Timberwolves Add LaMelo Ball in Bid to Crash NBA Parity Era
MINNEAPOLIS — The NBA has crowned a different champion in each of the last eight seasons, and the Minnesota Timberwolves enter 2026-27 convinced they are next in line. The streak runs from Toronto in 2019 through the Lakers, Milwaukee, Golden State, Denver, Boston and Oklahoma City to New York, which ended a 53-year wait for
Sean Payton Kiss on Charissa Thompson Sparks Fan Buzz
SEATTLE — A pregame chat between Denver coach Sean Payton and a familiar face from his television days became one of the most talked-about moments of Thursday night, and it had nothing to do with football. As Charissa Thompson, the studio host for the Thursday night streaming broadcast, wrapped up her interview with Payton before
NBA GMs Tab Spurs as Title Pick, Wembanyama for MVP
NEW YORK — The people who build NBA rosters see the 2026-27 season running through San Antonio. In the league's 25th annual survey of general managers, released Thursday, half of the voters picked the Spurs to win the championship. Oklahoma City, the choice of 80% a year ago, drew 43%, and the Knicks and 76ers
Porzingis Still Sidelined With Unspecified Health Issue
SAN FRANCISCO — Kristaps Porzingis remains unavailable for Golden State with no return date after missing camp and the entire exhibition slate, then resurfacing at the team building this week. Club officials said Wednesday the 7-foot-3 big man is still dealing with the same undisclosed health situation and will stay around the roster while he
NBA Tightens Flopping Calls for New Season
NEW YORK — League referees are putting flopping at the top of the 2026-27 enforcement list, and a preseason whistle on Knicks guard Jalen Brunson showed how quickly the standard can bite. During a Madison Square Garden exhibition on Oct. 12 against Minnesota, Brunson took a shove in the back from Rudy Gobert, stumbled, braced
Detroit Families Navigate Varied National School Holiday Calendars for 2025-26 and 2026-27
School holiday schedules across the United States are determined independently by more than 13,000 local school districts, creating a patchwork of academic calendars that can pose planning challenges for families and employers alike. While specific dates vary by district, national trends for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years offer a general overview of anticipated breaks. […]
Detroit Legal Community Weighs Supreme Court Term Limits
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, a Democrat, is renewing his efforts to fundamentally alter the structure and appointment process of the Supreme Court, proposing legislation that would introduce staggered 18-year terms for justices. The bill, titled the Supreme Court Term Limits and Regular Appointments Act, represents a significant proposed shift from the current system of lifetime tenure […]
U.S. Reasserts Strait of Hormuz Blockade Amid Escalating Iran Tensions
International markets are responding to a significant escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions, with reports indicating renewed hostilities around Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz. The developments, which emerged during the July 15 news cycle, have directly impacted global energy markets and raised alarms about the security of maritime trade. Independent reporting confirms that the United […]
U.S.-Iran Strait of Hormuz Escalation Rattles Global Shipping and Energy Markets
International and business news outlets reported on July 15 that renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran have erupted around Iranian ports and the critical Strait of Hormuz. This escalation has directly impacted global energy markets, with oil prices reaching a one-month high. The situation has revived concerns about the security of shipping through […]
U.S. Reimposes Blockade on Iran Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions, Raising Energy Concerns
International markets reacted this week to escalating tensions between the United States and Iran in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz. Reports on July 15 indicated a resumption of U.S. actions, including a blockade on Iranian ports, following incidents in the strategic waterway. This development has led to a notable increase in oil prices, […]