| 单词 | take the floor |
| 例句 | The burst of applause was cut short by Joe taking the floor himself. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z After a few songs some black brothers remembered skills learned at the courts and castles of their youth, before their sins had sent them to the Wall, and took the floor as well. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z As the authors of a study on email communication and response times put it, "failure to respond or to take the floor creates a breakdown." Does it really empower women to expect them to make the first move? 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z Inside the meet-and-greet, Ernst takes the floor and talks about the ways of Iowa. Joni Ernst, trumpeting ‘the Iowa way,’ shakes up her state The Los Angeles Times says the Mexican-American actor took the floor at a community meeting at the school Wednesday after students weren't given the chance to voice their concerns. Danny Trejo has voiced his support for students following a brawl at a Los Angeles high school 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z And, this Sunday, precision and passion will take the floor at the group’s Yuletide Cotillion, one of a handful of evenings for seasoned English dancers to strut their stuff, or rather, chassé in soft-soled shoes. Country Dancing in the Big City 2010-12-02T23:00:00Z IN 2003, as America was gearing up for the invasion of Saddam Hussein’s Iraq, a tall Frenchman with a thick silvery mane took the floor at the UN in New York. They think, therefore they are 2015-06-11T04:00:00Z Biggest Cheat: It’s classical night, yet when Roshon and Chelsie took the floor they danced to an orchestral version of “Bad Romance.” Dancing with the Stars Watch: Putting the Classy in Classical 2012-05-01T12:30:56Z On Bumble, women may be given the control to take the floor first and direct the initial topic of conversation through, as Bumble terms it, "first move privileges." Does it really empower women to expect them to make the first move? 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z The defense team takes the floor, headed off by criminal defense attorney Eddie Hayes, who pronounces ancient names such as Meletus and Alcibiades with a thick Queens accent. Greeks Bearing Rifts: Socrates Goes Back on Trial 2011-05-17T11:20:00Z Performance, Lerman believes, grants artists “permission to take the floor” while giving audiences “permission to stare.” ‘Healing Wars,’ at Arena Stage, traces the nation’s steps in coping with combat’s toll You could see that dancing well was a test, and that when Austen's heroines take the floor with the men they love it is in order to perform well together. Jane Austen: Strictly ballroom 2013-05-03T15:00:01Z When he takes the floor in the preseason, more ground will be broken. I cried when Jason Collins came out 2013-04-30T20:45:00Z After playing in bandbox Ivy League gyms for the past two months, taking the floor of the RCA Dome, home of the Indianapolis Colts, was breathtaking. Princeton-UCLA: Reflections on an Historic Upset 2011-03-16T10:05:00Z When, at the end of the jam, they took the floor, it was an unmistakable demonstration of mastery and maturity. Conjuring Spirits at the Tap Family Reunion 2018-05-29T04:00:00Z The meeting opens, as I’d expect some type of AA meeting to begin, with the group’s leader taking the floor. In defense of the foreskin 2012-12-24T16:00:00Z When West took the floor Sunday night, he announced that he planned to debut a new music video—“but before I do that,” he said, “I’ma talk.” Kanye West Addresses Taylor Swift Fued in VMAs Speech 2016-08-28T04:00:00Z On Dec. 10, Sanders, an independent, took the floor of the Senate and didn't relinquish it for 8 1/2 hours. Vt. Sen. Sanders to publish book on filibuster 2011-01-20T13:49:08Z “It was great to just take the floor and get to see everyone get to compete together,” coach Tina Langley said. UW women sail past Sacramento State in near-flawless season opener 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z “Everyone took the floor. The main subject was Ukraine, the situation in Ukraine,” Duda said at a news conference in Kielce, Poland. Biden tries to reassure allies of continued US support for Ukraine after Congress drops aid request 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Mr. Boniek took the floor for about five minutes, pointing out that children in Ukraine, too, continued to suffer because of the war. Soccer Opens a Door to Russia’s Return, and Faces a Backlash 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Security Council meeting on Moscow's invasion of his country when Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia objected to him taking the floor at the start of the meeting. 'Stop the war' and Zelenskiy need not speak, UN Security Council chair tells Russia 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Security Council meeting on Moscow's invasion of his country, and Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia objected to him taking the floor before the 15 council members. 'Stop the war' and Zelenskiy won't speak, UN Security Council chair tells Russia 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z "There is a solution for this. If you agree, you stop the war and President Zelenskiy will not take the floor." Russia's war in Ukraine 'aggravating geopolitical tensions,' UN chief says 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z By the time the home team took the floor to warm up, the building’s occupants were roaring. Basketball World Cup sets attendance record with 38,115 showing up for game in Manila 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z The scene when Richard and the rest of the top American men took the floor for the opening night of the U.S. The U.S. men’s gymnastics program is running in place. The answer is easy. Getting there is not 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z "There is a solution for this," Rama continued, addressing Nebenzia directly: "If you agree, you stop the war and President Zelenskiy will not take the floor." 'Stop the war' and Zelenskiy need not speak, UN Security Council chair tells Russia 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z "If you agree, you stop the war and President Zelenskiy will not take the floor," said Rama, whose country serves as president of the council for September. 'Stop the war' and Zelenskiy won't speak, UN Security Council chair tells Russia 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z The team that took the floor against the Philadelphia 76ers struggled to score, couldn’t rebound and is miles away from title contention. Nets swept, but can build quickly after Durant, Irving deals 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z Representatives of each parliamentary group will then take the floor and Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne will conclude the debate. Here’s what to expect in Monday’s no-confidence vote in France. 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z Watkins has taken it to a new level — hair bundled almost in a regal headdress as she takes the floor. Girls' basketball player of the year: Sierra Canyon's Juju Watkins, again 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z They took the floor fully confident they could contain Edey despite being outsized, a 23 1/2 point underdog and a statistically deficient team. FDU goes from underdog to overnight sensation with NCAA wins 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z But when Davis took the floor at Summer League just weeks after the draft, the Wizards realized that the rookie — who shot 29.6% in three games — had a long, long way to go. Johnny Davis showing much-needed signs of progress for Wizards 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z The game was stopped as some members of James’ family, including his wife, mother and his children, took the floor for a ceremony recognizing the moment. Scoring King: James passes Abdul-Jabbar for NBA points mark 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z Saturday brings Hustle & Soul at The Woods, a cozy nightclub on Capitol Hill, and packs in an enthusiastic, extraordinarily friendly crowd that cheers every couple as it takes the floor. From disco days to Seattle dance parties, the hustle brings us together 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z But a swirling cloud of suspicion surrounds Santos, just as he is poised to take the floor of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, to swear to serve Constitution and country. As His Life of Fantasy Comes Into Focus, George Santos Goes to Washington 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z “This is the reason why I took the floor to argue.” Inside the Saudi Strategy to Keep the World Hooked on Oil 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z Even after Tuesday, according to Basketball Reference, Davis has logged the 10th-fewest minutes among 47 draft picks that have taken the floor this season. Johnny Davis showing much-needed signs of progress for Wizards 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z A different James sibling took the floor for Sierra Canyon on Wednesday night, sophomore Bryce James making his Trailblazers varsity debut in front of parents LeBron and Savannah James. Jimmy Oladokun leads Sierra Canyon to season-opening win over King/Drew 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z Mr. McConnell, taking the floor on Monday as the Senate returned for a lame-duck session, did not seem to be in the mood to link arms with his Democratic counterpart. Schumer Urges Republicans to Jettison Trump and Work With Democrats 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z While he was rehabbing, he wondered whether he would ever take the floor with Durant and Irving in Brooklyn. Durant, Irving try to move on after Nets’ turbulent summer 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z In a gaffe, they happened to take the floor at the moment the Marine Band was playing “The Lady Is a Tramp,” which caused plenty of awkward chagrin. The Queen Met 13 Sitting U.S. Presidents, Who Basked in Her Global Prestige 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z He took the floor on the opening day during a discussion on electing Gorbachev as head of the smaller standing parliament, something that was a foregone conclusion. A time of hope, now dashed – former Reuters reporter recalls the Gorbachev years 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z Their athletic director will then take the floor before BYU volleyball’s next home game, with a microphone in his right hand and small piece of blue paper in his left. Perspective | BYU dallied. The Bills waffled. Then public shame forced them to act. 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z Unlike the traditional filibuster, in which a senator took the floor and held it for as long as possible, the modern filibuster is actually a perversion of the cloture rules adopted to control the filibuster. American Government 2021-07-28T00:00:00Z “It’s a totally different energy,” said Crawford, who responded “still?!” when told there was a massive line an hour before Banchero and Holmgren were scheduled to take the floor. Top draft picks Paolo Banchero and Chet Holmgren make for an even bigger basketball spectacle at the CrawsOver 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z The U.S. and its allies, he added, disregarded the agreed-upon G-20 agenda in Bali, and immediately after taking the floor, “started to castigate Russia in a frenzied manner over the situation in Ukraine.” Diplomatic drama as Biden, Putin weigh G-20 leaders’ summit 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z When he took the floor later, Polyansky protested against giving Zelenskyy a second opportunity to address the Security Council, a decision by Albanian which holds the council presidency this month. Ukraine’s president says Putin has become “a terrorist” 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z They wondered why he couldn’t take the floor. Murray, Porter on mend, eager to provide lift next season 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z The Mystics are counting on Clark to be her old self as Thibault’s “reset” roster takes the floor. Mystics counting on Alysha Clark to get back in championship form 2022-04-17T04:00:00Z He would earn a bonus by playing, so Holiday took the floor for the jump ball, immediately committed a foul and checked out. Cavs blast Bucks backups 133-115 to earn No. 8 play-in seed 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z The Huskies followed South Carolina, their cheerleaders and mascot lined up at the court entrance as UConn players took the floor. Staley better player or coach? Good question, she says 2022-04-02T04:00:00Z When Washington State and Texas A&M meet Tuesday night in the semifinal round of the NIT, two of the country’s top defensive units will take the floor at Madison Square Garden. Cougar men set to take on Texas A&M in NIT semifinals at Madison Square Garden 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z The joy of Remy Martin, an energetic backup point guard, manifested in a few excited screams toward the crowd, and the reserves took the floor as the Jayhawks celebrated on the bench. Kansas buries early jitters, sends Miami home to reach the Final Four 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z Before the game, Saint Cinderella took the floor wearing T-shirts adorned with, “More Is Possible.” Plaschke: Saint Peter's rise as March Madness Cinderella didn't come easy 2022-03-26T04:00:00Z This means that Kyrie Irving, the Nets’ star point guard who has refused to get vaccinated, will