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Micah Parsons trade vs. Luka Dončić blockbuster: Which Dallas deal debacle was worse?

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 8/29/2025 9:51 AM

Dallas has traded away two of the best young athletes in the world in a seven-month span ... Read full Story

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With Micah Parsons trade following Luka Dončić blockbuster, Dallas sports fans continue to have miserable year

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 8/28/2025 7:19 PM

Another superstar is leaving Dallas thanks to mismanagement from team leadership ... Read full Story

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EuroBasket 2025: Luka Dončić shows he's healthy, but ex-G Leaguer steals the show as Poland upsets Slovenia

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jack Maloney | 8/28/2025 5:57 PM

Doncic put up 34 points and nine assists, but Jordan Loyd's 32 points powered Poland to victory ... Read full Story

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NBA rumors: Knicks, Cavaliers interested in Malik Beasley; Mavericks trying to create room for Danté Exum

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 8/28/2025 4:57 PM

We're in the dead zone of the NBA calendar but plenty of conversations are happening behind the scenes ... Read full Story

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Doc Rivers, Bucks GM support Giannis Antetokounmpo at EuroBasket amid questions about his future in Milwaukee

By CBS Interactive Inc | Robby Kalland | 8/28/2025 3:52 PM

The Bucks sent a contingent to EuroBasket to cheer on Giannis in Cyprus ... Read full Story

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How will the NBA change by 2050? Wemby usurps both LeBron James and Michael Jordan, plus more bold predictions

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 8/28/2025 2:12 PM

We're looking ahead 25 years and predicting what will be different about the NBA in 2050 ... Read full Story

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Mavericks request Luka Dončić 'Overwatch 2' billboard be moved away from American Airlines Center, per report

By CBS Interactive Inc | Carter Bahns | 8/28/2025 1:14 PM

Multiple billboards appeared this week near the Mavs' home venue ... Read full Story

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Micah Parsons to get second opinion on back; Kyle Hamilton gets historic contract; Rashee Rice suspended

By CBS Interactive Inc | Zachary Pereles | 8/28/2025 8:45 AM

Plus, we've got our College Football QB Power Rankings heading into Week 1 ... Read full Story

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Phoenix Suns, owner Mat Ishbia sued by minority owners over access to internal records

By CBS Interactive Inc | Bryan DeArdo | 8/27/2025 11:50 PM

The minority owners who are suing are holdovers from the previous ownership group ... Read full Story

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Lakers' Rob Pelinka, Jeanie Buss visit Luka Dončić ahead of EuroBasket opener in show of support

By CBS Interactive Inc | Carter Bahns | 8/27/2025 8:35 PM

Dončić will compete internationally for Slovenia in the European championship ... Read full Story

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Dawn Staley says she 'would've had to' take the Knicks coaching job if they offered it to her

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 8/27/2025 8:08 PM

Staley's desire for the job is not just about the position, but to continue to break barriers ... Read full Story

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Ranking NBA's 25 best free agent signings since 2000, from Michael Jordan to LeBron James

By CBS Interactive Inc | Robby Kalland | 8/27/2025 5:18 PM

These 25 free agent signings changed the fortunes of their franchises and the league over the last 25 years ... Read full Story

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10 players to watch at EuroBasket 2025: Luka, Giannis, Jokić headline, France has intriguing non-Wemby trio

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 8/27/2025 9:43 AM

These are the names to keep an eye on during the FIBA competition over the next two-plus weeks ... Read full Story

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Mark Cuban explains why he doesn't think NBA expansion will happen any time soon

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 8/26/2025 6:01 PM

The NBA's potential venture into Europe is a more appealing option to Cuban ... Read full Story

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Mark Cuban doesn't regret selling the Dallas Mavericks, but he does wish he would've created a bidding war

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 8/26/2025 4:24 PM

Cuban reflected on his decision to sell the team on a recent podcast ... Read full Story

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Max Strus injury: Cavaliers guard out 'three to four months' after undergoing surgery on left foot, per report

By CBS Interactive Inc | Cameron Salerno | 8/26/2025 4:19 PM

Strus will miss approximately three to four months because of the injury ... Read full Story

