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Beshear also announced 242 new cases of COVID-19, the highest single day increase in the state so far. As of Friday, there were a total of 1,693 cases in the state, including 90 deaths and 464 recoveries. Beshear said that the highly contagious nature of the virus means that gatherings must be halted completely, regardless of the reason. “Any individual that’s going to go to a mass gathering of any type that we know about this weekend, we are going to record license plates and provide it to local health departments,” said Beshear at a press conference....

Jones, an All-American, was the last surviving member of the Wildcats’ “Fabulous Five” that won the 1948 national championship and went on to claim Olympic gold that year with the U.S. team. He returned with three teammates under Hall of Fame coach Adolph Rupp to repeat as titlists in 1949. MORE: Notable sports deaths in 2014 That wasn’t Jones’ only talent. Jones played football from 1945-48, including three seasons for legendary coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, and earned all-Southeastern Conference honors in 1946 and ‘48....

Combs was picking up his credentials for Kentucky’s second-round game against Hampton when he collapsed, according to Kentucky.com. The report said Combs later died at a nearby hospital. An official cause of death has yet to be determined. MORE: Scoreboard | College basketball: Then & Now | March Madness must-follow | NCAA Tournament is best sports day According to Kentucky.com, Combs was born July 18, 1953, which would make him 61 years old....

If you weren’t watching the game, or didn’t happen to be keeping tabs on the score, but just happened to scroll past a certain picture of Wildcats coach John Calipari on Twitter, you probably knew something awful had happened on the court to the top-ranked Wildcats. Because, folks, no coach in college hoops does the “agony face” quite like John Calipari. You know what I’m talking about. It’s that look that combines elements of “I can’t believe that just happened” with “I’m completely heartbroken for my players” with just a dash of “My life will never be OK again” sprinkled in, just for good measure....

The Kentucky coach requested fans show class during Saturday’s game at Rupp Arena as the Katina Powell scandal continues to loom over Louisville’s program. MORE: College basketball Week 7 AP rankings | John Calipari unprovoked by Boston radio hosts “I would tell our fans, ‘Enjoy the game, don’t be bringing in banners, don’t be bringing in posters. Don’t. You don’t need to do it,’” Calipari said, via the Courier-Journal. “I mean, let’s just enjoy the basketball game....

Oscar won every one of those faceoffs. Every one. “The coaches say everybody’s got a role in this team,” Tshiebwe told Sporting News. “When they put their hands on the ball, and I’ve got two hands on it, they already know: It is Oscar’s basketball.” Has any college basketball player, ever, made a statement more provably true? Tshiebwe finished the regular season with 15.3 rebounds per game. He is not done playing, so we don’t know where his final average will land, but only one player since 1980 has finished with 15 or more rebounds per game....

According to track general manager Mark Simendinger, the team made the decision after examining the track that “portions of the paving performed earlier this year did not meet the construction specifications. “These deficiencies had no impact on this year’s racing and would affect only the long term viability of the surface if left uncorrected. In order to remedy these issues, an additional surface course of asphalt will be applied. The track will cure over the winter and be fully in use in the spring....

He considered not accepting–formally, in so many words–his party’s nomination at its Boston convention. Here is why he considered doing that, and why it is too bad he flinched. From the moment each candidate accepts his nomination, until Election Day, he can spend only the $75 million in public funds he is allotted. But the Democrats’ convention is five weeks earlier than the Republicans’, so Bush has five extra weeks to hoard his $75 million and spend his privately raised contributions....

Jackson, who earned her undergraduate and law degrees from Harvard in the 1990s, told Senator Ted Cruz she’ll step aside when that case comes before the Court in the fall. “That is my plan, senator,” Jackson said during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on her nomination. Cruz is also a Harvard alum. The case could fundamentally alter college admissions policies. In 2014, the Students for Fair Admission filed a lawsuit alleging that Harvard discriminates against Asian American applicants....