be able to take the floor at Barclays Center in Brooklyn for the first time this season. ‘Kyrie Carve Out’ in Vaccine Mandate Frees Irving to Play in New York 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z After losing that moment once, it has taken a bit for reality to set in: This time, I.U.P.U.I. is actually going to take the floor. For I.U.P.U.I., a Second Chance at a First Impression 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z Some teams have already done that before taking the floor. After Years Away, These Teams Are Back on Basketball’s Big Stage 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z Fighting through tears before the vote on Tuesday, constituent Loreto Vidal took the floor to talk about how her mother died due to a septic abortion. Chile abortion debate gets key place in Constitution redraft 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Many people took the floor in the fourth day of protest asking the government to tackle a recent significant hike in the price of fuel and other food items. Thousands of Albanians protest price hike, accuse gov’t 2022-03-12T05:00:00Z Monday’s game was a makeup of a Dec. 30 game postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak that left the Nuggets without eight healthy players, the league mandated minimum to take the floor. Jokic’s triple double leads Nuggets past Warriors 131-124 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z However, the Vice President cannot take the floor to speak or debate and may vote only to break a tie. Magruder's American Government 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z The team that takes the floor for that game will likely feature no seniors. Garfield girls enter Tacoma Dome as defending Class 3A state champs, but this is a new version of the Bulldogs 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z These five players have taken the floor together for all but a few games this year, having avoided major health issues. Sidwell Friends, with an ideal starting five, evolves into the nation’s top girls’ basketball team 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z The team that takes the floor next, Thursday in Dallas, is expected to look different from the one that trudged out of Memphis after trailing by as many as 34 points. Clippers get dominated in third quarter during lopsided loss to Memphis 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z The Wizards roster that takes the floor Thursday night against the Nets could look markedly different from the one that was on the floor Monday. The wayward Wizards’ slide continues with a lopsided loss to the Heat 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z On July 26, 2000, a prominent U.S. senator took the floor to condemn what he called the “imperial judiciary.” Opinion | The skirmish is over a new justice. The battle is against the right wing’s imperial judiciary. 2022-01-30T05:00:00Z Why shouldn’t the Nets maximize theirs with players who will actually be able to take the floor? The Nets Are in Third Place and the Knicks Are Clicking. Now What? 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z As the debate began, Democrats and Republicans took the floor to try to make their respective cases even with the likely defeat of the measure. Senate Opens Voting Rights Debate, With Legislative Defeat Looming 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z The Minnesotan briefly took the floor to ask Byrd when he might finish. How Democrats managed to beat the filibuster — 58 years ago 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z Clark originally took the floor wearing a mask, though it was pulled down under his chin. 'Everybody is on notice’: Georgetown routed by Marquette, and Patrick Ewing is hot about it 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z When Irving took the floor Wednesday, the Nets’ entire roster was available except for Joe Harris, who is injured. In His Return, a Nets Star Shows Why His Team Made an Exception 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z More than 500 players took the floor in December alone, according to the Associated Press. Colombia’s first NBA player, Jaime Echenique, brings some joy to bleak covid month 2021-12-31T05:00:00Z More than 500 players took the floor this month, a record for any month in league history. Analysis: Brighter days should be ahead for the NBA 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z If Irving takes the floor for the Nets’ next road game, Dec. 23 against the Portland Trailblazers, he will be allowed to play in 24 remaining games in the regular season. In Reversal, Nets Will Allow Kyrie Irving to Play Part Time 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z With so many players unavailable, the Bulls faced the prospect of not being able to field enough healthy players to take the floor. The Chicago Bulls postpone two games as 10 players are put in Covid-19 protocols. 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z Last season, when Durant returned from an injury and Harden was added in a trade, the three rarely took the floor together. In His Return, a Nets Star Shows Why His Team Made an Exception 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z As Lakers announcer Lawrence Tanter was intoning, “Seventeen,” as the Purple and Gold took the floor against their hated rivals, the Boston Celtics, I heard the late Celtics broadcaster Johnny Most also exclaim, “Seventeen.” Letters to Sports: New coaching dilemmas at USC and UCLA? 2021-12-11T05:00:00Z “But that’s just the reality of the situation. A lot more people suffered in a lot worse ways than we did. We’re just fortunate now that we get the opportunity to take the floor again.” St. Charles, Maryland’s hottest team before the pandemic interrupted, tries to regain momentum 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Kansas and Missouri began playing in 1907 but haven’t taken the floor together — besides an exhibition for hurricane relief — since the Tigers left the Big 12. No. 8 Jayhawks cruise past UTEP 78-52 with Border War next 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z Even the most casual N.B.A. fan knows that Durant is one of the best offensive players ever to take the floor. Kevin Durant Can Score From Anywhere. Defenses Don’t Know What to Do. 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z When it did, India took the floor and sought permission to make a proposal. How India diluted the coal pledge at COP26 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z So when Penn took the floor against Columbia on March 7, 2020, I made sure to schedule my Saturday night around Brodeur’s final home game. Perspective | After a historic layoff, Ivy League basketball is back. Did its shutdown go too far? 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z Horne to a preseason knee injury, the Bulldogs took the floor without a starting player from last year’s 14-12 team. Georgia staves off FIU upset bid with 58-51 win 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z It’s uncertain who else will take the floor at guard. Deep and talented, WSU men’s basketball team eager to show it belongs with the Pac-12’s best 2021-11-08T05:00:00Z She didn’t take the floor until the team came out for the layup line, and she just stood behind the baseline watching. After ugly first half, Mystics rally for much-needed win behind Natasha Cloud 2021-08-28T04:00:00Z He instead cites the players’ decision not to take the floor for a postseason game inside the bubble at Walt Disney World last year following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Unified Milwaukee hosts NBA Finals 50 years after title run 2021-07-10T04:00:00Z U.S. disarmament ambassador Robert Wood took the floor at the Geneva forum to urge China to engage in bilateral talks on risk reduction and strategic stability, in line with previous statements. China urges U.S. and Russian nuclear cuts and progress in Iran talks 2021-06-11T04:00:00Z The Heat and the Nuggets will be the first teams in these playoffs to take the floor and try to avoid 2-0 deficits. Heat, Nuggets look to recover after dropping Game 1 matchups 2021-05-23T04:00:00Z The 24-year-old Biles — a heavy favorite to defend her Olympic title in Tokyo this summer — hasn’t taken the floor since winning her fifth world all-around championship in October 2019. Olympic champion Biles returning to competition on May 22 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z When police shot Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Bucks chose not to take the floor for their playoff game Aug. 26. NBA prepares for postponements after Derek Chauvin murder trial verdict: report 2021-04-19T04:00:00Z At 6:52 p.m., the Celtics took the floor and were booed. Lakers reunion: This is what 1,915 purple-starved fans feel like 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z So, really, when they take the floor against the machine that is Gonzaga, the Bruins will have the experts right where they want them. Column: It's UCLA's first trip to the Final Four in 13 years — and the most unexpected in forever 2021-03-31T04:00:00Z By the time Oregon takes the floor, it will have been 10 days since the Ducks played in the Pac-12 Conference Tournament. Oregon anxious to take floor after advancing without playing 2021-03-21T04:00:00Z Settling for a small accessory or a shirt that would be hidden on the sideline as soon as a gymnast takes the floor wasn’t enough this time. UCLA gymnasts wears Black excellence message on their sleeves 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z Worries lingered in the back of Patrick Ewing’s mind as Georgetown took the floor Saturday at McDonough Arena to face a Seton Hall squad that had won four straight Big East games. Georgetown keeps growing, edges Seton Hall for its fourth win in six games 2021-02-20T05:00:00Z The Potomac team that took the floor Wednesday was a bonded unit, one that rushed to a 12-4 lead early. In search of a state title, Potomac has to go through Centreville after going through much more 2021-02-19T05:00:00Z The Bison played just five games this season and haven’t taken the floor for a matchup since Dec. 18, when they beat Hampton. Howard cancels remainder of basketball season, citing COVID-19 concerns 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z That means the Bulldogs won’t take the floor again until facing San Francisco on Saturday. Dearth of bluebloods leave blue-collar teams in control 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z Indiana: The Hoosiers seem to be on the verge of breakthrough victories every time they take the floor. Franklin’s final shot sends Indiana past No. 8 Iowa 67-65 2021-02-07T05:00:00Z Russian Ambassador Gennady Gatilov, a former deputy foreign minister, also took the floor at the Geneva talks to praise the treaty extension. Biden to set out his foreign policy in state dept speech – live updates 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z Once Cooke took the floor for the final two quarters, she was physically fresh and mentally ready to take control. No. 4 South Carolina, Cooke power past Alabama 87-63 2021-02-01T05:00:00Z Some, like the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat, have taken the floor with skeleton crews, missing most of their top players because of contact tracing. Car Rides. Meals. On-Court Play? Tracing the Virus in the N.B.A. 2021-01-20T05:00:00Z And just before the Nets took the floor against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, Irving was captured on a volunteer organizing Zoom call for Tahanie Aboushi’s campaign for district attorney of Manhattan. Kyrie Irving's absence leaves more questions than answers following Nets GM statement 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z Some members even took the floor to complain about the new security measures. Lauren Boebert leads GOP “standoff” with Capitol Police over metal detectors to protect House floor 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z Before the Spartans and Eagles took the floor, empty seats were sprayed and wiped down by an employee wearing a shirt that read “St. James Clean Team.” At the St. James, 16 top-tier high school teams find a haven for a basketball showcase 2021-01-09T05:00:00Z Kansas hadn't taken the floor since Dec. 22, when it routed seventh-ranked West Virginia. No. 8 Texas tops No. 3 KU 84-59 to tie record margin at Phog 2021-01-02T05:00:00Z Kansas hadn’t taken the floor since Dec. 22, when it routed seventh-ranked West Virginia. No. 8 Texas tops No. 3 KU 84-59 to tie record margin at Phog 2021-01-02T05:00:00Z On Tuesday night at Barclays Center, Stephen Curry will take the floor for the Golden State Warriors and Steve Kerr will coach the team in its first meaningful game in more than nine months. ‘Challenges and Bumps’ Expected as N.B.A. Returns 2020-12-20T05:00:00Z Harden took the floor for the Rockets after joining the team late amid reports he wants to be traded. Zion, Paul get started, Harden expected to on Tuesday 2020-12-14T05:00:00Z Seven days removed from a quarantine, Trakh said he couldn’t have expectations for what his team might look like when it took the floor Wednesday. UCLA and USC women's basketball teams prepare for unpredictable seasons 2020-11-24T05:00:00Z “I think that was one thing that she really noticed — that in order to represent yourself and get your point across, you have to take the floor.” 