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☆ Five NBA rookies to watch this season: Zach Edey, Bronny James and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Johannes Sasay-Wada | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Here are five NBA rookie storylines to watch in 2024-25. Zach Edey, center, Memphis GrizzliesThe first thing you will notice about Canadian rookie Zach Edey is his formidable size, measuring in at 7-foot-4-inches and 305 pounds. Jared McCain, guard, Philadelphia 76ersOne of the highest profile rookies entering the league this season, former Duke guard Jared McCain has become a social media sensation due to his larger-than-life personality. Bronny James, guard, Los Angeles LakersBronny James comes into the NBA as one of the most scrutinized second round picks of all time. This is because his father is four-time MVP and NBA champion LeBron James, as well as the league’s all-time leading scorer.

Persons: Zach Edey, Edey, Trevor Ruszkowski, Myles Turner, Ja, Jared McCain, McCain, Bill Streicher, Duke, Tyrese Maxey, Maxey, Joel Embiid, Paul George, Rob Dillingham, Anthony Edwards, Vincent Carchietta, Dillingham, Stephon, Victor Wembanyama, Eric Gay, of Famer Chris Paul, Gregg Popovich, Paul, Pop –, Bronny James, James, LeBron James, LeBron, Bronny James dribbles, Cary Edmondson, Bronny, JJ Redick – Organizations: CNN, NBA, Summer League, Memphis Grizzlies, Purdue, UConn, Naismith, Basketball, USA, NCAA, Indiana Pacers, Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, Sixers, Duke, Zion, Boston Celtics, Eastern, Minnesota Timberwolves, Wildcats, SEC, San Antonio Spurs, Team USA, Timberwolves, Dillingham, Big, Huskies, New Spurs, AP, of Famer, Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny, University of Southern, Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Sports, Reuters, USC, Trojans, League, South Bay Lakers, LeBron Locations: TikTok, Duke, shifty, The North Carolina, Kentucky, Minnesota, Stephon, San Antonio, University of Southern California

☆ Knicks fans are starting to believe again in a team built by ‘smart dorks’
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( James L. Edwards Iii | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +16 min

AdvertisementNew York fans love their basketball team, especially their rookies. Knicks fans have spent the last 20-plus years loving something that hasn’t always loved them back. Even in the most exciting stretches of D’Angelo’s life as a Knicks fan, nothing ever quite felt like this. “Everyone who is a Knicks fan with gray hairs remembers that Charles Smith was fouled in that game against the Bulls,” Converse said. No matter what happens this season, Converse and his boys are ready for this ride.

Persons: Jalen Brunson, Patrick Ewing, LaMelo, Kemba Walker, Tyler Kolek, they’ve, hasn’t, Mike Breen, Jason D’Angelo, Barry Dworkin, Breen, ” D’Angelo, ” Jason D’Angelo, D’Angelo, he’d, Michael Jordan, ”, …, Scottie Pippen, Hubert Davis, Jordan, Charles Oakley, Marcus Camby, John Starks, Pat Riley, “ Camby, P.J, Carlesimo, Ewing, James Dolan, “, Dolan, Isiah Thomas, Phil Jackson, Frank Ntilikina, he’s, Leon Rose, Brock Aller, Karl, Anthony Towns, Barry, “ It’s, Ray McConville, ” McConville, McConville, ” Ray McConville, Larry Brown, —, LeBron James, James, Amar’e Stoudemire, Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony —, James ’, They’ve, don’t, Floyd Converse, Converse, it’s, ” Converse, Matthew, James Harden, “ I’m, Donte DiVincenzo, I’m, Charles Smith, Yorkers, He’s, Meech Robinson, Andrew D, Bernstein Nathaniel S, Butler, Jeyhoun Allebaugh, Jeff Zelevansky, Nathaniel S, Sarah Stier, Theo Wargo Organizations: Charlotte Hornets, Eighth, City’s Spectrum, NBA, Knicks, Eastern Conference, WFAN, Nissan Pulsar, TLC, Bulls, of Famer, Chicago, Toronto Raptors, Golden State Warriors, Latrell, San Antonio Spurs, Eastern, Staten, “, Yorker, Spurs, Indiana Pacers, “ Knicks, New York, Yorkers, Miami Heat, York, Denver Nuggets, Celtics, New York Yankees, Madison, Garden, Houston Rockets, Rockets, Converse, Donte Locations: Manhattan, York, New York, New, Seattle, Madison, Mecca, ”, Westchester County, Converse, Chicago

