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Guards Matthew Dellavedova (cramps) and Iman Shumpert (a shoulder contusion) each required medical attention as the Cavs earned a 2-1 series lead over the Warriors. MORE: Must-see NBA Finals photos | Dellavedova a Finals hero | LeBron opens up to Wade Matthew Dellavedova injury update Dellavedova was seen leaving Quicken Loans Arena on a stretcher, setting off alarm bells for Cavs fans. It was later clarified that while Dellavedova was hospitalized, it was only for severe cramping and Dellavedova had actually walked to the ambulance on his power....

The young Mavericks star was given a Flagrant 2 and an automatic ejection for a hostile act toward the Cavaliers’ Collin Sexton on Sunday night. The act was a chop that landed near Sexton’s groin as the two battled for position in the lane. Officials termed the strike “aggressive.” NBA STANDINGS: Seeding scenarios, breakdown for final spots in 2021 playoffs Doncic’s swipe was clear on replay. He told reporters that he didn’t mean to hit Sexton below the belt....

The Mavs chose to let all three of their major free agents (Chandler, J.J. Barea and DeShawn Stevenson) walk, and endured the battering that followed — a first-round exit in the 2012 playoffs and heavy criticism for breaking up a champion. In hindsight, Dallas was wise to break up that group, but they did so for the wrong reasons. MORE: NBA exec breaks down 15 scariest free agents No team has been more committed to the principle of summer salary cap space since the last CBA became NBA law than the Mavericks....

Well, sort of. MORE: NBA Mock Draft | Cavs’ wins help Love | Kerr responds to Warriors fans Jefferson recently aided the FBI in an investigation into his former business manager, according to documents obtained by TMZ. After the Mavs forward reported that he was suspicious Ted Kritza had stolen $2 million from his personal bank credit line, Jefferson recorded a phone conversation with his former associate, who “confessed to wrong-doing," the report said....

Two years later, the Oilers lifted the Cup for the fifth time by defeating the Boston Bruins in five games. Mark Messier led the team that season with 129 points in 79 games. Jari Kurri, meanwhile, notched 93 in 78. In goal, Edmonton was led by Conn Smythe Trophy winner Bill Ranford who played in 22 of 23 playoff games posting a goals-against average of 2.53. Backup goalie Grant Fuhr, who was the starting goaltender when the Oilers won their first four Stanley Cups, battled shoulder injuries that season and played in just 21 games....

That was the day that the Pirates’ lefty was perfect for 12 innings against the Braves, the defending National League champs, whose lineup included Hall of Famers Eddie Mathews and Hank Aaron. Think about that. A perfect game for 12 innings. Thirty-six up, thirty six down. MORE: 10 single-season MLB feats we’ll never see again Equally noteworthy: The reason Haddix was still pitching in the 12th inning is because the Braves’ Lew Burdette had held the Pirates scoreless for 12 innings....

The question was asked again by Showtime Boxing’s Jim Gray moments after Mayweather notched No. 50, winning by 10th round TKO over UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor. Gray went on the attack, grilling Mayweather on what it meant to achieve the 50-0 mark against someone who’d never fought in a boxing match. “A win is a win, no matter how you get it,” Mayweather said to Gray. “Rocky Marciano is a legend and I look forward to going into the Hall of Fame one day....

The 18-year-old brought an end to a lengthy period of speculation by joining the capital club from Monaco in an initial loan deal that will become permanent for a reported €180 million. PSG -2 8/11 with dabblebet Coach Unai Emery revealed earlier in the week that the France international would likely be in the squad, stating he is in good form and “ready to play”. The attacker has vowed to “do everything” to help €222m signing Neymar win the Ballon d’Or and will get the first chance to play alongside the Brazil star as they take on Ligue 1’s bottom side at Stade Saint-Symphorien....

Mbappe took advantage of a fortunate deflection to knock in from close range and earn a 1-0 win over Peru, securing qualification from Group C for Les Bleus. France have failed to impress in both of their one-goal wins, having also benefited from good luck in a 2-1 defeat of Australia. And teenager Mbappe, who was named the man of the match, is targeting more honours for France, who last lifted the World Cup at their home tournament in 1998....

The “Take Back Virginia” rally, which Youngkin did not attend, was organized by radio host John Fredericks, the Virginia chairman of former President Donald Trump’s 2016 and 2020 campaigns. At the start of the event, emcee Martha Boneta introduced an American flag, which she said: “was carried at the peaceful rally with Donald J. Trump on January 6.” The hosts then led attendees in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance as the flag was held onstage....

