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LeBron James named 2024 Olympics MVP, Stephen Curry joins USA teammate on 'All-Star Five' team in Paris

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 8/10/2024 7:31 PM

James has now won six different MVP awards in his legendary career ... Read full Story

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USA Basketball: Steph Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant keep Team USA golden by doing what all-time greats do

By CBS Interactive Inc | Bill Reiter | 8/10/2024 7:24 PM

Curry, James and Durant led Team USA to its fifth straight gold medal and added to their legacies in Paris ... Read full Story

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Nikola Jokic leads Serbia to bronze medal at 2024 Paris Olympics with triple-double vs. Germany

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jack Maloney | 8/10/2024 11:13 AM

Jokic recorded the fifth triple-double in Olympic history on Saturday ... Read full Story

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USA basketball vs. France: Three biggest questions for Olympics final, including Steve Kerr's roster decisions

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 8/9/2024 6:40 PM

Steve Kerr will reportedly insert Kevin Durant into the starting lineup, but will he play Jayson Tatum? ... Read full Story

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Steve Kerr explains Jayson Tatum benching as Bob Cousy calls out Team USA coach for anti-Celtics 'bias'

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 8/9/2024 3:07 PM

'This is an embarrassment for that poor kid,' Cousy told the Boston Globe ... Read full Story

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Team USA's win over Serbia was both an instant classic and promising sign of where Olympic basketball is going

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 8/9/2024 2:11 PM

The world is finally ready to compete with Team USA in earnest ... Read full Story

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USA Basketball: Joel Embiid says he could play for Cameroon in 2028 Olympics, but rules make that difficult

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 8/9/2024 1:03 PM

Embiid considered Team USA, France and Cameroon for 2024 ... Read full Story

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Stephen Curry plays USA Basketball hero and hits arguably the biggest shot of his life at 2024 Paris Olympics

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brad Botkin | 8/9/2024 9:46 AM

Curry lifted the Americans into the gold medal game with 36 points and nine 3-pointers vs. Serbia ... Read full Story

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Ranking NBA's five 2024 Christmas Day games: Celtics vs. 76ers leads list, with marquee names at the bottom

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 8/9/2024 9:19 AM

The 2024 NBA Christmas Day schedule was reported this week, so we're ranking the five-game slate ... Read full Story

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What Team USA's nail-biting win vs. Serbia says about the Americans -- and Nikola Jokic

By CBS Interactive Inc | Bill Reiter | 8/8/2024 8:52 PM

Team USA needed a thrilling comeback to take down Serbia and reach the gold medal game in Paris ... Read full Story

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Team USA men's basketball vs. Serbia: Why Devin Booker was an unsung hero in Americans' comeback

By CBS Interactive Inc | Zachary Pereles | 8/8/2024 7:30 PM

The Suns star has had to adjust to a new role, but he filled it well Thursday ... Read full Story

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USA Basketball beats Serbia: Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, Josh Hart, more react to Team USA's thrilling comeback

By CBS Interactive Inc | Zachary Pereles | 8/8/2024 6:13 PM

Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Joel Embiid came up huge for the Americans in the Olympic semis ... Read full Story

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2024 Paris Olympics: Victor Wembanyama lifts France to gold-medal match after thrilling win over Germany

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 8/8/2024 3:03 PM

It's the first time since 1996 that the host country will play for a gold medal in men's basketball ... Read full Story

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Where to watch Team USA Basketball vs. Serbia: TV channel, time, live stream, odds for 2024 Paris Olympics

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 8/8/2024 2:56 PM

Team USA can advance to the gold medal game on Thursday ... Read full Story

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USA Basketball: Grant Hill says Jaylen Brown will be considered for 2028 Olympics after omission in Paris

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 8/8/2024 12:38 PM

Hill sounds ready to bury the hatchet with the NBA Finals MVP ... Read full Story

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Paris Olympics: Kevin Durant says Simone Biles inspired him to 'keep tweeting,' clapping back at negativity

By CBS Interactive Inc | Lyle Fitzsimmons | 8/8/2024 9:14 AM

Durant is famously one of the NBA's most online superstars, and that won't change anytime soon ... Read full Story

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NFL preseason begins; The best college football team in every state

By CBS Interactive Inc | Zachary Pereles | 8/8/2024 8:59 AM

We'll get our first glimpse of Drake Maye, Malik Nabers and others ... Read full Story

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Rudy Gobert's starting status uncertain for France, Draymond Green takes shot at four-time DPOY

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 8/7/2024 5:32 PM

France meets Germany in the semifinals of the 2024 Olympics ... Read full Story

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2024 Paris Olympics men's basketball power rankings: France shocked Canada and could challenge Team USA

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 8/7/2024 3:35 PM

Germany also in the hunt as the semifinals loom in Paris ... Read full Story

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How keeping Lauri Markkanen is a bet on a plan the Jazz and Danny Ainge haven't revealed yet

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 8/7/2024 1:21 PM

The Jazz chose certainty over risk in re-signing Lauri Markkanen ... Read full Story

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Bumblebees lose most of their sense of smell after heat waves

by Science News | Sep 06 2024

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The Innovative Waterdrop Skincare Face Washer Filters Water And Rejuvenates Your Skin

by The List | Jun 23 2024

book

Alexis Hall does fantasy romance as only he can

by BookPage | Sep 04 2024

finance

‘My husband blew a gasket’: I bought a $20,000 Toyota SUV using financing. My spouse said, ‘Pay it off immediately.’ Did I get a bad deal?

by MarketWatch.com | Sep 07 2024

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The Best Dragon Age Book Deals Available Ahead Of Dragon Age: The Veilguard

by GameSpot | Sep 07 2024

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How do the 2024 FedEx Cup playoffs work on the PGA Tour?

