By Chase Rogers and Julia JamesStaff Writers The three seats were on the ballot in the Dallas suburb where low voter turnout belied a race animated by debates over a proposed “destination resort” from casino giant Las Vegas Sands Corp — a plan that drew hundreds of opponents to City Hall earlier this year and shaped some of the candidates’ campaign stump speeches the one-term incumbent representing District 1 sought a second term in a rematch against Tony Grimes Breaking NewsGet the latest breaking news from North Texas and beyond GoogleFacebookBy signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Unofficial final results showed Bloch prevailing over Grimes, 52% to 48% District 2 City Council member Brad LaMorgese did not run for reelection meaning all residents within the city limits could vote in the race Four names were on the ballot for District 2 announced he was no longer seeking the position His decision came after the withdrawal deadline Unofficial final results showed David Pfaff ahead with 47% of the vote Since no candidate received more than half of the votes cast Pfaff and Porres will head to a runoff as the two highest vote-getters The official order for a runoff will likely appear in coming days once the results are finalized and that runoff election will be held June 7 District 7 City Council member Kyle Taylor has served three terms which is the term limit in the city’s charter Two candidates — Adam Muller and Priscilla Vigliante — ran for the seat The races were further shaped by spending from an organization described by some as a “dark money” group — a term critics use to describe a type of group that can engage in campaign activity that is not required to disclose its funding sources erected signs and sent messaging for candidates with opponents backed by Families for Irving a political action committee that supported four of the nine current City Council members As of the last campaign finance filings before the election Lone Star Conservative Action Fund had spent more than $93,000 supporting three candidates reported spending about $1,600 during the same period and had more than $15,500 in cash on hand stood in the shade outside Irving City Hall They had already cast their ballots but chose to stay and hand out bilingual flyers backing candidates opposed to a casino proposal that has animated the election The amended ordinance then passed in two separate 6-3 votes but we certainly hope it goes one way,” said Annie Draughon also considered the candidates’ stances on the Sands Corp But he said he was more motivated to vote against those endorsed by Families for Irving seeks to make the city “the best place in America to raise a family.” The PAC has focused its platform on restricting access to what it deems explicit content in libraries and the arts expanding single-family housing and promoting school choice Tripp said he agreed with some of the PAC’s goals but objects to the way its members have pursued them particularly efforts by Bloch to change library policies “I don’t need an organization to tell me what‘s important,” he said A PAC spokesperson previously told The Dallas Morning News the group has no official position on the Sands proposal She is a Louisiana native and a graduate of the University of Mississippi where she studied journalism and public policy She previously covered education for Mississippi Today in Jackson This comes after the team missed the playoffs despite being in the NBA Finals less than a year ago and the Mavs certainly proved that this year trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers shortly before Kyrie Irving tore his ACL With Doncic and Irving gone, the Mavs will need a point guard to rely on, which is why CBS Sports writer Kyle Boone has Dallas taking Oklahoma point guard Jeremiah Fears in his latest mock draft. READ MORE: Mavericks, Lakers could make another trade this offseason Oklahoma Sooners guard Jeremiah Fears shoots the ball against Connecticut Huskies forward Alex Karaban / Bob Donnan-Imagn ImagesFears to the Mavs?"With Kyrie Irving's ACL tear looming over the point guard spot in Dallas embattled GM Nico Harrison looks to the future here in a high-risk He's an electric ball-handler with traits of a future star if he can become more well-rounded as a shooter and shape up his defense," Boone wrote Fears will have the chance to learn behind one of the best point guards of the generation in Irving while also learning to potentially become his successor someday Fears would likely not start in his rookie season as he still just a teenager competing on a team that wants to win next season the Mavs would be adding someone who could be part of their core moving forward and that is the biggest goal with this pick The Mavs will participate in the NBA Draft Lottery on Monday READ MORE: Mavericks linked with Lakers on trade to reunite Luka Doncic with $40 million center Stick with MavericksGameday for more FREE coverage of the Dallas Mavericks throughout the offseason Follow MavericksGameday on Twitter and Austin Veazey on Twitter The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER running into the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round who proved to be a mismatch for the new-look Lakers LA had no frontcourt play to stop Minnesota's combination of Julius Randle as well as a superstar like Anthony Edwards who got whatever look he wanted for most of the five games in the series LA wasn't expected to get the third seed in the Western Conference after the shocking trade where they got Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis and Max Christie It was a deal made with the future in mind for the Lakers as Doncic was still dealing with injuries at the time of the deal But that rise in the regular season didn't help them in the playoffs which Doncic attributed to chemistry as much as anything USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena Vasquez-Imagn Images"It's tough to get that chemistry on the court without any practices," Doncic revealed after being asked about learning to play with LeBron James and Austin Reaves "I'm really excited to have the preseason with those two.. we had preseason together and it was just amazing.. 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Doncic and Irving had a hard time gelling after Kyrie came in from Brooklyn as the two ball-dominant guards had to learn had to play off each other Once they had an offseason to work on that making the NBA Finals after a few more trades were made around the edges of the roster The 2024-25 season was a rocky one for the Slovenian superstar as he never wanted to leave Dallas and was consistently slandered by his former team and the media on his way out READ MORE: Ex-Maverick Luka Doncic avoids talking about his future with Lakers By ReutersWire Service The Trump administration’s efforts to impose import taxes on goods from major U.S trading partners are prompting companies to reconsider their supply chains to avoid increased costs The company said the investment will focus on two facilities: an advanced manufacturing facility in Warren and an expansion of a distribution center in South Carolina expects to create more than 900 jobs in industrial automation and advanced manufacturing Kimberly-Clark employed about 38,000 people globally as of December 31 Business BriefingBecome a business insider with the latest news Last week, Kimberly-Clark cut its annual profit forecast and said it would incur about $300 million in costs due to tariffs While the company manufactures the vast majority of its products domestically Mexico and China represent less than 10% of the U.S Thank you for reading. 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Comments are moderated for adherence to our Community Guidelines Please read the guidelines before participating Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Texas legislators have introduced a bill that could make zoning changes easier That's after Las Vegas Sands proposed rezoning a mixed-use development in Irving that would have included casino gaming in its destination resort The proposal led to considerable blowback from Irving residents and others opposed to casino gambling Senate Bill 844 was filed on Jan During the Senate Committee on Local Government hearing on Monday Hughes said the bill was about property rights and would address obstacles that can come up when a city is making changes to an area's zoning changes in zoning can be quickly and significantly disrupted by a small number of property owners even if some don't even own the land that would be affected by the change," Hughes said The companion to Hughes' senate bill, House Bill 24 Angelia Orr and has four joint authors and eight co-authors have received campaign contributions from the Texas Sands PAC which is connected to Las Vegas Sands Corp Las Vegas Sands has lobbied to legalize gambling in Texas for years and formed the Texas Sands PAC in 2022 backed by the Texas Conservative Coalition “Corporate entities were not consulted in the drafting of this bill nor was this bill intended to help them,” Rep Hughes has also been supported by the Texas Sands PAC according to campaign finance report filings KERA reached out to Las Vegas Sands and other state representatives connected to the bill but did not receive a response by the time of publication Las Vegas Sands Corp. was recently involved in a rezoning case in Irving for a high-intensity, mixed use development which would have included a destination resort with a casino gaming element Las Vegas Sands would have been poised to quickly begin casino operations if Texas legalized casino gambling HB 24 was filed the same day the planning and zoning commission held a work session over the development Following strong pushback from Irving residents Sands took out the casino-related portion of the development plans senior vice president of global real estate development at Las Vegas Sands defended the proposed destination resort as a “valuable product" during the March 20 City Council meeting “In previous meetings we’ve committed to working with the residents of this city and