MORE: Paul George high on list of NBA’s best SFs “I meant to kick the ball against the mat, the stanchion, I guess,” George said, via ESPN.com . “And my soccer skill isn’t as good as I thought. I apologized to the people who I hit, and I’m glad my team was able to pick up this win and me not be at fault for the loss.”
George, who suffered a compound fracture to his right leg in a Team USA Basketball event last summer, received a standing ovation from the home fans when the two-time All Star left the bench to enter the game for his first action this season. MORE: Irving, Smith make crazy shots | Rose hopes to be back this week | Durant snaps at Simmons He then promptly knocked down his first shot, a mid-range fadeaway jumper....
On Thursday night against the Winnipeg Jets, Orpik gets his defensive partner back after five weeks or so without him, and he's suffered in his absence. Martin's skating, puck-moving and positional skills help cover for Orpik, and it's reflected in their results, both together and apart. NHL playoff picture | Masterton Trophy nominees 2014 In the 485:21 Orpik has been on the ice with Martin at even-strength, Pittsburgh has scored 52....
Out of the total funding amount, $319 billion was earmarked for the PPP with $60 billion designated for small lenders and community banks. More funding for the PPP became an important topic after the fund ran out of money in April. Some larger businesses also applied for loans through the program, which was designed to assist smaller businesses that had been impacted by Covid-19. “The Small Business Administration will resume accepting PPP loan applications on Monday, April 27 at 10:30 AM EDT from approved lenders on behalf of any eligible borrower,” wrote U....
He was born in Grand Rapids, Mich., raised primarily by his mother because his father was in and out of prison in Cuba, his father’s home country. He has three brothers and one sister who live in Cuba, and two brothers who still live in Michigan. Growing up, Quillin and his two brothers in Michigan would cause all types of trouble while his mother was out working three jobs to make ends meet....
A £25 million deal has been mooted for the 23-year-old, with Anfield considered to be a likely destination. RUMOURS: Liverpool target Oxlade-Chamberlain Jurgen Klopp has transformed Liverpool into a high-energy outfit who press from the front and boast pace in abundance throughout the final third of the field. Oxlade-Chamberlain ticks all of those boxes and could become available when the transfer window re-opens after struggling for regular game time at Arsenal....
On October 29, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized vaccines for children in this age group. Soon after, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory panel voted November 3 to recommend the shot. Thanks to CDC Director Rochelle Walensky’s subsequent sign-off on the decision, 28 million children are now eligible for the shot. After the FDA authorization, the Biden administration ordered 15 million Pfizer doses to prepare for the demand....
Larson, 41, who ran a campaign in Virginia to legalize child pornography, died on September 18, 2022, while he was in a prison facility in Arizona receiving medical care. A Maricopa County Medical Examiner (MCME) report sent to Newsweek stated Larson had been an inmate of Fresno Couty Jail, in California, “when he stopped eating.” Larson had been held in the jail on felony charges for soliciting child pornography as well as a number of other offenses....
“Oh, yes. No doubt. No doubt,’’ Pelé told the New York Post when asked is the U.S. deserved to host the next available World Cup. “I am one who did some work for the World Cup to be here, and the organizers were perfect. They deserve it, no doubt, for the vote in FIFA to give them the next World Cup.’’ MORE: US downs Mexico in friendly | Wambach, Solo pegged to lead women’s national team...
Dejean-Jones died from a gun shot wound in his abdomen late Friday. Dallas police released a statement that Dejean-Jones was shot breaking into an apartment, per the Dallas Morning News. MORE: Notable sports deaths of 2016 Here is the full text of the police statement: “On May 28, 2016, at approximately 3:20 a.m., Dallas officers responded to the 2500 block of Bennett Avenue regarding a shooting. Upon arrival officers found one individual had been shot....
