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jpost.com - JOSHUA HALICKMAN - Israel's World Cup basketball loss to Latvia
Israel's World Cup basketball loss to Latvia
The Jerusalem Post

The Israel National Basketball Team came up short against Latvia 85-70 in the second round of World Cup Qualifiers on Sunday night. The blue-and-white ended the August window with two losses, having fallen to Poland 106-86 last week in the first…

si.com - Joshua Schulman - The Real X-Factor Behind Kansas Basketball's Success This Season
The Real X-Factor Behind Kansas Basketball's Success This Season
Sports Illustrated

All eyes will be on Tyran Stokes as he begins his collegiate career at Kansas, but one of his backcourt teammates has the potential to emerge as an all-conference talent. Toledo transfer Leroy Blyden Jr. was KU's first addition from the portal this…

nytimes.com - Dan Woike - Lakers employees express optimism about new ownership
Lakers employees express optimism about new ownership
The New York Times

Lon Rosen took over the business side of the Los Angeles Lakers in the aftermath of Mark Walter's acquisition of the team last year at a $10 billion valuation. As a former Lakers employee dating back to the early 1980s, one who went on to represent…

theguardian.com - Jack Snape - Three-point dunks and mid-court shots worth four: how Australia's NBL is seeking to shake up traditional rules
Three-point dunks and mid-court shots worth four: how Australia's NBL is seeking to shake up traditional rules
The Guardian

The slam dunk has long been a staple of basketball, its biggest billboard, showcasing the athleticism and ferocity of its athletes. Now, some within the game want more. The Australian men's professional league, the NBL, has lodged a request with…

thezoereport.com - Eman Naseer - This 2010s 'Ugly Shoe' Trend Is Making A Comeback
This 2010s 'Ugly Shoe' Trend Is Making A Comeback
The Zoe Report

The combination of the words 'sneaker' and 'heel' tends to elicit a polarizing reaction both in and outside the fashion world. But long before everyone's favorite hybrid shoe — the ballet sneaker — took over our feeds, the sneaker…

variety.com - Brian Steinberg - DraftKings Taps Kevin Hart, Nick Jonas for Road-Trip Commercial That Touts Wagering, Predictions
DraftKings Taps Kevin Hart, Nick Jonas for Road-Trip Commercial That Touts Wagering, Predictions
Variety

Nick Jonas has been on plenty of road trips — but none quite like this. The actor and musician plays a prominent role in what is expected to be a significant and long-running campaign for sports-wagering giant DraftKings. In a new ad, Jonas…

wwd.com - Stephen Garner - Low-profile Sneakers and Loafers Will Continue to Dominate the Men's Shoe Market, Retailers Say
Low-profile Sneakers and Loafers Will Continue to Dominate the Men's Shoe Market, Retailers Say
WWD

Men's footwear is having its moment as more consumers are looking to add fresh styles to their wardrobes. And despite several headlines that consumers are buying fewer sneakers in lieu of dressier options, retailers are seeing growth in multiple…

bleacherreport.com - Joseph Zucker - New WNBA Finals Logo Revealed in Trending Photos amid Updated Playoff Standings for 2026 Bracket
New WNBA Finals Logo Revealed in Trending Photos amid Updated Playoff Standings for 2026 Bracket
Bleacher Report

The WNBA unveiled a new Finals logo with the playoffs looming on the horizon. For the first time since 2006, the league is showcasing the championship trophy in the primary design. The regular season is set to wrap up on Sept. 24 following a pause…

thehill.com - Juan Williams, opinion contributor - Can Iowa Democrats help the national party appeal to working-class voters?
Can Iowa Democrats help the national party appeal to working-class voters?
The Hill

“If you build it, he will come.” That line was spoken in one of my favorite movies of all time — 1989's “Field of Dreams.” As a journalist covering Iowa's presidential caucuses I once drove through farmland to…

forbes.com - Tony East - Bulkier Jay Huff Returning To Same Team For Once. Will Pacers Benefit?
Bulkier Jay Huff Returning To Same Team For Once. Will Pacers Benefit?
Forbes

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 18: Jay Huff #32 of the Indiana Pacers reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 18, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) INDIANAPOLIS – Jay…

si.com - Joshua Schulman - Predicting Kansas Football's Three Most Impactful Defensive Players in 2026
Predicting Kansas Football's Three Most Impactful Defensive Players in 2026
Sports Illustrated

The Kansas football defense was the biggest flaw on last year's roster. D.K. McDonald's unit failed to come up when it needed to multiple times, especially when the offense had put the team in a position to win. As McDonald enters his second year…

espn.com - Jamal Collier - Caleb Wilson and a new regime: The summer that changed the Chicago Bulls
Caleb Wilson and a new regime: The summer that changed the Chicago Bulls
ESPN

IT'S AUG. 22 and Chicago Bulls fans pack the area surrounding the United Center. The team is hosting its annual two-day fan festival, Bulls fest, and fans are lining up for the chance to meet the 20-year-old who has not only provided a new…

espn.com - NBA Insiders - Miami Heat offseason recap, early 2026-27 season preview
Miami Heat offseason recap, early 2026-27 season preview
ESPN

The Miami Heat have never shied away from chasing -- and landing -- superstars. Shaquille O'Neal in 2004. LeBron James and Chris Bosh in 2010. Jimmy Butler III in 2019. And this offseason, two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, acquired via trade with…

si.com - Brad Wakai - Nationals' Latest Bullpen Collapse Might Be Most Frustrating One Yet
Nationals' Latest Bullpen Collapse Might Be Most Frustrating One Yet
Sports Illustrated

The Washington Nationals blew save No. 35 on Sunday. Maybe it was who the Nationals were playing. Maybe it was the fact that they were so close to winning their fourth game in a row to right the ship heading into September following a disastrous…

si.com - Alex Golden - Pacers vs. The East: Predicting Every Season Series
Pacers vs. The East: Predicting Every Season Series
Sports Illustrated

There is no question that the Eastern Conference is deeper than it has been in years, but the Pacers are built to contend with each and every team. With the return of Tyrese Haliburton, the addition of Ivica Zubac, the offseason acquisition of…

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