Malone talked with CSNBayArea.com about his firing in an exclusive interview, during which he came off as gracious and appreciative. MORE: Top NBA moments in 2014 | Mavericks complete trade for Rondo | Parker, other ACL patients, will experience better results “I was surprised given the progress the team was making but being around the NBA, I know the rigors of the business,” Malone said, according to CSNBayArea.com. Truth is, the Kings were not introduced to the downside of the 2014-15 season until star DeMarcus Cousins came down with viral meningitis....

The first baseman didn't start Wednesday night's game against the Chicago White Sox because of a dislocated ring finger on his left hand. Napoli was injured during a headfirst slide on Tuesday. "I'm definitely tender, which was probably expected with what I did to it," he said. "I'm doing treatment, trying to get that swelling out of there. It's feeling better and better as I go. I'm going to do as much treatment on it as possible....

Miller, a senior advisor and speechwriter for President Donald Trump, tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, adding to a growing coronavirus outbreak at the White House that includes the president, first lady and numerous top aides. His wife, Katie Miller, is Pence’s communications director and had the virus earlier this year. She traveled with Pence to Salt Lake City ahead of his debate on Wednesday against Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris, but has left after her husband tested positive....

Marc Short, Mike Pence’s chief of staff, told Fox News on Monday that Trump couldn’t have had any “racist motives” in his social media posts because he selected Elaine Chao to serve as his secretary of transportation. Chao was born in Taiwan and immigrated to the United States as a child. Short said that when Chao moved to America she was “unable to speak English” but eventually became a naturalized citizen....

Pompeo’s latest comments come after President Donald Trump appeared to downplay disinformation by foreign states, saying “every country does it” during an interview with Fox & Friends on Monday. Reports of the new strain of coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 disease first emerged from China in Wuhan, a large city in its central Hubei province. Research is continuing into the specific origin of the virus, which is believed to have come from bats....

“I’m gonna fight Lennox Lewis in September,” the former undisputed world heavyweight champion was quoted as saying by TMZ on Wednesday. At 55 years of age, Lewis is a year older than Tyson. Lewis (42-2-1, 32 KOs) defeated Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) in eight rounds in June 2002 at The Pyramid Arena in Memphis, Tennessee, to remain the unified heavyweight world champion. Originally scheduled to be held in Las Vegas, the fight was relocated to Memphis after Nevada authorities refused to grant Tyson a license following a brawl that erupted in January 2002 at a press conference held in New York City to promote the bout....

White, who led the Jets to a 34-31 upset of the Bengals in Week 8, left his Week 9 start against the Colts at the end of the first quarter Thursday. According to the Fox broadcast, White suffered an injury to his throwing arm. MORE: Colts vs. Jets live score, updates, highlights White was replaced by Josh Johnson to start the Jets’ first drive of the second quarter and eventually the remainder of the game....

The acclaimed series scooped the Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television trophy at the ceremony, beating a list of contenders that included Pam and Tommy, The Dropout and Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. And as he ascended the stage at Beverly Hills’ Beverly Hilton, White—who created, wrote and directed the series—pointed out that there were many people in the audience of celebrities and powerful executives who overlooked the HBO hit....

The 30-year-old missed the Super Eagles’ 1-0 victory over Poland at the Municipal Stadium owing to work permit issues at this base in China. And again, the former Chelsea midfielder will not be present when Gernot Rohr’s men tackle Mladen Krstajic’s side at the Hive Stadium as he is yet to resolve the issue. Frustrated by his unavailability for the tie, the midfielder has taken to the social media to express his feelings....

Gorbachev, 91, died following a long illness, according to a statement from the Central Clinical Hospital. More information about his death was not immediately available. Gorbachev served as the last leader of the Soviet Union. Under his rule, the Soviet Union saw a series of reforms that ultimately ended in the country’s collapse in 1991. Six years later in 1997, Gorbachev filmed a Pizza Hut commercial that was broadcast internationally—but not in Russia, where he remained unpopular for years after the Soviet Union’s collapse....

