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Stabler, who died in July at the age of 69, is the only quarterback from the NFL’s All-1970s team not in the Hall of Fame. He was the 1974 NFL MVP and guided the Raiders to their first Super Bowl win in 1977 by beating the Vikings 32-14. MORE: All-time Stabler moments | Biggest HOF snubs Stabler also had a brief stint with the Oilers, but left the Raiders as the all-time leader in completions (1,486), passing yards (19,078), and touchdown passes (150)....

Earlier this week, Kerr told The Warriors Insider Podcast that Davis actions were “bad for the league,” that he should have been bound by his contract and that “When you sign on that dotted line, you owe your effort and your play to that team, to that city, to the fans,” Perkins, a former NBA player and current ESPN analyst, responded to Kerr’s comments in a fiery rant on Twitter....

Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer has declared a state of emergency “due to the potential for civil unrest” and local police have already moved to restrict access to the city’s downtown. The exact timing of the announcement is still unknown, but it is expected to come by the end of this week. Yarmuth on Tuesday night encouraged peaceful protesters to continue their fight for a “public safety system that views Black people not as threats but neighbors to serve and protect....

Kentucky Derby winner Country House will not run in the Preakness Stakes, his trainer told the Daily Racing Form on Tuesday. “He developed a little bit of a cough this morning,” Bill Mott told the DRF. “His appetite is good. He doesn’t have a fever. But he’s coughing. We drew blood. He’s acting like he’s going to get sick. He’s off the training list, and if he’s off the training list he’s off the Preakness list....

The death toll from the storms that caused flash flooding on Thursday had reached at least 26, including six children—four of which came from the same family. Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press, Beshear said the extreme weather event was “one of the most devastating, deadly floods that we have seen in our history. It wiped out areas where people didn’t have that much to begin with.” He added that the death toll as of Sunday morning is currently at 26, but that he knows “of several additional bodies and we know it’s going to grow....

During June 4 episode of The Tom Roten Morning Show, a West Virginian conservative AM talk radio program, Massie was asked if there needs to be systemic change among police and if racism is prevalent in police departments. “I don’t think it’s prevalent,” Massie said, adding that he thinks police “have a few bad apples here and there” with the vast majority of them being “patriotic,” “pro-Second Amendment” and “pro-Constitution....

Make that 43-3 after the Wildcats committed a season-low seven turnovers and won 84-79. That’s a big statement from a young team that was soundly beaten Wednesday at LSU to fall to 2-5 away from Rupp Arena. "I thought (John Calipari’s) team fought as hard as they’ve fought all year," Haith told reporters about Kentucky’s effort after the game. PHOTOS: College basketball cheerleaders But there are some things to fix....

There’s nothing quite like the sight of adults fighting over a bunch of lovable kids’ characters. It all started in August 1989 with the planned marriage of Mickey Mouse and Miss Piggy. In a gush of mutual admiration, The Walt Disney Co., creator and marketer of some of the world’s most popular characters, announced it would buy Henson Associates, Inc. and its family of the equally beloved Muppets like Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy....

Oscar-winning filmmaker Martin McDonagh writes and directs this Irish love letter of a movie, which sees Condon star alongside Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson and Barry Keoghan. The movie has been notable for reuniting the trio of McDonagh, Farrell and Gleeson after they worked together on the 2008 cult classic In Bruges. In The Banshees of Inisherin, Condon plays Siobhán Súilleabháin, the brilliant, bright and outspoken sister of Farell’s Pádraic Súilleabháin....

Team USA’s 87-82 victory over France followed weeks of scrutiny amid media concern at the prospect that American dominance in Olympic basketball was waning. This came after Team USA lost exhibition matches against Nigeria and Australia, as well as their opener against the French team on July 25, their first Olympic defeat since 2004. But after avenging France on Saturday in the rematch at the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo, Kevin Durant took to Instagram Live to vent at the doubters....

