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☆ Joel Embiid: Reigning NBA MVP set to have surgery on his left knee, expected to miss significant time
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid is set to undergo surgery to deal with a left knee issue, the team announced on Sunday. “Joel Embiid will have a corrective procedure this week to address an injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee. Embiid has spent time out of the Philadelphia lineup this season as result of persistent injury issues and has missed 14 out of the 76ers’ 48 games. The Cameroonian was recently named to his seventh career All-Star team, but it appears that he will miss this month’s festivities in Indianapolis. Embiid can only miss three more games before he becomes ineligible for an award, meaning that his injury essentially takes him out of MVP contention.

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☆ Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari from Mercedes is a gamble but it could be a masterstroke
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

For Mercedes, it is a devastating loss, unable to retain a generational talent and the face of its entire motorsport brand. He has been so successful with Mercedes that it’s almost hard to imagine the 39-year-old Briton racing for any other team. Hamilton holds the all-time record for F1 wins (103), achieving 82 of those with Mercedes and 21 with McLaren. It also reunites him with Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur, who Hamilton raced for at junior level. Last season, a Mercedes driver failed to win a race across a whole season for the first time since 2011.

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☆ Caitlin Clark: Iowa superstar tallies 35 points to move up to second all-time on NCAA scoring leaderboard
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —College basketball superstar Caitlin Clark continues to make history with each passing game. The reigning consensus National Player of the Year moved up to second place on the all-time NCAA Division I women’s basketball scoring leaderboard on Wednesday night, as her Iowa Hawkeyes eased past the Northwestern Wildcats, 110-74. In yet another dominant performance, Clark racked up 35 points to bring her career total to 3,424, only 103 short of the all-time record held by Kelsey Plum. It was also her 50th career game with at least 30 points, the most in men’s or women’s college basketball over the last 25 seasons. Sophomore forward Hannah Stuelke added 17 points and nine rebounds for Iowa, while guard Kate Martin had 16.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Clark, Brittney Griner, Jackie Stiles, Kelsey Mitchell, Kelsey Plum, I’ve, ” Clark, Lisa, Ben Hsu, Hannah Stuelke, Kate Martin, Melannie Daley, ”, Lisa Bluder, “ Caitlin Organizations: CNN — College, Iowa Hawkeyes, Northwestern Wildcats, Missouri, Ohio State, ESPN, Iowa, Hawkeyes, Indiana Fever, Northwestern, Big, LSU Tigers Locations: men’s, Iowa

☆ Asian Cup: South Korea beat Saudi Arabia in dramatic penalty shootout to advance to the quarterfinals
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —South Korea was on the verge of being eliminated from the AFC Asian Cup after going 1-0 down against Saudi Arabia, but managed to turn things around with a late equalizer from Cho Gue-sung followed by a decisive 4-2 penalty shootout win. Giuseppe Cacace/AFP/Getty ImagesSouth Korea managed to grow into the game and began to rain chances down on the opposition goal late on. Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Ahmed Al-Kassar was called into action to deny Hwang In-beom and Seol Young-woo as the game ticked towards the final whistle. Hassan Tambakti of Saudi Arabia and South Korea captain Son Heung-Min battle for the ball. Robert Cianflone/Getty ImagesSouth Korea keeper Jo Hyeon-woo played hero in the shootout, saving Saudi Arabia’s final two spot-kicks before Wolves’ Hwang fired his deciding penalty into top corner, punching South Korea’s ticket to the quarterfinals.

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☆ NFL: Raheem Morris named Atlanta Falcons head coach, Carolina Panthers hire Dave Canales
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Coaching vacancies continue to be filled around the NFL, as the Atlanta Falcons announced on Wednesday that Raheem Morris had been hired as head coach of the organization, while the Carolina Panthers named Dave Canales as their new head coach. Kyusung Gong/APIn replacing Arthur Smith in Atlanta, Morris becomes the first full-time Black head coach in franchise history, per the Falcons. “I am overjoyed for the opportunity for my family and I to return to Atlanta as the Falcons head coach,” Morris said in a statement, where he also thanked McVay and the Rams. He served as offensive quality coach, assistant quarterbacks coach, wide receivers coach, quarterbacks coach and pass game coordinator between 2010 and 2022. Mike Carlson/APThe Panthers have put their faith in the first-time head coach to turn the franchise around.

