Dead Sixers, Franz’s growth, feisty Clippers, Fox’s hot scoring & Cavs Celtics battle

The man battling Nigeria’s 'witch-hunters'

How one man is trying to protect people accused of witchcraft from lynchings and abuse.

Firefighters battle wildfires on both coasts

From New Jersey to California, wildfires are continuing to rage on both coasts and despite current weather conditions offering some relief, the situation is far from over. NBC News’ George Solis ...

AI, politics and the battle against misinformation

Discussion of the political impact of artificial intelligence from the FT’s Future of AI summit

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Inside the battle to be Trump’s Treasury secretary

Plus, Chinese ambassador to the US struggles to connect with president-elect’s inner circle

World - Financial Times - 6 hours ago

NBA betting storylines: Money on Celtics, Knicks and ... Bronny?

How will load management impact lines? Who are bettors supporting most heading into the season?

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Celtics raise banner 18 as franchise greats look on

It took 16 years, but the Celtics officially raised banner 18 to the TD Garden rafters Tuesday night, as franchise legends and a sellout crowd looked on.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

The Symbolism Behind the Boston Celtics’ 18th Championship Banner

A ceremony honoring the 2024 N.B.A. champions proved the league’s hierarchy has returned to its ancestral roots, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 23

Payton Pritchard is thriving as a momentum shifter for Celtics

Payton Pritchard's "gut punch" buzzer-beater vs. the Bucks was the latest example of the Celtics guard shifting the energy off the bench.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Celtics coach suggests fighting should be allowed in the NBA

Boston's Joe Mazzulla, the youngest NBA head coach, says, "What's more entertaining than a little scuffle?" The answer is layered and uncomfortable.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Celtic slip into their 'A-game' as Aberdeen get reality check

Brendan Rodgers says Celtic "had to bring our A-game" to deliver the first defeat of Jimmy Thelin's Aberdeen reign with a resounding 6-0 win that seals a place in the Scottish League Cup final.

Can Celtic quell 'desperate' RB Leipzig?

Celtic are looking for three successive home wins in the Champions League for the first time since 2007, but RB Leipzig are fighting for their lives in the competition, writes Tom English.

Celtics' Brown returning after four games out

Celtics wing Jaylen Brown is available to play against the Bucks after missing four games with a strained left hip flexor.

Sports - ESPN - November 10

Celtic to host Rangers in SWPL Cup semi-finals

Holders Rangers will take on Celtic in the SWPL Cup semi-finals, with Hibernian facing Aberdeen in the other last-four tie.

Welsh advert causes Celtic confusion in Glasgow

A large billboard partly in Welsh appears in Glasgow advising customers what to do in a power cut.

Celtics to celebrate title at White House on Thu.

The Celtics will be making their trip to the White House to celebrate winning their record-setting 18th NBA championship with President Joe Biden on Thursday.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

LeBron and Bronny James get bitter Ohio homecoming during Lakers' blowout loss to Cavs

LeBron James led the Lakers with 26 points and Bronny James scored his first NBA points, but Cleveland attacked and rolled to a lopsided win.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Mitchell's last-second jumper helps Cavs stay unbeaten with 114-113 win at Milwaukee

Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points and hit a jumper with three-tenths of a second left and the Cleveland Cavaliers remained unbeaten with a 114-113 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night

Sports - ABC News - November 2

Bucks' Bobby Portis says home was burglarized during game vs. Cavs: 'They took most of my prized possessions'

Portis posted security footage of the alleged incident on social media

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Power Rankings: Edwards and Jokic hit early-season struggles while Cavs climb

Two weeks into the season, some teams have had surprising slips while others are ascending the ranks.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

NBA winners and losers: Giannis' 'joke' doesn't land, Lakers bench D'Angelo Russell, Cavs stay perfect

We're taking a look at the biggest winners and losers from the last week in the NBA

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

76ers' Joel Embiid struggles in season debut vs. Knicks, wants to play in second half of back-to-back vs. Cavs

Embiid previously said he may never play in back-to-backs for the rest of his career

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

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