Nikola Jokic is one step nearer to successful a 3rd MVP award within the final 4 seasons. Victor Wembanyama is unquestionably on his solution to a trophy — or perhaps two. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander would possibly get a few his personal as nicely.

The NBA revealed the finalists for many of the league’s postseason awards Sunday — and to no shock, Jokic, the Denver Nuggets’ star, was one of many three prime vote-getters for the highest particular person honor, the Michael Jordan trophy that will get introduced to the league’s Most Useful Participant.

The others: Dallas’ Luka Doncic and Oklahoma Metropolis’s Gilgeous-Alexander. Final season’s MVP, Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers, was not eligible this 12 months due to the brand new league rule saying gamers should seem in a sure variety of video games for award participation.

If he wins, Jokic would change into the ninth participant with three or extra MVPs, becoming a member of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (six), Jordan and Invoice Russell (5), Wilt Chamberlain and LeBron James (4), and Moses Malone, Larry Fowl and Magic Johnson (three).

Doncic and Gilgeous-Alexander could be first-time MVPs. Gilgeous-Alexander was a finalist for Most Improved Participant final 12 months — and this 12 months, he is in line for the MVP prize.

This a lot is already assured: It’s going to be the sixth consecutive 12 months that a global participant wins MVP, extending the longest such streak in NBA historical past. Giannis Antetokounmpo — he of Greek and Nigerian heritage — gained in 2019 and 2020, Serbia’s Jokic gained in 2021 and 2022 and Embiid gained final season. Embiid was born in Cameroon, although grew to become an American citizen in 2022 and has been chosen for the group that may signify USA Basketball on the Paris Olympics this summer time.

The awards are voted on by a panel of reporters and broadcasters who cowl the league, and are primarily based on common season video games solely. Ballots had been due final week earlier than the beginning of the play-in event, and the league is predicted to start asserting winners periodically over the approaching days.

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

Act stunned when Wembanyama wins.

The San Antonio standout from France and No. 1 decide in final 12 months’s draft — who completed the 12 months averaging 21.4 factors, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists and an NBA-best 3.6 blocked pictures per recreation — is the overwhelming favourite to change into the third Spurs participant to win rookie of the 12 months. The others: David Robinson in 1990 and Tim Duncan in 1998.

The opposite finalists are Oklahoma Metropolis’s Chet Holmgren — who helped the Thunder to the No. 1 seed within the Western Convention — and Charlotte’s Brandon Miller.

“Main rookies in most classes and main the league in blocks, I am fairly pleased with this,” Wembanyama stated.

Wembanyama ought to change into the primary worldwide winner of the award since Dallas’ Luka Doncic in 2019 and the fifth such winner within the final 10 seasons. Andrew Wiggins (Canada) gained in 2015, Karl-Anthony Cities (Dominican Republic) gained in 2016, Ben Simmons (Australia) win in 2018 and Doncic adopted the following season.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Miami’s Bam Adebayo, Utah’s Rudy Gobert and Wembanyama had been the three finalists — that means the Spurs rookie is now assured of being top-three in two completely different units of voting.

None of final season’s finalists made the highest three this 12 months. Memphis’ Jaren Jackson Jr. gained the award final season, with Milwaukee’s Brook Lopez and Cleveland’s Evan Mobley the opposite finalists in 2023.

MOST IMPROVED PLAYER

Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey, Chicago’s Coby White and Houston’s Alperen Sengun are this 12 months’s finalists.

Utah’s Lauri Markkanen gained final 12 months, with Gilgeous-Alexander and New York’s Jalen Brunson the opposite finalists.

SIXTH MAN OF THE YEAR

Milwaukee’s Bobby Portis is a finalist once more, together with Sacramento’s Malik Monk and Minnesota’s Naz Reid.

Malcolm Brogdon, then of Boston, gained the award final 12 months, with Portis and New York’s Immanuel Quickley the opposite finalists.

CLUTCH PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Golden State’s Stephen Curry. Chicago’s DeMar DeRozan and Oklahoma Metropolis’s Gilgeous-Alexander are the finalists for the clutch participant of the 12 months.

DeRozan was a finalist final 12 months as nicely, when Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox gained.

COACH OF THE YEAR

Oklahoma Metropolis’s Mark Daigneault, Minnesota’s Chris Finch and Orlando’s Jamahl Mosley had been the highest three vote-getters.

Daigneault already gained the coach of the 12 months award introduced by the Nationwide Basketball Coaches Affiliation — not the official NBA award, however one which because it was launched in 2017 usually mirrors the eventual outcomes of league voting. Over its first seven seasons, one of many NBCA choices (there have been co-winners twice) wound up because the NBA winner 5 occasions.

Sacramento’s Mike Brown was final 12 months’s unanimous winner, with Daigneault and Boston’s Joe Mazzulla the opposite finalists in 2023.

Reporting by The Related Press.

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The NASCAR Cup Sequence takes on the two.66-mile Talladega Superspeedway for Sunday’s Geico 500.

Talladega’s model of racing presents alternatives for some race groups which have struggled to get good outcomes this season.

The highest eight drivers within the beginning lineup haven’t gained a race but this season, led by pole sitter Michael McDowell. This will probably be an particularly essential race for McDowell, the previous Daytona 500 champion who has made the playoffs two of the final three seasons.

