Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant signs two-year, $90 million contract extension

Kevin Durant has agreed to a two-year, $90 million contract extension with the Houston Rockets, following his midsummer trade from the Phoenix Suns. The deal includes a player option in 2027-28, according to Durant’s business partner and
Ahead of Zelenskyy meeting at White House, Trump and Putin agree during call to an in-person meeting in Budapest

President Donald Trump held a call Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, one day before his scheduled White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday. Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington comes as Trump considers whether to
Pres. Trump confirms he authorized CIA operations in Venezuela

President Trump confirmed that he has authorized the CIA to go into Venezuela and conduct covert operations. The New York Times first reported the president’s authorization of CIA operations in Venezuela. The CIA declined to respond to
Dodgers beat Brewers to take 3-0 NLCS lead; Blue Jays even ALCS with 8-2 win over Mariners

The Dodgers are on the verge of sweeping the Brewers after beating Milwaukee in Game 3 of the NLCS with a 3-1 win on Thursday at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers have now taken a commanding 3-0 lead
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga fined $35K for making contact with official

The Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for making “inappropriate contact with and continuing to pursue a game official.” James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations, announced the
Supreme Court likely to limit key part of Voting Rights Act after hearing arguments in LA redistricting case

The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to curb the use of race as a factor in creating voting districts, signaling a potential narrowing of how the Voting Rights Act is applied to race-based redistricting. On Wednesday, the
Government shutdown enters third week; federal judge temporarily blocks firing of federal workers

The federal government shutdown entered its third week on Wednesday, after the Senate failed to advance a House-passed GOP bill to fund the government for the ninth time. With no breakthrough in negotiations, House Speaker Mike Johnson
Blue Jays dominate with 13-4 win against Mariners in Game 3 of ALCS

The Toronto Blue Jays dominated the Seattle Mariners in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series with a 13-4 win on Wednesday night at T-Mobile Park. After struggling offensively in the first two games of the
Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman expected to opt out of contract, enter free agency

Veteran infielder Alex Bregman plans to opt out of his contract with the Boston Red Sox and enter free agency this offseason, according to multiple reports (including the New York Post.) The Red Sox are expected to
Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones’ appeal in $1.4B Sandy Hook defamation case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from right-wing commentator and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, effectively upholding a $1.4 billion defamation judgment against him for spreading false claims that the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School