An order to show cause was filed in federal court in Trenton. The NFL, the NBA, the NHL, Major League Baseball and the NCAA want U.S. District Judge Michael Shipp to temporarily prevent New Jersey’s casinos and racetracks from taking sports wagers. Republican Gov. Chris Christie on Friday signed a law that effectively repeals the state’s ban on sports wagering. Monmouth Park racetrack has said it plans to accept bets starting Sunday....
There are positive emotional effects, to be sure, but most people tend to forget about the possible psychological ramifications of undergoing major surgery to improve one’s looks. The phenomenon of post-op depression is real, but its effects can be minimized if patients are prepared for the possibility. Post-Surgical Depression The incidence of post-surgical depression is much higher than most people realize and often gets glossed over in the “risks and complications of surgery” pep talk given by most surgeons to their patients....
Joe Pizza doesn’t want to sound negative. An educator for 30 years–18 as principal of Silver Bay Elementary School in Toms River, N.J.–Pizza (pronounced Pee-sah) loves his job. But if he starts talking about what litigation is doing to American education, he can’t hide his frustration. “Schools should be about what’s best for the child, and secondly, we should be concerned about the law,” he says. “But the law does tie our hands....
That’s all over now. At a White House briefing last Thursday, Janet Reno and other administration officials unveiled a new policy. Software companies will be able to include even the strongest crypto in their globally distributed products (for instance, Microsoft could build it into Windows, and ship it anywhere, except for countries supporting terrorism). The official line is that this is simply one step in an ongoing process to balance security needs and privacy....
“Me standing for the national anthem is something I will do,” James said at the Cavs’ media day Monday. “That’s who I am. That’s what I believe in.” Many were hoping James would join the protest started by 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who said he won’t stand “to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people.” After all, the Cavs star has spoken out about social issues the past, most noticeably with Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul at this year’s ESPYs....
Each received first-team votes on all 129 ballots. Curry’s selection is his first, while James is now tied with Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Oscar Robertson for the third-most all-time with nine first-team selections. MORE: Curry’s roots as a tiny high-schooler | Why LeBron ditched the headband Curry finished in the top 10 in points per game, assists and steals: 23.8 points (sixth in the NBA), 7.7 assists (sixth), a career-high 2....
Protests have been running across the U.S. for a week after Floyd died in Minneapolis on May 25 while in the custody of the Minneapolis Police Department. Several videos showed a white policeman kneeling on Floyd’s neck for almost 10 minutes while arresting him. One of the videos showed Floyd pleading with the officers to let him breathe before he seemingly lost consciousness. The officer who knelt on Floyd has since been fired and charged with murder, but that hasn’t placated the ire of protesters who have marched through cities across the U....
Given that this was his first media availability, since clearing the NBA’s health and safety protocols early after it was ruled that his positive test in Sacramento was a false positive, there were no prizes for guessing what the first few questions were going to be about. James was placed into the league’s health and safety protocols prior to the team’s game against the Kings on Tuesday (ET). However, after the false positive, he returned multiple negative tests which led to him being cleared from the protocols....
The folks at Nike Basketball were ready, and had teased the release of a limited edition sneaker in honor of the occasion. MORE: Early-season surprises: Which teams did we sleep on? | The Akron inspiration for LeBron XIIIs Once it became official, a special pattern was unlocked on NIKEiD for the LeBron XIII 25K model, which features a wild print containing a lion (representing the spirit animal for victory), carnations and orange blossoms (symbolizing birth and growth with native flowers from where James has played), dolomite stone (which can be found throughout Ohio), industrial smoke (referencing the state’s industrious, hardworking spirit), and light bands to symbolize the positivity generated from family, friends, and teammates....
“Please vote!” the four-time NBA champion wrote in an Instagram story he shared as Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden faced off in a public forum for the final time ahead of the November 3 election. The story included a split screen picture of the two candidates, with a clown face superimposed on Trump’s head. James has been heavily critical of Trump since the latter pulled off a surprise win in the 2016 elections....
