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Tom Thibodeau wants to stay with Knicks as extension talks loom: ‘Where I want to be’With no extension, Thibodeau, 66, would enter next season in the final season of his five-year deal and coaches typically don’t make it to lame-duck status.
Knicks’ late rally spoiled by costly turnovers in Game 7 downerEven with their roster hurting and their available players somehow dwindling further, the Knicks cut into what had been a 23-point hole and climbed within seven points during Sunday’s third quarter.
Knicks’ late rally spoiled by costly turnovers in Game 7 downerEven with their roster hurting and their available players somehow dwindling further, the Knicks cut into what had been a 23-point hole and climbed within seven points during Sunday’s third quarter.
Cruz Azul pierde con Monterrey, pero avanza a la final del Clausura donde se citará con el AméricaDespués de perder en temporada regular con América, el entrenador argentino de Cruz Azul, Martín Anselmi dijo que le gustaría volverlos a ver más adelante.
Alex Rodriguez couldn’t contain excitement for Timberwolves’ upset of Nuggets: ‘Let’s f–king go’Multiple shots of A-Rod during the TNT broadcast showed just how ecstatic the former MLB star was for the Timberwolves to advance to the Western Conference Finals with a win over the defending NBA champion Nuggets.
Iranian Prez Feared Dead as Rescuers Locate Remains of Crashed HelicopterAnadolu/Anadolu via Getty ImagesA search-and-rescue team looking for the remains of a crashed helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi found the heavily damaged aircraft early Monday morning—but reported “no signs of life” were detected in the area and that “no survivors” had been found, according to state media.No official death announcement has been made as of midnight Eastern Time, though one official told Reuters that Tehran was rapidly losing hope that Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, and the seven other people on board were still alive—especially given the harsh terrain and freezing conditions in the northern mountains near the country’s border with Azerbaijan, where the helicopter went down.“President Raisi’s helicopter was completely burned in the crash ... unfortunately, all passengers are feared dead,” the official said.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Iranian Prez Feared Dead as Rescuers Locate Remains of Crashed HelicopterAnadolu/Anadolu via Getty ImagesA search-and-rescue team looking for the remains of a crashed helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi found the heavily damaged aircraft early Monday morning—but reported “no signs of life” were detected in the area and that “no survivors” had been found, according to state media.No official death announcement has been made as of midnight Eastern Time, though one official told Reuters that Tehran was rapidly losing hope that Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, and the seven other people on board were still alive—especially given the harsh terrain and freezing conditions in the northern mountains near the country’s border with Azerbaijan, where the helicopter went down.“President Raisi’s helicopter was completely burned in the crash ... unfortunately, all passengers are feared dead,” the official said.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Reed Garrett steps in for struggling Edwin Diaz to save Mets’ winReed Garrett pitched a scoreless eighth inning to protect a one-run lead and returned for the ninth after the Mets added insurance. He was credited with a two-inning save in the Mets’ 7-3 victory over the Marlins.
Reed Garrett steps in for struggling Edwin Diaz to save Mets’ winReed Garrett pitched a scoreless eighth inning to protect a one-run lead and returned for the ninth after the Mets added insurance. He was credited with a two-inning save in the Mets’ 7-3 victory over the Marlins.
Mets’ Edwin Diaz upbeat after reason to hope he’ll get right quickly with closer role en fluxA few days after Edwin Diaz admitted that he was having some confidence issues, the Mets pitcher was in a better head space on Sunday. Diaz has struggled immensely this season with things coming to a head on Friday when he blew a four-run lead in the ninth inning against the Marlins at LoanDepot Park...
Mets’ Edwin Diaz upbeat after reason to hope he’ll get right quickly with closer role en fluxA few days after Edwin Diaz admitted that he was having some confidence issues, the Mets pitcher was in a better head space on Sunday. Diaz has struggled immensely this season with things coming to a head on Friday when he blew a four-run lead in the ninth inning against the Marlins at LoanDepot Park...
Knicks’ Isaiah Hartenstein didn’t score a point in Game 7 dudOther insights into the Knicks' 130-109 Game 7 loss to the Pacers on Sunday.
