10 Observations from Gonzaga’s win over UNC

Was that fun or what? Yes, it wasn’t quite the caliber of competition that both programs hoped for with the wounded Tar Heels just trying to keep the leaking ship afloat without Cole Anthony at the controls. Regardless, Gonzaga and UNC did the basketball world a service by making this game happen. Here’s hoping it’s not the last time we saw the baby blue uniforms in The Kennel.

1.If both teams were healthy,

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James Wiseman withdraws from Memphis, begins preparing for NBA draft

MEMPHIS – James Wiseman has formally withdrawn from the University of Memphis, the freshman star confirmed on his Instagram on Thursday.

Wiseman will immediately begin preparing for the NBA draft, he posted. The Tigers’ 7-foot-1 preseason All-American is viewed as a potential No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA draft, according to several projections.

The former East High star and Nashville native played in three games for the Memphis Tigers before being ruled ineligible by the NCAA.

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Adam Driver told NPR he didn’t like to hear himself sing. They played a clip anyway, and he walked out.

With three concurrent starring roles in buzzworthy films this season, actor Adam Driver was an obvious choice for an interview on “Fresh Air,” the popular and influential NPR talk show produced by WHYY.

Now, Driver and “Fresh Air” are making headlines not for the interview, but for the interview that wasn’t.

On Tuesday, the Daily Beast reported that Driver left in the middle of his interview taped earlier this month.

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Everything you need to know about snow squalls

(CNN)A snow squall was moving through the Northeast on Wednesday evening, with an official warning issued earlier for parts of New York, Connecticut and New Jersey.

The term “snow squall” is relatively new at the National Weather Service, which started using it about a year ago. Here’s what it means and how a snow squall could affect you.
What is a snow squall?
A snow squall is basically a short but ferocious burst of heavy snow and strong wing,

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‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ actor Brian Tarantina died of accidental overdose, according to medical examiner

Brian Tarantina was best known as Bootsy on “Gilmore Girls” and Jackie on “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”

By Gwen Aviles
“Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” actor Brian Tarantina died of an accidental drug overdose, according to the New York City Medical Examiner’s office.

Tarantina died Nov. 2 at age 60 from intoxication due to the combined effects of fentanyl, heroin, diazepam and cocaine, Aja Worthy-Davis, executive director of public affairs for the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner,

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Everything Jason Derulo Has Said About His Viral Underwear Instagram Photo Controversy

The internet hasn’t been able to stop talking about Jason Derulo’s “anaconda” since he shared the steamy since-removed Instagram on Nov. 21

Over the past month, Jason Derulo has continued to generate buzz and throw the internet for a loop — and not because of his music or his acting.

In late November, the Cats star, 30, shared a since-removed photo of himself wearing nothing but tight, black boxer-briefs on his Instagram.

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‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Trailer Takes A Ride Into The Comfort Zone

This second Top Gun: Maverick trailer offers almost nothing of value that we didn’t get from the first teaser back in July. There’s no real plot, no rundown of new characters and little in the way of thematic content beyond rehashing the greatest hits moments (Cruise on a motorcycle, a volley game game, hot men sans shirts, aerial tricks, familiar music, etc.) from the first Top Gun. Is this cause for concern, or are they just holding their cards until the third and presumably final trailer later next year?

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Drew Brees breaks Peyton Manning’s NFL record for career passing touchdowns

On Monday, Drew Brees set himself apart from all other passers in NFL history. But the New Orleans Saints quarterback’s singular standing might not be safe for long.

Brees broke the NFL record for career touchdown passes by an NFL player by throwing his third scoring strike of the night, and 540th overall, in a 34-7 win over the Indianapolis Colts. He eclipsed the mark previously held by former Colts and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning,

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Broncos vs. Chiefs: Alex Okafor ruled out with chest injury

Shortly after collecting his fifth sack of the season, Chiefs defensive end Alex Okafor was declared out for the rest of the game with a chest injury.
The Kansas City Chiefs have ruled out defensive end Alex Okafor for the rest of the game against the Denver Broncos here in Week 15 with a chest injury.

Okafor had just picked up his fifth sack of the season with a takedown of Broncos rookie quarterback Drew Lock earlier in the game whenever he was taken out.

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Rookie RB Miles Sanders, former practice-squad WR Greg Ward save Eagles in win over Redskins

LANDOVER, Md. – The Eagles’ season was saved by a rookie running back who wouldn’t be denied and a practice-squad wide receiver who saved his best work for the final drive.

Miles Sanders ran for a career-high 122 yards and added 50 more receiving, and Greg Ward had 7 catches for 61 yards. That included the game-winning touchdown, a 4-yard reception with 26 seconds left.

Nigel Bradham ended the game with a fumble return touchdown of 47 yards,

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