The Detroit Pistons pulled out a gritty 109–107 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night in a game that felt like a throwback to old-school basketball. Detroit leaned heavily on inside scoring, led by center Jalen Duren, who finished with 14 points and eight rebounds. Denver countered with a strong performance from Jonas Valančiūnas, … Read more
Lorenzo Musetti’s bid to secure his first Grand Slam victory over Novak Djokovic ended in heartbreak on Wednesday at the Australian Open, as the Italian was forced to retire despite holding a commanding two-set lead. Musetti was ahead 6–4, 6–3, 1–3 in their quarter-final clash on Rod Laver Arena when he suffered an apparent injury … Read more
The sudden death of a powerful political leader has created a significant vacuum in Maharashtra, India’s richest state. Ajit Pawar, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, died on Wednesday in a plane crash along with four others. Maharashtra’s political landscape is famously complex—a maze of shifting alliances, regional loyalties, and long-standing rivalries. For decades, Ajit … Read more
Bill Belichick, the eight-time Super Bowl–winning coach, will not be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. According to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the vote, Belichick did not receive the required 40 of 50 votes needed for first-ballot induction. He was informed of the decision Friday … Read more
Shedeur Sanders is one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in college football history. Over four seasons, he appeared in 50 games and completed 1,267 of 1,808 passes (70.1%) for 14,353 yards, 134 touchdowns, and just 27 interceptions. He threw at least one touchdown pass in 49 consecutive games, the longest streak in NCAA Division I … Read more
Top US Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino and several of his agents are expected to leave Minneapolis on Tuesday and return to their home sectors, according to three sources familiar with the discussions. The move sidelines a central figure in the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts in the city. The decision follows President Donald Trump’s … Read more
Gregory Bovino has been removed from his position as Border Patrol “commander at large” and reassigned to his former post in El Centro, California, where he is expected to retire soon, according to a Department of Homeland Security official and two people familiar with the decision. Bovino’s abrupt demotion marks the strongest sign yet that … Read more
Democratic Senator John Fetterman has called on President Donald Trump to immediately fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers in Minnesota. In a statement, Fetterman said: “President Trump: I make a direct appeal to immediately fire Secretary Noem. Americans have died. She … Read more
Chicago — Luka Dončić delivered a dominant all-around performance with 46 points, 11 assists, and seven rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Chicago Bulls 129–118 on Monday night. LeBron James scored 24 points, including 20 in the first half, while Rui Hachimura added 23 points on an efficient 9-of-11 shooting. The win improved … Read more