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.
After injury scares for Steph Curry and Klay Thompson during the Western Conference Finals, Golden State fans are ready for their first NBA championship victory in 40 years, when Golden State beat the Washington Bullets to win the title in 1975.