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Shaq Advocates for WNBA Players to Get Paid Like NBA Players: The Hall of Fame big man was sitting courtside watching Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
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Phoenix Suns call ex-employee's $60M demand for discrimination, wrongful termination 'ridiculous'
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Charles Barkley: WNBA players have 'petty jealousness' toward Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Leads Fever to Fifth Straight Win
- Caitlin Clark recorded her second career triple-double, leading the Indiana Fever to a 93-86 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks.
- The Fever have now won five consecutive games and hold an 18-16 record, securing a playoff spot.
- Despite a rough start and numerous turnovers, Indiana regained its rhythm in the second half, extending their lead to eight points.
- Clark finished with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, making her the only rookie in WNBA history to achieve a triple-double.
Lakers Will Honor Jerry West With Special Jersey Patch This Season: The Lakers legend died at age 86 in June.
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Steph Curry agrees to one-year extension with Golden State Warriors worth a reported $62.6 million
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Quick Glance: Curry and Warriors Agree to $62.6M Contract Extension
- Stephen Curry has agreed to a one-year, $62.6 million extension, keeping him with the Warriors through the 2026-27 season.
- The contract is limited by the NBA's over-38 rule, which prevents long-term contracts for older players to maintain salary cap integrity.
- The Warriors experienced offseason changes with the loss of Klay Thompson and the release of Chris Paul, while GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. added players like Kyle Anderson and Buddy Hield.
- Curry excelled last season with an average of 26.4 points per game and was named Clutch Player of the Year, although the Warriors missed the playoffs.
Greek Honey Wins "Oscar Of The Food World" for 2024 - GreekReporter.com
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Angel Reese injury: Star rookie to miss remainder of WNBA season after suffering wrist injury
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Charles Barkley: WNBA players have 'petty jealousness' toward Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark
indystar.com/story/sports/basketball/wnba/fever/2024/09/04/caitlin-clark-charles-barkley-wnba-petty-jealousness-indiana-fever/75069331007/
Nuggets, Jamal Murray agree to 4-year, $208M extension
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Quick Glance: Murray Secures Max Contract Extension with Nuggets
- Jamal Murray has finalized a four-year max contract extension worth $208.5 million with the Nuggets.
- The extension will take effect after the current season, ensuring he remains under contract until 2029.
- Murray faced injury and efficiency challenges during the playoffs and Olympics, despite an outstanding regular season.
- This extension guarantees him over $244 million over the next five years.
Shaquille O'Neal explains Rudy Gobert, Ben Simmons criticism: 'Step your game up'
usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2024/09/05/shaquille-oneal-rudy-gobert-ben-simmons-shut-me-up/75094779007/
Report: NBA veteran Evan Fournier to play in Europe: Evan Fournier is continuing his pro basketball career in Europe after 12 NBA seasons.
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Quick Glance: Evan Fournier Exits NBA to Join Olympiacos
- Evan Fournier has chosen to leave the NBA after 12 seasons, signing a two-year deal worth $4 million with Olympiacos.
- He was traded to the Detroit Pistons, where he played 29 games, but the Pistons declined his team option for the 2024-25 season, making him an unrestricted free agent.
- Set to turn 32 soon, Fournier may have played his final NBA game, having spent time with five different franchises during his career.
- He achieved notable milestones, including setting a single-season 3-pointers record for the New York Knicks.
Billionaire Sports Family Revels in Wall Street Money, World Cup and Taylor Swift
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Anna Sorokin, Dwight Howard and Jenn Tran headline 'Dancing with the Stars' : Before donning dancing shoes, Anna Sorokin will have to slip on her ankle bracelet.
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Quick Glance: Anna Delvey: Winning Dancing With the Stars is Unimportant
- Anna Delvey stated that winning Dancing With the Stars doesn't mean much to her, although she considers it a significant honor for her partner Ezra Sosa.
- Sosa, who is excited about Delvey, plans to display the potential trophy in his living room, while Delvey intends to store it away.
- Her decision to join the show was last-minute due to waiting for ICE approvals, leaving her uncertain about participating.
- The duo will remain in New York as they prepare for the show's premiere on September 17.
