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A former Democratic Georgia congressman hopes abortion can power his state Supreme Court bid

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HOSCHTON, Ga. -- May's election for the Georgia Supreme Court is playing out as races for the state's highest court have for decades: sitting justices running uncontested.But there is an exception, and it's driven by the issue that has roiled politics across the country for the past two years: abortion.Justice Andrew Pinson is the only one of four incumbents seeking election to draw a challenge, and it's a formidable one. Former U.S. Rep. John Barrow, a Democrat, hopes to harness a voter backlash to abortion restrictions to unseat Pinson in what could be a model for future Georgia court contests in a state that has become a partisan battleground.The May 21 general election for a six-year term is nonpartisan, and a Barrow victory wouldn't change the conservative leanings of the court. Eight of the nine justices, including Pinson, were appointed by Republican governors. The other won his seat unopposed after being appointed to a state appellate court by a Democratic governor.Barrow's bid is seen as a longshot. Pinson, appointed two years ago by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, appears to be raising more campaign money as the state's legal establishment closes ranks around him.But Barrow hopes a voter backlash against Georgia's near-total abortion ban is the path to an upset.In talks primarily to Democratic groups, Barrow says that when Pinson was Georgia’s solicitor general, he was the lawyer most responsible for the state supporting the Mississippi case that led to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning a constitutional right to abortion in 2022. That decision cleared the way for a 2019 Georgia law to take effect banning most abortions after fetal cardiac activity can be detected, usually in about the sixth week of pregnancy. That’s before many women know they are pregnant.At an April 15 Democratic meeting in a retirement community northeast of Atlanta, Barrow attacked Pinson’s former membership in the Federalist Society and his term as a clerk for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, drawing boos from the 50 attendees. Barrow said he believes Georgians have a state constitutional right to abortion and that voters would boost their chances of restoring broader access to abortion by doing something they've never done before: defeating an incumbent state justice.“I happen to believe that the Georgia Constitution does provide a right of privacy, and that encompasses everything that we associate with what was the law under Roe vs. Wade. And then it’s probably wider,” Barrow said. “That would mean the current statute, the current ban we’re living with right now, violates that provision of the Constitution.”Opponents of the six-week ban are challenging it in state court, arguing Georgia’s unusually well-developed law protecting privacy should void it. That case is almost certainly headed back to the Georgia Supreme CourtPinson said it would be inappropriate to discuss his views on abortion or other topics that might come before the court.“If judges start talking about issues in cases that come before the court, or that could come before the court and opine, ‘Personally, I think this; personally I think that,’ man, it just starts chipping away at people’s confidence in our judiciary,” Pinson said in an interview. State supreme court races have become more expensive in recent years as courts have weighed issues like political gerrymandering. The U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning the right to abortion has put those races under even greater scrutiny in the past two years as the divisive issue has returned to the states.Public polling shows the majority of people in the U.S. support a right to abortion, and voters have affirmed abortion rights in seven states over the past two years since Roe v. Wade was overturned, including in Republican-leaning states such as Kentucky, Montana and Ohio.Douglas Keith, who tracks state supreme courts for the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University, said money has poured into races from groups on the left and right, creating contests like the one last year in Wisconsin. There, a liberal judge backed by Democrats flipped the court after defeating a former justice supported by Republicans and anti-abortion groups in the most expensive state Supreme Court race ever.“We are seeing money like we’ve never seen before in these races. Candidates and groups are adopting messages that they’ve never used in judicial elections before, and there’s just generally more attention on these races," Keith said. Pinson, 37, graduated first in his law school class at the University of Georgia and served four years as solicitor general, helping Georgia win a long-running water rights dispute. Kemp named Pinson to the state Court of Appeals in 2021 and elevated him to Georgia's high court a year later. Many lawyers, including some Democrats, have endorsed him for election.Meaningful electoral challenges to sitting Georgia judges are rare. Anthony Michael Kreis, a law professor at Georgia State University, said that reflects a “small club dynamic” prevailing within Georgia’s legal establishment.“I just think that we’re dealing with a kind of old-school mentality, where people don’t really want to engage in the kind of partisan warfare over judicial seats like we’ve seen in some other states,” Kreis said.Barrow, 69, served five terms in Congress and for a time was the only white Democratic representative from the Deep South. He finally lost in 2014 after Republicans gerrymandered his district a second time. In 2018, he narrowly lost a statewide race for Georgia secretary of state to Republican Brad Raffensperger. Although justices are elected, the pattern has been for a justice to resign and let the governor appoint a successor. A newly appointed justice then gets two years on the bench before facing voters.Barrow was denied a chance to run in 2020 after a justice announced he would resign after the election date before his term ended. A challenge arguing the election should be held anyway was rejected. Barrow calls the system of appointments “dysfunctional” and pledges that if elected he will let voters choose his replacement.“If the voters give me the office, I’m going to give it back to the voters,” he said.While his victory wouldn't change the overall political composition of the court, Barrow said it would send the state's justices a message on abortion rights. He referenced the decision earlier this year by the Alabama Supreme Court that declared frozen embryos created through in vitro fertilization could legally be considered children and an Arizona Supreme Court decision earlier this month reviving an abortion ban from 1864, before Arizona was a state.“We’re getting an education right now all across the country as to how important the office of state supreme court justice is," Barrow said.

