The Real MVP of the NBA Postseason? The Referees

It ruined the All-Star Game. Now it’s ruining the postseason — or whatever they’re calling these games. We’re talking, of course, about defense. Blame it on the Thompson twins, if you must, but defense played a bigger role in the NBA this regular season than at any point since the old Knicks and Pistons made…

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Rockets are hot, Heat are not as opposites attract

Mar 17, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The contrast is stark. When the Miami Heat plays host to the Houston Rockets on Friday night, it will be a battle between…

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MLB roundup: Pirates walk off Yankees after blowing lead

Apr 6, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates catchers Endy Rodriguez and Joey Bart (14) congratulate left fielder Tommy Pham (28) after Pham hit a game winning RBI single to defeat the New York Yankees in the eleventh inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images After watching their three-run lead evaporate in the…

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The People Who Never Get Hangovers

Just once, Matthew Slater would like to experience a hangover. But even if Mr. Slater, 34, finishes a bottle of vodka, he still wakes up feeling fine the next day. “Unless they know me, people don’t really believe me,” Mr. Slater said. “It’s just kind of assumed that when you drink a bunch of poison,…

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The Best Homemade Bagels Recipe

From proofing and shaping to boiling and baking, let Claire Saffitz show you the ins and outs of this breakfast favorite. David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Maggie Ruggiero. Published March 27, 2025Updated March 27, 2025 [This article was originally published on Jan. 13, 2021.] It’s immensely satisfying when you realize that…

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Robinhood to pay $30M to settle US regulator probes

Online trading platform Robinhood has agreed to pay $29.75 million to settle several probes from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) related to the company’s supervision and compliance practices. The settlement figure consisted of a $26 million civil fine and $3.75 million restitution to customers, FINRA said on March 7. Robinhood failed to “respond to…

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