Booker Prize 2026: the 6 books shortlisted – and the one that's missing And the winner is… not on this Booker shortlist, says David Sexton Evening Standard · Sep 23
This Booker Prize shortlist could produce award’s oldest ever winner Only one debut novelist is among the six finalists, with previous winners including Douglas Stuart and Marlon James in the running The Independent UK · Sep 22
Previous winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart shortlisted for Booker prize The two authors are in the running for the £50,000 award alongside a Pulitzer winner, a science fiction legend, a comic writer and a debut novelist The Guardian - UK · Sep 22
Anonymous NBA Scout: Here’s What Will Give the Lakers ‘Trouble’ This Season A look at the Lakers’ offseason and what it means for the franchise with LeBron James elsewhere, through the lens of an NBA scout. Sports Illustrated · Sep 15
Anonymous Scout Believes Suns Adding Miles Bridges Gives Phoenix ‘Big, Physical’ Team, But Questions Remain How will the Suns perform this season after adding Miles Bridges over the offseason? An anonymous NBA scout breaks it down. Sports Illustrated · Sep 13
Why Dillon Brooks’s Three-Year Extension Was a Win for the Suns Dillon Brooks will remain with the Suns on a three-year, $73 million extension in a win for both sides. Sports Illustrated · Aug 6
AI-generated stories rated better quality than human-written ones, study finds Researcher says simpler writing by AI is easier to read and digest, but this does not mean human authors are obsolete The Guardian - UK · Aug 4
Booker Prize longlist 2026: Douglas Stuart and Elizabeth Strout lead nominees The 13 books selected for the longlist features authors representing England, Ireland, Scotland, Jamaica, Mexico, Turkey and America The Independent UK · Jul 28
Grading Every Notable Signing From the First 24 Hours of NBA Free Agency 2026 A look around NBA free agency at the most impactful moves over the first day of negotiations. Sports Illustrated · Jul 2
70 brilliant books for the summer From dynamite debuts to must-read memoirs and magical children’s fiction, here’s our selection of this year’s hottest holiday reads. Plus leading authors share their favourites The Guardian - UK · Jun 13
Lakers Offseason Preview: Free Agency, Draft Assets, LeBron James, Austin Reaves and More Previewing what should be an eventful offseason for the Lakers. Sports Illustrated · May 12
Chris Mannix: Three Thoughts on Thunder’s Defensive Masterpiece vs. Lakers Los Angeles needs more from its backcourt if the Lakers have any chance in the Western Conference semifinals. Sports Illustrated · May 6
What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in April Luke Kennard, Sophie Ratcliffe and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments The Guardian - UK · Apr 30
Lakers Let 3–0 Lead Slip Away As Rockets Seize Momentum of First-Round Playoff Series Los Angeles had a chance to close out the game and advance to the next round, but cold shooting and turnovers let Houston’s young core take control. Sports Illustrated · Apr 30
Sports Illustrated · Apr 25 Two LeBron James Moments From Lakers’ OT Win vs. Rockets Will Live on for a Long, Long Time LeBron James provided two memorable moments as he steered the Lakers to a thrilling overtime win to take a 3–0 series lead on the Rockets.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 24 New Video Shows the Play That Kevin Durant Injured His Ankle on in Game 2 vs. Lakers Durant will miss Game 3 in Houston due to a newly suffered left ankle sprain.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 22 LeBron James, in the Greatest NBA Career Ever, Isn’t Done Yet At 41 years old and in his 23rd season, the superstar is still defining greatness while carrying the Lakers through the postseason.
The Guardian - US · Apr 20 LeBron James is 41. And he’s somehow still carrying his team in the playoffs The Lakers star would have been expecting to play a supporting role as he burrows into his 40s. But injuries means he has assumed a familiar role
Sports Illustrated · Apr 15 As Lakers Prepare for Rockets Series, Luka Dončić's Status Remains a Mystery The Los Angeles Lakers have no update on Luka Dončić's status as their first playoff game against the Rockets approaches.
The Independent UK · Apr 11 LeBron James hits NBA milestone as LA Lakers crush Suns James became only the fourth NBA player to reach the milestone
Sports Illustrated · Apr 4 Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves Injuries Could Completely Undo Lakers’ March Progress Ahead of Playoffs After ending March on a high note, injuries have the Lakers suddenly scrambling ahead of the playoffs.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 25 Black Bag by Luke Kennard review – a campus comedy for our end times Drawing on a real-life 1960s experiment, this story of an out-of-work actor paid to cover himself in a black leather bag fizzes with wit and invention
Sports Illustrated · Mar 24 Don’t Overreact to the Loss: The Lakers Look Built for a Deep Postseason Run Even with the win streak snapped, Luka Dončić’s surge and LeBron James’s evolution have L.A. looking like a real title threat.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 24 How Pistons’ Unlikely Heroes Snapped Lakers’ Nine-Game Winning Streak The Lakers can lose after all.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 22 Luka Dončić Picks Up 16th Technical Foul, But His Suspension is Perfect Timing for Lakers Dončić got into it with Magic center Goga Bitadze.