Spanish Club Zaragoza Contests Thunder Rookie Aday Mara
OKLAHOMA CITY — Days before his NBA debut, Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Aday Mara is caught in a tug-of-war with the Spanish club where his pro career began. Basket Zaragoza issued a statement Friday insisting the 7-foot-3 center still has a valid contract with the club for the 2026-27 season. The club said no request
Brewers Pennant Run Adds Twist to MLB Salary Cap Fight
LOS ANGELES — Milwaukee's four-game demolition of the two-time defending champion Dodgers settled the National League pennant. Whether it settles anything in baseball's looming labor showdown is a far more open question. Owners want a hard salary cap in the next collective bargaining agreement, and the players union has long refused any version of one.
Timberwolves Add LaMelo Ball in Bid to Crash NBA Parity Era
MINNEAPOLIS — The NBA has crowned a different champion in each of the last eight seasons, and the Minnesota Timberwolves enter 2026-27 convinced they are next in line. The streak runs from Toronto in 2019 through the Lakers, Milwaukee, Golden State, Denver, Boston and Oklahoma City to New York, which ended a 53-year wait for
Sean Payton Kiss on Charissa Thompson Sparks Fan Buzz
SEATTLE — A pregame chat between Denver coach Sean Payton and a familiar face from his television days became one of the most talked-about moments of Thursday night, and it had nothing to do with football. As Charissa Thompson, the studio host for the Thursday night streaming broadcast, wrapped up her interview with Payton before
NBA GMs Tab Spurs as Title Pick, Wembanyama for MVP
NEW YORK — The people who build NBA rosters see the 2026-27 season running through San Antonio. In the league's 25th annual survey of general managers, released Thursday, half of the voters picked the Spurs to win the championship. Oklahoma City, the choice of 80% a year ago, drew 43%, and the Knicks and 76ers
Porzingis Still Sidelined With Unspecified Health Issue
SAN FRANCISCO — Kristaps Porzingis remains unavailable for Golden State with no return date after missing camp and the entire exhibition slate, then resurfacing at the team building this week. Club officials said Wednesday the 7-foot-3 big man is still dealing with the same undisclosed health situation and will stay around the roster while he
NBA Tightens Flopping Calls for New Season
NEW YORK — League referees are putting flopping at the top of the 2026-27 enforcement list, and a preseason whistle on Knicks guard Jalen Brunson showed how quickly the standard can bite. During a Madison Square Garden exhibition on Oct. 12 against Minnesota, Brunson took a shove in the back from Rudy Gobert, stumbled, braced
Bristol Households See Inflation Ease to 3.5% in June
The annual inflation rate in the United States continued its downward trend in June, reaching 3.5%, a notable decrease from the 4.2% recorded in May 2026. This easing in price pressures offers a measure of relief, with economists forecasting a further decline to 3.4% for July. The latest figures from federal agencies indicate that the […]
Bristol Housing Market Navigates National Slowdown as Mortgage Rates Climb
Homebuying demand across the United States has weakened significantly, with national pending home sales falling to their lowest level since early April. This slowdown, observed during the four weeks ending July 26, saw a 1.7% decline in sales during the final week of that period, signaling a shift in market momentum. A primary driver of […]
National Health Developments Span Lawsuits, Disease Outbreaks, and FDA Policy, With Implications for Bristol
A broad spectrum of national health developments has unfolded recently, encompassing legal battles, public health crises, and significant regulatory shifts. These events, ranging from judicial decisions on corporate accountability to updates in pharmaceutical policy and food safety, collectively paint a picture of an evolving healthcare environment with potential ramifications for communities like Bristol. One notable […]