Hayward — who left the Jazz as a free agent and signed a four-year, $128 million contract with the Celtics last summer — suffered a gruesome leg injury in the first quarter of Boston’s opener against Cleveland. He is expected to miss the remainder of the season as he rehabs a dislocated left ankle and fractured left tibia . MORE: Gordon Hayward’s kids are making his recovery more fun...
James told reporters after the Cavaliers’ heavy 108-83 game one loss on Sunday he had “zero level of concern” about his team’s future performance. There is good reason for his confidence, as coming off a loss in the Eastern Conference playoffs this year the Cavs have a stellar 3-0 record, while teams led by James have a 20-4 record during his current run to eight straight conference finals. Stevens is well aware of that record and the Celtics will undoubtedly be prepared for James’ counterpunch....
Thomas met with a specialist on Tuesday to determine whether surgery would be necessary to repair his injured hip. “His X-rays and all of the information that they gathered is being sent to another specialist,” Celtics head coach Brad Stevens told reporters prior to Tuesday’s game in Cleveland. “I think he’s probably going to collect one to two more opinions and then go from there before he ultimately makes a decision on the next step, whether that next step is surgery or a specific rehab program, whatever the case may be....
People are often diagnosed with this condition after an abnormal Pap smear indicates cancerous changes in the cervix. Precancerous cells in the cervix (carcinoma in situ) are sometimes referred to as stage 0. Stage 0 is not technically cervical cancer, but it is a serious precancer that requires treatment so it won’t become cancer. If you are diagnosed with cervical cancer, your doctor will run tests to determine what stage the cancer is in....
With the rest of the world improving, the two iconic U.S. players are especially proud of what they accomplished with a third straight championship. “The World Championship, now the World Cup, is always the hardest one to win,” said Taurasi. “It’s a grind, it’s physically tough and mentally tough. When you talk about playing three games in three nights, you just don’t do that anymore as a pro. This is the only tournament that challenges you in that way....
The American, 23, fired a four-under 68 in the final round at the Country Club of Jackson to finish at 21 under. Champ, among the longest hitters on the PGA Tour, took control of the event in the third round, when he carded a 64. He produced a strong finish on Sunday, making five birdies on his final six holes to close out his success. Canadian Corey Conners (68) finished outright second at 17 under, two shots ahead of Carlos Ortiz (64) and Sam Burns (68)....
In the final on Saturday, they will meet the third seeded South African-British team of Ruan Roelofse and Joe Salisbury. The latter upset the second seeds James Cerretani and John Patrick-Smith with an identical score of 6-4, 6-4 in the other semi-final. Paes and Raja had 58% of their first serves in and won 74% of their first serve points. They managed to convert three out of their seven break point opportunities and conceded just a solitary service break....
Having struck twice in the 2-2 draw in the first leg at Paris, The Manchester club were in the driving seat coming into the return leg, however, they struggled to break through the visiting defence for most of the opening 45 minutes. To compound their misery, Sergio Aguero even missed a penalty midway, keeping the scored deadlocked at 0-0. Les Parisians, on their part, wasted a host of opportunities to grab the lead and were eventually punished for the same when De Bruyne struck a sublime howitzer from outside the box to put the tie effectively to bed....
But the Lionel Messi led Barca had other plans, and it was the ex-Liverpool man Luis Suarez who struck first for the hosts in the 26th minute. For the remainder of the first half, Liverpool and Barca, both had their own fair share of chances, but the first half ended at 1-0. Just after a series of counter-attacks by Liverpool and James Milner hitting a clear cut chance straight at Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Messi made it 2-0 in the 75th minute in what Jurgen Klopp called ‘a not so nice goal’ in the press conference....
MSN & Real Madrid losers in CL draw The last eight of Europe’s top competition will feature two mouthwatering ties between big hitters, a fascinating clash of two dedicated, intelligent overachievers and the meeting of perhaps the two most exciting young teams on the continent. But who has the edge? Here’s a first look at the matchups to be played in April for a place in the semi-finals. JUVENTUS vs BARCELONA Juventus have quietly progressed to the quarter-finals with one of the two unbeaten records remaining in the competition (the other belongs to Real Madrid)....