I again make that commitment,” Boekenheide told council members during the work session prior to the meeting “How that is best structured to accomplish Currently it takes 20% of property owners to protest a rezoning adjacent to their land which would then require a three-fourths super majority vote of the city council to approve the change it would change the protest threshold from 20 to 60% of property owners within 200 feet of the adjacent proposed rezoning This could impact the University of Dallas the private Catholic university that is a significant landowner of property in and adjacent to the Planned Unit Development Sanford said in a statement that they were opposed to any legislation that "weakens the rights of adjacent property owners." He added that Texas is a state built on strong communities and recognizing the fundamental importance of property rights "Efforts to make it easier for developers to ignore neighbors’ concerns erode property rights and undermine the principle of neighborliness; this is not the Texas way," he said in the statement "As a significant landowner in the City of Irving The "high intensity mixed-use" development will sit on 1,001 acres including the site of the former Texas Stadium There are about 452 acres of buildable land on the site Las Vegas Sands entered into an agreement to buy the land in 2022 and finalized the purchase in 2023 months before primary Las Vegas Sands shareholder Miriam Adelson acquired a controlling stake in the Dallas Mavericks Plans for the development also include an arena but Las Vegas Sands have not said whether it would be for an athletic team While plans for the land have been in the works since 2022 the Irving City Council had not heard details on the development until January of this year Within two months council members were set to approve the rezoning The first and only town hall about the project was held less than a week before council met to finalize the rezoning Days later the city's planning and zoning commission heard seven hours of public comment from a majority of people opposed to the rezoning and its casino element including lifelong Irving resident Deborah Malain Malain called the proposal unprecedented and was not convinced the rezoning needed to be done while casino gaming was still illegal what other illegal proposals will you be given?" she asked commissioners "What other compromises will you be asked to make If they are asking for a compromise and exception to the rule at the very beginning of this process the rezoning passed the planning and zoning commission in a 5-4 vote Planning and Zoning Commissioner Daniel Denny was one of the four who voted against the rezoning During the meeting he said he was skeptical about approving a project before casino gaming is legalized "If it doesn't pass the state legislature this year it's going to be two years before it comes up again," Denny said "How much work could we expect on that site if it's uncertain it's going to get passed?" In a letter the University of Dallas addressed to the Irving City Council on March 20 Sanford said they strongly opposed the inclusion of the casino gaming element in the destination resort plans The university — along with UD Land Holdings LLC and UD Land Corporation — own land on Tom Braniff Drive Because the university owns significant acreage in Tracts E F and H of PUD 6 along with additional adjacent properties Sanford said they should have been given official notice from the city to confirm suitability of the proposed use for PUD 6 "Casino gaming would threaten the wholesome and truth-seeking climate we have worked hard to cultivate over many years at the University of Dallas and it would negatively impact the family friendly environment that the city of Irving has fostered so well over so many years," Sanford said in his letter city officials say property owned by the University of Dallas does not fall within 200 feet of the recent destination resort zoning case so Sanford's letter would not have invoked the state’s zoning protest law While the Irving City Council approved an amended rezoning proposal on March 20 without the casino gaming element some city council candidates say the casino issue is far from over Following the public backlash over the casino gaming Place 2 candidate Sergio Porres updated his website to include an anti-casino message along with campaign flyers paid for by the Anti-Predatory Gambling Association telling residents to "stop the predatory casino." Even though casino gaming is illegal in the state Porres said the May 3 election would determine whether it could have a future in Irving "[Las Vegas Sands] is just waiting to see if they get candidates that are going to give them what they want instead of being the tough negotiators that the city needs to make sure that we protect Irving and its character," he said Las Vegas Sands previously said during the March 14 town hall that they were not financially involved in the May 3 election which includes three city council seats on the ballot Sands' Senior Vice President Andrew Abboud said during the town hall that they would not directly nor indirectly influence the proposed zoning change through financial donations we would never do that," he said during the meeting." the Texas Sands PAC has not only supported authors of the bill in Austin but it has also supported committee members that have overseen the bill On March 27, House Bill 24 was sent to the Committee on Land and Resource Management. Six of the nine members have been supported by the PAC. And out of the seven Senate Committee on Local Government members who heard the bill on Monday PACs having influence on what legislation gets attention is nothing new in Texas University of Houston political science professor said there's an old adage that says there's only one political party in Texas "The reason is because money moves mountains in the legislature." The most consistent success story for legislation is one that has the financial backing to it. And a PAC like Texas Sands has that multimillion dollar contribution power When it comes to legalizing casino gaming in the state Rottinghaus said that legislation has been met with a non-financial hurdle: moral opposition Legislators who are morally opposed or who see economic liabilities have been one of the stoppage points to getting it passed statewide Another reason is the lack of buy-in from political leaders like Dan Patrick "The third reason is that major changes in how especially gaming operates in legislature While the casino gaming issue has become a talking point on the Irving City Council campaign trail for some Place 2 candidate David Pfaff said it is currently a state issue "This should go to vote of the Irving citizens at the appropriate time when we know if it's even legal from the state Texas and what does that even entail," Pfaff said "So we're kind of running blindly right now with it being illegal." Got a tip? Email Megan Cardona at mcardona@kera.org KERA News is made possible through the generosity of our members. If you find this reporting valuable, consider making a tax-deductible gift today Two Irving city council candidates will face each other in a runoff for a citywide seat and two other races were neck-and-neck after unofficial results were tallied Saturday There were three candidates for the citywide Place 2 seat: Sergio Porres Porres and Pfaff had the most votes but neither secured a majority who is backed by the Families for Irving PAC and longtime Irving resident Pfaff will face off in a runoff in June according to unofficial results from the Dallas County elections administrator The Families for Irving PAC's principles include “traditional family values," school choice The PAC backs candidates who align with its priorities Place 1 incumbent John Bloch and Place 7 candidate Adam Muller both backed by the Families for Irving PAC appeared to have the majority of votes as of election night while Muller was slightly ahead of Priscilla Vigliante Candidates in both races were separated by less than 100 votes Families for Irving spent around $15,500 on its candidates this year. In the days before early voting, an organization called the Lone Star Conservative Action Fund poured $93,000 into campaign signs and text messages for the PAC's opponents but many Irving residents decided it wasn't enough to sway their votes The Lone Star Conservative Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) organization That classification allows it to legally conceal its donors the group's principal officer is Aaron De Leon owner and president of consulting firm Leon Strategies The consulting firm has worked with Republican campaigns along with the Texans for Opportunity and Prosperity PAC which received tens of thousands of dollars from the resort company Las Vegas Sands Las Vegas Sands wanted a zoning change approved in Irving earlier this year to allow for a destination resort with a casino gaming element (De Leon has not responded to KERA’s requests for comment.) While the Families for Irving PAC does not have an official stance on casino gaming its candidates were vocal in their opposition to Las Vegas Sands Although casino gambling would have to be legalized at the state level before any decisions happened in the city Porres said he was against the concept in Irving should it become legal it's going to fundamentally change the character of our city," Porres previously told KERA "These billionaires are very much attacking the middle class because that's the group that gets most impacted by a casino but it would undermine our local sovereignty here." Porres linked his opponent's less vocal opposition to the casino as the reason why the Lone Star Conservative Action Fund paid for campaign signs in support of Pfaff But Pfaff told KERA he did not know who the Lone Star Conservative Action Fund was and that no one on his team had coordinated with them And while Pfaff has said the casino issue is not an immediate city issue he would leave it to residents to ultimately decide "This should go to a vote of the Irving citizens at the appropriate time when we know if