Harden asked to be traded in June upon
opting in "to his $35.6 million player option
for the 2023-24 season," ESPN reports.
The Clippers deal has reportedly
been on the table since July.
In August, Harden referred to 76ers president of
basketball operations Daryl Morey as "a liar.".
The 10-time All-Star guard will now head to the Clippers alongside P.J.
Tucker and Filip Petrusev.
The 10-time All-Star guard will now head to the Clippers alongside P.J.
Tucker and Filip Petrusev.
The 10-time All-Star guard will now head to the Clippers alongside P.J.
Tucker and Filip Petrusev.
In return, the Sixers will receive Marcus Morris, Robert Covington, Nic Batum and KJ Martin.
In return, the Sixers will receive Marcus Morris, Robert Covington, Nic Batum and KJ Martin.
In return, the Sixers will receive Marcus Morris, Robert Covington, Nic Batum and KJ Martin.
In return, the Sixers will receive Marcus Morris, Robert Covington, Nic Batum and KJ Martin.
They will also receive "a 2028 unprotected
first-round pick, two second-round picks, a 2029
pick swap and an additional first-round pick from
the Oklahoma City Thunder," ESPN reports.
Sources close to Harden say that the 34-year-old
is "ecstatic" to be joining the Clippers.
He hopes to fly to California as soon as possible and may even attend the Clippers-Magic game on Oct.
Connecticut Sun Sells Out First Opener in Decades , Amid Caitlin Clark Debut.
Clark's WNBA regular-season debut against the
Sun will take place in Connecticut on May 14.
Clark's WNBA regular-season debut against the
Sun will take place in Connecticut on May 14.
It was revealed on May 13 that
the matchup has been sold out. .
It was revealed on May 13 that
the matchup has been sold out. .
The Sun hasn't sold out a home opener
since 2003, ESPN reports. .
Sold-out games aren't anything
new for 22-year-old Clark.
Sold-out games aren't anything
new for 22-year-old Clark.
The former University of Iowa star
routinely enjoyed packed NCAA stadiums
and has been drawing record-breaking attendance for WNBA pre-season games.
The former University of Iowa star
routinely enjoyed packed NCAA stadiums
and has been drawing record-breaking attendance for WNBA pre-season games.
For me, this is the best part of it. You've
got to go out and compete every single
night, and if one night is not good for
us, you have an opportunity to come
back a couple days later and respond, Caitlin Clark, via ESPN.
Some WNBA opponents have
been moving games to bigger venues
to cater to the "Caitlin Clark Effect." .
Despite not making it to the playoffs
since 2016, the Fever, which drafted
Clark as the No. 1 overall pick, .
will have 36 of its 40 regular-season
games nationally televised. .
The March 14 game will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The March 14 game will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET
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Caitlin Clark Selected No. 1 Overall , by Indiana Fever in 2024 WNBA Draft.
The WNBA draft took place on April 15
at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
The WNBA draft took place on April 15
at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Clark, the record-breaking NCAA star who's amplified interest in women's basketball, is headed to play with Indiana, ESPN reports. .
Clark, the record-breaking NCAA star who's amplified interest in women's basketball, is headed to play with Indiana, ESPN reports. .
I dreamed of this moment since I was in
second grade, and it's taken a lot of hard
work, a lot of ups and downs, but more
than anything, just trying to soak it in, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
The last time that the Fever won a
WNBA title was in 2012, ESPN reports. .
The last time that the Fever won a
WNBA title was in 2012, ESPN reports. .
But Clark is determined to help the team
"get back to championship habits." .
I'm very lucky to be going there
to an organization that really
loves women's basketball, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
You see it today, I think they had 17,000
tickets claimed to just watch the draft.
I think that shows the excitement in
Indianapolis. It's a great basketball city, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
For myself, I can't imagine a more perfect
fit, a better place for me to start my
professional career, an organization that
really just believes in women's basketball
and wants to do everything the right way. , Caitlin Clark, via statement.
So I couldn't be more
excited to get there, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
Other top WNBA picks include
Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson,
who are headed to the Los Angeles Sparks.
Other top WNBA picks include
Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson,
who are headed to the Los Angeles Sparks.
and Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese,
who will play with the Chicago Sky.
and Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese,
who will play with the Chicago Sky
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Ex-Ohtani Interpreter , Likely to Face Federal Charges, Sources Say.
NBC reports that Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter
may face federal charges in connection with a
gambling investigation into a California bookie. .
According to sources, Ohtani has
been assisting with the investigation.
The news from NBC follows a similar report by TMZ
that Ippei Mizuhara, the former Ohtani interpreter,
will be facing charges by federal authorities.
On March 21, Mizuhara was fired by the L.A. Dodgers
after attorneys representing Ohtani alleged
"massive theft" had occurred related to sports gambling.
On March 21, Mizuhara was fired by the L.A. Dodgers
after attorneys representing Ohtani alleged
"massive theft" had occurred related to sports gambling.
In response, Major League Baseball , opened an investigation. .
On March 25, Ohtani made his first public comments on
the matter, saying that he had been betrayed and lied to,
while denying any involvement in gambling.
I’m very saddened and
shocked that someone
who I trusted has done this, Shohei Ohtani, via NBC.
Ippei has been stealing
money from my account
and has told lies, Shohei Ohtani, via NBC.
NBC reports that Mizuhara is both Ohtani's
interpreter and long-time friend who has had
a constant presence beside the baseball phenom.
