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☆ Cleveland Cavaliers join exclusive group with unbeaten 12-0 start to the season
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The Cleveland Cavaliers became just the eighth team in NBA history to start a season 12-0 after earning a hard fought 119-113 win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. The Bulls managed to tie the scores at 106-106, but Cleveland outscored its opponent down the stretch to cement its place in an exclusive NBA group. It’s the best start to an NBA season since the record-breaking 2015-16 Golden State Warriors, who set league records with a 24-0 start and a 73-9 campaign. Five of the last seven teams to start the season 12-0 have gone on to reach the NBA Finals, according to ESPN. The Cavaliers’ 9-0 start to the season was already the best in franchise history.

Persons: “, ”, Donovan Mitchell, We’re, It’s, clawing, Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Shaina, ” Cleveland’s, Kenny Atkinson, Zach LaVine, Coby White, Nikola Vučević Organizations: CNN, The Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, Bulls, Cavaliers, The Bulls, Cleveland, NBA, Golden State Warriors, ESPN, ” Cavaliers, Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, Eastern Conference Locations: Chicago

☆ LeBron gets 2nd straight triple-double, Anthony Davis injured in Lakers’ 123-103 win over Raptors
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Ap-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James recorded his second straight triple-double, and Anthony Davis scored 22 points before leaving with an eye injury in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers ‘ 123-103 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Austin Reaves scored 27 points for the Lakers, who improved to 5-0 at home. Chris Boucher and RJ Barrett scored 18 points apiece for the Raptors, who have lost four straight and eight of nine. TakeawaysRaptors: Immanuel Quickley scored 12 points and played back-to-back games in LA after missing eight straight with a pelvic bruise. Key momentAfter trailing by double digits early, the Lakers finished the third quarter on a 16-5 run right after Davis’ injury before roaring away.

Persons: LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Davis, Jakob Poeltl’s, James, Austin Reaves, Chris Boucher, RJ Barrett, Bronny James, Immanuel Quickley, Poeltl, Dalton Knecht’s Organizations: ANGELES, Los Angeles Lakers, Toronto Raptors, Toronto, NBA, Lakers, Raptors, Takeaways Raptors, LA, Memphis Locations: Los Angeles, LA, Milwaukee

☆ Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Dell and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Piper Sandler names Nvidia a top pick The firm said Nvidia is a new top pick. Morgan Stanley reiterates Dell as overweight Morgan Stanley raised its price target on Dell to $154 per share from $136. Morgan Stanley reiterates Nvidia as overweight The firm raised its price target on Nvidia to $160 per share from $150. Wedbush reiterates Tesla as outperform The firm said Tesla remains well positioned. "We are raising our price target on Tesla to $400 from $300 as we believe the Trump White House win will be a gamechanger for the autonomous and AI story for Tesla and Musk over the coming years."

Persons: Wedbush, Piper Sandler, Bernstein, BURL, Morgan Stanley, Dell, DELL, Wolfe, underperform Wolfe, We've, WBD, Blackwell, Cabot, Tesla, Raymond James downgrades Bloomin, Raymond James Organizations: UBS, Vale, Nvidia, Blackwell, Citi, Apple, JPMorgan, Dell, Warner Bros, NBA, Deutsche Bank, Cisco, Orion, Trump White House, Bank of America Locations: China, Burlington, Brazil

☆ Giannis Antetokounmpo called a ‘child’ by Jaylen Brown after fake handshake fiasco
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Tempers flared between two of the NBA’s biggest stars on Sunday as 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown called Giannis Antetokounmpo “a child” after the Milwaukee Bucks forward jokingly offered him a fake handshake during the Boston Celtics’ comeback win. The controversy began early in the second quarter when Antetokounmpo caught Brown in the face with an elbow, picking up an offensive foul. Laughing and smiling, Antetokounmpo offered another high-five. “Giannis is a child,” Brown told NBC Sports Boston after the game. The Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo is fouled by the Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown during the second half.

