Live Updates From NCAA : GONZAGA Vs. BAYLOR

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Live Updates From NCAA : GONZAGA Vs. BAYLOR

It’s the first time since 2005, when North Carolina held off Illinois, that the top two seeds in the field of 68 will meet in the championship. And with all of the upsets in the 2021 men’s NCAA tournament, it almost feels like this matchup was meant to be.

With the 2021 men’s NCAA basketball championship on the line, two No. 1 seeds will do battle in Indianapolis. One seeks the immortality that comes with an undefeated season. The other stands in the way of that dream while writing its own history. Gonzaga (31-0) vs. Baylor (27-2) has all the makings of a men’s national championship classic.

With Flo Thamba and Jonathan Tchama Tchatchoua both with four fouls, Gonzaga is going to have a chance to exploit the Bears down low. Expect Drew Timme (four turnovers) to receive touches on every possession. On the other side of the court, they’ll need defensive stops to complete any comeback. 

All-American forward Corey Kispert asked Bulldogs coach Mark Few for a breather and for his left shoulder to be checked out after trying to defend Flo Thamba, who picked up his fourth foul with nearly 17 minutes remaining.

Key halftime stats

3-point shooting: Baylor 7-for-12, Gonzaga 1-for-6

Free throws: Gonzaga 12-for-13, Baylor 2-for-2

Field goals: Baylor 19-for-38, Gonzaga 2-for-22

Assists: Baylor 12, Gonzaga 9

Offensive rebounds: Baylor 9, Gonzaga 3

Floyd Death Got A Successful Progress By Top Cop Medaria Arradondo

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Floyd Death Got A Successful Progress By Top Cop Medaria Arradondo

Floyd, a Black man, died in police custody on May 25, 2020, after Chauvin, who is white, pinned his knee against Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes. Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

The doctor who provided emergency care to Floyd at Hennepin County Medical Center was the first person to testify Monday morning. He testified that at the time of the incident, he believed Floyd died from a lack of oxygen, rather than an overdose or heart attack, based on the information he had.

The city’s top cop told jurors Monday that former officer Derek Chauvin’s restraint of George Floyd “absolutely” violates department policy and goes against “our ethics and our values.”

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo testified about police training and tactics, but he wasn’t allowed to discuss the firing of Chauvin, who is charged in Floyd’s death.

Last week, jurors heard from 19 people, including several who witnessed Floyd’s death and broke down in tears as they described their attempts to intervene on his behalf. Friday, veteran officer Lt. Richard Zimmerman told jurors Chauvin’s use of force on Floyd was “totally unnecessary.”

The President’s $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan Follows Senate Fillibuster

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The President’s $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan Follows Senate Fillibuster

The opinion increases the number of ways Democrats can advance their agenda, like President Joe Biden’s sweeping $2 trillion infrastructure plan.

A key Senate official ruled Monday that Democrats can use a budget process to push pivotal bills, like infrastructure, through the gridlocked chamber, according Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s, D-N.Y., office.

Reaching 60 votes in the Senate looked grim looked from the starting line: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY., said last week he would fight the plan, suggesting from the onset there would be no Republican support.

Usually, the Senate needs 60 votes to surpass a filibuster, meaning 10 Republicans would need to join every Democrat, and the independents who caucus with Democrats, to pass legislation if it is related to taxing and spending.

Senators usually use just one opportunity to pass a budget resolution for fiscal year. But MacDonough’s ruling means Democrats can amend the budget resolution used recently for the COVID stimulus bill by attaching another set of reconciliation instructions to it.

It is unclear what Schumer will do about the infrastructure bill and the next half of Biden’s “Build Back Better” agenda, which is coming later this month.

Reconciliation can also turn into a grueling process in which any senator can force a vote on an amendment.

These “vote-a-ramas” can go on for hours, requiring senators to be on the Senate floor. During the passage of the American Rescue Plan, one lasted nearly 24 hours.

Stanford Women Kept There Streak Safe , Won NCAA Championship

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Stanford Women Kept There Streak Safe , Won NCAA Championship

The championship capped a grueling year for top-seeded Stanford, which spent the entire season on the road because of local COVID-19 restrictions. The title also came the same year as coach Tara VanDerveer became the all-time winningest women’s coach, now with 1,125 victories. VanDerveer also has the largest gap between titles, men or women.

The Cardinal won its third NCAA women’s national title, and first in 29 years, by beating Pac-12 rival Arizona 54-53 on Sunday night. It was the Cardinal’s third win over Arizona this season, but far more competitive than the previous two, decided by a combined 41 points.

