CLEVELAND - About eight hours before Game 3 of the N.B.A. finals, after he had completed his morning workout with the Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry sat at the center of 40-some reporters and answered about a dozen questions that were mild variations on the same, well-established theme: his shooting woes. … [Read more...]
Cavaliers 95, Warriors 93, Overtime: N.B.A. Finals: Matthew Dellavedova Shines in Cavaliers’ Taut Win
OAKLAND, Calif. - For better or worse, Matthew Dellavedova has a knack for making himself the story. Stepping into Clevelandâs starting lineup for the injured All-Star Kyrie Irving on Sunday night, Dellavedova hit two free throws with 10.1 seconds left in overtime. … [Read more...]
Face of Soccer in Canada, on Field and on Stamps
EDMONTON, Alberta - GCanada had just been eliminated from the 2011 Women's World Cup. Its captain, Christine Sinclair, sat on the turf, crying, angry, desolate. Her nose had been broken earlier in the tournament in Germany. Now, after a 4-0 rout by France in group play, her spirit felt broken as well. … [Read more...]
N.B.A. Finals: In Overtime, Missed Shots and Foul Calls Were the Key
For the first time in N.B.A. finals history, Games 1 and 2 went to overtime. Once again, fans were treated to five tense, vital minutes between two of the best teams in basketball, the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. … [Read more...]
Physicists Recreate Sartre’s No Exit, Using The Efimov Effect
Here’s an example of science becoming dangerously poetic. Under the right conditions, three atoms that all repel each other will be forced into an inseparable triad. It’s time to get existential. … [Read more...]
Love & Mercy, Reflections of Brian Wilson
Combining two iconic stars into one songwriting dynamo, the film Love & Mercy delves into the life of The Beach Boys lead singer. The film depicts Paul Dano as the younger vibrant Brian Wilson and John Cusack as the older troubled musician who tries to come to terms with his past of glory, a troubling mental illness and conflicted advice. Whether you are a fan of the famous … [Read more...]
As FIFA Scandal Grows, Focus Turns to Its Auditors
Despite longstanding suspicion of corruption, world soccer's governing body has received a clean bill of financial health for 16 consecutive years from KPMG, one of the world's top auditing, accounting and consulting firms. … [Read more...]
Greece’s Governing Party Adds to Pressure From Country’s Creditors
Members of Greece's governing Syriza party and government officials amplified their dissent on Friday over a new bailout plan proposed by Greece's creditors, hours before Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras was scheduled to address what was likely to be a raucous session of the Greek Parliament. … [Read more...]