Hamlin took the checkered flag by 3.719 seconds in the ToyotaCare 250. He fell behind Brian Scott on Lap 154 and Elliott Sadler on Lap 226 but quickly regained control each time. MORE: Memorable photos of Richmond | Logano wins pole for Cup race | Saturday lineup | Weather could be a problem Joey Logano, who led every lap in last weekend’s Xfinity race at Bristol, finished second. Regan Smith placed third....
While the Nuggets have been sub-par overall this season, the 76ers have shown that they are one of the prime candidates for the NBA championship. Match Details Fixture: Denver Nuggets vs Philadelphia 76ers Date and Time: Saturday, January 9th, 4:00 PM ET (Sunday, January 10th, 1:30 AM IST) Venue: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia Denver Nuggets Preview The Denver Nuggets have been prolific offensively but have struggled badly on the defensive end in the 2020/21 NBA season....
Authorities identified Lyndon James McLeod, 47, as the shooter who opened fire at several locations in Denver and nearby Lakewood on Monday afternoon. McLeod was killed in a police-involved shooting in Lakewood. Speaking to reporters, Denver Chief of Police Paul Pazen said McLeod had been “on the radar of law enforcement.” Two previous investigations—one in 2020 and the other in early 2021—did not result in state or criminal charges....
Wilder (now 41-0-1, 40 KOs) won the WBC heavyweight title in 2015. His most recent fight was contested last December when he rallied in the final round to earn a draw against Fury. He’s a largely one-dimensional fighter, but that dimension is massive power. For every second of every round, he’s looking to end matters with one punch. He’s strong-willed and has a fervent belief in himself. Breazeale, like Wilder, is 33 years old and stands 6-feet-7-inches tall....
The former WBC champion defended the belt 10 times before losing to Tyson Fury in 2020 via TKO. Now, Wilder is ready to head back to the top. He returns to action Oct. 15 to face rising contender Robert Helenius. A win could result in another shot at the WBC title. The Sporting News looks into how Wilder has accumulated his fortune and where he stands among the wealthiest and most influential athletes in the world....
A 2018 high-resolution image of Waluigi has resurfaced on places like Twitter and Reddit, showing off Waluigi in extremely detailed glory. A close look at the image shows something rather interesting about his attire, specifically his cap. It appears that his upside-down “L” is not an embroidered patch, but instead a sticker that is slightly pealing. This indicates that Waluigi places his own sticker on a regular purple cap, unlike the Super Mario Brothers and Wario, who have custom made clothing....
The Las Vegas Raiders quarterback said that his former teammate needs to be loved right now, telling reporters on Wednesday: “And if no one else will do it, I’ll do it.” Ruggs was driving at a speed of more than 150 miles per hour on Tuesday when he rear-ended another car, killing the woman inside, prosecutors have said. 23-year-old Tina O. Tintor was killed in the crash along with her dog....
Kawhi Leonard has seen it many times in San Antonio, but the Toronto star never experienced it from the opposing bench until Thursday night. It was worse than he expected. DeMar DeRozan 21 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists for first career triple-double and San Antonio welcomed back Leonard with thunderous jeers in the Spurs’ 125-107 victory over the Raptors. “You’ve got to thrive in moments like that,” DeRozan said....
Rose put a scare into many when he missed consecutive days of practice and sat out Team USA’s Wednesday exhibition against the Dominican Republic. MORE: Rose-less Team USA defeats Dominican | For Rose, Team USA, knee pain, questions linger “I’m feeling good,” Rose said. “I’m gonna give it a go tomorrow and see how it goes, and I’m just trying to stay positive until then.” While there were reports that Rose experienced knee soreness, he and Team USA maintained his time away from the basketball court was about rest....
He didn't disappoint an excited Chicago crowd. Rose looked comfortable on his right knee, finishing strong at the bucket and attacking without hesitation. Here are the highlights to back it up:
At his first news conference since mid-December, DeSantis on Monday said the Sunshine State has the capacity to “immediately” open more treatment sites once they stock up on more doses. The Republican governor is seeking between 30,000 and 40,000 doses. “We feel there’s no need for it to just be sitting on the shelves,” DeSantis said. “We ask them to stop preventing the distribution of these treatments.” The governor later tweeted, “Instead of keeping a stranglehold on monoclonal antibodies, the federal government must release its stockpiles to states who want them and allow states to purchase these medications directly....
