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☆ De'Aaron Fox returns to power Kings past Cavaliers
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/54] Nov 13, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) drives past Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) in the first quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Keegan Murray (25 points) and Kevin Huerter (20) were the two other Kings starters with 20 or more points, while Malik Monk (13) and Vezenkov (11) reached double figures off the bench. All five Kings starters made at least half of their shots, helping Sacramento shoot 59 percent for the game. All five Cavaliers starters scored in double figures, led by Donovan Mitchell with 22 points. Levert (21) and Georges Niang (12) had double-figure scoring games off the bench to give the Cavaliers seven players with 12 or more points.

Persons: Darius Garland, De'Aaron Fox, Cary Edmondson, Domantas Sabonis, Fox, Sabonis, Sasha Vezenkov, Keegan Murray, Kevin Huerter, Malik Monk, Murray, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Max Strus, Jarrett Allen, Georges Niang Organizations: Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings, Cavaliers, Sacramento, Cleveland, Thomson Locations: Sacramento , California, USA, Sacramento

☆ Padres owner and chairman Seidler dies aged 63
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Jul 7, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres chairman Peter Seidler (R) shakes hands with Padres former radio announcer and team ambassador Ted Leitner, who was inducted into the Padres hall of fame before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports/File... Acquire Licensing Rights Read moreNov 14 (Reuters) - San Diego Padres owner and chairman Peter Seidler has died at the age of 63, the team said on Tuesday. Seidler, who founded private equity firm Seidler Equity Partners, purchased the team along with his uncle Peter and businessman Ron Fowler in 2012. "The Padres organization mourns the passing of our beloved Chairman and owner, Peter Seidler," Padres CEO Erik Greupner said in a statement. Although he was our Chairman and owner, Peter was at his core a Padres fan.

Persons: Peter Seidler, Ted Leitner, Orlando Ramirez, Seidler, Peter, Ron Fowler, Erik Greupner, Sheel, Rory Carroll, Toby Davis Organizations: San Diego Padres, Padres, San Francisco Giants, USA, Equity Partners, Major League Baseball, Thomson Locations: San Diego , California, USA, Petco, San Diego, Los Angeles

☆ Giannis Antetokounmpo shoulders the load as Bucks sink Bulls
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/51] Nov 13, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) warms up before the game against the Chicago Bulls at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsNovember 14 - Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points and Bobby Portis added 19 off the bench to help the Milwaukee Bucks snap their two-game skid with a 118-109 win against the visiting Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Khris Middleton added 13 points while Damian Lillard scored 12 despite shooting 3-for-17 from the field. It was a game of runs early on, with the Bucks ultimately taking a sizable lead with an 11-0 burst in the first quarter to make it 20-8. The Bulls ultimately went into halftime trailing 59-49.

Persons: Damian Lillard, Benny Sieu, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis, Khris Middleton, Lillard, Nikola Vucevic, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Antetokounmpo, trey, DeRozan, Middleton, Michael Redd, Sidney Moncrief Organizations: Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Fiserv Forum, Chicago, Bucks, Milwaukee, Bulls, Thomson Locations: Milwaukee , Wisconsin, USA, Chicago, Milwaukee

☆ Broncos slip past sloppy Bills on last-second FG
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/112] Nov 13, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen warms up before a game against the Denver Broncos at Highmark Stadium. On third-and-10 from the Buffalo 45, Wilson's deep throw for Jerry Jeudy fell incomplete, but Taron Johnson was flagged for contacting Jeudy before the ball got there. However, the Bills were penalized for having 12 men on the field. Ja'Quan McMillian recovered, and Denver scored four plays later on the first of Lutz's four field goals, a 40-yarder. The Bills finally quit making mistakes long enough to get within 9-8 on Allen's 22-yard connection to Dalton Kincaid and a two-point conversion pass to Gabe Davis.

Persons: Josh Allen, Mark Konezny, Wil Lutz, Josh Allen's, Russell Wilson, Jerry Jeudy, Taron Johnson, Wilson, Lutz, Lutz's, Allen, Buffalo's James Cook, Ja'Quan McMillian, Courtland Sutton, Dalton Kincaid, Gabe Davis, Fabian Moreau Organizations: Buffalo, Denver Broncos, Highmark, Buffalo Bills, Bills, Jeudy, Miami Dolphins, AFC East, Denver, Broncos, Thomson Locations: Orchard, , New York, USA, Orchard Park, N.Y, Buffalo

☆ NBA roundup: Pascal Siakam's late shot pushes Raptors past Wizards
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/4] Nov 13, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) scores against the Washington Wizards during the third quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Scottie Barnes added 19 points and nine rebounds for Toronto, Jakob Poeltl scored 13 points and Precious Achiuwa had 10. The Wizards led by as many as 23 points early in the third quarter. Khris Middleton added 13 points while Damian Lillard scored 12 despite shooting 3-for-17 from the fieldNikola Vucevic led the way for the Bulls with 26 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. Evan Mobley added 16 points and 12 rebounds for Cleveland, which has alternated losses and wins for seven games.

