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NBA Playoffs: Jimmy Butler remains hot, and Heat top Celtics in Game 1

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:46 GMT

Jimmy Butler’s stellar postseason run continued, and the Miami Heat still look nothing like a No. 8 seed.Butler had 35 points, seven assists, six steals and five rebounds, and the Heat — a team that almost was eliminated in the play-in round — struck first in the Eastern Conference finals by topping the Boston Celtics 123-116 in Game 1.Butler is averaging 31.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 2.1 steals in these playoffs on 52% shooting. The only player to do all that in a single postseason while shooting at least 50% is Michael Jordan — who pulled it off twice. (That doesn’t count Kawhi Leonard, who did it this year but appeared in only two playoff games.)Miami improved to 9-3 in the playoffs. The other nine No. 8 seeds in the last five seasons combined for a total of 10 wins.WHAT’S NEXT?Denver will aim for a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals on Thursday. Game 2 in the East title series will be played in Boston on Friday.HOW TO WATCH— The Western Conf...

Katie Taylor faces Chantelle Cameron in Ireland homecoming title fight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:46 GMT

DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland’s favorite athlete has the homecoming she’s always wanted.Katie Taylor has fought in London, New York, Philadelphia and Boston but never in Ireland during her professional career.The 3Arena in Dublin is sold out — no surprise there after Taylor and Amanda Serrano packed Madison Square Garden a year ago. And Dublin Castle — last in the international headlines for a dinner banquet celebrating U.S. President Joe Biden’s visit — hosted the final news conference before Taylor challenges Chantelle Cameron on Saturday.The 36-year-old Taylor is trying to become a two-weight undisputed champion by stepping up to her British opponent’s 140-pound super-lightweight division. The Olympic champion with legions of Irish fans around the world finally has a pro fight on home soil.“The atmosphere is going to be electric. It’s been a long time coming,” said Taylor (22-0, 6 KO), the lightweight champion who won a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics.Elect...

Inter still highly motivated with treble in play as it visits new Serie A champ

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:46 GMT

MILAN (AP) — Even though it has reached the Champions League final, Inter Milan isn’t certain yet of playing in the Champions League next season.The top four in Serie A qualify. Inter is third, and five points clear of fifth-placed AC Milan.Inter can secure a berth on Sunday if it can go to Naples and beat new Serie A champion Napoli, and other results go its way.Inter ought to be far more up for the game than Napoli.Napoli was the champion-in-waiting for months and finally clinched the title two weeks ago. Amid the celebrations, it has won one game and drawn one and there are likely to be more partying scenes at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.There are few goals left for Napoli. It’s still possible for Luciano Spalletti’s team to break Napoli’s record season tally of 91 points under Maurizio Sarri in 2018, as the club has 83 points with three matches to play.But it’s hard to see the new champions going all out for a mere points record, while Inter has a...

1 dead after being struck by truck in Northwest, prompting H Street closure

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:46 GMT

Get the WTOP Traffic Center’s latest updates on the 8s and when its breaks.A man is dead after being struck by a truck in Northwest D.C. on Thursday morning, police tell WTOP.It happened at the intersection of 4th and H Street Northwest just before 7:30 a.m., according to D.C. police. The 400 Block of H Street, NW is closed until further notice.The man was taken to a hospital where police tell WTOP he later died.The driver remained on scene, according to D.C. police.Here’s a map of where police said the crash happened. Source

Alibaba approves cloud computing unit spin-off, prepares for grocery and logistics arms to go public

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:46 GMT

HONG KONG (AP) — Alibaba plans to spin-off of its cloud computing business and said Thursday that its logistics and grocery units will explore initial public offerings as the Chinese e-commerce company kickstarts a restructuring of its operations in hopes of spurring growth.The company in March announced plans to reshape itself into six business divisions with plans to allow all but its core e-commerce business to raise external capital and go public. In an earnings call Thursday, Alibaba CEO Daniel Zhang said that the Alibaba plans to fully spin off its cloud computing unit and complete a public listing in the next 12 months, allowing it to “optimize operations,” Zhang said.Alibaba’s board of directors approved the full spin-off of the cloud computing unit via a stock dividend distribution to shareholders, the company said.Zhang also said that Freshippo, its groceries arm, as well as logistics arm Cainiao, are “ready to go public.”Alibaba’s board has approved plans to begin Freship...