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McVay: Stafford wants more guaranteed money

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Sarah Barshop, ESPN Staff WriterApr 27, 2024, 12:45 AM ETCloseSarah Barshop covers the Los Angeles Rams for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2016 to cover the Green Bay Packers for ESPN Milwaukee. She then moved to Houston to cover the Texans. She came to ESPN after working as a writer and editor for Sports Illustrated. You can follow her on Twitter @sarahbarshop.Open Extended ReactionsHERMOSA BEACH, Calif. -- Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay acknowledged the NFL Network report that quarterback Matthew Stafford would like more guaranteed money on his contract, saying, "we're going to try to figure it out."McVay said he has "had good dialogue" with Stafford about the situation, adding that Stafford has "been working with our guys, and we will keep those things in-house."Stafford signed a four-year, $160 million contract extension in March 2022, but his salary is not guaranteed after the 2024 season.Editor's Picks1 Related"We're going to take a day at a time," McVay said Friday on the second night of the NFL draft. "We'll see, so we're going to try to figure it out."There's nothing that's more important than making sure that he feels appreciated and he knows how much we love him and want him to lead the way. And I think that commitment that I think he wants to have can be reciprocated, and we want to work towards figuring that out."When asked if Stafford would attend the Rams' organized team activities this spring, McVay responded that Stafford has "been working with our guys the last couple of weeks."Last season, Stafford completed 62.6% of his passes for 3,965 yards, with 24 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He was a finalist for the Associated Press 2023 NFL Comeback Player of the Year award a year after a spinal cord contusion ended his season after nine games in 2022.

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How to watch the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic NBA Playoffs game tonight: Game 4 livestream options, more

