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But now these Eastern Conference powerhouses are heading into the second round with the full set of stars ready to go. The Bucks were the first team to enter the conference semifinals after easily dispatching the Heat. Six different Milwaukee players averaged at least 10 points per game in that first-round sweep, including reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who posted 23.5 points, 15.0 rebounds and 7.8 assists against Miami. The Nets, meanwhile, eliminated a battered Celtics squad in five games, only dropping Game 3 in Boston....

After Lattimore and Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston got into it near the sideline, Evans ran over and flattened Lattimore. That started a fight on the Bucs sideline, with Evans in Lattimore’s face on the ground. MORE: Week 9 NFL scoreboard Evans was flagged for the hit, a 15-yard penalty. Winston, who was out of the game due to an injured shoulder, wasn’t penalized for taunting Lattimore. Winston aggravated a shoulder injury by when he was sacked earlier in the game....

Buehler allowed two hits in eight innings, Yasiel Puig homered twice and Los Angeles drew even with the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL wild-card race with a 3-0 victory on Friday night. The Dodgers also moved within one-half game of first-place Colorado in the NL West. Buehler (7-5) pitched beyond the seventh inning for the first time and earned his first victory since Aug. 17. He retired the first 13 batters before Paul DeJong singled to left field....

First there was the controversy over the promotion of gambling-like mechanics that preceded the game’s release. It was an ill-advised decision to release such a gaudy trailer at the worst possible time, when legislators are examining the issue of monetization in video games. That was essentially a self-own, becoming a major story despite none of the aspects featured actually being new to the series. Now, in the days after Friday’s release, frustration within the “NBA 2K” community has boiled over and a coordinated effort to express that resulted in the game becoming the No....

Squirtle will be available both in Build-a-Bear stores and on its website, with differing price points and offerings. For gamers who visit their local Build-a-Bear store, they’ll find a basic Squirtle plush for $28, which can be equipped with an Ultra Ball hoodie for an extra $10.50. Online buyers can purchase a more deluxe edition, which includes the Squirtle plush, Ultra Ball hoodie, a Poke Ball rain coat, an exclusive Pokemon TCG card, and a sound chip that enables Squirtle to talk....

The numbers are insignificant when compared with the web we know and love, but with a small amount of effort, you can swell the capsule ranks by one. Read on to find out how to set up your own Gemini server. How Gemini Is Different From Gopher Gopher failed because its technology was proprietary—unlike the tech behind the World Wide Web. Gemini does not make the same mistake, and the server software is free and open source, so anyone can use, adapt, and distribute it as they please....

Even as he eagerly laps up the perquisites of his success–the legendary $25 cigars, the $100,000 Hummers (at least five of them at last count), the famous wife and the company of presidents–he has never lost sight of the fact that history will judge him by what he does for humanity. He said as much in “Pumping Iron,” confiding that “I was always dreaming about very powerful people, dictators and things like that....

Hillman grew up in Compton, Calif., before going on to college stardom at San Diego State. He spoke admiringly of the rapper’s investment in inner city youth football. MORE: Best photos from Super Bowl 50 | Snoop Dogg crashes Super Bowl media day “He could’ve done plenty of things with his money, but he was just giving back and being supportive of the kids and just trying to get them out the neighborhood,” Hillman said before Super Bowl 50 (via Denver7)....

It appears that Denver is targeting a more proven coach this time around after entrusting Hackett, a first-time coach, in its 2022 hiring process. And ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Broncos are going to be “ultra aggressive” in landing the candidate that they want. NFL MOCK DRAFT: Broncos land Bradley Chubb replacement with first-round pick Who could those candidates be? NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports that Denver is expected to treat the likes of Sean Payton, Jim Harbaugh and Dan Quinn as its top targets....

The Broncos (2-3) are coming off one of their ugliest losses of the season, falling 12-9 in overtime to the Colts on “Thursday Night Football” in Week 5. Denver posted just three field goals as Russell Wilson continued to underwhelm in his first season in a new uniform. LIVE: Follow Broncos vs. Chargers on ‘Monday Night Football' Wilson threw two interceptions in the loss, one of which came in the red zone with the game tied late in the fourth quarter....

The team placed linebacker Malcolm Smith and cornerback Denzel Ward on its reserve/COVID-19 list; the two joined tight end Harrison Bryant and safeties Karl Joseph and Andrew Sendejo, who were placed on the list Tuesday. Cleveland decided to continue preparations for its Sunday clash vs. the Steelers remotely after two additional players tested positive. ESPN reported that Smith and Ward tested positive along with Bryant this week. “In light of today’s positive test results and after consulting with the NFL, we’ve decided to keep our facility closed for the day,” the Browns said....

Cleveland (5-7-1) has been playing its best football of the season, with wins in three of its last four games. Baker Mayfield has been the catalyst behind the success, with nine touchdown passes in his last four games. The Browns came from behind to beat the Panthers in Week 14, scoring nine unanswered points to erase a three-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Mayfield threw just four incompletions, and Nick Chubb and Jarvis Landry combined for 120 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground....

Cleveland also can suddenly get within a game of Pittsburgh (11-2) for the AFC North lead with win. Baltimore goes into the game ranked No. 8 in the conference, looking to pull even with Miami (8-5), the current last team in the AFC playoffs at No. 7. Baker Mayfield and the Browns are hot after beating the Titans on the road in Week 13. Lamar Jackson and the Ravens got well with an easy win over the Cowboys at home in Week 13....

In return, Boston acquired the No. 13 overall pick in Friday’s NHL Draft. And, it ignited a firestorm of speculation about what Sweeney would do next. MORE: Every No. 1 overall pick in NHL history | Updated selection order | Rumors are flying Holding the 14th overall pick, the Bruins also acquired the No. 15 pick from the Flames for Hamilton. Strapped by the salary cap, the Bruins were expected to make moves this week....

The Bruins’ alternate captain picked a big moment against a big-time rival to accomplish the feat. Backes scored the deciding goal with 9:31 left in the third period, David Pastrnak added his league-leading 25th goal, and Boston won its seventh straight game, beating the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Sunday night. “You could see (the emotion) it on my face. That was elation,” Backes said. “I’ve been watching this team do this for a month, and now it’s great to be part of it....

Last year, City defeated Glory 2-0 in an A-League elimination final with Fornaroli scoring a stunning double for the home side. On Sunday, they will do it all again at AAMI Park and both teams will have revenge on their mind - Glory due to last year’s finals exit and City because of last week’s 5-4 defeat to Perth at nib Stadium. PREVIEW: City - Glory Fornaroli took the A-League by storm in his debut season of 2015-16 and his performance against Perth in the finals summed up his quality as he opened the scoring with a bicycle kick and completed City’s triumph with a direct free-kick....

Now, with “The Process” paying dividends for the 76ers and Bryce Harper joining the Phillies after agreeing to the largest contract in baseball history ($330 million over 13 years), almost all of the city’s four major sports teams are in great shape to contend in the short and long term. Boston has the best current arsenal of sports teams, with the Red Sox and Patriots coming off championships and the Celtics and Bruins firmly in playoff position, but Philadelphia is not far behind with three teams in win-now mode, something that can’t be said about many other prominent sports cities....

A bubble study is often performed to help diagnose a patent foramen ovale (PFO)—a hole between the upper chambers of the heart. This test takes about 30 minutes to perform. An echo with a bubble study is often called contrast echocardiography or a transcranial Doppler study (TCD). How a Bubble Study Is Done A bubble study takes advantage of the fact that when sound waves encounter different types of physical media — in this case, gas vs....