Curry"s health lifts Warriors as series shifts to OKC

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With his right elbow wrapped in a brace, Stephen Curry works out with Nick U"Ren (left), special assistant to the head coach, and player development coach Bruce Fraser at the Warriors practice facility in Oakland, Calif. on Friday, May 20, 2016. Golden State faces the Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals Sunday in Oklahoma City. less With his right elbow wrapped in a brace, Stephen Curry works out with Nick U"Ren (left), special assistant to the head coach, and player development coach Bruce Fraser at the Warriors practice facility in ... more Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle

Currys health lifts Warriors as series shifts to OKC

With the swelling already gone from his right elbow, Stephen Curry on Friday was willing to recount his scary dive over the first row seats in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.

I saw it once. Not a lot of help. Thats all Ill say, Curry joked about the fans not catching him during Wednesdays first quarter. I wanted to do a crowd-surfing thing, like at a concert, but they werent ready.

Currys apparent health seemed to put the Warriors in a playful mood, despite the daunting task that awaits.

They leave Saturday for Oklahoma City, one of the most hostile environments for opposing teams in the NBA and a place where the Warriors need to win at least one of the next two games - just to regain home-court advantage in the series.

Its just extremely loud. Its definitely one of the loudest venues in the league, and the fans have had a lot to cheer about the past 6-7 years. Its a great venue, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said. Its all part of it. When youre able to break through and get a win, its a big confidence booster, and its a lot of fun.

Few opponents have had much fun in Oklahoma City.

Chesapeake Energy Arena has hosted 253 consecutive sellout crowds, and most have left celebrating victories. The Thunder went 32-9 at home this season, including a 23-3 record against Western Conference opponents.

Since 2009-10, Oklahoma City is 212-67 (.760) at home - the second-best record in the NBA during that span.

Game 3 is going to be another dog fight that we have to be ready for from the jump, especially in an environment like they have down in OKC, Curry said. Well be ready. I like where our focus is, and we just have to go out and play hard and play with the same kind of spirit that we did (in Game 2).

The Warriors confidence comes from a 27-point Wednesday that tied the series 1-1 and from a record-setting regular season. They won 34 road games, one more than the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls, to give the franchise three consecutive seasons away from home for the first time in history.

One of those road victories came Feb. 27 in Oklahoma City, where the Warriors erased a 14-point deficit to send the game into overtime and Curry made a 37-foot buzzer-beater to win it 121-118.

It was, for sure, the game of the year - in terms of what people will remember from the regular season, Kerr said. It was an incredible shot and a spectacular comeback. Im sure well think about it when were in that arena again, but it doesnt mean anything now.

The Warriors are scheduled to fly to Oklahoma City on Saturday morning and practice there a day ahead of Sundays Game 3. Game 4 will be Tuesday, and Curry isnt expected to be listed on the injury report for either game.

Curry wore a compression sleeve on his bruised right elbow, but he was a full participant in Fridays practice. He said he has full range of motion and described the injury as more uncomfortable than painful.

It doesnt cause any problems mechanically, so I can still use my arm and do what I need to do, he said. It just looks ugly and is a little uncomfortable.

The Warriors will be a little more comfortable if they can win either Game 3 or 4 and regain home-court advantage. As it stands, the Thunder can clinch the series in Game 6 without having to win another road game.

When you go on the road in the playoffs, your motto is always: Go win one game. They did that, Warriors power forward Draymond Green said. Now, its up to us to do our job and go win one game and try to take back home-court advantage. Game 3 will be important. Its not the end-all, be-all, but its a game we want to win.

When you win by the margin we did (in Game 2), it makes it a little bit tougher. Usually, the other team is p****d off, and usually the team that won by that amount relaxes a little bit.

Rusty Simmons is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. E-mail: rsimmons@sfchronicle.com Twitter: Rusty_SFChron

Source: http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Curry-s-health-lifts-Warriors-as-series-shifts-7874396.php

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#NationalSendANudeDay: negli USA si festeggiano i selfie hot

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Se vuoi bene a qualcuno, mandagli un selfie in cui sei nudo. No, non esattamente cos che funziona il #NationalSendANudeDay, non una sorta di San Valentino della nudit su social network: in ogni caso, gli statunitensi in queste ore si sono scatenati. In tanti si sono scattati dei selfie e li hanno pubblicati soprattutto su Twitter - attenendosi o meno alle linee guida del social network in materia di nudit - mentre i pi timidi hanno avuto a disposizione i selfie hot delle star.

