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Kevin Durant joins elite NBA club with 31,000 points milestone

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Kevin Durant became the eighth player in NBA history to reach 31,000 career points on Friday night in the Houston Rockets’ game against the Phoenix Suns. He entered the game needing just four points to reach the mark. He made two free throws for his first points of the night before accomplishing it on a jump shot midway through the first quarter. … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant joins elite NBA club with 31,000 points milestone

Closing arguments underway in trial over Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs’ drug overdose death

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Closing arguments began Monday in a civil trial over whether the Los Angeles Angels should be held responsible for the fatal drug overdose of pitcher Tyler Skaggs. The long-running trial in Southern California has included testimony from Angels outfielder Mike Trout and the team’s president, John Carpino. Skaggs' widow and his parents also testified. Skaggs died in a 2019 … [Read more...] about Closing arguments underway in trial over Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs’ drug overdose death

Stephen Curry eager to return from leg injury, play for Warriors as soon as Friday against Minnesota

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Only in the last few days did Stephen Curry fully regain range of motion in his injured left thigh so he could resume all activity on the practice floor with the Golden State Warriors. Now, Curry hopes he’s ready to play at full speed again. Coach Steve Kerr says the 37-year-old two-time MVP is expected to return for Friday’s game against Minnesota following a five-game absence … [Read more...] about Stephen Curry eager to return from leg injury, play for Warriors as soon as Friday against Minnesota