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.
By Chris Roling , Featured Columnist May 29, 2016. The Cleveland Cavaliers sit in the driver's seat for the NBA Finals. The Cleveland Cavaliers are on to the 2016 NBA Finals as they await the winner of the showdown between the Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder.