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So, like caring, custodial children, we’re nudging him away from the spotlight. As Sinatra milestone hoopla crests in the coming weeks, you’ll notice that the man himself has taken an uncharacteristic sideline position. When an ABC concert special airs on Dec. 14 (his official 80th birthday is Dec. 12), an unlikely cross section of Sinatra worshipers from Tony Bennett to Bruce Springsteen to Patti LaBelle will parade across the stage, singing his songs and paying him tribute....

The double-tasking artist likes to sing AND paint at the same time. Check out his skills before an Arkansas basketball game this week: MORE: Northwestern guard loses ball while tying her shoe This isn’t the first time we’ve witnessed Everson’s talents. He did the same amazing act at a Toledo Walleye game last year. He’s clearly trying to give the Red Panda a run for her money.

Warriors star Durant and Raptors fan Drake have a history of trash talking built off the back of mutual respect and the thriller at Scotiabank Arena was no different. The forward was unfortunate to be on the losing side of a 131-128 defeat having served up 51 points, including a clutch three-pointer to take the contest to overtime. At one stage their war of words was momentarily silenced as Durant drained one from beyond the arc to leave the rapper open-mouthed in shock....

Young, who is without a team at present, returned to Oakland this week to be presented with his ring for last season’s NBA title triumph ahead of the game against Cleveland Cavaliers, beaten finalists in 2017-18. But the 33-year-old took a little too long waving to the Warriors fans and referee Ken Mauer gave the team a delay of game warning. Star man Stephen Curry was bemused by the call and joked that Young should have instead been punished for the late start before the Cavs were put to the sword 120-114....

Harrison Barnes could make his return as soon as Monday against the Hornets while reigning MVP Stephen Curry is questionable to play against his hometown team, according to the team. MORE: Classic photos of Stephen Curry Barnes has been out of the lineup with a sprained left ankle since late November. The team has gone 14-2 in his absence but was 17-0 without him. Curry reinjured his shin in the second quarter of his team’s 111-108 overtime win over the Nuggets on Saturday after missing his first two games of the season against the Mavericks and Rockets....

Harrison Butker has missed only two playoff field-goal kicks in the Patrick Mahomes era. One of his key makes improbably sent last season’s divisional round game against the Bills to overtime. GAMING SURVEY: Complete short survey for chance to win international football shirt of your choice! The 2022 season was difficult for Butker early. He missed time with an ankle injury and wasn’t himself when he returned. Fortunately for the Chiefs, Butker finished the year stronger and drilled two field goals in their divisional round win over the Jaguars....

While Air Force One is first and foremost an action thriller, the plot is revolved around the Cold War tensions between the U.S. and Russia, as well as the basis of whether U.S. government officials should negotiate with terrorists to save innocent lives. Director Wolfgang Petersen is a filmmaker who tends to have his lead characters deal with difficult situations involving war and politics (such as In The Line Of Fire and Troy)....

The Duke of Sussex—like other royals—scrambled to Scotland hoping for a chance to say goodbye to his grandmother in the final hours of her life. However, while Prince William, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, got a plane together, Harry and his team were left to arrange his own travel plans. The other royals arrived together, heartbreakingly, just too late to see Elizabeth alive and the monarch’s death was announced minutes before Harry’s plane landed in Aberdeen....

Dracoy Malfoy is one of the most recognized villains in cinematic history due to how well-written he is, but Tom Felton’s performance as this entitled brat is arguably what cements him as such a memorable presence. Since his role in Harry Potter, Felton has attributed his vast skills to a long list of different characters in cinema. 10 Get Him To The Greek Directed by Nicholas Stoler, Get Him To The Greek tells the story of Allan Green, a sheltered record company executive who must prepare Aldous Snow for his comeback tour....

In addition to adjusting spawn rates and reducing Portkey walking distance requirements, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is also making it possible to remotely participate in Fortress battles for the first time ever in the game. Usually, players have to physically visit a Fortress location and be within a certain range to take part in the battle, but the addition of the Knight Bus to the mobile AR experience removes that barrier....