'Small Axe' brings untold history to the screen. For Steve McQueen, it's personal 2020-11-21T05:00:00Z Canada Border Services Agency officer Sanjit Dhillon will continue testifying on Tuesday, as prosecutors wrap up their questions and defense lawyers take the floor. Canada border officials' testimony to resume in Huawei CFO's U.S. extradition case 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z When the season begins later this month, Maryland will take the floor without its two most productive players from the year before. Maryland basketball will lean on the whole rather than individuals after key departures 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z “Now taking the floor,” the announcer said matter-of-factly, “the Indiana Pacers.” What I Learned Inside the N.B.A. Bubble 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z The United Arab Emirates took the floor over a dispute with Iran over three Iranian-occupied islands the UAE claims and Tehran’s “destabilizing conduct” in the region, including supporting Houthi Shiite rebels in Yemen. UN meeting that began with unity concludes with divisions 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z The United Arab Emirates took the floor over a dispute with Iran over three Iranian-occupied islands the UAE claims and Tehran’s “destabilizing conduct” in the region, including supporting Houthi Shiite rebels in Yemen. UN meeting that began with unity concludes with divisions 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z The Bucks, though, never took the floor for warm-ups, staying behind in their locker room. Stories of 2020: Five Lives Caught in a Year of Upheaval and Pain 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z The Orlando Magic are going to be thrilled to see the Milwaukee Bucks take the floor on Saturday for Game 5 of their matchup. Back to work: Bucks, Lakers again try to get to second round 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z The protests began Wednesday when the Milwaukee Bucks elected not to take the floor for their first-round NBA playoff game against the Orlando Magic. Christie backs New York Mets walk-off protest: 'It's the right move to support their teammate' 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z The league essentially shut down earlier in the week after the Milwaukee Bucks refused to take the floor for their game against the Orlando Magic in wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake. NBA, players agree to resume playoffs on these conditions 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z Magic players and referees were on the court as if the game was happening, unaware that Milwaukee did not intend to take the floor. Boycott: NBA playoff games called off amid player protest 2020-08-26T04:00:00Z As is the case with all performances, the judges took the floor to offer feedback. Heidi Klum responds to 'AGT' contestant who called her 'a tramp' 2020-08-26T04:00:00Z The NBA announced the postponement of all three of its scheduled playoff games on Wednesday night after the Milwaukee Bucks opted not to take the floor for their game against the Orlando Magic. NBA to hold league-wide meeting after boycott over Jacob Blake shooting: Report 2020-08-26T04:00:00Z Magic player and referees were on the floor for the game but Milwaukee never took the floor. Bucks players don’t take the court for NBA playoff game 2020-08-26T04:00:00Z When a rare voice of sanity finally takes the floor and asks, “Guys, is Boys State a joke?,” you will find yourself pondering the same question. Review: In the captivating, sobering 'Boys State,' teenage politicians take the stage 2020-08-13T04:00:00Z Things apparently moved quickly: Less than two hours later, the Bucks wouldn’t take the floor. Boycott: NBA playoff games called off amid player protest 2020-08-26T04:00:00Z We’ve got you covered with a refresher course on each team that will be taking the floor. N.B.A. Season Restart Preview: In the East, Where Do the Bucks Stop? 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z All 22 teams are scheduled to practice Saturday, which is likely to be the first day that every team at Disney will have gotten through their initial quarantine and ready to take the floor. NBA teams at Disney had tough travel-party decisions to make 2020-07-10T04:00:00Z Such exercises usually would be a fait accompli, with the minority taking the floor to crow about something and the majority party then stalling the minority effort. Reporter's Notebook: Confederate statues, PPP highlight Congressional Republicans' struggles 2020-07-05T04:00:00Z The Heat would take the floor that night with calls for justice, and Martin’s name, scrawled on their sneakers. Soccer’s Stars Find Their Voice 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z Powell took the floor, wearing what seemed to be the chapter’s unofficial uniform: collared shirt tucked into jeans. Can Genetic Engineering Bring Back the American Chestnut? 2020-04-30T04:00:00Z Both teams face Weber State the next time they take the floor. Woods scores 29 to carry Portland St. over Idaho St. 89-76 2020-02-28T05:00:00Z Both teams face Davidson the next time they take the floor. Martin leads Rhode Island over Saint Joseph’s 73-55 2020-02-15T05:00:00Z The Razorbacks also held Southeastern Conference scoring leader Mason Jones out of the starting lineup, though he sat for less than three minutes before taking the floor. Tennessee wins 82-61 as Arkansas suffers 3rd straight loss 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z I was one of the few in the gallery when Romney took the floor at 2 p.m. Opinion | Mitt Romney’s act of bravery changed nothing and changed everything 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z Trump’s legal team will take the floor on Saturday to defend the president, following three days of House Democrats’ arguments and his attorneys promised to go on offense. Schiff dismisses Trump 'nonsense' after threat to use executive privilege to block witnesses 2020-01-24T05:00:00Z On Saturday, the president’s team will be given the chance to take the floor to present their case. Trump complains lawyers won’t have turn to rebut impeachment until Saturday: ‘Death Valley in T.V.’ 2020-01-24T05:00:00Z Then on Saturday, Trump's lawyers take the floor. Democrats, in impeachment trial arguments, charge that Trump's conduct was worse than Nixon's 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z Both teams face Kansas City the next time they take the floor. Acquaah, Boyd lead Cal Baptist’s 85-53 rout of Chicago State 2020-01-22T05:00:00Z DANVILLE, Va. — Ten minutes into a small community meeting between black farmers from Southern Virginia and regional campaign staff for Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, an aide took the floor. The Big Ask of Black Voters: Trust the Government 2020-01-19T05:00:00Z Both teams face South Carolina State the next time they take the floor. Jenkins, Bishop lift Norfolk St over Md-Eastern Shore 62-52 2020-01-18T05:00:00Z Both teams take on Georgetown the next time they take the floor. Howard’s big night sends Marquette past Xavier 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z Both the House and Senate are due to take the floor on Tuesday, continuing where they left off in May. Vermont lawmakers back in Montpelier for 2020 session 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z From the moment the Wizards took the floor in the 128-111 loss to the Grizzlies, they were pushed around, dunked on and accidentally assaulted by undulating props. Short on bigs, Wizards are no match for the Grizzlies in Memphis 2019-12-14T05:00:00Z Ewing instead spoke about the players who took the floor and lavished praise on Allen, who transferred in from Central Florida. Georgetown puts its troubles behind it — for at least one night 2019-12-05T05:00:00Z The next day, Cassius Winston, one of college basketball’s most respected leaders, took the floor with his teammates to face Binghamton. Michigan State helping Winston through grieving process 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z With Major General Hossein Salami, leader of the Revolutionary Guards, looking on, a senior commander took the floor. Special report: ‘Time to take out our swords' - Inside Iran’s plot to attack Saudi Arabia 2019-11-25T05:00:00Z It was five hours before the Sierra Canyon boys’ basketball team took the floor against Cathedral Catholic and the line in front of the San Diego Montgomery High School gym was hundreds of people long. With games like this, Shy Odom won't stay under the radar at Sierra Canyon for long 2019-11-24T05:00:00Z A woman who identified herself as a walker took the floor. The Grocery Store Where Produce Meets Politics 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z The Wildcats took the floor in Manhattan for the first time since winning the Big 12 regular-season championship last season. Diarra, Mawien lead K-State past North Dakota State 2019-11-05T05:00:00Z Through some coaxing by his coach, Winston took the floor with his teammates. Michigan State helping Winston through grieving process 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z Ranadive took the floor after the game and said, “We’re going to work really hard to prevent this kind of tragedy from happening again.” Vivek Ranadive Hopes for Kings 3.0 2019-10-03T04:00:00Z That’s the distance one Toronto tragic traveled this week just to see his beloved Raptors take the floor in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. NBA Finals: Toronto Raptors fan travels nearly 8,000 miles to attend Game 4 win 2019-06-08T04:00:00Z As Roy took the floor, Democrats appeared visibly frustrated as they saw their plans crumble. Lone Republican stalls $19.1 billion worth of nationwide disaster aid 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z EU diplomats and officials said the mood in the room was in favor of a long extension before Macron took the floor and highlighted the risks he thought it posed to the bloc. Macron speaks against long Brexit delay at EU summit: diplomats 2019-04-10T04:00:00Z He was still sniffling during his media rounds before taking the floor for the Tigers’ open practice ahead of their semifinal date with Virginia. The Latest: Auburn stars dealing with colds at Final Four 2019-04-05T04:00:00Z “I congratulate him on speaking in the way that he is, notwithstanding some other stuff that may be going on,” Anna Soubry, a proponent of a second referendum, said when she took the floor. Protesters Bare Almost All to U.K. Parliament, Which Can’t Look Away 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z “Failure to chose any of the options on Brexit took the floor under sterling and the currency stumbled like a rock,” Aslam said in a note to clients. Asian shares rise to seven-month high on U.S., China manufacturing... 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z But a revised plan calls instead for two students and Morocco's minister for religious affairs to take the floor, while the pope and king listen, Vatican spokesman Alessandro Gisotti said. Pope seeks to build on Muslim outreach with Morocco trip 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z But a revised plan calls instead for two students and Morocco’s minister for religious affairs to take the floor, while the pope and king listen, Vatican spokesman Alessandro Gisotti said. Pope seeks to build on Muslim outreach with Morocco trip 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z But a revised plan calls instead for two students and Morocco’s minister for religious affairs to take the floor, while the pope and king listen, Vatican spokesman Alessandro Gisotti said. Pope seeks to build on Muslim outreach with Morocco trip 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z "I was just hurt not being able to take the floor with these guys for the rest of this season, for another game, or possibly two, three, four," Morant said. No 'Cinderella' yet for NCAA Sweet 16 as favorites dominate Saturday games 2019-03-24T04:00:00Z “I was just hurt not being able to take the floor with these guys for the rest of this season, for another game, or possibly two, three, four,” Morant said. Where’s Cinderella? Favorites dominating in NCAA 2nd round 2019-03-24T04:00:00Z “I was just hurt not being able to take the floor with these guys for the rest of this season, for another game or possibly two, three, four,” Morant said. Morant’s breakout season ends with blowout by Florida State 2019-03-23T04:00:00Z Chandler was exalted by fans when he first took the floor for the Lakers — not just because the Compton native was a local. Tyson Chandler: Lakers' season was derailed by 'the perfect storm' 2019-03-20T04:00:00Z When C-SPAN began broadcasting the Senate on June 2, 1986, one of the first to take the floor was — yes, again — Al Gore. Opinion | Happy birthday, C-SPAN. We need you more than ever. 