The Pelicans‘ surprising five-game winning streak came to an end on Tuesday in Cleveland, but the team still got some positive news, as forward Zion Williamson played in both games of a back-to-back set for the first time in 14 months, writes Rod Walker of NOLA.com (subscription required). Williamson, who last played in a back-to-back in October 2024, logged 21 minutes vs. the … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Zion, Flagg, G. Jackson, Small, Spurs
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Thousands attend Christmas Eve events in Bethlehem, the first since Gaza war
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years. … [Read more...] about Thousands attend Christmas Eve events in Bethlehem, the first since Gaza war
These are the winning numbers for Powerball’s $1.8 billion Christmas Eve jackpot
A winning ticket in Wednesday night's Powerball drawing would have the option of accepting an estimated lump sum cash payment of $781.3 million, or one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments. … [Read more...] about These are the winning numbers for Powerball’s $1.8 billion Christmas Eve jackpot
Mavericks’ most aggressive move during trade season would infuriate fans
Dealing Anthony Davis could be a disastrous setback if the return isn't right. … [Read more...] about Mavericks’ most aggressive move during trade season would infuriate fans
Nuggets Lose Another Starter, Who Will Be Available For Christmas Night Affair?
The Denver Nuggets finally have a complete team around Nikola Jokic. However, their depth will be tested even further when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. Nuggets Lose Another Starter, Who Will Be Available For Christmas Night Affair? Denver fell to the Dallas Mavericks 131-130 on the road last night, as its comeback came up short. Trailing by as many … [Read more...] about Nuggets Lose Another Starter, Who Will Be Available For Christmas Night Affair?