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Russell Westbrook declines player option with Denver Nuggets, will become free agent, per report

By CBS Interactive Inc | Cody Nagel | 6/13/2025 10:27 AM

Westbrook is set to his the free agent market on June 30 ... Read full Story

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2025 NBA Finals: Can Andrew Nembhard and the Pacers wear Shai Gilgeous-Alexander down?

By CBS Interactive Inc | James Herbert | 6/13/2025 9:22 AM

Indiana has been up 2-1 in every series, but it hasn't faced an opponent like the Thunder ... Read full Story

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Oilers rally, stun Panthers in overtime to tie series 2-2; big names struggle in first round of U.S. Open

By CBS Interactive Inc | CBS Sports Staff | 6/13/2025 8:50 AM

Plus, our experts adjust their NBA Finals picks ... Read full Story

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2025 BIG3 Week 1: Where to watch Dwight Howard make his debut, schedule, live stream, watch online, TV channel

By CBS Interactive Inc | Bryan DeArdo | 6/13/2025 8:04 AM

Ice Cube's summer hoops league has a new look this season, and can be seen on CBS ... Read full Story

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Knicks' Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart sound off on Tom Thibodeau firing: 'Should be nothing but praise for him'

By CBS Interactive Inc | Austin Nivison | 6/12/2025 7:47 PM

Brunson and Hart are grateful for what Thibodeau brought to New York ... Read full Story

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NBA trade rumors 2025: Celtics in no rush to make their moves; Kings searching for a point guard

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 6/12/2025 6:35 PM

A new report suggest that Boston could drag out their moves through the offseason and into next February ... Read full Story

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Free NBA picks, player props, best bets, odds for 2025 NBA Finals, Game 4: Thunder vs. Pacers same game parlay

By CBS Interactive Inc | Richard Louis | 6/12/2025 4:28 PM

Three-leg NBA SGP picks and best bets for Friday's NBA Finals 2025 Game 4 between the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers ... Read full Story

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How Caitlin Clark has become Pacers' good luck charm during miraculous NBA playoffs run

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jordan Dajani | 6/12/2025 4:03 PM

Clark is helping another Indiana team to victory, even from her seat in the crowd ... Read full Story

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Today's top games to watch, best bets: Panthers-Oilers Stanley Cup Game 4, Jacob Misiorowski's debut and more

By CBS Interactive Inc | Gene Menez | 6/12/2025 3:46 PM

Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Thursday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts ... Read full Story

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2025 NBA free agency guide: Complete list of every team's free agents and contract options for this summer

By CBS Interactive Inc | Robby Kalland | 6/12/2025 2:35 PM

Each team will have plenty of decisions to make when free agency opens on June 30 ... Read full Story

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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin needs to maintain efficiency, aggression from Game 3 for Indiana to win NBA Finals

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 6/12/2025 2:19 PM

Mathurin hit an impressive NBA Finals milestone on Wednesday ... Read full Story

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How Michael Jordan helped Charles Barkley pocket $50 million after some shrewd financial advice

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brad Crawford | 6/12/2025 1:39 PM

The retired NBA Hall of Famer and renowned analyst recently shared a tip he got from Jordan ... Read full Story

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2025 NBA Finals odds, Game 4 predictions: Pacers vs. Thunder picks, best bets from expert on 166-91 run

By CBS Interactive Inc | Daniel Kohn | 6/12/2025 1:02 PM

SportsLine expert Matt Severance reveals his NBA bets and predictions for Friday's Game 4 of Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals 2025 ... Read full Story

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2025 NBA Draft: 76ers 'engaged' Spurs about trading up for likely No. 2 pick Dylan Harper, per report

By CBS Interactive Inc | Robby Kalland | 6/12/2025 12:36 PM

The Sixers hold the No. 3 overall pick but could try to jump up a spot to grab Tyrese Maxey a backcourt mate ... Read full Story

