Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Star Known for his Height and Heart, Dies at 58
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Bills Hall of Famer Billy Shaw dies at 85
Shaw retired in 1969, a year before the NFL-AFL merger.51 minutes ago -
Sports - ESPN
Sources: Japanese star Sugano heading to MLB
Tomoyuki Sugano is heading to MLB after a renaissance season in Japan that has seen him post a 1.67 ERA over 24 starts for the Yomiuri Giants, sources told ESPN.56 minutes ago - Japan -
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Businessman convicted of cheating ex-NBA star Dwight Howard out of millions in scam to buy WNBA team
A Georgia businessman has been convicted of cheating former NBA stars Dwight Howard and Chandler Parsons of $8 million after a trial in Manhattan federal court1 hour ago - WNBA -
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'I felt my heart was going to stop': At the scene of an IDF strike in Beirut
An apparent attempted assassination tore through a Beirut tower block, far from Hezbollah's base.3 hours ago -
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Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Star Known for his Height and Heart, Dies at 58
The 7’2” player won friends while blocking their shots, and won fans for his towering presence as a trailblazer off the court.4 hours ago - NBA -
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Celtics beat the Nuggets 107-103 in the NBA's preseason opener at Abu Dhabi
The NBA returned to the Persian Gulf on Friday for the third consecutive year4 hours ago - NBA -
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Canadian child dies from rabies after bat found in bedroom
It marks the first domestically-acquired case of human rabies in Ontario since 1967.5 hours ago -
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NBA Legend Michael Jordan Just Sued Nascar. The Sport (and the Business of the Sport) Will Never Be the Same
A recently filed federal antitrust suit shows Nascar must have ‘made it personal’ for Michael Jordan.8 hours ago -
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Child dies from rabies after bat found in room, officials say
"The parents looked, didn't see any signs of a bite or scratches or saliva, and didn't seek getting a rabies vaccine," a health official said.9 hours ago -
Health - The New York Times
Stories of Marijuana’s Little-Known Harms: ‘It Took Over Everything’
A growing number of marijuana users in the U.S. are experiencing severe health problems like these.11 hours ago -
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Five reasons to watch NBA preseason: Potential LeBron-Bronny debut, first glimpse of new-look Knicks and more
The games may not count, but there are still plenty of storylines to keep your eye on this preseason12 hours ago - NBA -
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Unclear how daughter of tech tycoon died on Sicily yacht, inquest hears
The inquests into the British tech tycoon, his 18-year-old daughter and two other victims of the yacht sinking have opened.14 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Blasts Shake Beirut as Israel Targets Remaining Hezbollah Leaders, Officials Say
Israeli officials said warplanes bombed an underground bunker where senior Hezbollah officials were meeting, including the presumed successor to the group’s recently assassinated leader.15 hours ago - Israel -
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Jay J. Armes, Private Eye With a Superhero Story, Dies at 92
With steel hooks for hands and a flamboyant personality, Mr. Armes captured the attention, and scrutiny, of reporters across the nation.20 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trump on Melania's abortion rights comment: 'You have to stick with your heart'
Former President Trump said in an interview that he told Melania Trump that she's "got to write what you believe" regarding her apparent pro-choice stance on abortion in her memoir that's set to ...21 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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European football: TNS battle before Fiorentina defeat, Hearts snatch late win
Welsh side hold out for 65 minutes before losing 2-0 Hearts stun Dinamo Minsk | Larne lose in Molde The New Saints put up impressive resistance before falling to a 2-0 defeat against ...Yesterday - Europe -
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On the road: Plenty of NBA teams mixing the grind of training camp with resort life
The Cleveland Cavaliers were hitting golf balls into a lake and some people couldn’t figure out whyYesterday - NBA -
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NBA icon and NASCAR owner Michael Jordan suing circuit
Two racing teams, one owned by basketball legend Michael Jordan, filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, accusing NASCAR operators of being "monopolistic bullies" who line the pockets of the ...Yesterday - NASCAR -
Tech - GameSpot
Ubisoft's Effort To Save Star Wars Outlaws Continues With Huge Patch
