EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejūnas is trying to talk the NBA and FIBA out of forming a new European league, he told The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov. “We don’t need a new league. We are doing really good,” Motiejunas said. “The league is growing. We’re happy to go and do it together with NBA and continuously use their power to grow the basketball in Europe. So we’re open to … [Read more...] about International Notes: EuroLeague, Lamb, George, Roberson
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Preview: Mystics host Valkyries in crucial midseason matchup
Geoff Burke-Imagn Images The Mystics and Valkyries are fighting for playoff positioning. The Washington Mystics are hosting the expansion Golden State Valkyries tomorrow night. I’ve got you covered with the preview ahead of the action. Game info: When: 7:30 p.m. EST on Thursday, Jul. 31 Where: CareFirst Arena in Washington DC How to watch: Amazon Prime … [Read more...] about Preview: Mystics host Valkyries in crucial midseason matchup
Judge’s ruling on Youngkin appointees could slow Trump DEI purge in Virginia universities: insiders
A Virginia judge's ruling overturning Gov. Glenn Youngkin's appointees to three public university governing boards could undermine President Trump's efforts to ban diversity, equity and inclusion on campuses, higher education insiders say. … [Read more...] about Judge’s ruling on Youngkin appointees could slow Trump DEI purge in Virginia universities: insiders
Radioactive wasp nest found at Energy Department site in South Carolina
Workers found and disposed of a radioactive wasp nest at an Energy Department site once used to make material for nuclear weapons. … [Read more...] about Radioactive wasp nest found at Energy Department site in South Carolina
Remaining restricted free agents and their fantasy basketball value heading into next season
Josh Giddey, Quentin Grimes, Jonathan Kuminga and Cam Thomas will have varying fantasy values if they return to their current teams next season. … [Read more...] about Remaining restricted free agents and their fantasy basketball value heading into next season