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NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley defends the league adding second tax apron: 'Y'all don't want to compete'

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 9/3/2025 2:12 PM

The second tax apron has made building a superteam difficult in today's NBA ... Read full Story

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P.J. Washington signs extension with Mavs: Forward inks $90 million deal to remain in Dallas long-term

By CBS Interactive Inc | Robby Kalland | 9/3/2025 11:52 AM

The Mavs will keep Washington through the 2029-30 season ... Read full Story

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Mavericks' Klay Thompson explains why he would consider playing in Big3 after NBA retirement

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 9/2/2025 8:29 PM

Thompson finds the Big3's 4-point shot enticing, but he's first focusing on the Mavs' NBA title quest ... Read full Story

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Ranking the last 25 NBA champions: 2017 Warriors, 2001 Lakers and the best teams of the 21st century so far

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brad Botkin | 9/2/2025 11:52 AM

Who's the best of the best in the NBA in the 21st century? ... Read full Story

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EuroBasket 2025: Luka Dončić makes history with rare triple-double in Slovenia's win over Belgium

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jack Maloney | 8/31/2025 11:24 AM

Dončić finished with 26 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists ... Read full Story

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Jeremy Lin retires: Ex-NBA standout sparked 'Linsanity' run with Knicks, won championship with Raptors

By CBS Interactive Inc | Carter Bahns | 8/31/2025 10:42 AM

Lin took the NBA by storm in his breakout season and won a championship before his departure from the league ... Read full Story

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EuroBasket 2025: Nikola Jokić ditches playmaking for historic scoring performance in Serbia's win over Latvia

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jack Maloney | 8/30/2025 5:50 PM

Jokić poured in 39 points to help Serbia clinch a spot in the knockout round ... Read full Story

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Dennis Schröder target of racial abuse in Germany's win over Lithuania at EuroBasket; fans ejected and banned

By CBS Interactive Inc | Robby Kalland | 8/30/2025 5:17 PM

The Kings guard said fans made monkey noises at him during Saturday's game ... Read full Story

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Mavericks waive Olivier Maxence-Prosper: Why Dallas is reportedly parting ways with 2023 first-round pick

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 8/29/2025 6:00 PM

Mavs waiving O-Max opens up a roster spot to re-sign Danté Exum ... Read full Story

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Micah Parsons trade vs. Luka Dončić blockbuster: Which Dallas deal debacle was worse?

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 8/29/2025 9:51 AM

Dallas has traded away two of the best young athletes in the world in a seven-month span ... Read full Story

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With Micah Parsons trade following Luka Dončić blockbuster, Dallas sports fans continue to have miserable year

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 8/28/2025 7:19 PM

Another superstar is leaving Dallas thanks to mismanagement from team leadership ... Read full Story

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EuroBasket 2025: Luka Dončić shows he's healthy, but ex-G Leaguer steals the show as Poland upsets Slovenia

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jack Maloney | 8/28/2025 5:57 PM

Doncic put up 34 points and nine assists, but Jordan Loyd's 32 points powered Poland to victory ... Read full Story

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NBA rumors: Knicks, Cavaliers interested in Malik Beasley; Mavericks trying to create room for Danté Exum

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 8/28/2025 4:57 PM

We're in the dead zone of the NBA calendar but plenty of conversations are happening behind the scenes ... Read full Story

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Doc Rivers, Bucks GM support Giannis Antetokounmpo at EuroBasket amid questions about his future in Milwaukee

By CBS Interactive Inc | Robby Kalland | 8/28/2025 3:52 PM

The Bucks sent a contingent to EuroBasket to cheer on Giannis in Cyprus ... Read full Story

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How will the NBA change by 2050? Wemby usurps both LeBron James and Michael Jordan, plus more bold predictions

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 8/28/2025 2:12 PM

We're looking ahead 25 years and predicting what will be different about the NBA in 2050 ... Read full Story

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Mavericks request Luka Dončić 'Overwatch 2' billboard be moved away from American Airlines Center, per report

By CBS Interactive Inc | Carter Bahns | 8/28/2025 1:14 PM

Multiple billboards appeared this week near the Mavs' home venue ... Read full Story

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Micah Parsons to get second opinion on back; Kyle Hamilton gets historic contract; Rashee Rice suspended

By CBS Interactive Inc | Zachary Pereles | 8/28/2025 8:45 AM

Plus, we've got our College Football QB Power Rankings heading into Week 1 ... Read full Story

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Phoenix Suns, owner Mat Ishbia sued by minority owners over access to internal records

By CBS Interactive Inc | Bryan DeArdo | 8/27/2025 11:50 PM

The minority owners who are suing are holdovers from the previous ownership group ... Read full Story

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Lakers' Rob Pelinka, Jeanie Buss visit Luka Dončić ahead of EuroBasket opener in show of support

By CBS Interactive Inc | Carter Bahns | 8/27/2025 8:35 PM

Dončić will compete internationally for Slovenia in the European championship ... Read full Story

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Dawn Staley says she 'would've had to' take the Knicks coaching job if they offered it to her

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 8/27/2025 8:08 PM

Staley's desire for the job is not just about the position, but to continue to break barriers ... Read full Story