The NBA logo is seen outside an NBA store in New York on July 8, 2024. Under the terms of the deal, Nike will be the leagues' global outfitting, merchandising, marketing and content partner until 2037. As the largest athletic apparel company in the world, Nike has long been a favorite among professional sports leagues and their athletes. Despite Nike's recent stumbles, the NBA told CNBC it has no concerns about continuing its partnership with the apparel company. Nike has not faced significant criticism for its basketball uniforms.

Persons: Elliott Hill, Sal LaRocca, They've, LaRocca, you'll, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu Organizations: NBA, Nike, National Basketball Association, National Football League, Major League Baseball, CNBC, MLB, ESPN, WNBA Locations: New York

During their playing careers, Olympic medalists Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe helped propel women’s sports toward mainstream popularity, sparking conversations around equal pay and inclusion. In an interview with “Meet the Press,” Rapinoe and Bird spoke about their podcast, “A Touch More with Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe,” which had its initial run in 2020 and returned this summer. When Bird played in the Final Four for UConn in the early 2000s, Rapinoe said, the stadium was sold out. Megan Rapinoe, left, and Sue Bird during Bird’s jersey retirement ceremony in Seattle on June 11, 2023. Bird and Rapinoe share new episodes of their podcast every Wednesday.

Persons: Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe, Rapinoe, ”, Bird, Alex Morgan, Mia Hamm, Dawn Staley, ” Rapinoe, ” Bird, Scott Eklund, NBAE, “, ’ ”, ’ ” Rapinoe Organizations: “, Press, women’s, UConn, Getty, LeBron Locations: U.S, Seattle

☆ Bronny James scores 17 points in best NBA performance so far as Lakers fall to Warriors to close out preseason
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Bronny James, son of all-time NBA leading scorer LeBron James, had the best showing of his young professional career on Friday, posting 17 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ final preseason game. However, the shorthanded Lakers – who opted to rest several key players including James Sr. – suffered a heavy 132-74 road defeat to the Golden State Warriors. “For him, I’m sure it felt good to have 17 points – I’m not even remotely concerned about that. We’re trying to help him grow into a great basketball player.”Olivari scored a game-high 22 points for LA, while Jonathan Kuminga led Golden State with 17 points. Golden State gets its season underway on Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Persons: CNN — Bronny James, LeBron James, James, James Sr, –, Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, JJ Redick, Steph Curry, Steve Kerr, Per, Quincy Olivari, Noah Graham, NBAE, James –, University of Southern California –, I’m, ”, ” Redick, “, – I’m, It’s, ” Olivari, Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski, Kyle Anderson, Cary Edmondson Organizations: CNN, NBA, Los Angeles Lakers, Lakers –, Golden State Warriors, The Warriors, State, Western Conference, University of Southern, LA, Golden State, Warriors, USA, Sports, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trail Blazers Locations: University of Southern California, Golden

☆ Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets fall to Buffalo Bills in first game since firing head coach despite Hail Mary touchdown
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Ben Morse | Homero De La Fuente | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The Buffalo Bills overcame an Aaron Rodgers Hail Mary touchdown pass at the end of the first half to edge past the New York Jets 23-20 in a penalty-filled victory on Monday night in East Rutherford, New Jersey. 10) catches a Hail Mary touchdown against the Bills. Elsa/Getty ImagesBuffalo seemed poised to take a 20-10 lead into the half, until Rodgers conjured up some magic. The Hail Mary was the fourth of Rodgers distinguished career, meaning he has the most of any NFL player since 1970, per the NFL. For the Bills, the win cemented their position atop the AFC East division ahead of their home game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

