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Bomb cyclone' pounds northeastern US

New York - Muslimchronicle

A giant winter "bomb cyclone" walloped the US East Coast on Thursday with freezing cold and heavy snow, forcing thousands of flight cancellations and widespread school closures -- and even prompting the US Senate to cancel votes for the rest of the week. Millions of Americans faced potential power outages in bitterly cold sub-freezing temperatures, with some 45,000 people in VirginiaRead more

Celtics turn tables on Pistons, Oladipo shines

Boston - Muslimchronicle

The Boston Celtics notched a satisfying win in Detroit on Sunday, handing the slumping Pistons their sixth straight NBA defeat just two weeks after losing to them in Boston. Al Horford led the way with 18 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Kyrie Irving added 16 points and Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown scored 12 apiece for the Celtics,Read more

Horford leads way as Celtics win 12th straight sport

Boston - Muslimchronicle

Al Horford scored a team-high 21 points in his return as the Boston Celtics played without Kyrie Irving but still managed to hang on for their 12th straight victory on Sunday. The Celtics had to dig deep into the depths of their roster, as they have done throughout their winning streak, to defeat the Toronto Raptors 95-94 in front ofRead more

Hayward's horrifying injury overshadows Cavaliers' win over Celtics

Wellington - Muslimchronicle

Boston's Gordon Hayward suffered a gruesome broken left ankle injury barely five minutes into the new NBA season Tuesday, overshadowing the Cleveland Cavaliers' 102-99 victory in Kyrie Irving's homecoming. Hayward, the former Utah star who signed a four-year deal with the Celtics worth $128 million in the off-season, was stretchered off the court following a horrific injury that stunned playersRead more

Yahoo: 3 billion accounts breached in 2013. Yes, 3 billion

Boston - Muslimchronicle

Yahoo has tripled down on what was already the largest data breach in history, saying it affected all 3 billion accounts on its service, not the 1 billion it revealed late last year. The company announced Tuesday that it has sent e-mails providing notice to additional user accounts affected by the August 2013 data theft. The breach now affects aRead more

Sale reaches 300-strikeout milestone in Major League Baseball

Maryland - Muslimchronicle

Chris Sale struck out 13 to become the first AL pitcher in 18 years to reach the 300 mark, and the Boston Red Sox clinched a playoff berth hours after beating the Baltimore Orioles 9-0 on Wednesday night. Boston (88-64) was assured at least a wild card and its second consecutive trip to the postseason when the Los Angeles AngelsRead more

Cubs top Rays as Joe Maddon wins in return to Tropicana Field

Florida - Muslimchronicle

Mike Montgomery took a no-hit bid into the sixth inning, Kyle Schwarber hit his 28th home run and the Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to a season-high seven games by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Tuesday in manager Joe Maddon’s return to Tropicana Field. Maddon managed Tampa Bay from 2006-14, then left for Chicago and last yearRead more

Celtics ink Pierce to one day NBA contract

San Francisco - Muslimchronicle

Paul Pierce signed a one-day contract with Boston on Monday in order to retire as a member of the Celtics franchise. The 39-year-old Pierce spent the first 15 years of his NBA career with Boston, helping the club to a league championship in 2008. He later played with the Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Clippers. "It's an honorRead more

eSports league announces franchises

New York - Muslimchronicle

A league being formed for local-based eSports -- competitive video gaming as a spectator event -- has awarded seven franchises aimed at fueling the fires of fans with city-based teams. Computer game giant Activision Blizzard announced Wednesday team rights in the "Overwatch" league, with buyers including the NFL's New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and baseball's New York Mets chiefRead more

Detroit Pistons acquire Bradley, renounce rights to Caldwell-Pope

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

The Detroit Pistons acquired guard Avery Bradley from the Boston Celtics in exchange for forward Marcus Morris, the Pistons said on Friday. The deal brings one of the best two-way players in the NBA to Detroit, who also receive a 2019 second-round draft pick in the deal. With Bradley on his way to Detroit, the Pistons withdrew their $5.5 millionRead more