Salt and Pepper Shakers Laid the Groundwork for the N.B.A.’s Hottest Team

The Cavaliers are 17-1. It all started with a meal between a new coach and his star player.

Sports - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

How a school known for basketball built the hottest team in college football

The Indiana Hoosiers, undefeated through 10 games, are having the best season in program history thanks to a new coach and aggressive transfer strategy.

Patriots' Jabrill Peppers removed from Commissioner Exempt list over a month after arrest, can return to team

The league is still investigating the matter

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

Why Are So Many N.B.A. Owners Selling Their Teams?

The Boston Celtics are likely to be the ninth team to change hands since 2019.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

An N.B.A. Team Let a Superstar Leave for Nothing. And That’s OK.

The Los Angeles Clippers could have traded Paul George to Golden State. Instead of helping a rival, the franchise let George go elsewhere.

Sports - The New York Times - November 7

China is laying the legal groundwork to seize Taiwan

A likely precursor to any use of force by Beijing will be a public assertion of sovereignty over Taiwan.

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Five Teams Look Like N.B.A. Title Contenders This Season

The Celtics are strong candidates to repeat as championships, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

We Have a Worry for Every N.B.A. Team, Except One

After starting the season 15-0, the Cavaliers don’t have any glaring concerns.

Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago

New York’s hottest new restaurants

The tables to book now, from a haute fried-chicken joint to an ultra-cool art destination, classic French cuisine revived and more

World - Financial Times - November 11

The N.B.A.’s Oldest Stars Won’t Stop Fighting. Treasure This Era.

LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry have packed two lifetimes in their careers, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

Ranking the Best and Worst of the N.B.A.’s 30 New Court Designs

With vibrant colors and unique details, the Los Angeles Lakers have a court that represents the gold standard, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 12

Trump is using election lies to lay the groundwork for challenging 2024 results

Donald Trump has spent months laying the groundwork to challenge the results of the 2024 election if he loses

Trial for Patriots safety Peppers set for January

A jury trial has been set for Jan. 22 for Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers, who pleaded not guilty in October to charges including strangulation and drug possession.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Pats safety Peppers removed from exempt list

Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers, who in early October pleaded not guilty after being arrested on charges that include strangulation and drug possession, was removed from the commissioner exempt list.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Could the N.B.A. Return to Seattle?

Ever since the Sonics left in 2008, the city has been waiting for another franchise. There’s an overriding sentiment that now is the time.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Six of the hottest tickets for the London Jazz Festival

Pat Metheny opens a heavyweight bill, plus sets from Keyon Harrold and Kenny Barron

World - Financial Times - November 5

2024 set to be hottest year on record, scientists say

Climate scientists say 2024 is likely to be the hottest year ever on record. The announcement comes just ahead of the COP29 climate summit. Tina Kraus reports.

The Companies Behind the Hottest Holiday Toys of 2024

From an AI teddy bear to a doll inside a magic mirror, these are some of the most sought after toys for the holidays.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Trump team fully embraces RFK Jr.'s vaccine skepticism

In the closing days of the campaign, Donald Trump and some of his top allies have increasingly embraced Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and anti-vaccine rhetoric.

Politics - NBC News - November 1

For the N.F.L.’s Worst Teams, the Reward for Failure Might Look Different

There are eight teams vying for the No. 1 pick, but there’s no consensus on who would benefit most from having a top draft choice.

Sports - The New York Times - November 13

Sherm drops matter-of-fact take on Deebo-Pepper sideline scuffle

Richard Sherman believes San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel was totally justified in telling kicker Jake Moody to "lock in" Sunday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

Deep fissures are laid bare in the US

Plus, Wall Street is giddy in anticipation of deregulation under Trump

World - Financial Times - November 7

This year ‘virtually certain’ to be hottest on record, finds EU space programme

Copernicus Climate Change Service says 2024 marks ‘a new milestone’ and should raise ambitions at Cop29 summit. It is “virtually certain” that 2024 will be the hottest year on record, the European ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

2024 likely to be hottest year on record, first to exceed Paris agreement threshold

This year will likely be the warmest ever recorded, the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said in a statement Thursday. In its announcement, Copernicus noted that last month was ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

The season's hottest gift? A travel 'experience' — here's how to buy one

Travel is hard to give to others, according to a new Accenture survey. CNBC Travel explores several ways to get around the hardest problems.

Business - CNBC - November 14

Europe’s Hottest Striker Has Already Scored 33 Goals This Season

At the age of 26, he is coming into his prime. Tonight he faces Arsenal in the Champions League.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

Salt century fires England to victory in first T20

Phil Salt powers a superb century to take England to a commanding eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the first T20 in Barbados.

NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1, and the game(s) of the month for all 32 teams

A shuffle in the top three results in a new team on the throne. Plus, here's your official viewing guide to top matchups for the next 30 days.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Joel Embiid downplays 76ers' team meeting, says whoever leaked it is 'real piece of s---'

Tyrese Maxey reportedly confronted Embiid about his repeated tardiness during a meeting earlier this week

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

A New Life Started Where Others Are Laid to Rest

Holding a wedding in a cemetery has become more commonplace. For some couples it’s deeply personal, for others strictly budgetary.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 31

Election Day Can Be Stressful. Here’s How Some People Plan to Spend It.

Watching the news, attending election parties, singing with friends and getting Botox are among the activities some people have planned.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 5

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