NBA

May 09 2026SPORTS

Friday night’s must-watch games: Wolves chase history, Vegas faces elimination

The Minnesota Timberwolves are riding a rare home-court streak when they host the San Antonio Spurs Friday at 9:30 p. m. ET. They’ve won eleven straight at Target Center since early April, and a win would give them a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinals series. The Spurs, however, are no

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May 09 2026FINANCE

A Crypto Company Tries to Stay Afloat by Branching Out

Crypto trading used to be the main thing keeping a major exchange alive. When prices of Bitcoin and unknown coins crash, so do the exchange’s profits. That is exactly what happened recently. Its stock price dropped 5 percent before the market even opened, after the company reported a loss in the fir

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May 08 2026SPORTS

Knicks vs Sixers: What to Watch in Game 3

The 76ers had a tough start, dropping the first game of this series after a strong comeback in their previous round. They now face a 2‑0 gap against the Knicks, who have been the top team outside of Oklahoma City for three weeks. The Sixers’ offense looked better in Game 2, yet they still fell short

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May 08 2026SPORTS

How women's sports leagues are learning from the WNBA's big wins

The WNBA just signed a game-changing contract deal that’s making other women’s sports leagues take notes. This seven-year agreement boosts player pay dramatically, gives better travel perks, and adds mental health support—all firsts for the league. For decades, WNBA stars had to fight for fair treat

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May 08 2026CELEBRITIES

Kelly Oubre Jr. : How His Roots and Beliefs Shape His Game

Kelly Oubre Jr. didn’t become an NBA player overnight. His journey started in New Orleans, where he was born in 1995, but Hurricane Katrina changed everything. At just 10 years old, he and his family had to leave their home and rebuild in Texas. That move wasn’t just about changing cities—it was abo

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May 06 2026CELEBRITIES

From New York Courts to NBA Stardom: How Culture Shaped Andre Drummond

Andre Drummond’s rise in basketball wasn’t instant magic. As a young player, he often stood out for the wrong reasons—tripping, missing shots, and looking out of place on the court. Even his own mother joked about his clumsiness early on. Courtside parents would criticize loudly while other kids mov

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May 06 2026SPORTS

Best games to watch and bet on this week

This week offers some unusual underdog stories in sports. The Los Angeles Lakers, usually powerhouses, are heavy underdogs in their playoff matchup against Oklahoma City. Their odds would be the steepest LeBron James has ever faced in his career. Still, they managed to pull off a surprise first-roun

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May 06 2026SPORTS

Why the Mavericks hired Masai Ujiri—and what comes next

The Dallas Mavericks made a big splash by hiring Masai Ujiri, partly to help fans forget a rocky rebuild under the last leadership. They traded Luka Dončić, a move that upset many supporters, so bringing in a proven executive like Ujiri was a clear effort to rebuild trust. But the real reason? A hig

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May 06 2026BUSINESS

Coinbase Lets Go of Workers to Spend More on AI as Crypto Stays Weak

This year, many workers at Coinbase faced an unexpected change when the company decided to let go of about 700 employees—around 14% of its team. The goal? Save money and shift focus toward using artificial intelligence to handle more tasks. But why now? The crypto market has been shrinking since pri

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May 05 2026SPORTS

How a quiet star led the Cavaliers through a wild Game 7

Jarrett Allen wasn’t the flashiest name when Cleveland faced elimination against Toronto. He’s the kind of player who makes others look good—setting hard screens, grabbing rebounds, and finishing quietly at the rim. But when the Cavaliers needed someone to step up in Game 7, Allen didn’t just play—h

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