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Adam Silver strongly implied Ja Morant is facing a significant suspension. That's for a second gun incident, but primarily for embarrassing the NBA.
Adam Silver on Ja Morant: “We’ve uncovered a fair amount of additional information. We probably could have brought it to a head now, but we’ve made the decision that it would be unfair to these players and these teams to announce that decision in the middle of this series.”— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) June 1, 2023
The Memphis Grizzlies suspended Ja Morant indefinitely after he flashed a gun on Instagram Live, two months after he got an eight-game suspension for...

Ja Morant's biggest crime is embarrassing the NBA

Miami, FL

Jimmy Butler and the Heat want to get out of Denver with a win. Saturday night, Butler prepared with an Escape Room.
How is Jimmy Butler spending his time in between Games 1 and 2? He’s been hanging with his daughter and playing Spades. He’s doing an Escape Room tonight: “It’s not always about basketball. It will never always be about basketball. That’s how I regroup.” pic.twitter.com/RXBqQ5UGbp— Harrison Wind (@HarrisonWind) June 3, 2023
"I'm as normal as they come," Butler told reporters, explaining that he'd been playing card games with his daughter and was planning an Escape Room trip. Meanwhile his Heat...

Heat star has unusual preparation for Game 2

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Phoenix, AZ

Kevin Young was rumored to be the Suns new head coach. He'll have to settle for a boatload of money.
ESPN story on the Suns agreeing to a $2M-plus annual deal to keep associate HC Kevin Young on Frank Vogel’s staff. Young becomes the highest paid assistant in the NBA. https://t.co/FxgCiXqIHc— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 3, 2023
Young has been a Phoenix assistant since 2020, after four years on Brett Brown's staff with the Philadelphia 76ers. He was a finalist for the head coaching job in Phoenix after Monty Williams was fired, after previously interviewing for the top job in Philadelphia, Utah,...

NBA assistant coach gets lucrative consolation prize

East Lansing, MI

New Suns owner Mat Ishbia is a big supporter of Michigan State, but he'll no longer support individual athletes financially.
MSU mega-booster Mat Ishbia was at the forefront of NIL deals, sponsoring MSU athletes in four sports. Now, he's pulling the plug on the program that paid MSU football, basketball and volleyball players up to $700 a month. Here's his reasoning:https://t.co/GjOmS8p6dW— Tony Paul (@TonyPaul1984) June 2, 2023
Ishbia and his company, United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), started a name-and-image licensing program for athletes at Michigan State University. Members of the men's basketball, football and volleyball teams could earn $700 per month for social...

NBA owner ends big-money college NIL deal

Dallas, TX

Running back Ezekiel Elliott, who spent the first seven years of his professional career with the Dallas Cowboys before being released in mid-March, remains unsigned nearly three months into free agency. While a market for the three-time Pro Bowler hasn't materialized to this point, Elliott doesn't appear too desperate to ink a deal anytime soon.  
Who will @EzekielElliott play for in 2023?  (via 3hunnid__/IG) pic.twitter.com/k73N0yz52N— NFL (@NFL) May 31, 2023
ESPN insider Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday's episode of NFL Live that Elliott is taking a leisurely approach to his free agency while holding out hope that a new team decides...

Report: Ezekiel Elliott eyeing big-money deal, Cowboys reunion on the table

Tampa, FL

2021 second-round draft pick Kyle Trask may have already lost a supposed quarterback competition to free-agency signing Baker Mayfield before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers even open summer training camp sessions. According to the Joe Bucs Fan website, retired quarterback, brother of New Orleans Saints' Derek Carr and current NFL Network personality David Carr suggested during an on-air segment that Mayfield began the first full week of June as the leader in the clubhouse to start over Trask when Tampa Bay opens the regular season at the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 10. "...Kyle Trask is going to have to do something extraordinary" to...

Former first overall pick predicts winner of Buccaneers' QB competition

Cleveland, OH

Three different Cleveland Browns players have been robbed in recent days in three separate incidents.It was first reported by Brandon Little of Browns Digest that running back/wide receiver Demetric Felton had his car stolen on Sunday from a parking garage in Cleveland. Per Little, Felton said he thinks that somebody "followed him into his parking garage and stole the car after he parked it."Little then reported on Sunday night that cornerback Greg Newsome II was robbed of his vehicle at gunpoint. According to the report, the carjacking occurred at Filter Experience on West Superior Avenue in Cleveland.Newsome II appeared to...

