Marcus Sasser grew up in Red Oak, Texas, a small town near Dallas where basketball is a daily habit. From the first time he dribbled on neighborhood courts, his family’s love for the game pushed him forward. His uncle Jason coached him in high school, and his father played college ball at Frank Phil
Born on February 20, 2004, Jared McCain grew up in Sacramento where the city’s tough high‑school basketball scene helped shape his game. He is an American citizen, with parents who both hail from the United States, but he proudly acknowledges a mixed heritage that includes African‑American and white
Conor McGregor is back after a long break. He last fought in 2021 at UFC 264 and lost to Dustin Poirier after breaking his leg. Now he will fight Max Holloway on July 11 in a welterweight bout. His return is part of a wave of big names coming back to MMA. Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano, Franc
Denver has gone from almost no running‑back talent to having more players than spots. In the last two seasons, the Broncos struggled at the backfield but now have a surplus of options. Coach Jason La Canfora pointed out that Denver could sell their fourth‑year back, Jaleel McLaughlin, for a la
The World Health Organization has named the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency that matters worldwide. Around 80 people may have died, and nine cases were confirmed in laboratories. The virus is the Bundibugyo strain, which does not h
Hua Hong Semiconductor Ltd. is on the radar of several big banks that are keeping a positive outlook for its shares. A recent note from Bank of China points to a “Buy” stance, suggesting the stock could rise toward HK$152. 40. The company’s shares ended last Friday at HK$115. 90, leaving room for gr
Philipe Lins isn't your average fighter stepping into the cage this weekend. At 40 years old, he's about to face Francis Ngannou, a former heavyweight champion with a knockout power that's legendary in the sport. Lins knows this fight is a mountain to climb, but he's always played the role of the sc
Music stars often stay quiet about their political views to avoid backlash. Nicki Minaj recently explained why she quietly supported Donald Trump long before making it public. She said many in the entertainment world assume everyone leans Democratic. That unspoken rule made her hesitate to speak up
Back in the 1980s, getting Michael Jackson to a basketball game was like summoning a force of nature. Magic Johnson once recalled how the singer’s presence turned a normal sports event into controlled chaos. Fans rushed from all directions, forcing officials to pause the game just to clear a safe ex
Many governments push for drastic cuts in meat production, claiming livestock methane is a major climate threat. But science shows this fear is overblown. Even wiping out all 1. 6 billion cows wouldn’t cool the planet by much—just 0. 04°C. Sheep? Their removal would barely make a dent. New Zealand’s
