Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker receives fourth NBA All-Star selectionDevin Booker and Kevin Durant will represent the Phoenix Suns at the 2024 NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 18 in Indianapolis.It’s been a full year since the Phoenix Suns made their blockbuster deal with the Brooklyn Nets for superstar forward Kevin Durant.The completed trade sent both Durant and depth forward TJ Warren to Phoenix in exchange for core forwards Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson, disgruntled depth forward Jae Crowder, four first-round picks and a 2028 pick swap. Both teams received mostly positive reviews following the deal and ESPN senior writer Kevin…
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The Milwaukee Bucks will face the Charlotte Hornets in an Eastern Conference matchup on Friday. Milwaukee is 33-19 overall and 21-6 at home, while Charlotte is 10-40 overall and 5-19 on the road. The Bucks defeated the Hornets 130–99 on November 17 in their first meeting of the season.Tip-off is scheduled for 8 pm ET on Friday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. According to the SportsLine consensus, the Bucks are 14-point favorites in the latest Hornets vs. Bucks odds, and the over/under is 231 points. Before entering any Bucks vs. Hornets selection, you need to look at the NBA predictions…
Brittany Mahomes has joined the Sports Illustrated swimsuit team. The former football player and wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was announced as the magazine’s 2024 Rookie of the Year on Thursday. She will be featured in the 60th anniversary issue of SI Swimsuit, scheduled to be released in May. In the announcement video, Mahomes is seen wearing a red one-piece swimsuit by Mugler and a bikini by Natalia Fedner. “Britney has emerged as a symbol of modern-day power. Founder of the world’s first dedicated stadium for women’s sports, Brittany’s journey has exceeded all expectations, inspiring others with…
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – November 14: Buddy Hield #7 of the Indiana Pacers takes a shot on Patrick , Beverley #22 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center on November 14, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Note to User: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading or using this photograph, User is agreeing to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)getty images Heading into the NBA trade deadline on February 8, the Philadelphia 76ers were shrouded in uncertainty. All-Star center Joel Embiid is expected to miss at least…
President Biden, speaking at the White House on Thursday, sought to emphasize his cooperation with the investigation and defend his suitability for office. Nathan Howard/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Nathan Howard/Getty Images President Biden, speaking at the White House on Thursday, sought to emphasize his cooperation with the investigation and defend his suitability for office. Nathan Howard/Getty Images A year-long investigation into President Biden’s handling of classified material will not result in any charges. Special counsel Robert Hur concluded in his report that the evidence uncovered by investigators fell short of “proof beyond a reasonable doubt” that Biden knowingly…
A statue of former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is seen after its unveiling outside the NBA basketball team’s arena Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in Los Angeles. Eric Thayer/AP hide caption toggle caption Eric Thayer/AP A statue of former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is seen after its unveiling outside the NBA basketball team’s arena Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in Los Angeles. Eric Thayer/AP Four years after the death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, the team has unveiled the first of three statues of him that will stand outside the city’s Crypto.com arena. The first was…
On Monday night (February 5), Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign shared a vague post on social media, hinting at a listening event in Chicago. vultures, the artists’ first joint project as hip-hop duo ¥$. “Vultures United Center Chicago 02 08 24,” the post read without any additional details. At first it was viewed with skepticism, given that the United Center did not list the event on its schedule and that the album’s release date had changed several times. But once it was first listed on the venue’s website the next day – tickets went on sale at 3pm local…
Here are some excerpts from Putin’s meeting with Carlson. Putin’s war is not over The main message Putin wanted to convey to the Americans: There is no point in helping Ukraine with more money and weapons. And Carlson, who himself has previously questioned US support for Ukraine as it seeks to defend its people and its land in the face of Russian attack, was more than happy to help deliver the message. “If you really want to stop fighting, you have to stop the supply of weapons. It will be over in a few weeks. That’s all,” Putin said, claiming…
Night Time brought home a tournament title for the first time in two seasons. A third trip to the tournament finals was the highlight for the Holy Trinity Academy Knights senior girls, with superior passing, rebounding and team defense leading to a gold medal at Bishop Carroll’s Cardinal Classic. “Last year we won bronze in it, so we were hoping we could improve on that,” Knights co-head coach Andrew Gustafson said. “Taking home the championship means a lot to us, it’s a big win for our team and I think it’s given us really good momentum going forward. “We’ve been…
Doc Rivers, Giannis Antetokounmpo talk about Bucks’ loss to SunsDoc Rivers, Giannis Antetokounmpo speak on the Bucks’ loss to the Suns on February 6, 2024It was always going to be a tough task for the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.They were without two of their superstars due to ankle injuries to Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton. The Bucks were depleted of reserves after trading Cam Payne and Robin Lopez earlier in the day. The Minnesota Timberwolves have the best defense in the NBA.So, perhaps as expected, the Bucks were not competitive in a 129-105 loss at Fiserv Forum after returning…