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z The Jaspers and the Bobcats next take the floor in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament. Reynolds scores 12 to lift Manhattan past Quinnipiac 62-58 2019-03-03T05:00:00Z The Jaspers and the Bobcats next take the floor in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament. Reynolds scores 12 to lift Manhattan past Quinnipiac 62-58 2019-03-03T05:00:00Z The Peacocks and the Stags next take the floor in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament. Idowu scores 21 to lead St. Peter’s over Fairfield 62-52 2019-03-03T05:00:00Z The Broncos and the Pilots next take the floor in the West Coast Conference Tournament. Eaddy scores 26 to lead Santa Clara over Portland 78-62 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Racers and the Governors next take the floor in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament. Morant scores 27 to lead Murray St. past Austin Peay 94-83 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Cougars and the Toreros next take the floor in the West Coast Conference Tournament. Childs carries BYU over San Diego 87-73 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Greyhounds and the Mountain Hawks next take the floor in the Patriot League Tournament. Andrews scores 21 to carry Loyola (Md.) past Lehigh 92-73 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Mountaineers and the Terriers next take the floor in the Northeast Conference Tournament. Morse leads Mount St. Mary’s over St. Francis (BKN) 73-71 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Jackrabbits and the Leathernecks next take the floor in the Summit League Tournament. Flatten carries S. Dakota St. past W. Illinois 86-66 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Pioneers and the Red Flash next take the floor in the Northeast Conference Tournament. Ozier carries Sacred Heart past St. Francis (Pa.) 94-84 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Lions and the Dons next take the floor in the West Coast Conference Tournament. Batemon leads Loyola Marymount past San Francisco 74-69 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Coyotes and the Fighting Hawks next take the floor in the Summit League Tournament. Peterson lifts South Dakota over North Dakota 78-63 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Colonials and the Seahawks next take the floor in the Northeast Conference Tournament. Williams scores 14 to lift Robert Morris over Wagner 69-60 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Spartans and the Bears next take the floor in the Southern Conference Tournament. Galloway leads UNC-Greensboro past Mercer 74-47 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Flames and the Titans next take the floor in the Horizon League Tournament. Ferguson scores 20 to lift UIC over Detroit 80-71 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Panthers next take the floor in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament. Sherfield carries Tennessee Tech past E. Illinois 63-57 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Coyotes and the Fighting Hawks next take the floor in the Summit League Tournament. Peterson lifts South Dakota over North Dakota 78-63 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Colonials and the Seahawks next take the floor in the Northeast Conference Tournament. Williams scores 14 to lift Robert Morris over Wagner 69-60 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Spartans and the Bears next take the floor in the Southern Conference Tournament. Galloway leads UNC-Greensboro past Mercer 74-47 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Flames and the Titans next take the floor in the Horizon League Tournament. Ferguson scores 20 to lift UIC over Detroit 80-71 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Panthers next take the floor in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament. Sherfield carries Tennessee Tech past E. Illinois 63-57 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Buccaneers and the Catamounts next take the floor in the Southern Conference Tournament. Boyd III lifts E. Tennessee St. over W. Carolina 81-74 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Tribe and the Dukes next take the floor in the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament. Knight leads William & Mary over James Madison 70-66 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Huskies and the Dragons next take the floor in the Colonial Athletic Conference Tournament. Roland carries Northeastern past Drexel 90-66 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Pirates and the Spartans next take the floor in the Big South Conference Tournament. Marrow scores 30 to carry Hampton past SC-Upstate 92-71 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Buccaneers and the Blue Hose next take the floor in the Big South Conference Tournament. Keeling leads Charleston Southern over Presbyterian 72-65 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Runnin’ Bulldogs and the Lancers next take the floor in the Big South Conference Tournament. Laster scores 21 to lead Gardner-Webb past Longwood 66-47 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Bulldogs and the Bears next take the floor in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. Drake claims at least share of MVC title 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Paladins and the Mocs next take the floor in the Southern Conference Tournament. Rafferty scores 20 to lead Furman past Chattanooga 71-50 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Salukis and the Redbirds next take the floor in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. Fletcher carries S. Illinois over Illinois St. 72-63 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Phoenix and the Tigers next take the floor in the Colonial Athletic Conference Tournament. Santa Ana scores 34 to carry Elon over Towson 86-66 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Sycamores and the Panthers next take the floor in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. Key scores 20 to lead Indiana St. over N. Iowa 71-54 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Keydets and the Bulldogs, tied for last place, next take the floor in the Southern Conference Tournament. Gilkeson, Patel lead VMI over The Citadel 81-78 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Norse and the Phoenix next take the floor in the Horizon League Tournament. Tate scores 30 to lead N. Kentucky past Green Bay 86-82 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Eagles and the Crusaders next take the floor in the Patriot League Tournament. Nelson scores 21 to carry American past Holy Cross 86-66 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z The Raiders and the Leopards next take the floor in the Patriot League Tournament. Ivanauskas scores 15 to carry Colgate over Lafayette 76-70 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z Whenever a woman takes the floor there is a general reduction in the attention of men around the table, and sometimes chatting and gossiping amongst themselves.” More women in the workplace could boost economy by 35%, says Christine Lagarde 2019-03-01T05:00:00Z The Eagles and the Dolphins next take the floor in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament. Mercurius carries Florida Gulf Coast past Jacksonville 77-74 2019-03-01T05:00:00Z Iona next takes the floor in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament. Iona beats Rider 86-79, claims at least share of title 2019-03-01T05:00:00Z Monmouth next takes the floor in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament. Salnave scores 18 to carry Monmouth over Manhattan 62-54 2019-03-01T05:00:00Z Oral Roberts next takes the floor in the Summit League Tournament. Nzekwesi scores 25 to carry Oral Roberts over Omaha 84-80 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z Winthrop next takes the floor in the Big South Conference Tournament. Marrow scores 22 to carry Hampton over Winthrop 90-75 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z Winthrop next takes the floor in the Big South Conference Tournament. Marrow scores 22 to carry Hampton over Winthrop 90-75 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z North Florida next takes the floor in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament. Sams scores 23 to carry North Florida past Stetson 77-67 2019-02-26T05:00:00Z Both teams face W. Kentucky the next time they take the floor. Sullivan lifts UAB past Southern Miss 76-72 in OT 2019-02-23T05:00:00Z She also took the floor exercise at 9.850 and was second in the uneven bars. Huskies now 10-1 in softball after a pair of 4-2 victories, including over No. 16 Kentucky 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z Both teams face Georgetown the next time they take the floor. Alexander, Krampelj lead Creighton past DePaul 79-67 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z Wade checked in not long after Nowitzki took the floor, then started the second half and achieved his primary missions for his last All-Star Game as a player. Team LeBron rallies to beat Team Giannis, 178-164 2019-02-18T05:00:00Z Wade checked in not long after Nowitzki took the floor, then started the second half and achieved his primary missions for his final All-Star Game as a player. N.B.A. All-Star Game: A Thrilling Show With Two Touching Final Bows 2019-02-18T05:00:00Z European leaders, would-be Democratic challengers and even the president’s Republican backers took the floor to rebuke the president’s go-it-alone approach. Trump foreign policy under attack from all sides at European security conference 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z The Blazers and the Hilltoppers next take the floor in the Conference USA Tournament. Bryant scores 24 to lift UAB over Western Kentucky 68-60 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z The Bulldogs and the Roadrunners next take the floor in the Conference USA Tournament. Bracey scores 23 to lead Louisiana Tech over UTSA 72-67 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z The Golden Eagles and the Miners next take the floor in the Conference USA Tournament. Draine scores 24 to lift Southern Miss over UTEP 77-47 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z The Thundering Herd and the Blue Raiders next take the floor in the Conference USA Tournament. Burks carries Marshall over Middle Tennessee 98-93 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z The Monarchs and the 49ers next take the floor in the Conference USA Tournament. Caver scores 20 to carry Old Dominion past Charlotte 73-60 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z The Panthers and the Mean Green next take the floor in the Conference USA Tournament. Beard Jr. carries FIU past North Texas 69-59 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z My knowledge of the sport is confined to whatever Olympic events are on TV every four years, but I’m glued to the screen whenever Ohashi takes the floor and delivers another perfect 10 performance. Would Lakers fans want a quick first round playoff exit or a lottery pick? 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z He is almost like a rock star, with fans whispering “there he is,” when the Blue Devils take the floor, lining up to see his dunks in warmups. Focus shifts to college basketball with football finished 2019-02-05T05:00:00Z Ziegler initially posted that Sinema “took the floor improperly attired,” but he later deleted that direct comment on the senator’s clothing. Republican official attacks Arizona's Kyrsten Sinema for wearing a dress on the Senate floor 2019-01-28T05:00:00Z This time, the Nittany Lions took the floor without leading scorer Teniya Page, who had 24 points against Maryland in December but missed most of the first quarter Sunday after reportedly breaking a team rule. Maryland women feed off their bigs in a win over Penn State 2019-01-20T05:00:00Z Paul Millsap returned from a fractured right big toe in late December, while Will Barton took the floor over the weekend after missing 38 games following hip/core muscle surgery. Jokic, Nuggets remain on top in West halfway through season 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z A dozen Senate Democrats took the floor this evening for a talkathon-style protest calling on Mr. Trump and Senate Republicans to end the government shutdown. Trump’s Speech to the Nation: Live Updates and Fact Checks 2019-01-09T05:00:00Z This isn’t to suggest the Wizards should take the floor and exert less-than-maximum effort in their attempt to win each game. No contest between playoff run or high lottery pick for Wizards 2019-01-02T05:00:00Z I've been counting the minutes until Duke takes the floor at the Maui Invitational on Monday, and if you get the chance, I fervently suggest you watch this guy in action. The one-and-done rule is terrible and must go - Golf Digest 2018-11-19T05:00:00Z After the clips were played, Marshall, a senior cornerback, took the floor. USC's Iman Marshall apologizes to team for late unsportsmanlike conduct penalty against California - Los Angeles Times 2018-11-15T05:00:00Z His teammates notice Curry’s purpose when he takes the floor each day, whether practice or a game. Stephen Curry dazzles for 51 points in sensational start 2018-10-24T04:00:00Z As he took the floor, he asked the audience: “Everything OK on Twitter ?” Hopes Rise for Release of U.S. Pastor Being Held in Turkey 2018-09-23T04:00:00Z There’ll be talk of emissions targets and the need to adapt to the inevitable changes already underway when small island states take the floor at the annual gathering. Tackling climate change to be key talking point at UN summit 2018-09-23T04:00:00Z Pittman attributed it to a players-only meeting in which a number of teammates took the floor from the leadership group of about eight to 12. USC quarterback JT Daniels is making the connection with his receivers - Los Angeles Times 2018-09-22T04:00:00Z Quinton took the floor and spoke highly of his loving father and recalled the days they spent together. Burt Reynolds' ex-wife Loni Anderson and son honor actor with 'intimate' Florida service 2018-09-22T04:00:00Z Jackson still gets amped whenever her former team takes the floor. In run to WNBA Finals, Storm has no bigger fan than former MVP Lauren Jackson 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z When he took the floor in the amphitheatre-like North Atlantic Council room for a session with non-NATO members Georgia and Ukraine, Trump began a 10-minute tirade, which several diplomats said became a rage. Trump brings reality-show style to NATO, and leaves satisfied 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z To applause and gasps, Babchenko took the floor and apologized to the friends and family who mourned for him and were unaware of the plan. Correction: Ukraine-Journalist Killed story 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z On Friday, James will take the floor with his future hanging in the air. Alarmed: LeBron, Cavs facing win-or-else Game 6 vs Celtics 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z Chris Paul said it's a simple recipe before the team takes the floor Wednesday night — watch film and shift focus as quickly as possible. Warriors are still Gold standard in West 2018-05-15T04:00:00Z But even though her No. 15 now hangs from the KeyArena rafters, Jackson still gets amped whenever her former team takes the floor. In run to WNBA Finals, Storm has no bigger fan than former MVP Lauren Jackson 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z The Celtics took the floor to a hype video that began with the broadcast of Hayward’s injury in the first quarter of the first game, at Cleveland. Celtics crush Cavaliers in Game 1 of NBA Eastern Conference finals 2018-05-13T04:00:00Z But he refrained from clarifying how to tackle the issue and did not take the floor during the ministerial debate on the matter. EU digital tax on corporate turnover faces uphill road 2018-04-28T04:00:00Z After their amendments were shot down, Democrats took the floor to blast the bill for what they said was punishing the poor. Michigan Senate: Medicaid recipients must find work 2018-04-19T04:00:00Z Brooks has threatened to change the rotation or limit minutes before, though the same starters — when healthy — have always taken the floor. What happened to the once-surging Wizards? Scott Brooks is set on solving it before playoffs. 