Persons: Jaylen Brown, Giannis Antetokounmpo “, ”, Boston Celtics ’, Antetokounmpo, Brown, “ Giannis, ” Brown, “ I’m, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Morry Gash, “ We’re, We’ve, I’m, Antetokounmpo’s, Benny Sieu, Reuters Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Lillard, Jayson Tatum Organizations: CNN, Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, NBC Sports Boston, Celtics, Antetokounmpo, Bucks, Reuters, Fiserv Forum

☆ Joey Logano wins third career NASCAR Cup Series championship
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Joey Logano took home his third career NASCAR Cup Series championship at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona on Sunday. With the win, Logano becomes the 10th driver in NASCAR history to win three or more titles. An exuberant Logano told the NBC broadcast after the race, “I love the playoffs, I love it, man.”“What a race, what a Team Penske battle there at the end,” Logano continued. A week later, Logano won at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the Round of 8 to clinch his spot in the championship race. Team Penske’s recent dominance continued as Logano’s win gives the team its third consecutive title after Blaney won last year.

Persons: Joey Logano, Logano, Ryan Blaney, Blaney, Jimmie Johnson, ” Logano, “, ”, wasn’t, Alex Bowman’s, “ Congrats, congrats, ” Blaney, Roger, Heck, Hope, William Byron, Tyler Reddick, NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin, Byron, Reddick Organizations: CNN, NASCAR, Phoenix Raceway, NBC, Team Penske, Charlotte Motor, Las Vegas Motor, Ford, Penske, Hendrick Motorsports, 23XI Racing, NBA Hall of Famer Locations: Avondale , Arizona

☆ Basketball is having a moment, and that's good news for Nike
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Nike recently signed a 12-year deal with the NBA, WNBA, and NBA G League. AdvertisementNike is deepening its partnerships with the NBA and WNBA as basketball explodes in popularity in 2024. That's good news for the company as it tries to get back to its sports roots and reinvigorate sales — and as women's basketball becomes increasingly popular. The sportswear giant announced in October that it signed a 12-year agreement with the NBA, WNBA, and NBA G League to be the exclusive uniform and apparel provider for each league. While Nike started as a running brand, its business has historically been linked with basketball after a 1984 collaboration with Michael Jordan.

Persons: Rachel Wolff, —, John Donahoe, Elliott Hill, Michael Jordan, Jordan Brand, Hill, Sue Bird, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, Nike execs, Adam Silver, Nike It's, Goldman Sachs, Nike's, Caitlin Clark, Simeon Siegel, Siegel, Nike, execs, EMARKETER's Wolff, Wolff Organizations: Nike, NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, Service, Paris Olympics, NCAA, Nielsen, ESPN, G League, Adidas, Bloomberg, Business, Street, BMO Capital Markets, BI, BMO Locations: California, Portland , Oregon, Toronto, EMARKETER

☆ The NFL is heading to Germany – and the country has fallen for American football
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Eduardo Tansley | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +11 min

The German balances punditry with his role as the commissioner of the European League of Football, a professional American football league founded in 2020 which has 18 teams split into three conferences. Paid options with increased coverage are now available through DAZN, the NFL League Pass, and RTL+. According to the NFL, there are approximately 19million fans in Germany, with 3.6m (18.9 per cent) following the NFL closely. The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) has 500 registered football teams with more than 70,000 members, according to sports marketing agency SPORTFIVE. There are 14 German players in the NFL Academy, based at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom.

Persons: Holt, ” Patrick Esume, Jürgen Kessler, Esume, ” Esume, Tom Brady, Sebastian Widmann, Daniel Jensen, ” Jensen, ”, Jakob Johnson, Marcel Dabo, Aaron Jones, Amon, Ra St, Brown, Gerrit Meier, Bjoern Werner, Markus Kuhn, Sebastian Vollmer, Duke Dennis, Ian Maule, Jensen, “, Meech Robinson Organizations: American, NFL, Allianz Arena, New York Giants, Carolina Panthers, Frankfurt’s Deutsche Bank Park, RTL, Athletic, Sky Sports, ITV, “, European League of Football, Getty, Hamburg Silver Eagles, Hamburg Blue Devils, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Seattle Seahawks, Munich’s Allianz, Hamburg, NFL Europe, Bundesliga, Soccer, Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, Super, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, Sports Illustrated, Chiefs, New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers, Patriots, Green Bay Packers, Giants, Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings, U.S . Army, Detroit Lions, Colts, Olympic Sports, SPORTFIVE, German Basketball Association, NBA, NFL Academy, Loughborough University, NCAA Division Locations: Germany, Europe, Munich, United Kingdom, American, U.S, DAZN, NFL Europe, German, Frankfurt, America, Mexico, “ St, Las Vegas, Los Angeles

