Spurs are far from contending, but Victor Wembanyama’s defense is on a rapid ascent

Spurs are far from contending, but Victor Wembanyama’s defense is on a rapid ascent

PHILADELPHIA — A few weeks ago, Joel Embiid said he wondered if Victor Wembanyama knew what he wanted. “I think, first of all, he has to figure out where he wants to play, whether he wants to be a guard or a big or whatever,” the 76ers big man said. “It’s not necessarily whether he…

Vince McMahon out at WWE after resigning from TKO Group amid sex abuse scandal

Vince McMahon out at WWE after resigning from TKO Group amid sex abuse scandal

Vince McMahon announced Friday he is stepping down from his position as executive chairman of WWE-parent TKO Group Holdings amid the sexual abuse scandal that has rocked the wrestling world. According to Deadline, McMahon denied the allegations of a the lawsuit that was filed against him Thursday that accused him of sexual assault and trafficking,…

Why South Carolina’s freshman sensation is wowing Magic Johnson, the NBA and college basketball

Why South Carolina’s freshman sensation is wowing Magic Johnson, the NBA and college basketball

Let’s begin with the play, because what else initially comes to mind when thinking of South Carolina star freshman MiLaysia Fulwiley? You know the one. Against No. 10 Notre Dame, in the season opener, in Paris. Fulwiley receives an inbounds pass with just over two minutes to go until halftime and begins galloping up the…

Housing costs now unaffordable for record number of US renters

Housing costs now unaffordable for record number of US renters

If you find yourself struggling to make your rent payment every month, you’re not alone. More Americans are having that problem than ever before, according to new data from Harvard University. The number of American renters considered “cost burdened” by their monthly housing payment in the latest count from 2022 hit an all-time high of 22.4 million…

Running with rage, Isiah Pacheco has energized the Chiefs’ rushing attack in the playoffs

Running with rage, Isiah Pacheco has energized the Chiefs’ rushing attack in the playoffs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — His hands balled into fists and his biceps flexed, running back Isiah Pacheco stomped along the Kansas City Chiefs’ sideline, his message accentuated by his demonstrative voice. “Ay, bring that f—— energy!” Pacheco screamed at his offensive teammates, many of them nodding in agreement. “Bring that s—! Bring that s—!” A…

Jake Johnson Likes to Play the Hollywood Game, Especially When It Changes

Jake Johnson Likes to Play the Hollywood Game, Especially When It Changes

If you were bored enough — a stultifying job, living with Mom after a bad breakup — you, too, might climb into a mysterious limo carrying Andy Samberg. You might even consider the offer: outwit assassins for 30 days and win $1 million. It’s a risk that Tommy, played by Jake Johnson, is willing to…

January Is Nearly Over. Have You Done Your Retirement Review?

January Is Nearly Over. Have You Done Your Retirement Review?

The crash diets have crashed, the brand-new budgets won’t budge and your Peloton is now the world’s most expensive laundry rack. But even if every one of your New Year’s resolutions is toast, there’s still one start-of-the-year chore you would be wise to handle: your retirement review. This is a perfect time to take stock…

American skier Bella Wright airlifted after crashing in World Cup downhill race

American skier Bella Wright airlifted after crashing in World Cup downhill race

Rescue helicopter evacuate United States’ Isabella Wright after she crashed during an alpine ski, women’s World Cup downhill race, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Gabriele Facciotti) CORTINA D’AMPEZZO – CORTINA D’American skier Bella Wright was airlifted off the course after crashing in a World Cup downhill Saturday. Wright lost control midway…

Dick Bove, Famed Banking Analyst Now Retired, Says Dollar is ‘Finished’

Dick Bove, Famed Banking Analyst Now Retired, Says Dollar is ‘Finished’

Over his 54 years as a financial analyst, Richard X. Bove perfected the art of grabbing attention. Through thousands of newspaper interviews, cable news appearances and radio segments, Mr. Bove turned what can be a dull, by-the-numbers career into a more showy one. Weighing in on the economy and the inner workings of Wall Street,…

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