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CNN —US and AC Milan midfielder Yunus Musah is used to hostility – passionate and aggressive crowds are part of the game after all. Instead, Italian soccer found itself in the midst of another alleged racism scandal – one that Musah was around to witness firsthand. “So it was really, really important that when we saw that, the whole team reacted great. Prior to joining Milan, Musah spent the first three years of his senior career with Spanish side Valencia. During a league match against Real Madrid in May last year, a Valencia fan subjected opposing forward Vinícius Jr. to persistent racist abuse.

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☆ Barcelona crashes out of the Copa del Rey in extra time, La Liga leader Girona also knocked out
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Barcelona suffered its second disappointing cup defeat in as many weeks on Wednesday, falling to a 4-2 quarterfinal away loss against Athletic Bilbao in extra time. The 16-year-old set a Copa del Rey record in the process, becoming the youngest player this century to score in the competition. Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty ImagesAn upset for the La Liga leadersThis season’s surprise package in Spanish football has been Girona, which is mounting the unlikeliest of title challenges in only the club’s fourth season of La Liga football. However, the Blanquivermells will not get the chance to do the league and cup double after losing 3-2 to Mallorca on Wednesday. Mallorca, which sits 14 places and over 30 points behind Girona in La Liga, raced into a 3-0 lead at home inside the first half to stun the league leaders.

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☆ Tristan Thompson: Former NBA champion suspended without pay for 25 games after violating NBA’s drug policy
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson has been suspended by the NBA for 25 games without pay for violating the league’s anti-drug program. “The Cleveland Cavaliers fully support the NBA/NBAPA Anti-Drug Program, and we are disappointed in the recent news surrounding Tristan Thompson,” the organization wrote. We stand behind Tristan and offer our support throughout this suspension period.”The 32-year-old Thompson has spent time with six different teams in his 13-year NBA career. Thompson – an Ontario, Canada, native – is averaging 3.8 points and 3.9 rebounds in 12.4 minutes per game for Cleveland this season. Fueled by the stellar play of All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland has won eight straight games and is currently fourth in the Eastern Conference.

Persons: Tristan Thompson, Thompson, ”, “, Tristan, –, LeBron James –, James, David Maxwell, Thompson –, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Organizations: CNN — Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA, ibutamoren, Cavaliers, Milwaukee Bucks, SARM, US Food and Drug Administration, Doping Agency, The Cleveland Cavaliers, Drug, Cleveland, Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, Sacramento, Sacramento Kings , Indiana Pacers, Chicago Bulls, LA Lakers, Eastern Conference Locations: Sacramento Kings ,, Thompson – an Ontario, Canada, –

☆ Gigi Riva, Italy’s all-time leading scorer, dies aged 79
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Italian soccer great Luigi ‘Gigi’ Riva died on Monday at the age of 79, according to the Italian Football Federation (FIGC). Nicknamed ‘Rombo di Tuono’ (‘Roar of Thunder’) – a nod to his shooting and physical strength – Riva is Italy’s leading all-time national team goalscorer, a title he has held since 1973 after passing Giuseppe Meazza. Have a good trip, beloved Gigi.”Riva made his international debut aged 20 and was part of the side that won Italy’s first ever European Championship. He more than played his part, opening the scoring in the final against Yugoslavia, which Italy won 2-0. He joined the club at the age of 19 after making his professional debut for Serie C team Legnano-Ivrea.

Persons: Luigi ‘ Gigi ’ Riva, Riva, ‘, Tuono, –, – Riva, Giuseppe Meazza, Gianni Infantino, Gigi, ” Riva, Italy’s, ”, Arrigo Sacchi, Legnano, Gigi Riva, Alessandro Sabattini, Marcello Lippi’s Organizations: CNN, Italian Football Federation, ‘, FIFA, Yugoslavia, Italy, West Germany, Cagliari, Serie C, Sardinian, Serie A, France Locations: Italy, Mexico, Italy's, Brazil, Sardinia, Ivrea, Cagliari

☆ Jason Kelce: Drinking and shirtless, Eagles star steals the show at brother Travis’ playoff game
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce could potentially be heading towards retirement, but right now, he appears to be focused on having the time of his life. The seven-time Pro Bowl center was in attendance in western New York on Sunday in support of his younger brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Kelce was also seen in among the action before the game as well. Kelce and Swift are spotted in the suite ahead of the game. All in all, while it might have been a Kelce family day to remember, Jason definitely seemed to be the one in the best spirits.

