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Julius Randle is relaxed and ready for pivotal Game 3 vs. Cavs: ‘Having the most fun in my career’

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:52 GMT

The temperature read on Julius Randle –— two days after a defeat ended in anger because he was fouled on his butt by Jarrett Allen — was cooler than a polar bear’s toenails.The Knicks power forward, not frequently an engaging interview, smiled through his session with reporters Thursday, clearly eager for Friday’s tipoff of the pivotal Game 3.“I’m probably having the most fun that I’ve had in my nine-year career in the league,”  Randle told reporters at the Knicks’ practice facility in Tarrytown. “The game-to-game adjustments, the gamesmanship. Intensity. All that type of stuff. It’s fun for me because it’s a test on my mental, and I feel great. I don’t know, I just enjoy it.“I’m just having fun. It’s a lot of fun. I can’t lie.”The game represents the first postseason contest at Madison Square Garden since Trae Young eliminated the Knicks in 2021, when the Hawks poi...

Giants’ Joe Schoen: ‘Dialogue’s good’ with Dexter Lawrence and ‘it takes two to get a deal done’

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:52 GMT

Giants GM Joe Schoen said Thursday that the “dialogue’s good” with Dexter Lawrence’s agents despite the defensive tackle’s spring absence related to his contract situation.“I’ve talked to Dexter’s representatives this week,” Schoen said. “The dialogue’s good there. It’s hard this time of year. We’re deep into the draft and the draft prep, but we’ve had good conversations with Dexter’s representatives. And we’ll see where that stands moving forward.”Schoen said “Dexter knows how we feel about him” and “knows he’s an important part of the organization. But the GM said, “there’s a business side to it, too.”“It takes two to get a deal done,” he added.Lawrence, 25, is seeking a lucrative contract extension entering the fifth and final year of his rookie deal after making second-team All-Pro in 2022. Jets first-team All-Pro Quinnen Wil...

Environmental vandals deflate tires of 43 SUVs in Beacon Hill

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:52 GMT

Dozens of people in Beacon Hill woke up to a rude awakening Thursday when they found the tires of their SUVs deflated.The culprit: an international environmental activism group dubbed the “Tyre Extinguishers.”Venturing into Boston for the first time, the Tyre Extinguishers deflated the tires of 43 luxury SUVs late Wednesday night to address what they say is a climate emergency felt around the world.“The group took this action to render the large greenhouse gas emitting vehicles unusable, directly preventing the outpouring of emission from the vehicles into our atmosphere which further contribute to climate change and air pollution,” according to a release, sent early Thursday morning.The vandals didn’t target electric or hybrid vehicles nor any vehicles with handicap signage, the group stated. Owners of “large, luxury, gas-powered SUVs” received leaflets on their cars explaining why they were impacted and imploring them to stop using what the Tyre Extinguishers dee...

What to watch: ‘Dead Ringers’ is back and more creepy than ever

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:52 GMT

Rachel Weisz doubles down with two chilling and unforgettable performances in Amazon Prime’s limited series “Dead Ringers,” which serves up a bold vision of a twisted classic.It debuts this weekend, and tops our list of what to see, along with the conservationist-themed “Wild Life,” the historical biopic “Chevalier” and “Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant.”Here’s our roundup.“Dead Ringers”: It takes nerve to remake a David Cronenberg classic, particularly if you’re taking on the Canadian master of shock’s 1988 psychological squirm-fest about deranged twin gynecologists (Jeremy Irons) mishandling too many patients and too many forceps.But executive producer and director Sean Durkin has accomplished just that for Amazon Prime with a limited series of six truly horrifying stand-alone episodes. He and other directors — including the incredible Karyn Kusama — and a team of screenwriters have even improved on the original. Their “Dead Ringers” chooses smartly in the departures and asides they mak...

Tech review: Boulies Elite Max Gaming Chair is built for large people, like me

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:52 GMT

Jim Rossman | Tribune News ServiceI’ve broken a chair or two in my day.I don’t say that to brag. I’m a big guy, and I’m hard on my office chairs. I said “chairs” because if I use a chair long enough, I’m going to break something on it. Maybe the lift mechanism, maybe the recline, maybe a wheel.Let’s just say I’m 6 foot 2 inches and my doctor would love for me to lose some weight.It is refreshing (and long overdue) for me to find a chair made for people exactly my size.An interesting part about being a tech reviewer is when I publish a review for a product, I get a lot of other companies who have items in the same category (like keyboards, power stations, chairs) that reach out to ask you to review their product as well. About six weeks ago I reviewed a gaming chair from Vertagear.This week I’m reviewing the Boulies Elite Max Gaming Chair.The specs that got my attention about the Elite Max are the height and weight capacities.The Elite Max is designed for people from 5 foot 10 inches...

