Miami Heat moving on to the Eastern Conference semifinals after defeating the Atlanta Hawks 97-94 in Game 5
The Miami Heat defeated the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night with a score of 97-94 in Game 5 to win the best-of-seven playoff series, advancing them to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Miami, the No. 1 seed in
JMU softball catcher Lauren Bernett, member of 2021 College World Series, passes away at age 20
James Madison University announced on Tuesday that women’s softball catcher Lauren Bernett has died at age 20. No cause of death was given. JMU President Jonathan Alger and director of athletics Jeff Bourne said in a joint
Twitter board accepts offer from Elon Musk to purchase the platform for $44 billion
The board of social media platform Twitter announced on Monday it has accepted a $44 billion offer from SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk to purchase the company and make it private. The company said that under
Texas criminal court grants stay of execution for death row inmate Melissa Lucio just two days before planned death
On Monday, Texas’ highest criminal court delayed the execution of death row inmate Melissa Lucio, who was set to die Wednesday. The decision from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals means a lower court can now review
President Biden honors two-time NHL champs Tampa Bay Lightning at White House
President Joe Biden welcomed two-time Stanley Cup champions Tampa Bay Lightning to the White House on Monday. Biden praised the team for both its on-ice wins and off-ice charitable efforts, calling the Lightning “one of the most
Status of Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso for Game 5 uncertain after he enters concussion protocol
Chicago Bulls’ head coach Billy Donovan told reporters on Monday that guard Alex Caruso is currently in the NBA’s concussion protocol, leaving his status for Game 5 in Milwaukee on Wednesday uncertain. Donovan said of Caruso: “It’s probably
One adult, three children killed in Philadelphia house fire
Authorities confirmed that at least four people died in a house fire in Philadelphia early Sunday morning. The Philadelphia Fire Department said three children were among those pronounced dead after both floors of a two-story rowhome in
South Carolina police officer killed in shooting after standoff with suspect
A South Carolina police officer was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance early Sunday morning. Cayce, SC Police Chief Chris Cowan said in a press conference Sunday that police officer Roy Andrew Barr, 28,
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jiménez expected to miss 6-8 weeks with hamstring injury
The Chicago White Sox announced on Sunday that outfielder Eloy Jiménez has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. The team estimates that Jiménez will miss six to eight weeks, but plans
Denver Nuggets defeat Golden State Warriors 126-121 to avoid playoff elimination
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Golden State Warriors 126-121 on Sunday at home to avoid elimination from the postseason. Nikola Jokic led with 37 points and eight rebounds for Denver, along with Monte Morris and Aaron Gordon with