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Olympic Skier Eileen Gu Makes SI Swimsuit Cover Debut

By Alex Kirschenbaum is a Newsweek reporter covering sports and entertainment content based in Los Angeles. He has in-depth knowledge of all things basketball, particularly the NBA and WNBA. Alex joined Newsweek in 2024 and also has written for Sports …

Vince Carter joins NBC as studio analyst for the 2025-26 NBA season after network landed 11-year rights deal

Basketball Hall of Famer Vince Carter will join NBC Sports as a studio analyst when the NBA debuts on Peacock in October for the 2025-26 season. On Tuesday, the network announced that the eight-time All-Star will be in the studio at least once a week …

Report: Dallas Mavericks will not trade No. 1 overall pick, plan to select Cooper Flagg

According to ESPN’s Tim McMahon, the Dallas Mavericks will not look into trading the No. 1 overall pick after winning Monday night’s NBA Draft Lottery. The plan is to select Duke star Cooper Flagg, bringing a new face of the franchise to Dallas. “After …

NBA teams know injuries happen. Losing stars in playoffs still stings.

Steve Kerr’s Golden State Warriors had just beaten the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, but his tone was somber. Steph Curry had sustained a sprained left hamstring that would sideline him for multiple games. “ …

The Portland Trail Blazers are for sale

PORTLAND, Ore. - The only NBA basketball team in the Northwest is changing hands. The Estate of Paul Allen announced Tuesday the Portland Trail Blazers franchise is for sale. Allen purchased the Trail Blazers for $70 million in 1988. He died in 2018.  …

Zach Randolph at center of alleged domestic violence case

Former NBA player Zach Randolph is being investigated for an alleged domestic violence incident, according to TMZ Sports. The report claims that a woman reported Randolph for an incident that occurred in September in a Los Angeles-area home. She allegedly …

Mavericks Shockingly Win First Pick in 2025 NBA Draft to Take Cooper Flagg

By Noah Camras is a Newsweek contributor based in Los Angeles. His focus is on sports content. Noah has been with Newsweek since March 2024 and previously worked at Sports Illustrated's FanNation and Dodgers Nation. He is a graduate of the University …

How Cooper Flagg Can Help The Dallas Mavericks

Duke's Cooper Flagg (2) dunks the ball as Houston's Terrance Arceneaux (23), Mylik Wilson (8) and ... More Milos Uzan (7) watch during the first half in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, …

Former NBA star Zach Randolph 'under police investigation over claims he attacked a woman in Los Angeles'

By ALEX RASKIN Published: 09:58 EDT, 13 May 2025 | Updated: 10:03 EDT, 13 May 2025 Former NBA All-Star Zach Randolph is reportedly under investigation for an alleged domestic violence incident in the Los Angeles area. As TMZ reports, a woman told police …

B/R: Updated Mock Draft after Mavs get lottery win

Editor’s Note: Find more of Jonathan Wasserman’s coverage of the 2025 Draft on Bleacher Report or to read this article on BleacherReport.com, click here. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NBA or its teams.  (B/R) — We …

Warriors’ Playoff Surge Ignites East Bay Betting Fever

Published in cooperation between Betting News and the East Bay Express The East Bay’s buzzing with Warriors fever, and you’re swept up in the playoff blaze. In last week’s play-in game, Steph Curry’s 37 points and Jimmy Butler’s 38 outshone Ja Morant’s 32, …

LeBron James and Mark Cuban show their true feelings towards Dallas Mavericks getting No1 NBA Draft pick

LEBRON James and Mark Cuban couldn't believe the Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Lottery on Monday night, giving them the No. 1 overall pick. The Mavericks entered the lottery with very low odds of landing the top choice, and they will now get to select a …

Pelicans, despite draft lottery slide, can solidify foundation around Zion Williamson

CHICAGO — The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery was a disaster in almost every way the New Orleans Pelicans could’ve imagined. New Orleans, with about a dozen other teams, went into Monday night with dreams of moving to the top of the draft order and getting an …

NBC Sports adds Vince Carter to NBA broadcast team as a studio analyst

Another Basketball Hall of Famer is joining NBC. One day after announcing Michael Jordan would be a special contributor, NBC Sports revealed Tuesday that Vince Carter will be a studio analyst next season. “I could not be more excited and appreciative to …

Detailing Luke Kennard's free agency status with Grizzlies

Luke Kennard's future with the Memphis Grizzlies is uncertain as he enters free agency. The Grizzlies drafted Cam Spencer, a promising shooter, who could potentially fill Kennard's role if he departs. The Memphis Grizzlies took a swing two years …

Want the No. 1 pick? Just lose a superstar to the Lakers

The Mavericks sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers just before the trade deadline, giving Los Angeles another superstar. Recently, teams who have traded All-Stars to the Lakers specifically have done unusually well in subsequent draft lotteries. In 2019, the New …

Ja Morant reacts as Anthony Edwards goes off in Game 4

Anthony Edwards took over Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors. Edwards went off in the third quarter to help the Timberwolves create a lot of separation, prompting a reaction from Memphis …

Can Cooper Flagg, Paige Bueckers reignite the Dallas basketball culture?