Autoscatti che in tutto il mondo abbondano: da Kim Kardashian a James Franco, passando per Miley Cyrus, Emily Ratajkowski, Madonna e molti altri. Si tratta di una tendenza, quella del selfie o dello scatto di nudo, che sta invadendo il mondo dei VIP per diverse ragioni. In gran parte si tratta di proteste, soprattutto di natura femminista, che richiamano il veteroslogan "Io sono mia", ma non solo.

Per il #NationalSendANudeDay, il blogger Perez Hilton, per esempio, ha unito gli scatti allo specchio di Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber e The Game per condividere su Twitter il suo pezzo relativo all"occasione speciale, accompagnando l"immagine con la didascalia: "Per queste celebrit ogni giorno il #NationalSendANudeDay".

Autoironico invece l"attore comico Jason Mewes, che ha pubblicato un fotogramma di una sua scena di nudo. La scena in questione relativa al film commedia "Clerks 2", in cui Mewes interpreta uno spacciatore di marijuana annoiato, che di tanto in tanto si diverte a replicare la scena di Buffalo Bill allo specchio de "Il silenzio degli innocenti".

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All Hail Cher, Queen of the Red Carpet Rebels

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Today, Cherforever glitter-slathered in the collective imagination of generations of her adoring fansturns 70. Eternally relevant, with an (excellent) and highly unfiltered Twitter feed often focused on the current political climate, Cher is still as unapologetic and trailblazing as when she first arrived on the scene. From the early 60s till now, the inky-tressed icon has been the ruler of outr reinventionthe fearless conquistador of sequins!and a red carpet supernova, whether its feathered and bare in Bob Mackie or hand in hand with Marc Jacobs at the 2015 Met Gala.

And really, there is hardly a trend in sight where Cher wasnt there firstfrom crystalized costumes to sky-high headgear, the star set the grounds for pop stars and celebrities today. Even before couples like Kim Kardashian and Kanye West made their bomber jackettrading, ensemble-twinning rounds for the paparazzi, Cher and her crooning partner Sonny Bono were basking in their retro glory while donning the same trippy checkered ensembles. Their usual accessories? Beaming smiles to go with their duets.

When it came to her solo style, Cher delved into more risqu territory. Call her the master of cutouts: The singer knew how to shock in a sliced-and-diced strapped gown whipped with sequins, even back in the early 70s. Look familiar? Kendall Jenner wore a similar incarnation at the Met Gala this past year. Another trend that Cher made her own was ditching her trousers, in an even more daring way than what we have seen on the likes of Rita Ora and Rihanna: Cher made the trouser-less look of a leotard with a cowboy hat pulled down on her face cool, easy, and natural. And that curve-slicked, tight bodysuit isnt just a Rihanna or Jennifer Lopez signature. It was, of course, Cher who stunned in a platinum blue unitard paired with (very Vetements) metallic pirate boots. On the androgynous front, Lady Gaga may make a mean Elvis impersonator, but the singer has nothing on Chers riff on the Kings pompadour and biker jacket, which she wore with all the funk in the world in 2002 at the age of 56.

As for Chers crowning moment, shes the hands-down master of the extravagant headpiece, twice turning up in a Cleopatra-inspired glitz-dripping topper, as well as that unforgettable festival of spikes-meet-feathers on top of her head to go with her almost-n***d Bob Mackie gown at the 1986 Oscars. But Cher can pare it back, too: Her 1972 bejeweled Frida Kahlotype crown was fit for a queen. A queen named Cher.

Here, see the trends that Cher fearlessly wore years ago, and follow their influence to today.

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Christina Milian is almost unrecognizable with new fringe and short hairdo

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She"s normally the queen of the red carpet.

