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Jerry West | Image Credit: theringer.com Jerry West Will Never Again Exist It started on 12th June 2024 like any other summer day—sunny and relaxed. Arrive at work at nine in the morning, glance through your friends' posts on social media, and start planning your early afternoon get-away to take your dog for a walk. That was my initial thought when my supervisor, Michael Fragale, entered the office and informed me of Jerry West's recent passing. "You should go work," he murmured. Imagine if a basketball were to go through your front window! As the department's obituary writer, you frequently have a few items ready in case one of the school's living legends passes away. That was the situation with Sam Huff and Hot Rod Hundley, who both had deteriorating health be...

Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz | Image Credit: thesun.co.uk The "Ready 4 War": Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz - A Boxing Match That Divided Fans The highly anticipated boxing match between YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and MMA veteran Nate Diaz, dubbed "Ready 4 War," took place on August 5th, 2023, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. This event transcended the sport, igniting a firestorm of debate and attracting a massive audience. Let's delve into the fight's story, the experiences of those who witnessed it live, and the lasting impact it had on the combat sports landscape. The Lead-Up: A Clash of Personalities The fight was a clash of two contrasting figures. Paul, the brash social media star with a dedicated young fanbase, promised to dismantle a legend in Diaz, a seasoned...

CELTICS WIN NBA FINALS OPENER OVER MAVS, 107-89 | Image Credit: bloomberg.com The Dallas Mavericks did not have the greatest of times in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. In the opening game of their best-of-seven series, the Boston Celtics defeated the Mavs 107-89 on Thursday night at TD Garden, thanks in large part to a strong push from former Mavs big Kristaps Porzingis. The Celtics opened up a commanding 29-point lead in the second quarter. Related Article: Results of UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier Card Winners and Losers Game 3 of the series will take place in Dallas on Wednesday, and Game 4 will take place there on June 14. Game 2 will return here on Sunday at 7 p.m. The Celtics started the series with a bang, making seven three-pointers in the opening quarter and allowing the...

UFC 302 Results: Winners And Losers From Makhachev Vs. Poirier Card When Islam Makhachev defeated Dustin Poirier in the fifth round of their UFC 302 main event, he won his 14th consecutive fight under the UFC brand, putting him ahead of former UFC champions Jon Jones, Demetrious Johnson, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Max Holloway. After winning via stoppage, Makhachev, who now has the UFC lightweight championship, can focus on the two opponents who have winning streaks longer than his: former middleweight champion Anderson Silva (16) and former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman (15). Previously: MAKHACHEV VS POIRIER | UFC 302: PRIMARY CARD RESULTS As anticipated, in the last stanza, Makhachev applied his submission, ground control, and wrestling abilities to pin Poirier with a D'arce ...

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 01: (L-R) Niko Price punches Alex Morono in a welterweight fight during the UFC 302 event at Prudential Center on June 01, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Watch the post-fight interviews with the winners of the main card and see the fight results from UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier, live from the Prudential Centre in Newark. As the main card began at Prudential Centre, there was a sense of unease among the attendees, as a slate of preparatory cards that focused heavily on decisions had left many calling for drastic measures. Even if some of the competitions were still drawn out, there was a noticeable increase in the competition's tempo, production, and intensity. Everything culminated in the lightweight c...

Keeping Same Blueline, Dallas Stars Are Making a Huge Gamble | Image Credit: defendingbigd.com Today, we look at defensive adjustments that the Dallas Stars may make to get an advantage against the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Final of 2024. Although their offence is the primary source of grievances and possible roadblock for the Dallas Stars, several defensive adjustments might help them win this series. The most obvious problems with the offence can be summed up as follows: among other things, Dallas's lack of offensive engagement in high-danger areas has forced them to shoot from a distance, which makes it easier for Stuart Skinner to react; additionally, Edmonton has been able to play somewhat passively, only having to challenge each Dallas "first attack" and avoi...

Baseball: Today's consolation semifinals, tomorrow's championship game | Image Credit: chsaanow.com The 2024 Baseball State title semifinals for 2A, 3A, 4A, and 5A will be held today, and the title game or games will be played at four different locations around the state tomorrow. All of the games' tickets are available on GoFan. 5A Championship at Denver's All-Star ParkComplete 5A Bracket: Third Round of Consolation (Friday, May 31)10 a.m.: Prairie View No. 8 vs. Grandview No. 16Fifth Solace Phase (this Friday, May 31)On Saturday, June 1, at 12:30 p.m., No. 5 Cherry Creek will play the winner of the Third Round Consolation Championship Round.10 a.m.: Fourth Round Consolation Winner vs. No. 2 Regis Jesuit12:30 pm: If necessary, a rematchRegis Jesuit, ranked second, secured a berth...

Former NBA player Drew Gordon, 33, dies in car crash | Image Credit: foxnews.com According to ESPN, former Philadelphia 76ers player Drew Gordon passed away in a Clackamas County vehicle accident. ESPN was informed by Gordon's agency that the forward passed away in a collision on Thursday. According to the Albuquerque Journal, the collision happened close to the intersection of South Bakers Ferry Road and South Springwater Road. Also Read: Shiloh, Daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, Formally Files to Change Her NameBoom Dandimite of Scare Dem Crew passes away in the US He was a member of the 76ers' 2014–15 squad. Aaron Gordon, a current Denver Nuggets player, is his brother. The Nuggets tweeted, "Our sympathies are with Aaron and the Gordon family during this tremendou...

Atlanta United beat Eastern Conference leader Inter Miami FC 3-1 | Image Credit: news18.com Atlanta United wins their first game in nine games after being winless in their previous nine. They defeated Inter Miami FC, the current leaders of the Eastern Conference, 3-1 to claim their 100th victory in club history. At the press conference following the game, head coach Gonzalo Pineda stated, "For me, it was a major sign of excellent mentality for the club." But it's also a gift for the supporters. The fact that our supporters took over the entire corner behind the goal tonight was something I truly enjoyed. They came here in an attempt to inspire the players." Atlanta United first attempted to disrupt Miami's formation, since Miami ranks third in the league in terms of possession. Th...