Asked how “confident” she is about November, Pelosi told reporters on Wednesday that her party has “absolutely every intention of holding the House.” Her comments come amid a tumultuous couple of weeks for the Republican Party, which has been forced to lower its expectations for the midterms that had been anticipated to be a massive “red wave.” On Thursday, the Cook Political Report moved five House races toward Democrats, including a closely watched contest in Alaska that saw a political upset in another special election this week....
Pence gave his advice on wearing masks while delivering a 30-minute speech at the First Baptist Church in Dallas. A choir featuring more than 100 singers sat behind the vice president as he spoke. While the choir members wore masks during his speech, they removed the coverings to deliver vocal performances throughout the event, according to CNN. “People should continue to practice good hygiene—wash your hands, avoid touching your face—and wear a mask wherever it’s indicated....
“We’ll take it as a day-to-day thing, see how he reacts and recovers from it,” coach Mike Johnston told reporters, via the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. There was no immediate timetable for Letang’s return. The regular season ends April 11, and the playoffs begin April 15. The Pens entered Sunday third in the Metropolitan Division and would face the New York Islanders, who hold home-ice advantage, in the first round. The Penguins played host to the San Jose Sharks on Sunday, with a 7:35 p....
That turned out to be the case. Pittsburgh unveiled its new third jersey on Friday, and save for an updated collar, it’s nearly identical to the 1991-92 kit. The ’90s nostalgia train will never end. MORE: THE TV WATCHABILITY RANKINGS: Where does Pittsburgh land? | Best NHL jerseys Around noon Friday, three hours after the jerseys were unveiled, about 20 fans were standing in the checkout line in the Penguins’ team store prepped to buy one....
Even in the immediate wake of another blown shot at clinching Friday night — they didn’t blow a lead this time, because you can’t waste what you don’t have — there still should have been reason for optimism. MORE: Current standings | Scoreboard | Eichel wins Hobey Baker Award Right around the time coach Mike Johnston left the podium after a 3-1 loss to the Islanders, though, the fourth wheel fell off....
The No. 8 Nittany Lions (4-2, 1-2 Big Ten) allowed a last-minute touchdown to Michigan State (4-2, 2-1) on Saturday for their second loss in as many games, both at home. The 21-17 defeat came two weeks after Penn State lost 27-26 to Ohio State at Beaver Stadium. MORE: Week 7 scores, highlights Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke completed a 25-yard touchdown pass to Felton Davis with 19 seconds remaining to complete a fourth-quarter rally and silence the Happy Valley crowd....
“I assume any and all risk of exposure to COVID-19 that may result from attending Penn State, or participating in Penn State activities,” according to the waiver, “and I acknowledge that exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, or death.” The document, titled “The Penn State COVID-19 Compact,” first appeared August 5 when students tried signing into their university accounts, requiring their agreement before being allowed to continue to the site....
It’s the third meeting between Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh and Penn State coach James Franklin, and the Wolverines come in having won the last two, including a 49-10 victory in Ann Arbor last season. MORE: Penn State vs. Michigan: A quarter-century of history Will the Nittany Lions get their revenge? Here are the five key matchups in the game: Saquon Barkley vs. Devin Bush Two Sporting News midseason All-Americans make up the best matchup within the game....
The billboard in Biden’s native Pennsylvania—a key battleground state—echoes President Donald Trump’s repeated attacks on his opponent’s mental capacity and makes the unsubstantiated claim that Biden has dementia that “is worsening.” But those who know how to spell the word “dementia” will find it hard to look past the billboard’s shocking misspelling. “Biden’s dimensia [sic] is worsening, he is not fit,” it reads. Evan Ludy took a picture of the billboard, located on Route 21 at the intersection of Matthew Drive and the Route 119 bypass in Fayette County, and posted it to Twitter last week....
“[We are] in the process of scheduling a meeting with the Assistant United States Attorney to discuss a plea agreement,” the attorney for Jason Muzzicato said in a written statement. Muzzicato was indicted by a grand jury in June on charges related to the possession of several weapons while subject to a domestic violence protective order and while using illicit drugs, both felonies. A superseding indictment also included a charge concerning his operation of an unregistered drone....
