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Because of his youth and varied skillset, there is interest in Monroe from teams around the NBA, but the Pistons have told suitors they have no interest in moving him, according to ESPN.com's Marc Stein. The Pistons entered the year with plans of using Monroe, Andre Drummond and Josh Smith in a huge lineup, with Monroe at power forward and Smith at small forward. As predicted by many, problems arose because Smith is better suited at the four position....

The duo, which has appeared together for 15 seasons, held a tense relationship that boiled over after Tuesday’s game, according to The Athletic. Impemba and Allen were reportedly sent back to Detroit on separate flights, with Matt Shepard and Kirk Gibson providing last-minute coverage Wednesday. MORE: White Sox’s Michael Kopech found ‘inner peace’ through meditation “My only comment is this we are addressing an internal matter and we will not have any further comment at this time," Fox Sports Detroit general manager Greg Hammaren told The Athletic....

For a long time, the stigma around those who play video games as a hobby has been mostly negative. There are many confounding reasons for this, but oftentimes, it circles back to the idea that many gamers are younger folk, especially teenagers. Though it’s changed quite a bit in the last decade, with those who grew up on the classics such as SNES and Nintendo 64 titles now in at least their 20s and 30s, and many kids are now growing up with gaming as a mainstream medium of entertainment....

CLIFTON: Is this confrontation on the occupied heights now over? MALIK: Yes, the Pakistanis have been evicted from our areas. But the fighting continues on the Line of Control. There’s firing going on, and intermittent artillery. But it’s across the Line of Control. There are no Pakistanis inside India. Pakistan claims there were never Pakistani troops on the heights, and says they were all Kashmiri freedom fighters. We found no evidence at all that there were any Kashmiris or any other nonregular personnel....

Stevens had just watched his team complete an eyesore of a preseason with a win over Brooklyn that brought the Celtics to 2-6. Rondo, meanwhile, made mention of the fact that he had been fitted for a brace—an important step in his rehab, and one that could signal a return to full-contact practice soon. Rondo put the knee that houses his surgically repaired ACL at, “87 percent, give or take, depending on how my day goes,” and added that while he has no timetable for return, “I know it’s getting stronger each week and whenever I am able to jump off my right leg and probably dunk, that’s when I think I will be back to play....

The reigning MVP picked up where he left off last season, recording a triple-double in the new-look Thunder’s first game of the campaign, a 105-84 win over the New York Knicks on Thursday. With 21 points, 16 assists and 10 rebounds, Westbrook joins Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history with 20-plus points, 15 or more assists and 10-plus rebounds in his team’s season opener. But unlike last season, it is not all about Westbrook anymore....

What Causes High Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that your body needs to create cell walls and certain hormones. Cholesterol is made by the liver and obtained in the diet through animal products, like meat, seafood, and dairy. Cholesterol doesn’t dissolve in the blood, and it has to be carried around the body in particles called lipoproteins. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is known commonly as “bad cholesterol,” because it increases the risk of cardiovascular disease....

On Sept. 24, 1994, No. 7 Colorado trailed No. 4 Michigan 26-21 with six seconds left to play in The Big House. The Buffaloes were at their own 36-yard line when Kordell Stewart launched one of the most memorable Hail Mary passes of all time, one that ranks No. 2 all-time by Sporting News. CFB 150: Top 10 Hail Marys of college football history The ball bounced off Michigan defensive backs Ty Law and Chuck Winters and into the arms of Michael Westbrook, giving Colorado a 27-26 victory that still resonates as one of the iconic plays in college football....

Charlotte made Becky Lynch tap out at WrestleMania 32 (in a triple threat match that included Sasha) to win the Women’s Championship in April. She was champion for almost 4 months, but it may have only been that way because Sasha Banks wasn’t around to get the title shot she deserved. Sasha made her return from injury in July, and in a tag team match (with surprise partner Bayley), she defeated Charlotte by submission at the Battleground event on July 24th....

ATK Mohun Bagan were down 5-0 after the first half. The scoreline could have been worse had Nasaf not missed a penalty. The Uzbek side added another goal in the 71st minute to finish the match with half a dozen goals. It was a nightmare start for the Green and Maroon brigade after Pritam Kotal scored an own goal in the fourth minute. 19-year-old Husain Norchayev scored a hattrick in the space of 13 minutes (18’, 21’, 31’) to make it 4-0....

Alexa, Are My Kids Up to No Good Again?

But Sterling already has a fight on his hands — one he's been engaged in for some time now. Sterling is battling cancer and has actually survived longer than many around him expected, sources told the New York Post on Thursday. “They thought he would die two years ago,” a source told the Post speaking of Sterling. “People have been predicting his imminent demise. I’m sure he has the best ....

Baseball America reported last October that Ibanez had defected from Cuba and would seek to sign with an MLB team. He ranked as the No. 8 prospect in Cuba by Baseball America last August, and BA’s Ben Badler had this to say in January about Ibanez: “At 5-11, 183 pounds, Ibanez has a thicker build for a middle infielder but he’s athletic and has good body control. With fringy speed and an average arm at best, Ibanez isn’t flashy, but he has a good internal clock and a high baseball IQ, fitting best at second base....

This release date was further supported by a trailer released on IGN, which teased both the iOS and Mac versions of the game and announced both to be “available now” even though they obviously are not. Cue the confusion. Now, most outlets are expecting the game to be released soon, as opposed to today. But there is no official word from Aspyr as to what is causing the delay. What the company did do was post on Twitter about a “mystery game” launching today on iOS, which could very well be Jade Empire, but so far nothing has been announced....

Truex was considered the leading candidate for the ride after Michael Waltrip Racing lost its NAPA sponsorship for Truex and his No. 56 team as part of the fallout from penalties for manipulating the Sept. 7 race at Richmond International Raceway. Furniture Row Racing general manager Joe Garone told Sporting News Thursday that negotiations with Truex continue but that the deal is not done and the team does not have anything to announce yet....

NBA.com's David Aldridge added that the deal will pay Casey just under $4 million for his services. MORE: Raptors outpaced expectations | Lowry keeps options open Casey earned his deal when he led the Toronto Raptors all the way to Game 7 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. This was quite the feat for a team expected to be in the lottery prior to the start of the year....

One priority for Allen is to continue playing alongside LeBron James, who informed the Heat on Tuesday that he would opt out of the final year of his contract and become a free agent. When July 1 hits, Allen and James will both be unrestricted free agents. MORE: James is a free agent | Wade decision Heat’s big issue | James opt out changes Cavs odds If he were to return, Allen, who turns 39 in July, would play out his 19th NBA season....

This fact is not lost on Asik, who, according to a Houston Chronicle report, asked for a trade. The Rockets don't have a move ready for Asik, with any decision likely to be made months from now, according to the Chronicle. MORE: Asik-Howard pairing doesn’t add up | Lin makes his MSG return Asik declined comment when reached by the Chronicle, instead referring reporters to his agent, Andy Miller. ““I would say the situation is very frustrating right now and we’re trying to work through it,”” Miller told the Chronicle....

PSVR2 Could Arrive in 2022 Following a report from Bloomberg, rumors are now circulating that we could see the next-gen PSVR2—Sony’s virtual reality ecosystem—hitting the PS5 in late 2022. According to the report, anonymous individuals with knowledge on the matter have stated that the console manufacturer plans to release the PlayStation 5-native VR system during the 2022 holiday period. Currently, Sony plans to use Samsung Display Co. OLED panels in the VR headset, although whether this is true remains to be seen....