Persons: Aaron Rodgers, Mary, Tyler Bass, Taron Johnson, Rodgers, Josh Allen, Cam Newton –, we’ve, ” Allen, ”, Ray Davis, Davis, James Cook, Robert Saleh, Jeff Ulbrich, Nathaniel Hackett, Todd Downing, Allen, Mack Hollins, Dawson Knox, Lazard, Elsa, Allen Lazard, Patrick Mahomes, Aaron, LeBron James, Greg Zuerlein Organizations: CNN, Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, Bills, Buffalo, NFL, Jets, New York, Getty, Kansas City Chiefs, NBA, MetLife, AFC East, Tennessee Titans Locations: East Rutherford , New Jersey, New, New York

☆ Ryan Williams: The 17-year-old sensation starring for Alabama and earning praise from LeBron James and Serena Williams
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Ryan Williams’ extraordinary 75-yard touchdown with just over two minutes remained was the decisive score in No. Former tennis superstar Serena Williams even jokingly remarked at how “impressive” her 17-year-old “cousin” has been doing at Alabama. “Whether Ryan ever catches a ball again for the rest of his career, he’s already entrenched himself in Alabama tradition for that play,” Kelly told CNN. It was when the pair reversed roles – Ryan Williams now catching passes – that Kelly, whose office was overlooking the practice field, realized the young athlete’s potential as a receiver. And with Saraland in need of a receiver, Kelly decided to throw Williams in, a decision which ultimately paid dividends.

Persons: Ryan Williams ’, Williams, LeBron James, Chris Paul, JJ Watt, Dez Bryant, Serena Williams, ”, Jeff Kelly, Bryant, Denny, Ryan, he’s, ” Kelly, “, ” Williams, Steve Limentani, Kelly, Jarel Williams, West Virginia –, – Ryan Williams, Bo Nix, Julio Jones, JaMarcus Russell, “ Ryan, Carly Mackler, ’ Williams, Kelly can’t, Alabama’s Bryant, Amari Cooper, Calvin Ridley, Jaylen Waddle, DeVonta Smith, Jameson Williams, Brandon Sumrall, He’s Organizations: CNN, Crimson Tide, Georgia, Georgia Bulldogs, football, West Virginia, Alabama, Football, Denver Broncos, Pro, Mr, Seattle Seahawks, Western, NFL, University of Alabama Locations: Georgia, Alabama, Saraland, “, Western Kentucky, ” Alabama

☆ A$AP Rocky, Pharrell, Lewis Hamilton and Colman Domingo will co-chair a historic Met Gala
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Jacqui Palumbo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Next year, a landmark exhibition on Black suiting and sartorial codes will serve as the inspiration for fashion’s biggest night out. The much-anticipated Met Gala event typically draws its theme from the accompanying exhibition, which A-Listers are encouraged to interpret on the red carpet. For the upcoming Met Gala, the Costume Institute has also announced a new lineup of famous co-chairs, all fashion-forward men: Actor Colman Domingo, British racing driver Lewis Hamilton, rapper A$AP Rocky and producer Pharrell Williams will work with Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour to orchestrate the event, along with honorary co-chair LeBron James. Pharrell Williams, Anna Wintour, and Lewis Hamilton at the Metropolitan Museum of Art during the announcement of the Costume Institute's 2025 spring exhibition. “The history of Black dandyism illustrates how Black people have transformed from being enslaved and stylized as luxury items, acquired like any other signifier of wealth and status, to autonomous, self-fashioning individuals who are global trendsetters,” she said.

Persons: “, J.G . Ballard, Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell Williams, Anna Wintour, LeBron James, Taylor, Willy Chavarria, Williams, Monica L, Dandyism, Miller, Andrew Bolton, Black dandies, Bolton, ”, Angela Weiss, engenders Organizations: CNN, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Harlem Renaissance, Costume Institute, Vogue, Louis Vuitton, Met, Getty Locations: British, London, Paris

☆ Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone says he isn’t taking Nikola Jokic’s ‘greatness’ for granted heading into new season
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Matias Grez | Bijan Hosseini | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —The chance to win an NBA title doesn’t come around very often. Even when they do, injury misfortune can instantly derail a team’s title dream. That’s why Nuggets head coach Michael Malone said he “never” takes Jokić’s “greatness” for granted as the pair attempt to retake their NBA crown. The MVPs, the championship, he’s still the same guy. “You have the highest victory, first franchise championship in 47 years.

