Thursday · November 12, 2026 Vol. I · No. 315
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Jasikevicius: “The first half was painful to watch. Paris was more motivated” After meeting with Putin, Witkoff says new round of peace talks agreed, with European representativ… STAT+: Blackstone backs Pfizer’s bet on monthly obesity treatment Lefèvre after Paris-Fenerbahce: “Hifi never loses confidence, that’s why I trusted him” Perasovic: “We are where we deserve to be. We don’t know how to win these games yet” Russian Police Chief Accused of Running Gang That Abducted Men for Ukraine War Peñarroya after Partizan-Baskonia: “Defense helped us win the game” Tajik, Russian leaders discuss opportunities for cooperation in AI, labor migration Jasikevicius: “The first half was painful to watch. Paris was more motivated” After meeting with Putin, Witkoff says new round of peace talks agreed, with European representativ… STAT+: Blackstone backs Pfizer’s bet on monthly obesity treatment Lefèvre after Paris-Fenerbahce: “Hifi never loses confidence, that’s why I trusted him” Perasovic: “We are where we deserve to be. We don’t know how to win these games yet” Russian Police Chief Accused of Running Gang That Abducted Men for Ukraine War Peñarroya after Partizan-Baskonia: “Defense helped us win the game” Tajik, Russian leaders discuss opportunities for cooperation in AI, labor migration

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Devin Booker is excited for year 12 and the Phoenix Suns’ continuity

Devin Booker kicked off his 12th season for the Phoenix Suns with a new number, but just as cool and as confident as ever. As Booker approaches his 30th birthday in October, he ha…

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Spurs star Dylan Harper, heading into Year 2, already knows he's too good to come off the bench

'I ain't coming off no bench,' Harper, a breakout star of the 2026 playoffs, told GQ in a recent interview

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Warriors Kristaps Porziņģis out indefinitely to open camp

There’s no doubting that the Golden State Warriors will enter the 2026-27 NBA season with a whole lot of talent. Instead, the question with the Dubs has always been whether they c…

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LeBron James begins his 76ers era by making the stakes clear in Philly

'I didn't leave my family to lose in the second round,' James told reporters on media day with his new team

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Titans' Robert Saleh supports Cam Ward, but QB must reward HC's confidence

Tennessee Titans second-year quarterback Cam Ward isn't yet in head coach Robert Saleh's doghouse, despite a 0-3 start.

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Injury Updates: Haliburton, Curry, Luka, Beal, Bulls, More

Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who suffered a torn Achilles tendon during Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals and missed all of last season due to the injury, says he’s fully hea…

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Quentin Grimes believes Lakers can shock people this season

With three starters from last year’s team now gone — LeBron James, Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura — the Los Angeles Lakers have dramatically overhauled their roster, led by a liv…

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Magic Notes: Sweeney, Wagner, Banchero, Isaac, Black, More

The Magic’s roster barely underwent any offseason changes after the team finished eighth in the East and was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in 2025/26. However, Orl…

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Five most interesting moments from NBA media days: Nikola Jokić makes declaration, all eyes on new-look 76ers

Most NBA teams held their media days on Monday as the 2026-27 season approaches

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With mounting pressure, Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla is relishing the ‘unknown’

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla understands what’s ahead for Boston. In fact, he’s anticipating it more than anything else. Mazzulla made that clear when he took the podium Monday…

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Buccaneers' Todd Bowles confirms Baker Mayfield timeline after thumb injury

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost more than just a game when they fell to 0-3 on the season via a 23-16 defeat against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

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Takeaways from the Spurs 2026 Media Day

It’s finally that time! After a shorter offseason than any other this decade but still a long 3 1/2 month wait, it’s finally Media Day for the 2026-27 Spurs. There was definitely …

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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic: ‘I’m Going To Sign Next Year’

Superstar center Nikola Jokic has declined to sign contract extensions with the Nuggets each of the past two offseasons. However, the Serbian big man reiterated on Monday that his…

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Luka Dončić says he ‘really wanted’ Walker Kessler

Amid a busy offseason full of signings, trades and departures, the Los Angeles Lakers’ most notable addition was center Walker Kessler, whom they acquired via sign-and-trade from …

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/28/26

Globe The team enters training camp healthy, Jayson Tatum appreciated Jaylen Brown, and other takeaways from Celtics media day Watch live: Boston Celtics media day It’s a new era …

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Paul George responds to ‘washed’ label: ‘I’m capable of doing those things again’

BOSTON — As he embarks on his Year 17 NBA season, Paul George has heard it all. He knows he’s been counted out by most of the basketball world after several injury-riddled campaig…

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Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell disregarding one of his biggest beliefs by trading J.J. McCarthy to Giants

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell believes franchises bail on their struggling young quarterbacks too often. That didn't stop him from abandoning the J.J. McCarthy expe…

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Patriots' Mike Vrabel addresses injury theory regarding struggles of Drake Maye

Maye has been one of the league's worst starting quarterbacks since he tossed the first of three interceptions in the fourth quarter of New England's Week 1 loss to the Seattle Se…

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Grizzlies Notes: Edey, Morant, Jerome, Peavy, Saunders

Zach Edey continues to progress along the rehab trajectory that the Grizzlies expected and has been medically cleared for on-court activity, according to Chris Herrington of The D…

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Spurs' Stephon Castle says Knicks crowd at MSG was 'underwhelming' in NBA Finals, OKC fans were 'way louder'

Castle thought the road environment in Oklahoma City was a different challenge than in New York City last spring

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Brandon Ingram Has Torn Achilles, Will Miss Start of Season for Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers shared some bad news today. Recently-acquired guard Brandon Ingram will miss the start of the 2026-27 NBA Season due to a partially-torn Achilles tendon. …

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Celtics enter 2026-27 season with strength in numbers

During a question for Brad Stevens to open up the Celtics’ 2026-27 media day, the Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn was searching for a specific word.  It’s a term Stevens used often d…

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The 'NFL rookie receptions record' quiz

How many NFL players with the most catches as a rookie can you name in five minutes?

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Hugo Gonzalez is dressing for the job he wants

Since the Boston Celtics added Paul George to the roster, there have been concerns about his ability to stay healthy. After all, this is a player who suited up for 78 regular-seas…