Victor Wembanyama Prepares to Become ‘Genuine’ Face of the N.B.A.

As the N.B.A. confronts a fast-approaching time without LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, the 21-year-old Spurs star has embraced the idea that he is the league’s future.

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UK minister calls TikTok desirable product but admits ‘genuine concerns’

Technology secretary Peter Kyle expresses fear of app being ‘propaganda vehicle’ but says it can deliver ‘exhilaration’ to users. TikTok’s power to deliver “exhilaration” and the UK’s relationship ...
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Is Victor Wembanyama WORTHY of starting the NBA All-Star game? | The Big Number

Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine make the case for their Western Conference All-Star starters headlined by Victor Wembanyama.
Yahoo Sports - 4h
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs were nearly 25 years in the making

Before the Spurs drafted Wembanyama No. 1 in 2023, they selected a Frenchman named Tony Parker with the No. 28 pick in 2001.
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Prada Creates Genuine Pants Anxiety

In the label’s sexiest men’s runway show in recent memory, tight trousers waged a comeback.
The New York Times - 3d
Victor Wembanyama embracing the moment at Paris Games — with a little local flavor

The Spurs superstar understands the responsibilities and immense spotlight he's under, yet still makes it a priority to take his team to dinner.
Yahoo Sports - 11h
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama unveils two basketball courts he designed in French hometown: 'A dream of mine'

Wembanyama and the Spurs are in France for the week as part of NBA Paris Games
CBS Sports - 1d
Why NBA games on European soil are so important — especially when Victor Wembanyama is involved

The Spurs star is slated to play two games in Paris in an event that is vital to keep interest in the region high and to build the game.
Yahoo Sports - 1d
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama dedicates pair of new outdoor courts for kids in hometown

Victor Wembanyama stood on the center stripe of a new outdoor court in his hometown, his arms outstretched to their full 8-foot wingspan as he posed for a slew of photographers
ABC News - 1d
Spurs, Pacers make their way to Paris, for a week where all eyes will be on Victor Wembanyama

Officially, Indiana will be the home team on the scoreboard when it plays San Antonio in Paris on Thursday
ABC News - 2d
Morant sits for rematch against Spurs and becomes ineligible for NBA awards by missing 18th game

Ja Morant was sidelined for the Memphis-San Antonio rematch on Friday night because of a sore right foot, and the Grizzlies guard became ineligible for the NBA’s postseason awards after missing his ...
ABC News - 5d
Greater Binghamton prepares for artic blast

Yahoo News - 5d
Investors are reportedly trying to create a rival league to the NBA, but they're facing an uphill battle

LeBron James' business partner and longtime ally, Maverick Carter, is reportedly advising the group and its $5B venture
CBS Sports - 5d
Facing a Flurry of U.S. Sanctions, China Prepares to Hit Back

With days until Donald Trump is sworn in, China is bracing for a trade war, aiming at industries as diverse as semiconductors, apparel and industrial plastic.
The New York Times - 5d
The Tech Industry Is Preparing for Trump 2.0 by Not Preparing

Big tech helped Trump win the election, but will small-medium tech reap the benefits?
Inc. - 6d
'XO, Kitty' star Anthony Keyvan on life after 'Love, Victor'

"Xo, Kitty" star Anthony Keyvan, who broke out as a love interest in Hulu’s "Love, Victor," has become a beacon of representation for queer Iranian and Filipino Americans.
NBC News - 6d
WATCH: Ja Morant posterizes Victor Wembanyama in one of the coolest dunks ever, but it didn't count

Sadly, Morant's incredible dunk came after the whistle
CBS Sports - Jan. 16
Ja Morant throws down wild one-handed dunk on Victor Wembanyama … that didn’t quite count

The Memphis Grizzlies star came up with a ridiculous poster over Victor Wembanyama after the whistle blew.
Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16
Connor McDavid Becoming An Oilers' Legend

