“Stone Cold” Steve Austin appeared on The MMA Hour yesterday and discussed MMA and pro wrestling. Austin also discussed Jim Ross, and noted that his podcast with JR would be released today. Austin noted that it was “a reserved conversation” that “was a little difficult.” He also discussed possibly wrestling again. “I tell you what, the longer and longer I wait, the more and more time goes down the road,” Austin replied....
Bannon faces a federal criminal trial for refusing to comply with the January 6 committee’s subpoena for documents and testimony related to the Capitol riots last year. He was indicted on contempt of Congress charges by a grand jury in November. Jury selection for the trial began on Monday. Bannon has argued that he could not comply with the subpoena due to executive privilege claimed by former President Donald Trump....
Blake will switch to No. 5 starting Friday when the Trail Blazers visit the Jazz, according to The Oregonian. MORE: Kersey dies from blood clot | Afflalo traded to Blazers | Aldridge plays it cool “I just wanted to do that for him,’’ Blake said of Kersey, per The Oregonian’s Jason Quick. “Hopefully the fans will understand it.'' Kersey died Wednesday at age 52, reportedly from a blood clot that traveled from a leg to a lung....
(Reuters) - Steve Kerr, who last season became the first rookie head coach in 33 years to win an NBA title, has quickly transformed a Golden State Warriors team that was once a laughingstock into one that could dominate for years to come. Players on the Warriors’ roster have bought into Kerr’s system and as a result set a single-season record by earning their 73rd victory on the final day of the NBA’s 82-game regular season on Wednesday....
Steven W. Homan, 47, the owner of The Barn, a bar and nightclub in Quincy, is facing a Class 3 felony charge of aggravated battery. According to court documents obtained by Newsweek, Homan, who is white, allegedly placed his arm around Jazzpher Evans’ neck inside The Barn, located on South Front Street, and dragged her for 20 seconds in the early hours of April 4. Earlier this month, attorneys representing Evans, known as “Jazz” to friends and family, said she had been standing near the DJ booth requesting a change in music when Homan pushed her against the wall and threw her to the ground....
Mnuchin told a Chatham House meeting that his comments earlier this week, that the 17-year-old should to go to college and study economics, were intended as a joke. He also said the U.S. is “prepared to dedicate a lot of resources” to a trade deal with the U.K. but hit out at a “discriminatory tax” the country has proposed on digital services. Before his stop in the U.K. capital Saturday, the treasury secretary appeared at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss town of Davos with President Donald Trump....
Smith’s current rating of 936 is not only the highest in the world currently but also gets the New South Welshman into the top 10 batsmen of all time according to the ICC Rankings for Test batsmen. Only 9 batsmen in history have had a higher rating as Test batsmen than Smith’s rating at this moment. Out of the 9 batsmen, only Ricky Ponting and Kumar Sangakkara are the ones who achieved the feat after 2000, with six of the names getting on the list because of their achievements before 1960....
The Panthers announced on Friday that the nine-year NFL veteran had signed a one-year extension to remain with Carolina through 2018. Stewart is the second-leading rusher in Panthers history with 6,638 yards, trailing former teammate DeAngelo Williams by just 208 yards. His history with Carolina made extending his stay an easy decision. “It means a lot. This is a special place,” Stewart said in an interview with the team’s website....
Rhodes hasn’t been charged in the Capitol riot, although several alleged members of his militia movement have—and some have even pleaded guilty. He was outside the Capitol as the riot unfolded, allegedly offering messages of advice and instructions to members. On Tuesday, the House Committee investigating the riot subpoenaed him to provide documents and testimony. Referred to in court documents as “Person One,” he made at least nine phone calls to alleged Oath Keeper members during the course of the day on January 6....
Du Plessis was charged with ball tampering on Friday after Australian television pictures showed him applying saliva to the ball with a sweet in his mouth during the second test, which South Africa won to clinch the series with a match to spare. The International Cricket Council (ICC) could ban Du Plessis from one test match if he is found guilty, putting him in doubt for next week’s third test in Adelaide....
