Several NBA Summer League players impressed on Day 2 in Las Vegas. Kobe Bufkin (Atlanta Hawks) led all scorers with 29 points, while Liam McNeeley (Charlotte Hornets) contributed 22 points and 12 rebounds. Kyle Filipowski (Utah Jazz) scored a Summer League-high 32 points, and A.J. Lawson (Toronto Raptors) added...
Flash floods in Texas and North Carolina, following Tropical Storm Barry and Hurricane Helene respectively, resulted in over 200 deaths. Both events saw timely weather alerts issued by the National Weather Service, yet a significant disconnect existed between warnings and effective on-the-ground action. While Texas initiated investigations and legislative...
David Gergen, a renowned political advisor who served four U.S. presidents, passed away at 83. His career spanned decades across government, academia, and media. Gergen, a Yale and Harvard Law graduate, held various roles including speechwriter and communications director. He founded the Center for Public Leadership at...
Production has officially begun on "Practical Magic 2," a sequel to the 1998 film. Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock are returning alongside Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest, reprising their roles. New cast members include Joey King, Lee Pace, and Maisie Williams. The film's plot will draw inspiration from...
The Seattle Mariners overcame a grueling travel schedule and faced Detroit's top pitcher, Tarik Skubal, to secure a 12-3 victory. Cal Raleigh's two home runs, including a grand slam, propelled the Mariners' offense. Julio Rodríguez also contributed a crucial two-run homer. Despite a controversial umpire call impacting Luis...
Aaron Judge showcased exceptional defensive skills during the Yankees' game against the Cubs. In the fourth inning, he robbed Pete Crow-Armstrong of a home run with a spectacular leaping catch, followed immediately by a diving catch to secure the final out, preventing further Cubs scoring. His defensive prowess,...
The Portland Trail Blazers dominated the Golden State Warriors 106-73 in their Summer League opener. Rookie Yang Hansen impressed with 10 points, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 5 assists, showcasing his passing skills while needing improvement on three-point shooting. Sidy Cissoko and Rayan Rupert contributed significantly to the early...
Two of Iman al-Nouri's five sons, aged five and nine, were killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza while waiting for aid with their two-year-old brother and cousin. The strike, targeting a suspected Hamas member, occurred near a health clinic where families were lining up for food and medical...
Utah Jazz's Summer League debut ended with a 111-106 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, but showcased promising performances from Kyle Filipowski (32 points) and Walton Clayton Jr. (21 points). However, the game was marred by injuries. Clayton exited with a hamstring injury, deemed minor, while Ace Bailey missed...
NATO needs more long-range missiles to deter Russia, says a U.S. general, citing Russia's increased production of such weapons. Russia's effective use of long-range missiles in Ukraine highlighted Europe's reliance on the U.S. for such capabilities. Planned U.S. missile deployments in Europe starting in 2026 are facing uncertainty...
