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Warriors‘ Andrew Bogut Nails Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic in the Face with Errant PassBleacher ReportQuality passing big men are hard to find, and so far, the Golden State Warriors‘ Andrew Bogut isn’t submitting his candidacy as one of them. Spotting an open Stephen Curry cutting under the basket in Wednesday’s game, the 7’0″ center tried to … Read more
Social media helps isolated Cantabs deal with quake recoveryThe PressDissatisfaction with the Government-led earthquake recovery is behind the social media uprising among many unhappy Cantabrians, new research has found. Sweden-based New Zealander Gregory Simons says there is a “significant gap” between how …and more …read more From:: Social Media News By Google News
Nuggets stun Golden State, holding off late rally by Curry, WarriorsThe Denver PostDENVER, CO – JANUARY 13: Danilo Gallinari (8) of the Denver Nuggets sits next to Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors after retrieving a loose ball that brought the Denver Nuggets two points over the Golden State Warriors during the fourth … Read more
Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in California, for Largest JackpotNew York TimesTickets for the game were available in all but six states. The jackpot on Wednesday was not just the largest in Powerball history, New York State lottery officials said, but also the largest of any lottery game in the United States. The jackpot started …Want … Read more
Sinkhole adds to Bertha’s problems, but drilling to resumeThe Seattle TimesWSDOT leases the 5-acre loading area at Terminal 46 from the Port of Seattle for about $1.1 million per year. As with any tenant, the port expects the tunnel project to pay for damage to the pilings, which were installed in 2008, Port spokesman Peter … Read more
McCall: TV runs college football into ditchThe Detroit NewsThe clock has run out on another college football season, so it’s time for the powers that be to assess the condition of the product. If they are smart, college presidents will acknowledge the golden goose might be starting to gasp for air. They should …Final grades … Read more
Powerball jackpot winner in Los Angeles areaKCRA SacramentoThe ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven in Chino Hills, a Los Angeles suburb located in southwest of San Bernardino County. The identity of the winner is not yet known. The store where the winner bought the ticket will get a $1 million bonus for selling it …$1.5 … Read more
Seattle-area MLK holiday celebrationsThe Seattle TimesTHU Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and continuing his work, hosted by King County; noon Thursday, doors open 11:30 a.m., Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle; free (kingcounty.gov/exec/mlk/archives/2016.aspx).and more …read more From:: Seattle News By Google News
Bearcats top Houston, move to 13-5Cincinnati.comNot only did Kevin Johnson match his career high for points, but the Summit Country Day graduate scored several at critical times for the Cincinnati Bearcats on Wednesday night. Junior guard Johnson tied his UC best with 15 points and the Bearcats beat …Cincinnati closes with a run to beat … Read more
Police need public’s help identifying West Oakland BART train shooting suspectKGO-TVThe shooting happened last Saturday at 7:50 p.m. The shooter was about to exit the train at the West Oakland station when he pulled out a gun and shot another passenger. “We thought we were going to die, everyone near me, we thought we were … Read more
Man Utd close in on Dynamo Kiev defender DragovicTribal FootballItalian outlet Sport Mediaset suggests that the Red Devils will secure the services of Aleksandar Dragovic from Dynamo Kiev on Thursday morning. It is believed that United have reached an agreement with the Ukrainian club for the transfer of the 24 …Shock transfer announcement: Man United … Read more
Dallas Woman Duped In Craigslist TransactionCBS LocalDALLAS (CBS11) – A Dallas woman trying to make a little extra cash by selling a PS3 on Craigslist instead got duped out of her dollars. “It’s embarrassing,” said Victoria Cruse, a Dallas resident. Cruse was selling her old gaming system for $200. A … …read more From:: Dallas … Read more
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf offering Raiders concessionsKGO-TVAs the Raiders operate without a coliseum lease, Scott Mckibben with the Oakland-Alameda Coliseum Authority said he’s optimistic that the two sides will be able to work out an extension for the upcoming season. “We view this as a chance for ourselves …Oakland ready to make concessions to Raiders … Read more
Washington D.C. police report increase in violent crimeWashington TimesTo try to quell the surge, the police department and the D.C. Department of Human Services last year started sharing information to more quickly help families affected by homicides. City officials identified five police service areas that historically …and more …read more From:: Washington DC News From … Read more
TV Insiders Call For Perspective As Audience Figures For SVOD TV Shows Are …ForbesA question that the TV industry has been musing, and fretting over, for quite a while is ‘How many people are actually watching shows on Subscription Video On Demand?’ There is constant talk of the landscape changing and audiences getting on board … Read more
NFL Playoff Predictions: Bleacher Report’s Consensus Divisional ProjectionsBleacher ReportAll the cards are on the table. Everybody’s all-in. Eight teams are still alive for the NFL championship, and all of them will be playing for their lives this weekend. There’s nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. The four survivors of the Wild Card Round …NFL playoff … Read more
At least 8 people shot, three fatally, in ChicagoChicago TribuneThree people were killed and at least six others were wounded — including a grandmother who was driving with her grandson on the South Side — in a series of shootings in Chicago that began in mid-morning and continued throughout the day Wednesday.Police: 3 killed, 5 … Read more