it's even legal from the state Texas and what does that even entail," Pfaff said "We don't zone for other illegal things at this point so I'm not sure what we would do until we figure out what the state of Texas is going to do." KERA News is made possible through the generosity of our members. If you find this reporting valuable, consider making a tax-deductible gift today whose children included fellow actress Amy Irving and director David Irving died on April 28 at an assisted-living facility in Ridgefield Amy Irving mourned Pointer's death in a heartfelt tribute post on Instagram which featured several photos of Pointer and her family over the years acclaimed stage television and film actress died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 100 hopefully to run off with her 2 adoring husbands and her many dogs," Amy wrote Born in May 1924 to artists Augusta and Kenneth Pointer the New York-bred actress got her start in the theater where she performed in touring productions of "A Streetcar Named Desire," "The Country Wife" and "The Condemned of Altona." Pointer scored her first television role in 1954 with a two-episode stint on the adventure drama series "The New Adventures of China Smith," according to the actress's IMDb page Pointer appeared on several TV series including "McCloud," "The Rockford Files," "Kojak," "Police Woman" and "Phyllis." In 1976 the actress made the leap to the silver screen with roles in "The Great Texas Dynamite Chase," "Carrie" and "Nickelodeon." "Carrie," a supernatural horror about an ostracized teen with telekinetic powers saw Pointer co-star with daughter Amy Irving a classmate of Carrie's who is scarred by the girl's deadly rampage Lulu Roman dies: Gospel singer and longtime 'Hee Haw' cast member was 78 In the '80s, Pointer became a household name in the soap opera world thanks to a recurring role on the Emmy-winning series "Dallas." Pointer played Rebecca Barnes Wentworth, mother of Ken Kercheval's Cliff Barnes Pointer also joined creative forces with her son David Irving David directed Pointer in the 1987 musical fantasy "Rumpelstiltskin," which starred Amy Irving alongside Billy Barty and Clive Revill Pointer married fellow actor Jules Irving in 1947 after the two met in Europe during an army production of "Brother Rat" following World War II The couple later formed the Actor's Workshop Lar Park Lincoln dies: 'Knots Landing' and 'Friday the 13th' actress was 63 who remained married until Jules' 1979 death Pointer continued acting throughout the '90s appearing in series such as "The Flash," "ER" and "Touched by An Angel." Her final role was a 2008 voiceover performance in the Jeff Daniels-starring TV movie "Sweet Nothing in My Ear." (CSE:IRV) (OTCQX:IRVRF) ("Irving" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its first ever shallow angle diamond core hole drilled at its Omui Mining License has encountered a 101.1m wide intercept of silicified rocks grading 1.14 gpt Au The following is a full breakdown of significant mineralized intervals from this hole: AuEq = Au + (Ag/80); recovery of both Au and Ag is expected to be +95% as smelter flux "Given the shallow angle of hole 24OMI-001 the end of this hole is a mere 35m below surface," commented Dr "This drill hole provides the first confirmation of extensive gold-rich silicified rocks near-surface at Omui Although more shallow drilling will soon be conducted in other areas across the property Having a large volume of near-surface gold-rich silicified rocks at Omui could complement our efforts to develop a silica body at Omu Sinter We are seeing a very strong case for a significant precious metal-rich smelter flux production centre at the Omu gold project." Figure 1 shows the location of hole 24OMI-001 and Figure 2 illustrates its cross-sectional position with respect to historic drill holes completed by Irving at Omui between 2019 and 2023 Hole 24OMI-001 encountered a 101.1m-wide intercept of silicified rocks grading 1.14 gpt Au There are no other holes in the immediate area of 24OMI-001 at this time Based upon the pervasive nature of silicification observed in this interval Irving believes there could be significant potential to find larger volumes of gold-rich silica in this area Irving signed an option agreement with JX over select areas at the Omu gold project Current work is focused on the vision to make Omu into a new source of gold-bearing silica smelter flux JX and Irving plan to drill an additional four such holes testing more parts of Omui for shallow silicification and veins Drilling is expected to commence in late May Assuming the outcome of the next four holes is favourable Irving and JX plan to advance Omui alongside the Omu Sinter project to evaluate the potential for creating a new domestic Au-rich smelter flux production centre that is capable of providing significant quantities of silica flux to numerous base metal smelters scattered across Japan Irving initiated drilling of its third diamond drill hole at East Yamagano a south-oriented 702.1m deep drill hole inclined at -70 degrees designed to test a steeply oriented electrically resistive zone evident in AMT data (Figures 3 and 4) This hole was completed in the middle of February 2025 Figure 3 shows a plan view of the drill trace of hole 24SY-002 and Figure 4 shows a sectional view of this hole overlain on AMT resistivity data It is evident that 24SY-002 paralleled the southern margin of the targeted resistive zone Although this hole did not encounter any high-grade veins several broad zones of silicification and anomalous levels of gold generally ranging between 0.1 and 1 gpt Au The highest-grade individual vein that was intersected ran 1.90 gpt Au over 0.86m starting at 226.36m Results from 24SY-002 are notably lower grade than those encountered in nearby hole 23SY-001 a north directed drill hole that crossed the same resistive feature being tested by 24SY-002 Hole 23SY-001 encountered a stockwork vein zone grading 9.6 gpt Au over 5.0m that is positioned inside the resistive feature Irving believes that further drilling across this resistive zone is warranted to better ascertain the orientation of the high-grade vein encountered in hole 23SY-001 a -82 degree southerly inclined hole collared approximately 350m northeast of 24SY-002 this hole tests a similar steeply dipping resistive zone It is currently at a depth of approximately 660m and is targeting a final depth of 800m It is anticipated that two drill holes will be completed by mid-2025 Permitting of at least another six holes is currently underway which are expected to be drilled after mid-year East Yamagano is a joint venture between Newmont Overseas Exploration Limited ("Newmont") a wholly-owned subsidiary of Newmont Corporation Sumitomo Corporation ("Sumitomo") and Irving The initial interests of the parties in the joint venture are Newmont All samples discussed in this news release are ½ split sawn diamond core samples Au and Ag were analyzed by fire assay with AA finish Overlimit samples were assayed by fire assay with gravimetric finish Multielements were analyzed by mass spectrometry following four acid digestion Irving routinely inserts standard and blank samples in assay batches submitted to the laboratory Company staff are responsible for geologic logging and sampling of core Au equivalent is calculated by adding Au (gpt) to Ag (gpt)/80 Results referred to in this news release are not necessarily representative of mineralization throughout each respective project P.Geo.) is the qualified person pursuant to National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects responsible for the technical information contained in this news release Hennigh is a technical advisor and a director of Irving and has verified the data disclosed including sampling through review of photographs of core prior to and after sawing and sampling through review of standard and blank analyses Irving is a junior exploration company with a focus on gold in Japan. Irving resulted from completion of a plan of arrangement involving Irving, Gold Canyon Resources Inc. and First Mining Finance Corp. Additional information can be found on the Company's website: www.IRVresources.com Some statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation including statements as to planned exploration activities Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results performance or achievements expressed or implied by the statements customary risks of the mineral resource exploration industry the funding of planned drilling and other exploration activities as well as the performance of services by third parties THE CSE HAS NOT REVIEWED AND DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS RELEASE (Figure 1: Plan view showing traces of drill holes and AuEq values at Omui The section line presented in Figure 2 is shown by a white line with an arrow indicating the orientation of the view.) (Figure 2: Cross sectional view of drill holes at Omui looking west Note that hole 24OMI-001 is shallow and tests an area with no prior drilling Irving considers the results from this hole a strong indication of much more extensive gold-rich silicified rock in the near-surface environment.) The section line for Figure 4 is highlighted with blue arrows.) (Figure 4: Cross sectional view of drill holes 23SY-001 and 24SY-002 looking west AMT resistivity data is the coloured backdrop Hole 24SY-002 followed the southern margin of a steeply dipping resistive feature encountering broad zones of low-grade gold over much of the length of the hole rocks are generally fresh and unmineralized.) Kodiak Copper is focused on its 100% owned copper porphyry projects in Canada and the USA. The company was founded by Chairman Chris Taylor (President and CEO of Great Bear Resources) and led by Claudia Tornquist... LEARN MORE The Dallas Mavericks' offseason is in full effect, and fans are already hypothesizing how Nico Harrison might bring the team back to life. While it might require a homerun selection, the Mavs are likely to keep their first-round pick and draft a player who can help the team win now There's a slew of players fans have