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Lakers, Spurs and More: NBA Monday Preview

March 16, 2026

The NBA is back on Monday, March 16, and the schedule has plenty of twists. First up, a strong Los Angeles Lakers team will face the Houston Rockets in what looks like an easy win for the L. A. side. The Lakers have won five straight games and are now ranked third in the West, thanks to fresh

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Celebrities Share Their Scariest Fan Encounters

March 16, 2026

Celebrities often face intense and sometimes frightening situations with fans. These encounters can range from unsettling to downright dangerous. For instance, Dolly Parton once found a baby left at her gate with a note claiming the child was named Jolene, inspired by her hit song. This bizarre situ

politics

Trump Shares a 1998 Elevator Brawl with Kobe Bryant

March 15, 2026

During a recent Kentucky rally, President Trump met YouTuber and boxer Jake Paul. The conversation drifted from politics to personal history, and Paul asked if Trump had ever fought someone in person. The former president recalled a memorable incident from 1998 that involved NBA stars, including the

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Court Switch Shakes Up Big 12 Semifinals

March 13, 2026

Kansas won its quarterfinal match with a narrow 78‑73 score, and the Big 12 Conference made a surprise decision afterward: the tournament’s hardwood will change for Friday’s semifinals. The league said that after talking with coaches from the remaining teams, they chose a traditional wooden floor to

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Legendary Hip‑Hop DJ Lord Sear Passes Away at 53

March 12, 2026

Lord Sear, a well‑known voice in hip‑hop radio, has died at the age of 53. He began his career on tour with rapper Kurious and later became a staple on WKCR’s “Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show, ” where he helped launch the careers of Jay‑Z, Nas and the Wu‑Tang Clan. In the 1990s he turned to re

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Tarantino’s New Play: A 19th‑Century Adventure Set for London

March 12, 2026

A new stage drama by Quentin Tarantino is moving toward the West End. Sonia Friedman Productions, known for popular shows like Paddington: The Musical and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, has teamed up with Sony Pictures Entertainment to bring “The Popinjay Cavalier” to life. The play is described

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Bank Deal Sparks Court Debate Over Turkey‑US Ties

March 11, 2026

A Manhattan judge requested prosecutors to explain why they agreed to drop a long‑running criminal case against Turkish state‑run bank Halkbank. The lawsuit accused the bank of helping Iran dodge U. S. sanctions, a claim that had strained U. S. –Turkey relations. The agreement, announced Monday, lif

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Patrick Mahomes May Return Early From ACL Injury

March 7, 2026

Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs’ star quarterback, suffered a serious knee injury in Week 15 of last season. The injury happened when he was trying to gain a few yards in the final minutes of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Because it was an ACL tear, he could not play for the rest of that seas

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Celtics Fans, Lakers Tension, and a Family’s Unexpected Day in LA

March 7, 2026

The game at Crypto. com Arena turned into more than just a 120‑point loss for the Lakers. Fans of the Celtics, led by seasoned season‑ticket holder Ted Lorden and his two sons, found themselves in a heated exchange with opposing fans during the final minutes. Lorden, who arrived wearing a Jaylen Bro

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Kevin Federline’s Money and Family Life in a Nutshell

March 6, 2026

Kevin met pop star Britney Spears in 2004. They dated fast, got engaged by July, and married in September of the same year. Their wedding was a surprise event held in Studio City, California. The couple had two boys: Sean and Jayden. Their marriage ended when Britney filed for divorce in late 2006,