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Tim Hardaway Jr. embraces joining Knicks with dad, who played and currently works for Heat

Tim Hardaway Jr., poses with his Knicks jersey and dad (r.), at a press conference on Friday. Like father, like son? Not in the Hardaway household. Even in a city that cuts former rivals and villains of the past no slack, it seems as if Knicks fans everywhere are quick to embrace the arrival of Tim Hardaway Jr., who was selected by the team with the 24th pick in Thursday night’s draft. Those are the same fans who grew up despising his father, Tim Sr., a storied Knick-killer and future Hall of Famer wh o was a central figure during the Knicks-Heat rivalry in the late ’90s. “It’s ironic, but it’s not awkward at all,” Tim Jr., whose father is currently a community liaison and scout for the Miami Heat, said at the Knicks’ practice facility in Greenburgh on Friday. “He’s happy for me, whatever team I went to. That’s what a father should do, whether it's a rivalry or not.” Tim Hardaway Jr.’s arrival in Knickland signals a changing of the guard in the rivalry. “It’s very ironic, the ...

Blackhawks parade attracts thousands in Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) - From the jubilant parade all the way to the boisterous rally, millions of excited fans spent a sun-drenched Friday celebrating another Stanley Cup title for the Chicago Blackhawks. Dressed mostly in red and black, they came out to say thanks for the memories. Turns out, captain Jonathan Toews and Co. wanted to return the favor. "This shows how unbelievable this city is," Toews said, addressing the rapt crowd at Grant Park. "Unbelievable. Thank you." The Blackhawks rode to the rally in red, open-topped buses, passing waving and screaming fans of every age as the parade traveled from the United Center to the downtown party. Toews hoisted the Stanley Cup over his head to show it off to the crowd, which was cooled by large water misters placed along the route with temperatures in the low 80s. One of the many signs read "Thank you, guys" on the top line and "Best 17 seconds of my life" for the second part - referring to the pair of ...

White House Down (2013)

While on a tour of the White House with his young daughter, a Capitol policeman springs into action to save his child and protect the president from a heavily armed group of paramilitary invaders. Director: Roland Emmerich Writer: James Vanderbilt Stars: Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, Maggie Gyllenhaal | See full cast and crew Cast Cast overview, first billed only: Channing Tatum ... Cale Jamie Foxx ... President Sawyer Maggie Gyllenhaal ... Finnerty Jason Clarke ... Stenz Richard Jenkins ... Raphelson Joey King ... Emily James Woods ... Walker Nicolas Wright ... Donnie the Guide Jimmi Simpson ... Tyler Michael Murphy ... Vice President Hammond Rachelle Lefevre ... Melanie Lance Reddick ... General Caulfield Matt Craven ... Agent Kellerman Jake Weber ... Agent Hope Peter Jacobson ... Wallace Box Office Budget: $150,000,000 (estimated) See more » Storyline Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the...