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Houston Rockets pull off blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant, per reports | Here’s who they gave up for him

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HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets have pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Suns for two-time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant, ESPN senior NBA insider Shams Charania reports. The Rockets are reportedly giving up guard Jalen Green, guard-forward Dillon Brooks and the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft, as well as five second-round … Read more

Houston Rockets pull off blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant | Here’s who they gave up for him

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The former University of Texas star and two-time NBA Finals MVP is Houston-bound. HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets have pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Suns for two-time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant, ESPN senior NBA insider Shams Charania reports. The Rockets are reportedly giving up guard Jalen Green, guard-forward Dillon Brooks and … Read more

DeGrom pitches 6 strong innings, Seager snaps homer drought in Rangers’ 6-2 victory over Pirates

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DeGrom (7-2) retired the first 11 batters and allowed two runs and five hits in six innings with one walk. PITTSBURGH — Jacob deGrom struck out seven in six strong innings, Corey Seager hit his first home run since May 10 and the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 on Friday night. DeGrom (7-2) … Read more

Senegal women’s basketball team members denied US visas, prime minister says

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The team has plans to train in the U.S. for the upcoming AfroBasket tournament in the Ivory Coast next month. SENEGAL, — The Senegalese women’s basketball team has scrapped plans to train in the U.S. for the upcoming AfroBasket tournament in the Ivory Coast next month after several players and team officials had their visas … Read more

Club World Cup crowds have wildly fluctuated, from swathes of empty seats to ‘hostile’ atmospheres

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The opening week for the monthlong tournament across the U.S. has seen some wildly fluctuating attendances. MIAMI — As kickoff approached it was clear — the fans weren’t coming. The Club World Cup, soccer’s shiny, new competition, has been billed as the event to breathe new life into the world’s most popular sport. It began a … Read more