Persons: Pascal Siakam, Nick Turchiaro, Siakam, Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl, Precious Achiuwa, Kyle Kuzma, Daniel Gafford, Jordan Poole, Jayson Tatum, Tatum, Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle, Josh Hart, Quentin Grimes, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis, Khris Middleton, Damian Lillard, Nikola Vucevic, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis, Fox, Sabonis, Keegan Murray, Kevin Huerter, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley Organizations: CAN, Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards, Scotiabank Arena, Raptors, Toronto, Wizards, Washington, The, Celtics, Knicks, Boston, Bucks, Bulls, Milwaukee, Chicago, Cavaliers, Fox, Sacramento, Cleveland, Thomson Locations: Toronto , Ontario, New York, Sacramento

Since then, their continuing joint celebration has turned into a tradition that social media users have come to expect every Thanksgiving. Airbnb guests can sign up for the chance to eat a catered early holiday dinner on Nov. 20 with Dench, 66, and Hinton, 24. They'll also get an overnight stay at Dench’s new home in the north-central Arizona city of Prescott Valley. The booking charge on Airbnb to sign up for the dinner and overnight stay is $16, corresponding with the year Dench and Hinton met. Meanwhile, a movie about the unlikely friendship between Dench and Hinton is possibly in the works, The Arizona Republic reported.

Persons: Wanda Dench, Jamal Hinton, didn’t, Hinton, Dench, ”, They'll, ” Hinton, Airbnb hasn't Organizations: PHOENIX, USA, The Arizona Republic Locations: An Arizona, Hinton, Arizona, Prescott Valley

☆ NHL roundup: Rangers rally late, down Jackets in shootout
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

[1/4] Nov 12, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafreniere (13) scores the game winning goal in a shootout against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Madison Square Garden. Kreider earlier scored his 10th goal of the season and Panarin collected two assists to extend his point streak to a career-high 14 games. Panarin also matched Hall of Famer Rod Gilbert's 1972-73 mark for the longest streak to start a season in team history. Columbus' Elvis Merzlikins made 16 of his season-high 37 saves in the third, when the Rangers outshot Columbus 17-3. Luke Kunin replied for the Sharks, who have lost two straight games and have only two victories in 15 games this season.

Persons: Alexis Lafreniere, Wendell Cruz, Lafreniere, Chris Kreider, Merzlikins, Kreider, Panarin, of Famer Rod Gilbert's, Justin Danforth, Adam Fantilli, Sean Kuraly, Elvis Merzlikins, Carter Verhaeghe, Sam Reinhart, Reinhart, Sergei Bobrovsky, Oliver Ekman, Larsson, Matthew Tkachuk, Evan Rodrigues, Connor Bedard, Bedard, Jason Dickinson, Arvid Soderblom, Jason Robertson, Wyatt Johnston, Matt Duchene, Joe Pavelski, Radek Faksa, Evgenii Dadonov, Jake Oettinger, Brandon Duhaime, Vinni Lettieri, Mats Zuccarello, Marc, Andre Fleury, Casey DeSmith, Conor Garland, Dakota Joshua, Brock Boeser, Filip Hronek, Mike Matheson, Arber Xhekaj, Jake Allen, Frank Vatrano, Mason McTavish, Radko Gudas, John Gibson, Ryan Strome, Luke Kunin, Mackenzie Blackwood Organizations: New York Rangers, Columbus Blue Jackets, of Famer, Blue Jackets, Rangers, Columbus, Panthers, Blackhawks, Florida, Chicago, Dallas, Minnesota, Wild, Canucks, Canadiens, Vancouver, Montreal, Boston Bruins, Ducks, Sharks, Anaheim, San, Thomson Locations: New York , New York, USA, Madison, Columbus, Florida, Chicago, Sunrise, Fla, Minnesota, Saint Paul, Toronto, San Jose

☆ NHL roundup: Blues blitz Avs behind 2 hat tricks
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

Schenn, who also had an assist, now has four career hat tricks, while Buchnevich, who had two short-handed goals, has three career hat tricks. Torey Krug had a goal and an assist, Alexey Toropchenko also scored and Robert Thomas added four assists for the Blues. Guhle also added an assist as the Habs scored two goals in a rapid-fire span in the third period. Brad Marchand logged a goal and an assist to lead the Bruins, who had a two-game winning streak snapped. Cole Perfetti and Brenden Dillon scored goals for the Jets, who saw their three-game winning streak come to an end.

