Clippers’ Russell Westbrook traded to Jazz, to join Denver Nuggets after contract buyout

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Los Angeles Clippers and Jazz have agreed to a sign-and-trade deal involving Russell Westbrook, 35, who is expected to join the Nuggets after Utah waives the former MVP and buys out
Cincinnati Bengals announce Corey Dillon, Tim Krumrie to be inducted into 2024 Ring of Honor Class

The Cincinnati Bengals announced that Corey Dillon and Tim Krumrie will be honored this fall as the newest members of the team’s Ring of Honor, established in 2021. The former players will be formally inducted at halftime
Rep. Adam Schiff is latest Democrat to call for President Biden to withdraw from 2024 race

On Wednesday, Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif. became the latest Democrat to call for President Joe Biden to end his candidacy and exit the presidential race. Schiff is running for former Sen. Diane Feinstein’s seat (Feinstein died on
Speaker Mike Johnson calls for resignation of Secret Service director after Trump assassination attempt

On Wednesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) called for the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania over the weekend.
Steph Curry leads USA Men’s Basketball to 105-79 win over Serbia in Olympic exhibitions

Stephen Curry scored 18 points in his first 11 minutes to lead the men’s USA Basketball team to its third win in the Olympic exhibition round with a 105-79 victory over Serbia on Wednesday at Etihad Arena
Milwaukee Bucks’ Khris Middleton recovering from surgery on both ankles during offseason

According to a report from The Athletic, Milwaukee Bucks three-time All-Star Khris Middleton is recovering from two arthroscopic surgeries on his ankle that took place earlier this offseason. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers also announced on a
3Guys Highlight: Draft of College Athletes Not Featured in Video Games

We’ve been busy playing the new EA College Football 25, so for our Wacky Wednesday Draft of Things, we’re drafting the best current or former college football players who haven’t been featured in video games yet. Who
FBI search for motive after securing access to Trump shooting suspect’s phone

The FBI said in a press release that it has gained access to the phone of the suspected gunman (identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks) who opened fire during former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez found guilty on all 16 counts in federal corruption trial

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was found guilty of all 16 federal charges against him on Tuesday, July 16, following an eight-week corruption trial that centered around his level of involvement with Egypt’s government. The decision came
Former NBA player Joe Bryant, father of Kobe Bryant, dies at age 69

Former NBA player Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, father of Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, died at the age of 69. Longtime Philadelphia-area basketball coach Fran Dunphy, who currently is the head coach at La Salle University (where Bryant played