Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58: Masai Ujiri, Joel Embiid, more reflect on big man's legacy in Africa and beyond
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'Larger than life' Mutombo, 58, dies of brain cancer
Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, the "larger than life" center who played 18 NBA seasons, has died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the league announced Monday.5 minutes ago -
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NBA media day: Knicks, Wolves talk KAT trade; Embiid honors Mutombo
Here's what we learned from the 2024-25 NBA media day as players and coaches from across the league prepare for the season.19 minutes ago - NBA -
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A concert and 30 new homes mark Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday and long legacy of giving
A benefit concert and the construction of 30 new homes are among the many celebrations marking President Jimmy Carter’s unprecedented 100th birthday on Oct. 147 minutes ago -
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California Bans Legacy Preferences at Private Universities
The change will affect Stanford University, the University of Southern California and other private colleges in the state.58 minutes ago - California -
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Dikembe Mutombo, Basketball Hall of Famer and NBA global ambassador, dies at 58
Beloved finger-wagging Hall of Fame center Dikembe Mutombo, one of basketball's most feared shot blockers and admired humanitarians, died after fighting brain cancer, officials said Monday.3 hours ago - NBA -
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Hunger in Haiti reaches famine levels as gangs squeeze life out of the capital and beyond
A new report has found that nearly 6,000 people in Haiti are starving, with nearly half the country’s population of more than 11 million people experiencing crisis levels of hunger or worse, as ...3 hours ago -
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Reflecting on 12 amazing years of golf from Jordan Spieth at Chambers Bay to the 150th Open at St. Andrews
Plus, why the Ryder Cup stands apart as a unique and captivating event3 hours ago -
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California bans legacy admissions in all colleges, universities
California has become the fourth state to ban legacy admissions. The move comes after the SCOTUS decision to limit affirmative action.3 hours ago - California -
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Judge strikes down Georgia ban on abortions, allowing them to resume beyond 6 weeks into pregnancy
Judge strikes down Georgia ban on abortions, allowing them to resume beyond 6 weeks into pregnancy3 hours ago -
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Embiid drops '25 to 30' with playoff health as goal
Sixers center Joel Embiid, who has lost "25 to 30 pounds" this offseason, said his goal is to make sure he stays healthy for the playoffs. "This year is all about that," he said.3 hours ago -
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Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58: Integral part of Georgetown's legacy of big men was 'larger than life'
Along with Patrick Ewing before him and Alonzo Mourning after, Mutombo was part of a run of Hoya centers who dominated college basketball4 hours ago -
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Dikembe Mutombo, a Towering N.B.A. Presence, Dies at 58
Coming late to basketball, he nevertheless found stardom, retiring with the second-most blocked shots in league history. He devoted much of his life to humanitarian causes.4 hours ago -
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Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58: Masai Ujiri, Joel Embiid, more reflect on big man's legacy in Africa and beyond
'That guy is a giant,' an emotional Urjiri said, 'an incredible person'5 hours ago -
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NBA legend Mutombo dies from brain cancer aged 58
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo dies from brain cancer at the age of 58.5 hours ago - NBA -
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WATCH: Dikembe Mutombo’s legacy on and off the court
Sportswriter Marc Spears says the late legendary center was “more than just a basketball player.”6 hours ago -
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Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58: Hall of Famer, legendary NBA shot blocker battled brain cancer
Mutombo was a four-time Defensive Player of the Year6 hours ago - NBA -
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'Just a great human being': Joel Embiid, Adam Silver, Pau Gasol and more react to death of Dikembe Mutombo
On Monday, the basketball world mourned the loss of Mutombo, a Hall of Famer and humanitarian known for his feats both on and off the court.7 hours ago -
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No more excuses for Erik ten Hag as Man United slump worsens
There's now a real possibility that Erik ten Hag is in the last days of his time as Man United manager. And there's no one else he can blame for that.7 hours ago -
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Madrid derby draw yields drama, Man United misery, more: Marcotti recaps the weekend
The weekend's big game -- Atlético 1-1 Real Madrid -- was notorious for fan unrest and not on-field excellence, while Man United lost heavily to Spurs and Bayern Munich 'won' Saturday's draw with ...7 hours ago - Premier League -
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Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Hall of Famer and humanitarian, dies at 58
Former NBA star’s diagnosis was revealed two years ago Center was known for charity work in US and Africa Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, whose towering presence dominated basketball ...8 hours ago - NBA -
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Hall of Fame basketball player Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58 from brain cancer
Hall of Fame basketball player Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58 from brain cancer8 hours ago -
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Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer
Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday after a battle with brain cancer, the league ...8 hours ago -
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Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Hall of Famer, dies at 58
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.8 hours ago - NBA -
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Dikembe Mutombo, NBA legend and Hall of Famer, dies of brain cancer at 58
Mutombo was surrounded by his family when he passed.8 hours ago - NBA -
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Five things you may have missed from Week 4: Historic QB starts, big plays on punts, heroic heaves and more
A look at some of the most exciting moments from across the NFL this week8 hours ago -
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As Mexico’s President Steps Down, Some Laud His Legacy, but Others Fear It
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador lifted millions out of poverty while eroding democratic norms, allowing his nationalist political movement to expand its sway.9 hours ago -
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No arrests in South Africa mass shootings as death toll rises to 18
One more person has died from mass shootings at two houses in a South African village over the weekend, bringing the death toll to 1810 hours ago -
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Business - MarketWatch
Goldilocks stock-market rally needs jobs data that’s neither too hot nor too cold
Stock-market investors got what they wanted when the Federal Reserve delivered an extra-large September rate cut — the risk now is that strong jobs data in the week ahead could be too much of a ...12 hours ago -
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Kishida's legacy: Scandals and compromise at home, global respect for security and diplomacy
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will resign Tuesday, handing over leadership to his successor Shigeru Ishiba, who says he plans to call a snap election for Oct. 2715 hours ago -
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'Kris is still saving lives,' says twin of late breast cancer campaigner
Maren Sheldon says her sister Kris - founder of charity Coppafeel - was a "beacon of hope" for many people.21 hours ago -
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List: 47 more Big Lots stores across 25 states set to close; total surpasses 350
More than 30 Big Lots stores have already permanently closed.Yesterday -
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Pope Francis denounces military attacks that go "beyond morality"
Pope Francis, who didn't mention Israel by name and said he was speaking in general terms, said that "the defense must always be proportional to that attack."Yesterday -
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'Saturday Night Live' Season 50 premiere reflects a re-energized election season
"Saturday Night Live" kicked off a historic 50th season by having beloved show veterans join its contemporary talents to present a satirical view of the re-energized election season.Yesterday