Milwaukee, U.S. This week, NBA Cup group-stage games featured teams deliberately increasing scoring margins to improve standings under the tournament’s point-differential tiebreaker. Players continued offensive possession late in decided games; Myles Turner hit a corner three with about six seconds remaining to extend a 17-point lead, and Minnesota shot threes...
Memphis, Tennessee — The Grizzlies beat the Sacramento Kings 137-96 Thursday night, setting a franchise record with 42 assists and snapping a five-game skid. Santi Aldama scored 29, Jock Landale added 21, and Vince Williams Jr. recorded a career-high 15 assists. Zach Edey contributed 16 and revealed he had played...
HOUSTON: The Houston Texans defeated the Buffalo Bills 23-19 on Thursday night after backup quarterback Davis Mills threw two touchdown passes and the Texans' defense recorded eight sacks on Josh Allen. Buffalo converted a 4th-and-27 to extend a late drive but a false-start penalty and a subsequent interception ended the...
Bern, Switzerland — Ski star Lara Gut-Behrami damaged her left knee during super-G training at Copper Mountain in Colorado on Thursday, prompting the Swiss Ski Federation to say she will return to Switzerland for medical examinations. The 34-year-old, Olympic super‑G champion and two‑time overall World Cup winner, had said this...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — National attention has focused on the Dec. 2 special election for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District after a 2020 podcast clip resurfaced in which Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn said she “hates” Nashville, prompting criticism and debate among voters. Both parties have increased spending and deployed high-profile surrogates; MAGA...
Alexandria, Virginia. Judge Leonie Brinkema heard closing arguments on Friday after an 11‑day remedy trial assessing remedies for Google's ad‑tech conduct, following an April ruling that found two parts of its ad stack to be illegal monopolies. The Department of Justice and a coalition of states urged a forced sale...
Washington — The White House defended a US-backed 28-point peace plan this week, saying it aims to end the Russia–Ukraine war by offering security guarantees, economic reintegration for Russia and territorial and military limits for Ukraine. Trump-endorsed envoys Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff drafted the framework over a month, and...
United States election officials this week said they are preparing for possible interference in next year's midterms by a federal government led by former President Donald Trump. State and local officials from both major parties are strengthening ties with law enforcement, county and state attorneys, and emergency planners to respond...
Paris, Ubisoft officially confirmed Tuesday that a strategic transaction with Tencent will close imminently, with Tencent providing €1.16 billion to acquire a 25% stake in new subsidiary Vantage Studios. The firm reported H1 results ahead of expectations after a brief reporting delay and trading halt tied to a revenue restatement....
Chasing point differential in the NBA Cup is reshaping the final seconds. Coaches and players say every point matters — and cash is at stake — so teams keep shooting, even with big leads, from Minnesota’s 40 point romp to Orlando’s last second block while up 13. New York’s Josh...
