ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — For the first time in quite a while, Peyton Manning walked into practice healthier than Brock Osweiler. That, and a wealth of playoff experience, figured into why Osweiler is once again the backup for the Denver Broncos. Only an hour or so after missing practice and being told he would be holding […]
2016
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Gasol, Rose lead way as Bulls beat Celtics
CHICAGO — Pau Gasol had 17 points and 18 rebounds, Derrick Rose scored 18 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Boston Celtics 101-92 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory. Jimmy Butler added 19 points and 10 assists. The Bulls used a big third quarter to extend their longest win streak of the […]
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Kings blow big lead, beat Lakers in Kobe’s Sacramento finale
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Kobe Bryant received a hug and a gift from former teammate Vlade Divac. The Los Angeles Lakers star left Sacramento without his prime objective: a victory. DeMarcus Cousins had 29 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and the Kings blew all of a 27-point lead in the second half before beating the […]
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Islanders move game-day practices back to Long Island
NEW YORK — Midway through their first season in Brooklyn, the New York Islanders are changing their routine and moving their game-day practices back to Long Island. For home games this season – New York’s first since leaving Nassau Coliseum after 43 years – the Islanders had been taking the Long Island Rail Road to […]
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Sense & Sensitivity
DEAR HARRIETTE: In a premature effort to lose weight with my friends, we signed up for a fitness retreat about a month ago. This retreat should not have the word “treat” in it – a bunch of out-of-shape men working out and eating salads all day is definitely not a treat. I do want to […]
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‘Sister Wives’ stars won’t be charged if polygamy law stands
SALT LAKE CITY — A polygamous family made famous by a reality TV show won’t face charges if a Utah law banning plural marriage stays on the books, according to court documents filed Wednesday by prosecutors. The state has a long-standing policy against prosecuting consenting adult polygamists. Still, prosecutors have argued the law should stand […]
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Bridge
Olivia Williams, an English actress, said, “My father was king of the guidebooks and our holidays were always planned, taking us from a great gallery to an ace cafe to a beautiful view.” At the bridge table, aces are invaluable. If you think your side has the values for a slam, you probably use some […]
