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Devin Booker is getting fed up with the Phoenix Suns' habit of faltering in the fourth quarter, blowing leads, or making games closer than necessary. After watching the Cleveland Cavaliers chip away at their once 28-point lead to start the second half on Wednesday night, his frustration likely hit a boiling point. So, he took matters into his own hands, stepping up to score nine crucial points in an 11-2 run, leading to a 122-101 victory before a packed crowd of 17,071 at Footprint Center. This surge put the Suns comfortably ahead, 88-68, after the Cavaliers had closed the gap to 11 points with 6:59 remaining in the third quarter, following a 19-3 run of their own.

In a recent game against the Thunder, Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault compared the Celtics' performance this season to a high-performance Ferrari, highlighting their dominance on the court. The Celtics secured another win, further solidifying their position as a top team as the playoffs draw near.

After trading away Jerry Jeudy, the Denver Broncos quickly moved to fill the gap by signing Josh Reynolds in free agency. With this addition, the Broncos now boast decent depth at the wide receiver position, but they're not stopping there – they're still on the lookout for more talent to bolster their ranks.

Exciting news for golf fans: all signs point to Tiger Woods teeing off at the Masters next week. But there's a burning question on everyone's mind: how will his body hold up? His longtime friend and former Stanford teammate, Notah Begay III, revealed that Woods is facing significant challenges. Despite having zero mobility in his left ankle and serious back issues, Woods is determined to play.

President Biden issued a rare direct rebuke of Israel on Tuesday following an Israeli strike that killed seven workers from the José Andrés-run World Central Kitchen. He emphasized that such incidents weren't standalone and reflected the broader challenges of aid distribution in Gaza. The situation has made it tough for aid workers to provide crucial help to civilians, highlighting the need for more protection for those delivering aid.

In a recent development, a New York judge rejected Donald Trump's request to postpone his trial, set for April 15, regarding hush money paid to a porn star. This denial comes as Trump sought a delay until the U.S. Supreme Court weighs in on his claim to presidential immunity in a separate criminal case. The former president asserts that he is immune from federal prosecution in his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. However, Justice Juan Merchan ruled that Trump had waited too long to raise this issue, stating that "Defendant had myriad opportunities to raise the claim of presidential immunity well before March 7, 2024."

Rebel Wilson dishes out in her latest memoir "Rebel Rising" about the time she skillfully negotiated a hefty $10 million paycheck for reprising her role as Fat Amy in "Pitch Perfect 3" (via People). This lucrative deal truly underscored the stellar career Wilson had carved out for herself, especially considering she only bagged $3,500 for her breakout role in 2011's "Bridesmaids."

In a surprising turn of events, Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley have announced their decision to divorce, marking the end of a legendary hip-hop romance. The couple, who tied the knot in 2019, took to their social media accounts to share a heartfelt joint statement, revealing that they have mutually agreed to part ways after a period of separation.

The coaching staff for Michigan State basketball is set to undergo some changes next season, with another assistant coach moving on to a head coaching position. Mark Montgomery, who has been part of Tom Izzo's coaching team twice after playing for MSU over 30 years ago, has been appointed as the new head coach at Detroit Mercy, as announced by the school on Wednesday. Montgomery expressed his excitement, saying, "Growing up in the area, you heard about the history of the University, the great players, the atmosphere, and historic Calihan Hall. Those teams were nationally known and they played the best and beat the best. I am so honored and humbled to lead the program back to where it was."

Exciting news for Houston Astros fans! The team's starting rotation is about to get a major boost with ace Justin Verlander gearing up for a rehab start with the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, the Astros' Triple-A affiliate. Astros manager Joe Espada shared this update with the media ahead of Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Get ready for an exciting matchup as the Phoenix Suns (44-31) get set to host the Cleveland Cavaliers (46-30) this Wednesday at 7 p.m.! The game will be broadcasted live on Arizona's Family (Ch. 3) and ESPN.

The Orioles showed some real grit last night, turning the game around with a thrilling comeback against the Kansas City Royals. Despite a slow start, with just one hit in the first seven innings, they rallied from a three-run deficit to snatch a 4-3 victory, capped off by a clutch two-run, walk-off single by catcher James McCann.

In a repeat occurrence within just five months, the FBI and other law enforcement groups were back at it, combing through farms in New York, scouring the grounds for any signs of buried bodies. This mission is part of an ongoing probe into the activities of the notorious Gambino crime family. The searches, suspected to be hunting grounds for a "Gambino graveyard," revisited the same two Orange County locations targeted in November 2023: one on Hampton Road in Goshen and another nearby at Campbell Hall Farm on Hamptonburgh Road.

A major earthquake, registering at a powerful 7.4 magnitude, rattled Taiwan on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction in the southern city of Hualien and triggering tsunami warnings across the region, including Taiwan, southern Japan, and the Philippines.

Sean "Diddy" Combs' lavish mansions recently made headlines following a Homeland Security raid. The investigation, related to human trafficking, has left many wondering about the fate of his impressive real estate portfolio. Legal experts suggest that for any action to be taken against his properties, Combs would first need to be formally charged with a crime.

The Golden State Warriors are on fire, blazing through four straight wins on the road. But surprisingly, they hit a rough patch when they played at home at San Francisco's Chase Center.

Michigan football's starting left tackle next season is likely to be Myles Hinton if everything pans out as expected. The 6-foot-6 lineman has been working hard to trim down, estimating himself to be in the "high 320s, low 330s," a significant drop from the 340 pounds he played at last year. He aims to maintain this weight when the season kicks off in late August. His physique aligns perfectly with the expectations of his new position coach, Grant Newsome, who couldn't contain his excitement the day before.

The Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott might be heading for a split. Despite their public support for Prescott, the Cowboys haven't extended his contract, hinting at a potential departure. If they let him go, the 30-year-old could hit unrestricted free agency next March. ESPN's Adam Schefter thinks this could lead to a bidding war, with quarterback-needy teams like the New York Giants swooping in to snag Prescott.

Two weeks before the chaos unfolded in the Moscow suburbs, U.S. officials had tipped off their Russian counterparts about potential trouble brewing at Crocus City Hall, a hotspot for concerts. This revelation sheds light on Washington’s confidence in intelligence pointing to an impending attack, directly contradicting Moscow's claims of vague warnings. The fact that the hall was identified as a potential target unveils a new layer of questions regarding the Russian authorities' failure to bolster security, especially considering the tragic outcome with over 140 lives lost and the venue set ablaze.

Comedian Joe Flaherty, a founding member of the beloved Canadian sketch series "SCTV," passed away at the age of 82. His daughter Gudrun shared on Tuesday that Flaherty died following a brief illness.