Kid Rock Waves Gun in Rolling Stone Journalist’s Face: ReportStephen J. Cohen/Getty ImagesBob Ritchie, a.k.a Kid Rock, will readily admit he lives in his own world—“and it’s great,” as he insisted to a Rolling Stone journalist in a recent interview. The rules of that world, though, apparently dictate that Ritchie can do as he likes, including get “belligerently” drunk in front of someone with a tape recorder. After switching from white wine to bourbon and Coke midway through a sitdown with Rolling Stone, the MAGA-loving rocker began “shouting” at the journalist, David Peisner, who reports that his subject proceeded to pull out a handgun and wave it in his face. “And I got a fucking goddamn gun right here if I need it!” he writes Ritchie yelled. “I got them everywhere!” To be fair, the preceding two hours of the interview were also pockmarked with bizarre exchanges, including a moment where Ritchie railed against immigrants before crying out “9/11!”Read more at The Daily Beast.
Kid Rock Waves Gun in Rolling Stone Journalist’s Face: ReportStephen J. Cohen/Getty ImagesBob Ritchie, a.k.a Kid Rock, will readily admit he lives in his own world—“and it’s great,” as he insisted to a Rolling Stone journalist in a recent interview. The rules of that world, though, apparently dictate that Ritchie can do as he likes, including get “belligerently” drunk in front of someone with a tape recorder. After switching from white wine to bourbon and Coke midway through a sitdown with Rolling Stone, the MAGA-loving rocker began “shouting” at the journalist, David Peisner, who reports that his subject proceeded to pull out a handgun and wave it in his face. “And I got a fucking goddamn gun right here if I need it!” he writes Ritchie yelled. “I got them everywhere!” To be fair, the preceding two hours of the interview were also pockmarked with bizarre exchanges, including a moment where Ritchie railed against immigrants before crying out “9/11!”Read more at The Daily Beast.
Dominican President Luis Abinader is headed to reelection as competitors concede earlyDominican President Luis Abinader is headed to a second term following general elections.
Chinese Firms Face Authoritarianism at Home and Hostility AbroadThe experience of TikTok’s owner, ByteDance, in Beijing and Washington shows how much the ground has shifted for China’s entrepreneurs.
Julian Assange’s Extradition Appeal Hearing: What Could Happen?A hearing on Monday will determine whether Julian Assange has any more recourse in the British courts to appeal his extradition to the United States.
Social Security, Export-Import Bank among survey’s worst federal workplacesA survey of more than 1 million federal employees reflects the low morale of many workers.
Carolyn Hax: Is it selfish or self-care to cancel plans, ‘etiquette be damned’?A reader wonders whether it’s wrong to put ourselves first, instead of hosts, when we want to skip events we agreed to attend.
Miss Manners: My husband ignored another Mother’s Day and my birthdayHer husband ignores her birthday and Mother’s Day yet again. What kind of example is he setting for their sons?
Iran President Raisi Presumed Dead in Crash After State Media ReportsIranian state media reported no evidence of survivors emerged from the site of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter crash.
Knicks’ ‘next man up’ resilience finally hit its breaking pointFor the Knicks fan, there is no greater euphoria than the basketball team you love defending the Garden the way Willis and Clyde defended it in the biggest possible Game 7 54 years ago. Sunday was no 7th Heaven. Hell instead.
Knicks’ ‘next man up’ resilience finally hit its breaking pointFor the Knicks fan, there is no greater euphoria than the basketball team you love defending the Garden the way Willis and Clyde defended it in the biggest possible Game 7 54 years ago. Sunday was no 7th Heaven. Hell instead.
'No sign of life' at crash site of helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, other leaders: reportThere was "no sign of life" reported Monday at the crash site of the helicopter that was carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials, according to Iranian state media.
Trump’s legal team can ask hush money trial jury to consider misdemeanor charges ahead of closing argumentsThe main reason Trump's camp would use the legal option is the far-lighter sentencing guidelines attached to the misdemeanor charges, according to Greenberg.