Keep reading to learn where to watch college basketball, including which live streaming services will allow you to watch the most games. Check price at DirecTVHulu + Live TVHulu + Live TV is another popular live TV streaming package that includes ESPN Plus, Disney Plus, and on-demand Hulu in addition to its lineup of live channels. Hulu + Live TV Hulu + Live TV includes over 90 channels, along with Hulu's on-demand library and access to Disney Plus and ESPN Plus. Check price at Peacock TVHow to watch college basketball from anywhereCollege basketball fans traveling outside of the US might have a hard time finding watch options while abroad. Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch college basketball with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one.

Persons: Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, UConn's, Donovan Clingan, we've, There's, Hulu's, Peacock, VPNs, They're, ExpressVPN Organizations: Business, UConn, South Carolina, UConn women's, Iowa, Huskies, NBA, Portland Trail Blazers, ESPN Plus, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN2, ESPN, ESPN3, ESPNU, CBS, CBS Sports Network, NBC, FOX, TNT, Big Ten, ABC, Sling, DirecTV, Hulu, MLB, NHL, NFL, UFC, Disney Plus, SEC, ACC Networks, Sling TV, Sling Orange, Sports, DirecTV Stream, DirecTV Hulu, College Locations: Carolina, FS2

☆ LeBron and Bronny James’ NBA time put on hold as Lakers assign Bronny to G League team
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

The Los Angeles Lakers assigned Bronny James to the team’s G League South Bay Lakers squad on Thursday. Playing a very limited role with the team, Bronny tallied four points in 13 total minutes of playing time. The 20-year-old made history in the Lakers’ season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves in October when he and LeBron became the first father-son duo to appear together in an NBA game. James’ reassignment does not necessarily mean that NBA fans have seen the last of the rookie playing alongside his father in the NBA this season. LeBron’s talked about that.”Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James scored the first points of his NBA career against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 30.

Persons: LeBron James, Bronny James, Bronny, LeBron, James ’, Redick, ” Redick, Rob, LeBron’s, Ken Blaze, Reuters James, James Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Lakers, G, South Bay Lakers, Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, G League, J.J, Associated Press, “, Cleveland Cavaliers, USA, Sports, Reuters, USC Trojans, Trojans, Salt Lake City Stars, LeBron’s Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers Locations: Salt Lake, El Segundo , California

☆ Los Angeles Lakers assign Bronny James to G-League: Report
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

The Los Angeles Lakers will send guard Bronny James to their G-League affiliate beginning Saturday, per ESPN. James will join the South Bay Lakers after staying with the NBA’s Lakers through their game Friday, according to the report. A second-round pick in July’s NBA Draft, James — the son of superstar LeBron James — has appeared in only four NBA games for the Lakers so far this season. LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to his son, Bronny James #9, during a timeout of their preseason game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on Oct. 18, 2024 in San Francisco. After a 3-0 start, Los Angeles has lost four of its last five — all on the road — to drop to 4-4.

Persons: Bronny James, James, James —, LeBron James —, He’s, LeBron James, Ezra Shaw, LeBron, haven’t Organizations: Los Angeles Lakers, League, ESPN, South Bay Lakers, NBA’s Lakers, G, League Lakers, NBA, Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Chase Center, Getty, Minnesota Timberwolves, USC, Memphis Grizzlies, Wednesday, Philadelphia 76ers Locations: San Francisco, Los Angeles

A look at the factors that led Donald Trump to victory and Kamala Harris to an election loss. A fast-growing wildfire spreads in California. How Trump won and Harris lost the electionThe analysis of President-elect Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris began before Election Day had ended. But Donald Trump’s presidential election victory injects new uncertainty into what happens long-term. Fast-moving wildfire tears through California communityA wildfire in Southern California quickly grew to over 14,000 acres, sending firefighters rushing to get residents out of homes and to safety, officials said.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Trump, Harris, Donald Trump's, Joe Biden, ”, Biden, Donald Trump’s, Trevor Johnson, Johnson, Ryan Sun, Steve Ballmer's, they’re, — Andrew Greif, Elizabeth Robinson Organizations: NBA, Trump, Republicans, Howard University, Biden, Republican, NBC, ’, Federal, Wall, “ Firefighters, Intuit, Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Steve Ballmer's Los Angeles Clippers Locations: California, Southern California, Ventura County, Santa Ana, Moorpark, Inglewood , California

