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Daredevils descend on Zhangjiajie's iconic peaks

Tourists from South Korea take pictures on a glass bridge in Zhangjiajie in May. CHEN ZHENHAI/XINHUA The scenic area is known for its Tianmen Cave, a natural karst cave, which has a height of around 131 meters, a width of approximately 57 meters and a depth of about 60 meters, Ding said. Jean Jacque Wallis from South Africa finished second …

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2 weeks ago

Daredevils descend on Zhangjiajie's iconic peaks

China Daily

Tourists from South Korea take pictures on a glass bridge in Zhangjiajie in May. CHEN ZHENHAI/XINHUA The scenic area is known for its Tianmen Cave, a natural karst cave, which has a height of around 131 meters, a width of approximately 57 meters and a depth of about 60 meters, Ding said. Jean Jacque Wallis from South Africa finished second …

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1 month ago

More logging is proposed to help curb wildfires in the US Pacific Northwest

Associated Press

U.S. officials would allow increased logging on federal lands across the Pacific Northwest in the name of fighting wildfires and boosting rural economies under proposed changes to a sweeping forest management plan that’s been in place for three decades. The U.S. Forest Service proposal, released Friday, would overhaul the Northwest Forest Plan that governs about 38,000 square miles in Oregon, …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ponting reveals the "most talented player" he has seen

Hindustan Times

London, : Former Australian great Ricky Ponting said that former South Africa all-rounder Jacque Kallis is the "most talented player" he has seen and is also "one of the most underrated players ever". Ponting reveals the "most talented player" he has seen Ponting was speaking on Sky Sports Cricket on Saturday. Jacques Kallis made 44, 45 Test hundreds, probably 300 …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin’s state primaries

Associated Press

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. The first, the Democratic primary in the western 3rd Congressional District, pits political activist Rebecca Cooke against state Rep. Katrina Shankland. The same three candidates are competing in both primaries: state Sen. André Jacque, former state Senate President Roger Roth and former Green Bay alder Tony Wied. Polls close at …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Wisconsin doctor who sued to protect abortion access joins congressional race

Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. — A doctor who performs abortions became the first Democratic candidate in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District on Thursday, entering the race for the seat opened up by the surprise retirement of Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher. Two Republicans, state Sen. Andre Jacque and former state Sen. Roger Roth, are running and a third is expected to get in the …

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10 months ago

NBA: Brooklyn Nets fires coach Jacque Vaughn with team in 11th place at the All-Star break

The Hindu

Jacque Vaughn’s strong work guiding the Brooklyn Nets earned him a contract extension at last season’s All-Star break. But Brooklyn’s lack of star power this season has been apparent, and Vaughn lamented last week the minutes restrictions that have kept Ben Simmons and some of his other top players from staying on the floor long enough to give the Nets …

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10 months ago

Nets fire coach Jacque Vaughn with team in 11th place at the All-Star break

Associated Press

Jacque Vaughn’s strong work guiding the Brooklyn Nets earned him a contract extension at last season’s All-Star break. But Brooklyn’s lack of star power this season has been apparent, and Vaughn lamented last week the minutes restrictions that have kept Ben Simmons and some of his other top players from staying on the floor long enough to give the Nets …

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11 months ago

Simons hits winner with 0.2 seconds on the clock as Trail Blazers beat Nets 105-103

Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. — Anfernee Simons started feeling better just in time. Simons hit a winning floater with 0.2 seconds left and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 105-103 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. Cam Johnson’s layup tied the game again, and the Blazers called a timeout with 5.2 seconds left before Simons’ …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Several NBA coaches not buying what Joe Dumars, league are selling on load management

New York Times

In a ballroom at the Peninsula Chicago Hotel last month, Joe Dumars had the NBA’s 30 head coaches sitting upright in their chairs, if not on the edge of their seats. Dumars, the league’s vice president for basketball operations, was at the annual coaches meeting to deliver findings of a study that were at odds with everything every person in …

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1 year, 5 months ago

‘Surrogate parent’ to Rudy Farias reveals years-long suspicions about his mother

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A woman who considered …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Rockets hire former Celtics coach Ime Udoka: Why the move makes sense for Houston

New York Times

By Shams Charania, Kelly Iko and Jared Weiss The Houston Rockets hired former Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka for the same role, the team announced Tuesday. — Weiss GO DEEPER Is former Celtics coach Ime Udoka the answer for the Rockets? What they’re saying Rockets general manager Rafael Stone cited Udoka’s “intelligence, drive and toughness” as being the traits the …

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1 year, 8 months ago

NBA: Brooklyn Nets aren’t expecting Ben Simmons to return this season

The Hindu

The Brooklyn Nets is not expecting guard Ben Simmons to play again this season, though no final decision will be made until the three-time All-Star meets with a back specialist, coach Jacque Vaughn said Saturday. Saturday’s game at Miami marked the 16th in a row that Simmons has missed, and his 32nd absence in 74 Nets games this season. Simmons …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Republican lawmakers propose limiting UW tuition increases

Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. — The Republican head of the state Assembly’s higher education committee wants to limit future University of Wisconsin tuition increases to no more than the rate of inflation, an idea unveiled Tuesday that comes after a decade of frozen tuitions. The proposal from Rep. David Murphy and Sen. Andre Jacque, both Republicans, would prohibit the UW Board of …