Knicks’ defense against Pacers in Game 7 was historically horridNew York’s strength all season, it cratered to end their postseason. They were bounced from the Eastern Conference semifinals by Indiana in a horrid 130-109 loss at the sold-out Garden on Sunday.
Knicks’ defense against Pacers in Game 7 was historically horridNew York’s strength all season, it cratered to end their postseason. They were bounced from the Eastern Conference semifinals by Indiana in a horrid 130-109 loss at the sold-out Garden on Sunday.
Aaron Judge goes shallow for his seventh homer in 13 games for YankeesJudge visited the short porch in right field for his 13th home run of the year to finish off the Yankees’ 7-2 win over the White Sox.
3 Americans among 50 detained after failed coup in DR CongoThose who were captured were currently facing interrogation by specialized services of the country’s armed forces, Ekenge, also told Reuters.
Dog Owner Charged After Decapitated Bulldog Mix Found in Florida ParkThe man allegedly adopted the dog one day before killing the pet, according to the local sheriff's office.
‘No sign of life’ as crews reach burnt helicopter that was carrying Iranian President Ebrahim RaisiSearch crews reported "no signs of life" as they found the mangled helicopter that was carrying Iran's hardliner President Ebrahim Raisi, the "Butcher of Tehran," before it crashed in a remote region of the country on Sunday.
Bryson DeChambeau hopes ‘disappointing’ PGA Championship near-miss propels future major successBryson DeChambeau, who birdied 18 Sunday to get to 20-under and tie Xander Schauffele, forcing him to birdie the last to win, said he thought 18-under par was going to be enough to win.
The Podiums Trump—and His Rivals—Should Use to Avoid Another ‘Senior Moment’Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/GettyMost podiums don’t jiggle jiggle—they stand firm and proud, as much a testament to American craftsmanship as they are a metaphor for American exceptionalism, ready at a moment’s notice to shield a speaker’s lower half from a rapt audience, no doubt as spellbound by the lectern’s lacquer finish as its lecturer’s sparkling rhetoric.But one errant podium wiggle wiggled for sure at one of Donald Trump’s recent stops along the campaign trail, bringing shame down upon the good name of soapboxes everywhere as the former president leaned slightly too hard on it mid-speech, causing it to buckle under his weight.“What a crappy contractor this was,” Trump quipped to laughter at the annual Minnesota GOP dinner, observing that his podium “keeps tilting to the left—like too many other things.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
The Podiums Trump—and His Rivals—Should Use to Avoid Another ‘Senior Moment’Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/GettyMost podiums don’t jiggle jiggle—they stand firm and proud, as much a testament to American craftsmanship as they are a metaphor for American exceptionalism, ready at a moment’s notice to shield a speaker’s lower half from a rapt audience, no doubt as spellbound by the lectern’s lacquer finish as its lecturer’s sparkling rhetoric.But one errant podium wiggle wiggled for sure at one of Donald Trump’s recent stops along the campaign trail, bringing shame down upon the good name of soapboxes everywhere as the former president leaned slightly too hard on it mid-speech, causing it to buckle under his weight.“What a crappy contractor this was,” Trump quipped to laughter at the annual Minnesota GOP dinner, observing that his podium “keeps tilting to the left—like too many other things.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
Alligator does 'death roll' while North Carolina cops wrangle him in: 'He's growling'A North Carolina gator resisted capture by law enforcement and executed a "death roll" on officers, video shows. The reptile was later safely removed.
Rescuers find helicopter that was carrying Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, others at a distanceRescuers on Monday found a helicopter that was carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and other officials that had apparently crashed.
5/19/2024: Pope Francis; Cuban Spycraft; The AlbumFirst, Pope Francis: The 60 Minutes Interview. Then, a report on the Americans spying for Cuba in the United States. And, a look at a play based on Nazi’s photo album from Auschwitz
5/19/2024: Pope Francis; Cuban Spycraft; The AlbumFirst, Pope Francis: The 60 Minutes Interview. Then, a report on the Americans spying for Cuba in the United States. And, a look at a play based on Nazi’s photo album from Auschwitz
Mookie Betts’ foul ball strikes 8-year-old boy in eye at Dodgers home gameAn 8-year-old Dodgers fan took a foul ball to the face in a scary moment during Friday’s game against the Reds at Dodger Stadium. The incident occurred in the fourth inning when Mookie Betts sent a screamer into the stands that struck Nathan Sanchez in the right eye, the family told KTLA. The Sanchez family...