Persons: Jason Kelce, Travis Kelce, Kelce, Taylor Swift, Travis, Patrick Mahomes, Jason, Adrian Kraus, ” Kelce, ’, –, – Swift, Swift, Mark J Organizations: CNN, Philadelphia Eagles, Pro, Kansas City Chiefs, Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, AFC, Kansas City, Bills, Buffalo, Eagles, ‘ Bills Mafia, NFL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Kelce, USA, Sports, Reuters Locations: New York, Buffalo

☆ Audiobook of the Week: Two Broadway Stars Look Back on ‘Summer, 1976’
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Rhoda Feng | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

SUMMER, 1976, by David Auburn. Read by Laura Linney and Jessica Hecht. Yet audio turns out to be the ideal way to experience “Summer, 1976,” a memory play by David Auburn that opened earlier this year at the Samuel J. Friedman Theater in New York. The veteran actresses Laura Linney and Jessica Hecht, reprising their stage roles, portray Diana and Alice, two women looking back at an unlikely friendship formed over one summer decades past. Alice, in turn, initially judges Diana to be “uptight,” but she grudgingly revises her opinion when Diana accepts her offer of weed on their daughters’ play date.

Persons: David Auburn, Read, Laura Linney, Jessica Hecht, Samuel J, Diana, Alice, Holly Organizations: Friedman, Ohio State University Locations: New York

☆ Caitlin Clark passes Brittney Griner for fourth on NCAA all-time scoring leaderboard in 96-50 blowout win
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Iowa’s Caitlin Clark continues to rack up the milestones as she moved into fourth on the all-time NCAA Division I women’s basketball scoring leaderboard. The reigning consensus national player of the year dropped 32 points in a 96-50 blowout win against the Wisconsin Badgers on Wednesday as she passed WNBA legend Brittney Griner in the record books. “I was really happy with our defense in this game,” Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder said after the game. Charlie Neibergall/APIn her senior year, Clark is leading the nation with 30.9 points per game and Kelsey Plum’s all-time women’s college basketball scoring record of 3,527 is now a tangible target. Her performances have been credited with increasing the popularity of women’s college basketball.

Persons: CNN — Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, Brittney Griner, Clark, Kate Martin, Serah Williams, “, Lisa Bluder, Caitlin, Sydney, ” Clark, Charlie Neibergall, Kelsey Plum’s, “ It’s, I’m, Angel Reese Organizations: CNN, Wisconsin Badgers, Baylor University, Wisconsin, Badgers, Syd, AP, Indiana Fever, Iowa, Hawkeyes, LSU Tigers Locations: Iowa, Wisconsin

☆ Vinícius Jr. scores first-half hat-trick as Real Madrid dominates Barcelona to win Spanish Super Cup
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Real Madrid claimed its 13th Spanish Super Cup with a comprehensive 4-1 demolition of arch-rival Barcelona in El Clásico on Sunday. The result was sweet revenge for Madrid, which was defeated 3-1 by Barcelona in the 2023 edition of the tournament. “We wanted to win the final,” said Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti after the game. Real doubled its advantage three minutes later when Vinícius scored his second, sliding in to meet a low Rodrygo cross to leave Barcelona reeling. Yasser Bakhsh/Getty ImagesHowever, the moment of hope turned out to be fleeting as Vinícius completed his hat-trick only minutes later.

Persons: Vinícius Jr, Rodrygo, “, ”, Carlo Ancelotti, “ Vinícius, Atlético, Robert Lewandowski, Barça’s, Ronald Araújo, Xavi, We’ll, ” Madrid, Vinícius, phenom Jude Bellingham, Iñaki Peña, Yasser Bakhsh, Cristiano Ronaldo’s, siu, Nassr –, Cristiano, ” Vinícius, Ferran Torres, Andriy Lunin, Torres, Lunin, Lewandowski, Jules Koundé, Araújo, Giuseppe Cacace, João Félix Organizations: CNN — Real Madrid, Spanish, Los, Atlético Madrid, ”, Vinícius, King Saud University, Madrid, Lewandowski, Real, Barcelona, La Liga, Getty Locations: Barcelona, El Clásico, Madrid, ” Barcelona, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Pedri, AFP, Bellingham, Girona

☆ Ange Postecoglou: How Australian coach is transforming his club and winning the hearts of soccer fans
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

However, the top flight of English soccer had never seen an Australian manager in its 31-year history – that is until the arrival of Ange Postecoglou. Ian MacNicol/Getty ImagesThe Australian was greeted with a similar reception when he was hired by London club Tottenham in the summer of 2023. “He’s inspired Australian football and inspired Australian football coaches,” Dr. Craig Duncan, one of the nation’s leading sports scientists who worked with Postecoglou during his tenure with the Socceroos – the Australian national team – told CNN Sport. So much so that, according to Duncan, many Australian football fans he has spoken to will immediately check the score of Tottenham’s matches when they wake up. “This isn’t about us playing good football, it’s about us winning games of football,” Postecoglou told reporters after a recent 2-1 defeat by West Ham.

