MON SIX

It was Jokic's 19th triple-double of the season. Tim Hardaway Jr. added 23 points for the Nuggets, who capped a three-game road trip with a win after losing at Detroit and New York.

Matas Buzelis scored 21 points and Collin Sexton added 17 for the Bulls, who have lost four straight.

The Bulls led 104-97 after closing the third period on a 16-2 run, but Denver started the final quarter on a 20-2 spurt to take the lead for good. Jokic and Julian Strawther capped the run with consecutive 3-pointers.

Chicago went the first six minutes of the fourth before making its first field goal and finished the final period 5 for 17 from the floor.

Jokic had nine points, 11 rebounds and seven assists in 17 first-half minutes, but the Bulls led 65-59 at the intermission.

Nuggets: Host Cleveland on Monday night.

Bulls: Visit Brooklyn on Monday night.

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Coming off a three-hour meeting on Monday in New York, the WNBA promised it would have a counter to the proposal the players' union submitted six weeks ago. That offercame on Friday evening.

In the Friday proposal, the WNBA made a concession on team-provided housing, the person with knowledge of the situation said. In the revised agreement, one bedroom apartments will be available for players making the minimum salary. The two developmental players on each roster would be provided with studio apartments.

The players' union also voiced setting a standard for team facilities that would be codified in the new CBA, the person with knowledge of the situation said.

Game 1: Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray (12) celebrates with teammates after the Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 89-86, at Michelob Ultra Arena.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Jackie Young #0 of the Las Vegas Aces battles for the ball with Alyssa Thomas #25 and Kahleah Copper #2 of the Phoenix Mercury.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Chelsea Gray (12) and A'ja Wilson (22) of the Las Vegas Aces grab a rebound past DeWanna Bonner (14) and Satou Sabally (0) of the Phoenix Mercury.

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) looks to tip a loose ball away from Phoenix Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb (33).

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith (3) shoots against Phoenix Mercury forward Natasha Mack (4).

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: A'ja Wilson (22) of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates after making a basket against the Phoenix Mercury.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Satou Sabally (0) of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against Megan Gustafson (17) of the Las Vegas Aces.

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Chelsea Gray (12) of the Las Vegas Aces reacts against the Phoenix Mercury during the fourth quarter.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Alyssa Thomas (25) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against Jackie Young (0) of the Las Vegas Aces.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Alyssa Thomas (25) of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against Jackie Young (0) of the Las Vegas Aces.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) dribbles against Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2).

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) drives against Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2).

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Kahleah Copper (2) of the Phoenix Mercury celebrates after her 3-point basket.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Head coach Nate Tibbetts of the Phoenix Mercury looks on during the first quarter.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Maddy Westbeld of the Chicago Sky (left) and Rae Burrell of the Los Angeles Sparks look on.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Jackie Young (0) of the Las Vegas Aces reacts in front of Kahleah Copper of the Phoenix Mercury.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon looks on.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Dana Evans of the Las Vegas Aces, shoots the ball between Monique Akoa Makani and Natasha Mack of the Phoenix Mercury.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces drives to the basket against Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Kahleah Copper of the Phoenix Mercury grabs a rebound against the Las Vegas Aces.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Chelsea Gray of the Las Vegas Aces shoots the ball against Monique Akoa Makani of the Phoenix Mercury.

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Nothing has changed in terms of revenue sharing or player salaries. The WNBA is offering more than 70% of league and team net revenue. The players' union has asked for 30% of gross revenue. The salary cap would be $5.65 million per year, rising with league revenues.

The WNBA offer continues to include a maximum $1 million base salary, with a projected revenue-sharing component that raises players' max total earnings to more than $1.3 million in 2026. The league's maximum salary would grow to nearly $2 million over the life of the agreement, which would end in 2031. The minimum salary would be more than $250,000 and average salary more than $530,000.

The players' union plans to meet with leadership to review and assess the league's counterproposal, a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports.

Theregular-season is supposed to tipoff May 8. But before that can happen the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire will have an expansion draft. Free agency and the WNBA draft also need to take place.

WNBA playersauthorized the union executive committee to "call a strike when necessary"in December.

"Having the strike on the table is something that we're very much aware of, but there's so many more conversations that have to happen," Ogwumike told the AP on Friday. "You know, we're not just going to say, 'Hey, today's the day (we'll strike).' You know, I think that's what we're demonstrating right now is negotiating in good faith."