Persons: Louis, Robert Thomas, Ron Chenoy, Schenn, Pavel Buchnevich, Buchnevich, Torey Krug, Alexey Toropchenko, Jordan Binnington, Mikko Rantanen, Jack Johnson, Alexandar Georgiev, Ivan Prosvetov, Kaiden Guhle's, Nick Suzuki, Brendan Gallagher, Guhle, Sam Montembeault, Brad Marchand, Charlie McAvoy, Jeremy Swayman, Zach Hyman, Dylan Holloway, Stuart Skinner, Jaden Schwartz, Philipp Grubauer, Joey Daccord, Daniel Sprong, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, Robby Fabbri, Jake Walman, Ville Husso, Columbus, Patrik Laine, Alexandre Texier, Adam Fantilli, Sean Kuraly, Spencer Martin, Wyatt Johnston, Thomas Harley, Matt Duchene, Scott Wedgewood, Cole Perfetti, Brenden Dillon, Connor Hellebuyck, Drake Batherson, Mathieu Joseph, Rourke Chartier, Travis Hamonic, Tim Stutzle, Joonas Korpisalo, Blake Coleman, Calgary's, Dustin Wolf, Jacob Markstrom, Pyotr Kochetkov, Sebastian Aho, Brent Burns, Kochetkov, Jonas Johansson, Noah Gregor, Matthew Knies, William Nylander, Nicholas Robertson, David Kampf, Tyler Bertuzzi, Max Domi, Bobby McMann, J.T . Miller, Pius Suter, Nic Dowd, Aliaksei, Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky, Ovechkin, Gretzky, Dowd, hadn't, Protas, Alexander Romanov, Erik Karlsson, Tristan Jarry, Ukko, Pekka Luukkonen, Michael Carcone, Sean Durzi, Troy Stecher, Alex Kerfoot, Clayton Keller, Connor Ingram, Filip Forsberg, Kiefer Sherwood, Dante Fabbro, Ryan O'Reilly, Morgan Frost, Cal Petersen, Owen Tippett, Cam Atkinson, Sean Walker, Adrian Kempe, Carl Grundstrom, Cam Talbot Organizations: Louis Blues, Colorado Avalanche, Ball, Blues, St, Avalanche, Canadiens, Bruins, Boston, NHL, Oilers, Seattle, San Jose, Wings, Blue Jackets, Detroit, Red Wings, Jets, Dallas, Winnipeg, Stars, Central Division, Senators, Flames, Ottawa, Calgary, AHL, Hurricanes, Tampa, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Toronto, Vancouver, Capitals, Islanders, New, Penguins, Sabres, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Coyotes, Predators, Nashville, Flyers, Philadelphia, Anaheim, Los, Thomson Locations: Denver , Colorado, USA, Denver, Montreal, Edmonton, Columbus, Carolina, Tampa Bay, Washington, New York, Elmont, Arizona, Los Angeles, Southern California, Philadelphia

☆ Rapinoe suffers 'devastating' early exit with injury in final match
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-12 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Nov 11, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; OL Reign forward Megan Rapinoe (15) lays on the pitch following an injury in the opening minutes against New Jersey/New York Gotham FC at Snapdragon Stadium. The showdown between OL Reign and Gotham FC was highly anticipated as an emotional farewell for the 2019 Ballon d'Or winner and her former U.S. women's national team mate Ali Krieger. Krieger, a defender for the opposing Gotham FC, ran to her friend and offered Rapinoe an embrace as she exited the pitch. The 38-year-old Olympic gold medalist was sidelined this year with a calf injury but her quick exit from her final professional match nonetheless left fans and fellow U.S. women's national team veterans stunned. Rapinoe, who along with her national team mates suffered a shock early exit from the Women's World Cup this year, said she had an overall sense of "peace" despite the injury that marred her final game.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, Amber Searls, Ali Krieger, Rapinoe, Krieger, Gotham, Mia Hamm, Amy Tennery, Robert Birsel Organizations: New, New York Gotham FC, Snapdragon, Gotham FC, women's, Thomson Locations: San Diego , California, USA, New Jersey, New York, U.S

☆ Four deaf people died in the Lewiston mass shooting. The tragedy highlights their unique vulnerabilities during a crisis
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-12 | by ( Faith Karimi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Seal was an advocate for the deaf community and a prominent sign-language interpreter at state government briefings during the coronavirus pandemic. People sign "I love you" at a vigil for victims of last month's mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. Matt Rourke/APAdvocates for the deaf community say the attack resonated in a population that rarely makes headlines, marking a communal loss that reverberated nationwide. He was desperate for news but was left in the dark, said Minch, who is a member of Maine’s deaf community. Police gather at Schemengees Bar, where four members of the deaf community were killed when a gunman opened fire on October 25.

