Author’s Analysis There was some turmoil surrounding Aldridge and there have been repeated questions about his declining production, which makes this deal something of a surprise. This extension is a particularly risky proposition for the San Antonio Spurs. They are a team who have historically been small-market and generally avoided large contracts like the one afforded to Aldridge. However, it does show the Spurs are fully committed and invested in Aldridge....
The winning goal came in the 66th minute from a 20-year-old man of the match Juan Foyth who also scored his first career goal, taking the Spurs only two points away from the top of the Premier League table. Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino heaped praise on his fellow Argentine after the game saying, “He is a centre-back and I was a centre-back and I am very pleased for him.”...
The Spurs responded with their highest-scoring quarter in 25 years. LaMarcus Aldridge scored 32 points and San Antonio rode a 46-point third quarter to a 120-111 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday night. DeMar DeRozan, who had 13 points and 10 assists, said the Spurs were “cussed out by Pop” at halftime after shooting 22 percent in the first quarter. “We were playing really tentative, real indecisive, hesitating, wasn’t being aggressive,” DeRozan said....
They don't have any wins to take with them, though. Just a home game they have to play overseas. MORE: Ross Tucker on Viking’ 0-3 start | Best images from Week 3 After their third straight loss to open this season, the Vikings packed up Monday for their long flight. They're considered the host team at Wembley Stadium this Sunday against Pittsburgh for the NFL's annual international showcase. The Steelers are one of the other five 0-3 teams in the league, so the Vikings will face another vulnerable opponent....
Spyro: Reignited Trilogy features virtually identical gameplay to the original games. Level layouts are the same and gems will be right where players remember them. However, everything has been given a significant graphical overhaul, with bright, colorful, vibrant game worlds and impressive animations that make it a real treat for the eyes. Simply put, Spyro: Reignited Trilogy looks fantastic and is one of the most visually pleasing games released all year....
Removing the margin maximizes the chance that all the cancerous cells will be removed. After the lesion is excised, it is sent to a pathologist who checks the margins of the excision to make sure they are clear. Margins for Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinomas Primary and recurrent tumors get treated with marginal excisions. For example, one study showed that for low-risk basal cell carcinoma (BCC), margins are usually 3 to 4 mm, and high-risk margins are 5 to 10 millimeters based on the European Dermatology Forum with medical associations showing the same approximate margins....
Although the trailer - some CGI looks with a mysterious voice over - didn’t offer many details about the new Avengers games, a press release has shed a bit more light on what fans can expect. The press release explains The Avengers Project will feature “a completely original story” and it will “introduce a universe gamers can play in for years to come.” It will also sit “alongside” the comics, movies, and television series, in an effort to “bring Marvel stories to life in ways our fans have never experienced....
Gray squirrels, the common bushy-tailed rodents native to North America, were introduced to the U.K. as curiosities in the late 19th century by wealthy individuals. Over several decades the squirrels spread prolifically, eventually leading to a ban on their import in 1937 that is still in force today. But it was too late; the gray squirrel population had cemented itself in the country, posing a threat to the native, smaller red squirrel and causing damage to forestry....
Herath is playing his final test, his 93rd since his debut in 1999. The former Sri Lanka skipper is retiring from all forms of cricket in Galle after this first test of three. Sri Lanka skipper Dinesh Chandimal is confident they can exploit England’s inexperienced top order in spin-friendly conditions at a venue that has been a fortress for Sri Lanka. England hasn’t won its previous four tests in Galle....
Sri Lanka will tour United Arab Emirates (UAE) in December this year to play Pakistan’s scheduled home series. The series will be held in the months of December and January, consisting of three Tests, five ODIs and two Twenty20. This is the second bilateral series in UAE between Sri Lanka and Pakistan to be played in Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The T20s will be held first, followed by ODIs and Tests....