Sexually transmitted infections are quite common in the United States (U.S.), and rates have increased steadily, with millions of new infections occurring yearly. According to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention surveillance report on STIs, over 2 million chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis cases were reported in 2020. This article reviews the latest statistics on the most common STIs and discusses how to reduce your risk. How Many People Have STIs?...
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has made efforts in recent months to contact these people, who had not filed tax returns in 2018 or 2019, as they may be eligible for $1,200 Economic Impact Payments granted by the CARES Act. Letters have been sent across the U.S. to those yet to register, with more than 3 million in four states alone potentially due to receive the financial boost amid the COVID-19 crisis....
Stokes made a magnificent unbeaten 84 as England beat New Zealand in the most dramatic World Cup final at Lord’s in July. The all-rounder went on to guide England to a stunning one-wicket victory with an astonishing 135 not out in the third Test against Australia in Leeds, having also crafted a hundred in the previous match at Lord’s. Stokes scored 821 runs and took 22 wickets in 11 Tests last year, as well as 719 runs and 12 wickets in 20 ODIs to land the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy....
The Warriors star demonstrated in warm-ups that if he ever needs to pull a Steven Adams, he’s up for the job. Curry sank left-handed free throws like he was born a southpaw. No one man should have all this power. MORE: LeBron James gets emotional during ‘Fresh Prince’ | Michael Jordan misspells Barack Obama’s name | NBA championship odds Curry had the skill to hit the shots effortlessly and consistently....
During the third quarter of Tuesday night’s 113-109 Warriors win over the Pelicans, Curry hit a wild, turnaround shot right in front of the opposing bench and got a high-five from New Orleans assistant coach Darren Erman, a former staffer with the Warriors. This isn’t stuff one sees in the NBA very often, especially in a close game. MORE: Some of the biggest disappointments, surprises from a young NBA season...
“Steph Curry is the face of the franchise, and that helps me out, because I don’t have to,” Durant told Baron. “I don’t want to have to be the leader. I’m not a leader. I’m bad at saying, ‘Stand behind me and follow me.’ No. I’m one of those guys that’s just like, ‘Let’s do this s— together. Let’s just work everybody together. I don’t mind being on the front line with you, but let’s come and do it together....
The Warriors star suffered the injury when he stumbled and fell in the first quarter. He went back to the locker room and the team later announced he would not return “for precautionary reasons.” Curry has struggled with lower leg injuries in the past. The Warriors, who have clinched first place in the Western Conference, will have to hope his latest issue doesn’t hinder his playoff performance or availability....
Curry helped unveil his own wax figure at Madame Tussauds in San Francisco on Thursday to the delight of his daughter Riley and the dismay of his youngest child, Ryan. MORE: Classic photos of the real Curry through the years At least Ryan didn’t see her dad swap faces with his figure on Snapchat. This is truly terrifying. MORE: Nike missed out on Curry for the dumbest reason After revealing his much more stationary self, Curry waxed poetic about visiting Madame Tussauds in Hollywood when he began dating his wife, Ayesha....
The MVP’s pregame dribbling routine has now received an animation makeover courtesy of The Well Creative Productions. MORE: Media opens up on Curry | Steph explains connection to Riley | Curry featured on San Fran sign The background music is a nice touch. Here is the real version if you haven’t seen it, featuring Steph’s entire body. Oh, he’s a decent shooter, too. Source: Ball Don’t Lie
The kid Curry stole everyone’s heart with her precious postgame antics — celebrating after her dad won the Western Conference title and crashing Steph’s media conference. But it’s the way Stephen talks about his little one that really shows the family’s character. MORE: Stories behind Steph Curry | Curry once rapped | Classic Curry with the shot During his media conference prior to the Finals, Curry spoke about what fatherhood means to him....