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Best pick from each NBA Draft this century: Giannis, Jokić among biggest steals, only two No. 1 picks make cut

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 8/26/2025 12:10 PM

We're looking back at the best pick from each of the last 25 NBA Drafts ... Read full Story

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EuroBasket 2025 preview: Six important questions as Nikola Jokić and Serbia enters as favorites

By CBS Interactive Inc | James Herbert | 8/26/2025 11:01 AM

We're answering questions about the 24-team tournament that begins Wednesday ... Read full Story

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A LeBron James-Warriors trade doesn't make sense yet, but here's why that could change in the coming months

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 8/26/2025 10:28 AM

A LeBron-Steph partnership remains unlikely, but it makes some sense on paper ... Read full Story

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EuroBasket 2025 schedule, scores, games today, format: What to know as NBA stars compete for European glory

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 8/25/2025 3:39 PM

The 24-team tournament tips off this week ... Read full Story

animal

Horses may have become rideable with the help of a genetic mutation

by Science News | Aug 28 2025

connecticut

Are bikes required to follow the same rules as cars on roads in Connecticut?

by CT Mirror | Aug 29 2025

entertainment

New Music Friday August 29: Bon Jovi, Sabrina Carpenter, Halsey, Riley Green, The Kid LAROI and More

by ET Online | Aug 29 2025

FFNEWS

Still Selective, Still Political – What They’re Not Telling You About ELP Crackdowns

by FreightWaves | Aug 29 2025

finance

To fuel AI’s insatiable appetite, Nvidia and Big Tech are doubling down on nuclear

by MarketWatch.com | Aug 29 2025

game

25 Years Later, Valkyrie Profile Remains One Of The Greatest Cult JRPG Classics

by GameSpot | Aug 29 2025

how_to

An Electrician Begs: Never Plug These 7 Devices Into Extension Cords

by CNET | Aug 29 2025

knowledge

Here’s the Real Reason Why Tennis Balls Are Bright Yellow (And Nope, They Weren’t Always That Color!)

by Reader's Digest | Aug 27 2025

long_island

Family duo brings design and music studios to Port Jefferson Station

by greaterlongisland.com | Aug 29 2025

nation

Iowa's Sen. Joni Ernst to retire at the end of her term in 2026

by upi.com | Aug 29 2025

opinion

Here's the pathway for President Trump to receive his much-deserved Nobel Peace Prize

by Opinion on Fox News | Aug 29 2025

politics

Trump's looming Chicago takeover puts violent illegal immigrant crimes in spotlight: 'Incompetent mayor'

by Fox News | Aug 29 2025

real_estate

Katy Perry’s legal fight is a warning for those selling or inheriting a family home

by NY Post | Aug 29 2025

travel

How to discover the Flip Side of Florida in Jacksonville

by Wanderlust | Aug 29 2025

wellness

I Thought It Was a Relentless UTI. It Was Actually a Lesser-Known Chronic Condition

by Self.com | Aug 29 2025

Word of the Day

incisive

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 29, 2025 is:

incisive • \in-SYE-siv\ • adjective

Incisive means "impressively direct and decisive." It is generally applied to either something communicated in a way that is very clear and direct, or to a person who is able to explain difficult ideas clearly and confidently.

// The columnist is known for her incisive commentary on local politics.

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Examples:

"'Death Becomes Her' might be a combination of an uproarious camp sensibility and the grotesquely macabre, but it also contains incisive social critiques—of impossible beauty standards for women, the difficulties of aging, and the lengths people will go to maintain their youthful looks." — Christopher Wallenberg, The Boston Globe, 1 June 2025

Did you know?

An incisive person doesn’t hem and haw—they get straight to the point. The original meaning of incisive, from around 1600, was "having a cutting edge or piercing point"; the modern meaning of "impressively direct and decisive" has been part of English since the mid-1800s. Incisive is a close relative of incisor, which refers to a front tooth typically adapted for cutting, so it's no surprise that incisive has a specific meaning in dentistry, describing that which is of, relating to, or situated near the incisors. Both incisive and incisor come from the Latin verb caedere, meaning "to cut." English is rich in cuttings from the fruitful stem of caedere: some examples to sink your teeth into are scissors, chisel, incise ("to cut into or engrave"), excise ("to remove by cutting"), incision ("cut" or "gash"), precise ("minutely exact"), and concise ("brief").

