Does the NBA Cup need star power or does Las Vegas sell itself?

NBA Cup semifinal matchups in Las Vegas: Thunder-Rockets, Bucks-Hawks

Winning the NBA Cup won’t bring a championship parade to Oklahoma City or Houston or Atlanta or Milwaukee

ABC News - 8h

Trae Young, Hawks hoping to win big in Vegas at the NBA Cup semifinals

Trae Young might be the NBA’s biggest enigma

ABC News - 10h

Why does McKinsey still get hired? | Peter O'Toole

The famed consulting firm is expected to pay a $600m settlement over its role in the US opioid crisis. But the company’s problems don’t start there. In late 2005, I was in a Tokyo meeting room with ...

The Guardian - 22h

Beshear says he does not support taxpayer-funded surgeries for transgender inmates

Kentucky's Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday said he does not support using taxpayer dollars for gender-affirming surgery for transgender inmates as the state's corrections department looks ...

The Hill - 13h

Does the NBA Cup need star power or does Las Vegas sell itself?

The NBA In-Season Tournament semifinals and final debuted last season in Las Vegas

ABC News - 13h

Does the UK have enough workers to ‘get Britain building’?

The Labour government dreams of kick-starting a housebuilding boom, but the construction sector relies heavily on migrants to plug a skills gap

Financial Times - 1d

Where does the government want 1.5 million new homes?

The government wants 370,000 new homes built in England each year to tackle a housing shortage.

BBC News - 1d

When is World Cup qualifying draw and how does it work?

European teams will discover their 2026 World Cup qualifying opponents on Friday - how does it work?

BBC News - 1d

Rolling the dice on his way to Las Vegas, Trae Young shows he's always a safe bet at MSG

Trae Young was dribbling out the clock when he leaned down toward New York's center-court logo and pretended he was shooting dice

ABC News - 2d

Belichick to North Carolina?! What does this mean for college football?

What will be some of Belichick's biggest challenges at UNC?

ESPN - 2d

Where does NBA fine money go? Jaylen Brown wants more player control

Jaylen Brown gave a thoughtful answer when asked about the $25,000 fine he received last week and what happens to that money.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Surging Bucks set eyes on Cup in return to Vegas

Giannis Antetokounmpo says the Bucks, who lost in the in-season tournament semifinals last season, have "unfinished business" as they head to Las Vegas.

ESPN - 2d

Bucks beat Magic 114-109 to return to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points, Damian Lillard had nine of his 28 in the final minute and the Milwaukee Bucks returned to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas by beating the Orlando Magic ...

ABC News - 3d

Thunder ready to use Las Vegas, NBA Cup to assert themselves as Western Conference's superpower

After losing to the Mavs in the playoffs last year, the Thunder blasted them in the NBA Cup quarterfinals

CBS Sports - 3d

Brooks Koepka anticipates Ryder Cup vibe in LIV vs. PGA Tour match in Las Vegas

Brooks Koepka is expecting Ryder Cup vibes when LIV Golf gets to square off against PGA Tour stars in Las Vegas next week

ABC News - 3d

Walgreens shares pop on report pharmacy chain could sell itself to PE firm Sycamore

Walgreens and Sycamore have been discussing a deal that could be completed early next year, The Wall Street Journal reported.

CNBC - 3d

NBA Cup Power Rankings: How the remaining 8 teams stack up

Gone are the Cavs and the Celtics. Somehow, the injury-ravaged Magic are still playing for the title. With the quarterfinals starting tonight, let's evaluate the field.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

South Korea's democracy held after a 6-hour power play. What does it say for democracies elsewhere?

A short-lived martial law decree by South Korea's leader last week raised worries about budding authoritarianism around the world

ABC News - 4d

Soto does the unimaginable by leaving Yankees for Mets

The Yankees have operated as a big-spending behemoth for decades. After losing Juan Soto to the crosstown Mets, they aren't even the top dogs in their own city.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

USC to close its first Big Ten season by playing Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl

USC will close it season in the same venue it kicked off, taking on Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 27.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

UFC 310 odds, predictions, time, Las Vegas card: Pantoja vs. Asakura picks from proven MMA expert

SportsLine's Daniel Vithlani reveals his picks for the UFC 310: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Asakura fight card from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday

CBS Sports - 6d

As the Formula 1 Season Comes to an End, So Does Ferrari’s Formidable Duo

Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz clicked quickly as teammates, but the fan-favorite driver pairing will part ways after the 2024 season finale.

The New York Times - 6d

Playing in 55% of Miami's games, does Messi deserve MLS MVP?

In the NFL, NBA, MLB or NHL, no one has won the MVP while playing in less than 70% of their team's games, so why does Lionel Messi deserve MLS' honor?

ESPN - 6d

What does the middle want? Effective leadership and results.

No Labels has identified 10 core beliefs that enjoy widespread support among the middle of the electorate, including strong borders, equality of opportunity, equality under the law and affordable ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

The A’s Near Agreement for $1.75 Billion Las Vegas Stadium

A groundbreaking on the new A’s stadium is likely by the 2028 season.

Inc. - Dec. 6

The A's clear the last major hurdle for a $1.75 billion Las Vegas stadium

The Las Vegas Stadium Authority approved the lease, non-relocation and development documents Thursday to clear the last major hurdles for the Athletics to construct a stadium on the Strip and bring ...

ABC News - Dec. 5

MLS Cup final 2024: How do the LA Galaxy replace star creator Riqui Puig against New York Red Bulls?

The former Barcelona man tore his ACL in their last game but continued playing and delivered a crucial assist

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Dismissal of Trump’s criminal cases does not prevent future prosecutions in 2029

Both cases involve dismissals “without prejudice,” an important legal distinction.

The Hill - Dec. 5

Where does the Syrian Civil War go from here?

Even the brightest experts, with the most well-connected contacts, didn’t see such a decisive military maneuver coming nearly 14 years into the Syrian Civil War.

The Hill - Dec. 5

Does Linda McMahon need to be an educator to lead the Department of Education?

President-elect Donald Trump's education secretary nominee, Linda McMahon, is under a microscope for her lack of experience in schools.

ABC News - Dec. 5

How does the new Club World Cup work & why is it so controversial?

Everything you need to know about the revamped Club World Cup set to take place in summer 2025.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Does the UFC even care if Conor McGregor fights again?

Dana White said "late 2025" for Conor McGregor's return before his sexual assault verdict. Has that changed? And really, does it even matter?

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

New PS5 Update Out Now, Here's What It Does

The latest PlayStation 5 firmware update has landed, and while it doesn't have any massive new features or improvements, the update has some notable and useful inclusions.. First off, the update ...

GameSpot - Dec. 4

Dead & Company announce new Sphere residency in Las Vegas

The jam band will return to the state-of-the-art dome-shaped venue in March 2025.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

What does the EU’s rightward shift mean for green policy?

Plus, carbon removal business Heirloom announces $150mn fundraising in boost to nascent sector

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Biden does complete reversal with pardon for son

President Biden’s decision to give his son a full and unconditional pardon represented a stunning reversal for the outgoing commander in chief, who previously had insisted he would do no such thing ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

What does the recent surge in Jewish-themed films mean for awards season?

Films such as 'Schindler's List' and 'Gentleman's Agreement' have won top Oscar gold. But how will the range of Jewish-centric films fare this awards season?

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3