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Emotional outburst disrupts death penalty trial in NY attack

The sobbing father of a man convicted of killing eight people on a New York City bike path has apologized to victims and professed love for his son in the death penalty phase of the defendant's trial

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

Federal judge shuts press out of courtroom at Sayfullo Saipov death penalty trial

NEW YORK — The judge presiding over Sayfullo Saipov’s death penalty trial shut reporters out of the courtroom on Tuesday.

Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023

LeBron’s Record-Breaking Moment Will Be Fit for a King. Kareem’s? It Was, Um, Cute.

James needs just 36 points to eclipse Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record, a moment that will come soon—and with considerably more pomp and circumstance than in 1984.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 6, 2023

The Long-Forgotten First Chapter of the Grizzlies

With one of the best young cores in the NBA, today’s team has a bright future. But the franchise’s past—a vexing, six-year stay in Vancouver—is just as intriguing.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 15, 2022

Gerald Stern, prize-winning and lyrical poet, dies at 97

Stern was one of the country's most loved and respected poets who wrote with spirited melancholy and earthly humor about his childhood, Judaism, mortality and the wonders of the contemplative life.

WEKU · Oct 30, 2022

Gerald Stern, prize-winning and lyrical poet, dies at 97

Prize-winning poet Gerald Stern has died

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2022

Seattle wants an NBA team, but will the league play ball?

SEATTLE — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee presided over a meeting of Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers captains at midcourt before tipoff Monday evening as Lenny Wilkens, the coach of Seattle's lone NBA championship team in 1979, found his courtside seat. On the outer edge of the temporary court inside this…

Los Angeles Times · Oct 7, 2022

Inside the ‘Special Relationship’ Between a Commissioner and a Legend

To Adam Silver, Bill Russell was more than just the game’s greatest champion. He was also a close confidant and friend.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 16, 2022

Tim Donaghy returns to spotlight in Netflix documentary — but something’s missing

Netflix doc about ex-NBA referee’s gambling scandal doesn’t include best-selling author’s work

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 6, 2022

People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions of the week

Firms welcoming new arrivals and making promotions include Crafter's Companion, Vertu Motors, WilliamsAli and Byggfakta

Birmingham Post · Jun 13, 2022