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Spurs Rally to Continue Home Dominance of Nets

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The Billionaire’s Stadium Next Door

By DUSTIN CHAMBERS via NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2G2Ou4u

Mithali Raj becomes first woman to play 200 ODIs

Mithali Raj, who had made her ODI debut back in June 1999 against Ireland, was already the most-capped cricketer in women's ODI cricket, after surpassing English cricketer Charlotte Edwards’s record of 191 appearances.     source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/indian-womens-team-odi-skipper-mithali-raj-becomes-first-woman-to-play-200-odis-2176094.html

Mika Zibanejad Scores 3, Including Winner, as Rangers Beat Devils

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Louisville Knocks Off UConn in a Showdown Between No. 2 and No. 3

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Report: Facebook pays teens to install app that can collect data on them

Report: Facebook pays teens to install app that can collect data on them Is it legal for Facebook to secretly monitor your kids? Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley weighs in on Facebook's latest privacy scandal. via TECH BUDDY http://bit.ly/2UAiIiz

Amazon delivers woman stun gun, pepper spray instead of cat dish she ordered

Amazon delivers woman stun gun, pepper spray instead of cat dish she ordered A Canadian woman who ordered a dish for her cat through Amazon reportedly received a stun gun and pepper spray instead. via TECH BUDDY https://fxn.ws/2Ux0f6d

Tucker: Smartphones make kids dumber, less happy

Tucker: Smartphones make kids dumber, less happy Studies show smartphones and social media have negative impact on children's psychological health; should Congress pass legislation to restrict kids' tech use? via TECH BUDDY http://bit.ly/2DO0ynR

Apple Shows Facebook Who Has the Power in an App Dispute

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Amazon’s Sales Growth Slows, Even as Cloud Business Stays Hot

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Apple Shows Facebook Who Has the Power in an App Dispute

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Amazon’s Sales Growth Slows, Even as Cloud Business Stays Hot

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Apple Shows Facebook Who Has the Power in an App Dispute

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Amazon’s Sales Growth Slows, Even as Cloud Business Stays Hot

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Facebook kills hundreds of 'inauthentic' accounts linked to Iran

Facebook kills hundreds of 'inauthentic' accounts linked to Iran Facebook announced Thursday that it had removed close to 800 pages, groups and accounts from the social media network for engaging in what it called "coordinated inauthentic behavior tied to Iran." via TECH BUDDY https://fxn.ws/2UyFhUS

N.F.L. Players Union Says Retiree Benefits Are a Priority

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Sean McVay’s Age is Just a Number. A Small One.

By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN via NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2RuN5Vm

Knicks Close to Trading Kristaps Porzingis to the Mavericks for Dennis Smith Jr.

By MARC STEIN via NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2GfNZTJ

Twitter Says False Content Is Evolving, and Coming From More Countries, Including the U.S.

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Twitter Says False Content Is Evolving, and Coming From More Countries, Including the U.S.

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Twitter Says False Content Is Evolving, and Coming From More Countries, Including the U.S.

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N.C.A.A. Punishes Missouri Teams for Academic Misconduct

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San Francisco could ban facial recognition technology, becoming first US city to do so

San Francisco could ban facial recognition technology, becoming first US city to do so San Francisco could become the first U.S. city to ban the use of facial recognition technology — criticized as biased by lawmakers and privacy advocates — by all city agencies if a new bill becomes law. via TECH BUDDY https://fxn.ws/2Gdjy0D

Super Bowl LIII: Tom Brady, Patriots and Pepsi tops among social media buzz

Super Bowl LIII: Tom Brady, Patriots and Pepsi tops among social media buzz As the hype around Super Bowl LIII reaches white-hot status, social media and internet users are doing everything and anything they can to learn about the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams and join in on the conversation. via TECH BUDDY https://fxn.ws/2WxeKJf

Chip Giant Intel Picks Interim Leader as Permanent C.E.O. After Long Search

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Chip Giant Intel Picks Interim Leader as Permanent C.E.O. After Long Search

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Chip Giant Intel Picks Interim Leader as Permanent C.E.O. After Long Search

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Super Bowl LIII Prediction: Our Pick Against the Spread

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Outrage over Facebook's use of teens to spy on rivals as Sandberg says they 'consented'

Outrage over Facebook's use of teens to spy on rivals as Sandberg says they 'consented' Facebook is being hit with a growing backlash over the revelation that it paid teenagers in order to monitor their online activity to gain valuable insights into its rivals.  via TECH BUDDY https://fxn.ws/2UsbtJi

U.A.E. Accuses Qatar of Fielding Ineligible Players at Asian Cup

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Army tests new communication device that could save wounded soldiers’ lives

Army tests new communication device that could save wounded soldiers’ lives The U.S. Army is testing a new medical communication device that could help save soldiers’ lives. via TECH BUDDY https://fxn.ws/2SfgKGK

ICC CEO calls Indian team 'well-behaved' despite recent KL Rahul- Pandya controversy

