Basketball

A Trae Young-Timberwolves sounds interesting in theory, but the reality is that it would be difficult to pull off. … [Read more...] about Possible Timberwolves-Trae Young trade has a painfully obvious roadblock

Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija and Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to the NBA (Twitter links). Avdija averaged 26.8 points, 9.8 and 8.3 rebounds per game while leading to Portland to a 3-1 record during the week of December 29 to January 4. This the first time Avdija has earned Player … [Read more...] about Deni Avdija, Tyrese Maxey Named Players Of Week

In the early part of last season, the Minnesota Timberwolves had understandable reasons for why they were struggling. The front office traded Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks days before training camp for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, who had to get comfortable on and off the court in Minnesota on the fly. Coming off a Western Conference Finals run, the … [Read more...] about NAW’s Departure Meant More Than the Wolves Could Have Ever Expected

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dr. Leana Wen discusses the bird flu outbreak and what health policy could look like in the new administration. Plus, philanthropist and author David Rubenstein joins. … [Read more...] about 12/29: Face the Nation