Persons: they’re, Howard Rosenblum, It’s, ” Meg Erasmus, William “ Billy ” Brackett, Bryan MacFarlane, Joshua Seal, Steve Vozzella, Seal, Matt Rourke, Rosenblum, ” Erasmus, “, ” It’s, Erasmus, Tommy Minch, CNN’s Omar Jimenez, Minch, Regan Thibodeau, David Sokol, ” Minch, Joseph Prezioso, it’s, ” Rosenblum, community’s, ” Organizations: CNN, National Association of, National Deaf Therapy, Maine Educational Center, Johns Hopkins Medicine, USA, Deaf, Police, Getty, Lewiston, “ Locations: Lewiston , Maine, Lewiston, Schemengees, Maine, AFP

☆ Gotham defeat Reign for first NWSL title, Rapinoe exits early
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-12 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/5] Nov 11, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; New Jersey/New York Gotham FC forward Esther Gonzalez (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against OL Reign in the first half in the NWSL Championship at Snapdragon Stadium. Gotham were denied twice in the 38th minute as Purce hit the left post and midfielder Delanie Sheehan hit the crossbar in rapid succession. Reign had the chance to take the lead as Lavelle tried a through ball but striker Jordyn Huitema was caught offside five minutes later. Reign were awarded a free kick and Gotham midfielder Nealy Martin was forced to put on the goalkeeper’s jersey, with her team out of substitutions. Martin's team mates leapt into the air to block Lavelle's kick and Gotham erupted in celebration as Reign's frantic final efforts went unrewarded.

Persons: Esther Gonzalez, Ray Acevedo, Gotham FC's, Megan Rapinoe's, Lynn Williams, Rapinoe's, Rose Lavelle, Rapinoe, Ali Krieger, Midge Purce, Williams, Claudia Dickey, Lavelle, Bethany Balcer, Mandy Haught, Gotham, Delanie Sheehan, Jordyn Huitema, Gonzalez, Haught, Nealy Martin, Amy Tennery, Robert Birsel Organizations: New York Gotham FC, OL, Snapdragon, USA, Gotham, Women's Soccer League, Seattle, Spain, Thomson Locations: San Diego , California, USA, New Jersey, New York, Spanish, Gotham, Seattle, San Diego, U.S, Purce

☆ Pope Francis Fires Conservative U.S. Bishop
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( Francis X. Rocca | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, took part in a protest in June over the Los Angeles Dodgers honoring a pro-LGBTQ+ group at Dodger Stadium. Photo: Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports via Reuters ConROME— Pope Francis removed Bishop Joseph Strickland, one of the pope’s most vocal critics in the U.S. hierarchy, the Vatican said Saturday. The Vatican said that the pope had “relieved [the bishop] of the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Tyler,” Texas, and appointed Bishop Joe Vázquez of Austin as “apostolic administrator,” or acting bishop, of Tyler.

Persons: Bishop Joseph Strickland, Kirby Lee, Reuters Con ROME — Pope Francis, Bishop Joe Vázquez Organizations: Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodger, USA, Sports, Reuters Con, Vatican Locations: Tyler , Texas, U.S, Tyler, ” Texas, Austin

☆ NHL roundup: William Nylander extends streak, Leafs edge Flames
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

[1/5] Nov 10, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi (11) goes after a loose puck against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. William Nylander scored twice and had an assist for Toronto to extend his points streak to 14 games -- a team record to open a season. Calle Jarnkrok and John Tavares also scored for the Maple Leafs, who had lost five of their previous six games (1-3-2). Connor Zary, Nikita Zadorov, A.J, Greer and Martin Pospisil scored for the Flames, who had won their two previous games after losing six straight. Panthers 5 Hurricanes 2Rookie defenseman Uvis Balinskis scored his first NHL goal, leading host Florida over Carolina in Sunrise.