But Christina Milian was almost unrecognisable as she skipped the glamour at LAX in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

The 34-year-old sported new bangs and a bob haircut, which was perhaps a wig, as she strolled through her terminal.

What happened to your beautiful hair?Christina Milian was almost unrecognisable as she skipped the glamour at LAX in Los Angeles on Wednesday

The singer and actress went make-up free for the trip as she covered her face with dark sunglasses.

Completing her attire were baggy sweat pants, a very loose fitting long sleeve top, and trainers.

The singer and actress recently starred on the Fox show, Grandfathered.

Wigging out?The 34-year-old sported new bangs and a bob haircut, which was perhaps a wig, as she strolled through her terminal

The half-hour comedy centered around bachelor and restaurant owner Jimmy, who finds out that he is both a dad and grandfather.

Christina played Vanessa, whose daughter Edie is the granddaughter of John Stamos" character Jimmy Martino.

Just a casual day:Completing her attire were baggy sweat pants, a very loose fitting long sleeve top, and trainers

Next up, Christina is set to star in the TV movie, The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

The film stars a slew of additional talent, including Victoria Justice, Tim Curry (who was also in the original version), and Adam Lambert to name a few.

Christina will play Magenta - A Domestic, a role made famous by Patricia Quinn in 1975.

Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3597877/Christina-Milian-unrecognizable-new-fringe-short-hairdo-goes-make-free-airport.html

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Sara Ramirez to Exit "Grey"s Anatomy" After 10 Seasons

Did "Grey"s Anatomy" Star Sara Ramirez Just Reveal She"s Leaving the Show?
She came into our lives dancing it out in her underwear as orthopedic resident Callie, creator Shonda Rhimes says in send-off

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Sara Ramirez to Exit Greys Anatomy After 10 Seasons

Sara Ramirez is hanging up her lab coat on Greys Anatomy.

It was revealed onThursdays season finale that Ramirez, who plays orthopedic surgeon Dr. Callie Torres on ABCs medical drama, is exiting the series after 10 years.

Im deeply grateful to have spent the last 10 years with my family at Greys Anatomy and ABC but for now Im taking some welcome time off, Ramirez wrote in a statement. Shondas been so incredible to work for and we will definitely continue our conversations, she added in reference to series creator Shonda Rhimes.

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Dr. Callie Torres came into our lives dancing it out in her underwear almost a decade ago and I could not be happier or more proud of her journey, Rhimes wrote. Sara Ramirezs performance inspired me as well as millions of fans each week. We wish her the best on her well-deserved time off.

Ramirez, a Mexico-born singer and actor, rose to prominence more than a decade ago, playing the Lady of the Lake in the original Broadway production of Spamalot.

With an unusually long tenure for a network drama, Greys remains a linchpin of the ABC schedule. This week it was renewed for Season 13, making it one of the longest-running scripted dramas in TV history.

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Source: http://www.chron.com/entertainment/the-wrap/article/Sara-Ramirez-to-Exit-Grey-s-Anatomy-After-7769483.php

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Why Kevin Love"s comparison of LeBron James and Kyrie Irving to former USC RBs LenDale White and Reggie Bush ...

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CLEVELAND, Ohio Following Game 1 of the 2016 Eastern Conference Finals, Cavaliers forward Kevin Love had an interesting comparison for his teammates LeBron James and Kyrie Irving.

He told reporters after the Cavs" 115-84 win that he felt the duo of James and Irving resembled the potent USC running back tandem of LenDale White and Reggie Bush.

When asked after the game, neither James nor Irving had a good answer to give. They might not have liked that comparison, but those that remember the explosive running attack of Thunder and Lightning from USC can make some comparisons between them even though they play different sports.

At USC, White was the power back and Bush was the game-breaker, making explosive plays on the perimeter.

In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, James did the bulk of his work inside the restricted area and Irving befuddled Toronto"s defenders with an array of dribble moves and creative finishes around the basket.

That"s not to say James can"t do that. But his role most of this postseason has been in the post with Irving creating on the outside.

Sounds just like a Thunder and Lightning combo.

