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Golden State’s do-it-all forward was complaining to referees that Memphis point guard Mike Conley had taken an extra step on a drive to the hoop during a critical moment in the fourth quarter. MORE: Jabari Parker out for the year | Eight places to trade Lance Stephenson Here’s the play in question: That’s very close to a travel and Iguodala was not happy. After the play was over he immediately ran over to the baseline official to complain and then decided to mock Conley by dancing....

With all the downtime, there’s bound to be some comedy amid all the chatter about history, legacy and matchups. Warriors forward Andre Iguodala provided some laughter when a reporter asked him what winning a title would mean for him. MORE: Agent says Klay Thompson has concussion | Warriors or Cavaliers? | Riley Curry once again start of Warriors’ postgame news conference A 10-year veteran, the 6-6, 215-pound Iguodala had started every game he’d played in during his career prior to the start of this season, Steve Kerr’s first ever as a head coach....

But Andreas Pereira is not contributing to United’s cause as they look to break out of a funk which has seen them lose ground on runaway leaders Manchester City over the last six weeks, rather he is helping an unbeaten Valencia create a buzz in La Liga. The east-coast club are bearing down on Barcelona having left a stumbling Real Madrid scrambling behind, and the Brazilian youngster’s decision to head back to Spain on loan last summer is looking increasingly justified as Barca head for the Mestalla at the weekend for a much-anticipated table-topping encounter....

In the biggest upset yet in Melbourne, little-known Italian Seppi beat the world’s No. 2 player 6-4, 7-6 (7-5), 4-6, 7-6, (7-5). It is easily the biggest of his career. Seppi lost all 10 previous matches against Federer, but he produced a stunning performance. Federer’s third-round exit is earliest since 2001. MORE: Australian Open images | Maria Sharapova makes easy advance in women’s play Seppi slowly grew into the encounter and began to find stunning shots of his own....

Or, a case can be made, Luck is the first person the world should have heard from. Or even the only person. This is not to diminish Chris Ballard, the blunt, combative general manager who planted his feet on behalf of an embarrassed-but-salty organization Wednesday. Or to diminish Jim Irsay or anyone else in a position of power, and how they’re reeling from Josh McDaniels’ 180-degree turn. But the Colts are all about Luck....

The American-British influencer was arrested in Romania on December 29, 2022, along with his brother, Tristan, and two Romanian nationals, and charged with human trafficking. Romanian prosecutors allege the Tate brothers coerced six women into producing pornography, with the alleged victims facing “acts of physical violence and mental coercion.” One of those arrested was also charged with rape, though their identify has not been disclosed. On Sunday, a tweet was posted on Tate’s Twitter account, in which a link was shared to an article from Romanian website SpyNews about his health....

UBI was a major part of Yang’s suspended presidential campaign, but a form of the concept has recently been endorsed by Utah Republican Senator Mitt Romney and New York Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Yang said he believes the payment program should remain in place “until this crisis is over.” “It would be immensely helpful right now in this time of crisis,” Yang said. “I think it should $1,000 per month of economic lockdown....

A theme park near Nagasaki in southern Japan will open a smart hotel featuring female androids that greet guests, and robots that carry luggage and serve coffee. Henn-na Hotel at the Dutch-inspired Huis Ten Bosch theme park will be partly powered by solar panels and guests will have the option of using facial-recognition software instead of door keys. Henn-na Hotel, meaning “Strange Hotel” in English, will feature three uniformed reception androids, four service and porter robots, an industrial robot arm serving as a cloak room attendant and several cleaning robots....

So it is natural that when an international event is announced in Saudi Arabia, heads turn. The 2018 Supercoppa Italiana, played at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, in January this year created quite a stir. Both politicians and rights activists were unhappy with the agreement. Likewise, WWE also faced criticism for scheduling their pay-per-view Super ShowDown at the same venue in June this year. The issue has once again taken the center-stage with the announcement that the biggest fight in the heavyweight division – Andy Ruiz Jr....

First published in 1945, Animal Farm is a satirical fable that precedes Orwell’s most well-known work, Nineteen Eighty-Four, written by the author as an effort to portray the horrors of the Soviet Union under Stalin and his experiences in the Spanish Civil War. The novella was first adapted into film in 1954, and although it bombed dramatically from a commercial standpoint, both book and novel quickly became cultural symbols to denounce authoritarianism in the same way 1984 did....

