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Unsure of whether to walk out onto the floor, he looked around and realized he was the last one left on the bench. MORE: Special moment with leukemia patient | LeBron bringing story to TV series | Where’d his new hair go? | Invokes Belichick, Brady Seconds later, James knew he was home. Cleveland fans welcomed the NBA superstar back with open arms and ear-splitting screams on Tuesday night as nearly 17,000 fans showed up to watch the Cavaliers hold their annual scrimmage, a glorified practice that provided a preview of what could become a spectacular season....

The reigning world champions are currently five points clear at the top of Group C with two games to go and a positive result against Michael O’Neill’s men will ensure they will be in Russia to mount a defence of their title next year. Northern Ireland are already assured of second place in the group and, as they strive to guarantee their place in the play-offs, they will be hoping to record a historic win against Joachim Low’s side, a result which would stall German celebrations....

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Northwestern, after 64 years competing in the modern Big Ten and 113 years of playing NCAA basketball overall, will finally experience March Madness for the first time in the 79th year of the NCAA Tournament. Trying to compare that to anything drought-related in American sports, college or otherwise, is futile. With a program-best 23-11 record that earned it a No. 8 seed and a first-round date with Vanderbilt in Thursday’s West Regional game in Salt Lake City, Northwestern no longer will be mentioned with original never-beens William & Mary, St....

The Oslo Circle K is one of the company’s 16,000 gas stations around the world, but this location is the only one from any company to completely convert to electric fueling. The conversion to electric fuel “fast chargers” came at the same time as the United Nations Climate Action Summit was taking place this week in New York. Christina Bu, secretary general of the Norwegian Electric Car Association, said in a press release that it “was extra fun to highlight this” at the same time world leaders were discussing climate change....

Trump is facing multiple high-profile investigations, and some legal experts have urged the Justice Department to indict the former president or appoint a special counsel to investigate him. Kirschner has previously contended that Trump will face accountability for his actions related to January 6, 2021—when hundreds of his supporters violently attacked the U.S. Capitol. In addition to the Capitol assault—which came after Trump urged his supporters to march to the federal legislative building and “fight like hell”—the former president and his allies are being investigated for their efforts to overturn the 2020 election results....

“I think that, for sure, we have to play a perfect game against Barcelona if we want to win," Conte said ahead of the game. “I repeat, on paper, you start these two games with one favourite and this is Barcelona. “I think that they earned the right to be the favourites this season for what they have been doing for many years in football in the world. For us, we have to try to work, to try and do our best....

Three-thousand-page novels? Earnest costume parties? What gives? From those Powell freaks to “low brau” clubs that celebrate truly horrible writing (Iceberg Slim’s “Pimp: The Story of My Life” was one selection), more and more type-A Gen-Xers are shoehorning in a night a month to talk about reading. With people marrying later, and schedules becoming more and more hectic, book clubs are appealing to people who want a connection that isn’t about dating (or at least isn’t about singles bars) or money or jobs or working out....

Since he arrived in the NBA five years ago, Garnett, 23, has been heating up the basketball court too. Each season the seven-footer has upped his scoring, rebounding and assists, establishing himself as the most versatile big man in the league. He can hammer the ball inside or throw a feathery pass in the lane, and this season has added a respectable three-point shot to his offensive repertoire. Only the fact that Garnett labors in the NBA hinterlands has slowed his ascension to the pantheon of the post-Michael NBA....

Notre Dame handed Tennessee the series upset of the college baseball season on Sunday afternoon, downing the No. 1 team in the country 7-3, taking the win in the NCAA baseball tournament super regionals. The win sends the Fighting Irish to Omaha for the first time in 20 years, and it brings an end to the most controversial and entertaining team in the 2022 college baseball season. According to ESPN Stats & Info....