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Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball against Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic during the third quarter of game three of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Kia Center on April 25, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.
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Back after a staggering 121-83 Game 3 loss, the worst-ever playoff loss for the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Cavs face the Orlando Magic again today. The Cavs' hopes of a sweep are gone, but this series just got even more exciting.Wondering how and when to watch today's game? Keep reading below for everything you need to know about today's Cavaliers vs. Magic NBA Playoffs game. How and when to watch the Cavaliers vs. Magic gameGame 4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic NBA Playoffs series will be played on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT). The game will air on TNT and stream on Sling TV and the platforms featured below.How to watch the Cavaliers vs. Magic game without cableIf your cable subscription doesn't carry TNT or you've cut the cord with your cable company, you can still watch today's game. Below are the platforms on which you can watch today's Cavaliers vs. Magic game live. Save $25 on Sling TV: The most cost-effective way to stream the Cavaliers vs. Magic gameOne of the most cost-effective ways to stream today's NBA playoff game is through a subscription to Sling TV. To watch today's game, you'll need a subscription to the Orange tier, which includes TNT and ESPN. For access to more NBA playoff games, upgrade to the Orange + Blue tier (recommended), which includes the games played on ABC.The Orange tier is normally $40 per month, but Sling TV has an offer for new subscribers where you can get your first month for $15. The Orange + Blue tier costs $35 for your first month, and $60 per month after that. There's also an NBA playoffs package deal where you can save $30 when you pre-pay for three months of service on any tier. You can cancel anytime.Note: Because Sling TV doesn't carry CBS, you won't be able to watch CBS-aired live sports, including the NFL. If you're looking for one live TV streaming platform to watch all your favorite sports, we suggest a subscription to Hulu + Live TV.Top features of Sling TV Orange + Blue tier:There are 46 channels to watch in total, including ABC, ESPN and TNT.You get access to NFL games airing on ESPN next season at the lowest price.All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle: Watch the Cavaliers vs. Magic game live for freeYou can watch today's game with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle. The bundle features 95 channels, including ABC, TNT, local network affiliates and ESPN. It also includes the ESPN+ streaming service. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch today's game, the 2024 NBA playoffs, MLB this season and network-aired NFL games next season with Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle.Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+. It's priced at $77 after a three-day free trial.The best place to get NBA Playoffs fan gear: FanaticsRooting from home is more fun while repping your team with the latest NBA fan gear. Fanatics is our first stop for the newest NBA fan gear, our go-to for the latest drop of NBA Playoffs and NBA Finals merch like jerseys, commemorative T-shirts, hats and more. Fanatics also has just-released NFL Draft jerseys, like No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams' new Chicago Bears jersey. Shipping is free with code 24SHIP ($24 minimum order required).2024 NBA Playoffs: Full playoff schedule
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The first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs started on April 20.First round scheduleBelow are the dates, times and networks airing each game of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. All times Eastern.Eastern Conference(1) Boston Celtics vs. (8) Miami Heat• Game 1: Heat vs. Celtics; Sunday, April 21 (1 p.m. ET on ABC) Celtics 114-94• Game 2: Heat vs. Celtics; Wednesday, April 24 (7 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV) Heat 111-101• Game 3: Celtics vs. Heat; Saturday, April 27 (6 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV)• Game 4: Celtics vs. Heat; Monday, April 29 (TBD, TBD)• Game 5: Heat vs. Celtics; TBD (TBD, TBD)*• Game 6: Celtics vs. Heat; TBD (TBD, TBD)*• Game 7: Heat vs. Celtics; TBD (TBD, TBD)** = If necessary(2) New York Knicks vs. (7) Philadelphia 76ers• Game 1: 76ers vs. Knicks; Saturday, April 20 (6 p.m. ET on ESPN) Knicks 111-104• Game 2: 76ers vs. Knicks; Monday, April 22 (7:30 p.m. on TNT, TruTV) Knicks 104-101• Game 3: Knicks vs. 76ers; Thursday, April 25 (7:30 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV) 76ers 125-114• Game 4: Knicks vs. 76ers; Sunday, April 28 (1 p.m. on ABC)• Game 5: 76ers vs. Knicks; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)*• Game 6: Knicks vs. 76ers; TBD (TBD, TBD)*• Game 7: 76ers vs. Knicks; TBD (TBD, TBD)** = If necessary(3) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (6) Indiana Pacers• Game 1: Pacers vs. Bucks; Sunday, April 21 (7 p.m. on TNT, TruTV) Bucks 109-94• Game 2: Pacers vs. Bucks; Tuesday, April 23 (8:30 p.m. on NBA TV) Pacers 125-108• Game 3: Bucks vs. Pacers; Friday, April 26 (5:30 p.m. on ESPN) Pacers 121-118• Game 4: Bucks vs. Pacers; Sunday, April 28 (7 p.m. on TNT)• Game 5: Pacers vs. Bucks; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)*• Game 6: Bucks vs. Pacers; TBD (TBD, TBD)*• Game 7: Pacers vs. Bucks; TBD (TBD, TBD)** = If necessary(4) Cleveland vs. (5) Orlando• Game 1: Magic vs. Cavaliers; Saturday, April 20 (1 p.m. on ESPN) Cavaliers 97-83• Game 2: Magic vs. Cavaliers; Monday, April 22 (7 p.m. on NBA TV) Cavaliers 96-86• Game 3: Cavaliers vs. Magic; Thursday, April 25 (7 p.m. on NBA TV) Magic 121-83• Game 4: Cavaliers vs. Magic; Saturday, April 27 (1 p.m. on TNT)• Game 5: Magic vs. Cavaliers; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)*• Game 6: Cavaliers vs. Magic; TBD (TBD, TBD)*• Game 7: Magic vs. Cavaliers; TBD (TBD, TBD)* * = If necessaryWestern Conference(1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (8) New Orleans Pelicans• Game 1: Pelicans vs. Thunder; Sunday, April 21 (9:30 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV) OKC 94-92• Game 2: Pelicans vs. Thunder; Wednesday, April 24 (9:30 p.m. on TNT, TruTV) OKC 124-92• Game 3: Thunder vs. Pelicans; Saturday, April 27 (3:30 p.m. on TNT)• Game 4: Thunder vs. Pelicans; Monday, April 29 (TBD, TBD)• Game 5: Pelicans vs. Thunder; TBD (TBD, TBD)*• Game 6: Thunder vs. Pelicans; TBD (TBD, TBD)*• Game 7: Pelicans vs. Thunder; TBD (TBD, TBD)** = If necessary(2) Denver Nuggets vs. (7) Los Angeles Lakers• Game 1: Lakers vs. Nuggets; Saturday, April 20 (8 p.m. on ABC) Nuggets 114-103• Game 2: Lakers vs. Nuggets; Monday, April 22 (10 p.m. on Spectrum Sportsnet+) Nuggets 101-99• Game 3: Nuggets vs. Lakers; Thursday, April 25 (10 p.m. on Spectrum Sportsnet+) Nuggets 112-105• Game 4: Nuggets vs. Lakers; Saturday, April 27 (8:30 p.m. on ABC)• Game 5: Lakers vs. Nuggets; Monday, April 29 (TBD, TBD)*• Game 6: Nuggets vs. Lakers; TBD (TBD, TBD)*• Game 7: Lakers vs. Nuggets; TBD (TBD, TBD)* = If necessary(3) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. (6) Phoenix SunsGame 1: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Saturday, April 20 (3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN) Timberwolves 120-95Game 2: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Tuesday, April 23 (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT) Timberwolves 105-93Game 3: Timberwolves vs. Suns; Friday, April 26 (10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)Game 4: Timberwolves vs. Suns; Sunday, April 28 (9:30 p.m. ET, TNT)Game 5: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)*Game 6: Timberwolves vs. Suns; Thursday, May 2 (TBD, TBD)*Game 7: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Saturday, May 4 (TBD, TBD)* * = If necessary(4) LA Clippers vs. (5) Dallas Mavericks• Game 1: Mavericks vs. Clippers; Sunday, April 21 (3:30 p.m. on ABC) Clippers 109-97• Game 2: Mavericks vs. Clippers, Tuesday, April 23 (10 p.m. on Clippervision) Mavericks 96-93• Game 3: Clippers vs. Mavericks, Friday, April 26 (8 p.m. on Clippervision)• Game 4: Clippers vs. Mavericks, Sunday, April 28 (3:30 p.m. on ABC)• Game 5: Mavericks vs. Clippers, TBD (TBD, TBD)*• Game 6: Clippers vs. Mavericks, TBD (TBD, TBD)*• Game 7: Mavericks vs. Clippers, TBD (TBD, TBD)** = If necessaryConference semifinals scheduleThe conference semifinals will begin May 6-7 but can move up to May 4-5 if the prior round's series ends early.Conference finals scheduleThe conference finals will begin May 21-22 but can move up to May 19-20 if the prior round's series ends early.NBA Finals scheduleThe 2024 NBA Finals will begin on June 6, airing on ABC.Sunday, June 9: Game 2Wednesday, June 12: Game 3Friday, June 14: Game 4Monday, June 17: Game 5 (if necessary)Thursday, June 20: Game 6 (if necessary)Sunday, June 23: Game 7 (if necessary)