Persons: doesn’t, Nikola Jokić, –, Jokić, ”, Michael Malone, “, Ronald Martinez, ” Malone, CNN’s Bijan, I’ve, Nikola, Steph Curry, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, he’s, He’s, Jaylen Brown, Larry O’Brien, Peter Casey, Westbrook, Dario Šarić, Malone, …, wouldn’t, team’s, Adam Silver, ” Silver, “ We’ve, Joe Dumars –, Fadel Senna, Holiday, that’s Organizations: CNN, Denver Nuggets, Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, Boston Celtics, of Famer, Dallas Mavericks, USA, Reuters, Western Conference, West, Celtics, Getty Locations: Serbian, Abu Dhabi, AFP, Boston

☆ LeBron James, son Bronny play together for the first time in a preseason game
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

PALM DESERT, Calif. — LeBron James and his son, Bronny, made NBA history Sunday night when they played together for the first time during the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason game against Phoenix. LeBron and Bronny are the first father and son to play in any NBA game at the same time, let alone on the same team. Bronny James entered the game as a substitute to begin the second quarter, joining his father on the court out of the timeout. LeBron James is beginning his record-tying 22nd season in the NBA, while LeBron James Jr. — known to all as Bronny — was the Lakers’ second-round draft pick this summer. LeBron sat out of the Lakers’ preseason opener against Minnesota last Friday night, resting up after a full week of training camp following a busy summer.

Persons: LeBron James, Bronny, James family’s, Bronny James, LeBron James Jr, —, LeBron, JJ Redick, Savannah, Bryce, Zhuri, Anthony Davis, Redick, they’ve, they’ll, Ken Griffey, Gordie Howe, Marty, Mark Organizations: Los Angeles Lakers ’, Phoenix, NBA, Acrisure, Lakers, University of Southern, South Bay Lakers, G, Minnesota, Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers, U.S, Paris Olympics, Suns, North, Seattle Mariners, MLB, WHA’s Houston Aeros, NHL’s Hartford Whalers Locations: Calif, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Savannah Brinson, North American

☆ LeBron and Bronny James become first father-son duo to play together on an NBA team
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —It might have been a preseason game, but it proved to be a historic one on Sunday night. During the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason game against the Phoenix Suns, LeBron and Bronny James became the first father/son duo to play together on an NBA team. Bronny, whose jersey is emblazed with “James Jr.” across the back, was selected 55th overall by the Lakers in the 2024 NBA draft in June, joining his father at the franchise. Lakers head coach JJ Redick said he is “thrilled” to be part of a team with LeBron and Bronny. The team will open up the NBA regular season on October 22 against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Persons: Bronny James, LeBron, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, “ James Jr, “, ” Bronny, ” “, ”, JJ Redick, ” Redick, Bronny, James Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Lakers ’, Phoenix Suns, NBA, Acrisure, USA, Lakers, Suns, LeBron, ”, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Crypto.com Arena Locations: Palm Desert , California, Savannah, Los Angeles

☆ Lakers’ LeBron James, Bronny James become first father-son duo to share court in NBA history
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Jovan Buha | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

PALM DESERT, Calif. — As the Lakers broke from their huddle, LeBron James and Bronny James walked onto the floor and into NBA history books. LeBron James. Bronny James. 👏 pic.twitter.com/93hC7k64gK — NBA (@NBA) October 7, 2024“It’s surreal,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said pregame. The Lakers drafted Bronny with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Persons: LeBron James, Bronny James, ”, akers, ronny, avis, ade, ronny o, ronny d, hough, ake, ronny e ntered Organizations: —, Lakers, NBA, Phoenix Suns, ust Locations: Calif