The star midfielder was speaking ahead of the Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup 2017 which will take place on March 24 and 25 at the Zayed Sports City. De Bruyne said: “To come and train in Abu Dhabi has allowed us to see what a great place it is for football and the young players will have the very best facilities to play on. There is passion here for the game and that is great to see - the more football events that take place the better....

Durant won two NBA titles in three seasons with the Warriors, before leaving as a free agent in the summer of 2019 to sign for the Brooklyn Nets. During the first episode of his new series “Chips”, which airs on Bleacher Report, both Green and Durant suggested the decision stemmed from the fallout of an incident involving the pair after an overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in November 2018....

Russell Westbrook had an insane triple-double (25 points, 20 assists, 10 rebounds) against the Clippers, putting numbers that hadn’t been seen since 1998 (Rod Strickland). When teammate Kevin Durant views those numbers, his mind goes to video games. PHOTOS: Russell Westbrook, fashion icon | MORE: Durant’s next decision “NBA 2K. On rookie,” he said after the game. “That’s unheard of. Words can’t even describe it because it looks so effortless and smooth in the game....

The connection goes beyond the incredible athleticism and generational talent — it also extends into their respective career trajectories. Two seasons ago, Durant chose to leave the Thunder and go to the Warriors. While he still receives criticism for the move, it’s obviously worked out well for him, as he’s an NBA champion and a Finals MVP. MORE: Three takeaways from Bucks’ thrilling Game 4 win over Celtics But it wasn’t a simple decision for Durant....

The 30-year-old Warriors forward is expected to become a free agent after the season and he has widely been linked to the Knicks. But Durant’s friend and former teammate Kendrick Perkins thinks Los Angeles is a contender to add the star. “Don’t be surprised if KD signs with the Clippers,” Perkins told FS1. “Everybody keeps screaming New York but do not be surprised if KD signs (with Los Angeles).”...

“I’m from Washington, D.C. I went to Oklahoma City for eight years. Out of nowhere, I went to the Bay for three years,” Durant told The Athletic. “I’ve been roaming my whole life. I never had no stable environment. Ever. Ever. Since I woke up. I sacrificed a lot of s— to be here and to change my game up to be with these guys. And it was worth it....

Then, Kevin Durant happens. He hits a runner along the baseline. Lead is six. He finishes a contested layup off a Russell Westbrook steal. Eight. Corner 3-pointer off a screen. Ball game. MORE: Classic Durant photos | SA-OKC Game 4 stats In that stretch, Durant reminded us why we should all be paying attention to him. It’s not because of his impending free agency. It’s not because Game 4 could have been the final time we saw him in a Thunder uniform in Oklahoma City....

Faulconer said during a campaign event Wednesday that he wants to eliminate California’s state income tax for individuals making up to $50,000 a year and households making up to $100,000, in an effort to make the state more affordable for the middle class, the Associated Press reported. “Too often when we hear about tax relief, they’re cuts for investors, for the Wall Street crowd, for the 1%,” Faulconer said, according to AP....

The former dancer and Spears share two teenage sons and some family drama between them ignited on social media this week, culminating in Federline sharing videos of the pop star arguing with her sons Sean Preston, 16, and Jayden James, 15. “I can not sit back and let my sons be accused in this way after what they’ve been through,” Federline captioned the post on Instagram, which has since been deleted....

Before firing Brian Shaw on Tuesday, the Nuggets had lost 19 of their previous 21 games. Since his firing, Denver has won two straight. However, Garnett stood on his soapbox for Shaw. MORE: Possible Shaw replacements | Scouts predict East playoffs | Allen to sit out “They quit on Brian Shaw,” Garnett said, via the Star Tribune. “I thought they’d quit again. Quitters are quitters. That was my take on it....

Love says that, as of now, he plans on being back in Cleveland to start next season. MORE: Worst NBA Finals matchup ever? | Predictions: Warriors or Cavs? | ECF photos “I haven’t thought about it, but as I mentioned, I expect to be suiting up by Game 1 of next, year,” Love told reporters after practice on Sunday. When asked if he meant with the Cavs, his answer was brief....