In essence, he gave him permission to lose knowing full well the Cavaliers were going to make the playoffs in a mediocre Eastern Conference. “Dan Gilbert told me … you’ve gotta try new things,” Lue said in an interview with the Cleveland Plain-Dealer. “Like, in business you gotta try new things. If it works, you’re a genius, if not, you change and do something else. I just think you gotta try things and kinda see how your team reacts to it....
When cavernous malformations occur in the brain they can be particularly problematic. In general, cavernous malformations consist of thin-walled veins, which lack major incoming arteries, and are fully separate from the tissues where they live. As such, cavernous malformations tend to be smaller and less dangerous than the more prominent arteriovenous malformations. Do Cavernous Malformations Cause Bleeding? In spite of being small, cavernous malformations have a significant tendency to cause bleeding in the brain....
This article discusses the causes of cavities in kids, treatment options, and tips for cavity prevention. Causes and Risk Factors A cavity is a small hole in your tooth that occurs when the hard outer layer of the tooth, called the enamel, is damaged. Cavities form when bacteria and sugar in the mouth create an acid that eats away at the enamel. Because bacteria are naturally present in the mouth, anyone can get a cavity....
The Cavs were riding a five-game winning streak heading into Tuesday night’s matchup against the Heat, but proceeded to get blown out in Miami. LeBron James was limited to 18 points — his lowest total since Feb. 23. Before Tuesday, James had been on a tear in March, averaging 30.5 points per game on 55.7 percent shooting from the field to go with 9.6 rebounds and 9.5 assists per game in that span....
Still, a lot of people don’t really understand what CBD oil is or how it works, and it tends to be wrapped up in the controversy over medical marijuana. That can make people hesitant to try it. There’s also a lot of confusion over whether it’s legal—but there are also some positive changes on that subject. What Is CBD Oil? CBD stands for “cannabidiol,” which comes from the cannabis plant....
Sabathia, who left the team late last season in Baltimore to enter rehabilitation, begins his story with these poignant words: MORE: Second chances in spring training | Most controversial players ever I’ve played in sold out stadiums. I’ve undergone numerous surgeries. And I’ve even pitched in the World Series. But nothing scared me more than saying these three words: “I need help.” Sabathia, 35, goes on to describe his personal journey, as a major-leaguer and not just into alcohol dependency, recalling his days as a shy 20-year-old who stuck with the big club at Indians camp all those years ago....
CCP media portrayed India as bearing sole responsibility for the ongoing border disputes between China and India and China and Bhutan. According to Global Times, “India has always been the reason for the delay in negotiations on boundary issues between China and Bhutan.” Similarly, on recent border skirmishes between China and India, “the responsibility rests entirely with the Indian side,” according to an anonymous Chinese military source quoted by China Daily....
Central Districts have had a woeful start to their campaign, and have suffered two losses on the trot to Otago. Despite having a good batting unit featuring Tom Bruce and George Worker, Central Districts have struggled in the bowling department, which is something that the returning Seth Rance could boost on Sunday. Similarly, their opponents Wellington have also lost both their games so far. Despite captain Michael Bracewell holding his own in the previous game, the likes of Andrew Fletcher and Jamie Gibson couldn’t support him in what was a dismal batting performance against Canterbury....
In guidelines updated on August 6, the CDC warns that masks with valves or vents allow exhaled air to flow freely through the openings, letting respiratory droplets slip through the surface. While these masks may protect you from any particles in the air, they don’t protect others from your potentially infectious respiratory droplets. Sukaina Hasnie, MD, an otolaryngology resident at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, says preventing the spread of your own droplets is one of the most important things you can do, regardless of whether or not you feel sick....
Under the new recommendations, anyone initially receiving an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer or Moderna, 65 and older, with underlying conditions, works in high-risk settings, or resides in long-term care settings is eligible for a booster of any vaccine six months after their second dose. All people 18 and older who initially received a Johnson & Johnson single-shot vaccine are eligible for a booster dose of any vaccine at least two months after their initial vaccination....
