Wilson torches Sun for 45 as Aces win 3rd straight…
A’ja Wilson set a WNBA record with the fifth 40-point game of her career, dominating the Suns with 45 points on 15-of-18 shooting in the Aces’ 101-94 win on Friday night. Source link
Supreme Court declines to restore Virginia Democrats’ congressional map
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected Virginia Democratic leaders’ emergency petition to redraw their congressional maps, which would have been one of the party’s best chances to maintain momentum in the mid-decade redistricting battle. With no notable dissents, the justices declined to block a divided ruling by Virginia’s top court that Democrats did not follow…
NFL letter wants certain betting contracts banned
The National Football League outlined to the Commodities and Futures Trading Commission its views on how sports-related prediction markets should be regulated as the industry continues to experience massive growth, according to a letter reviewed by CNBC. Recommendations include banning certain event contracts and raising the age requirement for participation. Senior vice president for government…
Injury-riddled Mets lose Holmes to fractured fibul…
Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes suffered a fractured right fibula when hit by a 111.1 mph comebacker in the fourth inning against the Yankees. Source link
GOP lawmakers fume over pulled troop rotation in Poland: A ‘slap in the face’
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NetSec newsletter {Beacon} Defense & National Security Defense & National Security Big Story GOP lawmakers angry over troop rotation to Poland: ‘Slap in the face’ Republican lawmakers were ‘not happy’ with the Pentagon’s last-minute decision to cancel a temporary deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland, questioning Army… Source link
‘Biggest bottleneck in the AI buildup’ fuels DRAM ETF to record
The Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM) just hit $9.8 billion in assets under management in 43 days— the fastest pace ever for an exchange-traded fund, according to TMX VettaFi. Ahead of Thursday’s milestone, the CEO of Roundhill Investments told CNBC’s “ETF Edge” the rapid growth is tied to the limited number of companies involved in producing…
Rousey, Carano on weight for 1st MVP MMA card
Gina Carano said she has lost 100 pounds over the past two years in an effort to make Saturday’s highly anticipated MMA fight against Ronda Rousey. Source link
Cassidy faces Republican primary loss in Louisiana
Cassidy faces Republican primary defeat in Louisiana Submitted by Lilly {Beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, faces the fight of his political life as President Trump moves to oust him from office. © Gerald… Source link
China will buy more U.S. crude oil, says Energy Secretary Wright
China will ramp its crude oil imports from the United States because the world’s two largest economies are natural trade partners when it comes to energy, Chris Wright told CNBC on Friday. China is the largest oil importer in the world and the U.S. is the biggest producer. “There’s a natural energy trade there,” the…
Spurs oust Wolves in rout, set up clash with OKC
Stephen Cassel had 32 points and 11 rebounds, and the Spurs shut out the Wolves in six games with a 139–109 win and set up a showdown with the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. Source link