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Heat’s biggest advantage against Nuggets in Finals? This is Denver’s first postseason adversity: “It’s like a muscle that you work on and you get better”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

As Michael Malone’s team powered through the postseason and into the NBA Finals, he found himself steadily relying on a couple of go-to thoughts about his team’s performance.He’s repeatedly noted – and as weeks progressed, cautioned – that his team faced very little true postseason adversity as it dispatched Minnesota in five games, Phoenix in six and Los Angeles in four.Before Game 3 in Phoenix, he said, “we’ve had no adversity in the postseason yet. Things have gone really, really smooth. And adversity is coming. It’s knocking on the door.”Phoenix tied that series with a pair of blistering offensive performances at home, but that led Malone right to his other go-to: The old basketball cliché that a series doesn’t start until somebody wins a road game.That lack of postseason adversity took the form of a 13-3 mark overall going into Sunday’s Game 2 against Miami and a 9-0 run at Ball Arena.No longer. The NBA Finals are on. Adversity knocks.“I mean, we know that that’s not goin...

Suspicious death investigated near Downtown Los Angeles bus stop

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

The death of a man near a downtown Los Angeles bus stop is being described as suspicious by investigators Monday morning.The man's body was found on the ground near the Civic Center/Grand Park Metro Station at West 1st Street and North Hill Street around 10:40 p.m. Sunday night. A bus was also seen parked next to the bus stop but investigators said the man had not been on the bus. Early reports indicated the man may have suffered some kind of wound but investigators said they are still waiting for the Los Angeles County coroner to determine that. First responders pronounced the man, believed to be between the ages of 30 and 40, dead at the scene.No further details about the death were available and no information was given about a suspect or suspects.Cameras located at the bus stop could help with the investigation.

Cosmos Art Ceramics Unveils Exquisite Collection of Amazing Smoking Pipes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

Cosmos Art Ceramics, a renowned name in the world of handmade ceramic art, is delighted to announce the launch of their latest collection of smoking pipes. The Cat Paw Pipe, Frog Pipe, Duck Pipe, and Bunny Pipe are beautiful, cute, and unique additions to the smoking pipe market, providing smokers with a truly elevated experience.Each pipe in this collection is meticulously crafted by skilled artisans who have perfected the art of ceramic pipe making. The Cat Paw Pipe features a delicate design resembling a cat’s paw, capturing the essence of feline grace and elegance. The Frog Pipe showcases a cute frog perched on top, creating a whimsical and eye-catching piece. The Duck Pipe is a delightful creation, capturing the spirit of a duck with its playful and joyful design. Finally, the Bunny Pipe showcases a cute bunny figure that adds a touch of innocence and charm to your smoking experience.“Our goal at Cosmos Art Ceramics is to create truly unique smoking pipes that not o...

A Digital Revolution Sweeps Across Brazil’s Football Culture

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

In a remarkable shift within Brazil’s passionate football culture, avid fans have bid farewell to traditional television and turned to online streaming platforms as their preferred medium to catch all the action. The once-unchallenged dominance of cable TV networks has been usurped by the allure and convenience of digital streaming, revolutionizing the way Brazilians consume their beloved sport.Historically, Brazil has been a nation deeply entrenched in its footballing heritage, where live matches were viewed on television sets that served as focal points for families and friends to gather. However, a seismic shift has occurred as an ever-growing number of tech-savvy fans opt for the flexibility and extensive coverage offered by online streaming platforms.The proliferation of high-speed internet access and the rapid advancement of digital technology have played significant roles in this paradigm shift. Brazilians, renowned for their love affair with football, have seized upon ...

Rising Artist Mela Bee Drops “Shine” ft. Kodie Shane, teases “Melaverse” for VIP fans

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

With an exciting story and an eclectic blend of influences, Mela Bee is quickly becoming a fan favorite amongst new artists to discover. This small-town singer/songwriter hailing from Canada combines dark, smoky undertones layered with uplifting vocal deliveries around lyrics that hit you right in the feels. Or as her bio appropriately states, “Mela’s music feels like a deep talk with a close friend at 3am”.We had the chance to sit down with Mela to discuss her accelerating career growth, latest single, upcoming tour, and some insight into what she has planned over the next year.Her new single “Shine” featuring rapper Kodie Shane has clocked over 100,000 streams on Spotify in less than 8 weeks (only Mela’s second official release) with a growing number of positive reviews from critics:“She’s got the qualities of a superstar, and I think they’re being put to use brilliantly in ‘Shine’”— Loretta Kim, Famous & Made2023 has been even more unpredictable for the pop genre than 2022 wa...