Aari McDonald went three-for-four from the line, and the Wildcats harassed Stanford into a shot-clock violation with 6.1 seconds left. But the Cardinal wouldn’t give Arizona an inch, and McDonald’s last-second heave didn’t come close.

Jones led three Stanford players in double figures with 17 and won Most Outstanding Player. The Cardinal overcame 21 turnovers by outrebounding Arizona 47-29 and keeping McDonald in check. After averaging 30 points in the previous three games for the Wildcats, McDonald had 22 but was just 5-of-20 from the floor.

Can Rajon Rondo is the Missing Piece Of Los Angeles Clippers

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Can Rajon Rondo is the Missing Piece Of Los Angeles Clippers

When the Clippers acquired Rondo before last week’s trade deadline from the Atlanta Hawks for Lou Williams, the reasons went beyond Rondo’s on-court savviness with his playmaking. With 1½ months left before the playoffs start, the Clippers also wanted a proven player that had the credibility to give unfiltered feedback both to the team’s stars and role players after winning two NBA championship with the league’s most respected franchises in the Boston Celtics (2008) and Los Angeles Lakers (2020). As Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. said, “he’s going to be big factor in us trying to hang that banner.”

The Clippers sorely needed things to be said last season as they showed inconsistent chemistry due to numerous injuries and complacency. Or when the Clippers squandered a 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference semifinals to the Denver Nuggets. Upon reflecting on those unpleasant memories, did George feel the Clippers lacked a locker-room leader that could speak truth to power? The answer became obvious through George’s long pause and pivot.

The Clippers have not completely escaped those challenges this season. They have missed a combined 79 games due to injuries, fielded 17 different starting lineups and are currently without Patrick Beverley and Serge Ibaka. All NBA teams have faced limited practice time because of the league’s health and safety protocols regarding the coronavirus pandemic. The Clippers (33-18) have the Western Conference’s third-best record after playing with either brilliance or maddening inconsistency.

“He’s one of the smartest players I’ve ever coached,” Lakers coach Frank Vogel said. “He’s got a great lens on what’s happening with our group and has a great B.S. meter. He’ll call it out with guys to make sure guys are going about their business the right way, whether it’s on the court, off the court or whatever. So he’s a champion for a reason, and he should help the Clippers.”

Florida Waste Water Reservoir Turned Out To Be A Official Fear

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Florida Waste Water Reservoir Turned Out To Be A Official Fear

Models show that a full breach of the walls at the damaged Piney Point reservoir could cause “as high as a 20-foot wall of water” to surge into the surrounding area, Manatee County Acting Administrator Scott Hopes said at a Sunday press conference.

After officials attempted to plug the hole using rocks and other materials, engineers examined the Piney Point containment walls Saturday morning and determined there was imminent danger of collapse.

The pond contains a mix of processed wastewater from the former Piney Point fertilizer operation, sea water, dredging material, rainwater and seepage water. Officials have said the wastewater is about as acidic as a cup of black coffee and contains high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus – which has caused concerns the dumping could feed red tide and cause other environmental impacts on Tampa Bay.

Some of the more than 316 households affected by the mandatory evacuation order have been put in hotels by Manatee County and the Red Cross, according to DeSantis.

He also reiterated a sentiment expressed Saturday by Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Noah Valenstein about holding the appropriate people or businesses accountable for the Piney Point breach.

Down the road, Stacey Lecass said she just moved to a new home in the neighborhood without knowing about the hazard Piney Point posed.

“We moved here about three months ago,” she said. “We are not in the evacuation, but there is no information at all. Nothing at all. We moved here in the middle of January. Nothing at all, we knew nothing.”

Mike Hukabee , The Former Arkansas Governor’s Tweet Slammed A Racist In MLB Backlash

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Mike Hukabee , The Former Arkansas Governor’s Tweet Slammed A Racist In MLB Backlash

Huckabee’s tweet was quickly condemned as racist, as many Asian Americans and anti-hate speech advocates have pointed to anti-Chinese rhetoric as a key driver in rising anti-Asian hate – and hate crimes – in the U.S.

Huckabee ,a former Baptist pastor, responded to claims that he had violated Christian doctrine a day before Easter Sunday, saying, “I don’t take Twitter or myself that seriously but I do take gospel seriously. I truly wish you only joy & continued blessings.”

Former Arkansas governor and Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee came under criticism Saturday for a tweet attacking Major League Baseball and several corporations that many found bigoted and insensitive.