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Greg Oden discusses being an NBA Draft bust, the time Mike Conley angered him: Greg Oden was the 2006 IndyStar Mr. Basketball, 2007 No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick ...
indystar.com/story/sports/college/butler/2024/09/05/greg-oden-discusses-being-an-nba-draft-bust-mike-conley/75085804007/
Wolves Will Look To Develop Young Players As Team Gets More Expensive
kstp.com/minnesota-sports/1-on-1-with-timberwolves-president-of-operations-tim-connelly-at-state-fair/
ZachLowe_NBA Sep 04
Most Intriguing Teams and Players for 2024-25 Season: Zach Lowe is joined by Kevin Pelton to discuss the Olympics and all of the late offseason news from around ...
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Angel Reese becomes WNBA's single-season rebounding leader: Angel Reese became the WNBA’s single-season rebounding leader with eight games left in the Chicago ...
apnews.com/article/sky-lynx-wnba-score-ece50f13cfffca79343bf67b53184280
Hawks' Trae Young says he'd be 'the best player to ever play' if he was 6-foot-8: The 6-foot-1 guard believes an extra seven inches, coupled with his mentality ...
cbssports.com/nba/news/hawks-trae-young-says-hed-be-the-best-player-to-ever-play-if-he-was-6-foot-8/
Washington's Luke McCaffrey follows dad, brothers into NFL: Luke McCaffrey will become the latest member of his family to play in the NFL ...
richmond.com/sports/professional/nfl/ed-christian-commanders-49ers-san-francisco/article_4b1cf710-70cd-5bbd-8ed7-b11d13170202.html
NBA Still 'Not Quite Ready' To Explore Expansion, Plans To Address It Later In Season
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NBA legend Magic Johnson joins Spirit ownership group: Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" has joined the Washington Spirit's investor group, the NWSL team announced ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/nba-legend-magic-johnson-joins-spirit-ownership-group-2024-09-05/
Quick Glance: Magic Johnson Invests in Washington Spirit Soccer Team
- Earvin 'Magic' Johnson has invested in the Washington Spirit, expanding his professional sports portfolio.
- This investment comes two years after Michele Kang purchased the team and she will remain the controlling owner.
- Kang highlighted that Johnson's commitment reflects the growth of women's sports on a global scale.
- Since Kang's takeover, the Spirit has significantly increased attendance and aims for a championship title.
Evan Fournier Says He Rejected Wizards Contract, Didn't Want to Play for Losing Team
bleacherreport.com/articles/10134281-evan-fournier-says-he-rejected-wizards-contract-didnt-want-to-play-for-losing-team
How esports can catch up to the NFL and NBA: Mario Ho, Co-CEO, Ninjas in Pyjamas, joined TheStreet to discuss the future of esports and the potential for growth ...
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ESPN exec on Charles Barkley: ‘I would be lying if I said we weren’t interested’: NBC chairman Mark Lazerus said he would also have interest in Barkley.
nytimes.com/athletic/5758350/2024/09/10/charles-barkley-future-espn-tnt/
Dan Hurley Reveals Special Reason He Turned Down Lakers Job: Hurley revealed why he chose to remain at UConn and turn down the Lakers.
si.com/nba/dan-hurley-reveals-special-reason-turned-down-lakers-job
Angel Reese Arrives for Clash vs. Caitlin Clark, Fever Rocking a Dennis Rodman Jersey
si.com/wnba/angel-reese-clash-caitlin-clark-fever-dennis-rodman-jersey
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Sets Rookie Three-Point Record in Win
- Caitlin Clark set a record for the most three-pointers made by a rookie in a season, scoring 88 during the Indiana Fever's victory over the Connecticut Sun.
- Contributing 19 points, five rebounds, and five assists, Clark helped the Fever end an 11-game losing streak against the Sun.
- Kelsey Mitchell led the team with 23 points, highlighting the improved chemistry with Clark as Indiana pushes for the playoffs.
- The attendance at Gainbridge Fieldhouse was 17,274, contributing to a WNBA record of over 500,000 fans this season.
The Athletic Sep 09
The Athletic NBA Show: An NBA podcast featuring a rotating lineup of the best insiders, writers, and reporters from The Athletic. Monday thru Friday ...