☆ Bronny James makes NBA preseason debut, with LeBron watching from the bench
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —LeBron James watched on from the bench as his son, Bronny James, played his first NBA preseason minutes for the LA Lakers on FridayThe 19-year-old played for 16 minutes in the Lakers’ 124-107 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves and showed glimpses of potential, finishing with two points. He was introduced to the game in the second quarter where he played the first half, before playing most of the fourth. He’s a good player that we’re happy to have in our program.”LeBron James cut a restrained figure for much of the game while watching his son, Bronny. Speaking together during a Lakers media event earlier this week, Lebron described the moment as “pure joy.”“When it comes to him (Bronny), I’m just at a loss for words. (I’m) just super proud of him to be able to get to this point,” LeBron said while his son sat next to him.

Persons: LeBron James, Bronny James, Bronny, JJ Redick, he’s, He’s, Mark J, Terrill, Redick, “ James Jr, Lebron, I’m, LeBron, “, “ It’s, ” Organizations: CNN, NBA, LA Lakers, Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, ” Lakers, Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns

☆ LeBron James and son Bronny share special moments during Lakers media day
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —There is a new Los Angeles Lakers player who can get LeBron James to blush. “I haven’t gotten there yet,” Bronny James said Monday while attending his first Lakers media day. “It’s probably gonna be ‘Bron.’ Bron would be the easiest,” LeBron James’ son mused when picturing what to say when calling for the ball from the famed No. LeBron James quickly responded, “What do you mean you’re not going to go there right now? And to just use that as motivation every single day and to get back and get to where he wanted to be,” LeBron James said.

Persons: LeBron James, James, “, ” Bronny James, “ It’s, ‘ Bron, ’ Bron, LeBron James ’, mused, I’m, “ James Jr, Bronny, ” Bronny, LeBron, Savannah Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, Lakers, Spectrum, Minnesota Timberwolves Locations: Los Angeles

☆ Don't hate billionaires like Jeff Bezos — they make our lives better, 2 experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

But two experts say the uber-wealthy are often huge contributors to society — and trying to eliminate them could badly backfire. It's become increasingly popular to make claims such as "billionaires shouldn't exist" and "any billionaire is a policy failure." But these moral criticisms of billionaires are unconvincing because people overstate billionaires' power and influence and overlook the benefits of some billionaires. There's a widespread belief that governments should tax billionaires primarily and spend that money on public goods and anti-poverty programs. Instead of saying that every billionaire is a policy failure, we should instead embrace the idea that every billionaire is a policy success.

Persons: Critics, —, Jessica Flanigan, Richard L, Chris Freiman, It's, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Steve Jobs, Jobs, Bezos, Warren Buffett, isn't, Taylor Swift, LeBron James Organizations: Service, Morril, University of Richmond, West Virginia University, Business Locations: multimillionaires

☆ Rich Paul once worked in a convenience store—now he's an NBA super agent who represents LeBron James
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-22 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

NBA super agent and founder of Klutch Sports Group Rich Paul knows there are certain people who believe he's only achieved what he has today because of his more than 20-year friendship with LeBron James. But the 43-year-old says he has been building up to this success all his life. "Many people think, 'He was LeBron's friend, LeBron gave him a job,'" Paul said during an appearance at CNBC x Boardroom's Game Plan Summit. Instead, Paul told the audience, it took years of hard work with "a lot of sacrifices made" to get to where he is today. Paul credited his success to the example his dad set running a convenience store, working "for the lowest margins you could ever imagine."

Persons: Rich Paul, he's, LeBron James, LeBron, Paul Organizations: NBA, Klutch Sports, CNBC

☆ Joel Embiid and Philadelphia 76ers agree to contract extension worth nearly $193 million
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a three-year, $192.9 million maximum contract extension, a source familiar with the contract figures told CNN. Taking his total career earnings to $514.8 million, Embiid would become the fifth member of the NBA’s $500M club, joining LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and 76ers teammate Paul George. I had no idea when I was drafted as a 20-year-old kid from Cameroon how lucky I was to be in Philadelphia,” Embiid said in a statement. We’re ecstatic that this extension keeps him and his family in Philadelphia for years to come,” 76ers managing partner Josh Harris said in a statement. During his career, Embiid has made the All-NBA Team five times, the All-Star team in each of the last seven years, and was NBA scoring champion in both 2021-22 and 2022-23.

