Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is working on a deal to sell a majority stake in the NBA franchise to the family that runs the Las Vegas Sands casino, a person with knowledge of the talks said Tuesday night. … [Read more...] about Mark Cuban working on $3.5 billion sale of majority stake in Dallas Mavericks
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‘Mr. Big Stuff’ singer Jean Knight dies at 80
Jean Knight, a New Orleans born soul singer known for her 1971 hit "Mr. Big Stuff," has died at 80. … [Read more...] about ‘Mr. Big Stuff’ singer Jean Knight dies at 80
WNBA player files discrimination claim over treatment during pregnancy
Dearica Hamby’s complaint is an escalation of her public complaints — and a blow for the WNBA, which is preparing to announce a much-anticipated expansion team this week ahead of the Finals. … [Read more...] about WNBA player files discrimination claim over treatment during pregnancy
Jordan’s top diplomat wants to align Europeans behind a call for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza
Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said Sunday he hopes a meeting of Mediterranean officials will help bridge a gap between Arab and European countries in calling for a humanitarian pause in Gaza to become a permanent cease-fire. … [Read more...] about Jordan’s top diplomat wants to align Europeans behind a call for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza
WNBA adds an expansion team in the San Francisco Bay Area
The team will be controlled by the NBA’s Golden State Warriors and begin play in 2025, the WNBA announced Thursday. … [Read more...] about WNBA adds an expansion team in the San Francisco Bay Area