Comply with together with our reside race updates, with inexperienced flag set for after 2 p.m. CT on Sunday.

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Unofficial top-10 outcomes

1. Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota
2. Brad Keselowski, No. 6 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford
3. Noah Gragson, No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford
4. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 JTG Daugherty Racing Chevrolet
5. Alex Bowman, No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
6. Anthony Alfredo, No. 62 Beard Motorsports Chevrolet
7. William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
8. Todd Gilliland, No. 38 Entrance Row Motorsports Ford 
9. Daniel Hemric, No. 31 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
10. Harrison Burton, No. 21 Wooden Brothers Racing Ford

Tyler Reddick wins whereas the remainder of the sector crashes

Michael McDowell blocks Brad Keselowski as soon as to the surface off of flip 4 on the ultimate lap, then blocks him once more on the within. Keselowski turns McDowell and Reddick passes each.

Possibly 9 automobiles make it by the Massive One. Reddick wins.

Lap 182: Michael McDowell in management for now

Michael McDowell has the sting and is leveraging each lanes whereas attempting to maintain the lead. It is working for now. No actual risk from a 3rd lane but.

Lap 171: Nonetheless two-by-two

31 automobiles are side-by-side within the lead pack. It is nonetheless Michael McDowell and Tyler Reddick main both line.

Lap 161: Michael McDowell and Tyler Reddick lead discipline to the inexperienced flag

No extra gasoline mileage technique obligatory. Michael McDowell and Tyler Reddick lead the 2 traces to the inexperienced.

Ryan Blaney once more penalized for dashing on pit street on the earlier cease, so he loses monitor place.

Erik Jones says he is sore however is OK in a FOX interview. He was checked and launched from the infield care middle.

Lap 155: Warning! Just lately-pitted Toyotas crash

Erik Jones, Bubba Wallace, John Hunter Nemechek and Denny Hamlin crash into flip 3. The group of Toyotas had been working too aggressively on the bumpers of each other.

Tyler Reddick, Ty Gibbs and Martin Truex Jr. drive away undamaged. We’ll see how this pit technique works out now. Given that everybody will probably be collectively in a single pack, there will probably be automobiles that may go 100% throttle.

Arduous hit for Jones and Hamlin.

Lap 153: Tyler Reddick leads a bunch down pit street

A bunch of eight automobiles come down pit street to get sufficient gasoline to make it to the tip. Their tempo can affect the principle pack. Once more, undecided what the technique of those that got here in earlier than the final warning was supposed to perform.

Lap 150: McDowell leads a single-file discipline

Michael McDowell leads a single-car freight practice on the surface lane working about 52-second laps.

Lap 145: Michael McDowell leads however should pit once more

Michael McDowell leads the sector however is among the many group that should pit once more. Again to 53-second laps with 43 laps to go.

For reference, McDowell’s pole qualifying lap in single-car runs on Saturday was 52.609 seconds. McDowell’s finest lap as we speak within the draft is 48.756 seconds.

Lap 137: Gasoline saving to the tip

The gasoline saving measures will proceed to the tip, it seems. Inexperienced flag with 50 to go, and the probability of one other warning and gasoline mileage not mattering is probably going. None of this technique makes a lot sense, actually. 50 laps is a very long time to run at a aggressive tempo.

Lap 132: Warning! Christopher Bell crashes

The skin lane will get stacked up, and Chase Elliott spins Justin Haley who spins Christopher Bell. The No. 20 Toyota hits the surface wall onerous.

Elliott will get away with no harm. Bell is finished for the day.

Ross Chastain is the chief.

Lap 127: Joey Logano leads discipline to inexperienced

Joey Logano is amongst a bunch of automobiles that stayed out. Everybody might want to cease as soon as extra.

Joey Logano wins Stage 2

Joey Logano’s gamble in entrance of the draft pays off as he wins Stage 2 through a push from Austin Cindric.

No cautions but aside from the stage breaks.

Stage 2 outcomes:

1. Joey Logano
2. Austin Cindric
3. Kyle Larson
4. Austin Dillon
5. Ross Chastain
6. Tyler Reddick
7. Chris Buescher
8. Chase Elliott
9. Ryan Preece
10. Ty Gibbs

Lap 113: Chris Buescher dives below Joey Logano for the lead

Joey Logano and Austin Cindric attempt to intercept the draft on the entrance of the sector after pitting later than the bulk, and almost trigger an enormous wreck.

Chris Buescher and Ryan Preece cross the 2 Penske Fords, however Logano holds onto third. Most intense transfer of the race to date.

Lap 112: Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell amongst drivers penalized for dashing

Ryan Blaney and Christopher Bell sped throughout separate entries into pit street and should serve a pass-through penalty.

Lap 104: Corey Lajoie spins coming off of pit street

The Fords pit first, with a bunch of Chevrolets within the subsequent lap. A bunch of Chevys ran side-by-side off of pit street, and Corey Lajoie spins working by some water off the overwhelmed path. No warning.

Much like Denny Hamlin’s spin within the entry of pit street in Stage 1.

Lap 100: Chris Buescher leads a bunch of Fords because the tempo quickens

The lap occasions are again round 50 seconds, with Chris Buescher main 4 different Fords on the entrance.

Chase Briscoe pressured the sector’s hand by coming in about 15 laps in the past, however the discipline picked up the tempo after Briscoe ran sooner laps with out the draft.