At USC in 2005, the year that Bush won, and eventually surrendered, the Heisman trophy, he averaged 8.7 yards per carry, rushing for 1,740 yards and 16 touchdowns.

White rushed for 1,302 yards and 24 touchdowns for the Trojans.

Although those records were vacated due to NCAA violations, there"s no doubt White and Bush were one of the better running back duos in recent memory.

Getting back to basketball, there may be some merit to Love"s comparison.

James, in Game 1, missed just one shot in the restricted area and only took one shot outside of the restricted area.

Irving was 6-for-8 in the restricted area, but was also 5-for-9 from everywhere else on the floor. He hit a couple of mid-range jumpers as well as a 3-pointer. But he also had some nice drives to the basket as well.

Love"s unique comparison may have caught James and Irving off guard. But based on how they played in Game 1, there is some merit to it.

Source: http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2016/05/why_kevin_loves_comparison_of.html

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Trump scores NRA backing and attacks "Heartless Hillary"

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The Second Amendment is on the ballot in November, Trump told the more than 7,000 NRA members gathered here for an annual meeting. I will never let you down. I will protect our Second Amendment. I will protect our country.

"If your preferred candidate dropped out of the race, its time to get over it," NRA leader says.

By Eli Stokols

05/20/16 03:50 PM EDT

Updated 05/20/16 04:47 PM EDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. Despite his past support for gun control, Donald Trump scored the powerful endorsement of the National Rifle Association on Friday and turned immediately to launch a new attack line on his Democratic opponent.

Dubbing her "Heartless Hillary" Clinton, Trump and the NRAs leaders cast the 2016 election in stark terms as a referendum on the likely Democratic nominee that carries long-lasting implications for gun enthusiasts nationwide.

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The Second Amendment is on the ballot in November, Trump told the more than 7,000 NRA members who paid to attend his speech, roughly 10 percent of the 70,000 activists in town for the groups annual meeting. I will never let you down. I will protect our Second Amendment. I will protect our country.

Showcasing his knack for nicknames and speaking in his characteristic vernacular, Trump drew hearty applause and two standing ovations during a speech that focused as much on a broad commitment to restoring the countrys strength as it did on guns and self-defense.

Trump emphasized his commitment to secure the border, a strong military and tougher crime laws. The 30-minute speech amounted to Trumps hardest hitting and most extensive broadsides against Clinton since he secured the GOP nomination earlier this month, portraying his likely general election opponent as weak in all the areas where he is strong.

Hillary Clinton will release violent criminals from jail and put innocent Americans at risk, Trump said. Im going to put criminals behind bars and guarantee that law-abiding Americans have the right to self-defense.

Speaking in broad terms about safety, Trump referenced Wednesday evenings disappearance of an Egyptian airliner and the advent of the terrorist group known as ISIS or ISIL.

Ive been looking at airplanes getting blown up in the air, its just not the same, Trump mused. Were going to bring it back to a real place where we dont have to be afraid.

Paris, Trump continued, is probably the toughest place in the world to have a gun, as he attributed last years ISIL-coordinated terror attack there to the countrys strict gun control laws. If you would have had guns on the other side, Trump said, there wouldnt have been 130 people killed.

Beginning to read his prepared remarks from a teleprompter, Trump accused Clinton of having bad judgment and criticized her for saying the Supreme Court is wrong on the Second Amendment.

But he glossed over his own past support for gun control laws. So, too, did the NRAs leaders, who set the stage for the presumptive GOP nominee by casting the 2016 election as a referendum on Clinton, whose election would lead to a dark future in which gun owners find their names on a national registration list and witness the gradual erosion of their Second Amendment rights.

If she gets just one Supreme Court nomination, you can kiss your guns goodbye, said CEO Wayne LaPierre, who promised NRA members would impact the election and make our country great again.

Chris c*x, the NRAs executive director, also urged the groups members Friday to back Trump, despite his past transgressions on gun issues, in order to prevent a Clinton presidency.

If we dont show up at the polls in force this November, we will witness the end...the end of individual freedom in this country, c*x said. Thats not hyperbole. Its the truth. But first, weve got to get together. It"s time to unite. If your preferred candidate dropped out of the race, its time to get over it.