Calling the plans for the new mental health hospital for inmates a “death trap” jail in disguise, Khan-Cullors told Newsweek that she wanted to see L.A. County officials call off their plans to invest millions in a plan that would see thousands with mental health issues “criminalized.” In response to the “unconscionable” use of jail in place of treatment, as well as the lack of investment in prevention and rehabilitation services for those with mental health issues, Khan-Cullors and Black Lives Matter, in partnership with other community organizations and grassroots groups, have collected more than 246, 000 signatures to put an initiative to “Reform L....

St. Louis County Circuit Judge Nellie Ribaudo ruled that Kendell R. Cooks, 38, was guilty of felony counts of first-degree assault and armed criminal action alongside a misdemeanor count of property damage for the incident that took place in Chesterfield, Missouri, on January 9, 2019. The attack occurred about 90 minutes after Cooks’ daughter was fired by the manager of the McDonald’s, Jeffrey Jackson, for allegedly not wearing the correct work attire and using inappropriate language in front of customers, according to local station KPLR....

The texts, which were sent in April, refer to the killings of 7-year-old Jaslyn Adams, a Black girl who was shot in a McDonald’s drive-thru, and 13-year-old Adam Toledo, a Latino boy who was shot by Chicago police. “With both, the parents failed those kids which I know is something you can’t say,” Kempczinski wrote to Lightfoot. “Even harder to fix.” AP reported that the exchange was made public on social media in late October as a result of a Freedom of Information Act request from activist Michael Kessler....

This year, McDonald’s is celebrating 40 years of the Happy Meal. The fast-food chain is celebrating by re-releasing the most popular toys from the last four decades. The full line up of Retro Happy Meal Toys are Cowboy McNugget (1988), Fireman McNugget (1988), Mail Carrier McNugget (1988), Hamburger Changeable (1989), Grimace (1990), Dino Happy Meal Box Changeable (1991), McDonald’s Hot Wheels Thunderbird (1993), Hamburglar (1995), Power Rangers (1995), Space Jam Bugs Bunny (1996), Patti the Platypus Ty Beanie Baby (1997), 101 Dalmatians – U....

The fast food chain’s latest menu collaboration with American rapper Saweetie follows the company’s other recent meal collaborations, including with global K-pop band BTS as well as U.S. rapper Travis Scott and Colombian singer J Balvin. The Saweetie meal includes a Big Mac, 4-piece Chicken McNuggets with two sauces (“Saweetie ‘N Sour” and “Tangy BBQ”) as well as medium fries and a medium Sprite soft drink, according to the McDonald’s website....

Sometimes you end up with cold and soggy fries, which pale in comparison to hot and crispy potatoes straight out the fryer. Diners can request a fresh batch, but it seems it’s up to the server’s discretion as to whether or not you get the real deal. One man, claiming to be a McDonald’s worker, has revealed what he does whenever a customer demands fresh fries, and it’s not making a new batch....

Multiple sclerosis is an immune-mediated disease (an autoimmune disease) that affects the central nervous system (CNS)—the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. The immune system causes inflammation that damages myelin (a fatty substance that covers the nerves) and the nerves themselves. When this damage occurs, scar tissue develops, interrupting the flow of information from the nerves and the brain. This interruption causes a variety of neurological symptoms, from pins and needles sensations to the inability to walk....

The age or gender of the person has not been revealed but a list of places where the person had been over the last week has been released by Austin Public Health, which it said was “out of an abundance of caution.” “Local, state and federal health officials are mounting a coordinated effort to inform people who may have been exposed,” it said in a statement, adding that if anyone was in the locations and started to develop a fever in the following days should contact a doctor....

Daniel Scali, 28, took on the Herculean task in April and surpassed the previous best of 3,054. His total has been officially confirmed and becomes the second Guinness World Record he has to his name. Scali, from Australia, also holds the record for the longest time spent in the abdominal plank position, recording 9 hours and 30 minutes in August 2021. And, incredibly, he has done all this while suffering from a condition that can cause excruciating pain....

The brewing mass dropout of medical schools follows the sudden departure last fall of most leading law schools from the U.S. News rankings, which occurred shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court heard opening arguments in two cases challenging the use of race-based affirmative action in higher education admissions. Harvard is one of the defendants in that matter, and the justices’ initial questioning suggested that the Court will likely side with the plaintiffs and hand down a landmark ruling against the use of racial preferences....