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.
Golden State's Andre Iguodala was named the Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP). The Warriors were led by 2014â15 NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Stephen Curry, while the Cavaliers featured four-time league MVP LeBron James.