Persons: Max Domi, John E, William Nylander, Calle Jarnkrok, John Tavares, Joseph Woll, Connor Zary, Nikita Zadorov, Greer, Martin Pospisil, Dan Vladar, Alec Martinez, Adin Hill, Alex Pietrangelo, William Karlsson, Brett Howden, San Jose, Michael Amadio, Kaapo Kahkonen, Owen Tippett, Travis Sanheim, Cam Atkinson, Sean Couturier, Louie Belpedio, Sam Ersson, Joel Farabee, Leo Carlsson, Uvis Balinskis, Matthew Tkachuk, Carter Verhaeghe, Aleksander Barkov, Kevin Stenlund, Sam Reinhart, Sergei Bobrovsky, Devon Levi, Jeff Skinner, JJ Peterka, Levi, Skinner, Filip Gustavsson, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Nicolas Aube, Beck Malenstyn, Tom Wilson, Charlie Lindgren, Timo Meier, Dawson Mercer, Vitek Vanecek, Akira Schmid Organizations: CAN, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, Scotiabank Arena, Calle, Maple Leafs, Toronto, Flames, Golden Knights, Sharks, Vegas, San, Flyers, Ducks, Philadelphia, Panthers, Hurricanes, NHL, Eastern, Devon, Buffalo, Minnesota, Sabres, Capitals, Devils, Thomson Locations: Toronto , Ontario, Toronto, A.J, San Jose, Las Vegas, Anaheim, Florida, Carolina, Sunrise, Washington, New Jersey, Newark, Nicolas, Kubel

☆ Megan Rapinoe and Ali Krieger take to the pitch for the last time in NWSL Final
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Friends and teammates for much of their illustrious careers, US Women’s National Team legends Megan Rapinoe and Ali Krieger will take to the pitch one last time on Saturday as foes. Rapinoe’s OL Reign takes on Krieger’s Gotham FC in Saturday’s NWSL Final, which provides a fitting stage for the grand finale of two women’s soccer greats. Ahead of the game, in the final pre-match press conference of her career, an emotional Rapinoe couldn’t hold back the tears. Krieger’s farewellPerhaps it was written in the stars that both Rapinoe and Krieger would enjoy their last dance on the pitch together in the NWSL Championship game. On Monday, after both teams had booked their places in the final, Krieger revealed on Instagram a two-month-old text exchange she had with Rapinoe.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, Ali Krieger, Rapinoe’s, “ I’ve, ”, I’ve, Rapinoe, “, ” Rapinoe, Krieger, Stephen Brashear, Jessica Berman Organizations: CNN, National, Gotham FC, USA, Amazon Prime, ION, CBS, Paramount Plus, ESPN, Sports, Reuters, Champions League, Frankfurt Locations: Saturday’s, rondos, California

☆ NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Mavs overwhelm Clippers
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

This was the Clippers' first in-season tournament game, while the Mavericks improved to 1-1. Tyrese Maxey racked up 29 points, 11 assists, six rebounds and four steals for Philadelphia, which has won seven straight games. Rockets 104, Pelicans 101Fred VanVleet drilled two late 3-pointers as Houston rallied from a 10-point, fourth-quarter deficit to defeat visiting New Orleans in an NBA in-season tournament game. Jayson Tatum had 23 points and 10 rebounds for the Celtics, who were playing in their first in-season tournament game. Anthony Edwards added 28 points for the Timberwolves, with Rudy Gobert racking up 11 points and 10 rebounds, Mike Conley scoring 11 points and Jaden McDaniels hitting for 10.

Persons: Luka Doncic, Dwight Powell, Kevin Jairaj, Kyrie Irving, Tim Hardaway Jr, Derrick Jones Jr, Kawhi Leonard, Joel Embiid, Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Killian Hayes, Duren, Fred VanVleet, VanVleet, Brandon Ingram, Ingram, Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, Keyonte George, Desmond Bane, Bismack Biyombo, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Boston's Jrue Holiday, Lonnie Walker IV, Trendon, Dennis Smith Jr, Karl, Anthony Towns, phenom Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley, Jaden McDaniels, LeBron James, D'Angelo Russell, Anthony Davis, Cam Reddish, Austin Reaves, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, Mark Williams, Charlotte, Gordon Hayward, LaMelo Ball, Kevin Huerter, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis, Murray, Malik Monk, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander Organizations: Dallas Mavericks, LA Clippers, American Airlines Center, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, Dallas, The Mavericks, Clippers, Mavericks, West Group B, 76ers, Pistons, Philadelphia, Detroit, Rockets, Pelicans, Houston, New, Jazz, Grizzlies, Memphis, Celtics, Nets, Boston, Brooklyn, Trendon Watford, Timberwolves, Spurs, Minnesota, Lakers, Suns, Phoenix, Wizards, Washington, Hornets, Charlotte, East Group, Thunder, Sacramento, Oklahoma City, Kings, Group, Thomson Locations: Dallas , Texas, USA, Detroit, New Orleans, Utah, Minnesota, San Antonio, Los Angeles, Washington

☆ Oregon Latest State to Scale Back High School Graduation Tests. Others May Follow.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Matt Barnum | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Oregon will pause its proficiency requirement for high-school students to graduate through 2028. Photo: BRIAN HAYES/STATESMAN JOURNAL/USA TODAY NETWORKStudents in Oregon will continue to graduate high school without passing an exam or submitting work samples in core subjects, the result of a recent decision that critics say is watering down standards. Leading up to the state board of education meeting last month in Salem, Ore., where board members voted unanimously in favor of waiving the requirement, comments poured in—nearly all of them critical of the graduation proposal.

