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According to the report, which cited unidentified people with knowledge of the plans, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has finalized an adjustment that shortens the wait time from five seasons in retirement to four before a player can be nominated. The official announcement is expected this week. PHOTOS: Yao Ming making people look tiny | Shaq’s Sporting News covers | O’Neal’s many characters Under the new plan, voting and potential enshrinement would come after five calendar years, rather than five NBA seasons, thereby avoiding what becomes a sixth year by the time voting is completed near the end of the NBA regular season....

CONMEBOL announced the sanction on Tuesday, with Chapecoense knocked out of the Libertadores as Lanus were awarded a 3-0 win after defender Luiz Otavio was deemed ineligible to play on May 17. Luiz Otavio scored the winner in the 2-1 victory over Lanus last week but CONMEBOL ruled that he was suspended for the match, having been sent off in the previous fixture against Nacional. Chapecoense, who will appeal the penalty, cannot qualify for the knockout stages of the competition as they dropped to last place....

There is simply no way that a reasonable jury could conclude beyond a reasonable doubt that Potter “consciously” took the chance of causing Wright’s death. She did not intend to kill him, nor did she consciously believe her decision to tase him would produce a lethal result. How then could a reasonable prosecutor charge a police officer—one with 26 years of experience and a good record—with violating a statute that simply doesn’t cover her conduct?...

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are hiring Tobyn Andreae, deputy editor of the Daily Mail, as communications secretary to replace Simon Enright, according to The Sunday Times. Meghan won privacy and copyright damages after the brand’s Sunday edition, The Mail on Sunday, printed a letter she sent her father, with the three-year saga finally ending at the Court of Appeal in December 2021. At the time, Meghan said: “These harmful practices don’t happen once in a blue moon—they are a daily fail that divide us, and we all deserve better....

McCammond is a reporter who is covering the 2020 presidential election. She was in Atlanta to cover Wednesday night’s Democratic presidential debate, and she was interviewing Barkley about his support for former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Barkley made his comment off the record, but McCammond explained why it was important for her to break that agreement. McCammond also tweeted a photo of Barkley as proof he was there....

The outspoken TNT hoops analyst already does on a frequent basis, but the network is formalizing his views into a new TV show for Barkley, called “The Race Card.” MORE: Politics and sports: Athletes taking a stand According to reports, six hour-long episodes will debut next year. “TNT has given the greenlight to a provocative new series with NBA legend and ‘Inside the NBA’ analyst Charles Barkley,” a TNT news release said....

The tweet had to do with Charles Barkley's large belly. Barkley spent the next 90 seconds ripping into his "NBA on TNT" colleague. It was gold. MORE: Sweet 16 live blog | Sweet 16 photos | Sherman & Rice selfie | Marv is confused

On Tuesday night, the TNT analyst didn’t back down from his stance that the Trail Blazers would upset the Lakers in the first round of the 2020 NBA playoffs. In fact, he doubled down, calling Game 1 a “must-win” for Los Angeles. “If the Portland Trail Blazers win tonight, they’re going to sweep the Lakers,” Barkley said. NBA PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS:Series-by-series breakdowns & NBA Finals picks An incredulous Kenny Smith couldn’t help but laugh at Barkley’s prediction....

Although the Sony Pictures film explored various affluent figures during the golden era of the ’60s, it particularly casts a spotlight on Charles Manson, one of the most well-known criminals and cult leaders in history. Even though Manson is only really featured in the movie as a brief cameo, the strong presence that comes with the character permeates throughout the rest of the film without him even needing to be there physically at all....

For anyone who doesn’t recognize the name, Mill is the 19th-century British philosopher known for his study of economics, his passionate defense of liberty and, most important, his work on ethics. He’s credited with what is referred to as “utilitarianism,” of which he was more of a refiner than he was an originator, but I will come back to that. Even if you have no idea what utilitarianism is, you should know it’s driving our nation’s response to the “Chinese Virus,” and it is my concern that we are missing the mark in our “calculations,” and the consequences could be catastrophic....

