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NBA winners and losers: Giannis' 'joke' doesn't land, Lakers bench D'Angelo Russell, Cavs stay perfect

We're taking a look at the biggest winners and losers from the last week in the NBA

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

Crypto’s Year of Capitulation Is a Joke

As crypto’s visionaries sell out, a true believer wonders whether the disruptive technology can stay true to its roots.

Business - Inc. - November 11

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo missed Monday's loss to Cavaliers due to adductor injury

It's unclear how long Giannis Antetokounmpo will be sidelined with the injury.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Knicks' rout riles Giannis: Didn't compete at all

Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo made it known after a 116-94 loss to the Knicks that he wasn't pleased at all with the team's effort.

Sports - ESPN - November 9

Giannis outscores Pistons in OT, finishes with 59

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 59 points to pace the Bucks to a 127-120 overtime victory over the Pistons.

Sports - ESPN - November 14

Giannis Antetokounmpo Should Stay With the Bucks. But It Isn’t That Simple.

As Milwaukee struggles, a possible moment of truth looms, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Wade defends statue's look amid hail of jokes

Dwyane Wade defended his new statue from criticism, saying it represents an "artistic version" of an iconic moment that was trying to be captured.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Why the racist jokes at Trump's rally fell so flat, according to comedians

Fellow comics were among the most vocal critics of Tony Hinchcliffe, whose recent jokes at at former President Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday bombed.

Republican calls Biden-Harris border policies 'a joke'

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Rep. Monica De La Cruz of Texas about securing a second term.

Not a Joke: ‘The Onion’ Buys Alex Jones’s InfoWars Site

The satirical publication acquired the extreme-right, Sandy Hook-denying InfoWars during an auction of Jones’s assets, and will use it to parody its sanity-challenged conspiracy claims.

Business - Inc. - November 14

Prince Harry jokes in tattoo sketch for Invictus

Prince Harry has appeared in a comedy sketch about getting a tattoo, as he promotes his Invictus Games.

Has the NBA title window closed for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks?

For a team with championship aspirations, it's been an uneasy start to the season for Milwaukee.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

What becomes of Damian Lillard if Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with Bucks is in doubt?

Lillard's Milwaukee tenure has been shaky at best

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Dr. A's weekly risers and fallers: Morant and Giannis off to disappointing starts

Which fantasy basketball players are on the rise? Whose value is falling? Steve Alexander lays it out in a look around the NBA.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Jaylen Brown shares dead-serious reaction to Giannis' fake handshake

Jaylen Brown had no time for Giannis Antetokounmpo's antics in the Celtics' win over the Bucks on Sunday afternoon.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

Tatum, Mazzulla react to ‘ridiculous' missed foul call on Giannis

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla expressed his displeasure with the officials not calling a landing zone foul on Giannis Antetokounmpo after a play that nearly injured Jayson Tatum.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

C's Brown calls Giannis 'child' after fake gesture

Celtics guard Jaylen Brown took exception to a fake handshake offered by Giannis Antetokounmpo during Sunday's game, calling the Bucks star "a child."

Sports - ESPN - November 11

Gianni Infantino to dodge spotlight with 2026 World Cup draw held virtually

Controversy remains over Saudi Arabia’s 2034 bid The 54-year-old was re-elected Fifa president last year Gianni Infantino will avoid any scrutiny of the controversial decision to give the 2034 ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

'Y'all got weird energy': Jaylen Brown responds to Nike's Giannis tweet

Nike seemingly referenced the Boston Celtics guard after Giannis' 59-point performance.

Sports - ESPN - November 15

Jaylen Brown fires back at Nike for ‘childish' Giannis reference

Jaylen Brown's beef with Nike Basketball continued Thursday after Nike took a not-so-subtle shot at the Celtics star on social media.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14

Giannis Antetokounmpo launches venture capital fund for investments in sports and entertainment

Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking for some assists off the court, aiding with investments in early stage startup companies

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

Trump spokesperson: Rally comedian made joke in 'poor taste'

Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said jokes made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe about Puerto Rico, Jews and other minorities at former President Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday night ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Tony Hinchcliffe defends his Puerto Rico jokes from Trump rally

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe is defending his jokes about Puerto Rico at former President Trump's New York City rally on Sunday after facing significant backlash from figures across the political ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

'Offensive' jokes at Trump MSG rally launch wave of criticism from Latinos

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe came under fire for comments made about Latinos and Puerto Rico at former President Donald Trump’s Sunday campaign rally.

Vance on racist jokes: ‘We have to stop getting so offended’

JD Vance said he did not hear racist jokes made by a comedian at former President Donald Trump’s New York City rally, but told reporters "I think that we have to stop getting so offended at every ...

Politics - NBC News - October 28

Latino political strategist responds to Puerto Rico jokes at Trump MSG rally

ABC News speaks with Latino Victory Fund chair Luis Miranda after a comedian at former President Trump's NYC rally called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage."

A racist joke against Puerto Ricans creates aftershocks in the closing week of the election

Ahead of Donald Trump’s appearance Tuesday in the heavily Latino city of Allentown, Pennsylvania, a comedian’s racist joke about Puerto Ricans at the former president’s Madison Square Garden rally ...

Trump seeks to disavow comic’s racist jokes at Madison Square Garden rally

Ex-president said Tony Hinchcliffe, who called Puerto Rico ‘an island of garbage’, ‘probably’ shouldn’t have been at rally. US elections 2024 – live updates The Republican presidential ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Candidates for Congress seize on comments stemming from Trump rally "garbage" joke

Since comedian Tony Hinchcliffe told a racist joke about Puerto Ricans at a rally for Donald Trump Sunday, congressional candidates have been trying to use the comment to their advantage.

In China, Comedy Is Giving Women a Voice. But Can Men Take a Joke?

Comedy has become a way for women to skewer China’s gender inequality. Some men aren’t happy about it.

World - The New York Times - October 31

Jennifer Lopez says Puerto Rico joke offended 'every Latino in this country'

Actress and musician Jennifer Lopez said a joke during former President Trump's Madison Square Garden rally on Sunday offended “every Latino in this country,” as she stumped for Vice President ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Life of Janey Godley, comedian who defied her tragedies by cracking jokes

The comedian Janey Godley, who chronicled her struggles in unflinching detail, has died after a long illness.

Commentary: Four Seasons Total Landscaping felt like a joke. In reality, it was a warning

Though Kamala Harris' viral 'We Did It, Joe' moment eclipsed the Trump campaign's bizarre press conference in 2020, it's the latter whose consequences still live with us today.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 3

Kerr jokes how Celtics fans, disgruntled over Tatum, will greet him

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr offered a perfect tongue-in-cheek response when asked how warm of a reception he expects from Boston Celtics fans.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

Inside the trade that began with a joke and ended with Brian Burns on the Giants

Burns says he never requested a trade from Carolina but is happy with the situation he's in with the Giants.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

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