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Gameday: Raptors @ Heat, July 16th
Raptors take on the Heat in their fourth summer league game.The post Gameday: Raptors @ Heat, July 16th first appeared on Raptors Republic.
07/16/26 - 8:00am | Source: Raptors Republic
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Lakers News: Jared McCain Cherishes Jersey Swap With Luka Doncic
The Los Angeles Lakers saw their season come to an end at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder and one player who played a huge role in that was guard Jared McCain. The Lakers were without superstar…
07/16/26 - 8:00am | Source: Lakers Nation
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3 Young players the Lakers should develop, 3 to give up on
The Los Angeles Lakers have six players under 25 years old on their roster, and they should only be developing three of them moving forward.
07/16/26 - 8:00am | Source: Lake Show Life
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Pistons cleared runway for Jalen Duren but the real story is what they haven't done
Cade Cunningham is about to enter year six with the same glaring issue.
07/16/26 - 7:56am | Source: Piston Powered
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U.S. weekly unemployment claims fall to 208,000, fewest in 10 weeks
Filings for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in 10 weeks as U.S. layoffs remain historically low.
07/16/26 - 7:50am | Source: Washington Times
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No radiation leak after 'contamination' events at Africa's only nuclear plant, regulator says
South Africa's nuclear regulator said Thursday that no radioactive material leaked into the environment during three recent "contamination" events inside Africa's only nuclear power station.
07/16/26 - 7:46am | Source: Washington Times
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3 islands help control access to the Strait of Hormuz. They're in the crosshairs of the Iran war
The expanding U.S. military campaign against Iran has put three small islands that sit at the confluence of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz in the crosshairs once again.
07/16/26 - 7:46am | Source: Washington Times
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Pentagon's new low-cost cruise missile push includes contract for cargo-plane-capable weapons
The Pentagon has announced new agreements with three defense companies to mass-produce more affordable air-to-ground cruise missiles, including a set capable of being launched out of the back of cargo…
07/16/26 - 7:36am | Source: Washington Times
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Iran threatens Persian Gulf-nation infrastructure as U.S. continues attacks
Iran warned the U.S. on Thursday that it would reduce Persian Gulf region buildings to "rubble" if American forces attack its domestic infrastructure.
07/16/26 - 7:30am | Source: Washington Times
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The Pelicans latest move cements their status as the NBAs laughingstock
The Pelicans' decision to prioritize DeAndre Jordan this offseason has solidified all concerns fans have about Joe Dumars and Troy Weavers plan for NOLA.
07/16/26 - 7:30am | Source: Pelican Debrief
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Classified documents reveal Chinese plan to destroy Starlink satellites
Chinese and Russian officials held secret meetings in China on military cooperation that included plans to shoot down Starlink satellites now providing key communications for Ukraine's army, according…
07/16/26 - 7:09am | Source: Washington Times
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LeBron James can help Anthony Edwards with a crucial skill
LeBron James could help the Timberwolves star become a better leader if he comes to Minnesota.
07/16/26 - 7:00am | Source: Dunking with Wolves
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Knicks' draft pick is putting them in a roster crunch with every game
When the Knicks took Jack Kayil with the 39th overall pick, were they expecting him to be this good this soon?
07/16/26 - 6:47am | Source: Buckets Over Broadway
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Rockets must pounce on Bucks' perilous mistake with Gary Trent Jr
The Bucks might be willing to trade Tyler Herro to the Rockets after Gary Trent Jr's new contract.
07/16/26 - 6:44am | Source: Space City Scoop
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Zelenskyy's ouster of defense chief sparks backlash, questions over Ukraine's wartime government
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision to push out Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov after just six months has triggered an unusual backlash in wartime Ukraine, with soldiers, civil…
07/16/26 - 6:42am | Source: Washington Times
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Wildfire smoke concentration is now record-setting. Air quality alerts cover most of Minnesota.
The Twin Cities area also remains under an excessive heat warning Thursday.
07/16/26 - 6:36am | Source: On The Wolves
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U.S. imposing a 25% tariff on some Brazilian imports starting July 22, citing unfair trade practices
The United States is imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil after finding a range of what it deemed unfair trade practices by the world's 10th-biggest economy.
07/16/26 - 6:32am | Source: Washington Times
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Way too early NBA power rankings for 2026-27: Can the Knicks repeat?
The NBA offseason is close to complete. Free agency, minus LeBron James next destination, is almost over.
07/16/26 - 6:30am | Source: NY Post
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Knicks Morning News (2026.07.16)
News & Blogs Will the Knicks Add Another Backup Center? Stream of National Basketball Association CBS Sports Jordan Clarkson re-signing with Knicks on one-year deal SNY Recently waived…
07/16/26 - 6:10am | Source: Knicker Blogger
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Pistons trade set up end to the Jalen Duren drama but the silence is getting loud
Is the gap between the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren getting any smaller?
07/16/26 - 6:00am | Source: Piston Powered
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