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Kyle Busch pulls off last minute win at 2021 Busch Clash at Daytona

Kyle Busch won the Busch Clash at Daytona on Tuesday in a thrilling win, crossing the finish line first after a late crash involving Ryan Blaney and Chase Elliott.  

The victory was the 10th in the preseason event for Joe Gibbs Racing – the most of any organization. Said Busch, “I just knew to keep my head down and keep focused ahead and just seeing if I could hit my marks to see if I could get close enough to have a shot like that if something like that were to materialize. Fortunately, it did for us. It’s awesome to start off a year with a win – a non-points win but I’d love nothing more to be here again this Sunday.”

LIVE UPDATES: Kyle Busch slips past crash on last lap to win Busch Clash at Daytona

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No. 1 golfer Dustin Johnson withdraws from Pebble Beach Pro-Am Citing Jet Lag

The world’s top golfer, Dustin Johnson, has withdrawn from the 2021 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am days in Pebble Beach, Calif. Johnson was removed Monday from the field on the tournament’s official website. The four-day tournament tees off Thursday in Pebble Beach, Calif.

Johnson won the Saudi International on Sunday for the second time in three years. He has competed in just one PGA Tour event this year. His agent and manager, David Winkle, cited family time and jet lag as reasons for the late withdrawal, saying, “Following his successful week in Saudi Arabia, Dustin has decided it would be best to enjoy a week at home before the Genesis Invitational and the World Golf Championships at the Concession. Other than being a bit jet-lagged, he is feeling great and looking forward to the weeks ahead. While he is disappointed to miss the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, which is always one of his favorite weeks, he feels his decision is for the best.”

The four-day tournament will air on Golf Channel and CBS. First- and second-round play will air from 3 to 6 p.m. EST Thursday and Friday on Golf Channel.

2021 Pebble Beach Pro-Am field: Dustin Johnson withdraws from event following win at Saudi International

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Trump attorneys denounce upcoming impeachment case as Senate leaders set rules for trial

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell have agreed to the rules for former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. Trump’s legal team, however, slammed the process as an effort to silence a political opponent. Trump’s legal team also filed a brief on Monday, denying that Trump had a part in inciting the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol, which occurred while Congress was certifying the Electoral College votes in favor of President Joe Biden

Under the agreed-upon rules (which can be found here), the process will begin Tuesday with four hours divided equally to present arguments on the constitutionality of the trial. That will be followed by 16 hours to present their case at trial Wednesday for whether Trump must be held responsible for the riots. The rules also allow for senators to question both parties for a total of four hours following the presentations. There will be two hours of arguments on whether the Senate will consider motions to subpoena witnesses and documents.

Politics live updates: Transportation secretary quarantining; Democrats unveil details of Trump’s second impeachment trial

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Facebook and Instagram to crackdown on anti-vaccine misinformation

Facebook announced Monday that they would take action against users and groups on Facebook and Instagram that spread misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine – or vaccines in general.

Facebook said in a blog post, “We will begin enforcing this policy immediately. Groups, pages and accounts on Facebook and Instagram that repeatedly share these debunked claims may be removed altogether.”  Facebook already has banned advertisements that spread misinformation about vaccines.

In December, the company announced posts that spread misinformation about COVID-19 would be labeled as inaccurate, with links to correct information. The new policy was developed along with the World Health Organization to debunk claims to include those that COVID-19 was man-made in a lab; that vaccines are not effective, toxic, dangerous or cause autism; or that “it’s safer to get the disease than to get the vaccination.” Anti-vaccine activists have used social media to undermine the public’s confidence in the vaccines.

Facebook bans misinformation about all vaccines after years of controversy

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MLB to deaden baseballs slightly amid surge in home runs

Major League Baseball has slightly deadened its baseballs coming after a years-long surge in home runs. MLB anticipates the changes will be subtle; in a memo to teams last week. the league cited an independent lab that found the new balls will fly 1 to 2 feet shorter on balls hit over 375 feet. Five more teams also plan to add humidors to their stadiums, raising to 10 of MLB’s 30 stadiums expected to be equipped with humidity-controlled storage spaces.

The makeup of official Rawlings baseballs used in MLB games has come under scrutiny in recent years. A record 6,776 homers were hit during the 2019 regular season, and the rate of home runs fell only slightly during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. A four-person committee of scientists commissioned by MLB concluded after the 2019 season that baseballs had less drag on average than in previous seasons, contributing to the power surge. Their report blamed the spike in part on inconsistencies in seam height.

The league mandates all baseballs have a coefficient of restitution (COR) ranging from .530 to .570, but in recent years the average COR had trended upward within the specification range. In an effort to better center the ball, Rawlings has loosened the tension on the first of three wool windings within the ball. Its research estimates the adjustment will bring the COR down 0.01 to 0.02 and will also lessen the ball’s weight by 2.8 grams without changing its size. 

