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San Antonio Spurs NBA 2015 News, Rumors: Tim Duncan Insists It’s Not Time To Panic Despite Team’s Losing Streak

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San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan gets the slam dunk during the second half of Round 1 of the Western Conference NBA basketball playoffs in San Antonio, Texas, April 17, 2011.

The San Antonio Spurs have been in this situation in the past, but this time it will test the squad’s abilities and its eligibility to do it all over again – win an NBA title.

Christian Post Report – The Spurs have only won 36 games this season, and have lost 23 games already. In the report by ESPN, that number is already higher than their total losses for last year.

The report also mentioned that San Antonio only managed a 4-5 performance during their usual ‘rodeo road trip’ – a series of road games where the Spurs should be steadying their hold of their position in the Western Conference standings.

Unfortunately, it has not been good. San Antonio is currently the seventh seed in the West, and is only a couple of wins ahead of Oklahoma City Thunder.

However, in spite the lackluster performance from last year’s champs, veteran center Tim Duncan shared his thoughts and implied that there is nothing to be worried about.

“When you lose games, three or four in a row like we have, people start to panic and want to change something or change everything,” the former MVP said.

“You have to stay steady with it and understand it’s a work in progress and we’re not in as bad a position as it may seem at the time. We get some wins together and start feeling good about ourselves then we’ll be in the right place during the playoffs.”

San Antonio is far from being completely healthy this season. Tony Parker is continuing to play in spite his hamstring injury, while Kawhi Leonard has already missed 15 straight games this season.

However, both players are playing now, and with the leadership and reassuring voice of Duncan, the Spurs may be able to make one big push to land on the upper half of the standings by season’s end.

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Windows Lumia 640 XL Release Date News, Specs Details: Microsoft Announces Brand New Affordable Mid-Range Smartphone

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Nobody expected Microsoft to make any announcements at the Mobile World Congress this year, and so many people were surprised when the Redmond, Washington-based Microsoft giant brought a couple of handsets.

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Christian Post Report – The bigger of the two, dubbed as the Lumia 640 XL, is definitely a charmer, with its Nokia-like design and the new tiles version of Windows Phone 8.1. Giving the Microsoft smartphone a closer look puts it as an indirect successor of the Lumia 1320, which was announced last year.

Just like the Lumia 1320, the Lumia 640 XL is a budget device that packs a huge screen. According to the report by Phone Arena, the device features a 5.7-inch display with HD (1280 x 720) resolution, 1GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 400 SoC.

Also on board is a 13MP primary camera and a 5MP selfie shooter, an 8GB internal memory with microSD card slot, and a 3,000mAh battery. The new Lumia handset will come in two versions – a 3G edition and another that supports LTE connections.

Despite the huge screen and impressive camera department, the Lumia 640 XL will reportedly cost only 189 EUR, which is about $208. Meanwhile, the LTE version is slightly more expensive at 219 EUR ($241).

Given that the Windows 10 for mobile devices will soon launch, the new Lumia may receive the update in the coming months.

Unfortunately, there are no exact details regarding the phone’s availability or official release date.

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Chicago Bulls NBA 2015 News, Rumors: Team’s Top 2 Players Out Until Season’s End, Will Chicago Make It?

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With the 2014-15 NBA season reaching its final stretch, teams are already doing everything they can in order to secure a decent playoff spot.

Christian Post Report – Unfortunately for the Chicago Bulls, it may be another grind during the season’s final weeks.

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Chicago Bulls shooting guard Richard Hamilton (32) shoots as teammate center Joakim Noah (13) holds back Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Nick Collison (4) during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Chicago, Illinois, November 8, 2012.

Just last week, Derrick Rose suffered another injury – this time a torn medial meniscus on his right knee. While he already underwent an operation, reports are pointing to a six to eight-week timeline before the guard can fully recover.

Meanwhile, the Bulls’ leading scorer also went down with an injury after colliding with DeAndre Jordan during Chicago’s loss against the Clippers.

Jimmy Butler, who averages more than 20 points and almost six rebounds a game, will reportedly be sidelined for the next six weeks.

To make things even worse for the Bulls, their sixth man Taj Gibson also sprained his ankle in their previous game against the Wolves.