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The 23-year-old lefty from Australia outdueled Jon Rahm to capture the $30 million LIV Golf Riyadh title on Saturday at Riyadh Golf Club in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Smylie, who had not won outside of his home country, tapped in a 3-foot par putt under the lights to close LIV's first 72-hole tournament at 24-under-par 264.

"I wanted to come out here and make a statement," Smylie said. "I wanted to prove that I'm one of the best out here. And I feel like I've done that and it's only up from here."

Smylie, who entered the final round tied for the lead with Peter Uihlein, fired an 8-under 64 to edge Rahm by 1 shot. The Spaniard delivered the round of the tournament - a 63 - to push Smylie to the limit as he closed with four straight birdies.

"I think four rounds is better golf and better for the players who are playing good golf that week," Rahm said. "It also gives you more time for a comeback, but if you're playing good, it gives you more time to get a lead."

Uihlein wrapped his tournament with a 5 under 67 to claim third place by himself. Belgium's Thomas Pieters (65), Spain's David Puig (65) and Mexico's Abraham Ancer (66) shared fourth at 268.

Not only did Smylie collect his first LIV title, he and his three teammates from Australia claimed the team title as well. Smylie, captain Cameron Smith, Lucas Herbert and Marc Leishman finished at 69 under to give Ripper GC a 3-shot win over Torque GC.

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NEED TO KNOW

• Natasha Bure opened up about married life with husband Bradley Steven Perry while chatting exclusively with PEOPLE at the 33rd Annual Movieguide Awards Gala on Feb. 6

• She said it "feels like one big sleepover"

• Natasha and Bradley tied the knot in Malibu, Calif., in September 2025

Natasha Bure Perryis loving her married era.

Nearly five months aftertying the knotwith husbandBradley Steven Perry, Natasha shared an update on married life while chatting exclusively with PEOPLE at the 33rd Annual Movieguide Awards Gala in Los Angeles on Friday, Feb. 6.

The 27-year-old daughter ofFull HousestarCandace Cameron Buresaid this chapter with Bradley has been "the best."

"I married the love of my life, my best friend," she told PEOPLE. "So every day feels like one big sleepover that I'm obsessed with. So it's been great."

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Natasha also revealed that the couple hopes to do some traveling in the near future — including taking a belated honeymoon.

"We really want to go to Japan, and Bradley's never been to Italy. So we really want to go over to Europe and travel as much as we can," she shared. "We didn't take a honeymoon right after our wedding, so hopefully in the summer we'll be able to do something fun."

Natasha and Bradley, an actor known for his role inGood Luck Charlie, said "I do" in front of 150 loved ones at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, California, on Sept. 14, 2025. The couple told PEOPLE at the time that it was "almost impossible to put into words" what their wedding experience felt like.

"It's surreal and overwhelming in all the best ways. There is nothing better than marrying your best friend," they said. "This day is also so much more than just a celebration of our love; it's a reminder of how blessed we are to be surrounded by the most incredible family and friends — people who have cheered us on, shaped us, and stood by us."

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At the time, Natasha also shared her reflections on what marriage means to her, telling PEOPLE, "I'm choosing Bradley every single day — in the fun and exciting times, and also the quiet or harder moments. We're building a life together, side by side."

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She added, "We both have so many dreams and aspirations that we get to conquer as one now. Bradley is my best friend, and I'm so lucky to get a partner for life through it all."

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In a particularly sentimental wedding detail, Candace, 49, served as her daughter's "something blue" on the big day. The actress wore a strapless blue gown with a rose detail on the bodice for the occasion.

"She means the absolute world to me, so having her honored in that way felt so right," Natasha said of her mom.

During a joint interview withEntertainment Tonightin November, the mother-daughter duo reminisced about the wedding. Candace described the special day as "incredible."

"She was a beautiful bride," she added of Natasha, "and her husband is a wonderful, beautiful person, and so I think the day was exactly what they were hoping it would be. And that's all a mom wants."

"[There were] a lot of tears," Natasha chimed in. "Specifically, right before I walked down the aisle — I think I just had so much bottled up, and right before I went on, I was just sobbing. Lots of tears."The 33rd Annual Movieguide Awards will air on Great American Family on March 5 at 8 p.m. ET.