The 37-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star has said that the five-game ban, without pay, given to Brooklyn Nets guard Irving was “excessive” and urged basketball authorities to end the punishment early. Irving was suspended when he met with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Tuesday, and he reportedly refused to say that he had no antisemitic beliefs. Silver described Irving as making a “reckless decision” to share a link on Twitter to a film that contains antisemitic material....
Whatever the answer, both happened Monday in Philadelphia. The 76ers beat the Heat 101-94 for their first back-to-back wins since March of 2015. MORE: Greatest 76ers players of all time The 76ers got a big effort from their enigmatic centerpiece Joel Embiid, who came up with 22 points in 23 minutes. And they needed all of them as his counterpart, Miami’s Hassan Whiteside, was giving them all they could handle....
The woman, now aged 26, filed a criminal complaint accusing the married former lawmaker of sexually assaulting her multiple times over the course of more than a decade, starting from when she was 15 years old. The alleged abuse continued until last summer, the woman’s lawyer, Jamie White, told The Detroit News. Chatfield “manipulated her through the church,” took advantage of her when she had come over to watch his children, and assaulted her “in a closet on her wedding night,” White said....
Rashford outshines debut boy Lukaku With that in mind the Whites have arranged a competitive round of fixtures pre-season, including a series of tough looking games in Austria on the club’s summer tour. This is your complete guide to the fixtures awaiting Leeds over the coming months before they return to competitive action. LEEDS PRE-SEASON FIXTURES The club’s pre-season in fact kicked off as early as July 5, with a friendly against National League North side Harrogate Town....
The season for Los Blancos continues to fall apart, with Zinedine Zidane’s men effectively out of the running in La Liga where rivals Barcelona are 19 points clear of Madrid. Before Wednesday, the Copa del Rey and Champions League were the best hopes of silverware left for the team and, after finding a late winner at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque through Marco Asensio, Madrid would have been confident in advancing to the semi-finals against a team that struggled against relegation last season....
Iheanacho scored five goals in three league matches in the month under review as the Foxes boosted their push for Uefa Champions League football next season with a win and two draws. The Nigeria international competes with Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez, Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane, West Ham United’s Jesse Lingard, Leeds United’s Illan Meslier, Manchester United’s Luke Shaw, Brighton & Hove Albion’s Leandro Trossard and Chelsea’s Andreas Christensen for his maiden award in the English top-flight....
Fournette made the announcement Monday afternoon on Twitter and says he will play for LSU in the Citrus Bowl against Louisville on New Year’s Eve. He wanted to make the announcement now so the speculation about his status wouldn’t be a distraction for the team. MOCK DRAFT: And Fournette goes to … The 2015 All-American has missed the majority of his junior season with an ankle injury. He played in just four games while LSU underwhelmed in 2016....
Join DAZN and watch more than 100 fight nights a year Garcia says they would always laugh and call him crazy whenever he made those statements. But, the all-action fighter was serious. That was always his mantra. All he wanted to do was throw punches until he or his opponent crumbled to the canvas. Garcia vows to show what he said then was no laughing matter, as he comes out of a four-year retirement to the world of bare knuckle fighting when he battles former Ultimate Fighter competitor Julian Lane at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 4 on Saturday from Beto Avila Stadium in Cancun, Mexico (9 p....
Skin conditions can be challenging to self-diagnose, so regular visits to a dermatologist will offer insight into whether your lesions are a concern. Here’s some background on cancerous versus benign lesions, and what you should look out for when checking your skin. Types of Skin Lesions There are numerous markings that can appear on the skin throughout your lifetime. Here’s a breakdown of some of the common skin conditions you may have noticed on yourself or seen on others....
This was minutes into my first scrimmage as a basketball official last December. Two seventh-grade boys were tangled up 80 feet away from the basketball, and they whipped their heads around to get the call. MORE: Predicting the Field of 68 for 2021 NCAA Tournament What was the call? It was a million-miles-per-hour moment. “Was it a defensive foul? An offensive push? A jump-ball? What’s the proper mechanics? Why are they looking at me like that?...