Lap 85: Tempo is sluggish

The sphere runs at about 175 mph and file lap occasions of about 54 seconds, properly off the tempo of what the pack can do at 100% effort. Gasoline mileage racing is one factor, however there are of us within the stands watching the primary 150 laps of this race too.

Kyle Larson is as much as seventh, now on the lead lap after the stage warning. John Hunter Nemechek leads Noah Gragson and Corey Lajoie in a single-file three automobile group on the entrance of the pack.

Lap 70: SVG to the lead at Talladega

Because the tempo slows, Shane van Gisbergen is pushed by Anthony Alfredo to the lead.

Lap 67: Kyle Busch, Ryan Blaney lead the sector to begin Stage 2

The identical three Fords, now led by Ryan Blaney, lead on the within line to Stage 2 with Kyle Busch main the surface line. Anticipate a slower tempo after a couple of laps to avoid wasting gasoline. Stage finish is Lap 120.

Austin Cindric wins Stage 1, and Hendrick Motorsports fails to ship best-laid plans

Kyle Larson’s best-laid plans for the No. 5 and for Hendrick Motorsports go awry within the last mile of Stage 1. Austin Cindric will get by Larson on the surface lane and simply edges out Chase Elliott for the Stage 1 win.

HMS does not get the playoff level with both Elliott or Byron, and Larson should use the free cross as an alternative of staying on the lead lap.

Stage 1 high 10 outcomes:

1. Austin Cindric
2. Chase Elliott
3. William Byron
4. Ryan Blaney
5. Kyle Busch
6. Harrison Burton
7. Christopher Bell
8. Brad Keselowski
9. Alex Bowman
10. Noah Gragson

Lap 55: Hendrick Motorsports vs. Penske to win Stage 1?

Austin Cindric has Harrison Burton (Wooden Brothers automobile, although crew has working relationship with Penske) and Ryan Blaney lined up on the surface with Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott and William Byron lined up on the within. Larson isn’t an element to win the stage as a result of he is on the tail finish of the lead lap, however he may block his teammates in if not cautious.

Lap 46: Joey Logano amongst these penalized for dashing on pit street, whereas Zane Smith makes a mistake worse

Joey Logano is penalized for dashing on pit street. He’ll must serve a pass-through penalty. Zane Smith, already penalized earlier, is penalized once more for dashing whereas serving his penalty. That’ll earn one other journey down pit street for the No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet.

Lap 44: Denny Hamlin spins coming onto pit street

Because the Toyotas come onto pit street, Denny Hamlin spins attempting to get all the way down to pit street pace. He might have gotten barely into John Hunter Nemechek, however everybody appears to be like OK. Race stays inexperienced.

One lap prior, Daniel Suarez and Zane Smith popped for dashing coming onto pit street.

Lap 40: BJ McLeod runs out of gasoline

Main the third line on the surface, BJ McLeod experiences that he misplaced gasoline stress going into flip 3. He’ll go down pit street and lose plenty of time. He is been out entrance for the final 25 laps or so and has used extra gasoline than others.

Lap 37: Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney amongst these taking it straightforward behind the pack

Penske drivers Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney are hanging out towards the again of the sector. First spherical of pit stops needs to be coming momentarily.

Lap 25: Gasoline saving once more at a superspeedway

The sphere’s lap occasions have fallen by greater than a second as groups save gasoline. It does not make for lots of motion, although Justin Haley has pushed by and leads the underside line. The pack is working three vast fairly comfortably, however not a ton of backwards and forwards.

Lap 9: Ross Chastain pushes Daniel Hemric to the lead

Ross Chastain moved up from his Thirty second-place beginning place to push Daniel Hemric to the lead in about eight laps.

BJ McLeod (who began thirty seventh) leads the surface lane and is within the high 10. It is pack racing, of us.

Lap 6: Toyotas to the entrance

Bubba Wallace leads a 3rd lane and pushes Martin Truex Jr. for the lead. The pack is fairly tight proper now.

Lap 1: Inexperienced flag! Two rows keep in line

Aspect-by-side for the primary 15 rows or so by the primary lap because the inexperienced flag is out. Michael McDowell and Austin Cindric can not edge forward of each other.

Vehicles are fired, solar is out, NASCAR Talladega race will begin on time

The Alabama skies are clearing, and the monitor is dry. The automobiles have cranked up and are on the speedway for tempo laps. The Geico 500 will begin quickly.

Kyle Larson automobile chief ejected; Larson will serve pass-through penalty at begin

Kyle Larson will serve a pass-through penalty stemming from the roof railing challenge from qualifying on Saturday. Larson’s automobile chief has additionally been ejected.

Larson was on account of begin thirty eighth anyway.

NASCAR Talladega race forecast is extra optimistic

The Nationwide Climate Service climate forecast for Sunday at Talladega was wanting iffy earlier within the week, however the forecast is far kinder for Sunday afternoon as of Sunday morning.

The NWS requires a minimal probability for precipitation from Midday CT Sunday by the tip of the day. There was rain within the space in the course of the in a single day and morning hours, however the Air Titans have already been engaged on drying the monitor based on FOX Sports activities.

Michael McDowell on the pole; full NASCAR Cup Sequence in Talladega beginning lineup

Michael McDowell will lead the sector to the inexperienced flag on Sunday after profitable the pole throughout Saturday’s qualifying session.