Report: MLB slightly deadens ball amid HR surge

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NHL Postpones 7 Games involving Devils, Wild, Sabres due to COVID-19 Issues

On Monday, the NHL announced the postponement of seven additional games as the New Jersey Devils, Minnesota Wild and Buffalo Sabres deal with the league’s COVID-19 Protocols.  Buffalo and New Jersey last played Jan. 31 against each other, and Minnesota hasn’t played since Feb. 2.  The new postponements include Buffalo’s games against the Washington Capitals on Thursday and Saturday, New Jersey’s games with the Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins and the Wild’s contests against the St. Louis Blues and Los Angeles Kings, all of which are also scheduled for those days.  The Sabres and Wild each have nine players on the league’s COVID-19 list. The Devils have 16 players affected.

The league made several changes to health and safety protocols. In an effort to improve airflow, glass behind benches was removed and teams were told to make more space in dressing rooms, while coaches and players could not enter the arena until 1 hour and 45 minutes prior to the game.

NHL postpones seven more games involving Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils, Minnesota Wild

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Four skiers killed, four injured in avalanche in Salt Lake City, Utah area

Four skiers died and four others were injured after an avalanche in the Salt Lake County. The skiers, ranging in age from 23 to 48, were reported to be at 9,800 feet elevation near Wilson Glade in Millcreek Canyon around 11 a.m. Saturday.

According to the Utah Avalanche Center, the avalanche covered 250 feet of ground and the hurtled snow was 2.5 feet deep. All eight of the skiers were wearing beacons at the time of the avalanche, and one of the survivors experienced hypothermia and others were doing well, according to authorities. Conditions of the other survivors were not disclosed, but officials say they were able to locate and dig out the other four skiers, who had already died.

The Utah Avalanche Center posted on Twitter, “we are overwhelmed with sadness to report” the deaths of the skiers. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox also posted on Twitter: “This is a terrible tragedy and our prayers go out to the victims and families involved. We are grateful to the first responders and others who engaged in this rescue and recovery effort. With avalanche danger high right now, please exercise extreme caution.”

Utah avalanche: Four skiers dead, four rescued after avalanche in Utah backcountry

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House Democrats to introduce $3,000 per child benefit as part of Biden relief package

House Democrats plan to unveil legislation Monday to provide $3,000 per child to tens of millions of families as part of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package.

Under the proposal, the Internal Revenue Service would provide $3,600 over the course of the year per person younger than 6 years old and $3,000 per year for children aged 6-17, with payments sent monthly beginning in July. It also includes a provision decreasing the payments for couples who earn more than $75,000 per year and couples earning more than $150,000 per year.

The proposal comes after the Senate approved a budget resolution and the House passed a blueprint instructing committees to begin drafting its own relief legislation, the first step which allows House Democrats to bypass needing at least 10 Republicans to vote to advance the legislation.

Stimulus update: Democrats to unveil $3,000 child benefit as part of Biden relief package

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeat Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 to win Super Bowl LV

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are Super Bowl LV champions, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 on Sunday night at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Bucs became the first team to win a Super Bowl in their home stadium, and quarterback Tom Brady earned his seventh Lombardi Trophy, the most of any player in NFL history.

Brady’s performance At age 43, Brady gave a stellar performance, completing 21 of 29 passes for 201 yards and three touchdowns, including a pair to tight end Rob Gronkowski. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was 26 of 49 passing for 270 yards and two interceptions. He added five carries for a team-high 33 yards.

Tom Brady wins 7th Super Bowl and 1st with Tampa Bay as Buccaneers beat Kansas City Chiefs 31-9

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Detroit Pistons trade Derrick Rose to NY Knicks for Dennis Smith Jr., draft picks

The NY Knicks will acquire point guard Derrick Rose in a trade with the Detroit Pistons. New York will send point guard Dennis Smith Jr. and Charlotte’s 2021 second-round pick to Detroit. Rose is a three-time All-Star. He won Rookie of the Year in 2008–09, earning an All-NBA selection in 2010–11.

Rose, 32, is in his 12th NBA season. The 2010–11 MVP is averaging 14.2 points and 4.2 assists per game this year, though he has been inactive in five of Detroit’s last eight contests. Rose will return to New York for a second time after he played 64 games with the Knicks in 2016–17. 

The Knicks are back in the Eastern Conference playoff race, currently at No. 7 in the Eastern Conference at 11–13. They have not reached the playoffs since 2013.

Pistons send Derrick Rose to Knicks for Dennis Smith Jr. and a second-round pick

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