Westbrook, Villanueva ejected for separate incidents in OKC-DallasYahoo Sports (blog)The Dallas Mavericks entered Wednesday night’s game at the Oklahoma City Thunder shorthanded after opting to rest four starters following Tuesday’s overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. A poor decision by veteran forward Charlie Villanueva left …INTEGRIS Game Day Report: Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks – Jan. … Read more
Harris buzzer-beater nets Georgia College to win at Clayton State41 NBC NewsMORROW, Ga. (GC ATHLETICS) – Down as much as 18 in the first half, the never-quit Georgia College Men’s Basketball team (12-4, 5-2 PBC) battled back, getting a buzzer-beating game-winner from Terrell Harris (Indiantown, Florida) in a 77-75 victory at …and more …read more … Read more
First lady makes fashion statement at State of the UnionWFAA“I thought it was fierce… that was my first reaction to the dress,” said Elizabeth Flowers, a Dallas fashion blogger who runs The Perennial Style with her sisters. “The color was radiant on her,” she added. Online, that color was a source of debate …Michelle Obama’s … Read more
Colorado State WR Rashard Higgins declares for NFL draftThe ColoradoanRashard Higgins’ career at CSU is officially over. The Colorado State University junior wide receiver announced via Twitter and Facebook on Wednesday night that he’ll forgo his senior season of eligibility and enter the NFL draft. “It’s been an honor, …Rashard Higgins declares for 2016 NFL … Read more
Powerball fever takes over San Diegofox5sandiego.comEighty-six percent of all the possible Powerball combinations have been picked already, meaning almost certainly Wednesday night, someone will win and walk away a billionaire. The pot sits at $1.5 billion. If you take the cash, before taxes, you’d be …and more …read more From:: San Diego News By Google … Read more
Cleveland Browns Hue Jackson: ‘I like challenges; I came here to win’cleveland.comPittsburgh is still playing and obviously when you look at Baltimore, they had a down year and we understand where the Cleveland Browns are. • On his mindset: “We expect to win every game we play. I came here to win.” • On Haslam … Read more
San Diego leaders optimistic about stadiumThe San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego officials said at a City Hall news conference they’re open to any local stadium solution the Chargers propose and that a deal can get done if the team cooperates. They said that they won’t consider increasing the $350 million public …San Diego is ready to … Read more
Honolulu investors buy HASR Bistro’s property in ChinatownPacific Business News (Honolulu)Honolulu investors have purchased the property of the HASR Bistro restaurant in Honolulu’s Chinatown for $2.5 million, one of the buyers confirmed to PBN. The investment group that purchased the property at 31 N. Pauahi St. includes Donna Walden, her … …read more From:: Honolulu … Read more
REPORT: Auburn RT Avery Young declares for NFL DraftMontgomery AdvertiserAUBURN – According to an NFL Network report, Auburn will have to replace both of its starting tackles on its offensive line. Auburn right tackle Avery Young announced he would be declaring for the 2016 NFL Draft, according to NFL Network reporter Rand …Auburn tackle Shon … Read more
In Chicago, a Fraught Opening Atop the Police ForceNew York TimesThe eight-page application for the open seat of Chicago police superintendent makes clear the challenges that will face the next leader of the 12,000- sworn officer force, who will inherit a department facing a federal investigation into its practices, …Chicago ministers to boycott Mayor Rahm … Read more
Browns hire Hue Jackson; could Kaepernick follow?Sacramento BeeThe 49ers consistently have said speculation that Kaepernick is finished in San Francisco is premature and the incoming coach will help determine the team’s quarterbacks. Kaepernick, who is rehabilitating in Colorado, said before his recent thumb and …Hue Jackson picked Cleveland Browns over San Francisco 49ersFOXSports.com Browns hire … Read more
Ben McAdoo file: What John Mara and the Giants players have said about their …NJ.comThis year’s coaching cycle had a new, fresh name in the mix. Ben McAdoo, in his first real hunt for a head coaching job, is being hired by the Giants as the successor to Tom Coughlin. McAdoo, 38, is the NFL’s … Read more
San Diego is ready to recharge efforts to keep its NFL teamLos Angeles TimesChargers fans stil have hope that the team will stay in San Diego after the NFL voted to have the Rams relocated to Inglewood. Chargers fans stil have hope that the team will stay in San Diego after the NFL voted to … Read more
Twitter has an official gaming thing nowVG247Since pretty much everyone working in and around games is on Twitter anyway – leveraging the power of social to market their brands, promote their Let’s Play and livestream channels, drum up attention for their content and most importantly share a lot …and more …read more From:: Gaming News … Read more
College football playoff shakeup hurts USF, UCFThe News-PressWhy in the world would the SEC, Big Ten and Pac-12 vote to make it easier for one of their teams to be left out of the college football playoff? Because that’s what happened yesterday, when those three along with four of the five smaller conferences …College football: … Read more
San Francisco cracks down on unlicensed mobile food vendors during Super Bowl 50KGO-TVFood vendors are a common sight in San Francisco, but the city is promising a super crackdown during Super Bowl festivities on unlicensed mobile vendors. Some people who were hoping to get licenses are being told it’s too late. Some potential vendors …and … Read more
‘Pretty Little Liars’ Ratings Rise Over 2015; ‘Shadowhunters’ Debuts SolidDeadlineThe newly minted Freeform got off to a good official start on Tuesday with the return of Pretty Little Liars and the debut of Shadowhunters. The top-rated show of the channel formerly known as ABC Family returned from its Season 6 winter break with 2 …Ratings: … Read more
Uber may face $7.6 million fine from the California Public Utilities CommissionLos Angeles TimesUber’s fate in California will be decided Thursday when the California Public Utilities Commission votes on whether the ride-hailing company will be suspended and fined $7.6 million for failing to meet data reporting requirements in 2014. Last July, an …Uber to pay … Read more