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Climb stairs to live longer, say cardiologists…

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Climbing stairs is associated with a longer life, according to research presented at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
"If you have the choice of taking the stairs or the lift, go for the stairs as it will help your heart," said study author Dr. Sophie Paddock of the University of East Anglia and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK. "Even brief bursts of physical activity have beneficial health impacts, and short bouts of stair climbing should be an achievable target to integrate into daily routines."
Cardiovascular disease is largely preventable through actions like exercise. However, more than one in four adults worldwide do not meet recommended levels of physical activity. Stair climbing is a practical and easily accessible form of physical activity which is often overlooked. This study investigated whether climbing stairs, as a form of physical activity, could play a role in reducing the risks of cardiovascular disease and premature death.
The authors collected the best available evidence on the topic and conducted a meta-analysis. Studies were included regardless of the number of flights of stairs and the speed of climbing. There were nine studies with 480,479 participants in the final analysis. The study population included both healthy participants and those with a previous history of heart attack or peripheral arterial disease. Ages ranged from 35 to 84 years old and 53% of participants were women.
Compared with not climbing stairs, stair climbing was associated with a 24% reduced risk of dying from any cause and a 39% lower likelihood of dying from cardiovascular disease. Stair climbing was also linked with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease including heart attack, heart failure and stroke.
Dr. Paddock said, "Based on these results, we would encourage people to incorporate stair climbing into their day-to-day lives. Our study suggested that the more stairs climbed, the greater the benefits—but this needs to be confirmed. So, whether at work, home, or elsewhere, take the stairs."
More information:
Optimal exercise modalities for primary and secondary prevention
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