Persons: CNN — Joel Embiid, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Paul George, “, ” Embiid, they’ve, Josh, Harris, David, Blitzer, “ Joel, Josh Harris, Embiid, George, Tyrese Maxey Organizations: CNN, Philadelphia 76ers, NBA, ESPN, The, 76ers, Sixers, USA, ” 76ers, Team, Star Locations: City, Cameroon, Philadelphia

☆ Why Nvidia and Its Stock Have Developed a Cult-Like Following
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

I probably do not have to tell you that Nvidia has really blown up over the past few years. "If people were going to be going crazy about a stock, wouldn't it be this one?" Jack, a moderator of a subreddit dedicated to Nvidia's stock, finds some of the memes around Nvidia irksome. He said ChatGPT's capabilities reinforced his belief in his thesis around Nvidia and AI. I'm not a Nvidia true believer, but I'm apparently Nvidia curious.

Persons: Jensen Huang, Angelo Zino, Jim Cramer, Josh Brown, fanboys, Kamala Harris, I'm, Dan Ives, Huang, Daniel Williams, Williams, David, Goliath, Christopher Schwarz, that's, Axios, Felix Salmon, he's, Jack can't, It's, Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett, Buffett, There's, Schwarz, Brown, Ted Mortonson, Baird, They've, cooly, they're, Mortonson, Ives, Elvis, Zack Morris, Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, Emily Stewart Organizations: Nvidia, Wall Street, Woodstock, CFRA Research, CNBC, Ritholtz Wealth Management, Elon, NFL, Democratic, People, Wedbush Securities, Lebron, Davids, University of California, Paul Merage School of Business, Nvidia irksome, GameStop, GameStop —, Cisco, Department, Justice, ChatGPT, Business Locations: New York City, New York, Jack, Maine, Omaha , Nebraska, —

☆ Sports gambling is bigger than ever. It's also gotten incredibly weird.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-05 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I live in the great state of New York, where online sports gambling has been legal since 2022. Different state, different gambling rulesMy trash-chute gambling pilgrimage is specific to me, but it represents one of the many quirks of the legalized gambling industry. When you're in New York, you're not allowed to bet on in-state colleges. Leagues love gambling, until they don'tBut what makes this new era of sports gambling particularly confusing is the relationship between sportsbooks and the leagues they're setting lines for. Yet despite all the promotion (and sponsorship money) touting sports gambling, athletes betting on their own games is still very much banned.

Persons: —, it's, York's, Pete Rose, LeBron James, Connor McDavid, Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers Organizations: Service, Business, Syracuse University, Leagues, NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, sportsbooks, Sports, ESPN, ESPN Bet Locations: New York, Connecticut, Illinois, sportsbooks

☆ 3 supplements a doctor takes for energy and to help him recover when he's sick
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-24 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Related storiesMushroom coffeeAlam drinks coffee containing lion's mane mushroom extract each morning. Alam started taking lion's mane to help him cut down on coffee. Whether this is down to the lion's mane is unclear — there isn't much research on the impact of the mushroom on energy levels or sluggishness. In the US, about 35% of adults have vitamin D deficiency, according to Cleveland Clinic. It's up to the individual to decide whether to take vitamin D supplements, but, like zinc, they are unlikely to cause harm when taken in safe amounts, Alam said.