Fighting Irish running back Dexter Williams and defensive back Ashton White pleaded guilty Tuesday to a single misdemeanor charge of marijuana possession. As part of a plea deal, the two sophomores will have the charge dropped and avoid jail time if they complete a “conditional discharge” program, which requires a year of probation. MORE: Where disgraced athletes went wrong If they fail this program, the plea deal will be revoked and they will receive a jail sentence, according to the South Bend Tribune....

The Notre Dame star linebacker on Monday announced he will enter the NFL Draft. MORE: Worst NFL drafts of the 2000s | PHOTOS: AFC wild-card round | NFC wild-card round “It’s really just perseverance for me, with the adversity I’m going through right now, dealing with the knee injury,” Smith said in a video statement. “I have the same vision; it’s just a different path. I’m just really looking forward to this opportunity....

The issue isn’t whether the institution and its storied football program acted improperly. The issue is whether the panel exceeded its authority when it decided a vacation of wins was appropriate considering no misconduct by Notre Dame was found. MORE: Playoff contenders and pretenders: Nine remain in hunt Notre Dame’s first assertion was the vacation of wins wasn’t required under NCAA legislation. While they are correct in this assertion, NCAA legislation provides the panel the authority to prescribe additional penalties, beyond the mandatory core penalties, where necessary....

Like, he’s one of the most talented drivers in the sport but … MORE: Busch title a year in making | Danica has new chief; will it matter? | NASCAR, RTA close to deal Or … He’s too immature, too impatient, too pig-headed to ever win a Sprint Cup championship. But … if he ever does … Now that Busch has broken through and finally won a Sprint Cup title, what now?...

The bankers were the better side in this early kick-off fixture played at Camp Toyoyo grounds. Chrispinus Onyango put the bankers ahead before David Owino made it 2-0. Defender Simon Abuko, formerly with AFC Leopards, added the third to see his side move above Wazito in the league table. The bankers are now placed fourth but on goal difference.

Facing a first-round sweep at the hands of the Warriors, the Nuggets withstood a late-game run to escape with a 126-121 Game 4 win. Now, things head back to The Bay as the Warriors hold a 3-1 series lead over the Nuggets. Stop me if you’ve heard this before. This Denver team is no stranger to defying odds. In addition to earning the West’s sixth seed with a 48-34 record without two key players in Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr....

Smoking cigarettes increases the risk of serious cardiovascular (heart) events, such as heart attack and stroke in people who use combination hormonal birth control. NuvaRing is a combination of hormonal birth control. A combination of hormonal birth control contains estrogen (NuvaRing contains ethinyl estradiol) and progestin (NuvaRing contains etonogestrel). The risk is higher with age, especially in people 35 years or older. The risk also increases with the number of cigarettes smoked....

After the long absence, the Crockett Cup returns this Saturday, April 27 at the Cabarrus Arena in Concord, N.C. with a main event that will pit NWA champion Nick Aldis against Marty Scurll. It’s a match 15 years in the making between the longtime friends from rural England who finally will square off in the ring. “It means a great deal,” explained Aldis. “Certainly, my body of work for the last couple of years has been something I’m very proud of....

The bill, titled A416, was introduced by Democratic Assemblyman Nick Perry and, according to his website, “relates to the removal of cases, contacts and carriers of communicable diseases who are potentially dangerous to the public health.” The bill is set to be discussed in the New York State Assembly’s Health Committee on Wednesday. The bill states that the governor or health commissioner, “upon determining by clear and convincing evidence that the health of others is or may be endangered by a case, contact or carrier…may order the removal and/or detention of such a person or of a group of such persons by issuing a single order....

O’Neill saw his side suffer their first competitive loss at home under his reign to a dominant Serbian outfit, who took all three points at the Aviva Stadium thanks to Aleksandar Kolarov’s impressive second-half strike. Ireland have now fallen to third in Group D, one point behind Wales who snuck past Moldova 2-0. The Irish host Moldova next month before travelling to Wales for what looks set to be a decider for a potential play-off berth, with Serbia all-but guaranteed top spot....