NBA hands down suspensions to multiple players for role in brawl

The NBA determined the punishment for the players who were involved in a scuffle during Sunday’s game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons. Detroit center Isaiah Stewart received a two-game suspension for his role in the brawl, while four other players from the Pistons and Timberwolves drew one-game suspensions, the league announced on Tuesday. …

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Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh ‘disturbed’ by hacking allegations against former Michigan assistant coach

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said he was “disturbed” by allegations one of his former assistant coaches at Michigan stole “intimate” photos and videos of athletes, mostly women, over a span of several years.  Speaking to reporters at the NFL’s annual spring meeting Monday, Harbaugh was asked about the 24-count federal indictment against…

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Cowboys’ Micah Parsons voices support for agent after Jerry Jones’ perceived disrespect: ‘No one I trust more’

Micah Parsons is eligible for a contract extension, and his representatives and the Dallas Cowboys could soon hash out a massive new deal for the All-Pro pass rusher. During apparent negotiations, Jerry Jones seemed to take a jab at Parson’s agent, David Mulugheta.  According to Jones, he spent “five, six hours” directly engaging with Parsons…

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Obama was working against Kamala Harris behind the scenes, didn’t think she could win, new book reveals

Reporter and author Jonathan Allen said Tuesday that former President Barack Obama was working against former Vice President Kamala Harris after former President Joe Biden dropped out, advocating for an open primary because he didn’t think Harris could win. “President Obama absolutely did not think that Joe Biden should continue, according to our sources close…

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Vermont lawmaker defends call for ‘picking winners and losers’ as indictment of ‘rigged’ economy toward rich

A Vermont lawmaker stood firm behind comments made during a recent Ways & Means hearing about the government’s role in the economy that drew the attention of state Republicans. “Right now, our system is rigged against working people, our poorest neighbors, and the most vulnerable members of our communities,” said state Rep. Teddy Waszazak, D-Barre….

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Former Schumer staffer calls for Bernie Sanders and AOC to be leaders in Democratic Party

A former staffer for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Democrats should unite around progressive firebrands Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.  Leah Juliett, who uses “they/them” pronouns, spent a year on Capitol Hill in 2019 crafting messages for the Senate Democrats. Juliett penned an op-ed for Teen Vogue, placing “blame” on…

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