Trio of Browns players robbed in three separate incidents

Chicago, IL

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Taylor Swift confuses young fan by inviting her up on stage from the audience then reversing this as she realized there was no safe way to get the child back off the stage. In a recent concert stop in Chicago on her Eras Tour, Taylor Swift found herself in a heartwarming yet challenging situation during her performance. While Swift is known for her fan engagement and surprise on-stage moments, this particular encounter took an unexpected turn. As she performed her hit song "22," Swift spotted a young fan and attempted to involve her in the show, only to realize there was no safe way to get the child back off the stage.

Taylor Swift Almost Brings Young Fan Onto Stage But Changes Mind As She Realizes Safety Risk Involved

San Francisco, CA

The San Francisco 49ers continue to receive positive updates on quarterback Brock Purdy."He's right on pace," head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters about Purdy's recovery following Tuesday's practice, via Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk. "I think he throws three times a week. I do not sit and watch those. It’s part of his process of getting back and he’s continuing right on the track he’s always been on — no setbacks and it’s been very good so far."Purdy suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow during the NFC Championship Game on Jan. 29 but didn't have surgery...

49ers' Kyle Shanahan shares promising Brock Purdy update

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Austin, TX

Foro E.

These celebrities are all neighbors with Matthew McConaughey, now!. In a surprising twist, the Lone Star state of Texas has become the new hotspot for Hollywood's elite. Over the past couple of years, a wave of celebrities has been making their way to the southern state, seeking solace and settling into the welcoming embrace of Texas hospitality. The city of choice? Austin, the vibrant capital that seems to have cast a spell on the hearts of these famous stars.

The Hottest City in Texas Where All the Celebrities Are Flocking To!

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Jacksonville, FL

Chanel D. Adams

Raquel Leviss is rumored to be pregnant and in hiding.Photo by(Raquel Leviss/Instagram) Raquel Leviss was allegedly spotted at an airport amid the pregnancy rumors. The Vanderpump Rules co-star has been in hiding for several weeks now. Raquel reportedly entered a mental health facility on the heels of the Scandoval, which has rocked the Bravoverse.

'Vanderpump Rules' Raquel Leviss Wears Baggy Sweater, Hides Baby Bump At Jacksonville Airport?

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The Aurora City Council will consider during a study session Monday restricting RVs to parking only 24 hours on a public-street in a seven-day period. “Currently Aurora allows a recreational vehicle to park on a public right-of-way for up to five days,” according to a memo from the City Attorney’s Office to the council. “This ordinance reduces the five days to twenty-four hours during any seven day period to be as strict as Denver’s ordinances.” RVs and campers in violation of the ordinance will be towed and impounded.

Aurora targets people living in RVs, campers

Missouri State

Columbia, MO

The Missouri Tigers landed themselves a more than notable hoops commitment over the weekend in the person of 7-foot-3 center Connor Vanover.He's a big man and he's experienced, which are two traits that certainly play in college basketball. A Little Rock, Arkansas native, Vanover played for the Arkansas Razorbacks in 2020-21 and 2021-23, averaging 5.1 points and 3.3 rebounds in just 12.1 minutes per game. Playing time was obviously a concern and it undoubtedly played into his transfer to Oral Roberts last season, where he averaged 12.7 points and 7.2 in an extended role with 25.8 minutes per game.Now heading to...

Missouri lands commitment from 7-foot-3 transfer Connor Vanover

Las Vegas, NV

Following a 5-2 Game 1 victory over the Florida Panthers, history is on the side of the Vegas Golden Knights as they look to hoist the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history. A whopping 76 percent of teams who win the first game of the Final go on win Lord Stanley's Cup. 
History is on the Golden Knights' side after Game 1  pic.twitter.com/mFCl5c9G6s— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 4, 2023
Both the Golden Knights and Panthers are searching for their first Cup. It's only the seventh time in NHL history two Cup-less teams have battled in the Final – and the...

Golden Knights have history on their side after taking Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final

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In bid to step into postseason, Lakers receive a 'free' boost

In their bid for the postseason, the Lakers (38-38) -- who have won six of their past 10 games -- are getting a \"free\" boost, especially...

In their bid for the postseason, the Lakers (38-38) -- who have won six of their past 10 games -- are getting a "free" boost, especially...

In bid to step into postseason, Lakers receive a 'free' boost

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