The highest 10:

• 1. Michael McDowell, No. 34 Entrance Row Motorsports Ford 
• 2. Austin Cindric, No. 2 Group Penske Ford
• 3. Todd Gilliland, No. 38 Entrance Row Motorsports Ford 
• 4. Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
• 5. Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
• 6. Martin Truex Jr., No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
• 7. Joey Logano, No. 22 Group Penske Ford
• 8. Chris Buescher, No. 17 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford
• 9. Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
• 10. Christopher Bell, No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

Discover the full beginning lineup right here.

NASCAR race radio protection: take heed to NASCAR Cup race at Talladega

The Geico 500 at Talladega will probably be aired on the radio by the Motor Racing Community. MRN has associates all throughout the nation, and their feed will also be streamed on MRN.com and on NASCAR.com in addition to the NASCAR app. The race will also be heard on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel 90.

NASCAR Cup Sequence Talladega race TV schedule, begin time

• Inexperienced Flag Time:  Approx. 2 p.m. CT on Sunday, April 21
• TV protection:  FOX (protection begins at 1 p.m. CT Sunday)
• Radio:  MRN (TBD in Nashville)
• Streaming: FUBO (free trial accessible); FOX Sports activities app (subscription required); MRN.com and SiriusXM on Channel 90 for audio (subscription required)

The Geico 500 will probably be broadcast nationally on FOX. Streaming choices for the race embrace the FOX Sports activities app and FUBO, which provides a free trial to potential subscribers.

Latest NASCAR Cup Sequence winners at Talladega

• 2023 fall race: Ryan Blaney
• 2023 spring race: Kyle Busch
• 2022 fall race: Chase Elliott
• 2022 spring race: Ross Chastain
• 2021 fall race: Bubba Wallace
• 2021 spring race: Brad Keselowski

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Julie Andrews turned a Hollywood legend because of her highly effective voice, which landed her main roles in classics similar to 1964’s Mary Poppins and 1965’s The Sound of Music. Sadly, the star hasn’t sung since 1997, when she misplaced a part of her vocal abilities.

Whereas most individuals know Andrews for her enviable Hollywood profession, the actress’ first ardour is theater. Andrews started to carry out at an early age by the aspect of her mom, Barbara Ward Wells, and stepfather, Ted Andrews, each a part of the Entertainments Nationwide Service Affiliation put collectively to entertain British troops throughout World Battle II. In 1947, when Andrews was solely 12 years outdated, she made her skilled singing an aria on the London Hippodrome. A number of years later, Andrews would start an excellent Broadway profession throughout the ocean, utilizing her voice to allure audiences for generations.

Because the fortieth Anniversary Version DVD of Mary Poppins reveals, Andrews was invited by Walt Disney himself to take over the main half within the Home of Mouse’s iconic adaptation of Pamela Lyndon Travers’ books. Disney noticed Andrew performing in Broadway’s Camelot and determined she was the one one who may do justice to the enchanted nanny. The film’s manufacturing was halted in order that Andrews may give beginning to her first baby in London earlier than returning to America. 

It’s arduous to consider a giant studio making monetary compromises of this scale for an actress with no expertise in filmmaking. But, Disney was proper on the cash, as Andrews’ efficiency would go on to win her a Greatest Actress Oscar. She can be nominated for a similar award for The Sound of Music and Victor/Victoria, two initiatives that showcase the star’s spectacular singing voice.

Sadly, the yr 1997 would quickly rob Andrews of her skill to sing.

Why can’t Julie Andrews sing anymore?

Whereas acting on Broadway in 1997, Andrews observed her voice turning into hoarse. After consulting with a doctor, she acquired the information she had non-cancerogenic nodules in her vocal cords that needed to be eliminated. However when she awakened from her surgical procedure, she came upon she may not sing. 

The results of the surgical procedure can be tragic sufficient with out malpractice from the accountable physician. Nonetheless, because it seems, Andrews by no means had nodules, and her hoarse voice was attributable to muscular striation. Which means she acquired an incorrect prognosis in 1997 and will have had her situation handled in much less invasive methods. In 1999, Andrews filed a swimsuit towards the docs of Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, getting a settlement in 2000. No matter any authorized compensation, the harm was completed, and Andrews can be compelled to desert her profession as a singer.

Andrews underwent a number of surgical procedures to attempt to repair her voice however to no success. That meant she needed to be cautious when selecting roles for movie and TV initiatives. Nevertheless it didn’t cease her from successful our hearts in The Princess Diaries films, which all of us hope will at some point get a 3rd installment. As well as, Andrews discovered a brand new calling writing kids’s books along with her daughter, Emma Katherine Walton Hamilton.

Andrews at the moment lends her voice to Woman Whistledown in Netflix’s Bridgerton. Bridgerton’s third season premieres on the streamer on Could 16, 2024.

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“Mary Poppins” was Julie Andrews’ first movie. Her second movie was “The Sound of Music.” If she had by no means made one other film, she would possibly nonetheless be one among Hollywood’s most adorable and beloved stars … and technology after technology would nonetheless be singing alongside. 

Although that was just the start of a profession actually in its eighth decade, it is an excellent place to start out. As a result of now, Julie Andrews is a author of youngsters’s books, with co-author, and daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton. Their newest is a narrative of the theater from the attitude of … a duck. 