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Re-picking 2025 NBA Finals: Experts make new predictions after Pacers take 2-1 lead vs. still-favored Thunder

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 6/12/2025 11:52 AM

None of our six NBA experts picked the Pacers to win it all a week ago... has that changed with Indy up 2-1? ... Read full Story

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Lakers legend Magic Johnson believes the Knicks should make a play for Kevin Durant: They 'are too slow'

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brad Crawford | 6/12/2025 11:39 AM

The NBA Hall of Famer explains his reasoning for the East's runner-up to pursue the two-time MVP ... Read full Story

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Arkansas' John Calipari says Knicks coaching vacancy is 'hell of a job,' remains committed to Razorbacks

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brad Crawford | 6/12/2025 11:12 AM

The Razorbacks coach plans to stick to college basketball amid NBA rumors ... Read full Story

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Thunder vs. Pacers prediction, odds, best bets, time: 2025 NBA Finals Game 4 picks from proven model

By CBS Interactive Inc | Richard Louis | 6/12/2025 11:09 AM

SportsLine's model simulated Oklahoma City vs. Indiana 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Friday's NBA Finals 2025 Game 4 contest ... Read full Story

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DeMarcus Cousins suspended for season, contract terminated after fan altercation in Puerto Rico

By CBS Interactive Inc | Cody Nagel | 6/12/2025 10:31 AM

The former NBA All-Star's stint playing professionally in Puerto Rico came to an abrupt end ... Read full Story

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LeBron James still deserves a max salary, but Lakers probably need him to take less to compete for NBA title

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 6/12/2025 9:26 AM

James has a $52.6 million player option for next season ... Read full Story

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This spider’s barf is worse than its bite

by Science News | Jun 12 2025

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13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

by The List | Mar 03 2025

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Best history books and biographies of 2025—so far

by BookPage | Jun 13 2025

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Office Chair Butt: Cleveland Clinic Experts on How To Prevent It

by thehealthy.com | Mar 31 2025

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Miranda Kerr’s 3 skin care rules to live by — and her clever trick for reapplying sunscreen

by NY Post | Jun 11 2025

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“He’s a Great Kid” – Brian Daboll Excited to Get Started with #3 Overall Draft Pick Abdul Carter

by ESNY | Apr 24 2025

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Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Getting Physical PS5 And Switch Releases

by GameSpot | Jun 13 2025

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U.S. Open: In 1983, Larry Nelson Conquered Oakmont

by NY Times | Jun 11 2025

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Mariah Carey’s ‘Type Dangerous’ Video Features MrBeast, But Not for Long

by Billboard | Jun 14 2025

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NJ Spotlight News: June 13, 2025

by NJ Spotlight | Jun 13 2025

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12 Healthiest Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On, According to Registered Dietitians

by thehealthy.com | Jun 04 2025

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321 West 38th Street Nears Completion in Midtown, Manhattan

by New York YIMBY | Jun 14 2025

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1,000-year-old Viking Age hoard has a pendant that may be a cross or Thor's hammer

by LIVE SCIENCE | Jun 14 2025

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Sverre Nypan could be the future of Manchester City’s midfield but he’ll need time to develop as a player

by Yahoo Sports | Jun 15 2025

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The Best Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis in 2025

by Self.com | Jun 13 2025

Word of the Day

progeny

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 15, 2025 is:

progeny • \PRAH-juh-nee\ • noun

Progeny refers to the child or descendant of a particular parent or family. Progeny can also refer to the offspring of an animal or plant, or broadly to something that is the product of something else. The plural of progeny is progeny.

// Many Americans are the progeny of immigrants.

// The champion thoroughbred passed on his speed, endurance, and calm temperament to his progeny, many of whom became successful racehorses themselves.

// This landmark study is the progeny of many earlier efforts to explore the phenomenon.