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☆ Taylor Swift and Simone Biles in attendance as Green Bay Packers stun the Kansas City Chiefs, 27-19
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —There was some serious star power in Green Bay on Sunday afternoon. Twelve-time Grammy award-winning artist Taylor Swift was in attendance for the Kansas City Chiefs’ 27-19 road defeat against the Green Bay Packers. It was her first appearance at a Chiefs game since October 7, when the reigning Super Bowl champions took down the Los Angeles Chargers, 31-17. Lambeau featured another celebrity power couple in the stadium on Sunday: seven time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles was in attendance to support her husband, Green Bay safety Jonathan Owens. A Sunday night upsetLove was certainly in the air in every sense in Green Bay on Sunday.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Swift, Brittany Mahomes –, Patrick Mahomes –, Kelce, Lambeau, Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens, Owens, Stacy Revere, Biles, Love, Jordan Love, Aaron Rodgers, Mahomes, Jeffrey Phelps, Carrington Valentine, Marques Valdes, Scantling . Valdes, Scantling, Mary Organizations: CNN, Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City, Lambeau, Chiefs, Super, Los Angeles Chargers, Packers, Getty, NFL, Detroit Lions, AP, Green Bay, New York Giants, Buffalo Bills Locations: Green Bay, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Bay, Green, Kansas City

☆ Rafael Nadal to make his tennis comeback in Brisbane next month
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Tennis great Rafael Nadal has said he will make his long-awaited return from injury at the Brisbane International in January. “After a year away from competition, it’s time to come back,” Nadal said in a video posted on multiple social media platforms Friday. “It will be in Brisbane the first week of January.”Nadal last competed at the Australian Open in January. He is also widely expected to make a grand slam return at the Australian Open. In October, before Nadal had officially announced a comeback, tournament director and Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley stated that Nadal would be among the field at the 2024 edition of the competition.

Persons: Rafael Nadal, “, ” Nadal, American Mackenzie McDonald, Nadal, Hannah Mckay, ”, Craig Tiley Organizations: CNN, Tennis, Brisbane International, American, Rome, McDonald, Tennis Australia, Nadal Locations: Brisbane, Madrid

CNN —Veteran NHL forward Corey Perry apologized on Thursday for the “inappropriate behavior” which saw him waived by the Chicago Blackhawks. Corey Perry in a Thursday statement regarding his release from the Blackhawks. He was signed to a one-year deal in July and played in 16 games, scoring four goals and assisting on five others. “In the event Mr. Perry clears waivers, we intend to terminate his contract effective immediately,” the team stated. Perry has played in 1,273 NHL games while scoring 421 career goals.

Persons: Corey Perry, Perry “, Perry, “, ”, ” Corey Perry, Perry’s, Ethan Miller, Luke Richardson, ” – Organizations: CNN — Veteran NHL, Chicago Blackhawks, Blackhawks, “, CNN, Vegas Golden Knights, Columbus Blue Jackets, ‘ Hawks, NHL, Anaheim Ducks Locations: Perry’s Chicago

☆ She bought a house without using a realtor. Did you?
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Diem Nguyen recently bought a home near San Francisco without using a real-estate broker. AdvertisementIn October, Diem Nguyen bought a home in the San Francisco Bay Area for $1.6 million — without a realtor. About 88% of homebuyers this year used a real-estate agent, Zillow found . Have you bought a home without a real-estate agent? (Aalto does have a team of real-estate agents working behind the scenes, but they are salaried rather than paid by commission.

Persons: Diem Nguyen, —, Aalto, Buyers, Nguyen, Zillow, Sellers, Jordan Pandy, Ilyce Glink, Samuel J, Tamkin Organizations: Service, San Francisco Bay Area, country's, Buyers, Rocket Mortgage, Washington Post, Sarasota Herald, Tribune Locations: San Francisco, San Francisco Bay, California, Washington, Zillow, Sarasota

☆ Sam Kerr nets hat-trick as she captains Chelsea Women to a 4-1 Champions League win against Paris FC Féminines
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Australian superstar Sam Kerr scored a stunning hat-trick in Chelsea’s 4-1 win against Paris FC Féminines in the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) on Thursday. Paris sought to take the game to Hayes’ team early on and forward Mathilde Bourdieu forced a save from Chelsea goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger with a low strike. The deadlock was broken on the half hour as Kerr collected a pass from Lauren James, who was coming off a hat-trick in a 5-1 WSL win against Liverpool on Sunday, and poked past Paris goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie. A long ball forward by Berger evaded the Paris defenders and put the Australian striker through on goal. With Nnadozie off her line, Kerr audaciously lobbed the Nigerian goalkeeper from outside the penalty area to score her third.

