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Led by the duo of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn has won 19 of its last 23 games to move to 25-13 on the season and inch closer to the Eastern Conference’s top seed. While Durant has played at a high level all season, he’s been otherworldly during the Nets’ recent surge. Dating back to Nov. 17, the 34-year-old superstar is averaging 29.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game while shooting 59....

The Browns announced on Tuesday that head coach Kevin Stefanski, two members of the coaching staff and two players have tested positive for COVID-19, leaving them out status in this weekend’s Cleveland vs. Pittsburgh matchup — their first playoff game since 2002. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, a defensive backs coach, a tight end coach, a wide receiver and an offensive lineman have all landed on the COVID-19 list. Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland....

Last year, the social media star sold her stake in the beauty brand Kylie Cosmetics to the cosmetic company, Coty, for about $600 million, per The Hollywood Reporter. The cash-out from the deal pushed Jenner’s fortune to billionaire status and the beauty powerhouse was named by Forbes as the youngest billionaire at the age of 21. But recently, a Forbes’ expose recalculated the numbers and found discrepancies in Jenner’s net worth....

Pacquiao continued his streak of being perennially tardy, stepping into Wild Card Boxing in its nondescript Hollywood strip mall location about an hour later than expected. When Pacquiao fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the highest-grossing fight in boxing history 3 1/2 years ago, you couldn’t even move inside the gym. On Wednesday, you could find space on the ring apron with only mild elbowing necessary. MORE: Join DAZN and watch more than 100 fight nights a year...

As is the case with most scheduling changes, it has to do with the COVID-19 pandemic. So no, you won’t be able to watch Villanova-Baylor or Oral Roberts-Arkansas on Thursday, nor can you watch Creighton-Gonzaga, Florida State-Michigan or Oregon-USC on Friday. Here’s everything you need to know about the scheduling change, as well as a full TV slate for the Sweet 16 games. Until then, all you need is a little patience:...

We’ll continue to update this article with news on Brown until the official active/inactive report comes out on Monday around 6:45 p.m. ET. MORE MNF INJURY UPDATES: Kyler | Hopkins Is Marquise Brown playing Monday night Week 11? UPDATE: NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reported on Sunday afternoon that Brown will NOT play in Week 11 against San Francisco as originally expected. He is in line to return in Week 12....

The Short Answer More than 50 years ago, methotrexate was introduced as a treatment for cancer because of its antiproliferative effects. Over the last 25 years or so, the drug has been commonly used as a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) to treat rheumatoid arthritis and certain other rheumatic diseases. According to a chapter on DMARDs in the book, Rheumatoid Arthritis: Early Diagnosis and Treatment, “Its popularity rests with its ease of use (oral or subcutaneous, weekly dosing), well-defined toxicities, rapid onset of clinical benefits (usually within 6 to 8 weeks), durability, low cost, additive benefits when combined with other DMARD regimens, and its ability to retard radiographic damage....

He strolled to the podium in a plaid gold jacket, maroon pants, tie and overstuffed pocket square as the opening act for Day 2 of Big Ten Media Days, and with every mile-in-a-minute-marathon-run-on sentence it’s become clear. Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck is going to shake up the Big Ten West and perhaps the Big Ten in general. To what extent the 36-year-old coach does that in 2017 is the question everybody wants answered next....

Reports indicate that PSG could be willing to sanction the sale of Neymar if a suitable offer is made. Here’s an assessment of Neymar’s situation and where he could end up. Is Neymar leaving PSG? According to Foot Mercato, PSG’s recently-appointed Football Advisor Luis Campos believes that Neymar is replaceable if the price is right. It has been reported that Campos, along with expected new coach Christophe Galtier, is planning for a 3-5-2 formation for PSG, which could lead to Neymar’s services no longer being required....

Pneumonia can affect one or both lungs and causes inflammation (swelling) that can lead to serious complications, especially in certain individuals like those under age 5 or over age 65. This article walks you through the various types of pneumonia, including which are contagious and for how long. Knowing the facts can help you decide if it’s safe to visit someone with pneumonia or if it’s better to keep your distance....

