Monday · October 19, 2026 Vol. I · No. 291
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Sergei Loznitsa’s documentary ‘Imperium,’ assembled from archival footage of 1970s Soviet life, win… Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support says court filing Ancient technique can improve the bland taste of beans Giving AI a 'crystal clear' view of the materials world by mapping geometry to text Two presidents, two versions of peace: Trump says Zelensky doesn’t want the war to end. Zelensky sa… Russia, Iran discuss cooperation between Tehran and EAEU Russian army now more innovative, adaptable — NATO commander Russia’s Svetlana Kuznetsova nominated for International Tennis Hall of Fame Sergei Loznitsa’s documentary ‘Imperium,’ assembled from archival footage of 1970s Soviet life, win… Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support says court filing Ancient technique can improve the bland taste of beans Giving AI a 'crystal clear' view of the materials world by mapping geometry to text Two presidents, two versions of peace: Trump says Zelensky doesn’t want the war to end. Zelensky sa… Russia, Iran discuss cooperation between Tehran and EAEU Russian army now more innovative, adaptable — NATO commander Russia’s Svetlana Kuznetsova nominated for International Tennis Hall of Fame

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Masai Ujiri thanks Dwight Powell following Mavericks departure

Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri has issued a statement thanking veteran center Dwight Powell following the team’s decision to waive him. Powell is leaving Dallas after spen…

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LeBron, Yabusele and $205 Million: Where Europe’s Money Race Falls Behind

Two summers ago, Guerschon Yabusele was a $2.1 million bargain for the Philadelphia 76ers, signed on a one-year deal after his Olympic final against the United States. This summer…

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Mavericks waive Dwight Powell

The Dallas Mavericks are waiving veteran center Dwight Powell, according to ESPN. Powell has spent more than a decade with Dallas, having joined the organization during the 2014-1…

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Dejan Bodiroga confirms plans for a two-conference EuroLeague

EuroLeague president Dejan Bodiroga has outlined plans to expand the competition from 20 to 24 teams next season, with a new two-conference format potentially replacing the existi…

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Dejan Bodiroga backs Partizan and Crvena Zvezda for long-term EuroLeague future

EuroLeague president Dejan Bodiroga has expressed confidence that Partizan and Crvena Zvezda will remain part of the competition in the long term as the league prepares to introdu…

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Spencer Jones returns to Nuggets practice ahead of season opener

Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones has returned to full practice after missing the entire preseason with a hamstring injury, providing a positive update ahead of the start of th…

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Devin Carter expected to miss weeks with mononucleosis

Boston Celtics guard Devin Carter is expected to miss several weeks after being diagnosed with mononucleosis, an illness that has recently kept him away from the team. The setback…

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Steph Curry suffers ankle injury during Warriors scrimmage

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry suffered a right ankle injury during the team’s open scrimmage, creating uncertainty about his availability for the regular-season opener.…

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Dwight Howard ends basketball career with NBA title, Olympic gold

Dwight Howard has officially retired from professional basketball, concluding a career that included an NBA championship, three Defensive Player of the Year awards and an Olympic …

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Dwight Howard retires after final professional game in Georgia

Former NBA superstar Dwight Howard has officially ended his professional basketball career after making his final appearance for Black Fortress Tbilisi in Georgia’s Superliga. The…

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Ben Simmons calls Daryl Morey a ‘snake’

Ben Simmons accused former Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey of betraying his trust, describing him as a “snake” in ESPN’s documentary “Being Ben.”…

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Dwight Howard retires from professional basketball after Hall of Fame career

Dwight Howard has retired from professional basketball after a career that earned him a place in the Hall of Fame. L'articolo Dwight Howard retires from professional basketball af…

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Kevin Durant says Suns had internal problems before he arrived

Kevin Durant pushed back against criticism of his time with the Phoenix Suns, arguing on X that the franchise already had internal issues before he joined the team. The Houston Ro…

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JJ Redick explains why he sees Lakers as championship contenders

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick cited the team’s talent, fit and depth when explaining his confidence in their championship potential ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Los …

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NBA, The Athletic releases final Power Ranking: Thunder lead the way

Oklahoma City tops the ranking ahead of the new season, followed by New York and Detroit. Toronto lands fourth, while San Antonio rounds out the top five. L'articolo NBA, The Athl…

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Byron Scott: Cooper Flagg got nothing on Larry Bird

Byron Scott has rejected comparisons between Cooper Flagg and Larry Bird, arguing that the Dallas Mavericks forward has not done enough in his young NBA career to be compared with…

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Kings not expected to waive Ben Simmons after Achilles tear

The Sacramento Kings are not expected to waive Ben Simmons despite the guard suffering a season-ending torn right Achilles tendon, according to John Hollinger of The Athletic. Sim…

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Magic don’t want to trade Anthony Black despite contract uncertainty

The Orlando Magic are big fans of Anthony Black and have no desire to trade the young guard despite uncertainty surrounding his contract extension, according to Marc Stein of The …

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Sacramento Kings not expected to waive Ben Simmons despite season-ending injury

John Hollinger explains why Sacramento could keep Simmons on the roster, with his contract potentially serving as a trade asset. L'articolo Sacramento Kings not expected to waive …

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Why Basketball Has Become One of the Most Unpredictable Sports to Bet On

Basketball can change dramatically in a matter of seconds. A team might dominate three quarters, build a comfortable lead, and still find itself fighting for survival in the final…

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EuroLeague shareholders stress unity as league plans next phase

EuroLeague Basketball leaders and shareholder clubs have described their recent gathering in Lake Como, Italy, as a historic milestone for the competition, emphasizing unity and c…

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Euroleague highlights Lake Como summit in video recap release

Inside the key meeting of the Euroleague Commercial Assets Shareholder Clubs at Lake Como The post Euroleague highlights Lake Como summit in video recap release appeared first on …

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Zalgiris sets historic record with 39 straight wins, Valanciunas leads with 21 points

Zalgiris beats Toraz 96-76 and sets a Lithuanian league record with 39 straight wins, led by Jonas Valanciunas’ 21 points L'articolo Zalgiris sets historic record with 39 straight…

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Moussa Cissé could be waived by Mavericks as four teams show interest

Moussa Cissé could be waived by the Mavericks, with the Lakers, 76ers, Bulls and Hawks reportedly interested L'articolo Moussa Cissé could be waived by Mavericks as four teams sho…