Persons: Sam Kerr, Emma Hayes, Hayes ’, Mathilde Bourdieu, Ann, Katrin Berger, Kerr, Lauren James, Chiamaka Nnadozie, deservedly, Thea Greboval, Berger, Jess Carter, Fran Kirby, Bourdieu, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, John Walton, Nnadozie, Kerr audaciously, Erin Cuthbert, Louise Fleury, Kirby, Sophie Ingle, Ève, “, ” Hayes, “ Sophie, Ingle, Millie Bright Organizations: CNN, Paris FC Féminines, UEFA Women’s Champions, Chelsea, Super League, US, National, Stamford, Liverpool, Paris, Häcken, Real Madrid Locations: Paris

☆ Mike McDaniel, mastermind behind the NFL’s most exciting offense, started out as a Broncos intern
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

CNN —Back in September, the Miami Dolphins put up a historic scoreline. “The Dolphins offense has underperformed and been in the shadow of the clubs’ defense for decades,” Joe Schad, a Dolphins journalist for the Palm Beach Post, told CNN Sport. “They’re feared for the first time since legendary quarterback Dan Marino was under center.”The Mike McDaniel effectOften decked out in aviator sunglasses and white sneakers, Coach McDaniel is part-quote machine, part-football geek, part-stand-up comedian and part-offensive guru. McVay became the youngest NFL head coach when he was hired by the Los Angeles Rams at the age of 30 in 2017. Tua Tagovailoa, the NFL's only left-handed starting quarterback, spearheads the Dolphins offense.

Persons: Don Shula, Dan Marino, Mike McDaniel, ’, McDaniel, ” Joe Schad, “ They’re, “ Mike McDaniel, ”, I’ve, Mike Shanahan, Gary Kubiak, Kubiak, Troy Calhoun, ” Calhoun, “, Calhoun, ” McDaniel, Shanahan, Sean McVay, Matt LeFleur, Kyle Shanahan, McDaniel’s, McVay, he’s, Erik Spoelstra, Spo’s, 🐬🇩, Mc, Su Organizations: CNN, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, Miami, The Dolphins, Washington, Dolphins, Palm, CNN Sport, NFL, Houston Texans, OC, Getty, National Football League, United States Air Force Academy football, Sacramento Mountain Lions, United Football League, Washington Redskins, Los Angeles Rams, 49ers, Athletic, Yale, Miami Heat Locations: Miami, Aurora , Colorado, Houston, Cleveland, Atlanta, San Francisco, Germany

☆ Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell ‘welcomes’ attention surrounding pop star and tight end
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-23 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The most famous relationship in the world right now has the stamp of approval from the National Football League’s (NFL) commissioner. Roger Goodell, who has served as commissioner since 2006, appeared on CBS Mornings ahead of the NFL’s Thanksgiving games and discussed the superstar pairing of singer Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. In October, Kelce and his brother said in their podcast that the NFL was “overdoing it a little bit” on social media regarding the romance between the pop star and the Chiefs tight end. I think it brings a little bit more to the atmosphere, brings a little bit more to what you’re watching. Kelce and Kansas City, who have a 7-3 record heading into Week 12 of the NFL regular season, will take on the Las Vegas Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.

Persons: Roger Goodell, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, ”, “, That’s, Swift, Travis, Football’s, Kelce, Jason, we’ve, ” Kelce, I’ve, I’m Organizations: CNN, National Football League’s, CBS, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL, Chiefs, New York Jets, February’s, Forbes, NBC, Arrowhead, Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City, Las Vegas Raiders Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina, Kansas

☆ Thompson Twins: These twin brothers made history before even stepping foot on an NBA court
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-19 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Though multiple pairs of twins have played together in the NBA, the Thompson brothers became the first siblings to be drafted in the top five of the same draft. Amen dunks the ball during an OTE game - the Thompsons were known for their highlight-worthy plays during their time in Atlanta. “Amen and Ausar, two or three times a week, would do something that I’ve never seen before. !’”Twin magicAmen and Ausar were born on January 30, 2003, in Oakland, California, with Amen being the older twin by a solitary minute. Both see natural similarities between the twins and former NBA Finals MVP Andre Iguodala.

