Month: February 2017

First patients of revived program get heart transplants

As a young man lingered near death – his heart barely pumping, other organs also failing – about two dozen members of the University of Kansas Health System’s multidisciplinary team debated what to do. Was he too sick for anything but palliative care? No one wanted to tell the 30-year-old patient that.

Purdue women fall to No. 3 Maryland 85-70

The Purdue women’s basketball team dropped to 14-8 on the season Thursday night, falling to visiting third-ranked Maryland at Mackey Arena, 85-70. The Terrapins scored 23 second-chance points and scored 46 points in the paint as they remained undefeated in Big Ten play at 10-0 and moved to 22-1 overall on the season.

Too slow? Not this Derby-bound import says John Moore

European form over 2,400m isn’t necessarily a plus in Hong Kong but big race trainer believes Group Three Centenary Plate fancy Helene Charisma can buck the trend Staying form out of Europe can be a red flag to an import’s BMW Hong Kong Derby prospects but trainer John Moore believes Helene Charisma is developing the necessary dash to adapt to a new style of racing. Helene Charisma carries a rating of 94, the highest of the horses purchased out of Europe for Hong Kong’s most sought-after race.

It’s Official. The Warriors Have the Clippers Number

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, left, looks to pass as Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Splash Brothers dropped 50 points and the Warriors blew out Los Angeles, 133-120, for their ninth consecutive victory over the Clippers.

Re: Pint-Sized Super-Human Isaiah Thomas Carries Celtics Over Raptors

It can be really tempting to make excuses for this one. The refs had a very interesting interpretation of the rules, DeMar DeRozan was out with injury, Patrick Patterson was on a minutes restrictions, they missed a fair amount of makeable shots and so on, but any game in which you build an 18 point 3rd quarter lead is a game that you should win.

How would past Giants stars have fared on Twitter?

Former Giants first baseman Aubrey Huff got into a bit of trouble over the weekend, tweeting out a not especially well considered political opinion and getting roasted for it. But that’s already over and done with now, and while there’s no use dwelling on that one specific event other than to think about it for a second and roll your eyes heartily, it does bring up a very important question: What if old time Giants had Twitter accounts? You might think that this is the single most vital issue of our time, and you’d be right.

Texans Truly Ticked Off By – Worst Song in History’ Poll

They pored over many songs written by a Texas native or about the Lone Star State – the humorous twist in all of this being that they promised to not play any of the offensive songs at this weekend’s Super Bash festival event. While the list’s ranking was determined by 1,000 Texans randomly polled, one selection – #4 on the worst list – led to media headlines and a public outpouring of concern and indignation.

Come play 42 where the game was invented

The game began with two teenage boys in the small community of Trapp Springs who were not allowed to play cards. Instead they developed a game that allowed them to play a card-like game with dominos that has been designated the State Domino Game of Texas and is now played throughout state and around the world.

Magic Johnson to advise Lakers ownership

The Los Angeles Lakers today announced Thursday that Earvin “Magic” Johnson will return to the franchise to assist Jeanie Buss in all areas of basketball and business as an advisor. “We are thrilled and honored to add Magic’s expertise and abilities, and I look forward to working alongside him.”

Hal Steinbrenner says Yankees will try to get under luxury tax

The Bombers have paid the luxury tax in 14 consecutive seasons — and will continue to spend big — but the franchise’s goal is still to get below the $197 million luxury tax threshold by 2018. “We will put money back into the club like we always do,” Yanks owner Hal Steinbrenner told reporters Thursday while reiterating four times that his family will not be selling the franchise, “but I think the threshold is a good payroll.

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Union to look at equipment, concussion protocols

The NFL players’ union will be making a push for improved equipment and for more consistent compliance with the concussion protocol. At their annual Super Bowl news conference Thursday, the NFL Players Association also insisted there will be no extension of the 10-year labor agreement signed in 2011.

Carlos Cuadras says unbeaten Chocolatito Gonzalez is ‘scared’ to fight him

It takes some guile to call the unbeaten fighter considered by some as the top pound-for-pound boxer in the world “scared,” but that’s part of Carlos Cuadras’ charm. Should favored Cuadras defeat his Mexico City neighbor David Carmona on March 18 during a bout on the Gennady Golovkin-Daniel Jacobs undercard at Madison Square Garden, the World Boxing Council on Thursday ruled that Cuadras becomes the mandatory challenger for a possible rematch with Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez.

Court Hearing For Man Accused Of Shooting Security Guard Canceled

Court Hearing For Man Accused Of Shooting Security Guard Canceled A court hearing for a man accused in the point blank shooting death of a transit guard in downtown Denver has been canceled. Deputies Back On The Job After Rescuing Mother In Burning Home Two Arapahoe County Sheriff’s deputies who rescued an unconscious woman from a fire in her apartment say they were determined to try to rescue everyone they could.

Cody Rhodes Still Doesn’t Regret Leaving WWE

Court Hearing For Man Accused Of Shooting Security Guard Canceled A court hearing for a man accused in the point blank shooting death of a transit guard in downtown Denver has been canceled. Deputies Back On The Job After Rescuing Mother In Burning Home Two Arapahoe County Sheriff’s deputies who rescued an unconscious woman from a fire in her apartment say they were determined to try to rescue everyone they could.

Toronto FC re-signs Canadian international forward Tosaint Ricketts

Toronto FC forward Tosaint Ricketts celebrates his goal against Montreal Impact goalkeeper Evan Bush during extra time of MLS Eastern Conference playoff soccer final action in Toronto on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Toronto FC tied up another loose end Thursday, re-signing Canadian international forward Tosaint Ricketts to a new contract.