UFC media rights are up for renewal next year, and TKO Group Chief Operating Officer Mark Shapiro tells me he thinks Netflix could be getting in the ring. "I think absolutely, they'll be at the table on UFC," Shapiro said in an exclusive CNBC Sport interview. Still, even with the WWE deal, Netflix didn't fully embrace its new role as a platform for live sports. "I think absolutely, they'll be at the table on UFC," Shapiro said in an exclusive CNBC Sport interview. Still, even with the WWE deal, Netflix didn't fully embrace its new role as a platform for live sports.

Persons: Alex Sherman, Mark Shapiro, Shapiro, They've, We've, Ted Sarandos, Sarandos, it's, Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, Netflix hasn't, we're, Tyson, Paul, It's, Vince McMahon, McMahon, He's, he's, –, We're, Dick Clark, Paul Levesque, Dana White, Stan Kasten, Adam Silver, Adam, I'm, That's, Juan Soto, Shohei, Ohtani, Kasten, Jonathan Kraft, Sportico's, Kraft, Babe Ruth, Collect, Ruth, Red Ruth, Deiveson Figueiredo, Brandon Moreno, Louis Grasse Organizations: CNBC, UFC, Netflix, WWE, Disney, MMA, National Football League, NFL, Dick Clark Productions, Golden Globe, –, Professional Bull Riders, Endeavor, PGA Tour, Comcast, Dodgers, NBA, Major League Baseball, New York Yankees, Nice, CNBC Sport, Ham Fighters, Summer, NBC, Tennis, Consumers, New England Patriots, Boise State, Louis Locations: U.S, Canada, It's, Los Angeles, Ohtani's, Hokkaido Nippon, Oregon, Gila, Glendale , AZ

☆ Inside the NBA arena that’s trying to change how fans cheer
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Andrew Greif | Andrew Greif Is A Freelance Sports Journalist. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

Intuit Dome wants to rewire fans’ habits and change the way they’re used to rooting for the home team. “It feels kind of like an NBA Disneyland, versus [Crypto.com Arena, the Clippers’ former home, shared with the Los Angeles Lakers] where it’s a multiteam, multisport arena,” said Oscar Burrows-Rangel, a longtime Clippers fan. Just as unique, however, are the design choices that earn less attention but also affect the customer experience, said longtime Clippers fans who attended the Oct. 23 regular-season opener, against Phoenix. He has said the number of toilets and urinals is three times the number in the average NBA arena. One of the most significant elements about watching a Clippers game that Ballmer aims to change involves what is heard, and what isn’t, in other parts of the building.

Persons: Steve Ballmer, Ballmer, Gary Coronado, ”, Oscar Burrows, Rangel, Ryan Sun, James Harden, Ivica Zubac, ” Burrows, Erica Okeith, ” Okeith, Kirby Lee, Kevin Durant, Okeith, Jason Holzgang, Holzgang, ‘, checkouts, Daniel Albitres, Albitres, “, ” Albitres Organizations: Intuit Dome, Los Angeles Clippers, Microsoft, Clippers, Los Angeles Times, Getty, NBA, Intuit, Los Angeles Lakers, longtime Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Farm, Phoenix, AP, Xbox, Los Angeles Sports Arena, AP Suns, Crypto.com, Suns Locations: INGLEWOOD, Calif, —, Arizona, Atlanta, The, Golden State , New York, Boston

We've compiled everything you need to know about where to watch Warriors vs. Celtics live streams. Whether you're rooting for the Warriors or Celtics, we'll make sure you can tune into tonight's nationally broadcast game. Where to watch Warriors vs. Celtics in the USThe Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics game will air on ESPN in the United States. Check price at FuboWhere to watch Warriors vs. Celtics from anywhereIf you're traveling away from home right now, you can still access your usual viewing options with the help of a VPN. Check price at ExpressVPNWhere to watch Warriors vs. Celtics with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one.