fallen in love with over the last few months, but one selection the Mavericks could make that might make up for trading Luka Doncic would be Egor Demin The former BYU star plays a similar style of basketball compared to Doncic with his elite playmaking and ability to make the defense look dumb By no means would Demin fill in the shoes of what Doncic provided for Dallas, but his presence would fill a much-wanted need for the Mavericks due to their lack of playmaking. Not only does Dallas lack ball handlers, but with Kyrie Irving likely sidelined until January of next year the Mavericks will need any guard help they can get Brandon Williams was one of the few names fans raved about last season Williams not only flashed the potential to be an Irving replacement down the line but he was also able to control the offense at critical points in the season which might cause them to miss out on other potential guard options There's no doubt Williams was one of the few Mavericks last season to make a positive impact and get the fans out of their seats After injuries began to plague Dallas' season Williams found himself with an increased role and took full advantage of the moment because of his expanded minutes As the season inched closer to the playoffs and with the Mavericks having two open roster spots, Williams was finally signed to a one-year standard contract which guaranteed he would be on Dallas' roster through the playoffs and much of the offseason While Williams no doubt earned his shot at playing on an NBA roster for the foreseeable future the Mavericks must avoid overvaluing him ahead of the offseason Harrison has a tall task ahead of him with the Mavs in desperate need of help at just about every position if they want to make a serious run at a championship next season Williams could make Harrison's offseason plans a little easier but the Mavericks shouldn't rely on the second-year guard making massive leaps in his game Williams has no doubt proven he can be a reliable backup guard but giving him the keys to the offense until Irving is back from his injury might spell disaster for the Mavericks Williams averaged 8.3 points per game while shooting 40 percent from behind the arc which are numbers that could hint at a possible leap in his game next year Fans will expect Williams to become a focal point of the Mavericks' offense whether in a starting role or off the bench but this shouldn't be a hope Dallas is gambling on Harrison should do everything in his power to upgrade the ball-handling position despite Williams' strong end to the season Williams did an amazing job of using his incredible handles to create offensive opportunities for the Mavericks Williams' speed and outside shot-making ability constantly had defenses on their heels Williams will no doubt create an amazing guard off the bench next season but to assume he can step into a starting role for the first half of the season might be stupid on the Mavericks' part © 2025 Powered by Minute Media - All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands There's a slew of players fans have fallen in love with over the last few months, but one selection the Mavericks could make that might make up for trading Luka Doncic would be Egor Demin By no means would Demin fill in the shoes of what Doncic provided for Dallas, but his presence would fill a much-wanted need for the Mavericks due to their lack of playmaking. Not only does Dallas lack ball handlers, but with Kyrie Irving likely sidelined until January of next year As the season inched closer to the playoffs and with the Mavericks having two open roster spots, Williams was finally signed to a one-year standard contract, which guaranteed he would be on Dallas' roster through the playoffs and much of the offseason. While Williams no doubt earned his shot at playing on an NBA roster for the foreseeable future, the Mavericks must avoid overvaluing him ahead of the offseason. Harrison has a tall task ahead of him with the Mavs in desperate need of help at just about every position if they want to make a serious run at a championship next season. Williams could make Harrison's offseason plans a little easier, but the Mavericks shouldn't rely on the second-year guard making massive leaps in his game. Williams has no doubt proven he can be a reliable backup guard, but giving him the keys to the offense until Irving is back from his injury might spell disaster for the Mavericks. Last season, Williams averaged 8.3 points per game while shooting 40 percent from behind the arc, which are numbers that could hint at a possible leap in his game next year. Fans will expect Williams to become a focal point of the Mavericks' offense, whether in a starting role or off the bench, but this shouldn't be a hope Dallas is gambling on. Harrison should do everything in his power to upgrade the ball-handling position despite Williams' strong end to the season. Before losing to Memphis, Williams did an amazing job of using his incredible handles to create offensive opportunities for the Mavericks. In addition to his handles, Williams' speed and outside shot-making ability constantly had defenses on their heels. Williams will no doubt create an amazing guard off the bench next season, but to assume he can step into a starting role for the first half of the season might be stupid on the Mavericks' part. She “died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 100, hopefully to run off with her 2 adoring husbands and her many dogs,” the “Crossing Delancey” star said Tuesday on social media. “She most definitely will be missed.” Obituaries Pope Francis, whose warm, humble, no-nonsense manner galvanized the Roman Catholic Church and drew widespread admiration from outsiders, has died. For 44 episodes of CBS’ series “Dallas,” Pointer played Rebecca Barnes Wentworth, Pamela and Cliff’s mother and the head of a rival oil family. In the 1976 movie “Carrie” she played Mrs. Snell, mother to Sue Snell, who was played by her daughter Amy. She was just shy of her 101st birthday, according to a family statement obtained by The Times. “Priscilla had a long acting career. She met her first husband Jules Irving in Europe just after WWII in an army production of ‘Brother Rat,’” the statement said. “They returned to the U.S. and formed the Actor’s Workshop in San Francisco. The company eventually took over the Vivian Beaumont Theater in NYC.” Pointer, who was born in New York City on May 18, 1924, began her stage career in the city the 1940s. She was was married to Irving from 1947 until his death in 1979, moving out west with him after the war. They returned to New York City as the San Francisco troupe was winding down and Irving served as artistic director of Manhattan’s Lincoln Center from 1965 to 1972. The couple moved to Southern California after he retired, settling down in Santa Monica. Wink Martindale, the king of the television game show who hosted ‘Tic-Tac-Dough,’ ‘Gambit’ and ‘High Rollers,’ died Tuesday. He was 91. After her first husband died, Pointer married Robert Symonds. The two knew each other from San Francisco, and Symonds had moved to New York from California to work as Irving’s associate director at the Lincoln Center. Symonds recalled meeting Pointer for the first time at the Actor’s Workshop in San Francisco, where she was “sitting at a desk typing a letter,” he told The Times in 1997. “I remember she was very, very pretty.” Former Times staff writer Daryl H. Miller dubbed Pointer a “natural beauty.” “Whether hunkered on the floor petting a dog or sitting pertly on a couch,” he wrote, “she is regal yet casual, arresting yet homespun.” Movies a top-notch publicist who forged a nearly 50-year working bond with Steven Spielberg Amy Irving told The Times in 1997 that her mother and Symonds were “unbelievably well-suited” as a couple “I know my mom and dad were deeply in love with each other but Mom and Bob have so much in common,” she said When Pointer and Symonds worked together on the 1997 production of “Fighting Over Beverly,” also at the Fountain, they rehearsed at home and carpooled across town to the theater, but their characters weren’t supposed to have seen each other in 50 years. “That really requires acting,” Pointer told The Times, “because instead of having known him for 43 years, I have to pretend — and so does he — that we haven’t seen each other since we were 18.” “The unflappable Pointer sails above the general mayhem with a ladylike aplomb that makes her subsequent emotional epiphany all the more moving,” The Times wrote about Pointer’s performance in that show. Entertainment & Arts Marsh played a housemaid on the worldwide hit set in Edwardian London “I grew up watching my dad directing Mom and Bob in the leads of plays That was where I began to develop my passion for acting and learn how to do it.” Pointer went solo in shows including “At Long Last Leo” at South Coast Repertory in 1988 and the 1985 movie “The Falcon and the Snowman,” amassing close to 100 film and TV credits between 1954 and 2014 Pointer is survived by her three children from her first marriage, David, Katie and Amy, and many grandchildren. Times classical music critic Mark Swed and former Times staff writer Daryl H. Miller contributed to this report. Christie D’Zurilla is an assistant editor for entertainment news on the Fast Break team. A graduate of USC, she joined the Los Angeles Times in 2003 as a copy editor, started writing about celebrities in 2009 and has more than 34 years of journalism experience in Southern California. World & Nation California Hollywood Inc. Television Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map Pointer's career included dozens of film and TV roles Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch Inc/Alamy Stock Photo There are no statistics available for this player Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Irv was a graduate of Rockford East High School He attended barber college in Peoria and served in the National Guard Irv was a Rockford firefighter for 28 years serving as a Driver Engineer He was a longtime member of the SM & SF Club Judith (David) Sbragia; many nieces