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Kawhi Leonard's hopes of competing for gold at the Paris Olympics were dashed last week, leaving the Los Angeles Clippers frustrated with Team USA's decision. Despite Leonard's desire to play and the Clippers' assurances of his health, USA Basketball decided to remove him from the roster, citing concerns about his recent knee injury. Clippers general manager Lawrence Frank expressed disappointment with the decision, revealing that Kawhi looked "really good" during early practice sessions. Leonard’s history of injuries, as he missed the final stretch of the Clippers’ season, likely played a role in USA Basketball’s decision. With the Olympics featuring a…

Hailie Deegan's recent split with AM Racing has sent shockwaves through the NASCAR community, leaving many wondering about the young driver's future. NASCAR veteran Kevin Harvick weighed in on Deegan's career trajectory during a recent podcast episode. Harvick expressed concerns about Deegan’s decision to leave Toyota’s development program, a move he believes has hindered her growth. According to Harvick, Toyota offers a superior driver development structure compared to Ford, while Chevrolet falls somewhere in the middle. He stressed the importance of sustained development and mentorship early in a NASCAR career, suggesting Deegan may have been pushed to compete at a…

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have secured the future of their franchise by signing Evan Mobley to a lucrative five-year, $224 million contract extension. The deal, which could potentially reach $269 million, solidifies the young forward as a mainstay of the team. Mobley, a 2021-22 All-Rookie and 2022-23 All-Defensive selection, quickly established himself as a defensive force and versatile offensive contributor. Despite being limited to 50 games last season due to injuries, he averaged an impressive 15.7 points, 9.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game. Selected third overall in the 2021 NBA Draft, Mobley joins star Donovan Mitchell, who signed a long-term…

The Memphis Grizzlies have traded former lottery pick Ziaire Williams and a 2030 second-round draft pick (originally taken by the Dallas Mavericks) to the Brooklyn Nets. In exchange, the Grizzlies will receive forward Mamadi Diakite and the draft rights to Nemanja Dangubic, the teams announced Friday. Mamadi Diakite, who stands 6 feet, 9 inches, has played for five different teams since finishing his college career at Virginia in 2020. Most notably, he was a member of the Milwaukee Bucks’ roster during their 2021 championship run. Ziaire Williams, 6-foot-4, has played 150 games for the Grizzlies over the past three seasons.…

New York – A broad-based selloff in technology stocks weighed heavily on the Nasdaq Composite on Wednesday, overshadowing gains in other sectors. The broader market also came under downward pressure, with the S&P 500 closing lower. The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 2.2%, marking a continuation of the recent rotation away from high-growth stocks. Mega-cap tech companies, including Apple, Netflix and Alphabet, contributed significantly to the index's losses. The semiconductor sector was hit particularly hard, with shares plummeting after reports of potential new export controls on advanced chip technology to China. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) and Nvidia Corporation, a leading chipmaker,…