Lowry, who has been out since suffering a hamstring injury in Game 3 of the opening round, is reportedly nearing a return to action. Miami has held its own in Lowry’s absence, closing out the Hawks in five games and taking the first two games from the Sixers, who are also shorthanded. Will Lowry be available to play in Game 3? Here is the latest on his status. Will Kyle Lowry play in Game 3 vs....
Kenosha County Judge Bruce Schroeder, who oversaw Rittenhouse’s trial in November, made the decision after the 19-year-old requested to have the Smith & Wesson M&P 15 semiautomatic rifle returned to him during a court motion earlier this month. A spokesman for Rittenhouse later said that he wanted the item to be destroyed and thrown away to avoid becoming a symbol of celebration in the shootings. In agreement with Rittenhouse’s lawyers, Schroeder and Assistant District Attorney Thomas Binger said the state would destroy the gun this year, most likely in April....
Trask (6-5, 240 pounds) was neck-and-neck with Alabama’s Mac Jones as a fast-rising prospect in the SEC. Jones separated by raising his level of play in the College Football Playoff with his stellar skill players to lead the Crimson Tide to another national championship. Trask didn’t get the same kind of positive postseason showcase without his key Gators draft-headed targets in the Cotton Bowl. Trask has the size, strong arm and accuracy to be successful in the NFL, but he peaks as an early-to-mid second-round prospect for now because he is more of a prototypical pro pocket passer who needs some system support and development to become a complete passer....
This article will go over what you should know before getting the Kyleena IUD. It explains what the IUD is (and is not) used for, Kyleena’s side effects and risks, and how the Kyleena IUD compares to other IUDs. How Kyleena Works The Kyleena IUD is a soft, flexible plastic T-shaped frame. The device prevents pregnancy by slowly releasing a type of progestin called levonorgestrel into the uterus. Levonorgestrel is a synthetic hormone that is used in many types of birth control pills (oral contraceptives)....
Jenner was previously named the world’s youngest “self-made” billionaire by Forbes, but that accolade was revoked by the magazine amid claims that figures to do with her cosmetic company had been inflated. Regardless, Jenner’s net worth currently stands at an eye-watering $700 million, so it is no surprise that the reality TV star upset fans this week when she didn’t cover the medical costs of her friend Samuel Rauda who had been in a major car accident....
The influencer and reality TV star boasts a staggering 360 million followers on Instagram and is a trendsetter who influences millions of social media users, so her criticism may make Instagram actually take note. The platform has faced a backlash over its recent update which sees it resemble TikTok, a video-sharing platform, and has been pushing more Reels and fewer posts. Jenner and her elder sister Kim Kardashian—who has 326 million followers on the platform—posted a message that read: “Make Instagram Instagram Again....
It’s typically an outpatient surgery. Most are able to go home the same day. An engaged and informed patient is essential to the success of the procedure. If you’re considering kyphoplasty or are scheduled to undergo it, you’ll need to understand what goes into preparing for this surgery. Location Kyphoplasty is not an open surgery and relies on minimally invasive techniques. The surgeon uses a specialized balloon to create a space in broken bone, then fills that cavity with bone cement to reinforce and repair the area....
Irving has a fractured left knee cap, the team announced Friday. The injury requires three to four months of rehabilitation after surgery. He was injured during overtime of Game 1 of the Finals, which the Cavs lost to the Warriors. MORE: Game 1 in photos | Is Dellavedova ready for Steph Curry? Irving had been dealing with tendinitis in his left knee over the past month and was not 100 percent healthy when he played Game 1....
Although he played through the injury in Thursday’s win over the Warriors, Irving has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Pacers. His status will be updated again prior to the Cavaliers game in Houston against the Rockets on Sunday. MORE: Players then and now | Beasley drank “snake juice” in China | Westbrook leaves Durant hanging Irving finished Thursday’s game with 24 points on 6-of-17 shooting to go along with three rebounds, one assist, two steals and two 3-pointers in 38 minutes so the injury doesn’t appear to be that serious....
According to a FiveThirtyEight analysis, Sinema has voted with Biden 93 percent of the time, which is more often than Sanders, who has voted in line with the president’s agenda 91 percent of the time. On Friday, Sinema sent shockwaves across Capitol Hill after she changed her party affiliation from Democrat to independent, joining the Senate’s two other independents, Sanders and Angus King—both of whom caucus with the Democrats, and taking away the 51-49 majority the Democratic Party had expected....
