Paul joined Phoenix in November via a trade with the Thunder alongside Abdel Nader; in return, Oklahoma City received Kelly Oubre Jr., Ricky Rubio, Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque and a 2022 protected first round pick. With Paul running point for Phoenix, second-year coach Monty Williams led the team to a 51-21 record and the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. Despite Paul declining his player option, there is hope — much like with Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers — that he and Phoenix can reach terms on a new deal....

On Wednesday night against the Jazz, the Clippers ball-handler shook big-man Rudy Gobert out of his boots. In fact, we’ve sent out an APB for Gobert’s ankles. MORE: Scouting the rookies | Warriors vs. history Some say Paul pushed off. Some say Gobert tripped. We don’t care, because the end result was hilarious. The Jazz got the last laugh, however, beating the Clippers 102-91.

The Red Sox backed him with 10 runs at Guaranteed Rate Field, which Sale needed as he had his worst statistical performance of the season. He had qualified for the win when he left the mound, and the Red Sox went on to a 13-7 victory. Sale pitched a season-low five innings, allowing five earned runs on 10 hits — both season highs — before he was replaced by reliever Heath Hembree in the sixth inning....

After going down 2-0 to Chongqing Dangdai Lifan in their last league outing, Chang Woe-Ryong’s men started Sunday’s tie on a bright note with the 22-year-old winger grabbing the curtain raiser. However, Li Xiaopeng’s side came from behind to halt the impressive start as the Red Devils suffered their fifth consecutive loss. Jingdao Jin levelled proceeding for the visitors in the 47th minute before completing his brace nine minutes later....

That’s because the Stanford running back — and early Heisman contender — says he’s tired of being labeled as “tough” while having his athleticism overlooked because he’s white. MORE: McCaffrey in photos “When you read about white athletes these days and white skill possession receivers specifically, one word you’ll always find is tough,” McCaffrey told Sports Illustrated in a recent interview. McCaffrey set the NCAA’s all-purpose yardage record last year, putting up 3,864 yards across the board....

Jackson, the 2013 Republican nominee to be Virginia’s lieutenant governor, made the remarks during his Wisdom Meditation stream via Facebook. His remarks were first reported by Right Wing Watch. “If we send those two demonically possessed people—Warnock and Ossoff—if we send them to the United States Senate, we will be cursing our nation,” Jackson told his viewers. “Georgians who are listening to me or watching me right now, we will be cursing our nation if we send those two demonically possessed people to the United States Senate....

The following day, he listened to President Donald Trump give his infamous speech where he encouraged lawmakers not to certify Joe Biden’s electoral victory and he encouraged tens of thousands of protesters to “fight like hell” against “election fraud.” Gibson listened, hung out for a bit afterward with some of the protesters, then headed back to his hotel room, where he learned that a few dozen—or a few hundred, depending on who you believe—bashed their way into the Capitol....

In a video shared to Twitter, radio DJ Lynne Hoggan captured the sight that greeted her during a trip to visit a friend in Perthshire, Scotland: a Christmas tree. There’s no set time for when you should be putting up Christmas decorations, but QubeLuxe Style and Decor expert Debbie Marks previously suggested people are justified to begin “anytime from the first of November.” She told Newsweek: “The joy that decorations and seasonal decor bring us should be enjoyed for as long as possible....

SPECTOR: Yankees have retired too few numbers Pettitte admitted to using the HGH, or human growth hormones, on two occasions in 2002, but claimed it was to recover from injury, not to enhance his performance. After the lefty publicly apologized in 2008, the Yankees moved on from the incident. But Knoblauch, who played for the Yankees from 1998 to 2001, hasn’t forgotten. Still, he may not be the right poster boy for ethical behavior....