Persons: Victor, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, “, Ausar Thompson, Thompson, Amen, Ausar, ” Kelly Iko, Dale Zanine, Dave Leitao, ” Leitao, I’ve, “ I’ve, ‘ I’ve, Troy, John Lamparski, Dustin Chambers, OTE, ”, Omari Sankofa, they’ve, there’s, you’re, Logan Riely, Iko, that’s, ” Iko, what’s, ” Ausar, DeMar, Chris Schwegler, Deron Williams, Lamar Odom, Scottie Pippen, Andre Iguodala, ” Sankofa, Ben Sullivan, Leitao Organizations: CNN, NBA, Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, The Athletic, CNN Sport, USA, Sports, City Reapers, New York Times, Crest, American, NCAA, Dukes, Elite Academy, Detroit Free Press, Pistons, “ Showtime Pistons, Chicago Bulls, Rockets Locations: Atlanta, OTE, Oakland , California, Florida, UCLAs, North Carolinas, Ausar

☆ Barcelona Femení: Reigning champion defeats Benfica 5-0 to kick off Women’s Champions League campaign
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Barcelona Femení kicked off its defense of its Women’s Champions League crown in style, defeating Benfica 5-0 at the Johan Cruyff Stadium. Barcelona dominated throughout and rarely looked troubled: it had 60% possession and attempted 20 shots, compared to Benfica’s five, according to UEFA. Not everything was positive on the night for Barça as two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas appeared to suffer a knee injury. Oshoala's incredible effort capped off a comfortable night for the two-time Women's Champions League winners. David Ramos/Getty Images“It’s good to start the season of the Champions League like this with our people here and scoring five goals,” Bonmatí told DAZN after the final whistle.

Persons: CNN — Barcelona Femení, Johan Cruyff, Alexia Putellas, Aitana, Asisat Oshoala, – Barça, Cata Coll, Caroline Graham Hansen, Putellas, Bonmatí, Lena Pauels, Ballon, David Ramos, “, ”, Jonatan Giráldez, Oshoala, Pauels, ” Bonmatí, DAZN, Rosengård Organizations: CNN — Barcelona, Champions League, Benfica, –, Barcelona, UEFA, Getty, Putellas, ”, Eintracht Frankfurt Locations: Europe, Barcelona, DAZN, Nigerian, ” Barcelona, Sweden

☆ When a Seat in the Theater Means a Seat in the Salon
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-13 | by ( Maya Phillips | More About Maya Phillips | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

In a scene in Jocelyn Bioh’s “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” a man rolls in a cart of items to sell to the clients and stylists at the titular salon. I wasn’t the only one: A small contingency of the audience at the Samuel J. Friedman Theater started snickering and laughing before he had even fully stepped onstage. “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” draws its comedy from this world — a world familiar to many Black women audience members like me. Bioh’s salon isn’t an abstraction or callback; it’s a Black business set in modern-day Harlem. Bioh’s writing captures the quirks of a Black hair salon, and the characters who populate it: the unfortunate early-bird client who’s first to arrive when the shop’s late to open, the internal salon politics of stylists competing for clients, the inappropriate gossip, the sense of community.

Persons: Jocelyn Bioh’s “, ”, Samuel J, “, Whitney White, it’s Organizations: Friedman Locations: Harlem, Jaja’s

☆ Caitlin Clark scores 44 points as No. 3 Iowa Hawkeyes beat No. 8 Virginia Tech 90-86
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

3-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes took down the No. 8 Virginia Tech Hokies 90-86 and moved to 2-0 to start the season on Thursday. Clark was naturally targeted by the opposing defense and was fouled 16 times on the night – converting 13 of 17 free throws – while the entire Virginia Tech team drew 18 fouls. They went on a 14-2 run that was capped off by an incredible buzzer-beating, half-court shot by Georgia Amoore to give Virginia Tech an 18-15 lead. “Virginia Tech is a great team.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Clark, Georgia Amoore, David Jensen, ”, Lisa Bluder, ” Clark Organizations: CNN, Iowa Hawkeyes, Virginia Tech Hokies, Virginia Tech, Hawkeyes, Hokies, Cassel Coliseum, Fairleigh Dickinson University, NCAA, LSU Locations: Iowa, Iowa’s

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