Persons: Steph Curry, We've, we'll, Fubo, ExpressVPN Organizations: Business, Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, Warriors, Celtics, Western Conference, ESPN, Sling, DirecTV, ESPN2, ESPN3, DirecTV Stream Locations: United States

☆ 76ers center Joel Embiid suspended three games for shoving reporter
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been suspended three games for shoving a member of the media, the NBA announced Tuesday. Embiid got into an altercation with Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes after the 76ers’ loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. On Oct. 23, Hayes wrote a column critical of Embiid when Philadelphia revealed that Embiid would not be ready to play at the start of the season. In the column, Hayes referred to Embiid’s son, Arthur, as well as his late brother, whom Arthur is named after. The 76ers are 1-5 in six games without Embiid so far this season.

Persons: Joel Embiid, Embiid, hasn’t, Marcus Hayes, Hayes, Embiid’s, Arthur, “, ” Embiid, Marcus, I’ve, ” Hayes, “ You’re, I’m, ” Joe Dumars, Joel Organizations: Philadelphia 76ers, NBA, Philadelphia, 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies, Embiid, Los Angeles Clippers, “ Locations: Embiid, Philadelphia

☆ Spurs coach Gregg Popovich out indefinitely with health issue
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich will miss an indefinite number of games after suffering a “health issue” on Saturday, ESPN and the Associated Press reported. The Spurs have not announced what the health issue is for Popovich. He’s just not feeling well.”Popovich, 75, is in his 29th season as San Antonio’s head coach. The longest-tenured head coach in the NBA, Popovich is also the league’s all-time wins leader with 1,391. “Mitch did a great job, man,” San Antonio point guard Chris Paul said Saturday.

Persons: Gregg Popovich, Mitch Johnson, Popovich, ESPN’s Shams, “, Johnson, ” Johnson, He’s, ” Popovich, “ Mitch, ”, Chris Paul, it’s, Mitch Organizations: San Antonio Spurs, ESPN, Associated Press, Minnesota Timberwolves, Spurs, Timberwolves, NBA Locations: Antonio’s, ” San Antonio

☆ 76ers’ Joel Embiid reportedly shoves columnist in locker room after game
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid shoved a newspaper columnist during an altercation Saturday, according to multiple reports. The altercation happened in the 76ers’ locker room after the team’s 124-107 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, according to multiple reporters who were in the locker room for a postgame media availability. Embiid reportedly shoved Marcus Hayes, a columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer. In his column, Hayes mentioned Embiid’s son and late brother as reasons for why Embiid should start playing. Before the current season, Embiid said in an effort to help preserve his knees — which have both required surgery in the past — he would “probably never” play in back-to-back games again in his career.

Persons: Joel Embiid, Marcus Hayes, Hayes, Embiid, Embiid’s, he’s, “, ” Embiid, Marcus, I’ve, Kyle Neubeck, Ben Golliver Organizations: Philadelphia 76ers, 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia Inquirer, Sports, Sixers, NBA, Philadelphia Locations: Washington

☆ 76ers’ Embiid reportedly ‘shoves’ reporter after loss; NBA commences investigation
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Homero De La Fuente | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The National Basketball Association is investigating reports that Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid “shoved” a columnist following the team’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. A visibly angry Embiid confronted Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes as reporters entered the Sixers locker room, according to the Associated Press. Embiid reportedly continued mouthing at Hayes, who eventually offered an apology to the 76ers center. CNN has reached out to the Philadelphia 76ers, Embiid’s agent and the Philadelphia Inquirer but did not immediately hear back. “This poor conditioning apparently seems to have delayed his debut this season.”Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, top left, watches from the bench during the 76ers' game.

