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Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp sentenced to 30 days of electronic home monitoring following arrest for assault

By CBS Interactive Inc | Will Backus | 8/23/2025 11:24 AM

Kemp was arrested in May following a shooting in Tacoma, Washington ... Read full Story

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Warriors have called Lakers about LeBron James trade 'multiple times' in last 18 months, per report

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jack Maloney | 8/22/2025 10:40 PM

Golden State's initial interest was first reported around the 2024 trade deadline ... Read full Story

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Malik Beasley's attorneys say he's no longer target of federal gambling investigation and not charged

By CBS Interactive Inc | Robby Kalland | 8/22/2025 1:09 PM

Beasley was the latest NBA player investigated for irregular activity on prop bets ... Read full Story

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Malik Beasley landing spots: Pistons, Nets, Pacers among teams that could pursue free-agent sharpshooter

By CBS Interactive Inc | Robby Kalland | 8/22/2025 12:59 PM

Beasley immediately becomes one of the top available free agents after being cleared as a target of a federal gambling investigation ... Read full Story

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25 most iconic NBA shots of century: Iverson's step over, Curry's golden dagger, Haliburton chokes out Knicks

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brad Botkin | 8/22/2025 9:48 AM

LeBron James, Damian Lillard and Kobe Bryant make multiple appearances, but none of them own the top spot ... Read full Story

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Father of Celtics' Jaylen Brown arrested for attempted murder following alleged stabbing in Las Vegas

By CBS Interactive Inc | Chris Bengel | 8/21/2025 3:39 PM

Quenton M. Brown allegedly stabbed a youth football coach after arguing over a parking incident ... Read full Story

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Bulls set date to retire Derrick Rose's jersey: Former MVP to become fifth player honored in franchise history

By CBS Interactive Inc | Steven Taranto | 8/21/2025 11:53 AM

Rose's No. 1 jersey will hit the United Center rafters this upcoming season ... Read full Story

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Paige Bueckers ties WNBA rookie single-game scoring mark; another Caitlin Clark injury; Big 12 expert picks

By CBS Interactive Inc | Zachary Pereles | 8/21/2025 8:46 AM

Plus, Scottie Scheffler starts his quest to be the first back-to-back Tour Championship winner ... Read full Story

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25 NBA 'What ifs' from last 25 years: LeBron changes Decision, Steph not a Warrior, Derrick Rose stays healthy

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 8/21/2025 7:15 AM

Recent NBA history hinged on these moments ... Read full Story

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Ranking top 25 NBA players of the 21st century, from LeBron to Russ: Kobe misses top five, Jokić over Shaq

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brad Botkin | 8/20/2025 9:45 AM

CBS Sports' NBA experts have ranked the 25 best players of the last 25 years ... Read full Story

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Why Colts choosing Daniel Jones over Anthony Richardson is a mistake; Texas an easy choice in SEC expert picks

By CBS Interactive Inc | Zachary Pereles | 8/20/2025 9:04 AM

Indianapolis has made its quarterback decision and it sure was a puzzling one ... Read full Story

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Ex-Heat employee pleads guilty after selling stolen memorabilia from team facility, pocketing $1.9 million

By CBS Interactive Inc | Carter Bahns | 8/19/2025 7:43 PM

The former security guard will be sentenced on Halloween ... Read full Story

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John Wall retires, former Wizards No. 1 pick, Kentucky basketball star ends pro career after 11 seasons

By CBS Interactive Inc | Chris Bengel | 8/19/2025 12:03 PM

Wall lasted played for the Clippers during the 2022-23 season ... Read full Story

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Pacers, Rick Carlisle agree to contract extension, per report: Indiana locks up coach after NBA Finals run

By CBS Interactive Inc | Bryan DeArdo | 8/19/2025 10:48 AM

Carlisle has guided the Pacers to the last two Eastern Conference Finals ... Read full Story

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NBA Quarter Century awards: LeBron James wins MVP and two other honors, surprising pick for top defender

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 8/19/2025 9:00 AM

We're handing out the major NBA awards for the first 25 years of 21st-century basketball ... Read full Story

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Penn State on top in CBS Sports' expert Big Ten picks; Browns, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Cal name starting QBs

By CBS Interactive Inc | Zachary Pereles | 8/19/2025 8:46 AM

Plus, we have our NBA All-Quarter Century Teams ... Read full Story

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Lakers star Luka Dončić cleared to play for Slovenia on Tuesday after Eurobasket injury scare

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brent Brookhouse | 8/18/2025 5:02 PM

Dončić limped off the court on Saturday but avoided serious injury ... Read full Story

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NBA All-Quarter Century Defensive Teams: Picking the 21st century's best defenders at each position

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 8/18/2025 2:04 PM

Kobe Bryant, Andre Iguodala and Rudy Gobert were among those who missed out on spots ... Read full Story

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Raptors extend contract of general manager Bobby Webster, expand his responsibilities

By CBS Interactive Inc | Austin Nivison | 8/18/2025 1:02 PM

Webster has worked for the Raptors since 2013 ... Read full Story

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NBA All-Quarter Century Teams: LeBron, Kobe, Steph are locks, but center and power forward debates get tricky

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 8/18/2025 9:33 AM

CBS Sports has selected the three best players at each position over the last 25 years ... Read full Story