The scandal, involving over $4.5 million in wire transfers
from Ohtani's account, was brought to light
following reports by ESPN and the 'Los Angeles Times.'
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OJ Simpson , Dead at 76.
The football star and actor who was acquitted of murder charges in the '90s has died after battling prostate cancer, ESPN reports. .
His family took to X on April 10
to share the news of his death. .
On April 10th, our father,
Orenthal James Simpson,
succumbed to his battle with cancer. , O.J. Simpson's family, via X.
He was surrounded by his
children and grandchildren. , O.J. Simpson's family, via X.
During this time of transition, his family
asks that you please respect their
wishes for privacy and grace, O.J. Simpson's family, via X.
Simpson played in the NFL for 11 seasons, nine of which were with the Buffalo Bills.
But his football career was overshadowed by the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown,
and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in 1994.
But his football career was overshadowed by the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown,
and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in 1994.
Simpson, a murder suspect at the time, famously led L.A. police on a low-speed chase in a white Ford Bronco driven by Al Cowlings.
About 95 million people tuned
in to watch the televised chase.
About 95 million people tuned
in to watch the televised chase.
In 1995, Simpson was found not guilty of murder, but in 1997, he was found liable for the two deaths and was ordered to pay the victims' family members $33.5 million.
At the age of 61, Simpson was imprisoned
for armed robbery and other felonies. .
He served a nine-year sentence.
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Caitlin Clark , Has No Regrets , Following Loss
to South Carolina.
Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes lost 87-75
to the South Carolina Gamecocks in the national championship game on April 7.
Even though the Hawkeyes lost in the finals both
this year to South Carolina and last year to LSU, .
Iowa had only made it to the Final Four
one other time in 1993, ESPN reports. .
Iowa had only made it to the Final Four
one other time in 1993, ESPN reports. .
When I reflect back on my
[Iowa] career, I know I gave
it every single thing I had, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
Basically, everybody believed
there's no way Iowa was making
the Final Four once. But to do it
twice? That's pretty incredible, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
Clark also said that she has no regrets
about how her college career ended. .
Clark also said that she has no regrets
about how her college career ended. .
Whether it's the way the fans have
supported me, the way I've been able
to represent my state where I grew up,
my family being at every single game -- , Caitlin Clark, via statement.
... there's not a regret in my
mind of how things went, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
I'll be able to sleep every night
even though I never won a
national championship, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
Clark leaves Iowa as one of the
best players in NCAA history.
Clark leaves Iowa as one of the
best players in NCAA history.
She had 3,951 points, 1,144 assists and 990 rebounds throughout the course of her college career.
Clark has her eyes set on the WNBA next. She's expected to be the No. 1 draft pick by the Indiana Fever on April 15, ESPN reports. .
Clark has her eyes set on the WNBA next. She's expected to be the No. 1 draft pick by the Indiana Fever on April 15, ESPN reports.
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PJ Washington scores two late free throws as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-116 to reach the NBA Western Conference Finals. BBC Sport
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks to level their NBA play-off series, while the Boston Celtics take a 3-1 lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers. BBC Sport
Red Lobster Announces, Nearly 100 Locations , Will Be Shut Down.
NBC reports that approximately 99 Red Lobster locations
will be auctioned off as the seafood chain faces
questions regarding the company's long-term future.
Founder and CEO of the liquidation firm TAGeX Brands,
Neal Sherman, said he would lead the closure of over
50 locations in a May 13 LinkedIn post.
Sherman said equipment from the
locations will be auctioned off.
Locations will reportedly be closed across
the United States, including Denver,
Indianapolis, California and New York.
On May 14, Restaurant Business Magazine reported
a total of 99 locations would close, representing
about 15% of the company's 700 locations. .
NBC reports that the largest seafood
restaurant in the U.S. has struggled with debt,
unfavorable leases and executive turnover.
The chain's troubles also stem from ill-advised
strategies like an all-you-can-eat-shrimp promotion
in 2023 that resulted in a significant loss.
Earlier in 2024, the chain's largest investor,
Thai Union, announced that it would
seek to exit its position. .
The combination of Covid-19 pandemic,
sustained industry headwinds, higher
interest rates and rising material and
labor costs have impacted Red Lobster,
resulting in prolonged negative
financial contributions to
Thai Union and its shareholders, Thiraphong Chansiri, Thai Union Group’s CEO, via NBC.
After detailed analysis, we have
determined that Red Lobster’s
ongoing financial requirements
no longer align with our capital
allocation priorities and
therefore are pursuing an exit
of our minority investment, Thiraphong Chansiri, Thai Union Group’s CEO, via NBC
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Harry and Meghan’s Archewell , Delinquent Over Unpaid Fees.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's charity is currently prohibited from raising money in California because it's
been found delinquent in the state, NBC News reports. .
California Attorney General Rob Bonta was responsible for issuing the delinquency notice. .
According to the state of California,
Archewell has yet to pay its yearly
registration fees or submit an annual report.
A source familiar with the situation said that the foundation's check was lost in the mail, but another one has been sent out. .
The issue will likely be resolved in a
matter of days, according to the source.
Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan have been in Nigeria supporting causes such as wounded veterans.
Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan have been in Nigeria supporting causes such as wounded veterans.
The Archewell Foundation was launched in 2020 after the couple stepped away from the royal family.
The foundation's mission is, "Show up, do good.".
We consciously partner with
key organizations and leaders
to identify immediate needs,
build meaningful initiatives,
and drive long-term change, Via the Archewell Foundation's website
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