Persons: —, Venus Williams, LeBron James, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Zalan Alam, Alam, Michelle Lee Organizations: Service, Business, BI, Cleveland Clinic

☆ Very demure, very mindful: How TikTok’s latest catchphrase came to be
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Scottie Andrew | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Traditionally, women considered “demure” behave in a way that is modest, reserved and inoffensive to the point that they’re barely visible. “That’s the joke!”The satire is clearest in a clip in which she asserts that she’s going to behave in a demure, mindful way while going out on the Las Vegas Strip. (The Lincoln Project also made its own “demure” video making fun of Vance and his appearance.) “One thing you need to learn about being demurity, about being demure –– being demure is being mindful, and being mindful includes your f**king self,” she says. Be mindful, be demure and don’t ever let no b*tch dull your shine.”

Persons: Lebron, ”, Marge Simpson, Patty, Selma, “, who’s, she’ll, it’s, you’ve, She’s, Kamala Harris ’, Donald Trump, Ohio GOP Sen, JD Vance, Vance, dainty, “ Chase Organizations: CNN, ”, Texas, Las, Taco Bell, CVS Pharmacy, Lebron, Ohio GOP, Lincoln Locations: Ohio

☆ W.N.B.A. Star Takes Over Voting Organization Started by LeBron James
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Tania Ganguli | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

More Than a Vote, a nonprofit organization founded by LeBron James in 2020, is rebooting this fall with a new focus on women’s issues and reproductive rights. Nneka Ogwumike, a nine-time W.N.B.A. All-Star with the Seattle Storm and president of the players union, will take over James’s role in leading the organization, and has recruited a group of female athletes to her cause. “It’s more than just abortion,” Ogwumike said in an interview. “It’s all about educating people about all the different roles that exist in society that support and protect the freedoms of women when it comes to family planning, I.V.F., birth control, everything.

Persons: LeBron James, Nneka, ” Ogwumike, “, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, James Organizations: Seattle Storm

A glorious farewell to the 2024 OlympicsIt’s time to say au revoir to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Mark J. Terrill / APTeam USA eked out close wins in the men's and women's basketball finals, taking gold in the final weekend of the games. The men's team, which included all-stars LeBron James and Kevin Durant, brought home the fifth straight Olympic title for the Americans. Sunday's win by the women's team was its eighth straight Olympic gold. Other Olympic highlights:Trump campaign says it was hackedFormer President Donald Trump’s campaign has said it was hacked by an Iranian group.

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PARIS — Steph Curry's late-game heroics and a lightning-fast American transition attack denied France its storybook basketball ending Saturday night. The United States consistently cashed in French turnovers and misses into fastbreak points and Curry scored a team-high 24 points in a 98-87 American win in the men’s basketball gold medal game. Curry gave the Bercy Arena fans his "night, night" taunt after the final, dagger jumper. The four-time NBA champ Curry said the gold medal is something he'll always cherish. He's now among nine players who can boast of having a NBA championship ring, regular season MVP honor, finals MVP award and an Olympic gold medal.

Persons: PARIS, Steph Curry's, Curry, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, LeBron James, he'll, “ I’ve, Olympian Curry, didn't, “, ”, James, Durant, Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, Hakeem Olajuwon, Shaquille O’Neal, Nicole Jokic’s, Jokic Organizations: United, Bercy Arena, NBC, America, Golden State Warriors, NBA, Team USA, Serbia Locations: France, United States, U.S, He's, Kobe, Germany, Serbia

☆ Team USA wins the gold medal in men’s basketball, defeating France in a thriller
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Kyle Feldscher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Paris CNN —The USA men’s basketball team on Saturday won its fifth straight Olympic gold medal, defeating a spirited French team 98-87. With four massive, dagger threes in the final minutes, the greatest three-point shooter in NBA history capped off his first ever Olympics with a vintage performance that had the French team reeling. Even in the final minutes as Curry put their team away, the French fans reacted with a mixture of shock, awe, frustration and heartbreak. Team USA would not trail again. With their typical stifling defense, the French team got within three points of the US.

Persons: Stephen Curry’s, Curry, Devin Booker –, Guerschon Yabusele, LeBron James, James, Kevin Durant, Victor Wembanyama, Wembanyama, Vincent Collet, it’s Organizations: Paris CNN, Saturday, Paris ’ Bercy, NBA, French, Golden State Warriors, Team USA, USA Locations: France, Canada, Germany, French

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