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Point spreads and totals are current as of Monday morning. Check our odds page for updated Las Vegas lines. No. 3 Chicago Bulls at No. 2 Cleveland Cavaliers (7 p.m. ET, TNT) Game 1 spread, total: Cleveland -4, 194.5 Series Odds: Cavaliers -240, Bulls +200 These are widely considered the best two teams in the Eastern Conference, despite Atlanta holding the top-seed. Cleveland went 3-1 SU and 2-2 ATS against Chicago in the regular season, (2-0 SU and 1-1 ATS at Quicken Loans Arena)....

In the present era of one-and-done — a system that begat college programs that cater to kids in search of a one-year stopover instead of a diploma — the decision about whether to take off early for the NBA isn’t so much one of ‘if’ but ‘when’ for hundreds of players every year. An Associated Press analysis of NCAA Tournament rosters over the last three decades shows the ever-expanding impact that early entry, and especially the one-and-done player, has had on both the college game and the NBA draft....

Marin and his family sit on the have-not side of a widening gulf between rich and poor in Mexico. Marin, 34, earned about $36 a week mixing chemicals in a fertilizer factory and sometimes extra cash harvesting sugar cane. His house is a one-room cinder-block structure taken up mostly by two double beds–one for the children, the other for Marin and his 29-year-old wife, Margarita. So when the couple recently bought a new refrigerator and sped up construction of their outhouse, rumors started spreading in their village, Seis de Enero, outside the city of Tepic in western Mexico....

Some of the continent’s superpowers discussed the proposal in February last year, before UEFA announced changes to be made to the Champions League, with Europe’s bigger leagues allocated more slots. Those alterations will come into effect from 2018-19 but, speaking at the UEFA Congress in Helsinki on Wednesday, Ceferin said his governing body will not allow Europe’s more prominent leagues to use their greater financial might to bully their smaller counterparts and further their own causes....

She also signed. And signed. Thousands queued in Britain for the Beverly Hills girl to autograph their copies of Andrew Morton’s “Monica’s Story,” published this month in 10 countries. Lewinsky and Morton, who last week was busy promoting the book in the States, split the book’s $1.5 million-plus advance. Lewinsky also received $660,000 for her interview with Channel 4 and will get about 75 percent of the royalties–which, since the show’s been sold in 38 countries, could bring her at least an additional million....

Tennis legend Monica Seles will be honoured at the upcoming US Open before the start of women’s final Sep 8. Seles was a two-time US Open winner and she won nine Grand Slam titles in her career, reports Xinhua. She was elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2009. 0 votes

Schmid passed away on Christmas Day at the age of 65, leaving behind a legacy as one of the United States’ soccer coaching greats. “Sigi was an important part of our league from the very early years in our history, and he had a significant impact on everyone he touched throughout his life and coaching career,” MLS Commissioner Don Garber said in a statement. “While he will be remembered by many in the soccer community for his success on the field, it was his kindness and his great qualities as a father, husband and mentor that made him such a special person....

The MLS All-Stars found the back of the net after just three minutes, with Carlos Vela heading home a cross from his LAFC teammate Diego Palacios. Seattle forward Raul Ruidiaz buried a penalty with 17 minutes remaining to give MLS a comfortable 2-0 lead. Liga MX created the bulk of opportunities throughout the match — the visitors outshot the MLS All-Stars 20-5 — but they only found the back of the net with six minutes remaining on a blast from right back Kevin Alvarez....

The fighters of the Middleweight bout on the main card of Bellator Europe 6 greeted each other with aggression during the weigh-ins ceremony ahead of the Saturday night’s event. The two share a long-time rivalry While most of the other fighters completed their weigh-ins in a more or less cordial manner, they went at each other violently and their team members had to intervene and forcefully keep the two away from each other....