Vintage Chicago Tribune: Watch and revisit ‘The Mystery of Al Capone’s Vaults’ hosted by Geraldo Rivera

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:52 GMT

The most exhilarating live television event of 1986 was the Chicago Bears winning Super Bowl XX, for some.For others, it was a two-hour broadcast from a basement.On April 21, 1986 — 37 years ago — Geraldo Rivera hosted “The Mystery of Al Capone’s Vaults” from the depths of the former Lexington Hotel at Michigan Avenue and Cermak Road on the city’s Near South Side.Chicago Outfit boss Al Capone once used the hotel as his headquarters and a cast of characters speculated that his belongings, bootleg liquor and even the remains of his enemies might be found inside a cement crypt at the site.Spoiler alert: The early experiment in unscripted programming was one of the most fascinating busts in Chicago history.Rivera may have walked out of the hotel empty-handed, but the show’s incredible ratings delivered him a long-term talk show deal.Capone’s riches, by the way, were eventually found decades later — thousands of miles away from Chicag...

Matt Patricia reportedly leaving Patriots for new coaching job in NFC

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:52 GMT

Former Patriots offensive play-caller and offensive line coach Matt Patricia is flying south.During a pre-draft press conference Thursday, Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said he is trending toward hiring Patricia for a role on his staff. Minutes later, ESPN reported Patricia and the Eagles have officially reached terms to make him a senior defensive assistant.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | NFL Draft 2023: Lukas Van Ness and 7 potential Patriots pass rushers to watch New England Patriots | Guregian: Patriots OC Bill O’Brien hopes to purge last year from the system New England Patriots | Jerod Mayo talks returning to Patriots, new role: ‘It would take a lot for me to leave’ New England Patriots | Patriots sign restricted free agent DB Myles Bryant New England Patriots | NFL Draft 2023: Jaxon Smith-Njigba and 9 potential Patriots WR picks to watch “Obviously (Patricia)’s re...

Healthy, motivated Xavien Howard out to prove he’s not ‘washed’ in new Dolphins defense

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:52 GMT

There’s plenty of reason to believe Xavien Howard can have a bounce-back 2023 season.The Miami Dolphins cornerback has an offseason to allow last year’s groin injuries to settle down. He has a top defensive mind in the game now leading the unit with the hiring of defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, whose array of zone coverages could benefit Howard. And he has another elite cornerback joining him in the secondary in Jalen Ramsey.But what might fuel Howard the most is the perception that his career is on the decline as the four-time Pro Bowler turns 30 July 4.“Just seeing people saying I’m washed, I’m getting older and stuff like that,” Howard said Wednesday in a news conference at team facilities after the Dolphins opened their offseason workout program Monday. “Just a little bit of motivation. People are going to say this and say that. I’ve been proving the critics wrong my whole life, so it’s nothing new.”Sure, Howard was n...

Prep basketball star Mikey Williams faces judge

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:52 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Local high school basketball star Mikey Williams pleaded not guilty Thursday to several counts following his arrest last week.The 18-year-old San Ysidro High School senior, who appeared for his arraignment via video conference, was formally charged with five counts of assault with a firearm and one count of shooting at an occupied vehicle. Attorney Troy Owens entered the not guilty pleas for Williams.Williams faces a maximum of up to 28 years behind bars if convicted of all charges, San Diego County Deputy District Attorney George Modlin told reporters outside the El Cajon courtroom. According to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department, Williams was arrested in connection with an altercation that occurred just before midnight on March 27. Jail records show Williams was arrested near the 2600 block of Bratton Valley Road in the Jamul area around 3:30 p.m. on April 13. Prep basketball star Mikey Williams arrested on suspicion of assault with deadly weapon The March in...

Fernando Tatis Jr. mural pops up in Chula Vista ahead of return

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:52 GMT

CHULA VISTA, Calif. — A mural depicting San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. was painted in Chula Vista ahead of his return to the lineup Thursday.The Padres superstar slugger will return from an 80-game PED suspension Thursday night in Arizona. Fernando Tatis Jr. set to return from suspension Thursday The mural was done by Ground Floor Murals, which has done several Padres-themed projects around San Diego County, depicting team legends like Tony Gwynn and Trevor Hoffman, current stars like Manny Machado, Joe Musgrove and Yu Darvish and even the renowned "San Diegoose."The new Tatis Jr. mural is located in the alley of Third Avenue and Davidson Street in Chula Vista.The mural depicts Tatis Jr. with the caption "The wait is over" in anticipation of his return to the Padres lineup after missing the entire 2022 season due to injury and suspension. Fernando Tatis Jr. set to return from suspension Thursday “For me personally, I’ve been waiting for this Tatis thing for a while,” s...