Today in Sports – Lucy Li becomes youngest player to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Open at 11 years

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:46 GMT

May 191909 — In his first title defense Jack Johnson fights ‘Philadelphia’ Jack O’Brien to a no decision in 6 rounds in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to retain his world heavyweight crown.1910 — Cy Young, the career leader in major league victories, wins No. 500 as the Cleveland Indians defeat Washington 5-4 in 11 innings.1923 — Zev, a 19-1 long shot ridden by Earl Sande, wins the Kentucky Derby by 1½ lengths over Martingale.1935 — NFL adopts an annual college draft to begin in 1936.1962 — Stan Musial breaks Honus Wagner’s NL hit record with 3,431.1965 — West Ham United of England win 5th European Cup Winner’s Cup against 1860 München of West Germany 2-0 in London.1973 — Secretariat, ridden by Ron Turcotte, rallies from last with a powerful move on the clubhouse turn to win the Preakness Stakes by 2½ lengths over Sham. There is controversy over the timing of the race as original teletimer time was 1:55 for the 1 3/16-mile race. Pimlico amends it to 1:54 2/5, two days later.1974 — The P...

Arvada West High School accidentally placed on lockdown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:46 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Arvada Police Department says a high school was accidentally placed on lockdown on Thursday morning.The accidental lockdown happened at Arvada West High School. Police discover weapons, drugs after disarming man of modified BB gun APD said there is no emergency at the school, but officers and the Jeffco Schools Safety Team is at Arvada West to follow procedures to lift the lockdown.What happens during a lockdown?According to Jeffco Schools, this is what happens during a lockdown:Students need to move away from sight, maintain silence, do not open the doorAdults need to recover students from hallway, if possible, lock the classroom door, turn out the lights, move away from sight, maintain silence, do not open door, prepare to evade or defendIf you ever have a concern or are threatened, you can report a tip to Safe2Tell.

Rep. Boebert says husband didn't 'sick dogs' on on divorce process server

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:46 GMT

DENVER (The Hill) - Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) is defending her estranged husband, condemning what she calls “misrepresentations” cited in court documents about their impending divorce."I have always spoken highly of my marriage. I believe in marriage. I believe in the power our words hold," Boebert said in a statement posted on Twitter on Wednesday."Jayson, a man I spent half of my life with, did not sign up to be in the public limelight, and he certainly did not agree to be falsely accused of things he didn't do," the Colorado Republican added. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Rep. Boebert files for divorce from husband In court documents obtained by The Hill, a process server claimed in a sworn affidavit that the congresswoman’s husband, Jayson Boebert, was “drinking a tall glass of beer” and “cleaning a gun that was sitting on a table,” when approached with the paperwork.Describing Jayson Boebert as “extremely angry,” the process server said, “He started yelling and using profanities, an...

Police seek public’s assistance in identifying suspect in sexual battery investigation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:46 GMT

The Miami Police Department is seeking help from the public in identifying a suspect involved in an ongoing sexual battery investigation. The incident took place on Sunday, May 7, at around 5:00 A.M., when an adult female victim was walking northbound on Biscayne Boulevard at N.E. 32 Street after disembarking from a Miami Dade Transit bus at the Omni Station.According to the victim’s account, an unidentified black male approached her from behind and covered her mouth with a cloth. He then forcibly dragged her into an empty lot nearby. The victim recalls the presence of a tarp on the ground beneath some trees within the lot. The suspect proceeded to sexually assault her, using the cloth to silence her cries for help. The victim fought back against the attacker and bit his hand during the struggle. She sustained injuries to her left jaw and cuts on her lips.The victim managed to escape when the opportunity arose and immediately contacted the authorities for assistance. Surveill...

FedEx pilots vote to authorize strike as they push for higher wages in contract negotiations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:46 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — FedEx Express pilots voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike in a move they hope will help their union win a new contract that would include pay raises.The Air Line Pilots Association said Wednesday that 99% of its FedEx members who took part voted to authorize a strike, and turnout was 97%.Federal law prohibits airline unions from conducting strikes until U.S. mediators have declared negotiations at an impasse — which has not happened at FedEx — and even then, Congress and the president can block a walkout.Unions, however, believe that the votes increase their leverage at the bargaining table. The pilots’ union and Memphis, Tennessee-based FedEx have been negotiating for two years over a new contract while terms of the previous one remain in effect.“Our goal is to reach an agreement, not to strike,” said Chris Norman, head of the union’s FedEx chapter.FedEx said the pilots’ vote will not affect company operations and that it is focused on reachi...