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According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Utah Jazz will sign  Svi Mykhailiuk.

Boston Celtics NBA Champion Reportedly Signs With New Team

For the fifth consecutive Olympics, Team USA has claimed the gold medal in men's basketball. The star-studded roster which includes LeBron James, Steph Curry and other NBA stars defeated France 98-87 on Saturday to remain unbeaten in Olympic play and claim the gold medal. After the win, Team USA snapped...

LeBron James, Steph Curry, Team USA Celebrate Olympic Gold Medal Win in Viral Photo

The article explores the exceptional dunking abilities of undersized NBA players, emphasizing figures like Will Bynum, Ty Lawson, and Nate Robinson. Despite standing under 6 feet, these athletes wowed fans with remarkable dunks, demonstrating that height isn't the only determinant of dunking prowess. Highlights include Bynum's 40.5-inch vertical leap and Robinson's three-time Slam Dunk Contest victories. Spud Webb, recognized for his iconic dunking feats, won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest while standing just 5-7. Ultimately, these players have left an indelible mark on the league, showcasing their athleticism against towering opponents.

Greatest Undersized Dunkers in NBA History

Men's national basketball team head coach Steve Kerr believes Devin Booker is the "unsung MVP" of Team USA's gold medal victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics. "Devin Booker is an incredible basketball player. Nobody asked about him," Kerr said at the end of his press conference Saturday, per Ben Golliver of the Washington Post. "He was our unsung MVP. I just wanted to say that."

Steve Kerr Calls Devin Booker 'Unsung MVP' of USA Basketball's Olympic Gold Medal Run

The United States men's basketball team captured a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal on Saturday with a 98-87 win over Victor Wembanyama and France in Paris. GREATNESS GETS GOLD 🥇<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParisOlympics?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ParisOlympics</a> <a href="https://t.co/NAFVzmHZFg">pic.twitter.com/NAFVzmHZFg</a>. The star of the day was guard Steph Curry, who put together a second straight sensational...

Steph Curry Hailed as Olympic Legend By Fans for Heroics in USA's Gold Medal Win

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It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

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The final tickets have been punched to Williamsport. The last day of regional action for the Little League World Series went down on Friday, with five spots in the annual summer tournament up for grabs. Here's a look at the day's results. Mid-Atlantic Region. Pennsylvania def. Washington D.C., 5-1 Metro...

Little League World Series Regionals 2024: Scores and Bracket Results from Day 8

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Incident Summary: On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, during the 3m springboard preliminaries at the Olympic Games in Paris, American diver Alison Gibson faced an unfortunate incident that led to a score of 0.0. Competing to secure a place in the semi-finals, the 25-year-old Texas-born athlete experienced a collision with the diving board that significantly impacted her performance.

Heart-Stopping Moment: Alison Gibson’s Dive Ends in Disaster at the 2024 Olympics

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Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

One day after winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, LeBron James and others from the men's team were back at the court in a different capacity. James, Bam Adebayo and Derrick White were in the stands for the U.S. women's team's gold medal match against France. The U.S. would win 67-66 and the men's players were quick to congratulate the victors.

Video: LeBron James, Men's Team Congratulate Kahleah Copper, USA for Women's Gold Win

Los Angeles, CA

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

Kansas City, MO

Mac Jones is entering a new era with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he started things on a positive note in a 26-13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. In his preseason debut on Saturday, Jones finished with 98 passing yards on 9-of-11 passing. He couldn't find the endzone, but still looked solid in limited playing time.

Mac Jones' Jaguars Preseason Debut Applauded By NFL Fans After Trade from Patriots

Steph Curry knows a thing or two about championships. The four-time NBA champ earned his first Olympic gold medal on Saturday when Team USA took down France 98-87 in Paris. Following the game, Curry reflected on the moment on the NBC broadcast with Mike Tirico and said that he considers this accomplishment among his highest in the sport:

Steph Curry: 'Unbelievable' USA Olympic Gold Medal Win 'Ranks Very High' For Me

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As Glen Taylor and Alex Rodriguez quarrel over ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves, the domino effect could have larger ramifications than previously imagined. “If (Taylor) keeps the team,” Dan Le Batard reports on his eponymous podcast, “what’s going to happen after that is they’re going to lose their team president, Tim Connelly.”

NBA Rumors: Timberwolves Franchise Star Could Request Trade

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Kyle Gass, left, and Jack Black of Tenacious D perform at the Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on Dec. 30, 2022, in Las Vegas. Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images via TNS. The comedy-rock duo Tenacious D — made up of Jack Black and Kyle Gass — announced the cancellation of the rest of its “Spicy Meatball Tour” following Gass’ remarks about the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump.

Jack Black ends Tenacious D’s “Spicy Meatball Tour” after bandmate’s comment about Trump shooting, October Mershon Auditorium show faces uncertain fate

LeBron James, Steph Curry and the United States men's basketball team is playing in the 2024 Summer Olympics gold medal game against France. Team USA is looking for its fifth straight gold medal at the Summer Olympics, but achieving that may be tough as the true road team against Victor Wembanyama and the home crowd in Paris.

USA vs. France: Highlights, Box Score Stats for 2024 Olympic Men's Basketball Gold

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis isn't satisfied with the pair of gold medals he already has in men's basketball. "I think so," he told reporters Sunday when asked if he would represent the United States at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Davis, 31, was a key...

Lakers' Anthony Davis Open to 2028 LA Olympics After USA's Gold Medal Win vs. France

Masai Russell won by the slimmest of margins in the women's 100-meter hurdles. The American needed a lunge on her final stride of the race to beat out France's Cyrena Samba-Mayela for gold. NBC Olympics & Paralympics @NBCOlympics. THE OLYMPIC DEBUTANTE IS AN OLYMPIC CHAMPION.<br><br>Masai Russell wins 100m hurdles gold...

Video: Masai Russell Wins Gold Medal in Photo Finish in Women's Olympics 100m Hurdles

The United States women's basketball team narrowly defeated France on Sunday, 67-66, earning its 10th gold medal overall in the event and eighth in a row. And Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese—who is an early favorite to be a key member of Team USA at the 2028 Los Angeles Games—was hype:

Angel Reese Reacts to USA's 1-Point Gold Medal Win vs. France at 2024 Paris Olympics

The United States concluded the 2024 Summer Olympics by winning two gold medals. The women's basketball team won its eighth consecutive gold medal in dramatic fashion against host nation France. A'ja Wilson and Co. squeaked out a 67-66 victory to extend the team's Olympic winning streak to 61 games. Jennifer...

Olympic 2024 Medal Count: Final Tally and Winners from Entire Olympics

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Every NBA Roster's Best Kept Secret for 2024-25 Season

True diehard NBA fans know their favorite squad up, down and sideways. Those \"us vs. them\" one-team loyalists won't find any secrets here because, for example,...

True diehard NBA fans know their favorite squad up, down and sideways. Those "us vs. them" one-team loyalists won't find any secrets here because, for example,...

Every NBA Roster's Best Kept Secret for 2024-25 Season

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