In the All-Star Game, the scoring record went down, with the Eastern Army defeating the Western Army 211-186.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NBA wanted more competition. In return, we earned more points than ever before. And once again, the All-Star Game was all about offense. On Sunday night, the Eastern Conference defeated the Western Conference 211-186 in the All-Star Game, with the winner scoring the most points in the game's 73-year history. Previous mark: 196 points for the Western team in 2016. It was a barrage of records. The 397 total points shattered the 374 points scored in 2017.
Oppenheimer wins 7 BAFTA awards including Best Picture
LONDON (AP) – The atomic bomb epic “Oppenheimer” has won seven British Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Christopher Nolan won Best Director, and Cillian Murphy won Best Actor for his role as J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb. Emma Stone won her Best Actress award for Poor Things, which won five awards at the British equivalent of the Oscars. “Oppenheimer” won trophies for editing, cinematography and music, as well as Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr., a record set half a century earlier by “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.” He missed out on nine trophies. ” Da’Vine Joy Randolph won Best Supporting Actress for “The Holdovers.”
LeBron James still committed to the Paris Olympics, but health remains a big key
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — LeBron James still wants to attend the Paris Olympics this summer, but it certainly sounds like extending his NBA career at least a few more seasons is an option, and the NBA He said he would like to see his time as a member come to an end. Los Angeles Lakers. Of course, even he doesn't know if any or all of that is possible. James played in his 20th All-Star Game on Sunday, extending his record for appearances in the NBA's midseason showcase, but he won't be on the court in Indianapolis for too long as a treatment plan is underway for his troubled left wing. I arrived with no plans. ankle.
Jaromir Jagr's return to Pittsburgh ends with the retirement of No. 68 — and catharsis
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have retired Jaromir Jagr's iconic number 68. The NHL's second-leading scorer of all time was waiting when his jersey was hung in the rafters at PPG Paints Arena. The 52-year-old Jaguar spent 11 seasons with Pittsburgh from 1990 to 2001, helping the team win two straight Stanley Cups. Jagr becomes the third Penguins player to have his number retired, joining Hall of Famers Mario Lemieux and Michel Briere. Although Jaguar has played for nine different NHL teams, he says he knows he will forever be associated with Pittsburgh.
The Rock, Pitbull and DJ Khaled bring South Florida vibes to Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Pitbull and DJ Khaled represented South Florida at the Daytona 500. A trio of Sunshine State celebrities brought star power to the scheduled Sunday race day, but the race was a blowout. rain. Johnson said he will remain at the rescheduled race Monday to honor his role as Daytona 500 grand marshal and give instructions to drivers to start their engines. Pitbull said he will return in 2025 to perform a pre-race concert. Khaled said he was unable to remain on Monday due to his role as an honorary starter.
George Santos sues late-night show host Jimmy Kimmel for tricking him into making a mocking video
NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has filed a lawsuit against late-night show host Jimmy Kimmel. Santos said Kimmel tricked him into making a video on the Cameo app that was used on air to mock the disgraced New York Republican. The complaint alleges that Mr. Kimmel took advantage of Mr. Santos' “outgoing personality” and misrepresented himself in order to induce Mr. Santos to create a personalized video mocking him. These videos were used in a segment on Kimmel's show called “Will Santos Say It?” A Disney representative listed as a media contact for Kimmel's show did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment Saturday. Mr. Santos was expelled from the House of Representatives last year. He has pleaded not guilty to numerous criminal charges.
Trump sells $399 designer shoes at Sneaker Con, day after $355 million verdict against him
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has taken a highly unusual standstill as he closes in on winning the Republican presidential nomination. On Saturday, he peddled new Trump-branded sneakers at SneakerCon, a gathering he calls “the greatest sneaker show on the planet.” There were loud boos and cheers at the Philadelphia Convention Center as Mr. Trump introduced what he called the first official Trump shoe. His shoes are shiny gold high-tops with American flag detailing on the back. These are being sold on the new website as “Never Surrender High-Tops” for $399, as are Trump-branded “Victory47” colognes and perfumes for $99 each.
Stephen Curry defeats Sabrina Ionescu in 3-point shootout at All-Star weekend
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Stephen Curry was in great shape, but it was barely enough to defeat Sabrina Ionescu. And fittingly, he won by three points. The Golden State star and NBA's all-time 3-point leader defeated Ionescu 29-26 in a Steph vs. Sabrina game at All-Star Saturday night. It was the first his-versus-her match of its kind at the league's weekend showcase. .
ECU baseball player plays with prosthetic leg after boating accident
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — East Carolina sophomore Parker Bird had part of his right leg amputated in a boating accident in 2022 and entered Friday's season opener against Rider wearing a prosthetic leg. The school said Byrd was the first NCAA Division I athlete to compete with a prosthetic leg, and athletics department spokesman Malcolm Gray said the Byrd family investigated whether there were any other cases. NCAA spokesman Greg Johnson said the NCAA does not track those types of records. Bird took a first-pitch strike, got on base with four fastballs, and was hit by a pinch runner.
World War II Memorials Not all men were men.Finally, a female member is in the spotlight
DALLAS (AP) – After World War II, a team of U.S. Army art experts set out to discover and return millions of works stolen by the Nazis. They were known as monument men, but they also included women. In recent years, female members have been in the spotlight. The Dallas-based foundation that honors the group has updated its name to honor their contributions and highlighted their work in a new exhibit at the National Museum in New Orleans. For the first time, the foundation will publish in English one of the women's memoirs about her spying for the Nazis.
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