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Examples:

“‘I am (We are) our ancestors’ wildest dreams.’ The phrase originated from New Orleans visual artist, activist, and filmmaker Brandan Odums, and was popularized by influential Black figures like Ava Duvernay, who used the phrase in tribute to the ancestors of First Lady Michelle Obama. Melvinia Shields, who was born a slave in 1844, would be survived by five generations of progeny, ultimately leading to her great-great-great granddaughter—Michelle Obama ...” — Christopher J. Schell, “Hope for the Wild in Afrofuturism,” 2024

Did you know?

Progeny is the progeny of the Latin verb prōgignere, meaning “to beget.” That Latin word is itself an offspring of the prefix prō-, meaning “forth,” and gignere, which can mean “to beget” or “to bring forth.” Gignere has produced a large family of English descendants, including benign, engine, genius, germ, indigenous, and genuine. Gignere even paired up with prō- again to produce a close relative of progeny: the noun progenitor can mean “an ancestor in the direct line,” “a biologically ancestral form,” or “a precursor or originator.”

Russell Westbrook declines player option with Denver Nuggets, will become free agent, per report

2025 NBA Finals: Can Andrew Nembhard and the Pacers wear Shai Gilgeous-Alexander down?

Oilers rally, stun Panthers in overtime to tie series 2-2; big names struggle in first round of U.S. Open

2025 BIG3 Week 1: Where to watch Dwight Howard make his debut, schedule, live stream, watch online, TV channel

Knicks' Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart sound off on Tom Thibodeau firing: 'Should be nothing but praise for him'

NBA trade rumors 2025: Celtics in no rush to make their moves; Kings searching for a point guard

Free NBA picks, player props, best bets, odds for 2025 NBA Finals, Game 4: Thunder vs. Pacers same game parlay

How Caitlin Clark has become Pacers' good luck charm during miraculous NBA playoffs run

Today's top games to watch, best bets: Panthers-Oilers Stanley Cup Game 4, Jacob Misiorowski's debut and more

2025 NBA free agency guide: Complete list of every team's free agents and contract options for this summer

Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin needs to maintain efficiency, aggression from Game 3 for Indiana to win NBA Finals

How Michael Jordan helped Charles Barkley pocket $50 million after some shrewd financial advice

2025 NBA Finals odds, Game 4 predictions: Pacers vs. Thunder picks, best bets from expert on 166-91 run

2025 NBA Draft: 76ers 'engaged' Spurs about trading up for likely No. 2 pick Dylan Harper, per report

Re-picking 2025 NBA Finals: Experts make new predictions after Pacers take 2-1 lead vs. still-favored Thunder

Lakers legend Magic Johnson believes the Knicks should make a play for Kevin Durant: They 'are too slow'

Arkansas' John Calipari says Knicks coaching vacancy is 'hell of a job,' remains committed to Razorbacks

Thunder vs. Pacers prediction, odds, best bets, time: 2025 NBA Finals Game 4 picks from proven model

DeMarcus Cousins suspended for season, contract terminated after fan altercation in Puerto Rico

LeBron James still deserves a max salary, but Lakers probably need him to take less to compete for NBA title

This spider’s barf is worse than its bite

13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

Best history books and biographies of 2025—so far

Office Chair Butt: Cleveland Clinic Experts on How To Prevent It

Miranda Kerr’s 3 skin care rules to live by — and her clever trick for reapplying sunscreen

“He’s a Great Kid” – Brian Daboll Excited to Get Started with #3 Overall Draft Pick Abdul Carter

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Getting Physical PS5 And Switch Releases

U.S. Open: In 1983, Larry Nelson Conquered Oakmont

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12 Healthiest Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On, According to Registered Dietitians

321 West 38th Street Nears Completion in Midtown, Manhattan

1,000-year-old Viking Age hoard has a pendant that may be a cross or Thor's hammer

Sverre Nypan could be the future of Manchester City’s midfield but he’ll need time to develop as a player

The Best Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis in 2025

Word of the Day

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