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Such is the life of NBA stars now stuck inside like the rest of us during a coronavirus pandemic that has made at least 181,000 people sick worldwide as of Monday night. The U.S. is advising against gatherings of 10 or more people and encouraging residents to remain inside unless they’re performing essential activities. Improvised basketball (and video game basketball) is the best anyone is going to get for a while — from kids kept home from school to the very best pro shooters....

It turns out Olshey didn’t want to talk much after the search concluded, either. Portland introduced Billups as its next head coach on Tuesday, and a good portion of the press conference was dedicated to addressing (and not addressing) the details regarding the incident from more than two decades ago. In November 1997, Billups, then a rookie with the Celtics, was at a comedy club with teammates Ron Mercer and Antoine Walker....

Phoenix, AZ: Arizona’s K-12 education system has been a huge challenge for leadership and so far has only minor incremental improvements in performance have been made. Arizona has had three woman governors over the past couple of decades, one being an ex-school teacher. We had large expectations that our woman governors would succeed in using innovative means to significantly increase academic performance and graduation rates. Could you address the reasons why this challenge has not been met, or is it not a gender issue?...

Most Mexico fans first became aware of Guardado when he burst onto the scene as a baby-faced 19-year-old against Argentina at the 2006 World Cup, enrapturing fans with his energy and wavy locks down the left flank in Ricardo La Volpe’s exciting side. A move from his boyhood club Atlas followed in 2007, with Deportiva La Coruna stealing in for one of Mexico’s brightest young talents. At the Galician club, Guardado made over 100 first division appearances, helping it back into La Liga after it had been relegated in the 2010-2011 season....

MORE: Orlando City wants Robinho | Sporting KC locks up U.S. pair In an overall deal that should see the Colombia international become the third most expensive player in the history of the game, Madrid will meet the French club’s 88 million-euro valuation — the same fee Barcelona paid for Luis Suarez — including performance-related variables. With an agreement reached between the two clubs over the weekend, discussions have been scheduled for Monday to iron out the details of Rodgriguez’ personal terms as Madrid aims to make the midfielder its second signing of the summer following the arrival of Toni Kroos from Bayern Munich....

Meanwhile, Chelsea are closing on a stunning double deal which could see put a strong fight for the Premier League title this season. Elsewhere Atletico Madrid could soon lose one of their star players to a Premier League side. On that note, here are the transfer news and rumours doing the rounds on August 9th. Serie A Incoming manager Frank de Boer has provided latest updates on Mauro Icardi’s unstable Inter Milan future....

The 25-year-old is currently one of the most sought-after forwards in the game thanks to him being a part of the final three in last year’s FIFA Ballon d’Or award nominations – a rare feat for someone who doesn’t play for either Barcelona or Real Madrid. In case you didn’t know… Manchester United and Jose Mourinho have been linked with a move for Griezmann ever since they signed Paul Pogba for a record fee last summer....

San Gimignano: A “medieval Manhattan” with a dozen stone skyscrapers. Lodging: Skip hotels. The tourist office lists cheaper fittacamere (rental rooms). What to Eat: The $16 meals at Osteria delle Catene, a medieval vault with modern art. Lucca: An overlooked city of pretty churches, where locals prefer bikes to cars. Lodging: Try family-run gems like Piccolo Hotel Puccini ($70 a room; hotelpuccini.com). What to Eat: Cheap local delights like zuppa di farro at Da Leo, Da Giulio or Da Guido....

Recent research indicates that a course of physical therapy can yield the same outcome as surgery for a torn meniscus in your knee. The Meniscus The meniscus—or meniscii when speaking of them in plural—is a small cartilaginous structure in your knee. You have two in each knee, one on the inner aspect of the joint and one on the outer aspect. These meniscii act as miniature shock absorbers in your knee; they help to absorb impact through your knee joint....

The unusual method of moving across water was seen in a species of mudskipper. These are amphibious fish that can walk on land and live both in and out of water. They tend to live in tropical and subtropical regions, nesting in burrows in mangroves and mudflats. There are 32 known living species. The mudskipper in the latest research, Periophthalmus variabilis, was observed for a month in its natural habitats in the Mangkang region, of Central Java, Indonesia....

Bayne, diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2013 but medically cleared to drive, spoke at Talladega Superspeedway only two days after it was announced that Matt Kenseth would come aboard as a part-time driver for Roush Fenway, splitting time with Bayne in the No. 6 Ford. “First of all, my health is 100 percent,” Bayne said (via NASCAR.com). “I am as fit physically, mentally, spiritually as I have ever been to do my job well....

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence emerging as a hero in the Tigers’ College Football Playoff semifinal victory over Ohio State ought to have required something heroic, no? Instead, it looked like LeBron James in a layup line. BENDER: Five storylines that will define LSU-Clemson title game Layup 1: Lawrence drops back and finds wideout Justyn Ross for an easy 11-yard gain. Layup 2: Lawrence scrambles for another 11, taking a hard hit....

The Denmark international has emerged as a possible transfer target for the La Liga giants on the back of his exploits in the Premier League. Eriksen has filled Spurs’ Modric void The Spurs star has shown himself to be a leading creative influence in the English top-flight, with few able to match the numbers he has posted in terms of chances creates and assists. It is those qualities which have brought him to Barca’s attention, with De Boer of the opinion that the 25-year-old would not look out of place at Camp Nou....

Kane netted four as Spurs put Leicester City to the sword 6-1 on Thursday and Mauricio Pochettino’s second-placed side underlined there was no hangover associated with missing out on the title to Chelsea as they ran riot at the KCOM Stadium. The England striker’s first two arrived inside 13 minutes and he completed his treble as a dispirited Hull faded during the closing stages. He amassed a haul of 29 goals in 30 Premier League appearances despite two separate injury absences, ensuring he finished ahead of Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez at the top of the standings....

After having a fully fit squad for most of the season so far, Jose Mourinho is likely to be without a key midfielder for the visit to Tottenham. Brazilian midfielder Ramires had to be taken off because of a hip injury, and it seems that he has not recovered sufficiently in time for this match. Mourinho has said that Ramires has been included in the squad, but his participation is doubtful....

Ahead of cycling’s greatest race, we provide you with all the key details you need to know. Where is the Tour starting? This year’s Tour begins in Brussels, with Belgian cycling great Eddy Merckx — a five-time winner of the race — having been honored during the team presentation. How long is the race? A mere 3,480 kilometers (2,162 miles), spread across 21 stages in the space of 23 days....

To find the password that unlocks the Electronic Lock, search for the robots around the area. The robots will carry the same name the Electronic Lock has. So, for example, in order to find the DDC Electronic Lock password, players have to search and find at least three DDC robots around the barrier. RELATED: Tower Of Fantasy: How To Get Colossus Arm Relic What Is The DDC Electronic Lock Password The DDC Electronic Lock password is 3594 in Tower of Fantasy....