In his first playoff game as a Celtic, Kristaps Porzingis produced 18 points on 7/13 shooting, made 4/8 threes, grabbed four rebounds and had two blocks. He was also tasked with guarding Bam Adebayo at the other end of the court. With Jimmy Butler sidelined by an MCL injury, the Heat are forced to rely…
BOSTON — A Celtics-Heat series doesn’t really begin until there’s a double-tech. The Eastern Route has crossed these two cities since the beginning of the decade. This created a rivalry of grudging respect. Two of the best-run organizations in the NBA, finding a way to compete sustainably every year. “We obviously have a history with…
Sunday’s opener between the Thunder and Pelicans was barely 10 seconds old when Brandon Ingram realized what he was up against. He struggled on the baseline, trying to free himself from a human bear trap. Lu Dort, OKC’s all-world defender, was attached to him. They locked arms, with Ingram trying to get out of the…
Enlarge / The Thermonator robot flamethrower dog. If you’ve been wondering when you’ll be able to order the flamethrowing robot first announced by Ohio-based Throwflame last summer, that day has finally arrived. The Thermonator, what Throwflame bills as “the first ever flamethrower-wielding robot dog,” is now available for purchase. The price? $9,420. Thermonator is a…
HOLLADAY — Hazmat teams detonated old explosives found at a Salt Lake County home early Wednesday morning after evacuating dozens of nearby homes. Capt. Tony Barker of the Unified Fire Authority said the owner of a home near 6200 South and 2300 East called a friend to help him with “old dynamite” that a family…
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WPDE) — Carolina Forest High School was evacuated due to a bomb threat Wednesday, according to Horry County Schools spokeswoman Lisa Bourcier. Bourcier said a threatening call, later confirmed to be a bomb threat, came to their front desk that morning. Law enforcement swept and cleaned all buildings, and students and staff…
CNN — For the fourth time since becoming the federal government’s top lawyer on the Supreme Court, Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar is defending an abortion-related case. The dispute before the high court Wednesday, over whether federal mandates for hospitals override strict state bans on abortion in medical emergencies, shows how legal fights over the right…
Source: Chesky / Shutterstock.com When You’re here (NASDAQ:TSLA) founder and CEO Elon Musk announced the date of August 8 for his robotaxi event, the stock managed to rise amid its multi-year downturn. Although stocks have since reversed course again, everyone will be tuning in when Musk takes the stage this summer. The company’s potential innovations…
Alex’s brother Grant officiated at the wedding. “He was instrumental throughout my life, and he and Matt built a really strong bond,” Alex says. “My brother has done an incredible job speaking so highly about our relationship.” The couple also chose not to share their vows until after the ceremony itself. “Even though my life…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Buc-ee’s, a popular roadside rest stop chain famous for its beaver nuggets, is coming to West Tennessee, according to state Sen. Page Walley. Walley, who represents Fayette and several other neighboring counties, posted the news on his official Facebook page Wednesday with the caption: “BUC-EE’S WELCOME TO FAYETTE COUNTY!!! Another great economic…