Three thoughts on the Utah Jazz’s 127-108 win over the Golden State Warriors from Salt Lake Tribune Jazz beat writer Andy Larsen.1. As dominating a win as you’ll see in the NBALook at this win-expectancy chart. The Jazz came in as 7.5 point favorites tonight at home, so they were already favored to win the game, but the Jazz put it completely away quickly:From Inpredictable. … [Read more...] about The Triple Team: Jazz cruise to dominating win over Warriors thanks to smart defense and good shooting
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State colleges: Utah falls to 10th-ranked Arizona in women’s basketball
The Utah women’s basketball team cut a 19-point fourth-quarter deficit to six points, but the No. 10 Arizona Wildcats responded with a 6-0 run and handed the Utes a 66-54 defeat Friday in Tucson, Ariz.Utah (3-9, 2-9 Pac-12) got off to a good start, holding Arizona to 22% shooting and leading 11-10 after one quarter. But six turnovers by Utah in the second quarter helped the … [Read more...] about State colleges: Utah falls to 10th-ranked Arizona in women’s basketball
USAGM Chief Fires Trump Allies Over Radio Free Europe And Other Networks
Acting USAGM CEO Kelu Chao continued her sweep of federally funded international broadcasters to remove leaders linked to former President Donald Trump. On Friday evening, she fired the recently appointed presidents and boards of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks named by her predecessor, Trump loyalist Michael Pack. … [Read more...] about USAGM Chief Fires Trump Allies Over Radio Free Europe And Other Networks
After A Year Battling COVID-19, Drug Treatments Get A Mixed Report Card
Enlarge this image A nurse tends to a Covid-19 patient in the intensive care unit at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley, Calif., on Jan. 11. Ariana Drehsler/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Ariana Drehsler/AFP via Getty Images Drugs to treat COVID-19 are being fast-tracked for development, but the pace can't match the astonishing … [Read more...] about After A Year Battling COVID-19, Drug Treatments Get A Mixed Report Card
The Triple Team: Donovan Mitchell puts up efficient all-around game as Jazz win 7th straight
Three thoughts on the Utah Jazz’s 129-118 win over the New Orleans Pelicans from Salt Lake Tribune beat writer Andy Larsen.1. Donovan Mitchell’s efficient all-around gameDonovan Mitchell was absolutely terrific tonight: 36 points on 11-19 shooting, including 6-8 from deep and 8-8 from the free-throw line. He also had seven rebounds and five assists and a block, though added … [Read more...] about The Triple Team: Donovan Mitchell puts up efficient all-around game as Jazz win 7th straight