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NEED TO KNOW

• Brad Arnold, the lead singer of 3 Doors Down, has died at age 47

• The rocker's death comes months after he announced his stage four kidney cancer diagnosis

• Arnold, known for songs like "Kryptonite," "When I'm Gone" and "Here Without You," is survived by his wife, Jennifer Sanderford

Brad Arnold — the lead singer of 3 Doors Down, known for songs like "Kryptonite," "When I'm Gone" and "Here Without You" — has died. He was 47.

"With heavy hearts, we share the news that Brad Arnold, founder, lead singer, and songwriter of 3 Doors Down, passed away on Saturday, February 7th, at the age of 47," the band wrote in anInstagram post.

"With his beloved wife Jennifer and his family by his side, he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep after his courageous battle with cancer," 3 Doors Down continued, referring to Arnold's spouse, Jennifer Sanderford.

The band remembered Arnold "as a founding member, vocalist and original drummer of 3 Doors Down," and credited him with "[redefining] mainstream rock music, blending post-grunge accessibility with emotionally direct songwriting and lyrical themes that resonated with everyday listeners."

"Brad's songwriting became a cultural touchstone for a generation, producing some of the most enduring hits of the 2000s, including the band's breakout hit, 'Kryptonite,' which he wrote in his math class when he was just 15 years old," 3 Doors Down continued. "His music reverberated far beyond the stage, creating moments of connection, joy, faith, and shared experiences that will live on long after the stages he performed on."

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Arnold was also remembered as "a devoted husband to Jennifer." 3 Doors Down added: "His kindness, humor and generosity touched everyone fortunate enough to know him. Those closest to him will remember not only his talent, but his warmth, humility, faith and deep love for his family and friends."

"The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time and kindly asks that their privacy be respected," the post concluded. "He will be deeply missed and forever remembered."

Back in May,Arnold announced he had stage four kidney cancer. He said in part in a video onInstagram, "I've been sick a couple of weeks ago and then went to the hospital and got checked out. . . . I actually got the diagnosis that I had clear cell renal carcinoma that had metastasized into my lungs. And that's stage 4, and that's not real good."

"But we serve a mighty God, and He can overcome anything. So I have no fear. I really, sincerely am not scared of it at all, but it is going to force us to cancel our tour this summer and we're sorry for that," he continued.

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Arnold was born in Escatawpa, Miss., in 1978. He formed 3 Doors Down when he was a high school senior with his friends Todd Harrell on bass and Matt Roberts on lead guitar.

"Not even two weeks after we played for the first time together, we played a little show at a friend's house," Arnold, who handled lead vocals and drums, told TEEN PEOPLE in 2001. "We only had four or five songs, and we just played them over and over. The week after that, we had another show. The week after that, we had another show. And we just kind of kept on pushing."

Chris Henderson joined as a second guitarist in 1998, and they released an independent CD with an early version of "Kryptonite," which got heavy local radio play.

"I wrote that song in high school algebra class," he toldSongwritingmagazine in 2022. "I was a senior in high school in South Mississippi and algebra was right after lunch. Right before lunch, I had a creative writing class. I really wasn't very good in English class — the proper rules of English — but I was really good at creative writing. I wasn't really good at math either. So in that creative writing class, you get kind of your wheels turning and you're learning how to write stories. That's how I got into writing lyrics, through writing short stories. In a way, lyrics are just a short story with a repetitive chorus."

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In 1999, 3 Doors Down signed with Universal/Republic Records and added Richard Liles as drummer, freeing up Arnold to focus just on singing and writing songs.

Their debut album, 2000'sThe Better Life, was a smash success, led by "Kryptonite," which hit No. 3 on theBillboardHot 100 (and earned the band their first Grammy nod). The single "Loser" hit No. 55 and "Be Like That" reached No. 24. The album itself reached No. 7 on theBillboard200 album chart.

"The one thing that we really did aim for in our music was to make it feel so good to us that it couldn't help but feel good to another person," Arnold told TEEN PEOPLE. "We write songs that normal people can identify with."

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But becoming famous, Arnold said, hurt his ability to write songs about normal life. "The biggest change is day-to-day life, being on the road as opposed to getting up, going to work every day and having real-life situations to inspire you to write songs," he explained. "You look outside more to people, the fans who come to shows and things like that, for inspiration because you can really lose the real world out on the road. Your house is a bus, and you're in a different city every day. You can get a little mixed up."