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1 year, 9 months ago

NBA: After ‘unacceptable’ setback, Nets visit Hawks

The Hindu

The Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets produced different results when they returned from the All-Star break. I want them to own it and respond.” Since trading Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant at the deadline, the Nets have used the starting five of new additions Spencer Dinwiddie, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith with holdover Nic Claxton in each of …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Vaughn eager to keep building Nets after landing new deal

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Jacque Vaughn was passed over the last time the Brooklyn Nets hired a coach. The Nets gave Vaughn a multiyear contact extension Tuesday, rewarding him for keeping the team in playoff position heading into the final stretch of a season that’s included the trades of All-Stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. “For me, I’m excited about the …

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1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Brooklyn Nets gives coach Jacque Vaughn multiyear contract extension

The Hindu

Jacque Vaughn, who has coached the Brooklyn Nets into playoff position despite the trades of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving during another turbulent season for the franchise, has agreed to a multiyear contract extension. Terms were not disclosed, though general manager Sean Marks said the Nets looked forward to Vaughn leading the team “for years to come.” “Jacque has made …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Nets give coach Jacque Vaughn multiyear contract extension

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Jacque Vaughn, who has coached the Brooklyn Nets into playoff position despite the trades of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving during another turbulent season for the franchise, has agreed to a multiyear contract extension. Terms were not disclosed, though general manager Sean Marks said the Nets looked forward to Vaughn leading the team “for years to come.” …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Irving excused from Nets-Wizards, 1 day after trade request

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving sat out the Brooklyn Nets’ come-from-behind win over Washington on Saturday night, a day after he told the team he would like to be traded. Brooklyn coach Jacque Vaughn said after the Nets’ 125-123 win that Irving did not attend the game and that the player’s absence was excused. He did say Irving “was not …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Joe Mazzulla? Doc Rivers? Jacque Vaughn? Who leads the NBA Coach of the Year race?

New York Times

Selecting an NBA Coach of the Year is a subjective endeavor. To answer that question, we turned to three members of The Athletic’s NBA staff who voted for the award last year: Sam Amick, James L. Edwards III and Josh Robbins. Amick: This might be another outlier year on this front, and I’d be entirely comfortable with that being the …

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1 year, 11 months ago

NBA: Nets Edge Heat but Kevin Durant Limps Out, 76ers Cruise Past Pistons

News 18

The Brooklyn Nets eked out a 102-101 NBA victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday on Royce O’Neale’s game-winner but saw superstar Kevin Durant limp out with a knee injury in the third quarter. Durant, averaging 30 points per game for the surging Nets, was hurt with little more than a minute remaining in the third when Australian teammate Ben …

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2 years ago

Celtics snap Nets' 4-game winning streak with 103-92 win

China Daily

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown look to drive past Brooklyn Nets forward Nic Claxton in the second quarter at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA, December 4, 2022. NEW YORK — Jaylen Brown had 34 points and 10 rebounds, Jayson Tatum added 29 points and 11 boards and the Boston Celtics' snapped the Brooklyn Nets' four-game winning streak with a …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Nets make Jacque Vaughn coach, decide against Udoka pursuit

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Jacque Vaughn knew when he moved into Steve Nash’s seat that he might just be keeping it warm for Ime Udoka. “Over the course of this last week, these last sort of four games, it became evident that we didn’t need to look elsewhere,” Marks said. That could change going forward in the position that I’m in …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Nets passing on Ime Udoka means he’s still Celtics’ problem: King

New York Times

BOSTON — The Celtics needed to digest another surprise Wednesday when the Brooklyn Nets hired someone other than Ime Udoka to replace Steve Nash as head coach. But from Boston’s perspective, he might as well be called “not Ime Udoka.” Before settling on Vaughn, the Nets were expected to hire Udoka as Nash’s successor. After rolling Detroit on Wednesday night, …

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Daredevils descend on Zhangjiajie's iconic peaks

Daredevils descend on Zhangjiajie's iconic peaks

More logging is proposed to help curb wildfires in the US Pacific Northwest

Ponting reveals the "most talented player" he has seen

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin’s state primaries

Wisconsin doctor who sued to protect abortion access joins congressional race

NBA: Brooklyn Nets fires coach Jacque Vaughn with team in 11th place at the All-Star break

Nets fire coach Jacque Vaughn with team in 11th place at the All-Star break

Simons hits winner with 0.2 seconds on the clock as Trail Blazers beat Nets 105-103

Several NBA coaches not buying what Joe Dumars, league are selling on load management

‘Surrogate parent’ to Rudy Farias reveals years-long suspicions about his mother

Rockets hire former Celtics coach Ime Udoka: Why the move makes sense for Houston

NBA: Brooklyn Nets aren’t expecting Ben Simmons to return this season

Republican lawmakers propose limiting UW tuition increases

NBA: After ‘unacceptable’ setback, Nets visit Hawks

Vaughn eager to keep building Nets after landing new deal

NBA: Brooklyn Nets gives coach Jacque Vaughn multiyear contract extension

Nets give coach Jacque Vaughn multiyear contract extension

Irving excused from Nets-Wizards, 1 day after trade request

Joe Mazzulla? Doc Rivers? Jacque Vaughn? Who leads the NBA Coach of the Year race?

NBA: Nets Edge Heat but Kevin Durant Limps Out, 76ers Cruise Past Pistons

Celtics snap Nets' 4-game winning streak with 103-92 win

Nets make Jacque Vaughn coach, decide against Udoka pursuit

Nets passing on Ime Udoka means he’s still Celtics’ problem: King