Napoli searching for Spalletti replacement after title; Mourinho indicates he’ll stay at Roma

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

ROME (AP) — Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis may be facing an even bigger challenge now than he did a year ago when captain Lorenzo Insigne, club record scorer Dries Mertens and defensive stalwart Kalidou Koulibaly left the club.Napoli more than exceeded expectations when new signees Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Kim Min-jae helped the southern club win Serie A for the first time in more than three decades.But now Luciano Spalletti — the coach whose attacking tactics garnered plaudits from all over Europe — is leaving, and so is sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli — the man who signed “Kvara” and Kim and a host of other influential players like Giacomo Raspadori and Giovanni Simeone.While Spalletti is taking a year off, Giuntoli appears headed to rival Juventus.“Starting today, and for the entire month of June, we’ll work diligently toward finding a new coach,” De Laurentiis said after Napoli was awarded the Serie A trophy following its final match of the season on Sunday. “It’s ...

SAIC: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

RESTON, Va. (AP) — RESTON, Va. (AP) — Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) on Monday reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $98 million.The Reston, Virginia-based company said it had profit of $1.79 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $2.14 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.79 per share.The information technology company posted revenue of $2.03 billion in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.94 billion.For the current quarter ending in July, SAIC expects its per-share earnings to range from $7 to $7.20.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $7.13 billion to $7.23 billion for the fiscal second quarter._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks sto...

Estallido sónico: nave vuela errática sobre Washington y choca en Virginia; no hay sobrevivientes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

WASHINGTON — Una avión privado se desplazó de forma errática el domingo sobre la capital de Estados Unidos, por lo que las fuerzas armadas desplegaron una aeronave de combate antes de que el avión se estrellara en Virginia, informaron las autoridades. Los aviones de combate provocaron un estampido sónico que se escuchó en toda la región de Washington.Horas más tarde, la policía señaló que las cuadrillas de rescate habían llegado al lugar en que cayó la aeronave en una parte rural del valle Shenandoah y no encontraron sobrevivientes.La Administración Federal de Aviación (FAA, por sus siglas en inglés) indicó que el jet Cessna Citation despegó de Elizabethtown, Tennessee, en dirección al Aeropuerto MacArthur de Long Island, Nueva York. Inexplicablemente, el avión giró para regresar cuando se encontraba sobre Long Island y se dirigió directamente hacia Washington antes de estrellarse sobre terreno montañoso cerca de Montebello, Virginia, aproximadamente a las 3:30 de la tarde. ...

Free summer lunch program begins for Cherry Creek students

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — One in six Colorado children don't have access to the food they need. Kids that don’t have proper nutrition during the summer are more likely to experience learning loss. Thirty percent of students in the Cherry Creek School District qualify for free or reduced meals, and during the summer, families have to make up for the two meals that their students are missing. Free summer meals Monday, June 5, is the first day that free meals will be served to students at mobile sites.There are six sites in the Aurora area for Cherry Creek School District students and two joint sites with Aurora Public Schools.   Denver woman creates online community to help those navigating through cancer Last year, the district served 1,000 meals a day at all of the sites combined. They anticipate serving that many, if not more, this summer. However, one COVID-era change is being missed by parents and students.  “Unfortunately, the waivers that we had during COVID allowed families ...

Accused killer of tech exec Bob Lee pleads not guilty to murder charge at arraignment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

(CNN) — The man accused of fatally stabbing tech executive Bob Lee last month pleaded not guilty to murder in a San Francisco court Thursday.Nima Momeni, 38, will be held in custody without bail, the judge said.Assistant District Attorney Omid Talai argued Momeni presents a public safety risk and is a flight risk. He said the knife used in the killing was connected to Momeni. It was a knife of the same brand as found in his sister’s apartment, and Momeni’s DNA was found on the knife’s handle, Talai said.Paula Canny, Momeni’s attorney, said the DNA testing on the knife “isn’t entirely accurate” and argued Momeni is not a flight risk, noting he had not fled in the nine days between the killing and his arrest.“(He) is a loving son, hardworking, has never been convicted of a felony, has no criminal record or been convicted of a crime of violence,” she said. Momeni is not a citizen and would risk being deported to Iran, she added.Canny said this was “never a case of ‘who done it,’ it was...