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Tug or fetch? Some dogs sort toys by how they are used

by Science News | Sep 18 2025

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Kawhi Leonard investigation: Clippers release statement as more payments from Steve Ballmer come to light

by CBS Interactive Inc | Sep 18 2025

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The Cocktail Diaries

by BookPage | Sep 18 2025

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Murphy: Canceling Jimmy Kimmel is ‘censorship,’ ‘not America’

by CT Mirror | Sep 18 2025

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Michelle Monaghan Spills Her Go-To Secrets for Toned Abs and Radiant Skin

by ET Online | Sep 17 2025

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From lululemon to Alo: 9 best joggers for women, tested by shopping editors

by NY Post | Sep 18 2025

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FedEx offers this number in an early sign that trade uncertainty is easing

by MarketWatch.com | Sep 18 2025

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The Best Frozen Beef Burgers Come From A Tried-And-True Brand

by The Daily Meal | Sep 18 2025

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How To Complete Wandering Merchant And Lost Merchant In Hollow Knight: Silksong

by GameSpot | Sep 18 2025

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War Amputees Find New Purpose on the Golf Course

by NY Times | Jul 25 2025

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Here’s What the Names of Ikea Products Really Mean

by Reader's Digest | Sep 18 2025

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Bigger than a supermarket: Ryder Cup’s giant merch tent lands at Bethpage

by greaterlongisland.com | Sep 18 2025

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5 Drinks To Help Lower Cholesterol, According to Science

by thehealthy.com | Sep 09 2025

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The legendary LeBron James clarifies his relationship with Drake after the tattoo drama

by marca.com | Sep 18 2025

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This Go-To Affordable Japanese Brand’s New Travel-Ready Dive Watch Is Dripping with Retro Glam

by Gear Patrol | Sep 18 2025

Word of the Day

rationale

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 18, 2025 is:

rationale • \rash-uh-NAL\ • noun

Rationale refers to an explanation or reason for something said or done. It is often used with for, behind, or of.

// City council members who oppose the zoning change should be ready to explain their rationale for voting against it.

// She’s explained the rationale behind her early retirement.

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Examples:

“There is a rationale for commercializing seagrass production, but ecologically sustainable production needs to be at the heart of that business model, and the numbers for doing that simply don’t add up at the moment.” — Richard Lilley, quoted in Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024

Did you know?

If someone asserts that the word rationale refers to a ration of ale, they are wrong, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have an actual rationale (a reason, explanation, or basis) for such a claim. “Rationale looks like the words ration and ale jammed together,” they could offer, and while that is true you’d be justified in responding: “Appearances can be deceiving.” Rationale is a direct borrowing of the Latin word rationale, with which it shares the meaning “an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena.” The Latin rationale comes from a form of the adjective rationalis (“rational”), which traces back to the noun ratio, meaning “reason.” While the Latin ratio is also the forebear of the English noun ration, referring to a share of something, rationale has nothing to do with a tankard (or stein, or even a pony) of beer.

Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp sentenced to 30 days of electronic home monitoring following arrest for assault

Warriors have called Lakers about LeBron James trade 'multiple times' in last 18 months, per report

Malik Beasley's attorneys say he's no longer target of federal gambling investigation and not charged

Malik Beasley landing spots: Pistons, Nets, Pacers among teams that could pursue free-agent sharpshooter

25 most iconic NBA shots of century: Iverson's step over, Curry's golden dagger, Haliburton chokes out Knicks

Father of Celtics' Jaylen Brown arrested for attempted murder following alleged stabbing in Las Vegas

Bulls set date to retire Derrick Rose's jersey: Former MVP to become fifth player honored in franchise history

Paige Bueckers ties WNBA rookie single-game scoring mark; another Caitlin Clark injury; Big 12 expert picks

25 NBA 'What ifs' from last 25 years: LeBron changes Decision, Steph not a Warrior, Derrick Rose stays healthy

Ranking top 25 NBA players of the 21st century, from LeBron to Russ: Kobe misses top five, Jokić over Shaq

Why Colts choosing Daniel Jones over Anthony Richardson is a mistake; Texas an easy choice in SEC expert picks

Ex-Heat employee pleads guilty after selling stolen memorabilia from team facility, pocketing $1.9 million

John Wall retires, former Wizards No. 1 pick, Kentucky basketball star ends pro career after 11 seasons

Pacers, Rick Carlisle agree to contract extension, per report: Indiana locks up coach after NBA Finals run

NBA Quarter Century awards: LeBron James wins MVP and two other honors, surprising pick for top defender

Penn State on top in CBS Sports' expert Big Ten picks; Browns, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Cal name starting QBs

Lakers star Luka Dončić cleared to play for Slovenia on Tuesday after Eurobasket injury scare

NBA All-Quarter Century Defensive Teams: Picking the 21st century's best defenders at each position

Raptors extend contract of general manager Bobby Webster, expand his responsibilities

NBA All-Quarter Century Teams: LeBron, Kobe, Steph are locks, but center and power forward debates get tricky

Tug or fetch? Some dogs sort toys by how they are used

Kawhi Leonard investigation: Clippers release statement as more payments from Steve Ballmer come to light

The Cocktail Diaries

Murphy: Canceling Jimmy Kimmel is ‘censorship,’ ‘not America’

Michelle Monaghan Spills Her Go-To Secrets for Toned Abs and Radiant Skin

From lululemon to Alo: 9 best joggers for women, tested by shopping editors

FedEx offers this number in an early sign that trade uncertainty is easing

The Best Frozen Beef Burgers Come From A Tried-And-True Brand

How To Complete Wandering Merchant And Lost Merchant In Hollow Knight: Silksong

War Amputees Find New Purpose on the Golf Course

Here’s What the Names of Ikea Products Really Mean

Bigger than a supermarket: Ryder Cup’s giant merch tent lands at Bethpage

5 Drinks To Help Lower Cholesterol, According to Science

The legendary LeBron James clarifies his relationship with Drake after the tattoo drama

This Go-To Affordable Japanese Brand’s New Travel-Ready Dive Watch Is Dripping with Retro Glam

Word of the Day

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