And it is a true story! Hamilton stated, “Some years in the past, right here at Bay Avenue Theatre in Sag Harbor, we occurred to note {that a} pair of geese have been nesting in a planter in our courtyard out entrance.”

“And naturally, our geese within the ebook are theatrical geese, very a lot so,” stated Andrews. “They hear music.”  And Mr. Puddle Duck sneaks into the theater…

“Ready within the Wings” is the thirty fifth ebook by this prolific partnership, a collaboration that has given Andrews a brand new voice. Thirty years in the past, a surgical process went horribly incorrect, destroyed her well-known soprano, and took her identification. “In the future I used to be bemoaning my destiny and lacking very a lot the truth that I could not sing, as a result of the surgical procedure went awry and it took away my means to do what I like to do,” Andrews stated. “And so, I used to be bemoaning my destiny to Emma, and she or he stated, ‘Oh, Mum, you’ve got simply discovered one other approach of sharing your voice.’ And I let you know, it hit me so exhausting what she stated. And I’ve by no means actually bemoaned it since.”

Sounding so much like a youthful Julie Andrews, who as Maria stated, “When the Lord closes a door, someplace he opens a window.” 

And there are another intriguing parallels: “Each Maria and Mary Poppins should win over skeptical youngsters,” stated Pauley. “They’re all about enjoyable, however not all about enjoyable. They’re sly academics. They’re optimists. However they acknowledge that youngsters have actual issues.”

“We do not speak all the way down to youngsters,” stated Andrews. “We attempt to deliver them up in order that you do not condescend in any approach.”

She’s beloved books since she was a toddler. Born in 1935, her childhood recollections embody air raid sirens and operating for canopy in the course of the Blitz, the German bombing of London in World Struggle II. Her dad and mom had already cut up up. It was her stepfather who found her voice – a nine-year-old soprano with an astonishing four-octave vary. “Little Julie” turned a part of her dad and mom’ musical act on the vaudeville circuit.

Earlier than lengthy, she was supporting the household, paying the household mortgage whereas nonetheless an adolescent. “Effectively, we wanted money dreadfully,” Andrews stated. “So ultimately, after I was about 15, I went out alone throughout England, ‘spherical and round and round.”

“However with the duty that your loved ones wanted a roof over their head and it was your job to do it?” requested Pauley.

“Effectively, I used to be a part of the household making an attempt to do it,” she replied. “However ultimately, it was simply me, as a result of my stepfather was an alcoholic, sadly.”

However she stated at that younger age she was not, regardless of her coaching, reaching for the celebs. “No, the truth is, doubting that I ever would,” Andrews stated. “I imply, I used to be doing it as a result of it helped and I needed to. In my teenagers, I’d suppose, ‘What’s all this for? The place is it going to steer?’ After which, immediately, the world broke open.”

At 19, she was forged because the lead in a Broadway present, Sandy Wilson’s “The Boy Pal.” She was a 10-year veteran of the stage and a skilled vocalist, however she was not fairly prepared. “I did not have performing classes or something like that,” she stated. “I picked it up and discovered, and persons are very sort. , they do not damage puppies, truly, if you realize what I am saying! And I used to be a pet, and I did not know what the heck I used to be doing. However I discovered and was grateful for the entire instructing that I acquired.”

Nonetheless a newcomer, at 20 she created the function of Eliza Doolittle reverse veteran Rex Harrison in Lerner & Loewe’s 1956 smash hit, “My Truthful Girl.” The next yr, she starred in a CBS manufacturing of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” on tv. 100 million Individuals noticed Andrews for the primary time.

In 1960 she was Guenevere to Richard Burton’s King Arthur in “Camelot.” However when Walt Disney was within the viewers one night time, he noticed his Mary Poppins. It was an Academy Award-winning efficiency in her very first movement image.

Andrews nonetheless radiates grace, and gratitude, however within the very British custom of “getting on with issues.” “I simply really feel most of my life that I have been so very, very lucky to have the identification of a singing voice, to have the alternatives to study tips on how to be on stage or movie or no matter,” she stated. 

Hamilton added, “You have been very lucky, and also you have been additionally very unlucky in some methods – rising up within the conflict with alcoholic dad and mom and being put to work at a really younger age and being, primarily, robbed of a childhood.”

“Feeling wanted and important and worthwhile, too, yeah,” stated Andrews.

Hamilton famous that her mom’s mantra has at all times been, Are we fortunate or what? “I feel whether or not or not it is true, it’s the factor that acquired you thru,” Hamilton stated.

Pauley stated, “When Maria in ‘The Sound of Music,’ as she’s falling in love and he is in love, she sings the music that features a line, ‘Someplace in my youth and childhood, I will need to have performed one thing good.'”

“Effectively, any person will need to have, ‘trigger I acquired so rattling lucky,” Andrews laughed. “Are we fortunate …?”

“… or what?” laughed Hamilton.

       
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Tomorrow evening, Jews all over the world will have a good time Passover, recounting their miraculous Exodus story from lots of of years of enslavement in Egypt and their journey to freedom. This vacation reminds us of a profound and highly effective fact: that even within the face of persecution, if we maintain on to religion, we will endure and overcome.
 
