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Dalton Knecht and Reed Sheppard could make NBA Draft history
[ad_1] This year’s NBA Draft has been dubbed the weakest since the Cleveland Cavaliers wasted the first overall pick on Anthony Bennett. There’s no consensus prize, or catchy tank phrase. Just the Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Washington Wizards, and Portland Trail Blazers vying to see who can most egregiously throw away a season. However,…
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California’s Primaries Bring Changes to Its Political Landscape
[ad_1] The presidential contest was a foregone conclusion. But local races will shake up the makeup of both Congress and politics within the state. Ad Policy A voter casting a ballot inside the San Francisco Columbarium polling station on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. (David Paul Morris / Bloomberg) In an election characterized by extremely low…
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Every ‘Riverdale’ Easter Egg on Vanessa Morgan’s Series ‘Wild Cards’
[ad_1] Riverdale fans have noticed some similarities between The CW series and Vanessa Morgan‘s new show Wild Cards. Morgan joined the cast of Wild Cards after wrapping up her role as Toni Topaz on Riverdale. The hit series based on Archie Comics ran for seven seasons. After spending so many years playing Toni, Morgan had…
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Pat McAfee called Stephen A. a ‘motherf—ker’ during argument
[ad_1] Pat McAfee (l.) and Stephen A. SmithScreenshot: ESPN ESPN talking heads Pat McAfee and Stephen A. Smith recently engaged in an explosive phone call over creative differences that escalated to the point where the former Indianapolis Colts punter called the latter a “motherf*cker,” according to a New York Post exclusive. Why did Jemele Hill…
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Biden State of the Union; Alabama IVF bill : NPR
[ad_1] Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories President Biden delivers his State of the Union address tonight, when he will lay out his priorities…
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17 Raincoats and Jackets That’ll Keep You Dry as a Bone
[ad_1] Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Ah, the rain. Sometimes you’ve got to brave a shower or two to get things done. Whether that means running from your car as it begins to sprinkle to Target to grab some midweek…
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The NFL’s franchise tag is un-American
[ad_1] What happens every time an NFL quarterback resets the QB market? A relatively crap quarterback gets overpaid. The reason Daniel Jones netted a four-year $160 million deal after one good season, instead of getting franchise tagged like he should’ve been, is Joe Burrow got enough money that, by comparison, Jones’ contract was understandable. The…
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The Trumpian Consequences of Delaying Justice
[ad_1] March 6, 2024 Rather than rising to the moment, our courts seem to be succumbing to the uncertainty of it all. Ad Policy Donald Trump attends a pretrial hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court on February 15, 2024, in New York City. (Steven Hirsch / Getty Images) This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To stay…
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Tyler Baltierra Says Catelynn Lowell Is a ‘Gift’ After Divorce Comment
[ad_1] John Shearer/Getty Images for MTV Teen Mom’s Tyler Baltierra and wife Catelynn Lowell are seemingly shutting down divorce rumors with their lovey-dovey social media messages to each other. “Beyond BLESSED to call you mine!!” Catelynn, 31, captioned an Instagram post of the couple on Wednesday, March 6. “No seriously when I look at my…
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Zion Williamson will never do the dunk contest
[ad_1] Photo: Getty Images Each year following NBA All-Star weekend, we discuss the slam dunk contest for at least two to three weeks afterward. Whether it’s good, bad or somewhere in the middle, the conversation surrounding it blazes on for some time. Now we get Zion Williamson fanning the flames dunk contest banter, with his…