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NBA winners and losers: 76ers' free fall continues, Jimmy Butler in purgatory, Ball bros on top of the world

We're taking a look at the winners and losers from the NBA over the weekend

CBS Sports - Jan. 20

Jason Aldean on taking center stage at the Liberty Ball for Trump's inauguration

Country superstar Jason Aldean, known for his hit song "You Make It Easy," is set to perform at the Liberty Ball tonight. The five-time Grammy nominee joins us first on "CBS Mornings."

CBS News - Jan. 20

Ravens' Lamar Jackson expresses frustration after sloppy playoff loss to Bills: 'Hold on to the f---ing ball'

Baltimore committed three turnovers in the loss

CBS Sports - Jan. 20

‘This isn’t politics’: Nelly defends decision to perform at Trump inauguration ball after backlash

Rapper says he is honoured to perform for the US president after he and other acts, including Village People and Billy Ray Cyrus, faced criticism . Nelly has defended his decision to perform at US ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

The rise in NFL quarterbacks running the ball

NFL quarterbacks are running the ball more than ever. It's a game-changer for the league with some calling out safety concerns. NBC News' Steve Kornacki breaks it down for us.

NBC News - Jan. 20

Year of Gelo: LiAngelo Ball continues rise as rapper, performs at Ford Field

The Ball family's middle brother made waves in the rap game with his breakout hit, "Tweaker."

ESPN - Jan. 19

Nelly to perform at Trump inaugural ball

President-elect Trump’s inaugural committee announced that hip hop superstar Nelly would perform on Monday at the Liberty Ball set to take place after the 60th presidential inauguration ceremony. ...

The Hill - Jan. 18

A Big, Bold TikTok Ban

Banning the popular app is audacious. It’s also a sign that officials really believe the alternative is unacceptable.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

LaMelo Ball gets the best of older brother Lonzo in first matchup in over 1,000 days: 'Bigger than most games'

LaMelo finished with 26 points as the Hornets took down the Bulls on Friday

CBS Sports - Jan. 18

Ball and Bridges lead Hornets to wild 125-123 win over Bulls

LaMelo Ball scored 26 points, Miles Bridges had 21 and the Charlotte Hornets held on for a wild 125-123 win over the Chicago Bulls

ABC News - Jan. 18

Nelly set to perform at Trump's inaugural ball, sources say

Grammy Award-winning rapper Nelly is set to perform at President-elect Donald Trump's Inaugural Liberty Ball on Monday, sources tell CBS News.

CBS News - Jan. 17

Matthew Ball explains what happened to the gaming boom and our chances for recovery | The DeanBeat

Matthew Ball, CEO of Epyllion and author of The Metaverse book, dropped 220 slides in a deck this week that explained what happened in gaming.

VentureBeat - Jan. 17

Bessent's big day

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump's Treasury nominee takes center stage Scott Bessent, President-elect ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

What caused the fires, and how big are they?

Everything you need to know about the blazes that have forced thousands to leave their homes.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Trump's inauguration weekend features fireworks, MAGA rally, inaugural balls

President-elect Trump's inauguration weekend will start with a fireworks display outside his northern Virginia golf club and end with a trio of inaugural balls where he will speak, the committee ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

Can't-Miss Play: 35-yard deep ball! McLaurin is gold at end of Daniels' rainbow in Tampa

35-yard deep ball! Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is gold at end of quarterback Jayden Daniels' rainbow in Tampa.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13

Fed-Up Voters in Louisiana Wanted a Change. They Drafted an ‘Old Ball Coach.’

Sid Edwards was a high school football coach who had never run for office. Now, he’s the mayor of Baton Rouge, Louisiana’s second-largest city.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Baltimore believes this year is different. A 250 lb. wrecking ball is why

The narrative surrounding Lamar Jackson and Baltimore in recent years is that they flop in the playoffs. Enter Derrick Henry and his unstoppable brand of football.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

Rams regroup in Arizona, focus on 'playing ball'

Two days before the Los Angeles Rams will host the Minnesota Vikings in Glendale, Arizona, the club practiced at its temporary home on a beautiful afternoon in suburban Phoenix while keeping ...

ESPN - Jan. 12

'He's held onto the ball and his beer' - watch one-handed crowd catch

Watch as a fan takes a sublime one-handed crowd catch off Amy Jones' six in the first Women's Ashes one-day international.

BBC News - Jan. 12

MLB bans fans who grabbed ball from player's glove

Two fans are banned from all Major League Baseball stadiums indefinitely after ripping the ball out of Los Angeles Dodgers fielder Mookie Betts' glove last year.

BBC News - Jan. 11

LaMelo Ball an All-Star Game starter? Fans say yes with latest voting totals

Also: Could LeBron James' streak of 20 straight All-Star Game starts come to an end?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

With Trump Arriving, Zelensky Urges Allies Not to ‘Drop the Ball’

In an impassioned address to officials from countries supporting Ukraine, Mr. Zelensky said “a new chapter” would be starting for Europe and the rest of the world, requiring even more cooperation.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Does a Soccer Ball Really Make a Difference to Performance? It’s Complicated.

The manager of Arsenal complained about the ball after his team lost.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Can the Justice Department Survive a Trump Wrecking Ball?

Over the next four years, the rule of law will face a profound test.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Zelenskyy urges western allies ‘not to drop ball’ when Trump returns

Ukrainian leader appeals for sustained military support as US president-elect seeks ‘new chapter’ in Europe. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Ukraine’s western allies “not to drop the ball” and to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Broncos scheme ways to get the ball in the hands of dynamic returner/receiver/runner Marvin Mims Jr.

To start, Marvin Mims Jr. was counted on mostly as a returner

ABC News - Jan. 9

EFL defend Cup ball after Arteta's complaint

The EFL have defended the ball used in Carabao Cup matches after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta suggested it may have been a factor in defeat to the Newcastle.

ESPN - Jan. 8

EFL hits back at Arteta’s complaints: ‘All clubs play with the same ball’

Manager criticised Puma ball after Carabao Cup defeat Puma will manufacture Premier League ball next season The English Football League (EFL) has defended the ball being used in this year’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

LiAngelo Ball, also known as 'G3,' to perform at Rolling Loud California

G3 released his hit single "Tweaker" on Friday and was announced as a Rolling Loud performer Tuesday.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Arteta laments 'different' Cup ball in Arsenal loss

Mikel Arteta has suggested Arsenal's failure to adapt to the Carabao Cup ball was a factor in Tuesday's 2-0 semifinal, first leg defeat to Newcastle United.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Arsenal's Mikel Arteta critiques 'tricky' ball after loss to Newcastle United in EFL Cup semifinal first leg

The manager explained how the ball is different from the one they use in the Premier League

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

'It's tricky, they fly a lot' - Arteta on EFL Cup balls

Mikel Arteta still believes Arsenal can reach the Carabao Cup final - but says they must first master the "tricky" football used in the competition.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Cramer: Meta dumping fact-checkers shows Mark Zuckerberg 'wants to play ball' with Trump

CEO Mark Zuckerberg's move to end fact-checking across Meta's platforms is a positive for investors, Jim Cramer said Tuesday.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Nvidia Bets Big on Robots and More

The chipmaker, which has led a rally in artificial intelligence stocks, laid out a vision for dominating so-called physical A.I. Investors appeared impressed.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Do cheerleaders need to wear helmets? Ball hits Cowboys cheerleader in head, knocks her down

Cowboys cheerleader Michelle Siemienowski says she's OK after the UC Santa Barbara graduate got hit in the head with a football when a kickoff went out of bounds.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6