Jose Mourinho and co. will need to make big decisions about our two English midfielders for the upcoming season – Nathaniel Chalobah and Josh McEachran. Mourinho was spotted at Wembley in the Play-Off Final watching Chalobah while McEachran will be also hoping to make the step up into the Premier League.. The tried and tested Michael Essien will be back amongst the ranks at Chelsea this summer and it looks like we may see a lot more of him than we have in the last couple of years....

Liberals and conservatives frequently talk past each other when debating health care reform, since the former prioritize coverage while the latter prioritize freedom. Liberals blame Republicans for the failures of the current health care system, especially its rapidly escalating costs, mistaking the status quo for a true market-based system. Conservatives must articulate what a consumer-centered health care system actually entails. Looking at health care options in terms of the freedom they give consumers can clarify the choices politicians have to make on the issue, and help inform incremental reforms that move the nation’s dysfunctional health system towards that ideal....

In case you didn’t know… Liverpool mounted one of the greatest comebacks in the history of UEFA Champions League to inflict a crushing defeat to Barcelona. The Reds defeated Barcelona 4-0 in the second leg at Anfield after losing 3-0 in the first leg to qualify for the Champions League finals for second consecutive time. Liverpool were without Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino due to injuries but braces from Divock Origi and Georginio Wijnaldum helped the Reds pull off a sensational comeback....

Spurs thrashed Stoke City 5-1 at Wembley on Saturday to move up to fifth in the table, above Arsenal and Burnley on goal difference, but they are still 15 points behind leaders Manchester City, who play neighbours Manchester United on Sunday. Yet while they have struggled for consistency in domestic action, Spurs have been superb in Europe, winning Group E ahead of Real Madrid as they eased into the knockout stages....

Barca have a lot to thank Yaya Toure for, and this ceremony will not go down as one of them. The man who won the Champions League at Camp Nou as a teammate of Xavi in 2009 might have left the manager of his old team wishing the pots could be redrawn as he tries to plot a path to the knockout stages in his first full season among the European elite....

Impressive wins against Barcelona and Liverpool have quickly been diluted by disappointing stalemates against Getafe and Real Betis in La Liga. Having done well to fight their way back into contention for La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, it is gradually looking like Real Madrid are beginning to self-destruct. Zinedine Zidane’s side was held to a goalless draw by Real Betis on Saturday in a game that could have dire consequences for their bid to retain the league....

Sri Lanka, who went down to the tourists 3-1 in the five one-day internationals and also lost a one-off Twenty20 match, are looking for redemption in the three-Test series starting Tuesday. Spinners Dilruwan Perera and Akila Dananjaya are expected to partner Herath in his final international outing on a turning Galle track that has seen rain in the lead up to the match. “When you look at the Galle pitch, it’s always turning and helpful to spinners,” Chandimal told reporters....

The MAC address in a device is assigned by the manufacturer of that device, but it is not that hard to change the address, which is commonly known as spoofing. At the core of network connection, it is the MAC address of the network interface that helps in communicating with each other where the client request is passed down through various TCP/IP protocol layers. On the browser, the web address you are looking for (let suppose www....

If Zucker’s success does repeat itself, his bosses at NBC will soon be sporting broader smiles than Matt and Katie. After all, Zucker has a remarkable track record, making “Today” the undisputed leader of morning TV and a profit powerhouse. Certainly, he faces a challenge. NBC missed out on the craze of reality programming like “Survivor’’ and “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.’’ And a lot of new fall shows, including “Titans,’’ “The Michael Richards Show’’ and “Deadline,’’ have died quick deaths....

RELATED: MMORPGs Perfect For Newcomers To The Genre There have been many such additions to the popular game, and some of them fans absolutely need to download. Whether players are seeking to improve their performance in raids, enhance the game’s already gorgeous graphics, or simply add a bit of quality-of-life to their adventures throughout Eorzea, these mods are all but essential. 10 Hrothgar and Viera Hats In this quality-of-life mod, created by RoxlLuikhart (available here), one of the most oft-requested features is added to the game: The ability for the popular Hrothgar and Viera races to be able to wear hats....