With the positioning in the Eastern Conference as tight as ever, it is up to the twin tower combination of Pau Gasol and Joakim Noah whether the Bulls will remain aggressive inside or not.

Fortunately, coach Tom Thibodeau has other players to spare including Euro league MVP Nikola Mirotic, who led the way for Chicago in their last game against the Wizards.

Tony Snell may still be inconsistent, but whenever his shots start to fall, the other team is definitely in trouble.

While the two best offensive players of Chicago are injured, the Bulls might just temporarily return to their defensive mindset.

However, limping into the playoffs may not be the entrance Bulls fans have been waiting this season.

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LA Kings vs Montreal Canadiens Live Stream Free: Watch NHL Hockey Online as Kings Push for Playoff Spot

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The defending NHL Stanley Cup champions Los Angeles Kings will welcome the Montreal Canadiens as they meet at Staples Center.

Christian Post Report – Coming off a 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers, the Kings are looking to put together another win streak following three consecutive losses.

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Montreal Canadiens’ P.K. Subban (L) congratulates his teammate Carey Price after their win against the Tampa Bay Lightning during their NHL pre-season game at the Colisee in Quebec City, October 1, 2011.

Before dropping three straight games against the Ottawa Senators, Anaheim Ducks and Winnipeg Jets, the Kings were on a roll and had an eight-match winning run.

They are trying to crawl their way back to playoff contention as they are currently ninth in the Western Conference and fourth in the Pacific Division.

Jeff Carter leads the team with 49 points behind 21 goals and 28 assists, while Anze Kopitar has been a steady force with a team-high 35 assists so far.

The Canadiens were on a four-game win streak before facing the San Jose Sharks earlier in the week.

In those wins, they scored a total of 17 goals, averaging 4.25 per contest. However, that seemed to elude them as they faced the Sharks, losing 4-0 as they were only allowed 20 shots on goal, while their defense fell through by allowing at least one goal each period.

Hosting the Ducks the next game, much of the same happened. They allowed the lead to balloon to 3-0 before scoring a consolation goal in the 59th minute of the contest.

They have already met once this season, with the Canadiens dominating the champions 6-2.

Dictating the pace early on, the Canadiens wowed their home crowd by going up 3-0 after the first two periods.

The Kings tried to hustle their way back as Jake Muzzin narrowed the gap to two-goals inside the first four minutes of the third period, but Montreal had too much fire power on that night.

Carey Price was impressive in that contest, saving 44 out of a possible 46 attempts on goal, while his counterpart only had a 70 percent save rate after going 14-of-20.

The match will start 10:30 p.m. ET, and for live scores and play-by-play visit NHL.com. A live stream of the game can be watched online by clicking here.

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‘The Bachelor’ Spoilers, Latest News: Chris Soules Gives His Take on ‘Women Tell All’ Reunion Show

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The women tell all, on The Bachelor

Christian Post Report – Last Monday’s special episode of “The Bachelor” titled “Women Tell All” featured the return of all of Chris Soules’ eliminated ladies coming back together to reminisce, lash out at each other, and gain closure after their time on the show.

Soules told E! News that it was quite difficult to be with all of the women in one room.

“I felt like a kindergarten teacher for a while,” he said. “It was like herding cats in a tornado.”

One emotional moment of the night was when Britt could not believe that Carly pretended to her friend while inside the Bachelor mansion. Soules said he had no idea that things were bad between the two girls.

“I mean, I knew there was friction between Britt and Carly, but I really had no idea it was that bad,” he told People magazine. “Whose side am I on? No way am I going to choose a side; I refuse to get in the middle of that one!”

One lady reportedly had reservations about coming back for “Women Tell All”: Kelsey. It can be recalled that Kelsey talked about being a widow, and the other girls thought that she did so to get Soules’ sympathy. Moreover, she had a panic attack at the mansion, and some of the ladies are claiming that she faked it to get attention.

“I did have reservations about coming because I knew there were girls who didn’t like me and who wanted answers and I was ready to hear them out,” said Kelsey.

Soules said that he chose to give Kelsey the benefit of the doubt.

“I don’t think Kelsey is a bad person,” he said. “Did she use her story to maneuver herself a little here and there? Yeah, probably. But she’s also been through so much … Hearing her say that she feels like she is grieving all over again is heartbreaking. I guess I just choose to give her the benefit of the doubt, no matter what anyone says.”