Huckabee’s criticism was also part of a larger backlash against MLB after the professional sports league decided to move its All-Star Game from Atlanta in response to Georgia’s new election law. Huckabee also echoed the conservative ire toward large businesses either headquartered or heavily invested in the Peach State – including Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines and Microsoft – that have openly opposed the law. Major financial institutions such as Citi and JPMorgan Chase have also expressed concern about the law.

The Unbeaten Bulldogs — Should They Knock Off Upset Kings UCLA

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The Unbeaten Bulldogs — Should They Knock Off Upset Kings UCLA

In their first four victories, Baylor broke the adage that you need your best players to play their best to win in the NCAA Tournament.The Cougars entered the game ranked second in scoring defense (57.6 points) and first in field-goal percentage defense (37.3%). They also were among the leaders in rebounding margin.

The Bears appeared to take the challenge personally by blitzing the Cougars from the start.

The nation’s leaders in three-point field goal percentage were 8-for-15 from behind the arc in the first half, led by four from Jared Butler. Baylor also had a 20-11 rebounding edge after 20 minutes.

When they went to the locker room, the score was 45-20, and the game was effectively over. The dismantling was so impressive it was easy to forget Houston had won 28 of its 31 games and been ranked in the top 10 for most of the season.

The 45 points were the most given up by Houston in the first half all season, and Teague, the team’s second-leading scorer, had none of them.

Butler didn’t score and only attempted one shot in the second half. Teague picked up the offensive slack (11 points) and was one of five double-figure scorers, which included Tchamwa Tchatchoua (11 points), who had his most points in a game since Dec. 29. Mitchell led the Bears with 11 of the team’s 23 assists in that game.

The unbeaten Bulldogs — should they knock off upset kings UCLA — will be the ultimate test, which is what the final obstacle on the road to a national championship should be. And while Baylor was able to make do before the Final Four without its best effort, the Bears will need to play as well as they did in the semifinals to cut down the nets Monday night.

Cardiac Arrest Forced The Famous DMX To Remain In Hospital

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Cardiac Arrest Forced The Famous DMX To Remain In Hospital

The Grammy nominated  rapper,DMX, at the age of 50, has opened up in the past about his struggles with drug addiction, for which he attended rehabilitation on several occasions and is now in a hospital after a cardiac arrest.

DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was at his home around 11 p.m. Friday when he suffered the heart attack, his longtime lawyer, Murray Richman, said. He was immediately hospitalized in grave condition, he said.

DMX continued to be on life support Saturday and was not breathing on his own following a heart attack, his lawyer said, contradicting an earlier statement on the musician’s condition.

Medical personnel at the critical care unit at a White Plains, New York, hospital began working on Simmons immediately and had to resuscitate him, he said.

The attorney said he did not know what caused the heart attack.”Earl is a sweet guy,” Richman said. “Earl was a person who could tell such a story. He was a person with such depth. It’s a heartbreaker.”

In an interview last year on rapper Talib Kweli’s People’s Party show, DMX said his drug abuse started at age 14 when his then-mentor gave him a blunt laced with crack.

Athlete Suspected For The Capitol Attack Appeared To Be Mentally Unravel

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Athlete Suspected For The Capitol Attack Appeared To Be Mentally Unravel

That sequence of events aligns with what a senior congressional aide and a US Capitol Police source told CNN earlier Friday. At the time, the sources said that after the driver of the vehicle rammed his car into a barricade on Constitution Avenue, the driver exited the vehicle brandishing a knife. Police responded, shooting the suspect and taking him into custody.

A law enforcement official told CNN at least one of the officers was stabbed.

Pittman said Friday that the suspect, Green, was not known to USCP before Friday’s attack. A review of Green’s social media shows he posted in the weeks prior that he had lost his job and suffered medical ailments, and said he believed the federal government was targeting him with “mind control.”

One US Capitol Police officer has died and another is injured after a suspect rammed a vehicle into a police barricade outside the Capitol building Friday afternoon, the department’s acting chief Yogananda Pittman told reporters during a press briefing roughly two hours after initial reports of the attack first surfaced.

The officer was identified by Pittman later Friday as Officer William “Billy” Evans, an 18-year veteran of the force and a member of its “First Responders Unit.”

the suspect was quickly neutralized, the deadly incident undoubtedly serves as a stark reminder of the violent insurrection that occurred less than three months ago and the persistent security concerns that have been top of mind for many on Capitol Hill in the time since, despite a recent ramping down of some additional protective measures.

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