like her, and no one will ever be like her. She really just felt like she had given everything that she needed to give to this sport in general, and taught people — especially the Divas — as much as she could....
The taped campaign ad, which has been playing on Sundays in Black churches across the state, has Harris calling upon congregants to “raise your voice through your vote.” “[W]e were taught that it was our sacred responsibility to raise our voice and lift up the voices of our community. One of the most significant ways I believe we can raise our voice is through our vote so Virginians you have the opportunity now to raise your voice…,” said Harris in the video, noting that early voting is underway....
“We’ve been to the border,” Harris responded to Holt’s questions at one point. When Holt specified that she hasn’t been to the border in person, she answered, “And I haven’t been to Europe.… I don’t understand the point that you’re making.” Harris sat down with Holt for the interview from Guatemala, which is part of her first international trip since taking office. Along with Guatemala, she will visit Mexico to discuss how to curb the recent influx of migrants into the United States....
Kane scored twice and added an assist in the Sharks’ 5-2 victory Thursday night. Kane has nine goals and 13 points in five games against the Flames since being acquired from Buffalo in a trade last February. “We’re in the same division, they’re a top team,” said Kane, who had a game-high eight shots and was plus-3. “You’d like to think we rise to the occasion as a group and I thought we did that tonight....
Kante limped out of Les Bleus’ win in Bulgaria last Saturday and, although Chelsea are awaiting the results of a second scan, Conte fears his midfield dynamo will be out for the next seven games. Speaking ahead of the trip across London to rock-bottom Crystal Palace, the Italian said: “We are going to do a scan next week to check his situation, to see if he’s improving, but for sure he’s got a hamstring problem....
“Patriotism isn’t just getting teary-eyed on the Fourth of July or choked up at war memorials. It’s supporting what the Fourth of July celebrates and what those war memorials commemorate: the U.S. Constitution’s insistence that all people should have the same rights and opportunities, and that it is the obligation of the government to make that happen,” Abdul-Jabbar wrote. “When the government fails in those obligations, it is the responsibility of patriots to speak up and remind them of their duty....
The Chiefs’ offense will have no problem moving the ball on the Browns’ weak pass defense. With Patrick Mahomes, they won’t mind going away from rushing much against the Browns’ good run defense with great matchups across the board downfield, starting with wide receiver Tyreek HIll and tight end Travis Kelce. Knowing that, there’s only one way for the Browns to outscore the Chiefs and win: Limit Mahomes’ time to have the ball in his hands by staying on the field with long drives that end up in touchdowns....
Karius made two errors that cost Liverpool dearly in the 3-1 defeat in Kiev, throwing the ball to Karim Benzema for Madrid’s opening goal and spilling a shot from Gareth Bale for their third. Back at Liverpool’s Melwood headquarters for pre-season training, Klopp opened up about the aftermath of the final and the impact a collision with Sergio Ramos had on the goalkeeper. “After four days I got a call from Franz Beckenbauer, [Germany’s] Bobby Moore, our biggest football player who is a good friend of mine,” Klopp told the club’s official website....
Trump has refused to concede the election to President-elect Joe Biden, who won both the popular and electoral vote. With many of his legal pathways to victory blocked and Biden’s inauguration expected in January, Trump has reportedly been seeking the counsel of others. Flynn, who was recently pardoned by Trump after lying to the FBI during an investigation into election meddling, suggested in December that martial law could be imposed in order to hold the elections again....
On a day of drama with 11 retirements, Gill, who was enjoying a comfortable lead, met with disaster as the lower arm of his XUV 500 broke, forcing him to stop in SS-6. He will re-join the competition tomorrow under the Super Rally format in a bid to score leg points. “A bad day in the office. We had a good morning, winning all the Stages, but on the fifth Stage, we had an issue with the lower arm with the ball joint completely shearing off....
Along the way Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) picks up a teenager named Ani (Miku Martineau) and the two form a somewhat familial bond. This bond, as well as the good acting by Winstead and Martineau is probably what saves Netflix’s Kate from being too cliche or predictable. The relationship between Kate and Ani is anything but predictable and the story follows suit. What seems like a typical revenge story at first turns into a thought-provoking tale about the meaning of family and loyalty....
Lewinsky was a White House intern when she met the president in the 1990s. They were involved in a relationship from 1995 to 1997, and the news about it broke in January 1998. At the time, Bill Clinton vehemently denied the affair, famously saying publicly that he “did not have sexual relations with that woman.” In a sworn deposition on January 17, 1998, he denied having a “sexual relationship,” “sexual affair” or “sexual relations” with Lewinsky....
Judge Yolanda Orozco of Los Angeles County Superior Court said the nude pictures of Hill holding a bong were protected by the First Amendment, the Los Angeles Times reported. In a copy of the ruling obtained by California-based City News Service, Judge Orozco said the pictures “spoke to [Hill’s] character and qualifications for her position,” because they “allegedly depicted [Hill] with a campaign staffer whom she was alleged to have had a sexual affair with and appeared to show [Hill] using a then-illegal drug and displaying a tattoo that was controversial because it resembled a white supremacy symbol that had become an issue during her congressional campaign....
Kawhi Leonard is expected to take the floor against the Celtics on Wednesday night, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ohm Youngmisuk, after missing the Clippers’ previous three games with a left knee contusion. Barring any last-minute setbacks, Los Angeles coach Doc Rivers will finally be able to pair Leonard with Paul George in the starting lineup. MORE: Is Russell Westbrook right about Patrick Beverley’s defense? “It’ll be great,” Clippers center Ivica Zubac said of both Leonard and George being available (via The Athletic’s Jovan Buha)....