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z When the backups took the floor, burdened with an 11-point deficit in the second quarter, nothing changed. Wizards pick up where they left off at break with a win at Cleveland 2018-02-22T05:00:00Z Those seeming advantages didn’t amount to much when they took the floor to raise money for the fledgling Roanoke Stars wheelchair basketball team. Wheelchair basketball tournament raises funds for team 2018-02-04T05:00:00Z Minnesota and Washington are the exceptions, with no rookies yet to take the floor for either club this season. Former ref McCutchen adjusting to new role within NBA 2018-01-31T05:00:00Z “This bill reduces the cost of delivering housing to the people of Wisconsin,” GOP Rep. David Murphy of Greenville said during a news conference before the Assembly took the floor. Wisconsin Assembly approves bill relaxing rental regulations 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z The Senate met for a rare weekend session at noon — less than 11 hours after it adjourned — and an exasperated-sounding Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky and the majority leader, took the floor. Bitter Bickering Muddies the Path to Ending the Government Shutdown 2018-01-20T05:00:00Z As Trump prepares to give out “Fake News Awards,” the retiring Arizona senator took the floor again today to condemn the president’s attacks on the nation’s free press. GOP's Flake: Trump 'uses words infamously spoken by Josef Stalin' 2018-01-17T05:00:00Z Before home games, the song’s first few beats would reach the players as they took the floor. Sixers’ Throwback Anthem Becomes the Soundtrack of a Comeback 2018-01-04T05:00:00Z After months of rehab, the All-Star point guard will take the floor for the first time with the Cavaliers, who acquired him last summer in the blockbuster trade that sent Kyrie Irving to the Celtics. Thomas to make debut with Cavs on Tuesday against Portland 2018-01-01T05:00:00Z To take the floor in March and dance. Ode to Sports: A year of anthems, Astros, Bama and Brady 2017-12-28T05:00:00Z Smith was a late scratch with a sore left knee and Thomas took the floor dressed in his uniform and participated in pregame warmups with his teammates for the first time since arriving in Cleveland. LeBron, Cavs win 12th straight at home, 115-112 over Bulls 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z The Pacers got a win before they even took the floor. Thunder help George prevail in first trip back to Indiana 2017-12-13T05:00:00Z His left arm rests in a sling, the result of recent shoulder surgery, and his Warriors are about to take the floor. Peter Guber is taking what he's learned from the Warriors and Dodgers and applying it to the new Los Angeles Football Club 2017-12-13T05:00:00Z The group that will take the floor when the Panthers open the season against Navy on Nov. 10 might as well be wearing “Hi, my name is” tags. After bumpy first season, Stallings starts over at Pitt 2017-10-31T04:00:00Z Forward Chandler Parsons was booed heavily by the Toyota Center crowd when he first took the floor. Gasol leads Grizzlies to 98-90 win over Rockets 2017-10-23T04:00:00Z “This is a different team. This is not the team that took the floor last year,” she said. Staley, South Carolina get serious after championship run 2017-10-04T04:00:00Z Boisterous Senegalese supporters packed Marius Ndiaye Stadium on Friday hours before their team took the floor, a floor that was freshly painted just three days earlier. The African basketball championship: Unique and entertaining 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z Shortly before the vote, Butts took the floor. Inglewood residents, church won't be displaced under new agreement between City Council and Clippers on potential arena 2017-08-15T04:00:00Z Here are five things to focus on when the Warriors and Cavaliers take the floor Thursday night at Oakland’s Oracle Arena for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Five things to watch in Warriors-Cavaliers NBA Finals rematch, plus a prediction 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z Weinstein took the floor and concluded the session by telling a little story about a nun he once met. The C.E.O. of H.I.V. 2017-04-26T04:00:00Z Isaiah Thomas took the floor to a deafening cheer for the Boston Celtics’ playoff game against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, a day after his sister died in a one-car accident in Federal Way. Isaiah Thomas scores 33 points for Boston in playoff loss a day after his sister’s death 2017-04-16T04:00:00Z His back once again precluded him from taking the floor. Kristaps Porzingis Sits Out Again, and Knicks Fall to Wizards 2017-04-06T04:00:00Z “The biggest thing is to just go play. Don’t play the game like there’s - like you’ve got to win to go to the Final Four,” Self said Friday, before taking the floor for practice. Jayhawks coach Bill Self has mellowed over the years 2017-03-25T04:00:00Z Each time this group takes the floor they embarrass themselves more than the game before. Letters: Plenty of Madness to go around 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z Earvin Johnson really became “Magic” when he took the floor as a starting center. Lakers' rally falls short in 118-116 loss to 76ers 2017-03-12T05:00:00Z The 32-year-old sustained the injury at the 11:38 mark of the second quarter, just moments after taking the floor for the first time in his No. 6 jersey. Andrew Bogut breaks his leg one minute into his debut with Cleveland Cavaliers 2017-03-06T05:00:00Z Bogut, 32, sustained the injury at the 11 minute 38 second mark of the second quarter, less than 60 seconds after taking the floor for the first time in his No. 6 jersey. Andrew Bogut Breaks Leg in First Minute of Playing With Cavaliers 2017-03-06T05:00:00Z The choir belted out the African American spiritual “Down by the Riverside,” and Dee Galloway, a local poet, took the floor. A Unitarian church in Denver boldly shields immigrant from deportation 2017-02-24T05:00:00Z Friday night against Riverdale Baptist, Rock Creek Christian took the floor without a single bench player and pulled out a 66-58 win. For Rock Creek Christian girls’ basketball: no subs, no problems 2017-02-06T05:00:00Z State Athletic Association to join the No. 17 Warriors on Dec. 22 and took the floor that day for a tournament game in Virginia Beach. IDEA transfer Tunde Scrivner joins H.D. Woodson’s in-flux basketball roster 2017-01-12T05:00:00Z The sellout crowd of 8,240 was largely gone by the time Arizona and Washington took the floor, but is sure to return Saturday. Husky volleyball team sweeps Arizona, advances to Elite Eight of NCAA tournament 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z When the Knicks took the floor at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night, they faced a bracing headwind. Cavaliers Roll to Victory, Ending Knicks’ Winning Streak 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z Fed up with the government shutdown in 2013, Senator Susan Collins took the floor, presented a three-point plan and implored colleagues on both sides of the aisle to work with her. Women Actually Do Govern Differently 2016-11-10T05:00:00Z By Saturday night, Satoransky had leapfrogged Trey Burke and took the floor as a starter. Without their leading man, Wizards fall short in Orlando 2016-11-05T04:00:00Z The Knicks take the floor again Saturday night, this time at Madison Square Garden, against the Memphis Grizzlies. Knicks Need Time to Regroup (or Just to Group) 2016-10-28T04:00:00Z Tuesday night in Oakland, the San Antonio Spurs will arrive as the NBA’s latest and likely greatest super team takes the floor in meaningful competition for the first time. Here come the Golden State Warriors. Good luck stopping them. 2016-10-24T04:00:00Z Before they took the floor, Lue said he didn’t deliver any inspirational speech or demand anything special from his players. Lue reveals motivating Cavs during NBA Finals with money 2016-09-27T04:00:00Z “All the pressure is on us every single time we take the floor, which I happily accept,” said Irving, who tied a U.S. record with 12 assists in a win over France. Special summer: USA's Irving could win NBA title, Rio gold 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z The stands were nearly full with cheering fans when the U.S. women’s gymnastics team took the floor for preliminaries on Sunday. Olympic venues see thin crowds for some sports in Rio 2016-08-07T04:00:00Z Once her allotted three minutes were up, supporters of her issue took the floor and ceded their three minutes for the first woman’s videos. Loveland City Council considers changes to public comments 2016-07-17T04:00:00Z Josh Fox, the director of the “Gasland” series of documentaries, took the floor shortly after 9 p.m. to declare victory. Sanders secures health-care promises from Clinton before expected endorsement 2016-07-09T04:00:00Z Kevin Love was not with his Cleveland team-mates when they took the floor for practice on Tuesday morning – and his status for Game 3 against the Warriors on Wednesday remains unclear. Kevin Love fails to join Cavaliers practice before Game 3 against Warriors 2016-06-07T04:00:00Z This time he watched the same meet - being held across the river at the Prudential Center in New Jersey - on TV before taking the floor later that night as part of a smaller event. Heartbreak behind him, John Orozco eyeing Olympic return 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z This time he watched the same meet — being held across the river at the Prudential Center in New Jersey — on TV before taking the floor later that night as part of a smaller event. Heartbreak behind him, John Orozco eyeing Olympic return 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z Others whistled when a female minister took the floor in a dress. Of creeps and crèches 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z In a minute, they were lined up, ready to take the floor. Warriors’ Home Games Are a Show Befitting the Team 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z The Cavaliers took the floor for practice around 11am on Tuesday, but Love did not leave the locker room with the group when the workout began. Kevin Love fails to join Cavaliers practice before Game 3 against Warriors 2016-06-07T04:00:00Z I wait and let my peers take the floor for a few minutes. I visited the set of Ghostbusters 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z Brazilians are still trying to digest the circus-like spectacle of Sunday’s impeachment vote, which was televised for hours as legislator after legislator took the floor. Brazil's president plans to take her impeachment fight to the United Nations 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z All three Washington area members of the team will be integral starters when Holy Cross takes the floor Wednesday in Dayton. Holy Cross is the most unlikely team in the NCAA tournament, and it’s fueled by D.C. area natives 2016-03-15T04:00:00Z "But help the young guys develop and get better each time they take the floor." The Spurs aren't the only team that knows how to put together a winning streak in San Antonio 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z “But help the young guys develop and get better each time they take the floor.” Spurs host Clippers, Warriors in tough week at home 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z Maryland will need that kind of hustle when it takes the floor Saturday against Michigan State, which steamrolled Ohio State, 81-54, in the quarterfinals. Maryland starts fast, holds off Nebraska in Big Ten quarterfinals 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z About an hour after Kerr shared this story, his players took the floor at Oracle Arena for the 63rd game of their season, against the Utah Jazz. For the Warriors, Just Another Sloppy and Sublime Victory 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z Sen. Tom Davis took the floor Wednesday, talking about South Carolina’s history of keeping power in the Legislature instead of with the