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Wings’ Satou Sabally Had Classy Message for Caitlin Clark After Loss to Fever: The Dallas forward spoke briefly about Clark's impact after Sunday's loss.
si.com/wnba/wings-satou-sabally-classy-message-for-caitlin-clark-after-loss-to-fever
The Thunder Have Figured Out The Modern NBA: In a newly restrictive NBA that more or less punishes teams for being good, there is no way forward into consistent ...
basketball.realgm.com/analysis/277158/The-Thunder-Have-Figured-Out-The-Modern-NBA
LeBron James Says Whether Bronny Will Call Him 'Dad' At Lakers 'Workplace': Bronny James, the eldest son of LeBron James, was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers ...
huffpost.com/entry/lebron-james-bronny-son-lakers-dad_n_66cf86c6e4b054d2085747de
El Taco in Orange, a local institution for 60 years, closes its doors: Noted for its Spanish-Mediterranean tiled rooftop, walk-up window and outdoor dining ...
ocregister.com/2024/08/26/el-taco-in-orange-a-local-institution-for-60-years-closes-its-doors/
The Realest: Tyrese Maxey And The Philadelphia 76ers: The ends of Embiid and George's primes will be determined by the beginning of Maxey's. Together ...
basketball.realgm.com/analysis/277220/The-Realest-Tyrese-Maxey-And-The-Philadelphia-76ers
Shaquille O'Neal wants to see WNBA players getting 'similar contracts' to some of the players in the NBA
cbssports.com/wnba/news/shaquille-oneal-wants-to-see-wnba-players-getting-similar-contracts-to-some-of-the-players-in-the-nba/
Joe Mazzulla Dramatically Illustrates How Celtics Plan to Defend Champion Status: Boston appears ready to rock as 2025 approaches.
si.com/nba/joe-mazzulla-dramatically-illustrates-how-celtics-plan-to-defend-champion-status
Jalen Brunson confronts Mark Cuban over parting parents 'jab': Cuban appeared on the podcast the All-Star point guard hosts with teammate Josh Hart and said ...
nypost.com/2024/08/30/sports/jalen-brunson-confronts-mark-cuban-over-parting-parents-jab/
Inquirer.net Sep 11
NBA expands scope of coach’s challenge on some out-of-bounds plays: NEW YORK— The NBA has expanded the permissible scope of coach's challenge reviews on ...
sports.inquirer.net/584428/nba-expands-scope-of-coachs-challenge-on-some-out-of-bounds-plays
Lakers' LeBron James Tells Bronny 'F--k All The Hate' in Video: They Don't Know You
bleacherreport.com/articles/10134261-lakers-lebron-james-tells-bronny-f--k-all-the-hate-in-video-they-dont-know-you
Malika Andrews and Dave McMenamin Marry on Kobe Bryant Day: Malika Andrews first caught the attention of fellow N.B.A. journalist Dave McMenamin as she conducted ...
nytimes.com/2024/08/28/style/malika-andrews-dave-mcmenamin-kobe-bryant-day.html
Adam Silver defends new media rights deal, discusses NBA, European expansion at board of governors meeting
nytimes.com/athletic/5758737/2024/09/10/adam-silver-media-rights-expansion-board-of-governors-meeting/
Hot Couples: NBA Star Josh Hart And His Wife Shannon Just Celebrated Their Third Wedding Anniversary
essence.com/lifestyle/josh-hart-shannon-hot-couples/
LegionHoops Sep 07
Report: Cedi Osman rejected training camp invite from Lakers: Former Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman allegedly spurned a training camp invitation from the ...
cavaliersnation.com/2024/09/07/report-cedi-osman-rejected-training-camp-invite-from-lakers/
Patrick Beverley Says He Can Relate to LeBron James Due to Fan Attention Overseas
bleacherreport.com/articles/10134204-patrick-beverley-says-he-can-relate-to-lebron-james-due-to-fan-attention-overseas
Sky's Angel Reese becomes first player in WNBA history with 20 rebounds in three consecutive games
cbssports.com/wnba/news/skys-angel-reese-becomes-first-player-in-wnba-history-with-20-rebounds-in-three-consecutive-games/
ESPN+ Aug 26
Duke's Cooper Flagg signs New Balance shoe endorsement deal - ESPN: Duke forward Cooper Flagg -- the No. 1 prospect in ESPN's 2025 NBA draft class -- has signed ...
espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/41000405/duke-cooper-flagg-signs-new-balance-shoe-endorsement-deal
LeBron James says Bronny James cannot call him him 'dad' on the Lakers, but he has other options in mind
cbssports.com/nba/news/lebron-james-says-bronny-james-cannot-call-him-him-dad-on-the-lakers-but-he-has-other-options-in-mind/
GG Jackson Out At Least Three Months After Surgery On Foot
basketball.realgm.com/player/GG-Jackson/Summary/182761
Pacers T.J. McConnell agrees to 4-year, $45-million extension: The deal will take McConnell through his Age 36 season. He is coming off his best year in the NBA
indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2024/08/30/tj-mcconnell-4-years-45-million-extension-indiana-pacers/74251211007/
Russell Westbrook's Request for No. 0 Jersey on Nuggets Was Reportedly Denied: Westbrook will wear No. 4 with his new team.
si.com/nba/russell-westbrook-request-jersey-nuggets-denied
Quick Glance: Westbrook Addresses Nuggets Jersey Number Rumors
- Russell Westbrook denied reports claiming his request for the Denver Nuggets' No. 0 jersey was rejected.
- He stated on Instagram that he never asked for the number and opted for a new one to mark his transition.
- Having worn No. 0 for most of his 16 NBA seasons, Westbrook values his partnership with Christian Braun.
- Both players aim to assist the Nuggets in their quest to return to the NBA Finals after last season's semifinals exit.
Inquirer.net Sep 04
New Jersey floats $400 million in tax breaks to lure 76ers: CAMDEN, New Jersey — Seeking to lure NBA team Philadelphia 76ers across the river ...
sports.inquirer.net/583401/new-jersey-floats-400-million-in-tax-breaks-to-lure-76ers
Jermaine Jenas could return to TV screens next month as he gets career lifeline: Former Match of The Day pundit and One Show host Jermaine Jenas was sacked by ...
mirror.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-jermaine-jenas-tnt-sports-33554314
NBC: We Have A Rationale For Why $27 Billion NBA Media Rights Deal Makes Sense
frontofficesports.com/nbc-sports-boss-on-27-billion-nba-deal-we-have-a-plan/
Boys' basketball recruiting: Top 25 players regardless of class - ESPN: How A.J. Dybantsa, Tyran Stokes, Babatunde Oladotun and more high school players across ...
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TheSteinLine Sep 09
This Week in 🏀 can only focus on the very newsy Nuggets rather than the NFL's opening weekend
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Magic Johnson Shades Anthony Edwards' Diss: 'I Never Respond to a Guy Whose Never Won'
newsweek.com/sports/nba/magic-johnson-shades-anthony-edwards-diss-i-never-respond-guy-whose-never-won-1944182
Khaleej Times 22h
Former NBA star Davis Bertans joins Dubai Basketball - News | Khaleej Times: Dubai Basketball, the newly-established professional sports franchise ...
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"Would be pretty good at it": Curry wants to become owner of NBA team: Stephen Curry recently extended his contract with the Golden State Warriors until 2027 ...
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Richard Jefferson Rips Fan Over Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese Rivalry Comment: The ex-NBA guard isn't the first to make this comparison, and probably won't be the ...
si.com/wnba/richard-jefferson-rips-fan-over-caitlin-clark-angel-reese-rivalry-comment
Scouts from All 30 NBA Teams Heading Abroad to Appraise International League: This growing overseas league is developing top-tier talent at a remarkable clip.
newsweek.com/sports/nba/scouts-all-30-nba-teams-heading-abroad-appraise-international-league-1950329
TheSteinLine Aug 30
Boban Marjanović … NBA free agent : Where will everyone’s favorite 7-foot-4 center play next season? He is waiting patiently to find out himself
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A Deleted Angel Reese Tweet Threw Shade at Lakers Star LeBron James: An old, anti-LeBron James tweet by Chicago Sky star Angel Resse resurfaced following James' ...
