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A long summer of basketball isn't new for everyone in NBA

July 14, 2020

A long summer of basketball isn't new for everyone in NBA

Formulating a plan to get a team ready for the restart of the NBA season wasn’t as difficult as one might expect for Indiana coach Nate McMillan.

LeBron James, Anthony Davis won't wear social justice message on jerseys

July 13, 2020

LeBron James, Anthony Davis won't wear social justice message on jerseys

There have been quite a few players across the NBA who have decided to change the last name on the back of their jerseys when the league restarts later this month at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Wife takes dishwashing job at nursing home to visit husband with Alzheimer's

July 11, 2020

Wife takes dishwashing job at nursing home to visit husband with Alzheimer's

She appealed to the governor and to the company directly for months to find a workaround.

Minneapolis civic leaders unite to give community relief

July 9, 2020

Minneapolis civic leaders unite to give community relief

Over a decade ago, a local pastor and a social worker in downtown Minneapolis began meeting regularly with the foreknowledge that one day, their organizations might need each other.

Tigers' Derek Hill makes incredible catch during intrasquad game

July 9, 2020

Tigers' Derek Hill makes incredible catch during intrasquad game

During the Detroit Tigers’ intrasquad game, center fielder Derek Hill made an impressive over the shoulder grab.

Jimmy Failla: July 4th reminder – this promise makes us greatest country in the world

July 5, 2020

Jimmy Failla: July 4th reminder – this promise makes us greatest country in the world

Three guys from impossibly different backgrounds were able to achieve their goals because of this one thing they had in common.

Astronaut Doug Hurley tweets pic of American flag from International Space Station

July 4, 2020

Astronaut Doug Hurley tweets pic of American flag from International Space Station

Astronaut Doug Hurley tweeted a picture of the American flag as seen from the International Space Station on Saturday, to celebrate the nation's independence and Fourth of July holiday.

Alveda King: Independence Day aspirations — the challenge to strive for that more perfect union

July 4, 2020

Alveda King: Independence Day aspirations — the challenge to strive for that more perfect union

On the Fourth of July we celebrate the birth of our nation, a nascent state determined to be something different.

Arthur Herman: Different revolutions — Some seek to destroy. Here's what we did in 1776 instead

July 3, 2020

Arthur Herman: Different revolutions — Some seek to destroy. Here's what we did in 1776 instead

On the eve of this Fourth of July, there have been two cautionary tales playing out before our eyes.

Sen. Tim Scott: Fourth of July challenges – as in times past we will unite, progress and hope, always

July 3, 2020

Sen. Tim Scott: Fourth of July challenges – as in times past we will unite, progress and hope, always

America was founded on the principles of liberty and justice for all, yet for too many, these have seemed like lofty ideals rather than daily realities.