The LASD said in a release that in addition to the home of Los Angeles County Civilian Oversight Commissioner Patricia “Patti” Giggans, it also searched the home of Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, as well as offices at the Los Angeles County Hall of Administration, Peace Over Violence Headquarters and LA Metro Headquarters. “The investigation has been shared with a federal agency and they continue to monitor,” the release said, adding that it remains an active investigation and no further comment could be provided at this time....
The City Council approved the mandate Wednesday after last week’s vote was delayed so members could address concerns like violation fines and potential aggression toward employees trying to enforce the requirement. The mandate will require full vaccination for anyone seeking to enter public areas like malls, restaurants, bars, gyms and sporting events. Members of the council were generally in support of the requirement as they looked to curtail further spread of the virus....
Rowe regained the starting role from Clement Diop in April, and has started the Galaxy’s past six games. He has a 3-2-2 record in 2017, recording 17 saves. Power Rankings: Galaxy continue to climb The Oregon native has been with the Galaxy since 2012 and was a backup until last season, when he started 30 matches. The Galaxy have won three consecutive matches on the road, and will aim for four in a row this Saturday at D....
GALLERY: Goal’s MLS Team of the Playoffs The club announced the hiring of LA Galaxy II coach Curt Onalfo to take over the first team Tuesday, choosing to promote from within rather than pursue a high-profile candidate from outside the organization. Onalfo joined the Galaxy as an assistant coach on Arena’s staff in 2011 and has managed the club’s reserve team in the USL since 2014, compiling a 41-20-25 record....
In his new role, Vagenas will oversee all soccer activities of the LA Galaxy, LA Galaxy II and Galaxy Academy. Vagenas will replace Bruce Arena as the club’s general manager. Arena, who was named U.S. national team head coach last week, was also the Galaxy’s head coach and the team is continuing to search for a replacement for that half of Arena’s dual role. “Peter has been an influential figure in the continued growth of the LA Galaxy both on and off the field for a long period of time,” said LA Galaxy President Chris Klein in a club release....
After scoring the first of his two goals in the 20th minute of a 2-0 win over West Brom on Monday, the French forward now has scored in his first three home Premier League matches since joining the Gunners from Lyon over the summer. Arsenal 7/1 to win Europa League Lacazette is the first Arsenal player to score in his first three home league appearances for the club in the Premier League era, with Brian Marwood in September 1988 the last to do it for the north London outfit....
According to Cal Fire, the fire location is at latitude 34.679402 and longitude -118.451917. InciWeb’s Incident Information System shows the location in Los Angeles County, updated in the early evening, below: The San Francisco Chronicle’s California Fire Map and Tracker shows the extent and origin of the fire. It can be seen below: The brush fire started on the afternoon of August 12. It quickly increased in size in the Angeles National Forest area, which covers an area of more 700,000 acres and is described as being in “L....
Gasol isn't expected to play when the Lakers host the New York Knicks on Tuesday. The 7-foot Spaniard missed the second half of Los Angeles' victory over Orlando after complaining of dizziness and nausea. He spent the night in a hospital, but the Lakers said an MRI of his head was normal. Gasol will be re-examined Tuesday, but likely won't play against the Knicks. Gasol's vertigo is the latest in a staggering list of injuries and ailments for the Lakers (23-46), who are on track for their worst season since moving to California....
With just more than five minutes remaining in the third quarter, Clarkson shoved Dragic as the Heat guard made a cut toward the basket. The push was strong enough to elicit two retaliation shoves from Dragic. The Lakers guard responded with a forearm to Dragic’s head/neck area, sending Dragic to the floor. MORE: Heat-Lakers Game Center Clarkson and Dragic were both ejected from the game. Heat forward James Johnson was issued a technical foul after he tried to confront the Lakers’ bench....
The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Sunday morning that there is “mutual interest” between Howard and the Lakers. Howard was acquired by the Grizzlies in a trade with the Wizards early last month, and was expected to be waived or traded. The Lakers must receive permission from the Grizzlies to talk with Howard. Charania mentioned free agent Joakim Noah as another veteran center the Lakers might be checking out. Howard, an eight-time All-Star, played in only nine games with the Wizards last season due to injuries....