The band's 2002 albumAway from the Sunreached No. 8 on theBillboard200. "When I'm Gone" reached No. 4 on the Hot 100, and "Here Without You" reached No. 5. "When I'm Gone" also received two Grammy nominations, including one for best rock song.

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Their 2005 albumSeventeen Dayswas their first to debut at the top of theBillboard200, and their single "Let Me Go" reached No. 14 on the Hot 100. Their self-titled 2008 album was their second-consecutive No. 1, and 2011'sTime of My Lifedebuted at No. 3. In total, the band released six studio albums.

In 2004, 3 Doors Down establishedThe Better Life Foundation, which works to "make a positive change in the lives of children in need of food, shelter and medical assistance, and to enhance the lives of children and young adults in need," according to its website.

Arnold married his high school sweetheart, Terika Roberts, in 2001. They divorced in 2007, and he married Sanderford in 2009.

Arnold opened up in 2016 about his struggle with alcoholism and announced he was newly sober. "It's the best decision I've ever made," he toldWRIFin 2018 about seeking help.

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The band performed at Donald Trump's 2017 presidential inauguration and continued to tour widely. Arnold said he loved revisiting their earliest hits years later. "It is interesting to look at how those songs change, not only the sounds of the songs, but the perspective of who I am now as opposed to who I was when I wrote those songs," he toldThe Young Folksin 2021. "The things that you've seen. You get wiser. Honestly, some of them mean a lot more to me now than they did then."

Arnold is survived by his wife.

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"The coalition is back together and looking to the future, not to the past," Liberal Party leader Sussan Ley ⁠said alongside National ‌Party leader David Littleproud in a media conference televised from Canberra.

The coalition split, the ‍second in less than a year, was triggered after Australia's parliament passed the centre-left Labor government's anti-hate laws in ​the wake of the mass shooting that killed ‌15 in December. The laws were backed by the Liberal Party but opposed by some National Party senators.

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"It's been disappointing, we've got to where we are but it was over a substantive issue," Littleproud said.

Under ⁠the long-standing partnership, the Nationals ​broadly represent the interests of ​rural communities and the Liberals city seats.

The coalition has come under recent pressure from populist Senator ‍Pauline Hanson's ⁠anti-immigration One Nation party, which has surged in polling, while the Liberal Party lost a swath ⁠of seats at last year's federal election, won by Labor ‌in a landslide.

(Reporting by Sam McKeith in Sydney; ‌Editing by Raju Gopalakrishnan)

A top-secret complaint filed with the intelligence community's inspector general last May by an ‌anonymous government official alleged that the U.S. spy chief's office sought to prevent the routine dissemination of certain classified intelligence for political reasons.

Gabbard was appointed to her post by Republican President Donald Trump last year.

A November letter from Andrew Bakaj, the whistleblower's lawyer, to Gabbard's office, which ⁠was also shared with the ‌House of Representatives and Senate intelligence committees, alleged that Gabbard had hindered the dissemination of the May complaint to lawmakers by failing to provide ‍necessary security guidance on how to handle it.

Democrats such as Senator Mark Warner, the vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, have said that Gabbard's agency, the Office of the Director of National ​Intelligence, was required under law to relay the May complaint to Congress within 21 ‌days rather than waiting until February.

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In a social media post on Saturday, Gabbard accused Democrats of spreading a "blatant lie."

Successive inspectors general spanning the presidencies of Trump and his Democratic predecessor Joe Biden did not find the complaint to be credible, Gabbard wrote on X. The 21-day requirement "only applies when a complaint is determined by the Inspector General to be both urgent ⁠AND apparently credible," Gabbard wrote.

Reuters could not verify the ​contents of the original complaint. The Guardian newspaper and ​the New York Times have reported that it was related to the handling of an intelligence intercept related to someone close to Trump.

Gabbard also wrote ‍that she previously had ⁠not been informed by the inspector generals that the whistleblower had "chosen to send the complaint to Congress, which would require me to issue security instructions." Gabbard wrote ⁠that once made aware of the need to provide security guidance to share the complaint with lawmakers on ‌December 4, she took "immediate action" to do so.

(Reporting by Michael Martina in ‌Washington; Editing by Sergio Non and Will Dunham)