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Most get put out to pasture. MORE: Must-see second-round playoffs photos We witnessed the latter Thursday when the Thunder put the Spurs out of the 2016 NBA playoffs, molly-whopping them 113-99 to clinch their Western Conference semifinal series in six games and setting up a star-studded meeting with the defending champion Warriors in the West finals. Tim Duncan (Getty Images) As much as the game was an another affirmation of what OKC is capable of when Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook are healthy, it also was a cruel reminder that Father Time has never taken a loss....

The attack happened after a homeowner in Glendale attempted to remove a beehive they had discovered in their shed on Sunday, fire officials said. Agitated by the attempt, the bees began to sting the family, AZfamily.com reported. Fire crews were called to the home near Peoria and 59th avenues around 5 p.m. One adult was able to drive themselves to the hospital for further treatment and is said to be in stable condition, ABC15 reported....

Designed to Be Tough With an outer shell that is made from robust rubber, and four elevated lips to stop the screen from scratching, the AGM H5 Pro can withstand drops from 1.5 meters. In addition, it is also waterproof up to 1.5 meters and is 99% dustproof, making it one of the most durable smartphones on the market today. While it is common to find rugged phones with an IP68 rating these days, the AGM H5 Pro dons an impressive range of protective certifications, including, IP68, IP69K and MIL-STD-810H, essentially meaning the only way you’re going to break this bad boy is if you are really trying to....

Aguero made his first Argentina start since Sampaoli replaced Edgardo Bauza and took full advantage by ending an international barren run that stretched back to June 2016. 3/1 for Argentina & Nigeria to draw Messi, who played in behind Aguero, released debutant Cristian Pavon and the Boca Juniors forward’s cross was converted at the second time of asking by the Manchester City striker. “This is what we are looking for,” Sampaoli told a post-match news conference at the Luzhniki Stadium, newly refurbished ahead of next year’s World Cup....

The Argentina international headed home a Fernandinho cross to give City a 27th-minute lead over Bournemouth on Saturday. That strike gave Aguero a century of goals in all competitions at the Etihad since he joined the club from Atletico Madrid in 2011. And Aguero got his 101st goal in the 79th minute, scoring City’s third of the evening in what ended up being a 4-0 thrashing of the Cherries....

But, a research suggests that AI for COVID-19 can potentially solve this problem. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed an artificial intelligence-based model that can effectively detect corona infection even among asymptomatic patients. AI Model Tests Cough Sounds To Detect Corona Researchers around the world are looking for ways to easily detect coronavirus infections especially among asymptomatic carriers. The MIT AI model for COVID-19,in particular, does so by listening to an individual’s cough....

The past three months have made for a memorable phase for the Indian cricket team, which won its first Test and bilateral ODI series in Australia followed by the biggest one-day series win in New Zealand. A first T20 series victory in New Zealand will be the icing on the cake for the ‘Men in Blue’, who have far exceeded expectations during their three-month sojourn in this part of the world....

The Hague, Feb 1 (IANS) After AZ Alkmaar, PEC Zwolle and PSV Eindhoven, Ajax secured the last spot in the semi-finals of the Dutch Cup, de KNVB Beker, by crushing Vitesse 4-0 in Emmen. The match was played in front of only a few thousand fans in Emmen because the stadium of Vitesse in Arnhem was not available due to a dance party. Both teams had already played each other in the Dutch league last Sunday when Vitesse beat Ajax 3-2 after bouncing back from a 0-2 deficit, reports Xinhua....

Erik ten Hag’s side moved to the top of Champions League Group H with a match to play after a superb display at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, where Ziyech crowned a brilliant team move to open the scoring inside two minutes. He turned provider with an inch-perfect cross to set up Quincy Promes after half-time and also had a goal disallowed for handball after a VAR review. That incident appeared to discomfort Ziyech before he made way in the 85th minute, but the 26-year-old offered an upbeat assessment when he spoke to Veronica TV after the match....

This will be the first home game of the campaign for the reigning champions and they will be looking to secure a win here. They kicked off their title defense with a hard-fought 3-2 away win at Fortuna Sittard last week. Groningen were able to secure a point from their league opener last week as they drew 2-2 at home to Volendam. They took a two-goal lead in the 34th minute, thanks to goals from Cyril Ngonge and Jørgen Strand Larsen....