and nephews; his black Lab A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 A.M memorials may be made to Serenity House Hospice Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors each shoe has been based on creativity and vision their latest shoe pays tribute to Mother’s Day the ANTA KAI 2 “Mother’s Day,” a deeply personal collaboration between Kyrie Irving and Suraj Kaufman This limited-edition sneaker is the fourth KAI2 colorway and it pays tribute to “the powerful bond between mother and child A post shared by ANTA Sports (@antasportsofficial) This bold silhouette captures the power of a mother’s love with a striking red colorway with traces of gold accents the colorway features heart motifs telling a powerful story symbolic of the strength we show the world representative of the grief and healing that we each carry on our journey the left shoe pays tribute to Kyrie’s mother with poppy flowers splashes of green and yellow Australia A post shared by Sneaker Room™️ (@sneakerroom) with carnations and blue and yellow accents and heart icons symbolizing her eternal love an inscription of Roman numerals that mark the years when  Elizabeth and Ellen passed away The ANTA KAI 2 “Mother’s Day,” is the sixth collaboration between Kyrie and Sneaker Room and 100% of proceeds go to the Sneaker Room Foundation A post shared by Sole Retriever (@soleretriever) Sneaker Room is curating the ANTA showroom on May 3 Suraj and the Sneaker Room team will be driving around Jersey in a one-of-a-kind 2025 INEOS Grenadier and the passenger honors Ellen and their legacies of love embodied in the work of their sons Follow Sports Illustrated's Kicks On SI for all your footwear news from the NBA and beyond Nike drops retro Charles Barkley sneakers in Phoenix Suns colorways. Nike has slashed prices on LeBron James' signature sneakers by 39% in four colorways. The Nike Kobe 9 Low EM "Mambacita" celebrates Gigi Bryant's birthday. Law & Order: adidas investigates Anthony Edwards' dunk victims at Timberwolves game. Reggie Miller trolled Michael Jordan with his sneakers — then Nike called. Kyrie Irving still knows how to steal the show – even in street clothes The Dallas Mavericks star guard was seen courtside at the Lakers-Timberwolves playoff game tonight as well as just being a fan of the game of basketball itself He's also been at an LA Clippers-Denver Nuggets playoff game this week READ MORE: Former Maverick to make debut for Lakers in Playoffs vs. Timberwolves KYRIE COURTSIDE IN LA 🙌 pic.twitter.com/e7zy0gsnud Irving suffered a torn ACL on March 3 against the Sacramento Kings missing the rest of Dallas' season and a good majority of next season as well with a return slated for somewhere in 2026 His injury was the final straw in destroying what was left of a truly disastrous 2024-2025 for the Mavericks after the franchise myopically traded superstar Luka Doncic for an oft-injured Anthony Davis on February 2 of this year who are down 3-to-1 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs are playing Game Five on their home floor tonight in Los Angeles the LA front court was strongly disappointed in the series mostly responsible for the hole in which they find themselves READ MORE: Mavs star Anthony Davis placed in elite company with Nikola Jokic by former Celtic and 4.6 assists per game on 47% from the field and 41% from three before going down in March Irving channeled the late great Kobe Bryant and iconically took and made his two free-throw attempts as tears streamed down his face READ MORE: Former Celtic makes bold statement about Mavericks star Kyrie Irving CDOT is planning safety improvements, including traffic calming elements and a neighborhood greenway on Long Avenue from Belmont Avenue to Irving Park Road. The mile-long project will address observed cut-through traffic and dangerous driving behaviors on this stretch, in addition to improving neighborhood connections and access to Chopin Park and Portage Park for people walking and biking. A strategic one-way conversion of Long Avenue at the intersection of Addison, in conjuction with the installation of speed humps, will promote safer driving speeds and provide marked space for biking along the corridor.  North Long Avenue from West Belmont Avenue to West Irving Park Road The team must figure out how they want to address this year's draft in June They currently have the 11th-best odds to get the No as they have yet to get over the Luka Doncic trade The Dallas Mavericks have many unanswered questions to start the offseason In simple terms, the Mavs have less than a 2 percent chance of getting the No the idea of Cooper Flagg coming to Dallas is extremely unlikely He would be the perfect candidate to help fans grieving over Doncic Dallas could still solve their dilemma in the draft One realistic candidate to replace Doncic is BYU prospect Egor Demin he is a Real Madrid product who can do everything he shot 42.9 percent overall and averaged 13.7 points per game He dropped 15 points and seven assists in the team's final match against Alabama in the Sweet 16 Dallas has bigger questions it must answer the team has yet to answer what will happen with Kyrie Irving The problem is Irving's future in Dallas could be in doubt as he can control his future this offseason Irving has a player option this summer and can opt out of his contract and become a free agent this would be a dangerous situation for Dallas Irving is the heart and soul of the Mavericks he was averaging 27.8 points per game in February He helped carry Dallas to new heights after the team traded Doncic Irving's leadership kept the Mavs afloat in the Play-In Tournament race Everything came crashing down, though, when Irving tore his ACL The injury derailed Dallas' playoff hopes Anthony Davis needed a counterpart to help the team earn a playoff spot Dallas also struggled to find a primary ball handler and various other Mavs took turns handling the ball but even all of them combined couldn't make up for Irving's absence So, he holds the key to Dallas' future. He is the one person who can revive Nico Harrison's job it would show everyone that Harrison has the utmost confidence in him It could demonstrate Harrison's ability to trust in Irving's ability and the team's belief in his full recovery Irving has become a valued teammate who could help Dallas attract top free agents It's clear the Mavericks need Irving to come back He holds the leverage over whether or not he may return It's expected he will return to Dallas and build a dynamic relationship with Davis Irving could opt not to return if he feels disrespected by Dallas in negotiations if they low-ball him as Harrison made it seem inevitable that Irving would be back this summer but Irving must also do what's best for him as well if he doesn't like the Mavs' expected deal he stayed loyal to Dallas after the Doncic trade as Irving might never be the same once he returns from his ACL injury while all signs point to Irving re-signing in Dallas Mavs fans don't get your hopes up too much as Harrison has shown his true colors in the past all Mavs fans can do is hope Irving has a speedy recovery and signs with the Mavericks again this summer or opts into his deal then Dallas has a bright future next season Things could go south if Irving opts out and doesn't return ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"6a","src":"6b","url":"6c"},{"type":"69","value":"6d"},"link","Powered by Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"6g","url":"6h"},{"type":"6f","value":"6i"},"All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands He currently holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Texas State University and has used his platform to expand sports coverage to various audiences His previous work has been featured on big networks such as Sports Illustrated and USA Today as he transcribes/writes features about famous and successful Latinos Lorenzo is a reporter for the Irving Rambler where he does coverage for the Northwest side of Dallas and spending quality time with his wife and cat In simple terms, the Mavs have less than a 2 percent chance of getting the No One realistic candidate to replace Doncic is BYU prospect Egor Demin Everything came crashing down, though, when Irving tore his ACL So, he holds the key to Dallas' future. He is the one person who can revive Nico Harrison's job There is optimism Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving could be fully recovered and return from his torn left ACL by January 2026 sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Wednesday There is also an expectation around the team that Irving will be able to play a good amount of the 2025-26 season upon his return Irving, who underwent successful surgery to repair his torn ACL on March 26, sustained the injury late in the first quarter of the Mavericks' 122-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings on March 3 The typical recovery time after an ACL surgery like Irving's is six to 12 months Irving, who made his ninth All-Star team in February, was the only NBA player this season averaging at least 20 points, 40% 3-point shooting and 90% from the free throw line. It's the fifth season in his 14-year career in which he has reached or surpassed those averages -- the second most all time, trailing Golden State's Stephen Curry Before the injury, Irving was averaging 39.3 minutes over his previous 10 games, a stretch that began right after the team dealt costar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers Irving played the most minutes per game by any player in the NBA from Feb Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article Irving Penn (born June 16, 1917, Plainfield, N.J., U.S.