As Jews mark Passover with storytelling, songs, and rituals, they may also learn from the Haggadah how, in each technology, they’ve been focused by those that would search to destroy them. This 12 months, these phrases carry deeper resonance and ache within the wake of Hamas’ unspeakable evil on October seventh – the deadliest day for the Jewish individuals for the reason that Holocaust. Greater than 1,200 individuals have been brutally massacred. Girls and ladies have been subjected to appalling sexual violence. Greater than 250 innocents have been taken hostage, together with Individuals. We are able to always remember the horror of Hamas’ despicable atrocities.
 
Jews all over the world are nonetheless dealing with the trauma of that day and its aftermath. This Passover falls notably onerous on hostage households attempting to honor the spirit of the vacation – a narrative centered on freedom – whereas their family members stay in captivity. Our hearts are with all of the victims, survivors, households, and mates whose family members have been killed, taken hostage, wounded, displaced, or are in hurt’s method.
 
My dedication to the security of the Jewish individuals, the safety of Israel, and its proper to exist as an impartial Jewish state is ironclad. My Administration is working across the clock to free the hostages, and we won’t relaxation till we convey them dwelling. We’re additionally working to determine an instantaneous and extended ceasefire in Gaza as part of a deal that releases the hostages and delivers desperately wanted humanitarian assist to Palestinian civilians. We are going to proceed to work towards a two-state resolution that gives equal safety, prosperity, and enduring peace for Israelis and Palestinians. And we’re main worldwide efforts to make sure Israel can defend itself in opposition to Iran and its proxies, together with by directing the U.S. army to assist defend Israel in opposition to Iran’s unprecedented assaults final weekend.
 
The traditional story of persecution in opposition to Jews within the Haggadah additionally reminds us that we should communicate out in opposition to the alarming surge of Antisemitism – in our colleges, communities, and on-line. Silence is complicity. Even in current days, we’ve seen harassment and requires violence in opposition to Jews. This blatant Antisemitism is reprehensible and harmful – and it has completely no place on faculty campuses, or anyplace in our nation. My Administration will proceed to talk out and aggressively implement the first-ever Nationwide Technique to Counter Antisemitism, placing the total drive of the federal authorities behind defending the Jewish neighborhood.
 
This 12 months, allow us to bear in mind the central Passover theme that even within the darkest of instances, the promise of God’s safety will give us energy to search out hope, resilience, and redemption. To all these celebrating this Pageant of Freedom: Jill and I want you a Completely satisfied Passover, Chag Sameach.

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The Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder are headed to the NBA Playoffs for the primary time since 2020. They will face the New Orleans Pelicans in a tricky Spherical 1 collection certain to ship the sort of top-tier basketball these two groups have performed all season. 

Preserve studying for a way and when to look at the Pelicans vs. Thunder recreation at present, even when you do not have cable. 

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How and when to look at the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder recreation

Sport 1 of the NBA Playoff collection between the New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder will likely be performed on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. PT). The sport will air on TNT and stream on SlingTV and the platforms featured under.

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The best way to watch the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder recreation with out cable

In case your cable subscription would not carry TNT otherwise you’ve minimize the wire along with your cable firm, you possibly can nonetheless watch at present’s NBA Playoff recreation. Beneath are the platforms on which you’ll watch at present’s recreation stay. 

Sling TV: Essentially the most cost-effective option to stream the Pelicans vs. OKC Thunder recreation

Probably the most cost-effective methods to stream at present’s NBA playoff recreation is thru a subscription to Sling TV. To observe at present’s recreation, you will want a subscription to the Orange tier, which incorporates TNT and ESPN. For entry to extra NBA playoff video games, improve to the Orange + Blue tier (really helpful), which incorporates the video games performed on ABC.

The Orange tier is generally $40 per 30 days, however Sling TV has a suggestion for brand spanking new subscribers the place you may get your first month for $15. The Orange + Blue tier prices $35 on your first month, and $60 per 30 days after that. There’s additionally an NBA playoffs package deal deal the place it can save you $30 if you pre-pay for 3 months of service on any tier. You may cancel anytime.

Word: As a result of Sling TV would not carry CBS, you will not have the ability to watch CBS-aired stay sports activities, together with the NFL. In case you’re searching for one stay TV streaming platform to look at all of your favourite sports activities, we advise a subscription to Hulu + Dwell TV. 

High options of Sling TV Orange + Blue tier:

• There are 46 channels to look at in complete, together with ABC, ESPN, TNT and TBS.
• Sling TV consists of TNT, a channel you do not get on Fubo.
• You get entry to NFL video games airing on ESPN subsequent season on the lowest value.
• All subscription tiers embody 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.

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Hulu + Dwell TV/ESPN+ bundle: Watch the Pelicans vs. Thunder recreation stay at no cost

You may watch at present’s recreation with the Hulu + Dwell TV/ESPN+ bundle. The bundle options 95 channels, together with ABC, TNT, native community associates and ESPN. It additionally consists of the ESPN+ streaming service. Limitless DVR storage can be included. Watch at present’s recreation, the 2024 NBA playoffs, MLB this season and network-aired NFL video games subsequent season with Hulu + Dwell TV/ESPN+ bundle.

Hulu + Dwell TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+. It is priced at $77 after a three-day free trial.

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2024 NBA Playoffs: Full playoff schedule

The primary spherical of the 2024 NBA Playoffs will begin April 20.

First spherical schedule

Beneath are the dates, instances and networks airing every recreation of the primary spherical of the NBA Playoffs.  All instances Jap.