Micah Parsons trade vs. Luka Dončić blockbuster: Which Dallas deal debacle was worse?

With Micah Parsons trade following Luka Dončić blockbuster, Dallas sports fans continue to have miserable year

EuroBasket 2025: Luka Dončić shows he's healthy, but ex-G Leaguer steals the show as Poland upsets Slovenia

NBA rumors: Knicks, Cavaliers interested in Malik Beasley; Mavericks trying to create room for Danté Exum

Doc Rivers, Bucks GM support Giannis Antetokounmpo at EuroBasket amid questions about his future in Milwaukee

How will the NBA change by 2050? Wemby usurps both LeBron James and Michael Jordan, plus more bold predictions

Mavericks request Luka Dončić 'Overwatch 2' billboard be moved away from American Airlines Center, per report

Micah Parsons to get second opinion on back; Kyle Hamilton gets historic contract; Rashee Rice suspended

Phoenix Suns, owner Mat Ishbia sued by minority owners over access to internal records

Lakers' Rob Pelinka, Jeanie Buss visit Luka Dončić ahead of EuroBasket opener in show of support

Dawn Staley says she 'would've had to' take the Knicks coaching job if they offered it to her

Ranking NBA's 25 best free agent signings since 2000, from Michael Jordan to LeBron James

10 players to watch at EuroBasket 2025: Luka, Giannis, Jokić headline, France has intriguing non-Wemby trio

Mark Cuban explains why he doesn't think NBA expansion will happen any time soon

Mark Cuban doesn't regret selling the Dallas Mavericks, but he does wish he would've created a bidding war

Max Strus injury: Cavaliers guard out 'three to four months' after undergoing surgery on left foot, per report

Best pick from each NBA Draft this century: Giannis, Jokić among biggest steals, only two No. 1 picks make cut

EuroBasket 2025 preview: Six important questions as Nikola Jokić and Serbia enters as favorites

A LeBron James-Warriors trade doesn't make sense yet, but here's why that could change in the coming months

EuroBasket 2025 schedule, scores, games today, format: What to know as NBA stars compete for European glory

Horses may have become rideable with the help of a genetic mutation

Are bikes required to follow the same rules as cars on roads in Connecticut?

New Music Friday August 29: Bon Jovi, Sabrina Carpenter, Halsey, Riley Green, The Kid LAROI and More

Still Selective, Still Political – What They’re Not Telling You About ELP Crackdowns

To fuel AI’s insatiable appetite, Nvidia and Big Tech are doubling down on nuclear

25 Years Later, Valkyrie Profile Remains One Of The Greatest Cult JRPG Classics

An Electrician Begs: Never Plug These 7 Devices Into Extension Cords

Here’s the Real Reason Why Tennis Balls Are Bright Yellow (And Nope, They Weren’t Always That Color!)

Family duo brings design and music studios to Port Jefferson Station

Iowa's Sen. Joni Ernst to retire at the end of her term in 2026

Here's the pathway for President Trump to receive his much-deserved Nobel Peace Prize

Trump's looming Chicago takeover puts violent illegal immigrant crimes in spotlight: 'Incompetent mayor'

Katy Perry’s legal fight is a warning for those selling or inheriting a family home

How to discover the Flip Side of Florida in Jacksonville

I Thought It Was a Relentless UTI. It Was Actually a Lesser-Known Chronic Condition

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.Watch: Connecticut man collects more than 3,800 pairs of Crocs

2.Look: Colorado county offering free corn after highway crash

3.Watch: Angler reels in first documented orange shark off Costa Rica

4.N.C. man collects $1M lottery prize four years after winning $2M

5.Watch: Idaho man takes 96 wet sponge hits to the face in one minute

6.Trespassing snake apprehended at Texas car wash

7.Look: Deer rescued after plunging into Michigan resident's pool

8.Watch: Pig found loose in Pennsylvania park for a second time

9.Long-lost postcard returned to sender 72 years after being mailed

10.Look: 'Dinosaur-like' alligator snapping turtle found under dock in Wash.