Some have criticized the Rockets star for flopping and trying to draw fouls. Durant, however, doesn’t believe that is the case. “He’s always been clever at getting into the paint and using his strength to get guys off,” Durant told reporters Tuesday, via NBC Sports Bay Area. “It’s, more so than anything, putting pressure on the defense. I think that’s what he’s always been doing. “I wouldn’t say that he has an advantage....

MORE: NBA playoff predictions | Avery Bradley Game 2 status uncertain Durant put up 23 points, five rebounds and five assists. Russell Westbrook came to play as well, scoring a game-high 24 points and 11 assists. Based on Saturday’s performance, Durant and the Thunder are on their way. The Golden State Warriors also got off to a good start in the playoffs with a rout of the Houston Rockets. However, Curry suffered an ankle injury late in the second quarter....

The relationship between Durant and Westbrook went from contentious to irreparable to possibly mended throughout the last year or so. Despite the drama, it appears there is still enough of a connection for Durant to laud Westbrook’s MVP season. 2017 NBA AWARDS: Westbrook named MVP; Warriors take home five trophies Durant took to his verified YouTube page Tuesday afternoon to offer a congratulatory message to Westbrook, as well as several other NBA Awards Show winners....

College dorm room losses were always brutal and came with in-person heckling that was difficult to shake. There were plenty of blown leads and backfired trash talk in those days. But the worst experience? It probably came two years ago against a complete stranger using the video game legend that is Kevin Durant, who dropped 55 points on my head in shortened five-minute quarters. The lowlight was made exponentially worse by my opponent having a microphone through which he efficiently extinguished my soul by way of nonstop roasting....

If you do, apparently you’ll meet the wrath of his bodyguard — even if you’re one of his opponents during a game. During the Nets vs. Bucks contest Thursday night, Durant got into a scrum with Milwaukee forward P.J. Tucker. As the two players went at it, teammates and other staff surrounded them to break it up, but a man clad in a security guard-type outfit also joined the fray....

Nike spokesman Heter Myers confirmed that Durant will remain with the shoe giant. Myers said in a statement that Nike is “pleased to extend our relationship with Kevin Durant, one of the most exciting players in the game.” Nike did not release terms of the deal. MORE: Does Rondo want out of Boston? | NBA decisions: Your team’s big mistake Under Armour had reportedly offered the Oklahoma City Thunder star a major deal....

Faulconer, who served six years as mayor of San Diego until late 2020 before launching his gubernatorial campaign in February, introduced his plan to reform the state’s Employment Development Department (EDD) in March. “Our unemployment system is broken,” Faulconer tweeted at the time. “Struggling families are being forced to choose between putting food on the table or paying their bills. They need the help and it’s unacceptable they’re not getting it....

MORE: Chase standings | Logano insults Dale Jr. | Logano doesn’t care what you think Harvick’s detractors, among them Denny Hamlin, Matt Kenseth and Ryan Newman — all of whom were eliminated from the Chase at Talladega — opined otherwise after the race, insisting Harvick caused the multicar crash that ultimately kept his hopes for a second straight title alive. If truth be told, however, Harvick was in position to salvage a finish sufficient to keep him in the Chase because of the efforts of a Stewart-Haas teammate who is not part of the 10-race playoff — namely Patrick....

Lead House impeachment manager Jamie Raskin on Saturday said he’d support subpoenaing GOP Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler to testify after she confirmed reports about a conversation in which McCarthy tried to convince Trump to call off the January 6 riot. Trump reportedly replied to McCarthy that his supporters were “more upset about the election” than him, offering a glimpse into Trump’s doubling down on the violent riots. Democratic strategists said Beutler would be more likely to be called in as a witness than McCarthy, with the former potentially offering more sympathetic testimony....

Beyond that, the Jets added another first-round pick to their offense in offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker and added a couple of key defensive talents — Carl Lawson and Sheldon Rankins — in free agency. They are certainly going to look different and they will be looking to quickly rebuild and challenge for a playoff spot in the coming seasons. New York should have an easier time with the schedule in 2021 after a brutal 2020 season....