Jap Convention

(1) Boston Celtics vs. (8) Miami Warmth

• Sport 1: Warmth vs. Celtics; Sunday, April 21 (1:00 p.m. ET on ABC)
• Sport 2: Warmth vs. Celtics; Wednesday, April 24 (7:00 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV)
• Sport 3: Celtics vs. Warmth; Saturday, April 27 (6:00 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV)
• Sport 4: Celtics vs. Warmth; Monday, April 29 (TBD, TBD)
• Sport 5: Warmth vs. Celtics; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Sport 6: Celtics vs. Warmth; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Sport 7: Warmth vs. Celtics; TBD (TBD, TBD)*

* = If needed

(2) New York Knicks vs. (7) Philadelphia 76ers

• Sport 1: 76ers vs. Knicks; Saturday, April 20 (6:00 p.m. ET on ESPN)
• Sport 2: 76ers vs. Knicks; Monday, April 22 (7:30 p.m. on TNT, TruTV)
• Sport 3: Knicks vs. 76ers; Thursday, April 25 (7:30 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV)
• Sport 4: Knicks vs. 76ers; Sunday, April 28 (1:00 p.m. on ABC)
• Sport 5: 76ers vs. Knicks; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)*
• Sport 6: Knicks vs. 76ers; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Sport 7: 76ers vs. Knicks; TBD (TBD, TBD)*

* = If needed

(3) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (6) Indiana Pacers

• Sport 1: Pacers vs. Bucks; Sunday, April 21 (7:00 p.m. on TNT, TruTV)
• Sport 2: Pacers vs. Bucks; Tuesday, April 23 (8:30 p.m. on NBA TV)
• Sport 3: Bucks vs. Pacers; Friday, April 26 (5:30 p.m. on ESPN)
• Sport 4: Bucks vs. Pacers; Sunday, April 28 (7:00 p.m. on TNT)
• Sport 5: Pacers vs. Bucks; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)*
• Sport 6: Bucks vs. Pacers; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Sport 7: Pacers vs. Bucks; TBD (TBD, TBD)*

* = If needed

(4) Cleveland vs. (5) Orlando

• Sport 1: Magic vs. Cavaliers; Saturday, April 20 (1:00 p.m. on ESPN)
• Sport 2: Magic vs. Cavaliers; Monday, April 22 (7:00 p.m. on NBA TV)
• Sport 3: Cavaliers vs. Magic; Thursday, April 25 (7:00 p.m. on NBA TV)
• Sport 4: Cavaliers vs. Magic; Saturday, April 27 (1:00 p.m. on TNT)
• Sport 5: Magic vs. Cavaliers; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)*
• Sport 6: Cavaliers vs. Magic; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Sport 7: Magic vs. Cavaliers; TBD (TBD, TBD)* 

* = If needed

Western Convention

(1) Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder vs. (8) New Orleans Pelicans

• Sport 1: Pelicans vs. Thunder; Sunday, April 21 (9:30 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV)
• Sport 2: Pelicans vs. Thunder; Wednesday, April 24 (9:30 p.m. on TNT, TruTV)
• Sport 3: Thunder vs. Pelicans; Saturday, April 27 (3:30 p.m. on TNT)
• Sport 4: Thunder vs. Pelicans; Monday, April 29 (TBD, TBD)
• Sport 5: Pelicans vs. Thunder; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Sport 6: Thunder vs. Pelicans; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Sport 7: Pelicans vs. Thunder; TBD (TBD, TBD)*

* = If needed

(2) Denver Nuggets vs. (7) Los Angeles Lakers

• Sport 1: Lakers vs. Nuggets; Saturday, April 20 (8:00 p.m. on ABC)
• Sport 2: Lakers vs. Nuggets; Monday, April 22 (10:00 p.m. on Spectrum Sportsnet+)
• Sport 3: Nuggets vs. Lakers; Thursday, April 25 (10:00 p.m. on Spectrum Sportsnet+)
• Sport 4: Nuggets vs. Lakers; Saturday, April 27 (8:30 p.m. on ABC)
• Sport 5: Lakers vs. Nuggets; Monday, April 29 (TBD, TBD)*
• Sport 6: Nuggets vs. Lakers; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Sport 7: Lakers vs. Nuggets; TBD (TBD, TBD)*

 = If needed

(3) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. (6) Phoenix Suns

• Sport 1: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Saturday, April 20 (3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
• Sport 2: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Tuesday, April 23 (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
• Sport 3: Timberwolves vs. Suns; Friday, April 26 (10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
• Sport 4: Timberwolves vs. Suns; Sunday, April 28 (9:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
• Sport 5: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)*
• Sport 6: Timberwolves vs. Suns; Thursday, Could 2 (TBD, TBD)*
• Sport 7: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Saturday, Could 4 (TBD, TBD)* 

* = If needed

(4) LA Clippers vs. (5) Dallas Mavericks

• Sport 1: Mavericks vs. Clippers; Sunday, April 21 (3:30 p.m. on ABC)
• Sport 2: Mavericks vs. Clippers, Tuesday, April 23 (10:00 p.m. on Clippervision)
• Sport 3: Clippers vs. Mavericks, Friday, April 26 (8:00 p.m. on Clippervision)
• Sport 4: Clippers vs. Mavericks, Sunday, April 28 (3:30 p.m. on ABC)
• Sport 5: Mavericks vs. Clippers, TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Sport 6: Clippers vs. Mavericks, TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Sport 7: Mavericks vs. Clippers, TBD (TBD, TBD)*

* = If needed

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Convention semifinals schedule

The convention semifinals will start Could 6-7, however can transfer as much as Could 4-5 if the prior spherical’s collection ends early.

