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IRS office to frustrated Houston taxpayers: We’re not staying open late
Read full article: IRS office to frustrated Houston taxpayers: We’re not staying open lateThe Internal Revenue Service Taxpayer Assistance Center in southwest Houston closed unexpectedly Saturday, leaving hundreds of Houstonians in need of last-minute help with their taxes... stranded.
Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host soccer's 2034 World Cup
Read full article: Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host soccer's 2034 World CupIf Saudi Arabia could have designed a process for choosing future World Cup hosts, it might look similar to what FIFA has unveiled for the 2030 and 2034 men’s soccer tournaments.
Durant leads big rally at MSG as Nets storm past Knicks
Read full article: Durant leads big rally at MSG as Nets storm past KnicksKevin Durant had 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, leading the Brooklyn Nets back from 21 points down to a 110-98 victory over the New York Knicks that strengthened their chances of the best spot possible in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament.
'We've seen enough:' Nets end Big 3 idea with Harden deal
Read full article: 'We've seen enough:' Nets end Big 3 idea with Harden dealThe Brooklyn Nets no longer needed to wait for Kevin Durant to get healthy, or for Kyrie Irving to get vaccinated, or for James Harden to make a decision about free agency.
Kings rally in 4th to hand Nets 6th straight loss, 112-101
Read full article: Kings rally in 4th to hand Nets 6th straight loss, 112-101Tyrese Haliburton scored seven of his 12 points in the fourth quarter on his way to a double-double, and the Sacramento Kings handed the stumbling Brooklyn Nets their sixth consecutive loss, 112-101.
Stephen Curry, Warriors beat Kyrie Irving, Nets 110-106
Read full article: Stephen Curry, Warriors beat Kyrie Irving, Nets 110-106Klay Thompson hit the biggest shot yet of his 2 1/2-year injury comeback, smoothly sinking a 3-pointer with 12 seconds left in the game to send the Golden State Warriors to a 110-106 victory over Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets.
Durant carries Nets past 76ers for another short-handed win
Read full article: Durant carries Nets past 76ers for another short-handed winKevin Durant scored 34 points, making a four-point play with the game tied and 1:46 left, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-105 for another short-handed victory.
Nets without 5 players for NBA's health and safety protocols
Read full article: Nets without 5 players for NBA's health and safety protocolsThe Brooklyn Nets will be without five players, including starters LaMarcus Aldridge and DeAndre’ Bembry, on Tuesday night because of the NBA’s health and safety protocols.
Nets beat Mavs 102-99, hand Dallas 5th consecutive home loss
Read full article: Nets beat Mavs 102-99, hand Dallas 5th consecutive home lossKevin Durant scored 24 points, James Harden had 23 points and 12 assists, and the Brooklyn Nets beat Dallas 102-99, handing the Mavericks their fifth consecutive home loss.
HOOPS INSIDER: Eisenhower Boys Basketball
Read full article: HOOPS INSIDER: Eisenhower Boys BasketballThe Eisenhower Eagles are looking to get back into the playoff conversation this season after missing outa year ago. Coach James Johnson and his Eagles are on a redemption tour this season with a pretty solid starting five penciled in.
Man sentenced to 40 years in prison for shooting death of a grandmother in north Houston
Read full article: Man sentenced to 40 years in prison for shooting death of a grandmother in north HoustonA 26-year-old Houston man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for shooting a grandmother to death at an apartment complex in north Houston, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Monday.
James scores 25, tweaks ankle as Lakers top Pelicans 110-98
Read full article: James scores 25, tweaks ankle as Lakers top Pelicans 110-98LeBron James scored 25 points before he appeared to mildly aggravate a right ankle injury,and the Los Angeles Lakers closed out the regular season with a 110-98 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Ball makes career-best 8 3s as Pelicans beat Rockets 122-115
Read full article: Ball makes career-best 8 3s as Pelicans beat Rockets 122-115Lonzo Ball had 27 points and a career-high eight 3-pointers, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Houston Rockets 122-115 on Sunday night to end a two-game skid.
2 ex-Texas sheriff deputies indicted in Black man’s death
Read full article: 2 ex-Texas sheriff deputies indicted in Black man’s deathCamden, a former Williamson County Sheriff's Deputy, has been indicted on manslaughter charges in the March 2019 death of a 40-year-old Black man named Javier Ambler. The announcement Tuesday, March 30, 2021, comes two years after Ambler's death was filmed by the police reality TV series "Live PD." They were booked into a Travis County jail on Tuesday and released on $150,000 bond each within an hour, according to a spokeswoman for the Travis County Sheriff's Office. “We are very pleased to see that the Travis County District Attorney is serious about seeking justice for our family. Former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody was also indicted last year on charges of destroying or concealing video in an investigation into Ambler's death.
Doncic tops Curry in duel as Mavericks beat Warriors 134-132
Read full article: Doncic tops Curry in duel as Mavericks beat Warriors 134-132Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic celebrates after sinking a three-point basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Dallas, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)DALLAS – Luka Doncic couldn't top Stephen Curry's shoulder shimmy, or the second-best scoring night of the Golden State star's career. Doncic tied his career high with 42 points in a scoring duel with Curry, leading the Mavericks to an entertaining 134-132 win over the Warriors on Saturday. The duel between Curry and Doncic got going when they traded 3-pointers late in the first half. They did it again early in the second half, when Doncic hit another one after a Golden State turnover.
Jazz beat Mavericks 116-104 for 10th straight victory
Read full article: Jazz beat Mavericks 116-104 for 10th straight victory(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)SALT LAKE CITY – Playing without leading scorer Donovan Mitchell didn't slow down the Utah Jazz. Utah never trailed in a 116-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. The Jazz overwhelmed the Mavericks on both ends of the court on their way to their 10th straight victory and the NBA overall lead. Gobert’s dominance around the basket took Dallas out of it early and the Mavericks could never get back on track. The Jazz never let the Mavericks draw closer than 12 points the rest of the way.
Mavericks use big 4th-quarter run to beat Rockets 113-100
Read full article: Mavericks use big 4th-quarter run to beat Rockets 113-100Dallas was on top by 3 with about seven minutes remaining before using a 14-3 spurt, with seven points from Hardaway, to extend the lead to 106-92 with about 2½ minutes remaining. Carlisle was impressed that his team was able to slow Harden down and limit the Rockets to just 100 points. The Mavericks led by seven points to start the fourth before Houston opened the quarter with an 8-1 run to tie it with about 10 minutes remaining. The Mavericks finally ended a scoring drought with a 3-pointer by Hardaway with less than three minutes left in the quarter. But Doncic scored the last four points of the quarter to put the Mavericks up 84-77 entering the fourth.
Women's World Cup heads to a welcome Down Under in 2023
Read full article: Women's World Cup heads to a welcome Down Under in 2023The Sydney Opera House is illuminated in support of Australia and New Zealand's joint bid to host the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, in Sydney, Thursday, June 25, 2020. Australia and New Zealand will co-host the Women's World Cup in 2023, with the following edition possibly set to take place just two years later. The potential audience of more than 1 billion, according to FIFA, would outstrip the 2011 Rugby World Cup or the 2015 Cricket World Cup it co-hosted with Australia. New Zealand previously has hosted the under-17 womens World Cup and the under-20 mens tournament and had hoped, after the success of those events, to make a solo bid for the womens World Cup. We are looking forward to delivering the best ever FIFA Womens World Cup in both nations, one that will elevate the womens game and inspire women and girls around the world.Riley said she relished the chance to play her fifth World Cup in her homeland.