governor. Familiar senator on floor as SC Senate road debate begins 2016-02-17T05:00:00Z Bryant watched the tribute on the arena's gigantic scoreboard before hearing his name and taking the floor with his teammates. Kobe Bryant's said goodbye to Cleveland with a 120-111 loss to the Cavaliers 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z It’s typical, though, every time you take the floor.” Terps, Hawkeyes prove in the absence of great, very good can be riveting 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z Recognitions of winning high school teams who take the floor twice a week would be unaffected. House measure aims to limit ceremony, keep chamber on task 2016-01-26T05:00:00Z Portland would be mad and taking the floor with egos bruised. Wizards’ inability to win at home among several first-half problems 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z Those fans yelled in adulation when the Knicks took the floor and led a chorus of jeers when the Nets entered through the opposite tunnel. Nets Rally Past Knicks Before Hostile Home Crowd 2016-01-13T05:00:00Z In all, eight have transferred, meaning that only one player, Devin Wilson, remains from the team that took the floor for Johnson’s last game as coach in March 2014. Buzz Williams is a self-proclaimed underdog in the right place 2016-01-08T05:00:00Z The long and grueling rehab picked up some steam in December, and he finally got to take the floor just over midway through the first quarter on Wednesday night. Gallinari, Nuggets snap 6-game skid with win over Wolves 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z That is, until Mr. Politopoulos took the floor in Parliament on Nov. 2. In Greece, Brewer’s Woes Reflect Struggle of Business Owners 2015-12-11T05:00:00Z With a soft voice and poised demeanor, Marechal-Le Pen lambasts the nation's top politicians, once taking the floor in parliament to castigate the prime minister's "brainless contempt" of her party. Marion Marechal-Le Pen, fresh-faced star of France's far right, is soft-spoken steel 2015-12-11T05:00:00Z “He gets better every time he takes the floor,” Kidd said. Porzingis Tantalizes but Knicks Lose Their Third in a Row 2015-11-06T05:00:00Z Paul is expected to take the floor around 3:20 p.m. Why Rand Paul's Filibuster Will Fail 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z Conaway said McCarthy unexpectedly took the floor in an earlier meeting to make his unforeseen plans known. McCarthy's Surprise Shocks the Hill 2015-10-08T04:00:00Z Whenever they take the floor, they always focus on developing countries, including my country.” Special Report: China uses intimidation tactics at U.N. to silence critics 2015-10-06T04:00:00Z “It’s like they took the floor out from underneath us,” Mr. Swann said. 7 Lives Intersecting With Pope Francis’ 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z If you really believe this is a good deal, take the floor and tell me why. Undecided Democrats break in favor of Iran deal, likely forestalling need for Obama veto 2015-09-08T04:00:00Z Against the Mavericks on Thursday, Dentmon took the floor with ample motivation. 2-Week Quest for Minutes, Eyes and Contracts 2015-07-17T04:00:00Z Warriors guard Stephen Curry received a loud ovation from several dozen Golden State fans when he took the floor 90 minutes before Game 6. The Latest: Kevin Love spotted ducking into weight room 2015-06-16T04:00:00Z But the outcome clarified when House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, a longtime Obama ally, took the floor. TPP defeat: Why labor movement's war against fast track may not be over 2015-06-13T04:00:00Z On Friday, taking the floor minutes before the vote, Pelosi broke her silence: “I will be voting to slow down fast-track,” she declared. New questions arise about House Democratic caucus’s loyalty to Obama 2015-06-12T04:00:00Z But, all of Obama’s efforts proved for naught after Pelosi took the floor and spoke out against the deal. Defeat for Obama on trade as Democrats vote against him 2015-06-12T04:00:00Z When the Cavaliers took the floor, 20,000 fans inside Quicken Loans Arena, most of them wearing wine-colored T-shirts, erupted in cheers. The Latest: Cavs beat Warriors 96-91, take 2-1 series lead 2015-06-10T04:00:00Z The Warriors and Cavaliers took the floor after the longest layoff in advance of the NBA Finals, and it was hard to determine whether jitters or rust contributed to the sloppy play at the outset. Golden State steps up, captures Game 1 of NBA Finals in OT, 108-100 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z Tuesday, McConnell took the floor to defend his moves to preserve the existing surveillance programs. Congress turns away from post-9/11 law, retooling U.S. surveillance powers 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z Immediately after the vote, Paul took the floor and began his remarks by conceding that the measure he opposes would eventually pass. Sun sets on some NSA surveillance powers as Rand Paul foils extension 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z Irving's injuries threatened to derail the Cavs before they even took the floor against the Hawks, a balanced squad with quick guards and numerous offensive weapons. Cavs' Irving says he's ready for Game 1 vs. Hawks 2015-05-18T04:00:00Z Hunter, the all-around and vault champion as a freshman in 2012, won her fourth individual national title by taking the floor exercise at 9.9625. Utah's Dabritz wins uneven bars, falls short of another 10 2015-04-19T04:00:00Z On Monday night, though, Jackson will take the floor against Duke with another opportunity for redemption. Timely Resurrection of an Iron Man Bolsters Wisconsin’s Rise 2015-04-05T04:00:00Z Of the 12 players who took the floor for the team that season, six would go on to coach in the N.B.A. A Litmus Test for the Golden State Warriors, a Sure Thing 2015-04-04T04:00:00Z When Michigan State took the floor at noon, almost half the crowd was already clad in one color - and it wasn’t green. Thumbs down: Michigan State’s Tom Izzo doesn’t like Twitter 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z Before the game, Brey said his players would have the nation’s support, believing the Fighting Irish would be adopted by the nation and take the floor as “America’s team.” Survived: No. 1 Kentucky holds off Notre Dame 68-66 2015-03-29T04:00:00Z In the Georgetown locker room Friday, center Joshua Smith pronounced the trend dead, even though many of his teammates take the floor in long tights that meet their white socks. For College Basketball Players, Skin is No Longer In 2015-03-21T04:00:00Z They took the floor wearing No. 32 - her number - warmup tops that said “Heady Ready” on the back, and a green shirt for their late teammate was draped over a chair on Eastern Michigan’s bench. Ohio wins MAC title, 60-44 over Eastern Michigan 2015-03-14T04:00:00Z When Kentucky’s players took the floor for warm-ups before their Friday afternoon game against Florida — a 64-49 victory — the crowd cheered. SEC Tournament Is Inundated by Kentucky Blue 2015-03-13T04:00:00Z Oregon State trailed 3-0 when the starters took the floor 28 seconds in. Oregon gets past Oregon St. in hotly contested rivalry game 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z As he takes the floor to speak, the man of the hour, L.A.-based restaurateur-to-the-stars Michael Chow, seems both at home amid his host's posh surroundings and on unfamiliar ground. A restaurateur who's an artist outside the kitchen 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z Whomever replaces Anderson on an interim basis will be taking the floor against a softer part of Virginia’s schedule. Virginia’s Anderson may miss 4-6 weeks with hand injury 2015-02-08T05:00:00Z Now comes a day off, an opportunity to rest, and diagnose and repair the fissures before they take the floor again Saturday. Wizards blow 11-point lead, fall to Hornets for fifth straight loss 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z As soon as Power took the floor, though, everyone’s focus turned to one player. 50 years ago, DeMatha basketball toppled Lew Alcindor and Power Memorial in a high school game for the ages 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z Only the blazing Atlanta Hawks, winners of 26 of 28 games, are ahead of them in the standings before the Wizards take the floor against the dreadful Philadelphia 76ers on Monday afternoon. At midpoint of NBA season, Wizards ‘have to keep at the task and keep plugging away’ 2015-01-18T05:00:00Z Wells looked like an agitated player when he took the floor for practice Friday. Maryland basketball faces Purdue hoping to salvage Midwest trip 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z An outpouring of support in the crowd from Emilee and Cole’s closest friends - and even the opposing team - greeted the Chargers as they took the floor Friday. 8th-grader has memorable game after sister’s death 2014-12-26T05:00:00Z Ninety minutes before the Wizards took the floor, Wittman emphatically disputed the notion that his team’s appointment with the struggling Jazz would become a dreaded trap game. Wizards avoid embarrassing letdown, dispatch Jazz with strong second-half surge 2014-12-14T05:00:00Z Or maybe members would take the floor and argue the finer points of macroeconomic modeling, eventually settling on the best, most accurate budget projections. Wall Street Journal Prefers Ignorance To Expertise 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z After taking the floor, she didn’t let it go for most of the next three hours. Landrieu throws Hail Mary, GOP may score The 6-foot-1 guard said she wouldn’t be healthy enough to take the floor right now even if she were eligible to play this season. Lady Vols’ DeShields using year off to recover 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z They will take the floor without Nene and Blair, but an influx of healthy players could help. Washington Wizards hobbling as regular season opener vs. Miami Heat approaches Before taking the floor, James gathered his teammates in a hallway outside the locker room and led them in prayer. LeBron welcomed back by Cleveland fans 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z Even so, it was hard ignore the spectacle of Ted Cruz, the highly mediagenic Republican from Texas, who took the floor on Tuesday to deliver a stirring speech with an unlikely twist. Ted Cruz's Good Question About Campaign Finance 2014-09-12T04:00:00Z “Follow my lead,” he told teammates before they took the floor. LeBron’s big start for naught, and Heat reign ends 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z He took the floor and told us that, upon election, the Cameron administration would fight global warming tooth and nail. An excerpt from "Think Like a Freak" 2014-05-14T04:00:00Z When the teams took the floor, Rivers embraced Warriors Coach Mark Jackson. With Uproar Around Sterling, Clippers Take the Court 2014-04-27T20:54:22Z There were less than five minutes left in Wall’s first playoff game, and the No. 1 pick in the 2010 draft took the floor with his team trailing by a point. Wise: In Game 1, Washington Wizards beat the gritty Chicago Bulls at their own game 2014-04-21T03:40:23Z Coach Jason Kidd said he hoped to see the Nets “get better each time we take the floor” and to be healthy with these remaining games. Nets 97, Magic 88: With One Eye on Playoffs, Nets Dispatch Magic 2014-04-14T01:13:33Z China's envoy took the floor to say that it would vote against the motion. North Korea envoy tells U.N. rights forum 'mind your own business' 2014-03-28T12:46:06Z Instead, Alexander's fifth foul will be his last high school basketball memory, and he'll next take the floor for the Kansas Jayhawks in the fall. No. 1 Curie stunned in overtime 2014-03-05T02:26:00Z The Knicks took the floor in short-sleeve jerseys with an argyle pattern on the back, and then things really got ugly. Bulls 109, Knicks 90: For Knicks, Another Ugly Start and Unsightly Loss 2014-03-02T21:25:39Z Eisenhower took the floor to propose cutting it down. Augusta's iconic Eisenhower Tree victim of winter storm 2014-02-17T03:01:41Z He later joined Horn on stage to perform their Grammy Award-winning hit Kiss from a Rose, and whipped the crowd into a frenzy by taking the floor while singing Crazy. Foals producing duo win music award 2014-02-14T06:47:58Z “It’s about, when we take the floor on the road or at home, we get better. This month, we’ve been doing that.” Raptors 104, Nets 103: Nets Give Up Chance to Close Gap on Raptors 2014-01-28T04:26:35Z Ministers from other nations involved in arranging the talks will also take the floor and officials expect presentations to last until early evening. Syrian warring sides to meet under world's gaze 2014-01-22T01:16:20Z The commotion when the charismatic Orr took the floor, pumping his fist to “Johnny’s Theme” from “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,” left an indelible mark on Orr’s players and a generation of Cyclones fans. At Iowa State, a Legacy of Fervor and Success Is Passed On 2014-01-18T21:35:51Z “This was definitely a wake-up call — a realization that we can’t just take the floor and be who we want to be,” Smart said. Florida State 85, VCU 67: Seminoles handle cold-shooting Rams in Puerto Rico Tipoff 2013-11-22T04:18:33Z The freshman senator took the floor at 2:41 p.m. Sen. Ted Cruz ends his talkathon 2013-09-25T16:03:44Z Instead, the freshman senator took the floor Tuesday afternoon promising to speak “until I am no longer able to stand.” Texas GOP senator starts filibuster in an attack on Obamacare 2013-09-25T01:15:57Z I think I didn’t do a good job of managing that because the edge of the team wasn’t real sharp when we took the floor. Washington volleyball plays its first home match of the season, against Seattle University 2013-09-03T03:10:37Z So when the Virginia Republican takes the floor at an Aug. 22 breakfast with constituents in Norfolk, he sets a timer to keep his inner salesman from carrying on too long. At Town Halls, Congress Now Steers Clear of Voters 2013-08-29T21:50:59Z In the first location, he had stood off to the side, watched and waited for the prayer to end before he took the floor to speak. Trailside: Lhota Courts Muslim Votes 2013-08-09T02:06:06Z Last week, at the end of a weekly meeting of top officials and district commanders inside Police Headquarters, Superintendent Garry F. McCarthy took the floor, urging those assembled to keep the improvements going. Chicago Homicides Fall by 34 Percent So Far This Year 2013-06-11T04:13:47Z Just taking my time.” Hinrich didn’t take the floor for the start of the Bulls’ morning shootaround, receiving treatment on his severely bruised left calf in the training room. Deng, Rose out; Hinrich doubtful for Game 1 2013-05-06T16:00:00Z It was our moment to take the floor in front of the class and shine. Hip-hop to it for a fun, high-energy workout 2013-04-26T20:01:04Z I'm not saying that when Jason Collins takes the floor, there might not be some fan that says something homophobic, but another fan would turn around and say shut up. Where are the world's gay athletes? 