Persons: Joel Embiid “, ”, Embiid, Marcus Hayes, Hayes, Arthur, “, ” Embiid, mouthing, Hayes ’, Hayes interjected, “ Joel Embiid, ” Hayes, Joel Embiid, Matt Slocum, ’, Marcus, I’ve, Daryl Morey, Nick Nurse, Paul George Organizations: CNN, National Basketball Association, Philadelphia 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia, Sixers, Associated Press, AP, 76ers, NBA, Philadelphia Inquirer, ” Philadelphia 76ers Locations: Hayes

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris' differing styles were on full display during dueling rallies Friday night in Milwaukee, the largest city in one of the nation’s most important swing states. Early in his speech, Trump gave a shout-out to Milwaukee Bucks’ star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was born in Greece. As Trump has stoked new controversy with his recent comments about Republican former Rep. Liz Cheney, Harris again emphasized that she would listen to people who disagree with her. Harris continued to flex her star appeal, featuring musical artist Cardi B at her Milwaukee rally. “Thrilled to be back in this beautiful state,” Trump said.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris, Trump, Giannis Antetokounmpo, mused, “, ” Trump, It’s, stewing, Liz Cheney, I’ll, ” Harris, Cheney, Tucker Carlson, Nikki Haley, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Bobby, Kennedy, Cardi, Joe Biden, ”, Brett Favre, Favre Organizations: Milwaukee Bucks, Republican, NBA, Fair, Trump, Trump Republicans, Democrats, South Carolina Gov, Reading, Republicans, Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Locations: Milwaukee, Wisconsin's, Greece, Wisconsin, Green Bay, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona , Nevada, North Carolina

☆ Why Wall Street is skeptical about Comcast's proposal to ditch its cable networks and pair Peacock with a competitor
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Comcast's Mike Cavanagh said the company will explore ditching its cable networks. AdvertisementComcast said this week it might separate from its cable networks and marry off its streaming service. Mike Cavanagh, Comcast's president, floated the idea Thursday of spinning out cable networks like CNBC and MSNBC into a new firm while holding on to NBC. Several industry analysts said that Comcast could increase its valuation by divorcing itself from its declining cable networks, as it would help emphasize its burgeoning streaming business. "The cable networks likely have little value on their own.

Persons: Comcast's Mike Cavanagh, Peacock, —, Mike Cavanagh, Cavanagh, Jessica Reif Ehrlich, isn't, John Hodulik, Craig Moffett, Moffett, Insider's Peter Kafka, Michael Hodel, Tim Nollen, Rich Greenfield, Greenfield, it's, David Zaslav, WBD, NBCU, Brandon Katz, Max, Katz Organizations: Wall Street, Service, Comcast, CNBC, MSNBC, NBC, Disney, ABC, Bank of America, Warner Bros, UBS, Morningstar, Lightshed Partners, Starz, WBD's, NBA, Paramount, Max Locations: MoffettNathanson, USA

☆ Victor Wembanyama achieves rare ‘5x5’ line for the second time in his career and more from around the NBA
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Victor Wembanyama recorded the second 5x5 game of his career on Thursday to power the San Antonio Spurs to a 106-88 victory over the Utah Jazz. Wembanyama finished with 25 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, five steals and five blocks, becoming just the third player in NBA history with multiple 5x5 games after Hakeem Olajuwon and Andrei Kirilenko. A 5x5 line, a very rare occurrence in the NBA, requires a player to record at least five of a stat in five separate categories, such as points, rebounds, assists, etc. Ja Morant records triple-double in Grizzlies winMorant led the Grizzlies past a struggling Bucks team. Morant recorded 26 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists, including an incredible seated alley-oop pass for a Santi Aldama dunk in the second quarter.

Persons: CNN — Victor Wembanyama, Wembanyama, Hakeem Olajuwon, Andrei Kirilenko, Olajuwon, ” Wembanyama, Tom Osborn, ”, Chris Paul, Collin Sexton, Ja Morant, Morant, Wes Hale, Santi, ” Morant, he’d, ” Aldama, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard’s, Lillard, Doc Rivers, Adrian Griffin, ” Rivers, Clippers Booker, Mark J, Terrill, Devin Booker, Royce O’Neale, Kevin Durant, It’s, James Harden, Norman Powell, Ivica Zubac, Paolo Banchero, Banchero, LeBron James Organizations: CNN, San Antonio Spurs, Utah Jazz, NBA, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Express, Spurs, Jazz, Grizzlies, Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, Suns, Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers, LA, Orlando Magic, Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers, Utah Jazz Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks Locations: Memphis

☆ Wealthy sports fans can now put money into investments tied to their favorite leagues
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Kelly Cloonan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

