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Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) drives to the basket with Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schröder, left, defending during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

NBA players set record with 16 40-point games in first week of season

If it seems like there’s never been this many high-scoring performances in the first few days of a season, that’s because this indeed is unprecedented.

FBI assistant director Christopher Raia speaks at a press conference announcing the arrests of Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting and illegal gambling, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

The NBA hoped to begin its season on a strong note. Now it faces a gambling scandal

The NBA has strict rules against betting on its games, and the consequences are clear. Portland coach Chauncey Billups and Miami guard Terry Rozier are out of the league indefinitely.

MIRAMAR, FLORIDA - MAY 01: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference held at the ICE-Enforcement and Removal Operation office on May 01, 2025 in Miramar, Florida. DeSantis talked about a multi-agency immigration enforcement effort named Operation Tidal Wave that they say resulted in more than 1,100 arrests in a single week in Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

DeSantis defends painting over LGBTQ-themed crosswalk in Orlando despite backlash from local Democrats

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis reaffirmed his decision to remove a rainbow-colored crosswalk outside of the Pulse nightclub in Orlando despite outrage from local Democrats and LGBTQ activists.

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) controls the ball while New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) defends in the second half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Celtics rout Knicks in Game 5, send series back to New York

Derrick White scored a game-high 34 points and the Boston Celtics extended their season by beating the visiting New York Knicks 127-102 on Wednesday in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) battle for a loose ball in the first half during game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

NBA roundup: Jimmy Butler III injured as Warriors fall to Rockets

Jalen Green had 38 points as the Houston Rockets evened their Western Conference first-round playoff series with a 109-94 win over the visiting Golden State Warriors in Game 2.

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Florida Democrat Party Treasurer Arrested On Child Porn Charges Following Undercover Sting Operation

A Florida Democrat Party official was arrested on charges of transporting child sex abuse material after sending child porn to an undercover police officer.