The focus on demonizing Clinton, not just by LaPierre and c*x but by Trump himself, gave a sense that NRA members and perhaps conservatives more broadly are likely to be motivated this fall by their antipathy toward her, which in many cases is stronger than their positive feelings about Trump.

On the issue of guns, Trump is continuing to rely on his two sons to allay any existing anxieties about his absolute commitment to the NRAs agenda. He began his remarks Friday by noting how much they know about guns and how many guns they own. Next week, Donald Trump, Jr., is scheduled to appear with c*x at an NRA roundtable discussion in Washington with members of Congress to discuss issues affecting sportsmen.

When Trump addressed this same group last year, roughly a month before launching his campaign, he spoke for about eight minutesincluding bringing his sons and a daughter-in-law on stage and explaining, they know more about rifles, they know more about shooting. Beyond a few declarations of I love the Second Amendment, he focused on the tremendously horrible, inconceivable Iran deal and jobs moving to China and Mexico.

Trump didnt always love the NRA. In his 2000 book The America We Deserve, he knocked Republicans who walk the NRA line and refuse even limited restrictions, and said that while he generally opposes gun control, there should be a ban on assault weapons and a longer waiting period.

Following the Newtown school shooting in December 2013, Trump tweeted that President Obamas speech, in which he called for action on gun control, spoke for me and every American.

That was all gone by last summer. Trump told NBC in July that any steps to make buying guns harder starts on the slippery slope, where all of a sudden you are going to violate the Second Amendment. He released his full gun policy platform in September, he rejected any new bans on categories of guns and scoffed at further expanding background checks. Instead, he called for harsher punishments for people who commit violent crimes and fixing the mental health system. Trump also called for expanding gun rights, including making concealed carry permits valid nationwide and allowing guns on military bases and recruiting centers.

Were getting rid of gun-free zones, Trump said again Friday.

Clinton took aim at Trumps toughening position on guns in a tweet last week, pointing to his January declaration in Vermont that he will get rid of gun free zones on school campuses and military bases, promising immediate action.

"My first day, it gets signed, okay? he said. My first day. There"s no more gun-free zones."

As eager as Democrats are to draw a contrast between Clinton and Trump, who they believe is cynically playing on peoples fears, they couldnt resist pointing out the Republicans reversals.

We all know that Donald Trump in the past has been open to some reasonable measures, said Tom Mauser, whose son died in the 1999 Columbine shooting, during a conference call Friday organized by gun control advocates. This is one place where he cannot stray. He has to worship at the altar of the NRA on these issues.

Trumps speech was an effort to reassure gun owners that, whatever their concerns about his past trespasses on their signature issue, that he will be a far better advocate for them and do more to ensure the countrys safety and security than the likely Democratic nominee.

The Second Amendment is important but its not the only issue, said Jim Renner, an NRA member from Eaton, Ohio. I think most people realize its either Trump or whoever wins the Democratic primary, and that thats not really an option.

Many of the activists here who support Trump are more enthusiastic about the opportunity to send a message by electing a political outsider than they are motivated by his position on the Second Amendment or any other singular issue.

Im so sick of the same old, same old in Washington, people who are all in bed with each other and not doing anything for the people of this country, said Katherine Bricking, 53, a nurse from Louisville and a registered Democrat. My whole family are registered Democrats, including my mother who voted for Obama. And this time were all voting for Trump.

But those activists for whom the Second Amendment remains an essential litmus test are skeptical about Trump"s recent conversion to the conservative orthodoxy on guns.

If it were Ted Cruz talking passionately about the Second Amendment, I would be up on my feet because I believe him, said Laura Carno, an NRA member and conservative activist from Colorado Springs who was instrumental in mounting a successful 2013 recall election against Democratic state lawmakers who passed tougher gun control measures.

Im just not sure I believe Trump given all of his flip-flops on this issue. I look forward to him trying to earn my vote, but its an uphill climb. If the election were today, I would probably be bubbling in the circle for Gary Johnson.

Sarah Wheaton contributed to this report.

Source: http://www.politico.com/story/2016/05/donald-trump-nra-guns-223426

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