—died Oct. 7, 2009, New York N.Y.) was an American photographer noted for his sophisticated fashion images and incisive portraits and serenity that mark his fashion photography and portraiture The museum organized a traveling retrospective of his work the following year Texas - Irving police are searching for a 93-year-old woman who went missing from an assisted living facility According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Christine Baldzicki was last seen at 11:00 a.m She was last seen wearing a cheetah print robe If you have any information on Christine's whereabouts call 911 or contact the Irving Police Department at (972) 273-1010 More.css-3hcdeq{margin:0;font-size:1.2rem;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;font-family:Proxima Nova,Proxima Nova Fallback Helvetica,Proxima Nova Fallback Arial;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:0rem;line-height:1.44rem;color:var(--br--palette-foreground__tertiary-mainChannel);}Zach BuckleyApr 28 1) 0ms;transition:background-color 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;transition:fill 120ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;font-size:inherit;}.css-v4v4rs{-webkit-user-select:none;-moz-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;user-select:none;width:1em;height:1em;display:inline-block;fill:currentColor;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;-webkit-transition:fill 120ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;font-size:inherit;}@media (min-width:0px){.css-v4v4rs{display:block;}}@media (min-width:1100px){.css-v4v4rs{display:none;}}.css-mps3fk{-webkit-user-select:none;-moz-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;user-select:none;width:1em;height:1em;display:inline-block;fill:currentColor;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;-webkit-transition:fill 120ms cubic-bezier(0.4 The Memphis Grizzlies joined the squads already on summer vacation with their 0-4 first-round loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and it sure looks like they'll be joined soon by the Miami Heat who have dropped their first three contests with the Cleveland Cavaliers by an average of 22.3 points More teams will be thrown into offseason mode sooner than later which makes this the perfect time to take stock of what could be coming in free agency That's especially true since the rumor mill is already rumbling so we're here to break down that buzz and predict what it might mean for the players involved it seems almost certain that the Mavs' plans haven't changed "We fully expect to have Kyrie back with us next year." The method by which Irving sticks around might be all there is to decide but if Dallas believes he is an integral part of its championship plan then it surely wants more than a single-season commitment Look for Irving to decline his player option and the Mavs to welcome back on a longer deal shortly thereafter Prediction: Irving re-signs with Dallas on a three-year deal with a player option on the final season Butler/NBAE via Getty ImagesWhile the Golden State Warriors spent the No 7 pick of the 2021 draft on Jonathan Kuminga their commitment to his development hasn't always been the clearest He has generally operated as a reserve and not a starter through his first four NBA seasons and recently lost his rotation spot only to be thrust back into duty by Jimmy Butler's injury who've lost 106 games over the past two seasons combined don't face the same win-right-now pressure as the Stephen Curry-led Dubs it should be significantly easier for them to find developmental minutes (and touches) for Kuminga than it's been for Golden State The Warriors might still want to get something in return for Kuminga, setting up the possibility of a sign-and-trade. Since Brooklyn has boatloads of cap space the Nets don't necessarily need to play ball The Warriors will have the right to match whatever offer Kuminga signs but the Nets could at least make them think twice with an aggressive offer featuring less-than-friendly terms for the signing team Prediction: Kuminga is sign-and-traded from the Warriors to the Nets Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty ImagesThe Chicago Bulls entered last offseason with one of the league's best assets in Alex Caruso a dynamic defender who could fill multiple roles on the offensive end Their willingness to cash in that trade chip for Josh Giddey was telling since they knew the 6'8" playmaker had only one season left on his rookie contract also had some control over Giddey's future with restricted free agency awaiting him but it might still be noteworthy that the price tag on said free agency likely spiked over the season's final stretch That's when Giddey embarked on a sizzling run during which he averaged 21.2 points 10.7 rebounds and 9.3 rebounds while posting a 50/45.7/80.9 slash line in 19 outings after the All-Star break Was Giddey so good that he priced himself out of Chicago's future "I think he fits really well here," Bulls executive vice president Artūras Karnišovas told reporters "and I hope to see him here for the next years to come I feel really good about Josh and his future here." 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Law, and Adam-12 The Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC) at Columbia University Medical Center was founded in 1911 as the Institute for Cancer Research and it was awarded comprehensive status in 1979 The HICCC is the University’s organizational component for the conduct of basic and population-based cancer research and patient care The Center’s mission is to understand the biology of cancer and apply that knowledge to the design of cancer therapies and prevention strategies that reduce its incidence and progression HICCC’s more than 240 members are drawn from six schools at Columbia and joined with the cancer-related patient services provided at New York Presbyterian Hospital form an extensive collaborative group of researchers and clinicians working to provide the best approaches for prevention Research at HICCC is organized into eight research programs within three divisions The Basic Science Division includes programs in Cancer Regulatory Networks and Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics Programs in the Disease-Specific Division focus on Breast Cancer The Population Science Division’s programs include Cancer Epidemiology as well as Prevention These programs focus on different aspects of cancer from its molecular and cellular mechanisms through its unique behavior in different tissues to statistical aspects of its occurrence and treatment in large populations The members of each program share a commitment to reduce cancer incidence and tumor progression and to improve the quality of life of those affected by cancer The Center offers training programs in affiliation with the University in the areas of basic laboratory research and adult and pediatric hematology/oncology HICCC is located in the Washington Heights neighborhood one of the most ethnically and racially broad populations in New York City The Center has created a range of patient care and clinical research programs to bring its services to every group in the neighborhood HICCC has developed two specific activities: Research Recruitment and Minority Outreach to bring underrepresented people into clinical trials; and the Columbia University Cancer Screening Center to provide free mammography and other screening services to our local community * Information on this cancer center profile was provided by the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center is expected to return to the lineup in January 2026 Irving appeared in 50 games this season for the Mavericks, who traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Irving, who won the 2016 championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers and 4.6 assists in 2024-25 while shooting 47.3% from the field "The method by which Irving sticks around might be all there is to decide, then, but if Dallas believes he is an integral part of its championship plan, then it surely wants more than a single-season commitment," Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report wrote.  "Look for Irving to decline his player option and the Mavs to welcome back on a longer deal shortly thereafter. Prediction: Irving re-signs with Dallas on a three-year deal with a player option on the final season," Buckley further added Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving The Mavericks missed the playoffs this year after making the NBA Finals last year. Irving, Anthony Davis, and Klay Thompson only played in one game together after the Doncic trade.  Dallas acquired Irving from the Brooklyn Nets in 2023. Irving has played for the Cavaliers He's a nine-time All-Star with career averages of 23.7 points Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has broken his silence on his season-ending injury recovery suffered a torn ACL in his left knee on March 3 Irving’s torn ACL was a devastating blow to the 2024-25 Mavericks squad plagued by injuries and then affected by the shocking Luka Doncic trade on February 2 Here’s what you need to know about Irving’s latest statement to the general public Kyrie Irving has broken his silence on his season-ending torn ACL in his left knee recovery since March 3. Irving underwent surgery on March 25 Irving’s injury and subsequent surgery might have been overshadowed by all of the Dallas Mavericks headlines It is important to remember the loss of Irving hurt the team Irving might not return to the court until 2026. The average timeline for a torn ACL recovery ranges from 6 to 12 months. Irving’s recovery can negatively impact the 2025-26 Mavericks squad but Dallas must make do without his services especially his pass-first mentality and flawless jump shot Kyrie Irving can be described as a man of many words. However, Irving has not been active on social media in recent months Irving also gave some uplifting advice to Dallas Mavericks fans and anyone else who’s listening Winigoat (@winigoat7) asked Irving, “Hi @KyrieIrving how’s the recovery going?” Irving responded with a complete answer I am keeping GOD 1st always through all my endeavors Don’t ever take waking up another Day on Earth for granted Kyrie Irving’s response appeared to be from the heart even though the latter is just a fan. Irving has been the scapegoat of previous fanbases, such as the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets. However, Irving’s arrival to Dallas, Texas, in 2023 changed the overall tune. Irving brought a veteran presence to the Dallas Mavericks Kyrie Irving has arguably been the top veteran player for the Mavericks since the Doncic trade. By the time he returns, Irving will be surrounded by a deep group alongside fellow veteran star Anthony Davis who will enter his first full season in Dallas with PJ Washington This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission customized to your favorite sports and teams A number of celebrities came to witness the first-ever playoff game in L.A.'s new home stadium. One of them was Dallas Mavericks superstar point guard Kyrie Irving who decided to take in some postseason action on Thursday night.  