Persons: BRIAN HAYES Locations: Oregon, Salem, Ore, —

☆ Surging Rangers pull away for win over Wild
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/30] Nov 9, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Louis Domingue (70) during the first period against the Minnesota Wild at Madison Square Garden. Lafreniere snapped the tie when the Rangers capitalized on a Minnesota miscue. Trocheck also had a goal and two assists as the Rangers improved to 8-0-1 in the past nine games. Blake Wheeler added his first goal since signing with the Rangers when he scored on New York's first power play in the third. Brandon Duhaime scored for the Wild, who failed in a bid for their first three-game winning streak of the season.

Persons: Louis Domingue, Brad Penner, Alexis Lafreniere, Lafreniere, Minnesota's Marco Rossi, Panarin, Vincent Trocheck, Trocheck, Hall, Hall of Famer Rod Gilbert, Blake Wheeler, Igor Shesterkin, Jonathan Quick, Domingue, Lettieri, Wheeler, Brandon Duhaime, Marc, Andre Fleury, Minnesota . Dakota Mermis, Erik Gustafsson, Gustafsson, Fleury, Duhaime, Faber Organizations: New York Rangers, Minnesota Wild, Madison, Rangers, New, Hall of Famer, Pittsburgh Penguins, Eastern Conference, Minnesota, Minnesota ., Thomson Locations: New York , New York, USA, Minnesota, New York, York, Minnesota . Dakota

☆ Cole Caufield lifts Canadiens past Red Wings in OT
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/36] Nov 9, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (8) is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsNovember 10 - Cole Caufield scored with 44 seconds remaining in overtime to give the visiting Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night. Christian Fischer scored his first goal of the season for the Red Wings. Montreal converted on 2 of 5 power play chances while the Red Wings came up empty on four power plays. Detroit knotted the score with 3:16 left in the period when the puck deflected off Fischer's body and past Primeau.

Persons: Mike Matheson, Rick Osentoski, Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, Matheson, Cayden Primeau, Christian Fischer, Compher, James Reimer, Reimer, Caufield, Alex Newhook, Michael Rasmussen, Ben Chiarot, Dylan Larkin, Suzuki, Sean Monahan, Primeau Organizations: Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, Little Caesars Arena, Canadiens, Red Wings, Montreal, Detroit, Wings, Thomson Locations: Detroit , Michigan, USA, Detroit

☆ Connor Bedard logs 4 points as Blackhawks top Lightning
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsNovember 10 - Chicago's Connor Bedard authored his first sensational performance after being selected No. 1 overall in June, producing four points as the Blackhawks stormed to a 5-3 win over the host Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday. He became the youngest player in Blackhawks history to have a multigoal game and at least three points. Anthony Cirelli had a goal and an assist for the Lightning, and Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos also scored. Jonas Johansson stopped 24 of 29 shots as the Lightning lost for the first time in regulation at home (4-1-2).

Persons: Petr Mrazek, Kim Klement Neitzel, Chicago's Connor Bedard, Bedard, Tyler Johnson, Corey Perry, Kevin Korchinski, Nick Foligno, Philipp Kurashev, Anthony Cirelli, Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos, Mikhail Sergachev, Jonas Johansson, Chicago's Bedard, Taylor, Cirelli, Kucherov, Tanner, Korchinski, Darren Raddysh, Johnson, Johansson, Stamkos Organizations: Tampa Bay, Chicago, Amalie Arena, Blackhawks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Lightning, NHL, Tampa Bay's, Tampa, Thomson Locations: Tampa , Florida, USA, Tampa, Kurashev, Tampa Bay, North Vancouver, British Columbia

☆ Mexican fans dream of an NBA franchise as the league promises expansion
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Angelica Medina | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Nov 9, 2023; Mexico City, MEX; A general overall view of the 2023 NBA Mexico City Game between the Orlando Magic and the Atlanta Hawks at the Arena CDMX. "(We want) a bigger footprint here in Latin America, ultimately, the dream of an NBA franchise coming to Mexico City one day," said Silver at a press conference. "Our goal is for the 30 NBA teams to play in here in Mexico City. A UNIQUE EXPERIENCEThe prospect of a Mexican franchise and more regular season games is exciting for local fans. ($1 = 17.6379 Mexican pesos)Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City, additional reporting Amy Tennery Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Kirby Lee, Adam Silver, Silver, Bruno Fernando, Guerrero, Scottie Pippen, Orlando, Carlos Alcaraz, Josue, Angelica Medina, Amy Tennery, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Mexico City, Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, USA, MEXICO CITY, National Basketball Association, NBA, NBA G League, Hawks, Chicago Bulls, Reuters, U.S, Ticketmaster, New York Knicks, Thomson Locations: Mexico City, MEX, Mexico, MEXICO, Central, America, Canada, Acapulco, Queretaro