A glittering list of nominees who will be here competing for the most prestigious sports awards in the world, include Kenya’s marathon star Eliud Kipchoge, ironman triathlon world champion Daniela Ryf, seven-time surfing world champion Stephanie Gilmore and brilliant young Jamaican sprinter Briana Williams. Among other nominees confirmed so far for the February 18 event are Ana Carrasco, Maya Gabeira, Anna Gasser, Diede de Groot, Brian McKeever, Bibian Mentel-Spee, Vinesh Phogat, Grigorios Polychronidis and Markus Rehm....
After a slow start in St Petersburg, Paul Pogba created the opening goal for Kylian Mbappe and netted a stunning free-kick to make it 2-0. Russia pulled one back through Fedor Smolov, but Mbappe netted his second and France’s third with seven minutes to go to make the result safe. And Deschamps feels his team, who surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Colombia in Paris on Friday, can be satisfied with their efforts at Petrovsky Stadium....
Watson, who stands accused of sexual assault and sexual misconduct in 22 civil lawsuits and 10 criminal complaints, will have his civil deposition begin on Friday. He plans to assert his Fifth Amendment right to not incriminate himself as a part of that deposition. Meanwhile, a grand jury will hear evidence involving Watson’s case from several of the women who have filed criminal complaints against him. Watson will not be forced to appear in front of the grand jury....
Houston’s quarterback was by far the best player on the field, and he was fully rewarded with his team advancing to the divisional round to play at Kansas City next Sunday. MORE 2020 NFL PLAYOFFS:Full schedule | Predictions through Super Bowl Sure, there were other key players who helped the Texans complete a comeback from a 16-0 third-quarter deficit. It wouldn’t have been possible without J.J. Watt and Whitney Mercilus making big plays in the pass rush to cool off Watson’s counterpart, Josh Allen....
Watson is still in the midst of sexual assault civil suits, but months before the first allegation surfaced, eight NFL teams called to ask about Watson, with one offer made clear. Per the Houston Chronicle’s John McClain, the market for Watson was heating up prior to the surfacing of the sexual assault and misconduct allegations: The Washington Football Team, Jets, Patriots, Dolphins, Broncos, 49ers, Bears and Panthers were all ready to bid on Watson’s services....
Now, courtesy of Sega, CyberConnect2 has turned its attention over to the Demon Slayer franchise. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles is an arena fighter cut from the same cloth as the Ultimate Ninja Storm games, and it feels like the samurai equivalent to Naruto’s ninja action. All the parts that UNS fans love are back and better than ever, including an action-packed story mode that lets players immerse themselves in Demon Slayer’s world, industry-leading cell-shaded visuals, and an accessible but surprisingly deep combat system....
In episode 8 of Demon Slayer’s second season, a certain blue flower appears during the episode. They are also seen in the outro of season 1. These flowers are Blue Spider Lilies and are very important to Muzan Kibutsuji, the anime’s prime villain. Not only are they indicative of his past, but of his present hopes and desires as well. The story focuses on Tanjiro and Nezuko Kamado, siblings in a seemingly mundane family with a mysterious heritage....
Demon Slayer is the most popular anime right now, with millions of fans around the globe. With its intriguing plot, fascinating characters, witty moments, and intense, action-packed visuals, it has stolen everyone’s heart. The story follows protagonist Tanjiro Kamado, who sets on a quest to eradicate all demons from the face of the earth. Apart from Tanjiro, the show centers on his younger sister Nezuko Kamado, turned into a demon by Muzan Kibutsuji....
Michael Bradley, Clint Dempsey, Tim Howard, Jozy Altidore, Darlington Nagbe and Jesse Gonzalez were called in as U.S. Gold Cup replacements for the knockout rounds. They will replace Brad Guzan, Sean Johnson, Alejandro Bedoya, Cristian Roldan, Kelyn Rowe and Dom Dwyer. Gold Cup: Everything you need to know “We have added some experienced players to the roster that can help us in the Knockout Round of the Gold Cup,” Arena said....