Mookie Betts’ foul ball strikes 8-year-old boy in eye at Dodgers home gameAn 8-year-old Dodgers fan took a foul ball to the face in a scary moment during Friday’s game against the Reds at Dodger Stadium. The incident occurred in the fourth inning when Mookie Betts sent a screamer into the stands that struck Nathan Sanchez in the right eye, the family told KTLA. The Sanchez family...
Timberwolves eliminate defending champion Nuggets with stunning rally to win wild Game 7The Nuggets dreams of a back-to-back NBA title have been shattered.
Biden, Fauci and Butker each deliver starkly different speeches — and the best message gets vilifiedThe graduating class of 2024 has been treated to three very different commencement speeches in recent days. Only one was not self-serving, dishonest and destructive.
5/19: The Takeout: Reporter Craig Whitlock on his new book about the "Fat Leonard" scandalFor this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with author and Washington Post reporter Craig Whitlock. His new book details the rise and fall of former contractor "Fat Leonard," and his role in one of the most controversial scandals in U.S. military history.
5/19: The Takeout: Reporter Craig Whitlock on his new book about the "Fat Leonard" scandalFor this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with author and Washington Post reporter Craig Whitlock. His new book details the rise and fall of former contractor "Fat Leonard," and his role in one of the most controversial scandals in U.S. military history.
Congolese army says it foiled a coup attemptCongo's army says it has foiled a coup attempt and arrested the perpetrators, including several Americans.
Discusión entre dos mujeres desencadena tiroteo que deja 11 heridos en GeorgiaUna discusión entre dos mujeres desencadenó un tiroteo que dejó 11 heridos en una concurrida zona turística de Savannah el sábado por la noche, una de cinco balaceras el fin de semana en esta ciudad de Georgia, dos de ellas con víctimas mortales, informaron las autoridades.
Discusión entre dos mujeres desencadena tiroteo que deja 11 heridos en GeorgiaUna discusión entre dos mujeres desencadenó un tiroteo que dejó 11 heridos en una concurrida zona turística de Savannah el sábado por la noche, una de cinco balaceras el fin de semana en esta ciudad de Georgia, dos de ellas con víctimas mortales, informaron las autoridades.
Justin Thomas wanted hometown PGA Championship win ‘a little too bad’Justin Thomas didn’t win the PGA Championship in his hometown this week, but he walked off the 18th green after Sunday’s round at Valhalla feeling like a winner.
Seis muertos y 10 heridos en Idaho al chocar camioneta pickup con furgonetaSeis personas perdieron la vida en Idaho al chocar una camioneta pickup con una furgoneta de pasajeros, dijeron autoridades.
Opositora Gálvez mide fuerzas ante Sheinbaum con un gran acto en Ciudad de México y el debate finalCIUDAD DE MÉXICO (AP) — Faltan dos semanas para las elecciones presidenciales de México y la opositora Xóchitl Gálvez afrontó un día decisivo el domingo para medir sus fuerzas ante la candidata puntera, la oficialista Claudia Sheinbaum, con un gran acto en la capital y el debate final.
Taiwan Swears In New President, William Lai, Amid Tensions With ChinaHow Lai manages geopolitical relations with China will be closely watched in Beijing and Washington.
Yankees ‘locker buddies’ Jose Trevino, Jon Berti combine for sneaky defensive gemJose Trevino smacked a game-tying, two-run single and was robbed of what would have been his sixth home run of the year. But the Yankees catcher did not need a bat on the most memorable and impressive play of the afternoon.
What happens in the event of Raisi’s death? An Iran expert weighs inWith search-and-rescue efforts underway to find the downed helicopter carrying Iran's president, an expert tells Fox News Digital the implications for replacing him.