How does one city get so lucky in hoops? The Dallas Wings won the WNBA Draft lottery last November and drafted Connecticut star Paige Bueckers last month. Then on Monday, the Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Draft Lottery. Advertisement Advertisement The …

Fans Say NBA Draft Rigged as Mavericks Can Replace Luka Doncic With Cooper Flagg

Getty Cooper Flagg appears to be on his way to Dallas. The Dallas Mavericks stunned the NBA in February when they traded five-time All-NBA first teamer Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers. The move sparked an open rebellion among Mavericks fans, who …

Rose Bowl Aquatics Center and The City of Pasadena Make a Splash for Water Safety

RBAC Launches Inaugural “Treading for Water Safety” Campaign and Kicks Off 35th Anniversary on International Water Safety Day PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful show of unity and action, the Rose Bowl …

5 Steps to Avoid Picking a Lemon Amid Tariff Turmoil

With 25% tariffs on imports, new car prices are up, driving buyers to used cars and raising the risk of ending up with a costly “lemon.” LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the recent implementation of 25% …

82-Acre Off-Market Texas Tract Available for AI, Crypto and Energy Development

Texas Land Opportunity for Global Investors: 82 acres unzoned Texas land near Dallas for $1.2M. Ideal for global AI, crypto, & BESS investors. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas leads the global surge in AI, …

Mazama Energy & MicroThermal Energy Embarks to Drill Deeper with Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS)

Superhot Rock (SHR) Geothermal Demonstration Project HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MicroSeismic® Inc. (MSI) is proud to announce our first EGS contract in the field with Mazama Energy, Inc. (Mazama) to utilize …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Verizon for $5 Billion Pledge to American Small Businesses

WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly commends Verizon for its bold commitment to invest $5 billion over the next five years in U.S. small business …

MyLegalWin Launches 2025 Honors: Celebrating the Nation’s Top Attorneys and Law Firms Driving Legal Wins Across America

Recognizing the attorneys and law firms behind America’s most trusted legal outcomes—published and updated throughout 2025. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MyLegalWin has officially launched the 2025 rollout of its …

Historic Haitian Film 'July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti' Premieres tomorrow Across Global Theaters

A Final Call to Media Ahead of Haitian Flag Day Weekend NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark cultural moment for Haitian cinema, July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti will premiere in theaters …

Thirty Gang Members and Associates Indicted on Racketeering, Murder, Drug Trafficking, Fraud, and Firearm Charges

An eight-count indictment was unsealed in the Southern District of Georgia charging 30 defendants – all alleged Sex Money Murder (SMM) gang members and associates – with crimes including racketeering (RICO) conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, …

Two Men Sentenced for Real Estate and Tax Fraud

Two men were sentenced to prison today for a wire and tax fraud scheme to obtain title to a $1.3 million home in Roanoke County, Virginia. Herman Estes Jr. of Fieldale Virginia was sentenced to 84 months in prison; his co-conspirator Daniel Heggins of …

Former West Virginia Supervisory Correctional Officer Sentenced to more than 17 Years in Prison on Conspiracy and ...

Chad Lester, a former Lieutenant at the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver, West Virginia, was sentenced today for his role in covering up an assault by correctional officers that resulted in the death of inmate Quantez Burks on March 1, 2022. Lester, 35, of …

Leader of Prolific Guatemalan Drug Trafficking Organization and Guatemalan Politician Who Supplied Tons of Cocaine to ...

Today, Freddy Arnoldo Salazar Flores of Guatemala, a representative of the Central American Parliament, made his initial appearance in federal court in the District of Columbia. Salazar Flores voluntarily returned from abroad to the United States on May 14 …

Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Chicago-Area Tax Preparer for Allegedly Fabricating Credits, Expenses, and ...

Note: View the complaint here. The Justice Department filed a complaint in a federal court in Chicago today seeking to permanently bar tax preparer Stacy Thomas, of Orland Park, Illinois, individually and doing business as Rapid Tax Refunds LLC, Rapid Tax …

Javier Palomares, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Verizon for $5 Billion Pledge to American Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly commends Verizon for its bold commitment to invest $5 billion over the next five years in U.S. small business suppliers …

NMAC Demands Immediate Action from Secretary Rubio on Lifesaving PEPFAR Concerns at Senate Oversight Hearing

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With millions of lives at stake and the Senate about to hold a critical oversight hearing, NMAC is calling on Secretary Marco Rubio to provide direct, immediate answers regarding …

Yxstian Gutierrez, Chairman of IEHP Board of Directors, Visits Autism Behavior Services Inc.

Autism Behavior Services Inc. hosted IEHP Chair Yxstian Gutierrez to explore the autism community's challenges and successes in Riverside and San Bernardino. RIVERSIDE, CA , CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Autism …

Audiobook Release: The Broken Whistle Examines Systemic CIA Whistleblower Protection Failures

The Broken Whistle, a Central Intelligence Agency exposé on whistleblower reprisals, is now available on Amazon Audible audiobook. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The award-winning The …

Adult Education: The Hidden Engine of America's Comeback Story

COABE Shines a Light on the Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning BRADENTON, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COABE is calling attention to this unsung hero of America’s recovery story. With more than 43 million U.S. …

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a Special Screening of 'Centered: Joe Lieberman' Documentary

Followed by Q&A with Director Jonathan Gruber and the Senator’s Children, Matt & Rebecca Lieberman Tuesday, May 20 · 6:00 PM · Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In celebration …

May Mental Health Month: A Red Circle Launches National Arts & Wellness Hub to Support Youth Healing Through Creativity

The Creative Spot in Ferguson blends art, music, & therapy into replicable, community-led solution for youth mental wellness and trauma recovery. FERGUSON, MO, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ten years after Ferguson’s …

Justice Department Hosts 32nd Annual Federal Interagency Holocaust Remembrance Program