PHT Morning Skate: Cooper’s reinvention; Pietrangelo on IR

Tuesday's collection of links.

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Three Things to Know: Rockets extend win streak to 10, Thunder… not so much

Also, Matt Barnes retires.

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Raelene Castle becomes first woman to take charge of a rugby governing body

It was a historic moment in world rugby when Raelene Castle was named as the first woman chief executive of a national governing body Tuesday.

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Rockets’ Clint Capela dunks, blocks, plays DeMarcus Cousins to standstill (VIDEO)

Capela went toe-to-toe with DeMarcus Cousins and stood his ground.

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Maradona statue provokes mirth on social media

It's been quite the year for football's gods being honored with statues -- not least in the reaction they have provoked.

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Russia backs athletes wanting to take part in Winter Olympics

The Russian Olympic Committee has said it unanimously supports Russian athletes wanting to participate in 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea.

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Nikola Mirotic, Bobby Portis lead way, Bulls blow out Kyrie-less Celtics 108-85

Nikola Mirotic and Bobby Portis are starting to draw attention for their play together instead of their fight with each other.

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