Richardson, who was here for a World Cup-related promotional event, was inexplicably asked questions on Pandya's loose talk on women in a TV show that led to a suspension, which has been lifted pending an inquiry for now. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/icc-ceo-calls-indian-team-well-behaved-despite-recent-kl-rahul-pandya-controversy-2175982.html

I'm a different bowler when the ball swings: New Zealand pace spearhead Trent Boult

Boult picked 5 for 21 in his devastating spell of 10 consecutive overs to dismiss India for their seventh lowest ODI total -- 92 in 30.5 overs for a eight-wicket win, the hosts first success in the five-ODI series. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/im-a-different-bowler-when-the-ball-swings-new-zealand-pace-spearhead-trent-boult-2175980.html

Air Force may expand, speed up purchase of F-35 fighter jets

Air Force may expand, speed up purchase of F-35 fighter jets While senior Air Force leaders are calling for a “fast” pursuit toward production and delivery of its stated F-35 objectives, there are some voices now raising the question as to whether the rates should be sped up even more -- potentially even increasing the overall numbers for the program. via TECH BUDDY https://fxn.ws/2GerSgO

Aaron Donald Doesn’t Look Like a Defensive Tackle. So He Reinvented the Position.

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EPL: Manchester City begin crunch title race week with Gunners challenge

City`s shock 2-1 defeat at struggling Newcastle on Tuesday offered Liverpool the chance to open up a seven-point lead but Jurgen Klopp`s side could only manage a point with a 1-1 draw at home to Leicester. source https://zeenews.india.com/football/epl-manchester-city-begin-crunch-title-race-week-with-gunners-challenge-2175913.html

Twitterati roast India after humiliating loss to New Zealand, call to bring back Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni

The absence of star regular skipper Virat Kohli and veteran Mahendra Singh Dhoni was quite evident as the Rohit Sharma-led side were bundled out for 92 runs in 30.5 overs to eventually hand a consolation eight-wicket win to the Black Caps.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/twitterati-roast-team-india-after-humiliating-loss-to-new-zealand-call-to-bring-back-virat-kohli-ms-dhoni-2175884.html

Ramkumar Ramanathan to play Andreas Seppi in opening rubber, Italy keep Marco Cecchinato out of singles

In a bold decision during Thursday's official draw, Italy's non-playing captain Corrado Barazzutti has kept their top-ranked player, world no. 19 Marco Cecchinato out of the singles main draw. source https://zeenews.india.com/tennis/ramkumar-ramanathan-to-play-andreas-seppi-in-opening-rubber-italy-keep-marco-cecchinato-out-of-singles-2175877.html

On Jackie Robinson’s 100th Birthday, 100 Photos of an Icon

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On Jackie Robinson’s 100th Birthday, 100 Photos of an Icon

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Was C.T.E. Stealing His Mind? A Gunshot Provided the Answer

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Jackie Robinson Showed Me How to Fight On, Not Fight Back

By CLAIRE SMITH via NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Rojg9b

Whether They Wanted it or Not, Jackie Robinson Raised Americans’ Consciousness

By GEORGE VECSEY via NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2G4bq3t

India bank on Prajnesh Gunneswaran, CSC grass courts to upset Italy in Davis Cup

India lost 0-4 to Serbia in their World Group play-off clash in Kraljevo and the upcoming tie will be a litmus test for non-playing captain Bhupathi with reports indicating that his contract may not be renewed. source https://zeenews.india.com/tennis/india-bank-on-prajnesh-gunneswaran-csc-grass-courts-to-upset-italy-in-davis-cup-2175868.html

EPL: Mauricio Pochettino mounts stirring defence of his time at Spurs

The Argentine has transformed Spurs since taking charge in 2014 by ensuring regular involvement in the Champions League, but recently saw two chances to win his first trophy for the club slip away in quick succession. source https://zeenews.india.com/football/epl-mauricio-pochettino-mounts-stirring-defence-of-his-time-at-spurs-2175422.html

Mavericks Thump Knicks as Dirk Nowitzki Comes Alive at the Garden

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Releasing Earnings, Microsoft Stays in Stride, With Cloud Powering the Way

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Releasing Earnings, Microsoft Stays in Stride, With Cloud Powering the Way

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Releasing Earnings, Microsoft Stays in Stride, With Cloud Powering the Way

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Firm That Sold Social Media Bots Settles With New York Attorney General

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Maybe Only Tim Cook Can Fix Facebook’s Privacy Problem

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Firm That Sold Social Media Bots Settles With New York Attorney General

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Maybe Only Tim Cook Can Fix Facebook’s Privacy Problem

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Firm That Sold Social Media Bots Settles With New York Attorney General

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Maybe Only Tim Cook Can Fix Facebook’s Privacy Problem

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The Year the N.F.L. Bounced Back

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Atlanta Stokes a Civil Rights Conversation for Some Super Bowl Players

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