London Olympic gold medallist Mo Farah is set to start the new Diamond League season in Doha on May 15. It will be the first time for the 32-year-old British distance runner to compete in the capital city of Qatar, reports Xinhua. Farah won the titles of the 5,000 and 10,000 meters at the 2012 London Olympics. One year later, he did a perfect job at the Moscow World Championships, becoming the second athlete to win both – the 5,000 and the 10,000 meters at the worlds....

Titled Warcraft 3: Re-Reforged, this campaign mod aims to match the interface and style presented during Blizzcon 2018 when the “Culling of Stratholme” demo map was presented to fans. The mod’s creator, InsaneMonster, aims to capture the feeling of excitement players saw in the game’s announcement and deliver on the promises Warcraft 3: Reforged failed to. RELATED: Fans Are Remaking Warcraft 2 in Warcraft 3: Reforged InsaneMonster had already finished the short “Exodus of the Horde” prologue Orc campaign, but has just recently published the “Scourge of Lordaeron” Human campaign, which follows Prince Arthas Menethil’s battle against the Undead Scourge and his fall from grace....

It was announced on Tuesday that Richards was out of his role on Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune, amid a public outcry from the resurfacing of sexist comments he had made on his old podcast while producing The Price Is Right. And Lanisha Cole—a former The Price Is Right model who sued Richards and Fremantle for sexual harassment and wrongful termination in 2011—shared an Instagram Story discussing karma. “Every action has equal and opposite reaction,” read a quote shared by Cole....

Multiplayer is not part of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 campaign early access offering for pre-orderers. The idea may be that Call of Duty fans can complete the campaign ahead of the full launch and then spend all their time playing Multiplayer with their friends. But since discs have yet to be mailed, the early access campaign is being handled entirely online. That’s why a ban by Activision could, theoretically, lead to being banned from access to the single-player campaign....

To be fair, there are also plenty of things that Modern Warfare players like about the update, but the many hiccups they uncovered in the first week alone should keep Infinity Ward busy for the immediate future. The Season 1 update already got its first patch the day after release, and another update the following week; for all the backlash from fans, Infinity Ward seems to be taking steps to address the issue....

While most Search and Destroy battles are straightforward, a new exploit has been circulating that creates a difficult situation for fans to deal with. The exploit has been dubbed ‘The Blender,’ and fans are quickly learning about its match-ending potential. RELATED: Modern Warfare Season 6 Adding R700 Sniper Rifle The idea behind ‘The Blender’ is to turn a planted bomb into a literal meat grinder by placing a Trophy System wherever the bomb is going to be put....

Although there are obvious changes, like the hole in the roof of Stadium or the massive train traveling across the map, players are more impressed by the small details scattered across the map. Warzone Season 5 has so far been a fan favorite in its promotion and execution, with lots of Battle Pass rewards that fans value alongside new operators and weapons that are borderline game-changing. RELATED: Pro Call of Duty Player Reveals Powerful AN-94 Loadout...

Hafeez, who has been advised a further rest of at least three weeks, is facing a race against time in order to be fit for the Test leg of the tour which begins with the first match to be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium from October 13. “He (Hafeez) is undergoing a rehab program at the national cricket academy but needs a further three weeks to make a complete recovery,” Dr....

The Green and Maroons, who had drawn their last match against Rainbow, are now two points behind arch-rivals East Bengal and will face a strong attack for the first time this season. Eze Kingsley, who had missed the last encounter due to a suspension, will be back to pair up with skipper Kinshuk Debnath at the heart of the defence. Shilton Paul, the most experienced goalkeeper, is also set to make a return, having missed last two weeks of action....

Amakhosi, who sit atop the PSL standings with 33 points from 18 league matches, have been criticised for not signing enough quality players this season. However, Molangoane, who joined the club toward the end of last year as a free agent, feels the current generation is good enough to be crowned champions. He warned that they will have to take each game as it comes to avoid complacency. “I think we have the depth to win the league, but it is a marathon that we have to run by treating every game as it comes....