Connor McDavid could find himself behind only Wayne Gretzky in another Edmonton Oilers category.
Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15
How to prepare your family for an emergency

As wildfires continue to burn in Southern California, the disaster has people thinking about their own emergency preparedness, whether it's a fire, hurricane or tornado. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi ...
CBS News - Jan. 13
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo on Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: 'He's gonna be the face of the league for years'

Antetokounmpo and Wembanyama's second meeting was a big win for the Bucks
CBS Sports - Jan. 9
WATCH: Victor Wembanyama drops a pair of circus shots vs. Bucks that will leave you shaking your head

A 7-foot-3 player with this kind of inside-out scoring skill is unprecedented
CBS Sports - Jan. 9
Texas prepares for severe winter storm

As Texas prepares for severe winter weather, Gov. Greg Abbott expressed confidence in the state's power grid.
ABC News - Jan. 8
President Biden Becomes a Great-Grandfather

Mr. Biden said his eldest granddaughter, Naomi, gave birth to a baby boy in California.
The New York Times - Jan. 8
We Are Not Prepared for Fires Like This

A decade ago, this kind of disaster seemed unthinkably rare.
The New York Times - Jan. 8
Southern California prepares for "life-threatening" windstorm

Several weather warnings will go into effect Tuesday for a "life-threatening" windstorm in Southern California.
CBS News - Jan. 7
Educators Prepare for ICE Agents at the Schoolhouse Door

Across the country, educators described widespread anxiety about President-elect Donald J. Trump’s promises to deport immigrants and what it could mean for their students.
The New York Times - Jan. 7
Bulls' Coby White puts Victor Wembanyama on a poster with dagger dunk over 7-4 Spurs phenom

Coby White doesn't dunk much. But when he does, he makes it count.
Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7
Jalen Hurts remains in concussion protocol as Eagles prepare to face Packers in playoffs

There's no news on Jalen Hurts.
Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6
Iran doubles military drills as it prepares for Trump

Islamic republic seeks to project strength in winter exercises following repeated strategic blows in Middle East
Financial Times - Jan. 6
Investment banks prepare for crunch year in 2025

Boutiques counting on M&A rebound to support elevated valuations and star hires
Financial Times - Jan. 6
Joe Biden prepares to bow out

Plus, UK retail earnings, South Korea’s Yoon summoned to parliamentary hearing and Venezuela’s Maduro sworn in
Financial Times - Jan. 5
A Weakened Iran Prepares to Face Trump 2.0

Tehran is bracing for a tough confrontation with the incoming Trump administration while holding a weak hand after setbacks in 2024.
The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5
Jokic and Nuggets beat the Spurs 122-111 in overtime to spoil Wembanyama's 21st birthday

Nikola Jokic had 46 points and 10 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Victor Wembanyama’s 21st birthday on Saturday, beating the San Antonio Spurs 122-111 in overtime
ABC News - Jan. 4
Watch what Victor Wembanyama just did to Nikola Jokić

Are we ready to call Victor Wembanyama a top 5 player?
Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4
Victor Wembanyama after 100 games: Set to turn 21, his numbers are staggering

Victor Wembanyama’s days as a 20-year-old in the NBA are over
ABC News - Jan. 4
Wembanyama denies Jokic in closing seconds as Spurs beat Nuggets 113-110

Victor Wembanyama stole Nikola Jokic’s pass with 4 seconds left, and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Denver Nuggets 113-110
ABC News - Jan. 4
Victor Wembanyama at the 100-game mark: Is Wemby already a top-10 player in the NBA?

Our staff puts the Spurs star's early career into perspective and explores his ultimate ceiling.
Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3
Irish mourn attack while preparing to face UGA

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said his team is processing the attack that killed 15 people while still preparing to win a critical game.
ESPN - Jan. 2
Jack Victor gives back to Montreal through The Victor Foundation

Yahoo News - Jan. 1