“The Bachelor” airs on Mondays at 8 p.m. on ABC.

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‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 20 Cast List News: Official Cast Portraits Revealed, Chris Soules Could Be the Mystery Contestant

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Suzanne Somers and Tony Dovolani pose for their official cast portrait for season 20 of Dancing with the Stars

Christian Post Report – “Dancing With The Stars” has released the official cast portraits for Season 20. The photos feature the celebrity cast posing with their pro partners, and fans can’t wait for the new season to begin to find out who will dominate on the dance floor.

Rumer Willis—the eldest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore—is paired with Valentin Chmerkovskiy. When host Tom Bergeron asked her what her famous parents think about her joining the show, Willis said, “They’re really excited. I mean, they should be.”

Olympic gold gymnast Nastia Liukin is paired with Derek Hough. Hough made his return to the show after he previously announced that he won’t be part of season 20 to take part in Radio City Music Hall’s New York Spring Spectacular.

LMFAO rapper Redfoo will be dancing with Emma Slater.

“I’m just gonna come out and just give it my all! I’m not gonna hold back,” he said on “Good Morning America.”

Charlotte McKinney, who made her debut on the Super Bowl commercial for Carl’s Jr, will be dancing with Keo Motsepe.

“I’m excited to burn off all the burgers,” she joked.

NFL player Michael Sam is paired with Peta Murgatroyd.

“I’m athletic and can perform, so I’m a competitor,” he said on GMA.

14-year old “Hunger Games” actress Willow Shields will be dancing with Mark Ballas. Shields is the youngest competitor ever in the history of the show. ”

It’s kinda scary,” she said. “It’s exciting too … I think [Mark] is secretly nervous about that.”

Actress and fitness advocate Suzanne Somers is partnered with Tony Dovolani.

“This is my opportunity to see if all those hormones and vitamins I’ve been taking all these years will really pay off,” she quipped.

Singer-actor Riker Lynch will be dancing with Allison Holker. Lynch is related to DWTS vets Derek Hough and Julianne Hough.

“I actually haven’t talked to them yet, so I will definitely be looking for tips,” he said on GMA.

Retired Army Sgt. Noah Galloway will be dancing with Sharna Burgess. Galloway is a double amputee who is now a personal trainer and motivational speaker.

“Shark Tank” star Robert Herjavec is partnered with Kym Johnson. “You have to compete against yourself, so we’re not worried about the other people,” he said.

Legendary singer Patti LaBelle will be dancing with Artem Chigvintsev. “I’m gonna have so much fun,” said the singer on GMA, “You know baby, I’m just gonna do it.”

Meanwhile, Bergeron and Erin Andrews said on GMA that a mystery contestant is going to be announced right before the show’s premiere and will be dancing with season 19 champion Witney Carson.

There has been speculation that “The Bachelor” star Chris Soules will be competing on the show. Bergeron may have hinted at Soules’ being part of the show when, as a reply to why the mystery contestant couldn’t be at the GMA announcement, he said “he couldn’t rose, I mean, rise early enough.”

Sibilings Julianne and Derek Hough also weighed in the rumors during a Q&A with AOL Build on Monday, admitting that it could be Soules.

“You know …” Derek said. Julianne added, “Oh my gosh, everyone loves ‘The Bachelor’ this season!”

Carson also offered a clue via Instagram, posting a photo of herself in a rural area.

“Just moments away from meeting my new partner,” she captioned the photo.

“Dancing With the Stars” season 20 will premiere on March 16 at 8 p.m. on ABC.

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Upcoming Windows Phones 2015: Microsoft Announces Brand New Affordable Mid-Range Smartphone Lumia 640 XL

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Given that the Windows 10 for mobile devices will soon launch, the new Lumia may receive the update in the coming months.

Unfortunately, there are no exact details regarding the phone’s availability or official release date.

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LA Kings vs Montreal Canadiens: Watch NHL Hockey as Kings Push for Playoff Spot

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Christian Post Report – The defending NHL Stanley Cup champions Los Angeles Kings will welcome the Montreal Canadiens as they meet at Staples Center.

Coming off a 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers, the Kings are looking to put together another win streak following three consecutive losses.