Writes Beck: MORE: The best players to leave their team during their best years A source familiar with Durant’s thinking said, “Ultimately he got frustrated and felt that they had plateaued. (Donovan) came in, and he still had the same issues that he had with Russ under Scotty. The offense didn’t change much. He still had to take a ton of contested shots every game; and that’s when he had the ball at all....

The overblown response to the Reds’ criminal 4-3 defeat at Bournemouth, despite having a two-goal cushion on 75 minutes, was as inevitable as Eddie Howe’s side ensuring they fully profited after pulling the game level. Specialist in failure? How Mourinho is acting more and more like Wenger everyday A player that has undertaken zero minutes for Liverpool, and has contributed as much to their campaign, is immediately painted as some sort of saviour....

While strep throat only accounts for a small number of sore throats, it is generally more common in children (ages 5 to 15) than adults. This article will explore how strep throat is contagious, its causes, risk factors, treatment, and prevention. Is Strep Throat Contagious? Strep throat is highly contagious and can spread quickly from person to person through close contact. Individuals with strep throat can be contagious for a few days before they start showing symptoms....

A new iteration of him in the series Superman: Son of Kal-El will not only see the hero fight crime, but also pursue a relationship with his male friend, Jay Nakamura. This was announced by DC Comics on National Coming Out Day on October 11. Superman is not the first hero to come from the LGBTQIA+ community and will likely not be the last, but this has been considered as a bold move given the hero’s profile in the comic world....

In 1983, legislation was signed to mark the birthday of Dr. King as a federal holiday. It was first observed in 1986. According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal holiday also serves to inspire Americans to serve their community. Its website says that in all 50 U.S. states, citizens deliver meals, refurbish schools and community centers, and collect food and clothing. In 1994, the U.S. Congress designated the holiday as a national day of service and appointed the Corporation for National and Community Service with leading the effort....

As noted on its website, the New York Stock Exchange will observe Christmas Day on Friday and the markets will be closed. December 25 also has two asterisks next to the date, which indicate that the markets will close early on Christmas Eve. Those looking to get last-minute trading in before eating their Christmas ham will need to do so before the early afternoon. “Each market will close early at 1:00 p....

City officials have prohibited outdoor water use and said citizens should restrict indoor use “as much as possible” until the emergency is under control, the Vallejo Times Herald reported. Roughly 140 acres has been burned in South Vallejo and firefighters say the fire in the region is now 90 percent contained. Residential evacuations for the region have been lifted. Others are not so lucky. But the news comes as Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) has said it planned to conduct a new Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) this week, warning customers about a “new potentially widespread, strong and dry wind event” that is currently being monitored, likely to impact 32 counties....

The full moon in July—which this year takes place on July 16 at 5:38 p.m. EDT—is referred to as the “Thunder Moon” or sometimes the “Full Buck Moon.” Full moons are an astronomical phenomenon which occur around once a month when the Earth is positioned between the sun and the moon. In this situation, the face of the moon that we can see is fully lit up by our star, appearing like a perfect circle....

Zinedine Zidane’s men thrashed 10-man Juventus 4-1 in the Cardiff final on Saturday, becoming the first team in the Champions League era to retain the trophy. AC Milan were the last to do so in Europe’s elite club competition in 1990 and Isco, who now has three European titles by the age of 25, hailed Madrid’s unprecedented streak of success. “It is the third Champions League in four years for Madrid and my third as a professional - I would never have dreamed it in my life!...

The 29-year-old will shift bases from Kolkata to Pune after the current season. He was a part of the East Bengal squad which finished fourth in the I-League last season but made only two appearances for the Red and Golds in the league. The winger will now hope for a better season in the ISL. Incidentally, the former Churchill Brothers player has turned out for FC Goa and Mumbai City FC in the ISL before....