☆ Top 25 roundup: No. 4 Michigan St. crushes Southern Indiana
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/3] Nov 6, 2023; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Tyson Walker (2) drives through James Madison Dukes forward T.J. Bickerstaff (3) and guard Bryant Randleman (4) during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. 4 Michigan State earn a 74-51 home win over Southern Indiana on Thursday in East Lansing. After going 1-of-20 from 3-point range against James Madison, Michigan State wasn't much better against Southern Indiana, going 1-of-11 from 3-point territory. Jordan Tillmon scored 10 points for Southern Indiana, which shot 31.7 percent from the field overall (19 of 60) and committed 15 turnovers. Drew Miller led the Golden Eagles with 19 points, while Malachi Reeves had 17 points on perfect 7-for-7 shooting from the floor.

Persons: Tyson Walker, James Madison, Bryant Randleman, Jack Breslin, Dale Young, Jaden Akins, Jordan Tillmon, Jack Mielke, John Brown, Langston Love, RayJ Dennis, Jayden Nunn, Yves Missi, Drew Miller, Malachi Reeves, Isaiah Collier, Kaleb Higgins, Cameron Wilbon, Ugnius Jarusevicius, Aidan Mahaney, Saint Mary's, Harry Wessels, Donovan Dent, Nelly Junior Joseph, Jamal Mashburn Jr Organizations: Michigan State Spartans, James Madison Dukes, Center, Michigan State, Southern Indiana, James Madison , Michigan State, Southern, Spartans, Baylor, Bears, Golden Eagles, NAIA, USC, Cal State Bakersfield, Trojans, Roadrunners, Mary's, Lobos, Saint, New, Texas Southern, Thomson Locations: East Lansing , Michigan, USA, T.J, East Lansing, James Madison , Michigan, Southern Indiana, Waco , Texas, South Dakota, Los Angeles, New Mexico, Moraga , Calif

☆ NHL roundup: Connor Bedard's 4 points pace Blackhawks
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

1 overall in June, producing four points as the Blackhawks stormed to a 5-3 win over the host Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday. He became the youngest player in Blackhawks history to have a multi-goal game and at least three points. At 18 years and 115 days old, the top-line center is the third-youngest player in NHL history with a four-point game. Anthony Cirelli had a goal and an assist for the Lightning, and Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos also scored. Vincent Trocheck had a goal and two assists as the Rangers improved to 8-0-1 in the past nine games.

Persons: Connor Bedard, Kim Klement Neitzel, Chicago's Connor Bedard, Bedard, Tyler Johnson, Corey Perry, Kevin Korchinski, Nick Foligno, Philipp Kurashev, Petr Mrazek, Anthony Cirelli, Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos, Mikhail Sergachev, Jonas Johansson, Bryan Rust, Sidney Crosby, Lars Eller, Jake Guentzel, Magnus Hellberg, Pittsburgh's Erik Karlsson, Carl Grundstrom, Adrian Kempe, Kevin Fiala, Pheonix Copley, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Jaden Schwartz, Matt Beniers, Adam Larsson, Vince Dunn, Philipp Grubauer, Nathan MacKinnon, Valeri Nichushkin, Bowen Byram, Ivan Prosvetov, Artturi Lehkonen, Jamie Oleksiak, Alexis Lafreniere, Vincent Trocheck, Artemi Panarin, of Famer Rod Gilbert, Blake Wheeler, Charlie Coyle, David Pastrnak, Trent Frederic, James van Riemdsyk, Brad Marchand, Linus Ullmark, Brock Nelson, Simon Holmstrom, Ilya Sorokin, Cole Caufield, Mike Matheson, Nick Suzuki, Matheson, Cayden Primeau, Christian Fischer, Compher, James Reimer, Elias Pettersson, Ilya Mikheyev, Casey DeSmith, Vancouver's J.T, Miller, Brock Boeser, Andrei Kuzmenko, Phillip Di Giuseppe, Drake Batherson, Artem Zub, Anton Forsberg, Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele, Mason Appleton, Cole Perfetti, Brenden Dillon, Dylan DeMelo, Alex Iafallo, Laurent Brossoit, Filip Forsberg, Philip Tomasino, Tyson Barrie, Oskar Sundqvist, Robert Thomas, Louis, Joel Hofer, Lawson Crouse, Karel Vejmelka, Matt Duchene, Tyler Seguin, Jake Oettinger, Mason Marchment, Craig Smith, Jason Robertson, Nils Lundkvist, Boone Jenner, Kirill Marchenko, Spencer Martin, Mackenzie Blackwood, Tomas Hertl, Fabian Zetterlund, Filip Zadina, Darnell Nurse, Ryan Nugent, Hopkins, Stuart Skinner Organizations: Chicago Blackhawks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Amalie Arena, Blackhawks, Lightning, Chicago, NHL, Penguins, Pittsburgh, Los, Avalanche, Seattle, Colorado, Rangers, New York, Minnesota, of Famer, New, Bruins, Islanders, Boston, Canadiens, Red Wings, Montreal, Detroit, Canucks, Senators, Vancouver, Ottawa, Jets, Predators, Winnipeg, Nashville, Coyotes, Arizona, Blues, Blue Jackets, Dallas, Columbus, Stars, Sharks, Oilers, Jose, Edmonton, Philadelphia Flyers, Thomson Locations: Tampa , Florida, USA, Los Angeles, Colorado, Denver, New, York, New York, Detroit, St

