Amid the chaos, social worker Larry Watkins searches for the victims everyone else has missed – the children who’ve watched this scene unfold. They may not bleed, but Watkins, who heads up Washington’s year-old Youth Trauma Service Team, knows they’re hurt. “They see so much violence on a daily basis,” he says. “There’s no way to know how this will affect them years from now.” A woman nudges her 10-year-old into his path....
MORE: The NBA 2K17 trailer will fire you up The Golden State Warriors will begin 2K17 with the strongest roster in history according to 2K Sports. Even the roster for the greatest team ever the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls falls short of them. The Warriors have 4 players rated 90+ and the team’s depth even extends the lead over the best teams of all-time. Bryan Wiedey posts sports gaming news and analysis daily at Pastapadre....
One of Musk’s most vocal critics is Los Angeles Lakers player LeBron James, who railed against hate speech in a Saturday tweet. The basketball star retweeted a post about the use of the n-word spiking by nearly 500% following Musk’s acquisition, per an article by The Washington Post. “I dont know Elon Musk and, tbh, I could care less who owns twitter. But I will say that if this is true, I hope he and his people take this very seriously because this is scary AF....
The Mets’ Single-A affiliate in the Florida State League announced the offer Friday after James decided to rejoin the Cavaliers. Fans who come to Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie over the next week can make the swap. Depending on how much a fan paid for the LeBron gear, this could be an OK deal. According to the team’s website, a 20-game season ticket flex plan (general admission seating) costs $80....
James scored 17 fourth-quarter points to help the Cavaliers erase a nine-point deficit against the Jazz and come away with a 118-114 win at home. He accounted for half of his team’s points in the final frame and had a key assist to Tristan Thompson late to seal the deal. MORE: Classic photos of LeBron | LeBron James has an expensive new LA home The Cavs trailed 95-86 with 7:22 remaining in the fourth before going on an 18-3 run to take control of the game....
Los Angeles hired former Pacers and Magic ring leader Frank Vogel in May and since then the Lakers added star Anthony Davis, effectively overhauling their roster in the blockbuster trade, as well as complimentary pieces in Quinn Cook, Danny Green and DeMarcus Cousins. It’s a lot, especially for a coach who wasn’t the team’s first option — Vogel was the third in line to take over. But he remains positive and is excited for the upcoming season, despite the laundry list of to-dos which includes keeping a careful eye on LeBron James’ minutes....
LeBron James and teammate J.R. Smith appeared at a rally for presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Sunday in Cleveland, urging Ohioans — especially minority voters from inner cities — to get out and vote in Tuesday’s election. MORE: Sports figures who support Hillary Clinton “I want people to understand, I grew up in the inner city and I know the whole notion of getting out and voting,” James said. “I was one of those kids and I was around a community that was like ‘our vote doesn’t matter....
But that doesn’t mean he can’t imagine what it would have been like if he’d played in college. James spoke with reporters Monday about the issue of pay for college athletes. He’s been outspoken in support of California’s recently passed law that will allow athletes at universities there to profit off their names and likenesses. In fact, California Gov. Gavin Newsom appeared on James’ HBO show “The Shop” this week to sign that bill, which the NCAA opposes....
James entered the game just three points shy of Iverson, and scored 18 points in 28 minutes to climb past another NBA great. With 24,383 career points, he now sits 122 points behind Ray Allen for 21st all-time. MORE: J.R. Smith’s ridiculous alley-oop vs. Knicks | Justin Bartha’s strange interview at MSG | Durant out with foot soreness After the game, James had some fun with reporters while expressing his thoughts on passing Iverson....
MORE: Sports figures who support Trump Plenty of off-color stuff falls under the “locker-room talk” banner. Bragging about groping women against their will does not. It’s abnormal behavior from an abnormal human being, indefensible and not grounded in reality. LeBron knows it. (Bonus points for referring to Trump as “that guy,” especially since Trump — who can be one of the world’s great sycophants when the situation calls for it — has gone out of his way to lick James’ boots....
