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 claimed the NBA championship in Game 6 of Tuesday's Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 105-97 win at Quicken Loans Arena. Now the party returns to Oakland for the victory parade, as Warriors fans prepare to celebrate their first championship in 40 years.