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Octopus arms are adaptable but some are favored for particular jobs

by Science News | Sep 11 2025

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Hangama Amiri Stitches Memories of Migration into Vivid Textile Portraits

by Colossal | Sep 16 2025

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Replaceable You

by BookPage | Sep 16 2025

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Bloom Energy’s stock is surging — and could ride Oracle’s growth to even more gains

by MarketWatch.com | Sep 16 2025

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Todd Snyder Is Living La Buena Vida

by Esquire.com | Sep 16 2025

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Park Slope townhouse sells for $13.9M, a new neighborhood record

by 6sqft.com | Sep 16 2025

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FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before congressional committee

by upi.com | Sep 16 2025

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Trump administration’s moves to stifle dissent cause alarm

by NJ Spotlight | Sep 16 2025

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Impulse purchase from car wash earns Illinois dad $1M lottery prize

by United Press International, Inc. | Sep 16 2025

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Charlie Kirk's loss is personal. Here's how he gave me hope and strength

by Opinion on Fox News | Sep 16 2025

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Newark airport operating 'better than ever': United CEO

by The Hill | Sep 16 2025

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Retirees face staggering 6-figure health care bill when leaving the workforce

by Fox News | Jul 30 2025

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Leatherman’s Updated Pro-Grade Multi-Tool Deserves a Spot in Every Emergency Kit

by Gear Patrol | Sep 16 2025

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Chivu: ‘Lautaro Martinez doubt, Inter problem is result, not performance’

by Yahoo Sports | Sep 16 2025

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DuPage, Chicago’s often overlooked neighbour, can add an extra dimension to the Windy City Experience

by The Travel Magazine | Sep 16 2025

Word of the Day

debunk

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 16, 2025 is:

debunk • \dee-BUNK\ • verb

To debunk something (such as a belief or theory) is to show that it is not true.

// The influencer remained enormously popular despite having the bulk of their health claims thoroughly debunked.

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Examples:

“Conspiracy theorists (and those of us who argue with them have the scars to show for it) often maintain that the ones debunking the conspiracies are allied with the conspirators.” — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025

Did you know?

To debunk something is to take the bunk out of it—that bunk being nonsense. (Bunk is short for the synonymous bunkum, which has political origins.) Debunk has been in use since at least the 1920s, and it contrasts with synonyms like disprove and rebut by suggesting that something is not merely untrue but is also a sham—a trick meant to deceive. One can simply disprove a myth, but if it is debunked, the implication is that the myth was a grossly exaggerated or foolish claim.

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley defends the league adding second tax apron: 'Y'all don't want to compete'

P.J. Washington signs extension with Mavs: Forward inks $90 million deal to remain in Dallas long-term

Mavericks' Klay Thompson explains why he would consider playing in Big3 after NBA retirement

Ranking the last 25 NBA champions: 2017 Warriors, 2001 Lakers and the best teams of the 21st century so far

EuroBasket 2025: Luka Dončić makes history with rare triple-double in Slovenia's win over Belgium

Jeremy Lin retires: Ex-NBA standout sparked 'Linsanity' run with Knicks, won championship with Raptors

EuroBasket 2025: Nikola Jokić ditches playmaking for historic scoring performance in Serbia's win over Latvia

Dennis Schröder target of racial abuse in Germany's win over Lithuania at EuroBasket; fans ejected and banned

Mavericks waive Olivier Maxence-Prosper: Why Dallas is reportedly parting ways with 2023 first-round pick

Micah Parsons trade vs. Luka Dončić blockbuster: Which Dallas deal debacle was worse?

With Micah Parsons trade following Luka Dončić blockbuster, Dallas sports fans continue to have miserable year

EuroBasket 2025: Luka Dončić shows he's healthy, but ex-G Leaguer steals the show as Poland upsets Slovenia

NBA rumors: Knicks, Cavaliers interested in Malik Beasley; Mavericks trying to create room for Danté Exum

Doc Rivers, Bucks GM support Giannis Antetokounmpo at EuroBasket amid questions about his future in Milwaukee

How will the NBA change by 2050? Wemby usurps both LeBron James and Michael Jordan, plus more bold predictions

Mavericks request Luka Dončić 'Overwatch 2' billboard be moved away from American Airlines Center, per report

Micah Parsons to get second opinion on back; Kyle Hamilton gets historic contract; Rashee Rice suspended

Phoenix Suns, owner Mat Ishbia sued by minority owners over access to internal records

Lakers' Rob Pelinka, Jeanie Buss visit Luka Dončić ahead of EuroBasket opener in show of support

Dawn Staley says she 'would've had to' take the Knicks coaching job if they offered it to her

Octopus arms are adaptable but some are favored for particular jobs

Hangama Amiri Stitches Memories of Migration into Vivid Textile Portraits

Replaceable You

Bloom Energy’s stock is surging — and could ride Oracle’s growth to even more gains

Todd Snyder Is Living La Buena Vida

Park Slope townhouse sells for $13.9M, a new neighborhood record

FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before congressional committee

Trump administration’s moves to stifle dissent cause alarm

Impulse purchase from car wash earns Illinois dad $1M lottery prize

Charlie Kirk's loss is personal. Here's how he gave me hope and strength

Newark airport operating 'better than ever': United CEO

Retirees face staggering 6-figure health care bill when leaving the workforce

Leatherman’s Updated Pro-Grade Multi-Tool Deserves a Spot in Every Emergency Kit

Chivu: ‘Lautaro Martinez doubt, Inter problem is result, not performance’

DuPage, Chicago’s often overlooked neighbour, can add an extra dimension to the Windy City Experience

Word of the Day

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2.Watch: Hilda Baci cooks up nearly 20,000-pound serving of jollof rice

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6.Pennsylvania police pursue pigs on the loose near country club

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9.Peru wins viral “World Cup of Breakfasts” with pan con chicharrón

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