Symptoms Churg Strauss Syndrome primarily affects the lungs but can affect many organ systems. The symptoms depend on which organs are affected, though the majority of patients have asthma or asthma-like symptoms. A key feature of Churg Strauss Syndrome is a high number of white blood cells called eosinophils (hypereosinophilia). Usually, the body releases eosinophils during allergic reactions and parasitic infections. In patients with Churg Strauss Syndrome, large numbers of the cells are released and accumulate in the body’s tissues....

The CIA is weaponizing diversity. The notoriously secretive spy agency, not known for its public relations, surprised the world this year by launching a new logo and slick, multilingual website with the stated aim of appealing to a broader demographic. Current and former spy agency officials told Newsweek the underlying mission to address shortcomings in representation runs much deeper in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. “As you think about how the world has evolved, and how it continues to evolve, and our need to actually address those changes in the evolution of the threat,” CIA Deputy Associate Director for Talent Sheronda Dorsey told Newsweek, “we need diverse candidates that are coming from all walks of life, all backgrounds....

These fibers synapse (a junction between nerves where they communicate) with neurons going to the eye. Nerves from the ciliary ganglion innervate the muscles that constrict the pupil, a hole in the iris that lets light enter the eye. Other fibers from the ciliary ganglia go to muscles that control the shape of the lens in the eye. When these muscles are stimulated, the lens “balls up” and bends light more so you can focus on close objects....

After the game, Ridder waved a giant Cincinnati flag in front of the UC fans in the end zone, and the Cincinnati social media team had its fun with a certain former Cincinnati coach who is now Notre Dame’s all-time leader in wins. Now that Saturday’s game is in the rearview mirror, Cincinnati needs to stop trolling Notre Dame and pick up some blue and gold pom-poms. It is the Fighting Irish, more than almost Cincinnati itself, that will determine whether the Bearcats land one of the four coveted playoff invitations from the College Football Playoff committee....

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Cinqair belongs to a group of drugs called monoclonal antibodies. It works by decreasing eosinophil levels, which can help reduce asthma attacks and improve your breathing. Cinqair is an intravenous (IV) solution and must be administered intravenously (into your vein with a needle) by a healthcare provider. What Is Cinqair Used For? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Cinqair to treat adults with severe eosinophilic asthma who have not responded to other treatments....

Conservative activist Virginia ‘Ginni’ Thomas told the committee that she “never spoke” with her husband about challenges to the 2020 presidential election but some of her comments have led to calls for a probe into Justice Thomas. During her interview, Thomas was asked about a text message she sent to former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows saying she had spoken to her “best friend” and identified that person as her husband....

Thomas told The Washington Free Beacon in an interview published on Monday that she attended the rally near the White House but “played no role” in planning the event. She said she left the rally early because she got cold. Thomas, an attorney and conservative activist, also stressed that she does not involve her husband in her work but many critics took to social media and piled pressure on Justice Thomas, with some suggesting he should be investigated or impeached....

The bottom line: Four million graduates are going to need a lot of help and shouldn’t have to go it alone. Here’s how we—educators, parents and friends—can help. Become a Micro-Mentor Being asked, “Will you be my mentor?” can be as intimidating as someone asking, “Will you marry me?” on the first date. If you have time to regularly provide advice and support to a young person, great. But most of us don’t....

Every fracture is different. So it’s important to work closely with your healthcare provider and physical therapist to design a clavicle fracture rehabilitation program that is specific to your injury, fitness level, and lifestyle. In general, all rehab exercise programs are designed to help someone regain full range of motion and then full strength. This article offers guidelines for a clavicle fracture physical therapy treatment plan and the do’s and don’ts to follow throughout it....

You can almost hear cycling fans the world over breathing a resounding sigh of “So what?” Doping has long been as inextricable a part of the culture as shaven legs and skinny tires. But Lance Armstrong’s domination of the Tour attracted a worldwide audience, and with that audience came more money—and increased scrutiny. Now, with sponsors threatening to defect to less volatile (if less dramatic) sports, cycling’s governing bodies have been forced to react publicly....