The youngest-ever women’s singles winner of a Superseries was crowned on Sunday. Akane Yamaguchi, just 16, capped a dreamlike week to finish winner at her home Yonex Open Japan Superseries. In doing so, Yamaguchi became the first Japanese player to win the tournament in its 32-year history. A week earlier, we saw Porntip Buranapraserstuk, the not-so-accomplished 21-year-old, power her way into the final of the China Masters, fighting past Olympic champion Li Xuerui in the semi-finals....

Who was the shadowy general behind the wave of violence? Pakistani and Taliban officials interviewed recently by NEWSWEEK say it was none other than Ayman Al-Zawahiri, the Qaeda No. 2 who has also been appearing in a recent flurry of audio- and videotapes. While Osama bin Laden has been keeping a low profile—he may be ill, U.S. intel officials say—Zawahiri has moved aggressively to take operational control of the group....

A viral video of the scene posted on Twitter by James Benedetto, a reporter for The Tuscaloosa Thread, received at least 1.9 million views at the time of reporting since it was first shared. Benedetto noted: “Alabama Crimson Tide fans flood the streets of Tuscaloosa after the team secured its 18th national title,” in a tweet that has received at least 4,900 likes and 7,400 retweets since it was first posted....

Additionally, since November of 2019, the board, composed of three members, has had 4,700 requests for pardons, with about an equal numbers of Blacks and whites. Only 18 percent of Black applicants were granted pardons compared to 24 percent of white applicants. This decreasing trend began when Jimmy O’Neal Spencer was charged with killing two women and a child in Guntersville in July of 2018 while on parole. “It only took the one bad apple to have really changed this in the direction of ‘Lock them up, throw away the key,’” said Aimee Smith, an attorney who has represented clients before the board for about 20 years....

MORE: Five things we learned | Ranking Saban’s Tide teams Howard made several key plays for the Tide, scoring two touchdowns with 208 yards on just five receptions. He scored from 53 and 51 yards out, and added an additional 63-yard catch that set up Alabama for another touchdown. Jackson finished with three tackles and made a key interception off Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson early in the second quarter. Down by a touchdown, the Tide used the ensuing drive to tie the game at 14 before halftime....

Our staff had to choose between Nick Saban — who is going for a fifth national championship and sixth overall — or Kirby Smart, Saban’s former defensive coordinator looking to lead the Bulldogs to their first national title since 1980. MORE: Bama vs. Georgia: Numbers that make the matchup College Football Playoff championship picks Bill Bender’s pick: Alabama 21, Georgia 14 For all the storylines that will emerge from the matchup between Saban and Smart, it comes down to the old-school football principle of running the ball vs....

The Crimson Tide jumped out to a 28-0 lead, their renowned physicality showing up in moments like running back Josh Jacobs steamrolling a defender on the way to the end zone and Sooners quarterback Kyler Murray appearing frustrated on the sideline after being hindered by a constant pass rush. While Oklahoma’s offense got going midway through the second quarter and kept things interesting most of the way, it could never catch Alabama, which finished with 528 total yards....

The sweep of the Old Dominion’s governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general positions, making for the first statewide GOP victories in the once-solidly red commonwealth since 2009, amounts to a repudiation of the decades of pablum dished out by Republicans’ well-paid, but myopic, K Street consultant class. That conventional wisdom, best encapsulated by the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) infamous “autopsy” following Mitt Romney’s defeat to Barack Obama, held that the party’s electoral path forward was best realized by sticking to the dog-eared free-market playbook and avoiding the contentious “cultural” issues of immigration, identity politics and the like....

RELATED: Age Of Empires 4: Everything You Need To Know About Playing As The French Nevertheless, even though it may take a little practice, playing as the Chinese civilization can be immensely rewarding. With a plethora of directions in which to lead this faction, fans don’t lack options when it comes to gameplay strategies. Knowing what makes this faction unique is certainly crucial information. An Overview Of The Chinese Civilization The Chinese are one of the most adaptable factions in the game....