Earlier, Bangladesh’s batsmen failed to convert their starts into big scores as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Prasanna and Gunaratne frustrated the batsmen with tight lines and smart variations, making run-scoring very difficult. Mossadek Hossain and Mahmudullah, though, took them to a respectable total. Upul Tharanga and Kusal Perera walked in all guns blazing and slammed 65 in 6 overs before the former was dismissed by Mortaza, who had earlier announced that this series would be his final one in T20Is....
The hosts played out a 2-2 draw at Bordeaux in their previous league outing. The game was a crucial one for both teams, who are desperately trying to retain their top-flight status. St-Etienne remain in 18th place after the draw, just a point away from safety. Monaco, meanwhile, find themselves mired in a battle for the UEFA Champions League qualifying spota. Rennes, Strasbourg and Monaco are all tied with 56 points and are in third, fourth and fifth place respectively....
The median survival time for those with stage 4 lung cancer is around four months. That means that 50% of patients will still be alive four months after their diagnosis. As distressing as this statistic may be, it is important to remember that stage 4 lung cancer has no set course. Many will live for months and even years longer than this. Multiple factors can influence survival times, some of which (like smoking) are modifiable....
It is estimated that stage 4 melanoma makes up 4% of all melanoma cases. The relative 5-year survival rate drops from 99% in stages 1 and 2 to 66.2% in stage 3 to only 27.3% in stage 4. Stage 4 melanoma is very difficult to treat and has a low survival rate because it has metastasized, but a small population of people with this stage of melanoma respond well to treatment....
These muscles are also responsible for adding stability to the joint and ensuring that the humeral head stays centered in the socket (glenoid) portion of the joint. Occasionally, one (or more) of your rotator cuff muscles can either partially or completely tear. This can happen as a result of wear and tear over time or after a traumatic injury. Regardless, this issue can significantly impact the strength, stability, and movement of your arm....
With despair radicalizing Palestinians across the West Bank and Gaza Strip, Hamas is also beginning to dominate the political agenda. According to Palestinian analysts, the strength of hard-line Islamists is at a record high. Hamas, which called on Muslims everywhere last week to “threaten Western interests” if Washington goes to war against Iraq, is already thought to be more popular in Gaza than Fatah, the mainstream and more moderate bloc....
In a message posted to Twitter, STALKER 2’s devs state that the original plan for ID@Xbox this year was to showcase a behind-the-scenes video with “certain in-game materials.” In other words, it’s not supposed to be a gameplay debut or an extended trailer for STALKER 2. It’s also too late to add anything more substantial to the presentation, since the livestream goes up next week on March 26. RELATED: STALKER 2 Coming to Xbox Game Pass on Day One, Will Feature New Protagonist...
Despite almost never engaging in open combat with each other, the Ecologists and Monolithians could not be more antithetical. With both very likely to reappear in STALKER 2, understanding their crucially divergent viewpoints on the Zone is one of the most important aspects of uncovering its deepest secrets. RELATED: STALKER’s Duty and Freedom Factions Explained The Ecologist Faction One of the few state-approved factions operating within the Zone, Ecologists are made up of scientific experts hoping to harness the bizarre miracles of STALKER’s Zone for the good of mankind....
Come on, you remember: MORE: Heisman Watch: Baker Mayfield, then everyone else Yeah, that guy. Well, he’s back in 2017, and this time he has a new player to root for in Bryce Love. This picture was taken after Stanford’s 30-22 upset over No. 9 Washington on Friday, a game in which Love rushed 30 times for 166 yards and three touchdowns to give him a nation-leading 1,622 yards and 15 touchdowns on the season....
That's exactly what the Los Angeles Kings' Black Aces did on Friday night at Staples Center. The team's practice players, called up after their minor-league seasons ended, went downstairs during the first overtime to get dressed and participate in the on-ice celebration — assuming, of course, that the Kings actually won. MORE: The Kings have built a machine | Must-see photos | Get Kings Cup gear Thanks largely to Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist, that was far from a sure a thing....