newsweek.com/sports/nba/deleted-angel-reese-tweet-threw-shade-lakers-star-lebron-james-1947296
Grant Hill, Jay Bilas, Richard Jefferson among candidates to join ESPN’s NBA Finals broadcasting team: Sources
nytimes.com/athletic/5734238/2024/08/30/nba-finals-espn-crew-grant-hill-jay-bilas-richard-jefferson/
Basketball: Caitlin Clark is single-handedly shooting the WBA into the mainstream
stern.de/sport/basketball--caitlin-clark-schiesst-im-alleingang-die-wba-in-den-mainstream-35023592.html
Katy Perry Defends Decision To Work With Controversial Producer Dr. Luke On New Album
forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2024/09/04/katy-perry-defends-decision-to-work-with-controversial-producer-dr-luke-on-new-album/
Blue Jackets’ Johnny Gaudreau, brother killed after being struck by car: Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were hit while riding bicycles in N.J ...
nytimes.com/athletic/5733722/2024/08/30/johnny-gaudreau-death-cycling-crash/
Quick Glance: Tragic Accident Claims NHL Star and Brother
- Sean M. Higgins has been charged with driving under the influence after fatally striking brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau while they were biking in Salem County, New Jersey.
- Higgins admitted to drinking five to six beers before the incident and acknowledged that his alcohol consumption contributed to his reckless driving.
- He illegally swerved into oncoming traffic to overtake another vehicle, hitting the cyclists who were on a narrow shoulder.
- The Salem County Prosecutor's Office intends to keep Higgins in custody while awaiting trial.
BillSimmons Sep 09
Detroit Survives, Week 1 Panic Rankings, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal: Listen to this episode from The Bill Simmons Podcast on Spotify. The Ringer's ...
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Skylar Diggins-Smith, Storm take aim at Spark-less L.A.: Nobody was expecting Skylar Diggins-Smith to become the Seattle Storm's single-season assist leader in ...
reuters.com/sports/skylar-diggins-smith-storm-take-aim-spark-less-la-2024-09-11/
WATCH: Warriors' Stephen Curry comically acts disgusted upon seeing Klay Thompson with new Mavericks teammate
cbssports.com/nba/news/watch-warriors-stephen-curry-comically-acts-disgusted-upon-seeing-klay-thompson-with-new-mavericks-teammate/
Celtics' Brown out for 'blood' after championship-winning season: Jaylen Brown is putting the rest of the NBA on notice ahead of the 2024-25 ...
thescore.com/nba/news/3065454
Star athletes from across sports offer accolades as Alex Morgan prepares for last pro match
apnews.com/article/alex-morgan-uswnt-san-diego-wave-e5a28a02ebf768e010d9dd39385b5233
Joe Mazzulla Compares Celtics' 2025 NBA Title Chase to Animal Kingdom After 2024 Win
bleacherreport.com/articles/10134897-joe-mazzulla-compares-celtics-2025-nba-title-chase-to-animal-kingdom-after-2024-win
WNBA players and union speak out against commissioner after she failed to condemn fan racism
apnews.com/article/wnba-commissioner-fan-racism-b5a528bc644ec6d5e72e9f8fb9460b74
Former NBA Sixth Man of the Year Finds Next Home Overseas: Former NBA Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell will take his talents overseas to Australia.
newsweek.com/sports/nba/former-nba-sixth-man-year-finds-next-home-overseas-1952201
TheSteinLine Aug 23
First names in their respective starting lineups for Saturday night’s Goran Dragic testimonial game in Ljubljana: Dragic goes with his mentor Steve Nash — who ... Show more
Joshua Jackson says cruise ship medical drama Doctor Odyssey is 'a 1-hour vacation every week'
ew.com/doctor-odyssey-joshua-jackson-previews-ryan-murphy-cruise-ship-drama-8689644
Did Megan Thee Stallion tease her alleged romance with NBA star Torrey Craig in deleted intimate video?
wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-did-megan-thee-stallion-tease-her-alleged-romance-with-nba-star-torrey-craig-in-deleted-intimate-video-754308
NBA Slam Dunk champion Mac McClung gets training camp invite with Magic, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-slam-dunk-champion-mac-mcclung-gets-training-camp-invite-with-magic-per-report/
BillSimmons Aug 28
New BS Podcast w/ @TheCousinSal — It’s the 45th annual AFC Over/Unders pod! I can’t believe we’ve been doing this since 1980. Show more
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