☆ Brazil's Kerolin named NWSL's Most Valuable Player
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Oct 15, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Spirit midfielder Paige Metayer (26) makes a tackle against North Carolina Courage forward Kerolin Nicoli (9) during the second half at Audi Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 10 (Reuters) - Brazil forward Kerolin of North Carolina Courage has been named the 2023 National Women's Soccer League's Most Valuable Player, the league said on Friday. Kerolin, who scored a career-high 10 goals in 19 games during her second NWSL season and finished as the Golden Boot runner-up, is the first South American-born player and fourth international to win the league's highest individual honor. The 23-year-old Kerolin, who played at the Women's World Cup, led North Carolina to the third seed in the NWSL six-team playoffs where they were eliminated in the opening round. Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Paige Metayer, Kerolin, Geoff Burke, North Carolina Courage, Sam Coffey, Sophia Smith, San Diego Wave's Naomi Girma, Frank Pingue, Ken Ferris Organizations: District of Columbia, Washington, North Carolina Courage, Audi Field, USA, North Carolina, Portland, Portland Thorns , Kansas City Current's, Thomson Locations: Washington, District, USA, Brazil, American, North Carolina, Portland Thorns , Kansas, San, Toronto

☆ Charlie Coyle (hat trick), Bruins pull away from Isles
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsNovember 10 - Charlie Coyle registered his first career hat trick and added an assist as the Boston Bruins beat the visiting New York Islanders 5-2 on Thursday night. Van Riemsdyk and Coyle notched their 600th and 400th career points, respectively, during the game. Coyle's second goal of the night came at 9:26 as he strode to the net front and buried a van Riemsdyk feed. He capped the hat trick and second career four-point game on an empty-net goal with 1:21 left. After Coyle took a puck away along the right wall, a van Riemsdyk pass from behind the goal line set up Frederic for a wrist shot goal from the high slot.

Persons: Trent Frederic, Derek Forbort, Brian Fluharty, Charlie Coyle, David Pastrnak, James van Riemdsyk, Brad Marchand, Riemsdyk, Coyle, Linus Ullmark, Brock Nelson, Simon Holmstrom, Holmstrom, Ilya Sorokin, Jean, Gabriel Pageau, Pastrnak, Kevin Shattenkirk, Coyle's, strode, Frederic, Nelson, Noah Dobson's, Pavel Zacha's, Adam Pelech Organizations: Boston Bruins, Trent, New York Islanders, Boston, Islanders, Bruins, Holmstrom, Thomson Locations: Boston , Massachusetts, USA, Boston, New York

☆ NWSL announces record broadcast deal to start in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Scripps Company CEO Adam Symson speaks during a press conference announcing the NWSL’s new partnerships with CBS Sports, ESPN, Prime Video, and Scripps Sports at Venue 808. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsNEW YORK, Nov 9 (Reuters) - The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) has agreed a four-year media deal with broadcasters ESPN, CBS, Prime Sports and Scripps' ION Network, the league said on Thursday. The NWSL described the deal, worth a reported $60 million annually, as the "largest media investment in women's sports history", promising "record-breaking distribution and revenue" for the top-flight American league. The 2024 NWSL will include two expansion teams, Bay FC and the Utah Royals. Reporting by Amy Tennery in New York, editing by Ed OsmondOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Adam Symson, Kyle Terada, Jessica Berman, Rosalyn Durant, Amy Tennery, Ed Osmond Organizations: Scripps Company, CBS Sports, ESPN, Prime, Scripps Sports, Women's Soccer League, CBS, Prime Sports, Scripps, ION Network, Bay FC, Utah Royals, Thomson Locations: San Diego , California, USA, Australia, New Zealand, New York

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