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Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers won the offseason. Leonard got a max contract to play in Southern California, where he grew up and clearly wanted to return. He’ll also be joined by his desired co-star, Paul George. The Clippers get both stars Read more
The theoretical lineup of players who’ve withdrawn from consideration for Team USA’s FIBA World Cup roster just gained frontcourt depth. So far, we had: James Harden (Houston Rockets) CJ McCollum (Portland Trail Blazers) Bradley Beal (Washington Wizards) Eric Gordon (Houston Rockets) Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo will not face sexual assault charges for a June 2009 incident in the United States, attorneys say. An American woman filed a civil lawsuit against the Juventus superstar last year, claiming that Ronaldo forced himself upon her while Read more
The Tim Duncan era in San Antonio isn’t over quite yet. The future Hall of Famer has been added full time to Gregg Popovich’s coaching staff with the Spurs, the team announced Monday. “It is only fitting, that after I Read more
His drive hit his playing partner’s caddie’s mom, but Kyle Stanley’s refusal to shout “fore” sparked a war of words in the Open at Royal Portrush Friday. American Stanley, 31, was accused by Scot Robert MacIntyre of endangering the crowd Read more
An experimental dermal implant changes color in the presence of high acidity or blood glucose, potentially allowing diabetics and other patients to monitor their wellbeing without taking samples. The implant material can be integrated into tattoo ink formulations, making them Read more
Cutting back on carbs affects everyone’s bodies differently. Some people may find success sticking to a low-carb diet for weight loss, while some might not find it sustainable — and that’s OK. Others purposely cut out carbs for health reasons Read more
A Utahn has recently died after undergoing weight-loss surgery in Tijuana, Mexico, state health officials said. After the surgery, the patient tested positive for an antibiotic-resistant form of a bacteria, according to the Utah Department of Health. The person was Read more
Scientists have wiped out the entire population of mosquitoes on two islands in southern China using radical techniques to render the males infertile, according to a new study that could transform the fight against a range of deadly diseases. Over Read more
Eating a plant-based diet may significantly lower type 2 diabetes risk, according to a newly published Harvard study. The research builds upon a growing base of studies highlighting the potential benefits of following a mostly meat-free diet, including a lowered Read more