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During his press conference on Thursday, a reporter asked Kerr if he has ever been asked about human rights during his previous trips to China. Instead of directly answering the question, Kerr compared the current issues in China to problems in the United States regarding gun violence. “No. Nor has [America’s] record of human rights abuses come up either… People in China didn’t ask me about, you know, people owning AR-15s and mowing each other down in a mall,” Kerr said....

The Ravens receiver had a few word with a fan during halftime of the Dolphins game. It’s difficult to hear what the fan says, but Smith wasn’t too fond of it. “Come on, jump over,” Smith yells. “All I need is one hit.” MORE: Must-see images | Reggie Bush protest | Arian Foster trucks staff member Lucky for the fan, he chose not to jump down.

Class, they say, is permanent, and these four have shown that their brand of Effectiveness is invaluable for their Team. But It is a debate that never seems to disappear. Cricket fans are engaged in a perpetual debate over who the best batsmen in the world is, which led to the creation of the “fab four”. Let’s take a statistical look at who is a better batsman in the World of cricket....

The match between these two rivals was tense right from the start with reports of violence and a car being burnt down even before the start of the game. Preston went on to win the game via an 87th minute goal by Tom Clarke, in this Capital One Cup encounter. Jubilant fans ran out in droves to the pitch to celebrate the victory. At this point, policemen on their horses also entered the field to restore order and tame the situation....

Here are some observations from Day One of the four-day tour with NASCAR’s top drivers and teams. Smoke in rare form It is quite apparent that Tony Stewart is itching to get back in a racecar. He’s back in full Smoke form when it comes to the media. When asked Monday if he was cleared to race, Stewart referred to some social media reports that he had already gotten that approval last week....

He would not have seen this coming three months ago. “The main thing that happened was … what you think are bad circumstances turn out to be good circumstances,” Cink said. Cink enjoys the late spring because he typically plays well on some of those courses, such as Colonial, Muirfield Village and Quail Hollow. Bad final rounds turned potential top 10s into middle-of-the-pack, if not lower. The final straw was Memorial, where he ended a streak of making the cut in 19 consecutive appearances....

Investigators have also interviewed more than 150 people to determine what support, if any, Rudolph got from locals. Among those questioned: family members of two recently deceased brothers who, says a law-enforcement source, belonged to a religious group that espoused a white-supremacist ideology similar to the one Rudolph allegedly subscribed to. Family members deny the brothers’ involvement. Burglary reports about missing canned goods, blankets and clothes are being revisited, too....

Dortmund advanced to the next round 4-3 on aggregate thanks to Thursday’s dramatic 1-1 draw with Atalanta in Bergamo. The German side looked set to bow out on away goals following Rafael Toloi’s 11th-minute opener until substitute and captain Marcel Schmelzer equalised with seven minutes remaining. Speaking afterwards, Stoger told reporters: “Well, effectively, we were a bit lucky. It was only to be expected that it would be difficult, but we certainly made it easier for them in the first half....

Here is how players from both sides fared in the game: Stoke City Jack Butland – 8 The English goalkeeper put in a top performance for his team. He has been solid in goal for Stoke throughout this season and again showed why he is rated so highly in England. He made a great save in the first half to deny Olivier Giroud. In the second half, he tipped an Oxlade-Chamberlain’s goal-bound curled effort over the bar....

Goals from Sadio Mane and Mohammed Salah (2) were enough to give the Reds all 3 points. The result leaves Liverpool in 5th place, only two points behind Arsenal, while Mark Hughes’ men have now dropped into 16th place, a worrying 3 points above the relegation zone. Here’s how the players fared: Stoke City Lee Grant: 5.5/10 The 34-year-old started the game in relatively confident fashion but it’s hard to sustain a good performance when your defence seems to let every Liverpool attack through on goal....

Meanwhile, the Steelers are turning the page at quarterback this season with Mitchell Trubisky being named the starter. Trubisky, who signed a multi-year deal in free agency, was competing with first-round pick Kenny Pickett for starting quarterback job during training camp and preseason. Trubisky has the dubious task of replacing Ben Roethlisberger, who retired in January after spending 18 seasons under center for the black and gold. Head coach Mike Tomlin hopes Trubisky can keep them in contention and make the playoffs for the second-straight season....

The game carries major playoff implications. With an NFL-leading 12 wins, the Saints could clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC with a win over Pittsburgh. If the Steelers are able to shut down the Saints and the Ravens lose, they will be AFC North champions. The Saints have been victorious the last two times these teams have met and hold a slight 8-7 all-time series lead. Here’s everything you need to know about watching the Steelers vs....

In Steelrising, the player can fully customize Aegis to be the style of fighter they want, from a vicious warrior to a dancer with deadly skill. One of the most important aspects they’ll need to focus on is which weapons they use. With so many to choose from, players will have to think carefully about their play style. What’s most interesting about the weapons in this game is that because of their special features, they can be used as more than just one type....

American Shawn Stefani overcame a quadruple bogey on the 11th hole and closed with three birdies in a row to seize a one-stroke lead after Saturday’s third round of the St. Jude Classic. Stefani, seeking his first US PGA title, fired a four-under par 66 to stand on 12-under 198 after 54 holes, one stroke ahead of countryman Harris English, the 36-hole leader who could only manage a 69 on Saturday at TPC Southwind....

Prior to Hoyer’s speech on the House floor, he was shown carrying a large print-out of the post, which featured a gun-toting Greene next to three members of the “Squad”—Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib. Hoyer, a Maryland Democrat, held the cardboard cut-out above his head as he took his place at the podium. “They are not ‘The Squad’,” he said, pointing to the depiction of the three Democrats in Greene’s Facebook post....

The Warriors are 16-0, off to the best start in NBA history and winning games by an average of 15.6 points. Curry gets much of the credit. Just know that without Draymond Green, none of this would be happening. MORE: Five bold Warriors predictions | How Curry gets so open | Be scared of Durant to Golden State Green’s importance to Golden State’s success is nothing new — he signed an $82 million contract in the summer, after all....

And while the 29-year-old sharpshooter is far from forgotten in Golden State, he momentarily was consigned to oblivion during coach Steve Kerr’s speech at the Warriors’ championship parade Thursday. In fact, Curry is the only player about whom Kerr did not speak. The coach did mention the name “Steph” one time in the context of his praise for Klay Thompson. Here’s the speech, in case you missed it. “Oh my God....

It wasn’t long after the Cowboys dropped a dud to the 49ers on Sunday that the ESPN commentator dusted off the gimmick and further manufactured some phony laughter and cringey acting that wouldn’t be fit for a direct-to-DVD bargain bin at your local Best Buy. Smith took to Twitter to deliver a minute-long self-serving laugh-reel on Sunday. MORE: Will the Cowboys fire Mike McCarthy? Really, the entire clip is cheap promotion for more nonsensical hot takes on a bad morning show at best, and cringeworthy, manufactured disdain to continue to poke fun at a fan base at worst, but this is about what you should come to expect from Smith, especially following a Cowboys loss....

In a six-page letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday, Trump said “more due process was afforded to those accused in the Salem Witch Trials.” To this, Colbert said in jest, “You know what? I agree with the president on this one. Fair’s fair. We should throw him in the river,” referring the method of trial by water used to prove a suspected witch’s innocence or guilt in the 16th and 17th centuries....