2013-05-01T01:28:35Z About two weeks before taking the floor, he broached the subject with Benton — who is married to Paul’s niece — during dinner at Paul’s home in Bowling Green. Kentucky Gentlemen: The Partnership of Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell 2013-03-27T00:50:22Z Sri Lankan presidential envoy Mahinda Samarasinghe took the floor at the debate to reject the U.S. resolution as "highly intrusive" and called for states to vote against the text. U.N. presses Sri Lanka to pursue wartime crimes 2013-03-21T16:04:39Z Cleveland F Luke Walton wore a temporary protective mask when he took the floor after sustaining a broken nose Saturday. Green, Hansbrough lead Pacers past Cavs, 111-90 2013-03-19T01:33:08Z When we take the floor, we'll never be the biggest team. Fired-up Auburn turns away Jefferson, 65-59 | Boys Basketball 2013-01-26T06:55:04Z When Boston Celtics guard Jason Terry takes the floor against the Knicks on Thursday night, he will, of course, be wearing the home uniform, with that classic shamrock green. Off the Dribble: Scouting Celtics' Jason Terry: Good Jump Shot, Lucky Pajamas 2013-01-24T18:59:13Z Only half of that expectation was met, as Nene took the floor for his second start of the season on Wednesday against the Cavaliers. Wizards vs. Cavaliers: Late scoring drought sinks Washington, 87-84 2012-12-27T03:03:46Z Both teams took the floor with its best players still rehabbing from knee surgery. Deng leads Bulls over Mavericks 101-78 2012-11-29T04:30:11Z Then the Seminoles took the floor and struggled in every way. FSU raises ACC banner then loses to South Alabama 2012-11-10T04:24:08Z On Friday, as the home team, we took the floor for the first five minute warm up. The Right Stuff: An extra-long volume with dreaded state predictions along with volleyball notes on Jackson, Skyline, Bonney Lake, Annie Wright and Bear Creek 2012-11-07T16:35:18Z Wittman wants his team to be play an uptempo style that feeds off pressure defense, but still hasn’t seen his projected rotation of healthy players take the floor. Randy Wittman tinkering, managing depleted roster in preseason 2012-10-21T22:00:14Z “I think every time we take the floor we want to win,” Johnson said. Virginia Tech basketball begins James Johnson era with uncertainty 2012-10-17T15:37:54Z It appeared the Washington Mystics caught a much-needed break before taking the floor to face the Atlanta Dream on Friday night. Washington Mystics are turned away by Atlanta Dream thanks largely to terrible first quarter 2012-08-25T03:32:00Z And before the Washington players took the floor, they passed by George and high-fived him. George Hickman, a source of eternal sunshine at Seahawks and Huskies games, will be missed 2012-08-21T00:52:03Z It was not much different when President Eisenhower boldly took the floor. On Par: The Day Augusta Said Ike Was Out of Order 2012-08-21T01:42:33Z That Olympic gold medal was in the bag the minute they took the floor. Golden again 2012-07-31T17:45:00Z ORLANDO, Fla. — With a new general manager and the status of All-Star Dwight Howard still in limbo, there's much to be resolved before the Orlando Magic take the floor next season. Magic's Vaughn: Ready for 1st head coaching job 2012-07-30T20:58:10Z Leading off on floor, he zipped through a sloppy set that included a step out of bounds, moving so quickly it appeared he'd chugged a fistful of Red Bulls before taking the floor. Mikulak shines on first day of gymnastics trials 2012-06-29T00:20:11Z An international contingent of almost 300 were all witnesses as Miami’s LeBron James took the floor for Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, seeking to clinch his first championship at age 27. On Basketball: Twenty Years Later, Dream Team’s Legacy Endures 2012-06-22T01:27:08Z Let's face it, I don't know who's going to be taking the floor for the Trojans, you don't, and Kevin O'Neill, the coach, may not be sure, either. A dust-settled forecast for Pac-12 hoops, 2012-13 2012-05-18T19:51:08Z The Nuggets announced the move before they took the floor for Game 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers. Chris ?Birdman? Andersen excused indefinitely by Nuggets after search of home 2012-05-11T13:50:51Z The day will start with the Knights of the Round Ball 8th grade All-Stars taking the floor for their game at noon. Queens of the Hardwood game set for Saturday 2012-04-25T23:36:03Z Better defense hasn’t necessarily resulted in victories for the Wizards, but that hasn’t kept them from staying committed on that end of the floor, no matter who takes the floor. Wizards defending, still not winning 2012-04-02T11:00:00Z Whether it was taking the floor as one of the game's starters, being interviewed on national TV during the first half, swatting shots or grabbing rebounds, Collier was one of the event's stars. Cancer-free Katie Collier all smiles after all-star game 2012-03-31T01:44:04Z The Bears took the floor in eye-popping uniforms that their maker says are 40 percent lighter, and it looked as if they were going fly right past Xavier. South: Baylor 75, Xavier 70: Big Men Carry Baylor Past Xavier 2012-03-24T02:16:04Z And the Terrapins took such good care of their lead, every walk-on on the roster got a chance to take the floor. ACC tournament 2012: Maryland rolls to 82-60 win over Wake Forest 2012-03-08T19:21:00Z No. 12 Baylor debuted a new neon green look, complete with green socks and shoelaces, before it took the floor for its Big 12 quarterfinal matchup with Kansas State on Friday in Kansas City. Big 12 tournament: Baylor debuts new ?lime green? uniforms vs. Kansas State 2012-03-08T18:21:29Z Still, the Bucks received a jarring greeting when they took the floor before the game - mostly boos - and the crowd was decidedly pro-Bulls most of the game. Rose lifts Bulls past Bucks at buzzer 2012-03-08T02:46:35Z Thera was still too weak to do the splits and jumps of her teammates, but she looked confident when she took the floor at halftime for her individual routine. The Mystery of 18 Twitching Teenagers in Le Roy 2012-03-07T21:11:37Z Davis has his own supporters, starting with the guys taking the floor with him. Robinson, Davis emerge as top POY candidates 2012-03-05T12:06:10Z And more easily, if he gained a footing before the crowd of new members whom the Bill would bring in, took the floor. Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z It’s anyone’s guess as to which Duke team will take the floor on a given night. The Quad: Sizing Up the Top 25 2012-02-06T19:00:04Z He took the floor and commenced: “Wall, reelly now, Mr. Chairman, this ’ere report is a stumper, I see from the report of this ’ere committee that you are going on a little too fast. A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information 2012-01-20T03:00:11.607Z An undermanned, gassed Chicago Bulls team took the floor for its third game in three nights and fifth in six, a grind that rendered legs rubbery and challenged everyone’s concentration. N.B.A.?s Bulls Survive Five Games in Six Nights 2012-01-13T02:58:26Z The “Bench Mob’’ took the floor and then took the lead, combining for 10 points and one turnover while holding the Lakers to two points. Deng if the Bulls didn't find a way 2011-12-26T01:30:00Z When Gonzaga and Arizona take the floor Saturday at KeyArena in another Battle in Seattle, there will be a lot of guys who reflect the thrust of college recruiting in 2011. Walk-on Mike Hart is an unlikely starter for Gonzaga 2011-12-16T02:00:01Z They were solos, of course, and the barber was the first to take the floor; and oh! the shuffling and the double-shuffling, and the tripleing and double-tripleing of that wonderful hornpipe! Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z But by the time Odom took the floor in Dallas, it left only 12 days before the defending champions are scheduled to host the Heat in a finals rematch. Rush for Christmas start leaves NBA in disarray 2011-12-13T22:24:17Z "If we're not going to take the floor against each other in an appropriate manner, then there's no point in taking the floor," Cronin said. Cincinnati players apologize for brawl with Xavier 2011-12-12T23:47:16Z The band was playing a barn dance when Lawless and his companion re-entered the ball-room, and most of the dancers had already taken the floor. Grit Lawless 2011-12-01T03:00:18.137Z And according to Twitter, the players just want to take the floor. NBA Season Saved, Just In Time For Christmas 2011-11-26T20:36:24Z This was the prelude to a hot debate with Douglas, who immediately took the floor. The Life of Lyman Trumbull 2011-11-20T03:00:11.243Z One after another all the couples took the floor. The Marquis of Pe?alta (Marta y Mar?a) A Realistic Social Novel 2011-11-12T03:00:35.113Z After 11 practices, they took the floor Thursday against Seattle Pacific and lost 69-68. Cal's Mike Montgomery reveals cancer diagnosis, says he's now "100 percent" | Pac-12 media day 2011-10-29T04:37:06Z It was expected that Masters would take the floor, but in the heated condition of the house he judged it wiser that Arkles should be heard before him. The Woman Who Vowed The Demetrian 2011-10-24T02:00:18.500Z British, French and U.S. envoys took the floor at the Geneva forum to call on Syria to halt executions, arbitrary detentions, torture and enforced disappearances of civilians. Syria vows reforms, blames outsiders for unrest 2011-10-07T09:31:11Z Rather than trying to parse his words, I’m just going to provide a little context at the start and then let London take the floor. Bye week thoughts from Mike London on the quarterback situation 2011-10-05T17:10:00Z As Ricky came forward to take the floor again, and ask for further discussion, Tom looked around. The Way of Decision 2011-10-01T02:00:34.357Z The delegations of Russia, China and Cuba all took the floor to denounce what they called interference in Syria's internal affairs and said that they would vote against the text. U.S. envoy visits Syria town, U.N. launches inquiry 2011-08-24T00:37:48Z Ir�n� had now altogether recovered and was expected to direct the Demetrian forces in the legislature; she would not, however, take the floor; it was considered that their spokesman ought to be a man. The Woman Who Vowed The Demetrian 2011-10-24T02:00:18.500Z Prepared for this, he took the floor as soon as the matter was mentioned at the meeting which was called to levy this assessment. Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford 2011-08-11T02:00:13.017Z On the day named, the House was crowded to excess with spectators, a great number of whom were ladies, in consequence of Mr. Clay's taking the floor. Old Trails on the Niagara Frontier 2011-08-06T02:00:04.917Z Just before Mr. Obama spoke on television, the two Senate leaders, Mr. Reid and Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky, the minority leader, took the floor to endorse the pact as well. Pleasing Few, Debt Deal to Go to Vote 2011-08-01T18:01:39Z Alida now took the floor, shaking a warning finger at their caller. Marjorie Dean, College Senior 2011-08-01T02:00:12.720Z Members of both parties took the floor to push for compromise, noting that the two sides were not far apart on major elements of their deficit-reduction plans. Senate Blocks Reid?s Debt Ceiling Plan; Talks Continue 2011-07-31T17:56:52Z When it was finally his time to take the floor, he announced that he was off to the toilet, and that the audience would have to wait. The Joy of Six: Football on YouTube 2011-07-29T10:06:34Z Mr. Hayne then took the floor, and spoke for about an hour in reply to Mr. Webster’s remarks of the preceding day. The Works of Daniel Webster, Volume 1 2011-07-27T02:00:32.830Z Hardly had quiet been restored when Constance took the floor. Marjorie Dean College Freshman 2011-07-27T02:00:32.033Z The prosecution is expected to rest shortly and the trial will continue with the defense taking the floor this week. FBI agent tells of Katrina shootings police cover-up 2011-07-19T00:28:50Z Abby Armstrong, Vermont Law School’s Director of Career Services, offered such good advice that I’m just going to let her take the floor. I Hate My Job and Don't Know What to Do About It 2011-07-18T22:45:31Z He takes the floor against "the erroneous consciousness of not being able to entitle myself to as much as I want." Anarchism 2011-07-12T02:00:35.053Z I will take the floor in parliament and try to convince them to do something. Athens struggles to win backing for austerity plan 2011-06-24T10:59:16Z You have been severely criticized for allowing so inadequate a team to take the floor. Marjorie Dean College Freshman 2011-07-27T02:00:32.033Z Delegations from countries including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar and Bangladesh took the floor to reject the initiative. U.N. rights forum proclaims equal gay rights 2011-06-17T15:49:20Z The friend of the white man, Cat Ear, took the floor and shaking hands with Dr. Borup and Mr. Ayer, began a speech of half an hour's length. Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes 2011-06-13T02:00:27.317Z It was then that Marjorie took the floor and in her sweet, gracious fashion earnestly pleaded clemency for the weeper. Marjorie Dean High School Senior 2011-06-06T02:00:09.407Z My friend Lord Grandon, who is an Irish peer with a limited income, took the floor above, as I was desirous of securing myself against thumping overhead; moreover, I am extremely fond of him. Piccadilly A Fragment of Contemporary Biography 2011-06-02T02:00:21.050Z Will take the floor presently, and show Commons how Legislation should be conducted. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, August 5th 1893 2011-05-21T02:00:09.440Z When the fifth dance came, he waited until the music began; then walked across to where Poppy was sitting, offered his arm nonchalantly, and they took the floor together. Poppy The Story of a South African Girl 2011-05-20T02:00:25.147Z In a little while couples took the floor and began whirling around. Back at School with the Tucker Twins 2011-05-14T02:00:10.887Z The microphone business sorted out, Brown took the floor and introduced Schultz, who spoke for a few minutes. Tina Brown Is Still Hungry for Buzz 2011-05-07T03:21:20Z It was also asked that no man take the floor unless he had a message and facts for the others, such facts as would be worth something to those attending and those at home. Proceedings of the Second National Conservation Congress at Saint Paul, September 5-8, 1910 2011-05-07T02:00:26.100Z And in an odd moment, a black New Hampshire Republican named Wayne Jennings took the floor to thank Barbour for including an African-American in his security detail. Postcard From New Hampshire: Angry Republicans, Eager Candidates 2011-04-18T09:35:00Z The day will start with the 8th grade All-Stars taking the floor for their game. Queens of the Hardwood set for April 23 2011-04-07T14:01:05Z Old Squire Hays was buying timber, needed every cent and more; Doctor Blake sat coldly smiling—then the farmer took the floor. The Cornflower, and Other Poems 2011-04-07T02:00:18.740Z Unlike the Bulls with Rose, the Hornets get significantly better when Paul takes the floor. Off the Dribble: Keeping Score: Why Rose Should Not Win M.V.P. 2011-03-31T20:10:41Z Then Governor Wilkinson took the floor and read, “An Address Presented to the Governor and Intendant of Louisiana.” Voices; Birth-Marks; The Man and the Elephant 2011-03-28T02:00:27.040Z As the Irish took the floor against a more athletic bunch of Seminoles, they did so knowing this potentially special season would be classified as disappointing with a loss. Irish's season comes to abrupt end 2011-03-21T04:02:00Z Brissot took the floor and spoke for war, but a revolutionary war. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z Practices on Saturday were closed to the news media, and Jardine spoke before Syracuse took the floor at Quicken Loans Arena. The Quad: Syracuse's Jardine Says Wrist Is Fine 2011-03-20T00:36:17Z He winked at fans in response as he took the floor Former baseball star Ken Griffey Jr. attended Friday night's game. Frye returns, leads Suns over Warriors 2011-03-19T04:51:08Z They rode a bus four hours from Dayton to Cleveland, got into their hotel early in the morning and took the floor for a shoot-around with little fanfare. Hill: Can Texas-San Antonio pull off the impossible? 2011-03-18T02:06:25Z "Let's allow others willing to become president to show themselves, to take the floor," he said. Kazakhstan to offer KMG EP stake in "people's IPO" 2011-03-01T06:13:53Z Mr. Snobbe took the floor, and after a few preliminary remarks, read as follows: The Dreamers A Club 2011-02-25T03:01:06.720Z When the bench takes the floor, the lead usually increases or the deficit decreases. Why is Bogans starting? 2011-02-10T19:21:33Z Back to the drawing-room flocked the company, and Mr. Taylor, to use his own words, "took the floor." The Setons 2011-02-10T03:00:48.400Z STORRS, Conn. — For more than two seasons, the Connecticut women’s basketball team won every time it took the floor, peerless in history. Connecticut 87, Duke 51: UConn Women Hand Duke Its First Loss 2011-02-01T03:06:43Z But when he took the floor against Michigan State and Ohio State last week, he played like a man trying to prove something. Richmond coming on strong for Illinois 2011-01-26T01:16:00Z Appropriately for an ugly victory, the crowd saved its loudest applause for when a furry mascot took the floor before the fourth quarter and danced to "Bear Down, Chicago Bears." Bulls recover for 92-79 win over Cavs 2011-01-23T04:16:00Z Lawmakers will now be allowed to take the floor to speak for a bill for only 10 minutes, down from 15. New Laws in Venezuela Aim to Limit Dissent 2010-12-24T21:40:15Z All of Pakistan's ruling and opposition parliamentarians were in attendance as Wen Jiabao took the floor on Sunday. China PM hails Pakistan in speech 2010-12-19T13:08:30Z And at halftime, when a visiting dance team attired in purple took the floor, there was a fairly hearty smattering of boos. Kansas State holds off Washington State 2010-12-04T07:39:00Z Senator of Kentucky, the Republican leader, took the floor Thursday morning to reiterate that his caucus would accept tax increases on no one, and cited Democrats who agreed with him. Congressional Memo: Some Democrats Count on ?Millionaires? Strategy on Tax Cuts 2010-12-03T02:05:00Z When Garfield takes the floor this season, senior point guard Tony Wroten Jr. will assume the role of Caped Crusader, while his senior teammate Glenn Brooks would serve as his adept sidekick. Garfield eyes return to state tournament behind Tony Wroten, Glenn Brooks 2010-12-01T06:01:00Z Guard Dwyane Wade, returning to practice from an injured hamstring but not scheduled to play Friday night anyway, said he thought it was too risky for the teams to take the floor. Slippery court cancels Magic-Heat game 2010-10-23T00:09:00Z He still remembers walking through the doors and taking the floor, his family sitting up in the corner of the bleachers. What a night: Brandon Roy brings his Blazers to Garfield High 2010-10-15T06:06:00Z James took the floor for pregame at 7:18 p.m., one of the last three Heat players to emerge into view, sandwiched between Bosh and Wade, Metallica's "Enter Sandman" blaring through the arena as usual. LeBron's Next Chapter Starts With 105-89 Heat Win 2010-10-06T02:36:00Z He took the floor for pregame at 7:18 p.m., one of the last three Heat players to emerge into view, sandwiched between Bosh and Wade, Metallica's "Enter Sandman" blaring through the arena as usual. LeBron makes preseason debut with Heat 2010-10-06T00:52:00Z The United States and European Union took the floor to say that major human rights problems persisted in Sudan and to call for ongoing scrutiny of the vast country. U.N. rights envoy denounces repression in Sudan 2010-09-17T16:14:00Z "I'm an old-school guy," Douglas said last week at Georgetown's McDonough Arena, where he was set to take the floor with the D.C. In Kenner League, D.C. basketball legends may have lost a step, but not their love of the game 2010-07-17T04:00:00Z During periods of Senate downtime, he took the floor to read the entirety of a history of the Roman Senate he authored so that it would be in the official record of the U.S. Senator Robert Byrd Dies at 92 2010-06-28T11:10:00Z As has been the case throughout much of this preseason, each time Currie or Coleman took the floor, their presence was hard to ignore. Mystics small forwards Monique Currie and Marissa Coleman take on expanded roles 2010-05-13T04:00:00Z Before taking the floor, James gathered his teammates in the hallway outside Cleveland’s locker room for a prayer and then broke the huddle. LeBron, Shaq shine in Cavs' playoff opener 2010-04-17T21:40:00Z Delfino said the arena lights even bothered him when he first took the floor in Charlotte on Friday, although the symptoms got better as the game went on. Delfino back for Bucks, still hazy about injury 2010-04-04T01:20:00Z You will not have a better prepared basketball team take the floor. New Iowa coach promises up-tempo style 2010-03-29T17:25:00Z Murray State coach Billy Kennedy was firing up his team in the locker room before they took the floor, and don't expect the Racers to get nervous. NCAA: Saint Mary's beats No. 2 seed Villanova 2010-03-20T19:19:00Z But both teams are far removed from the ones that took the floor that day, and the circumstances surrounding Saturday's contest are starkly different. Maryland basketball's latest goal: Win one at Virginia 2010-03-06T05:00:00Z But when Maryland's players took the floor at 9 a.m. Vasquez scores 41 points to lead Maryland to double overtime win over Virginia Tech 2010-02-28T05:00:00Z Ms. Collins, who took the floor shortly after the Senate convened, said her effort was being made on “behalf of numerous members of the Republican caucus who have expressed concerns to me.” G.O.P. Splits on Senator?s Move to Block Benefits 2010-03-02T17:25:00Z "If it was just a floor mat problem, taking the floor mat out would correct the problem -- so why are they putting the brake override in?" she said. 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z “Somebody might take the floor up,” he retorted, with some scorn. The Idyl of Twin Fires At present it had a moving-picture house and a dance hall where a hundred and fifty couples could take the floor at once; above all, it had Jack Townsend's hotel. The Garden of Eden “Well, Harry, you can have the bedstead; I’ll take the floor,” said Gerard, as a couple of hours later they found themselves in possession of their room. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley After the ceremony of the queen's reception was over, and the members had taken their seats, the governor, baron Taube, took the floor. Tales from the German. Volume I. Arwed Gyllenstierna I scarcely heard the speeches, and did not have the strength to take the floor myself. Waldfried A Novel In the meantime Mr. Spout had taken the floor, and stated that he had on one occasion been over at the Essex Market Police Court. The History and Records of the Elephant Club It does not appear that the royal couple took the floor, but "other minuets succeeded by the younger branches of the royal family with ladies of distinction." Old and New London Volume I She took the floor and repeated the lines with the precise action and trick of voice which Hart had used. Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time You pass on, and others take the floor in the spot-light and register surprise, pleasure, indignation, criticism or whatever their peculiar talent may dictate. Aliens Well, Miss Morgan, now you may take the floor. Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart Reverend Moore opened his mouth as if to protest; but Hitt prevented him by taking the floor and plunging at once into his subject. Carmen Ariza Scarcely had the door closed upon the President when Senator Underwood took the floor for a prolonged State's rights argument against the amendment. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume V There were but three or four of the Cross men there when they voted a strike, and before that there wasn’t a man that hadn’t taken the floor and fought for your scale. The Plunderer When this had continued for some time, Felix Brush, the parson, took the floor. A Waif of the Mountains Several able speakers had made long addresses in support of the bill when one Mr. Morrisett, from Monroe, took the floor. The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; containing a collection of over one thousand of the most laughable sayings and jokes of celebrated wits and humorists. A jazz-band will strike up, coughing out the nauseated, retching intervals so stimulating to our feet, and two by two, in driblets, streamlets, and lastly in a volume, the guests will take the floor. The Dust Flower General Husted took the floor in an able speech on the constitutionality of the bill, and the vote stood 57 ayes to 61 noes, lacking eight votes of the requisite 65. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III After due deliberation on the importance of the occasion, To begin the organization, Mr. Pompous took the floor With an air quite self-complacent, strutted up and took the floor, As he'd often done before! The Wit of Women Fourth Edition They were playing an American dance—a sort of skating step; people rose; couple after couple took the floor; and Sengoun looked around for a partner. The Dark Star Kerk took the floor and was completely frank about the previous night's activities. Deathworld But now Wolf, bursting with long suppression, suddenly took the floor with his own great news. The Beloved Woman Mr. January took the floor and vociferously harangued the assemblage at some length on certain provisions of the Proclamation of Emancipation, and Mr. Smith said that "this wasn't no time to draw the colour-line." Anderson Crow, Detective Thereupon Brother Buckley took the floor and gave expression to his dissent in the following terms: I am opposed to inviting any woman to preach before this meeting. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I |
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