De Vere House is the real-life property in Suffolk, England, where, in the films, Harry Potter was born and lived with his parents Lily and James Potter, who were later killed by Lord Voldemort. The historic home sits in the heart of the medieval village of Lavenham, which is home to more than 300 protected heritage properties and formed the backdrop of the fictional village of Godric’s Hollow in the film Deathly Hallows Part One, according to the property’s website....

However, while the game is still in development, it is worth taking a look back on past Harry Potter games that fans may have loved or hated throughout the years. Now, while every player will have their own favorites, here is a ranking of the Harry Potter games from the best to the not-so-best. RELATED: Hogwarts Legacy’s Studio President Says J.K. Rowling Has ‘The Right To Hold Her Opinions’...

Marc Albrighton breached the England goalkeeper inside eight minutes but the lowly Hammers did not capitulate and drew level through Chiekhou Kouyate on the stroke of half-time. West Ham held the upper hand for much of a physical, bruising contest but were unable to find the moment of quality to take three points and climb out of the relegation zone as a raucous Friday night crowd at London Stadium rallied behind them....

The former movie producer appeared in court virtually on Tuesday as a judge cleared away a petition from his defense team opposing the extradition. According to the LA Times, Weinstein’s defense team has spent months attempting to challenge the extradition, alleging that his paperwork was done incorrectly, and questions about his health were also a concern. Weinstein is currently receiving medical treatments in New York and his defense claims he should be able to continue receiving his treatment....

When both these sides met earlier this season, Haryana won 36-33. The Steelers come off a 39-34 win over the Patna Pirates and sit at the 3rd spot in the points table. UP Yoddha thrashed the Tamil Thalaivas 42-22 in their last encounter. Team News- Haryana Steelers The Steelers planned their encounter against the Pirates and were smart towards the closing stages to secure an assured win over them. Vikash Khandola and Prashanth Kumar Rai did well in the raiding department while the defence managed to scrape out some tackle points....

As previously mentioned, the latest ad of the PS5 provided the release window of games to expect for the entirety of 2021, including both the first an second half. Of course, there are likely more games coming to the console apart from those mentioned in the trailer, but the absence of a God of War Ragnarok sequel mention might be a cause of concern. In a teaser trailer for the game released in September, it was revealed that the God of War sequel is slated to release in 2021....

The rodents had plagued Lehua Island for decades and proved difficult to tackle, with a failed attempt to eradicate the population taking place in 2009. Using bait and traps over a two-year period, Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) said it had now successfully managed to rid the island of the last of the introduced rats. “After extensive on-island monitoring, we’re 99.99 percent certain there are no more rats on Lehua, which builds on the successful removal of invasive herbivorous rabbits, and secures a future for Hawai’i’s wildlife and ecosystems,” said Sheri S....

The 56-year-old man from Lahaina, Hawaii, was paddling in Honolua Bay, Maui, on Tuesday morning when he encountered a shark. He was given first aid on shore and then rushed to hospital in a critical condition. The man died on Wednesday, Tracy Dallarda, a spokesperson for the Maui Memorial Medical Center, told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. No additional information was given. Photos shared by the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) showed a huge bite mark—about 17 inches wide—in the man’s surfboard....

The rock, 5 feet in diameter, missed Caroline Sasaki by just a couple of feet as she was walking into her living room at the very moment the boulder punched through the external wall and shot across directly in front of her. The incident was caught on film by a home-security camera at the family’s house in Palolo, O’ahu, Hawaii, on Saturday at 11:45 p.m. Footage shared online by local news channel KHON 2 has been viewed more than 1....

Line: -9 Total: 208.5 The Lakers (12-50 SU, 30-32 ATS) are coming off a tough trip to Denver on Wednesday in more ways than one. The 117-107 final (as 8.5-point dogs) was their ninth loss in 10 games, while also suffering two key injuries to Kobe Bryant (shoulder) and Jordan Clarkson (knee). Bryant (16.8 PPG) and Clarkson (15.6 PPG) are listed as questionable tonight. Guard Louis Williams (15.3 PPG) is out after missing last game with his hamstring issue....