This article explains the history, goals, benefits, and drawbacks of milieu therapy and how to get started with the approach. Milieu Therapy for Mental Health Milieu therapy focuses on changing a patient’s surroundings, especially the social and physical elements, to promote healthier emotions and behaviors. Examples of milieu therapy include a children’s therapy office that looks like a playroom, an addiction treatment facility with enrichment activities, and a staff lounge where workers can share their concerns....

In a roughly two-hour hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, lawmakers and the top brass of the Defense Department discussed the results of a recent report from the Government Accountability Office. The report found that military oversight of physical living conditions is limited in some cases. Meanwhile, the metrics developed to gauge the performance of the private companies that control housing on U.S. military bases may not be accurately assessing what housing conditions are like....

Head coach of the Indonesia Under-23 Luis Milla is delighted that Egy Maulana Vikri has managed to realise his dreams of playing in Europe. Egy was officially announced by top tier Polish club Lechia Gdansk yesterday. Originating from Medan, Egy will be part of the Lechia squad for the next three seasons and Milla is hoping that Egy can have a good career in Europe, especially in Poland where the culture is very different from Indonesia....

It’s no surprise that the two groups have bonded. Though the Moms had plenty of grass-roots supporters, they had little experience in running a big nonprofit organization. When phone calls from supporters poured into headquarters after the big march last spring, the Moms didn’t have enough staffers in place to deal with the deluge. Michael Barnes, president of the Brady Campaign, had the opposite problem. The group had a solid 26-year track record, but no grass-roots troops....

The image is blurry and the camera shakes as Kristine De la Cruz anxiously follows her husband out of their family car. The clearest thing in the video, however, might be the most important: the sound of the impact that ICE’s arrests can have on the families they target, as the gut-wrenching screams of De la Cruz-Espinoza’s daughters can be heard ringing out. According to Voces de la Frontera, an immigration advocacy group in Milwaukee, De la Cruz-Espinoza, who goes by “Alex,” had been sitting in his family car with his wife and three young daughters when he was “torn from his family” by ICE....

As you can probably imagine, things get a little rowdy when fans all over the world get a chance to weigh in on the latest choices, but it’s a democratic election, and the people will speak their minds ahead of a live stream happening on Saturday, October 15. That means there’s just about 24 hours before an official decision surrounding the new Minecraft mob is locked in. But this year, things have changed quite a bit when it comes to voting....

Gems are also often “liked” and “loved” gifts. If you’re trying to build up friendship points, it’s good to have spare gems around! Speaking of gold, there’s a way to change the profit margins in Stardew Valley if you’re looking for an increased challenge. Ultimately, when choosing, you should consider your playstyle. If you value faster tool upgrades, Miner is great. If you value an early source of additional gold and gifts, the Geologist is the way to go!...

Firefighters were called to the 2200 block of Northeast 5th Street near Northeast 22nd Avenue just before 7 p.m. Monday to find thick smoke billowing through the windows and flames erupting from the church roof. “Crews continuing to battle heavy fire throughout the structure, the roof and in the bell tower,” the Minneapolis Fire Department tweeted about one hour after arriving on the scene. Footage shared by local media and over social media showed the Sacred Heart of Jesus Polish National Catholic Church blanketed by smoke and heavy flames protruding up to the bell tower....

Images and footage from the scene show fires burning inside the 3rd Precinct building, after demonstrators forced their way in last night. The station was evacuated “in the interest of the safety of our personnel,” authorities said in a statement. The statement added: “Protesters forcibly entered the building and have ignited several fires.” Protesters had earlier surrounded the building, while police used tear gas and rubber bullets in an attempt to disperse demonstrators....

Davis, 28, has appeared in a club-record 169 games for Minnesota, earning NASL Best XI honors each of the past three seasons. A second-round pick by Real Salt Lake in 2010, the left back did not earn an MLS contract and signed with Minnesota in 2011. READ MORE: TFC reaches MLS Cup with American flavor “It’s an exciting time for soccer here in Minnesota and I’m honored to be able to continue my career with this club,” Davis said in a news release....