Friday · November 13, 2026 Vol. I · No. 316
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Mauricio Pochettino leads USMNT in two-game farewell against Haiti after taking Manchester United j… Merz's call to include funds for Ukraine in seven-year EU budget rebuffed David Benavidez admits there are two fighters he would struggle to knock out Churchill’s WWII bunker opens to visitors — newspaper Banks bar Chinese and Hong Kong investors from Anthropic IPO over US export controls The Guardian view on press freedom: authoritarians target journalism because it matters | Editorial Are board games making a comeback this Christmas? Who lives in a sponge under the sea? Tiny Caribbean fish and their microscopic neighbors Mauricio Pochettino leads USMNT in two-game farewell against Haiti after taking Manchester United j… Merz's call to include funds for Ukraine in seven-year EU budget rebuffed David Benavidez admits there are two fighters he would struggle to knock out Churchill’s WWII bunker opens to visitors — newspaper Banks bar Chinese and Hong Kong investors from Anthropic IPO over US export controls The Guardian view on press freedom: authoritarians target journalism because it matters | Editorial Are board games making a comeback this Christmas? Who lives in a sponge under the sea? Tiny Caribbean fish and their microscopic neighbors

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Dion Waiters forgot airport check-in after private flights

Dion Waiters says the financial success he experienced during his NBA career completely changed the way he traveled, including keeping him away from commercial airports for years.…

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J.R. Smith bought Ferrari with championship check

J.R. Smith turned part of the celebration surrounding Cleveland’s 2016 NBA championship into a memorable personal purchase, using his title-related check to buy a Ferrari F12. The…

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Tristan Thompson credits Rich Paul for $82M deal

Tristan Thompson credits Rich Paul’s negotiating strategy with turning a four-year, $52 million offer from the Cleveland Cavaliers into a five-year deal worth $82 million. When Cl…

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Carmelo Anthony picks Redeem Team over Dream Team

Carmelo Anthony believes the 2008 U.S. Olympic “Redeem Team” would have defeated the legendary 1992 Dream Team in a head-to-head matchup. The 2008 squad featured a younger generat…

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Bradley Beal weighed money against championship aspirations

Bradley Beal faced a major career decision when weighing whether to remain with the Washington Wizards or pursue an opportunity elsewhere. The financial difference between the two…

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Spencer Dinwiddie on becoming G-League’s LeBron James

Spencer Dinwiddie described the dramatic change in treatment an NBA player can experience when temporarily sent to the G League. A player sitting near the end of an NBA bench may …

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Spencer Dinwiddie bought rare Koenigsegg after payday

Spencer Dinwiddie celebrated his new contract with the Washington Wizards by placing an order for an exceptionally rare hypercar. After agreeing to a three-year, $54 million deal …

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JaVale McGee reveals breaking point with Shaquille O’Neal

JaVale McGee says his frustration with Shaquille O’Neal and Shaqtin’ a Fool reached its breaking point when a routine missed layup was used on the popular blooper segment. McGee h…

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Kawhi Leonard rejected Heat interest before Raptors trade

The Miami Heat were reportedly among several teams that explored the possibility of acquiring Kawhi Leonard before he ultimately landed with the Toronto Raptors. Miami was not alo…

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Jared McCain prioritizes basketball over music career

Jared McCain is keeping his attention on basketball rather than exploring a music career, although he is not completely ruling out the possibility of releasing songs someday. The …

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Dario Saric targets missing EuroLeague championship

Individual numbers are no longer Dario Saric’s main priority as he begins his second stint with Anadolu Efes. After experiencing NBA playoff basketball and reaching the NBA Finals…

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Dario Saric discusses role under Pablo Laso

After playing for several NBA organizations, Dario Saric is returning to European basketball with a clear idea of how Anadolu Efes coach Pablo Laso intends to use him. Rather than…

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Dario Saric recalls shock of unexpected NBA trade

Dario Saric spent a decade in the NBA, but one of the most difficult moments came relatively early in his career when the Philadelphia 76ers unexpectedly traded him to the Minneso…

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Dario Saric explains why he returned to Anadolu Efes

Dario Saric has returned to Anadolu Efes 10 years after leaving the Turkish club for the NBA. Now 32, the Croatian forward believes he is coming back to an organization with a dif…

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Maccabi Tel Aviv remains unable to host

Maccabi Tel Aviv and the other Israeli teams competing in EuroLeague competitions will continue playing their home games outside Israel, with no immediate change to the current ar…

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Panathinaikos tops first 2026-27 EuroLeague Power Rankings

The 2026-27 EuroLeague season begins with Panathinaikos at the top of the Power Rankings. Despite dealing with several preseason injuries, their expensive roster, experienced lead…

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Mike James earns MVP as Efes triumphs

Anadolu Efes captured the VTB United League SuperCup with an 88-82 victory over Lokomotiv Kuban, as Mike James delivered the biggest performance of the final. James finished with …

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Chris Finch details LaMelo Ball’s impact on Timberwolves

The new point guard could improve Minnesota’s pace and ball movement, while Anthony Edwards remains central to the offense The post Chris Finch details LaMelo Ball’s impact on Tim…

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Nico Laprovittola powers Joventut to Super Cup

Joventut Badalona ended its long wait for silverware by beating Barça 101–87 in the Endesa Super Cup final, securing its first trophy since 2008. Nico Laprovittola delivered the d…

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Chris Finch sees potential in Joan Beringer

The Minnesota Timberwolves will enter the new season with a significantly different group of big men, creating an opportunity for Joan Beringer to take on a larger role during his…

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Kwame Brown questions LeBron James in big moments

The former No. 1 pick credits LeBron’s longevity but does not place him alongside Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant The post Kwame Brown questions LeBron James in big moments appeare…

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Luka Doncic shares emotional message for daughters

Luka Doncic is leaving Slovenia behind as his attention turns toward the start of another season with the Los Angeles Lakers, but the trip back to the United States comes with a d…

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Why Steve Kerr’s return matters for the Warriors

Steve Kerr will remain in charge of the Golden State Warriors after deciding to return for another two seasons, extending a partnership with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green that …

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Kwame Brown on LeBron James: “In big moments I see him as regular”

Kwame Brown has offered a pointed assessment of LeBron James, arguing that James’ extraordinary longevity has driven much of his statistical résumé while questioning how he compar…