The results appear to confirm the artists responsible for the work lived during a time of rising sea levels and social disruption, when many were forced to abandon their settlements for locations further inland. These markings, the researchers suggest, could symbolize attempts by early environmental refugees to “make a place their own—a home.” Gwions, ancient artworks created by local aborigines, have mystified archeologists for years. While many remain in a state of remarkable preservation, the reddish ochre pigments lack organic material that can be carbon-dated....

The state-run Central Supermarket in Kiev had bologna on sale at a good price. Along line of shoppers quickly formed, among them a pensioner who said her name was Anna Aleksandra. “The lines are longer and longer,” she complained, “and it’s getting harder and harder to find food. " The Ukraine, the breadbasket of the Soviet Union, has plenty of food. But the best of it ends up in private markets, where it sells for prices that people on pensions of 140 rubles a month-$4....

For at least one night, the Leafs showed they can prosper without the services of their young star, as they defeated the Minnesota Wild 4-2 on Wednesday at the Air Canada Centre. It wasn’t easy, however. The Wild had nearly double the number of shots than Toronto, finishing with a 37-19 advantage. The Leafs were far more efficient on the night, though, and boosted by a stellar outing from goaltender Frederik Andersen....

The group had begun teasing weeks ahead that they would be accompanied by a special guest for their livestream. The previously teased special guest was revealed to be none other than Anderson, one half of the musical duo Silk Sonic. .Paak sat behind the drums with the group on their special day for a performance of Yet To Come, the title track from their anthology album Proof. The show also included a live band and a choir....

It’s music to the ears of those MMA fans who have been hearing that Ortiz might make a comeback soon. Moreover, Silva recently impressed everyone after he beat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in a performance where he looked like a veteran boxer himself. However, neither Silva nor Ortiz are young anymore, and at the age of 46, both are looking at their retirements. Ortiz will be making his debut as a professional boxer, but he has remained considerably active in MMA....

Star Wars is currently on top with its premiere western-based series The Mandalorian, which has been a trailblazing show for the fanbase of the popular franchise. Instead of following the plot of the mainline films, this show picks a time period between the movies and follows a character who is far removed from the main overarching plot. The Book of Boba Fett took a character from the main films and gave him his own isolated storyline that doesn’t have much to do with the films....

However, this hasn’t disappointed Andrade, as the Mexican star is already looking forward to wrestling someone else at All Out 2021. The former NXT Champion took to Twitter to tease fans about wrestling an undisclosed opponent at the September 5th pay-per-view. As expected, fans thronged to the comments section of Andrade’s tweet, picking their dream opponents for him. Many wanted Daniel Bryan, who’s rumored to debut at All Out 2021, to wrestle Andrade El Idolo on the show....

In the main event, two-time weltwerweight champion Andre Berto defeated Josesito Lopez by knockout, 1:30 into the sixth round. In the co-main event, former welterweight champion Shawn Porter knocked out Erick Bone 2:17 into the fifth round. In a fight that aired earlier than scheduled due to the Porter KO, Chris Arreola defeated Curtis Harper by unanimous decision (76-75, 77-74, 78-73) in an eight-round heavyweight fight. MORE: Mayweather, Pacquiao to submit to USADA testing | Classic Pacquiao photos | Classic Mayweather photos...

Much has been said and written about James’ switch this off-season, with some criticising the former Cleveland Cavaliers star for “chasing a championship”. Others wonder if the four-time NBA MVP made the move just so he could play in a major market, creating more business opportunities for his personal brand. But the Golden State Warriors’ swing man Iguodala told Sports Illustrated he thinks most of the criticism of James’ free-agent signing has been driven by fans on Twitter and other platforms....

The 35-year-old informed the Titans of his decision Monday morning, the team said. Tennessee’s win over the Jaguars on Thursday night was the third consecutive game in which he failed to make a catch. He has nine receptions this season, two of them for touchdowns. MORE: Brady, Ryan, Carr top list of MVP candidates With that, the third overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft wraps up what could be a Hall of Fame career....