by ESPN | Aug 13 2024

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August Holidays and Observances to Celebrate Year After Year

by Reader's Digest | Jul 05 2024

music

The Weeknd Reveals ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Album Cover, Launches Preorder Ahead of São Paulo Concert Livestream

by Billboard | Sep 07 2024

people

Matthew Perry's 'Friends' co-star worries fans with completely altered appearance

by marca.com | Sep 07 2024

politics

Harris visits spice shop known for hating and slamming Republicans, calls for end of 'divisiveness'

by Fox News | Sep 07 2024

religion

Robert Morris’ son, James Morris, preparing to plant his own church after Gateway Church exit

by Christian Post | Sep 01 2024

science

Star-packed Triangulum Galaxy shines in new Hubble Telescope image

by LIVE SCIENCE | Sep 07 2024

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I’ve Waited Decades for a Travel Backpack to Finally Nail This Feature

by Gear Patrol | Sep 06 2024

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I ditched Squarespace for this platform with no fees

by PCWorld | Sep 07 2024

world

Hundreds of thousands march across Israel to demand return of hostages

by United Press International, Inc. | Sep 07 2024

Word of the Day

vilify

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 7, 2024 is:

vilify • \VIL-uh-fye\ • verb

To vilify someone or something is to say or write very harsh and critical things about them. The word is a synonym of defame.

// They were vilified in the press for their comments.

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Examples:

“The eagerness to vilify ‘the other side’—usually on social media—complicates the less reactionary work that defines our mission.” — Jerry Brewer, The Washington Post, 11 June 2024

Did you know?

It seems reasonable to assume that the words vilify and villain come from the same source; after all, to vilify someone is—in some ways—to make them out to be a villain. Such is not the case, however. Although the origin stories of both vilify and villain involve Latin, their roots are quite different. Vilify came to English (via Middle English and Late Latin) from the Latin adjective vilis, meaning “cheap” or “vile.” Someone who has been vilified, accordingly, has had their reputation tarnished or cheapened in such a way that they’re viewed as morally reprehensible. Villain on the other hand, comes from the Medieval Latin word villanus, meaning “villager,” and ultimately from the Latin noun villa, meaning “house.” The Middle English descendent of villanus developed the meaning of “a person of uncouth mind and manners” due to the vilifying influence of the aristocracy of the time, and the connotations worsened from there until villain came to refer to (among other things), a deliberate scoundrel.

LeBron James named 2024 Olympics MVP, Stephen Curry joins USA teammate on 'All-Star Five' team in Paris

USA Basketball: Steph Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant keep Team USA golden by doing what all-time greats do

Nikola Jokic leads Serbia to bronze medal at 2024 Paris Olympics with triple-double vs. Germany

USA basketball vs. France: Three biggest questions for Olympics final, including Steve Kerr's roster decisions

Steve Kerr explains Jayson Tatum benching as Bob Cousy calls out Team USA coach for anti-Celtics 'bias'

Team USA's win over Serbia was both an instant classic and promising sign of where Olympic basketball is going

USA Basketball: Joel Embiid says he could play for Cameroon in 2028 Olympics, but rules make that difficult

Stephen Curry plays USA Basketball hero and hits arguably the biggest shot of his life at 2024 Paris Olympics

Ranking NBA's five 2024 Christmas Day games: Celtics vs. 76ers leads list, with marquee names at the bottom

What Team USA's nail-biting win vs. Serbia says about the Americans -- and Nikola Jokic

Team USA men's basketball vs. Serbia: Why Devin Booker was an unsung hero in Americans' comeback

USA Basketball beats Serbia: Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, Josh Hart, more react to Team USA's thrilling comeback

2024 Paris Olympics: Victor Wembanyama lifts France to gold-medal match after thrilling win over Germany

Where to watch Team USA Basketball vs. Serbia: TV channel, time, live stream, odds for 2024 Paris Olympics

USA Basketball: Grant Hill says Jaylen Brown will be considered for 2028 Olympics after omission in Paris

Paris Olympics: Kevin Durant says Simone Biles inspired him to 'keep tweeting,' clapping back at negativity

NFL preseason begins; The best college football team in every state

Rudy Gobert's starting status uncertain for France, Draymond Green takes shot at four-time DPOY

2024 Paris Olympics men's basketball power rankings: France shocked Canada and could challenge Team USA

How keeping Lauri Markkanen is a bet on a plan the Jazz and Danny Ainge haven't revealed yet

Bumblebees lose most of their sense of smell after heat waves

The Innovative Waterdrop Skincare Face Washer Filters Water And Rejuvenates Your Skin

Alexis Hall does fantasy romance as only he can

‘My husband blew a gasket’: I bought a $20,000 Toyota SUV using financing. My spouse said, ‘Pay it off immediately.’ Did I get a bad deal?

The Best Dragon Age Book Deals Available Ahead Of Dragon Age: The Veilguard

How do the 2024 FedEx Cup playoffs work on the PGA Tour?

August Holidays and Observances to Celebrate Year After Year

The Weeknd Reveals ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Album Cover, Launches Preorder Ahead of São Paulo Concert Livestream

Matthew Perry's 'Friends' co-star worries fans with completely altered appearance

Harris visits spice shop known for hating and slamming Republicans, calls for end of 'divisiveness'

Robert Morris’ son, James Morris, preparing to plant his own church after Gateway Church exit

Star-packed Triangulum Galaxy shines in new Hubble Telescope image

I’ve Waited Decades for a Travel Backpack to Finally Nail This Feature

I ditched Squarespace for this platform with no fees

Hundreds of thousands march across Israel to demand return of hostages

Word of the Day

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