By 1861, the South had seceded, clearing the way for the northern politicians to begin creating free-labor states. On this day in 1861, Congress combined pieces of Nebraska, Kansas, Utah, and New Mexico to make a large rectangle of land it designated Colorado Territory.
Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Golden State Warriors: NBA finals, Game 6 â as it happened! LeBron James scores 41 points in his second straight NBA finals game as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Golden State Warriors 115-101 to force a Game 7. Updated.
The Golden State Warriors celebrated with the Larry OâBrien Trophy after winning the championship. After the Golden State Warriors failed to finish off the Cleveland Cavaliers in last yearâs N.B.A. finals, blowing a 3-1 lead in the series, they knew they needed to get better if they wanted to go from a one-time title winner to a dynasty.