Ubisoft hasn't been shy about admitting that Star Wars Outlaws didn't have the strong launch that the company was hoping for. Some reports have stated that Star Wars Outlaws only sold 1 million ...Yesterday -
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Star-in-the-making Ekitike, Eintracht to test Bundesliga leaders Bayern
For the second straight weekend, Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich will meet No. 2 in the table. Can Eintracht Frankfurt go one better than Leverkusen?Yesterday -
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How Daniel Ricciardo Became a Formula 1 Star Like No Other
The Australian driver departs the sport with a legacy that statistics can’t define, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Yesterday -
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NASCAR star Greg Biffle delivers supplies by helicopter for stranded Helene victims
Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle has been using a private helicopter to deliver supplies to stranded victims of Hurricane Helene in parts of western North Carolina.Yesterday - NASCAR -
World - The New York Times
Masamitsu Yoshioka, Last Pearl Harbor Bombardier, Dies at 106
He was 23 years old when he took part in the attack that triggered America’s declaration of war against Japan. He rarely spoke publicly about it.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Revealed: CEO at heart of US ports strike made crude attacks on Biden and Democrats
David Adam of USMX made coarse remarks about president and appeared to endorse rightwing conspiracy theory. An executive representing ports where tens of thousands of workers went on strike this ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
World - The Guardian
Musk’s millions in rightwing gifts began earlier than previously known – report
X owner has spent tens of millions to fund conservative causes including anti-immigrant and anti-transgender ads. Elon Musk has given tens of millions of dollars to rightwing groups in recent ...Yesterday -
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Rare whale died of chronic entanglement in Maine fishing gear
Federal authorities say a rare whale found dead off Massachusetts earlier this year died as a result of entanglement in Maine lobster fishing gearYesterday -
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WWII destroyer dubbed "Ghost Ship of the Pacific" found off California
The USS Stewart, once called the "Ghost Ship of the Pacific," served in both the U.S. and Japanese navies during World War II.Yesterday - California -
Tech - GameSpot
New PC Game Bundle Has Stalker Collection - Catch Up For Cheap Before Heart Of Chernobyl
It's the start of a new month, and Fanatical is kicking things off with the October 2024 edition of its Platinum Collection bundle deal. Like other Fanatical build-your-own bundle promotions, ...Yesterday -
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Jason Kelce unleashes satirical rant about 'nerds,' statistics in the NFL on New Heights podcast
Kelce said 'nerds are losers ... stats are losers,' then he explained his comedic stylingsYesterday - NFL -
Sports - The New York Times
Tennis Stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner Are in Their Own Galaxy
Their rivalry might transcend the sport, and at the moment, nobody else in the men’s game can match their talent.Yesterday -
Sports - The New York Times
Can a New Knicks Star Change the Balance of Power in the N.B.A.?
The Boston Celtics are the reigning champions, but no team had a louder offseason than the Knicks, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Yesterday -
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Another Woman Dies in Childbirth at Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn
After the death of a 24-year-old woman, Woodhull Hospital could face questions, for the third time since 2020, about the safety of its labor and delivery floor.Yesterday -
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2024 NBA offseason grades, player movement: Knicks go all in with massive trades, Lakers don't move the needle
Keeping track of who's in and who's out for every NBA team and assessing the impact of the movesYesterday - NBA -
Tech - GameSpot
Star Citizen Dev Is Forcing Employees To Work Seven Days A Week - Report
For a game that's still technically in pre-release early access, Star Citizen has amassed a large following and its own annual convention, CitizenCon. But even though the full release isn't on ...Yesterday -
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Sneak peek: The Depraved Heart Murder
ALL NEW: A surgeon is accused of drugging his girlfriend in order to control her. "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports Saturday, Oct. 5 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.Yesterday -
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A passionate tale starring Lady Gaga
Club singer Ally falls for country star Jackson, but his alcoholism derails their careers.September 24