High-net-worth sports fans can now invest in an index of companies tied to their favorite league. AdvertisementSports fans with money to spare can now reap returns from their favorite leagues thanks to a new investment offering from Morgan Stanley. The Parametric Custom Core Sports League strategy is a portfolio that allows high-net-worth fans to invest a minimum of $250,000 in an index of companies tied to major sports leagues. The offering involves 13 of the biggest sports leagues, from the NFL and NBA to the US Open and Formula 1. Last year, Goldman Sachs unveiled a new unit of dealmakers to pitch investments in teams and stadiums to wealthy clients.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, —, Sandra Richards, Morgan Stanley's, Richards, Marc Lasry, Steve Cohen, Goldman Sachs Organizations: Wall, Service, League, NFL, NBA, US, Women's, Morgan Stanley's Global Sports, Entertainment Division, CNBC, Nielsen Sports, Sports, PGA, Yankees, Citi, JPMorgan

☆ Bronny James scores first points of his NBA career, 21 years and one day after LeBron’s first in the league
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Lakers head coach JJ Reddick finally obliged and put Bronny into game in the fourth quarter to a loud ovation from the Cleveland crowd. With just over two minutes remaining, the younger James gave the crowd the moment they had been waiting for and scored his first career NBA points with a step-back jump shot. The pair made history on the opening day of the season when they became the first father-son duo to appear together in an NBA game. It was a special moment for me for sure.”It was fitting James' first points came against his hometown team. Lynne Sladky/APJalen Brunson had 22 points and nine assists for the Knicks, while Josh Hart had a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds.

Persons: CNN —, James, LeBron James, JJ Reddick, LeBron –, LeBron, Bronny, ” Bronny, ”, Ken Blaze, Reuters Bronny, LeBron’s, ” “ I’ve, “, he’s, Indiana’s, Pascal Siakam, Marc Lebryk, Reuters Siakam, Bennedict Mathurin, Tyrese, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, KAT, Karl, Anthony Towns, Lynne Sladky, AP Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo Organizations: CNN, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, Lakers, NBA, Cavaliers, hometown Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, LeBron, USA, Sports, Reuters, ” Pacers, Celtics, Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics, Eastern, Boston, Pacers, Toronto Raptors, Knicks, New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, AP, Cleveland Cavaliers Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers New York Knicks, Miami Heat Atlanta Hawks, Washington Wizards Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ers Toronto Raptors, Charlotte Hornets Brooklyn Nets, Memphis Grizzlies Orlando Magic, Chicago Bulls San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder New Orleans Pelicans, Golden State Warriors Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Clippers Locations: Cleveland, Akron, Boston, Indiana, Tyrese Haliburton

☆ CNBC Sport: ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro on the most important bet in media
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Alex Sherman | In Alex-Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +19 min

ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro , who I spoke with this week in an exclusive interview, doesn't shy away from that. Other media companies buy sports rights too, but ESPN buys more, and its entire existence is predicated on it. Yes, ESPN+ has existed since 2018, but ESPN+ has always been ESPN Lite, as I discussed in a CNBC documentary we put out earlier this year. "If that deal delivers for us in terms of growing our ratings, growing our reach – we got Flagship rights. "If that deal delivers for us in terms of growing our ratings, growing our reach – we got Flagship rights.

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☆ Gaming giant Take-Two is in talks to sell its Chartboost adtech division
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Lara O'Reilly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Take-Two Interactive is in talks to sell its adtech division Chartboost. AdvertisementTake-Two Interactive, the video games giant behind franchises like "NBA 2K24" and "Grand Theft Auto," is in talks to sell its adtech division Chartboost. Adtech companies AppLovin and LoopMe have emerged as potential buyers for the Chartboost assets, the people said. AdvertisementTake-Two acquired Chartboost through its 2022 $12.7 billion purchase of the mobile gaming company Zynga. AppLovin offers a similar, but larger, business to Chartboost — offering developers adtech to make money from their mobile games and find new users.

Persons: —, LoopMe, AppLovin, It's, Maggie Mesa, LUMA Organizations: AAA, Service, Business, Zynga, Mayfair Equity Partners, LUMA Partners Locations: FarmVille, Chartboost

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