'People Are Siding with a Country at War': Tyson Fury Suggests Judges Gave Usyk the Victory Due to Ukraine WarBritish heavyweight Tyson Fury's loss to Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday has now become something of an international controversy. The post ‘People Are Siding with a Country at War’: Tyson Fury Suggests Judges Gave Usyk the Victory Due to Ukraine War appeared first on Breitbart.
Knicks’ OG Anunoby ‘couldn’t move’ in brief Game 7 returnOG Anunoby tested the balky hamstring he injured in Game 2 of this series and was in the starting lineup but he was unable to play for the final three-plus quarters of the Knicks’ 130-109 defeat.
Knicks’ OG Anunoby ‘couldn’t move’ in brief Game 7 returnOG Anunoby tested the balky hamstring he injured in Game 2 of this series and was in the starting lineup but he was unable to play for the final three-plus quarters of the Knicks’ 130-109 defeat.
Florida man drunkenly steals school bus, drives 4 hours to Miami: policeFlorida man Daniel Saez, 32, is accused of stealing a school bus while high and drunk and driving it around the state. He was charged with grand theft auto.
RFK Jr.'s fight for presidential debate seat shows the two-party system 'is not working'RFK Jr. claims that his political opponents don’t want to debate him on stage or “talk about the issues" that are of concern to the American public.
‘The Sympathizer’ Stages a Second Vietnam WarPhoto Illustration by Erin O'Flynn/The Daily Beast/HBOIn the sixth episode of The Sympathizer, the General (Toan Le) is preparing a militia to invade Vietnam and stage a second Vietnam War. Great. Awesome. Definitely what the world needs: More war! But as the Captain (Hoa Xuande) tours the General’s secret military base in the plains of California, he finds out something even worse about this mess—his best friend Bon (Fred Nguyen Khan) has volunteered for this doomed-to-lose army.Captain could’ve just avoided this shitshow entirely if it wasn’t for Bon. Sure, whatever! Send everyone back to Vietnam to lose the war all over again. But now, he has to defend his friend. Ugh. Captain sends a coded message to Man (Duy Nguyễn) that their side will end up killing Bon if the two of them don’t do anything to protect their non-Commie friend. While he waits for a response, Captain does some digging to figure out where the funds for this militia are coming from.They’ve got to be coming from one of the many characters Robert Downey, Jr. is playing, either CIA informant Claude or politician Ned Godwin. It’s the latter, so Captain volunteers for the campaign to get insider information on the donations—proof, essentially, to send back to Man. Captain schmoozes around with Ned’s wife (Veronica Della Vedova) to get access to the senator’s private drawing room, where, later, he takes the donation documents.Read more at The Daily Beast.
‘The Sympathizer’ Stages a Second Vietnam WarPhoto Illustration by Erin O'Flynn/The Daily Beast/HBOIn the sixth episode of The Sympathizer, the General (Toan Le) is preparing a militia to invade Vietnam and stage a second Vietnam War. Great. Awesome. Definitely what the world needs: More war! But as the Captain (Hoa Xuande) tours the General’s secret military base in the plains of California, he finds out something even worse about this mess—his best friend Bon (Fred Nguyen Khan) has volunteered for this doomed-to-lose army.Captain could’ve just avoided this shitshow entirely if it wasn’t for Bon. Sure, whatever! Send everyone back to Vietnam to lose the war all over again. But now, he has to defend his friend. Ugh. Captain sends a coded message to Man (Duy Nguyễn) that their side will end up killing Bon if the two of them don’t do anything to protect their non-Commie friend. While he waits for a response, Captain does some digging to figure out where the funds for this militia are coming from.They’ve got to be coming from one of the many characters Robert Downey, Jr. is playing, either CIA informant Claude or politician Ned Godwin. It’s the latter, so Captain volunteers for the campaign to get insider information on the donations—proof, essentially, to send back to Man. Captain schmoozes around with Ned’s wife (Veronica Della Vedova) to get access to the senator’s private drawing room, where, later, he takes the donation documents.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Scottie Scheffler finishes strong in final round as chaotic PGA Championship comes to closeScottie Scheffler's chaotic week in Louisville came to an end on Sunday, but he finished on a high note at Valhalla Golf Club to end tied for eighth at the PGA Championship.