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Convention finals schedule

The convention finals will start Could 21-22, however can transfer as much as Could 19-20 if the prior spherical’s collection ends early.

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NBA Finals schedule

The 2024 NBA Finals will start on June 6, airing on ABC.

• Sunday, June 9: Sport 2
• Wednesday, June 12: Sport 3
• Friday, June 14: Sport 4
• Monday, June 17: Sport 5 (if needed)
• Thursday, June 20: Sport 6 (if needed)
• Sunday, June 23: Sport 7 (if needed)

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The opening contest of a seven-game collection between the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans is about to kick off tonight. It is going to be the No. 1 seed Thunder internet hosting the No. 8 seed Pelicans in OKC at Paycom Middle, in entrance of a crowd that hasn’t seen a house playoff recreation since 2019.

In the course of the three contests between these two groups within the common season, Oklahoma Metropolis got here out on prime in two of them. The one matchup that New Orleans received got here within the first two weeks of the season, when the Pelicans got here again from down by 22 factors to get a late victory.

It’s vital to notice that Zion Williamson will miss no less than the primary 4 video games of this collection with a left hamstring pressure he suffered in a recreation earlier this week. Even with out him within the lineup, this can be a high quality Pelicans staff that shall be in search of revenge after the Thunder eradicated them from the postseason a 12 months in the past throughout the NBA’s Play-In Match.

As this collection unfolds, what are a number of the key issue that might in the end make the distinction in who comes out on prime?

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Tempo of Play

Oklahoma Metropolis performs without delay of the quickest paces in the complete NBA, which in the end means extra possessions happen in a given recreation. Conversely, the Pelicans have performed at a a lot slower tempo general this season, sitting within the again half of the league by way of each tempo and complete possessions.

In consequence, the Pelicans don’t take many pictures relative to a staff just like the Thunder. New Orleans is twenty third within the NBA in shot makes an attempt per recreation general and twenty fourth in 3-point tries per contest. With that in thoughts, the Pelicans make their pictures rely, taking pictures at a really spectacular clip from everywhere in the flooring. This isn’t a run-and-gun offense, however it’s an environment friendly one.

One factor to observe for on this collection is which staff is ready to dictate the tempo of play. If it’s a quick recreation, OKC may need a bonus. But when New Orleans can gradual issues down, it could possibly be the other.

Particular person Defensive Assignments

New Orleans is a really balanced staff, and one of many few on this league that was roughly within the prime 10 in each offensive and defensive ranking throughout the common season. The defensive aspect of the ball is the place the Pelicans thrive, boasting the sixth-best protection within the NBA so far.

That is pushed by not solely nice staff protection and efficient schemes, but additionally by the spectacular particular person defenders on the roster. Most notably, Herb Jones is ready to change the sport fully on that finish. When who has been in a position to decelerate Thunder famous person Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the previous two seasons, maybe no one is healthier than Jones. Moreover, Jose Alvarado is a pest that may be disruptive on protection whereas Trey Murphy III boasts size and flexibility as a defender.

In consequence, anticipate Oklahoma Metropolis to change up offensive schemes usually all through this collection in try and dictate how that situation performs out. If slowing down Gilgeous-Alexander is the focus of New Orleans’ recreation plan, the complimentary items round him might want to step up and contribute. Anticipate Jalen Williams, Josh Giddey and Aaron Wiggins to play key offensive roles at factors on this collection.

Middle Battle

In the course of the three matchups between New Orleans and OKC this season, the battle of facilities has been an attention-grabbing one. Whereas the Thunder roll out a contemporary, slender heart in Chet Holmgren who areas the ground and operates on the perimeter, the Pelicans begin a powerful huge in Jonas Valanciunas, who performs a way more conventional, bodily type and does his harm close to the rim.

If Valanciunas is ready to dominate the paint, pull down a excessive variety of rebounds and keep on the ground, it may imply bother for Oklahoma Metropolis. The Thunder lacks vital measurement and doesn’t essentially have a participant that possesses the scale to match him.

It is going to be within the Thunder’s favor to power the Pelicans to play small and maintain Valanciunas on the bench. Even then, Larry Nance Jr. has confirmed to be an efficient small ball heart for New Orleans of late, so keep watch over him on this collection.

Perimeter Taking pictures

Oklahoma Metropolis and New Orleans completed the common season as the primary and fourth best 3-point taking pictures groups within the league respectively. Moreover, whereas each of those squads knock down their pictures from past the arc at a excessive price, neither takes many.

The Thunder tried 34.2 (sixteenth in NBA) triples per recreation within the common season, which is simply barely greater than the 32.6 (twenty fourth) from the Pelicans. As this collection takes place, there shall be quite a few occasions wherein the battle from past the arc makes the distinction. Whether or not this turns right into a shootout or not, changing on the 3-point makes an attempt taken shall be on the prime of each groups’ priorities.

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The winner of this collection will transfer on to play both the LA Clippers or Dallas Mavericks, relying on who comes out on prime in that collection. Within the meantime, anticipate this collection between the Thunder and Pelicans to be a aggressive one, even with Williamson lacking time.