The Mavs were eliminated from playoff contention after losing their play-in game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, 120-106. The loss put an end to Dallas' campaign, as the Grizzlies secured the No. 8 seed to set up a first-round matchup against the No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder.   Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) is helped off the court by forward Naji Marshall (13) and forward Anthony Davis (3) The NBA took to social media to share its reaction to Irving's rather unexpected appearance at the Clippers-Nuggets game.  "Kyrie here in LA for Nuggets-Clippers action 🙌" the NBA posted on X.  Irving was seen dribbling a basketball while he was seated courtside before the game He also exchanged pleasantries with a few players before taking a couple of photos with some young fans.  Irving's surgically repaired knee looked fine and it did not look like he had any trouble with his mobility -- at least in the video above The nine-time All-Star tore his ACL on March 3 during a game Irving is reportedly expected to make a full recovery, but he isn't expected to be back until January which means that he will miss the start of the 2025-26 season.  Irving has no choice but to enjoy NBA playoff basketball from the sidelines.  atIrving-Christensen Cup and MIT Cup Rowing Retains Irving-Christensen Cup for Second Consecutive Year April 19 More.css-3hcdeq{margin:0;font-size:1.2rem;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;font-family:Proxima Nova,Proxima Nova Fallback Helvetica,Proxima Nova Fallback Arial;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:0rem;line-height:1.44rem;color:var(--br--palette-foreground__tertiary-mainChannel);}Scott PolacekMay 1 Holiday won the 2024-25 NBA Sportsmanship Award on Thursday which marked the second time he has taken home the award in his career: Dorian Finney-Smith of the Los Angeles Lakers Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks and Franz Wagner of the Orlando Magic The league's announcement explained the award goes to "the player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court." There were six finalists so all six divisions would be represented Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey won the award last season The fund works with nonprofits, educational institutions and initiatives to create change and growth across different communities. Holiday undoubtedly takes his approach of lifting others seriously on the court as well, as evidenced by a second NBA Sportsmanship Award in his career. Now he will look to add yet another trophy to his collection as the Celtics chase a second consecutive championship. They defeated the Magic in the first round and will play the winner of the series between the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons in the second. Rowing to Race in Irving-Christensen Cup and MIT Cup This Weekend April 17 A post shared by AN Brescia (@an.brescia) Dylan Woodhead and Vouliagmeni held on to defeat Apollon Smirnis by a single goal in Greek play. Woodhead and Adrian Weinberg (Chios) continue in Winner's Stage action Here's a look ahead at some important matches featuring Team USA athletes: Women's División De Honor (Playoffs/Playout Thanks for visiting Artist: Amy Irving Hometown: San Francisco California Latest Album: Always Will Be (out April 25 What has been the best advice you’ve received in your career so far I’ve been an actor all my life. I began on this new path, making music with the band GOOLIS especially our band leader Jules David Bartkowski I remember going into the studio to record our sophomore album I had been traumatized in acting school improv class I was never comfortable acting without a script I’ve always considered my gift was in interpreting playwrights’ words I complained my mistakes would be so loud and they replied And now you can’t keep me down on the farm I eat some protein that will not talk to me on the stage Half a beta blocker keeps my hands from shaking either alone with a taped class or over FaceTime with my wonderful vocal coach my son and manager and record producer and photographer then digs his elbows into my tight shoulders I usually run to the bathroom and have to throw up (yes then Jules leads us all in an exercise of shaking all the tension from each part of our bodies but how would you describe the genres and styles your music inhabits He has taken the songs of Willie Nelson and transformed them from punk rock to samba Jules was going for a kind of golden age of mid- to late-century global pop/rock approach To offer a more specific example: the first song of the record Always Will Be an attempt to channel 1960s Italian rock acts like Mina and Adriano Celentano while throwing in some Vegas-style late Elvis maximalism and some doo-wop baritone sax On the song “Getting Over You,” he was trying to find an intersection between The Clash and The Supremes On “Everywhere I Go” he was trying to mix the Mexican influence of the original with the connected worlds of Klezmer and Balkan music and 1970s Ethiopian jazz what is your dream pairing of a meal and a musician I’d like to eat foie gras and fig jam on a baguette with a glass of pinot noir while Édith Piaf sings to me “Non I remember a long time ago when Wolfgang Puck first opened Spagos on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles I was appalled to see “Jewish Pizza” on the menu it was smoked salmon and cream cheese pizza and I’m here to tell you it was delicious the first win of two Play-In Tournament wins they need to advance to the playoffs It was an impressive win as they found a way to get it done without Kyrie Irving who tore his ACL against the Kings a little over a month ago He sent a message to the Mavs after Wednesday's big win READ MORE: Mavericks extend season, dominate Kings in Play-In Tournament, 120-106 USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts to fan during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images / Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images"Yessir way to handle business tonight!!" Irving posted on X Yessir @dallasmavs way to handle business tonight! Anthony Davis (27 points) and Klay Thompson (23 points) led the way for the Mavericks on Wednesday night but the team will stay on the road on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies as they try to break into the playoffs Brandon Williams has admirably filled Kyrie Irving's role as a shifty ball-handler as he finished with 17 points against the Kings the point guard roles have been a by-committee approach and Naji Marshall have been the main ball-handlers Irving has had successful surgery on his knee and the latest report is that the Mavericks are optimistic he'll be good to go by January Any hope the team has of contending next season will depend on Irving returning to the player he was this season assuming he either opts into his player option for next season or gets a contract extension READ MORE: Mavericks receive positive Kyrie Irving injury update Stick with MavericksGameday for more FREE coverage of the Dallas Mavericks throughout the 2024-25 Season Dallas Mavericks All-Star Kyrie Irving underwent successful surgery to repair his torn left ACL on Wednesday at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City Irving had an ACL tear only in his left knee -- with no damage to any other ligament or the meniscus Irving, 33, sustained the injury late in the first quarter of the Mavericks' 122-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings on March 3 Irving, who made his ninth NBA All-Star team in February, was the only NBA player this season averaging at least 20 points, 40% 3-point shooting and 90% from the free throw line. It's the fifth season in his 14-year career in which he has reached or surpassed those averages -- the second most all time, trailing Golden State's Stephen Curry Before the injury, Irving was averaging 39.3 minutes over his previous 10 games, a stretch that began right after the team dealt co-star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers who was on pace to be an All-NBA selection serving as the Mavericks' best overall player and a leader for the organization He has a $43.9 million player option for the 2025-26 season Monday's game marked only the second time Davis had taken the court for Dallas since coming to the Mavericks in exchange for Doncic at the start of February Davis, already dealing with an abdominal strain at the time of the trade, made his debut in Dallas against the Houston Rockets on Feb 8 -- playing 31 minutes and scoring 26 points to go along with 16 rebounds 7 assists and 3 blocks -- before aggravating his injury 23 hours agoDuration 3:26Several wells have been installed around Irving gas station leak23 hours agoNewsDuration 3:26More than two dozen wellheads have appeared where at least 174,000 litres of diesel leaked from an underground gas station storage tank. The Breakdown | Supplying Canada’s military + Duty Free tariff fearsThe Breakdown - Full Show |17 minutes agoVideo2:01 Video evidence, NHLer testimony raise questions in world junior sexual assault trialThe National |May 2Video4:45 Trump repeats 51st state taunt as Carney prepares for White House visitThe National |May 5Video11:28 It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem as well as another good friend in wide receiver Jalen McMillan.  "I immediately thought of my boy Bucky [Irving] as soon as I got the call," Johnson told reporters after he was picked 31 teams and we’re about to be their kryptonite the whole time It’s going to be a crazy experience and I can’t wait to get there I have a few of my buddies down there with ‘J-Mac’ (Jalen McMillan) being there...".. especially being in the same room with ‘J-Mac’ and then just being there with Bucky because we’re the energizer bunnies We’re some of those guys that we wake up every day in the morning and we’re on We are always going to have a smile on our face and let’s go to work." Johnson and Irving are very similar players even though they play different positions yet they are as elusive as anyone and they can break off a big play at any moment It's not like they're just doing this because the closest defender is a couple yards away or anything like that."I always have been one of those guys that wants to be able to separate," said Johnson You still have to come out here and tackle me I don’t take it for granted...".. It’s like one of those things I try to tie into my game I was always good at breaking tackles and things like that I definitely wanted to be able to make three guys miss That’s the excitement of the game and when you’re watching me play Per Pro Football Focus, Johnson finished with 604 yards after the catch in 2024, which ranked third out of all receivers in the FBS and was more than Bucs' first-rounder Emeka Egbuka who is also known to do a lot of damage with the ball in his hands He also gained an average of 7.4 yards per catch which was third-best out of the 42 eligible receivers with at least 100 targets on the year He has 1,352 yards after the catch since 2023 the Bucs don't have receiver that can do what Johnson does with the ball in his hands Chris Godwin and McMillan are good after the catch He adds an element the Bucs receivers didn't really have before the draft and he can help out on punt returns too. "I can’t wait to get that for Tampa that punt return is mine," Johnson boasted "It’s something I take pride in I would not want to be the receiver that just plays receiver I want to play both – receiver and punt returner That’s my goal in the league – to be a dynamic punt returner and then to have some pieces to the offense and be able to work as a receiver But it won't be easy for Johnson to make the Bucs roster no matter how unique of a player he is and what he brings to the table three guys that aren't going to back down from the challenge Johnson represents. At the same time the Bucs' receiver room is probably the most selfless in the NFL as we all know receivers can put their wants and needs before the team (in both a healthy and non-healthy way) more than others It's an excellent environment for Johnson and he'll learn a lot from two of the best in the game along with everyone else.And he plans on fully using that to his advantage I [will] be able to get notes from Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan – he already had a rookie year so like how did he do it too," said Johnson."I’ve never been one of the guys that just comes into a room and be like this is mine.’ I want to learn first There [are] guys there that know stuff that I’ve never known before so it’s my ability to be a sponge and soak it all in and be able to learn from those guys immediately.” But don't get it twisted: Johnson is elated to be a Buccaneer and he's going to give the franchise everything he has in 2025 and beyond It won't come without extra motivation as he wasn't picked until the pick No that makes his case even stronger when it comes to being the 31 other teams' "kryptonite" Dominating the NFL with his best buddy is already enough incentive but getting passed over 244 times (including the Bucs' previous five selections) certainly takes things up a notch or two."It added fuel to the fire," admitted Johnson they got the best guy that can take the top off whenever and nobody’s going to be able to touch me..."Come tackle me and watch what I do.” By Co-Managing Editor for A to Z Sports since 2022 and have been covering the NFL with focus on the Buccaneers and Commanders Have been a fan of football (especially the Buccaneers) since Blockbuster was an actual thing Lakers forward LeBron James and Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving have seemingly become friendly again over the last few seasons evident tonight in a viral moment shared between the two during Game 5 of Lakers-Timberwolves In the aftermath of a monstrous jam by James, he pointed to a court-side Irving a shoutout posted to the SportsCenter Twitter/X page LeBron pointed to Kyrie after this dunk 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/PYzqMbe8Ra James and Irving played together for the Cleveland Cavaliers winning one of the most epic NBA Finals ever played in 2016 as they overcame a 3-to-1 deficit to the 73-win Warriors and gave the Cavaliers their first-ever NBA Championship Game 7 of that series will be forever remembered for Irving's iconic go-ahead three-pointer USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving sits on the bench against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half at American Airlines Center Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn ImagesThough tensions existed after Irving requested to be traded away in 2017 he and James reconciled in 2019 after a phone call in which Irving admitted fault in how he had handled their time together they have been nothing but complimentary of each other Though they haven't played together in the remaining years of their careers there were times when rumors of a reunion began to circulate particularly in 2022-23 when Irving left Brooklyn he and James met in the 2023 NBA All-Star game engaging in a friendly exchange and demonstrating shared admiration Jacob “Serving” Irving was a remarkable man whose ability to serve and show friendship to others made a significant impact on all who met him inclusive personality and genuine love for all people made him unforgettable He greeted others with his signature bear hug and captivating smile calling them by name consistently making others feel valued and loved He lifted the community by his humble but mighty strength through his ability to have fun and be adventurous as well as the genuine way he would offer support during difficult times by listening and relating was the Student Body President at Lone Peak High School (2013-2014) became a gifted Licensed Massage Therapist successfully led the family business Tile Ram as the General Manager He poured his heart into his relationships throughout his life Jacob’s legacy of kindness and his unwavering commitment to lift others continues to inspire those who know him May we be inspired by his legacy of sharing love and light Jacob is survived by his parents Bryan and Janeal Irving three brothers and two sisters: Benjamin (Samantha) Irving Post a memory: https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/Zg1dOjNh Please click on the link below to watch Jacob's service via live stream: https://zoom.us/j/97013535712 Funeral Services will be held on Saturday September 14 2024 at 11:00 am held in the Alpine West Stake Center (327 S A reception will be held from 9:30 am - 10:45 am prior to the funeral services.  More.css-3hcdeq{margin:0;font-size:1.2rem;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;font-family:Proxima Nova,Proxima Nova Fallback Helvetica,Proxima Nova Fallback Arial;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:0rem;line-height:1.44rem;color:var(--br--palette-foreground__tertiary-mainChannel);}Zach BuckleyApr 19 but free agency isn't too far down the road it might be top of mind—or second behind only the upcoming draft—for the franchises that have already been knocked out of the championship race With that group growing by the completion of the play-in tournament the rumor mill is starting to pick up around some of this summer's top free agents We're here to break down the latest buzz and use to make it educated guesses about what's to come Dallas never really got the chance to see the roster it constructed in his absence And Dallas' plans for Irving run well beyond a hopefully early 2026 appearance The Mavs want Irving "to rip up his [$44 million] player option" and sign a three-year deal that aligns him with Anthony Davis (and general manager Nico Harrison) It's hard to figure out why Irving wouldn't be on board with this plan A 33-year-old rehabbing a serious injury should be open to more financial security and the on-paper fit with Irving and Davis looks seamless Prediction: Irving opts out to sign a longer deal to stay in Dallas Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty ImagesJosh Giddey's first season with the Chicago Bulls was a success—individually at least The fourth-year floor general hit a number of new statistical high marks 1.5 three-pointers and 37.8 percent splash rate a good year for the 6'8" point guard but was it good enough to get him paid in restricted free agency Per Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times Giddey wants "at least $30 million per year." And while it's merely speculation Cowley expects Chicago will hand Giddey the five-year If the Bulls are believers in what Giddey showed down the stretch they should have no trouble thinking he's worth that kind of investment 10.7 rebounds and 9.3 assists while posting an eye-opening 50/45.7/80.9 shooting slash Prediction: Giddey signs a five-year contract to stay in Chicago The Golden State Warriors played their two biggest games of the campaign to date this week: their season finale 7 pick of the 2021 draft and a restricted free agent to be didn't see the floor in either contest "Sometimes things go in a different direction." This all feels like the precursor to an offseason split "The likely situation is [Jonathan Kuminga]'s not going to be on the Warriors next season," Tim Kawakami of the San Francisco Standard said it was probably going to be a tricky situation for him to come back to the Warriors anyway." and Golden State has neither the time nor the touches to help facilitate that growth Prediction: Kuminga is sign-and-traded to the Brooklyn Nets.