That’s how much the Los Angeles Lakers were up at halftime against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. It is the largest halftime lead for the Lakers this season. But such a large lead didn’t matter in the least bit. The Pelicans stormed back in the second half to win 116-108. NBA LEAGUE PASS: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial) The Pelicans scored a whopping 43 points in the third quarter....
The self-proclaimed Chosen One has lived up to the seemingly insurmountable hype that was placed on him before he even stepped onto an NBA floor. Nearly two decades later, James has undeniably entered into the once impenetrable conversation of all-time greatest. James started re-writing the record books as a rookie and has not slowed down. After passing Karl Malone for second on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, James now has Kareem Abdul-Jabbar squarely in his sights....
That list bit, the one where ESPN was singled out by name, caught the attention of ESPN's Bob Ley. “Don’t watch ESPN. All these so-called everyone knows what to do but they never put on a uniform, trying to tell you what to do. It’s not about that. I think Tony’s at a point now in his career where he’s one of the great quarterbacks we have in our game....
On the set of “College GameDay” in Stillwater, Okla., Corso picked Oklahoma State in the most Corso way possible. He threw on the mascot head and pulled out some pistols. MORE: CFB scoreboard | Week 13 picks | Five things to watch | Best of “GameDay” signs Then there was the rifle shot that nearly knocked Corso and the rest of the “GameDay” crew out of their seats. It’s a good thing the show ended because Corso’s next step was to light sticks of dynamite....
Rumours last year suggested that Qatar Sports Investments, which owns Paris Saint-Germain, were potential business partners, but the 49ers appear to be the preferred choice of Whites chief Andrea Radrizzani. So what does the investment deal mean for Leeds United and how will it manifest in real terms? Goal takes a look. What is the deal between Leeds United & the 49ers? The deal involves an investment in Leeds United from 49ers Enterprises which will increase the entity’s ownership stake in the Premier League club to 37 per cent....
Given its location on the heart, disease or disorder of the left coronary artery can lead to serious health problems. Most notably, narrowing of this artery due to atherosclerosis can lead to coronary artery disease, which is extremely dangerous and can result in heart attack and failure. Anatomy Arteries have an essential duty in the human body—to deliver oxygenated blood to the heart constantly, which is why it’s vital to understand its anatomical makeup and potential anomalies....
Chest pain, also known as angina, may manifest as a variety of symptoms, including chest pressure or tightness. Many people describe their chest tightness as a squeezing sensation, causing significant enough discomfort to take notice. If you are feeling any chest pain, pressure, or tightness, be sure to see your healthcare provider right away. They can diagnose your chest pain and be sure you get the correct treatment. This article will explore left-sided chest pain and help you understand its various causes....
The UFC announced the move Tuesday. MORE: Off-air war of words includes death threat Jones (20-1) was scheduled to fight Cormier (15-0) at UFC 178 in Las Vegas on Sept. 27 in the mixed martial arts promotion’s most anticipated event of the fall. Instead, Jones and Cormier will headline UFC 182, the promotion’s traditional year-end show in Las Vegas. Jones is widely considered the top pound-for-pound fighter in MMA, while Cormier is an undefeated former Olympic wrestler....
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s 20-year-old backup goaltender entered Game 2 for an injured Ben Bishop, became the goaltender of record, left, came back and finished out a 4-3, series-evening win over the Chicago Blackhawks. MORE: Must-see photos | Lightning even series Now there’s a chance, of an unknowable percentage, that Tampa’s hopes rest on one of the best goaltending prospects on the planet. They sound like they’re cool with that; Victor Hedman, Steven Stamkos, Anton Stralman, coach Jon Cooper, anyone else who had a microphone stuck in their face on Saturday night — they, flatly, believe in the kid....
In October, former President Harris Pastides, who presided over the university for 10 years, announced he would be stepping down from the position. The announcement prompted a search for his replacement, which yielded a field of candidates that were unsatisfactory to many students, who protested in April. The Board of Trustees previously announced it would reopen the search for a new president and a meeting scheduled for Friday drew the attention of students and legislators....
