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Brandin Podziemski: 'Quite frankly, I get compared to a lot of white guys'

HoopsHype: Atlanta Hawks 

I read that you were talking to Steve and he was talking to you about Austin Reaves as a comp, not just as a player but what Team USA can do for you. How do you view that? Brandin Podziemski: “Quite frankly, I get compared to a lot of white guys (laughs). But I try to get as many things as I can from the most skilled guys. Whether it be Steph, Austin, Luka and Jalen Brunson, all guys that are not that athletic. So I just try to take bits and pieces from guys that are really skilled and smart and try to apply it. Читать дальше...

Knicks have been in touch with Utah about Walker Kessler

HoopsHype: Atlanta Hawks 

“The Knicks had been in touch with Utah and had some interest in Walker Kessler, the big man, as a potential solution for them at the backup five. But teams in touch with Utah say the Jazz are looking for at least a first-round pick in return for Kessler in these conversations that had gone on earlier in the offseason. So that’s going to be a tough price for the Knicks to meet or match, and I would assume that they wouldn’t be able to get that deal done.”
Source: YouTube

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Self-confidence of youth is India's biggest asset: PM Modi in Moscow

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Moscow [Russia], July 9 (ANI): The Indian youth is full of confidence and this confidence is the biggest capital of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Moscow on Tuesday. Addressing the Indian diaspora in Russia, PM Modi said that the first step towards achieving success is self-belief and self-confidence. PM Modi said the first step towards achieving success is self-belief and self-confidence. In a jibe at the pr

Raptors moving on from Gary Trent Jr?

HoopsHype: Atlanta Hawks 

As of this writing, unrestricted free agent Gary Trent Jr. – who started 154 games for Toronto over the past three years – remains unsigned. While the door hasn’t been closed completely – the team is expected to meet with Trent’s representatives again in Las Vegas this week – multiple league sources believe the Raptors are prepared to move on from the 25-year-old guard.
Source: TSN

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Paul George says Kawhi Leonard told him to get his bag

HoopsHype: Atlanta Hawks 

“I want to know, did you have any conversations with Kawhi before you made the decision to leave the Clippers? When did you have that conversation, and how did it go? PAUL GEORGE: “Yeah, absolutely, absolutely. I owed Kawhi that conversation. I called him up and was just like, ‘Man, listen, you know, I think I’mma go elsewhere.’ Conversations with the Clippers didn’t go how I wanted to. I kind of broke down how I told you guys how it all played out. We had that conversation, and I was like, ‘Man... Читать дальше...

Paul George: 'I was close to going to Toronto'

HoopsHype: Atlanta Hawks 

PAUL GEORGE: “I was close to going to Toronto. We were deciding to go to Toronto or to Clippers. Ultimately, the Clippers put something better, a better package together, a better trade package that sent me to LA. But I was close. He was going to re-sign to Toronto, and we were going to go to Toronto. That was the origin and beginning of that story, and it was just a whirlwind of how it played out. It seems like yesterday, which is crazy.”
Source: YouTube

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Sean Marks: Mikal Bridges didn't ask for trade

HoopsHype: Atlanta Hawks 

Many came from the trade of Bridges, who Marks insisted never asked to leave. “It’s been reported that Mikal wanted to leave or requested a trade. That could not be further from the truth,” Marks said. “That’s just not in Mikal’s character. That’s not who he is, and that definitely did not happen. He was told by me when I called him and let him know that we’re at the 2-yard line.” The Nets got the Bridges trade across the goal line.
Source: New York Post

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Gaming industry to grow to Rs 25,300 crore by end of 2024-25: report

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The gaming industry is set to grow 20% on year by the end of this fiscal year to Rs 25,300 crore, as per a study by Grant Thornton Bharat. This is in partnership with E-Gaming Federation. The report added that India has left China behind in terms of online gamers, with its number hitting 422 million.

Brandin Podziemski: 'I want to be able to be in the conversation and win Most Improved Player of the Year'

HoopsHype: Atlanta Hawks 

Given all of the roster changes, what are your expectations on what you will accomplish next season individually and as a team? Brandin Podziemski: “Individually, I want to be able to be in the conversation and win Most Improved Player of the Year. I want to partake in the Rising Stars game again because it’s in San Francisco next season. I want to participate in the Skills Challenge. That would be fun. Then I want to put my name up there as an up-and-coming star of the league. I’m ready to make the year two jump. Читать дальше...

Ex-F1 Pilots Doubt Norris is Ready to Win F1 Title Yet

F1-Fansite 

Jul.9 - Despite now having arguably the best car in Formula 1, Lando Norris has some way to go before he is ready to fight for a world championship. That's the view of two former F1 drivers, following Norris' extreme disappointment about finishing just third between multiple world champions Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen at.....check out full post »

Xiaomi's SU7 bedazzles at India showcasing, may take some time to hit the road

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi showcased its electric vehicle SU7 in Bengaluru, alongside new electronic products like the Star-Redmi 13 5G. Although not for sale in India, the SU7, resembling a Porsche Taycan but cheaper, marks Xiaomi’s EV ambitions. Heavy rains in Muradabad have damaged tomato crops, driving prices up in North India.

Hulkenberg Says Haas Team Should Keep Magnussen Next Season

F1-Fansite 

Jul.9 - Kevin Magnussen should "definitely" still be in the running to remain at Haas in 2025. That is the view of the Danish driver's current teammate Nico Hulkenberg, who has signed up to switch to Sauber next year ahead of the Swiss team's 2026 transition to works Audi status. Hulkenberg has generally outshone 31-year-old.....check out full post »

Large pile of confiscated illegal fireworks explodes in the southern Philippines, injuring 27 people

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

At least 27 people, including 19 police and other government personnel, have been injured when a large pile of confiscated illegal fireworks exploded in a powerful blast in the southern Philippines, damaging houses, hotels and an international airport. Officials say two of the victims of Monday afternoon’s explosion are in serious condition. The mayor of the southern port city of Zamboanga ordered an investigation into why the planned controlled destruction of the fireworks turned into a massive blast. Читать дальше...

‘Where is she?’ ask BBC Breakfast fans as presenter misses another show amid hosting shake up

TheSun.co.uk 

BBC Breakfast continued with its huge show shakeup today.

Usually Jon Kay and Sally Nugent take to the airwaves for the first three days of the week.

BBCSally Nugent was once again missing from BBC Breakfast[/caption] BBCJon Kay was back on the sofa but his usual partner was not[/caption] BBCHe was instead joined by veteran reporter Sarah Campbell[/caption]

However, BBC bosses seemed to make a huge change when it came to the iconic red sofa.

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Toxic metals found in tampons

Sky News 

Toxic metals have been found in tampons, scientists say, which could put women at greater risk of potentially fatal health conditions.