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Cade Cunningham takes huge superstar step by saving Pistons from first-round upset

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brad Botkin | 5/3/2026 11:33 PM

Cunningham came up with three elimination-game gems as Detroit rallied from 3-1 down to beat Orlando ... Read full Story

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Facing familiar story after playoff elimination, Raptors may be best turning to a familiar face: Kawhi Leonard

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 5/3/2026 11:33 PM

Eight years ago, Toronto traded for Leonard to break out of a rut and ended up winning the title -- could it work again? ... Read full Story

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Jaylen Brown calls out Joel Embiid for flopping, says NBA refs have 'agenda' against him during Twitch stream

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 5/3/2026 11:18 PM

The Celtics star fired up a live stream and vented one day after Boston lost Game 7 to Embiid's 76ers ... Read full Story

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The Magic are about to go into a critical offseason with almost no idea how good they actually are

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 5/3/2026 6:41 PM

The season left Orlando with too many questions about what's real and what's not -- and if the Paolo Banchero-Franz Wagner pairing can work ... Read full Story

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Use DraftKings promo code for $100 in bonus bets by targeting Raptors-Cavaliers, Lightning-Canadiens on Sunday

By CBS Interactive Inc | Ryan Wooden | 5/3/2026 4:46 PM

DraftKings offers $100 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager for NHL and NBA betting on Sunday ... Read full Story

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76ers restrict ticket access to fans in Philadelphia to keep out Knicks fans in second-round playoff series

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 5/3/2026 3:31 PM

Traveling Knicks fans have made themselves heard on the road and the Sixers are trying to keep home court theirs ... Read full Story

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Pistons vs. Magic odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, Game 7 best bets by advanced model

By CBS Interactive Inc | Ross Kelly | 5/3/2026 2:05 PM

SportsLine's model reveals its Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons Game 7 picks ... Read full Story

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NBA playoff schedule, odds, predictions for Pistons vs. Magic, Cavaliers vs. Raptors

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jasmyn Wimbish | 5/3/2026 10:37 AM

It's win or go home for all four teams on Sunday ... Read full Story

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NBA player prop picks, odds: Three best 2026 NBA Playoffs prop bets for Magic-Pistons, Raptors-Cavaliers

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brandt Sutton | 5/3/2026 10:01 AM

SportsLine's model has revealed top NBA props picks and NBA predictions for the NBA Playoffs on Sunday ... Read full Story

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Jaylen Brown: Joel Embiid was 'flopping around' and 'got some extra calls' in 76ers' Game 7 win over Celtics

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 5/3/2026 12:53 AM

After falling behind 3-1, Embiid and the 76ers rallied to upset the Celtics in seven ... Read full Story

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Joel Embiid, 76ers finally vanquish their Celtics demons in historic -- and cathartic -- Game 7 win

By CBS Interactive Inc | John Gonzalez | 5/3/2026 12:27 AM

Embiid returned from an appendectomy to lead an improbable 3-1 series comeback and overcome his own playoff demons ... Read full Story

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The Celtics overachieved all season, but their collapse against the 76ers raises big long-term questions

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 5/2/2026 10:59 PM

Trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem like the obvious answer, but it's not that easy ... Read full Story

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Blazers reportedly expected to pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo, but an impending rule change makes things harder

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 5/2/2026 8:36 PM

Antetokounmpo's fate in Milwaukee has not yet been settled: he'll either re-sign or the Bucks will trade him ... Read full Story

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Raptors vs. Cavaliers odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, Game 7 best bets by proven model

By CBS Interactive Inc | Daniel Kohn | 5/2/2026 8:08 PM

SportsLine's model reveals its Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game 7 picks ... Read full Story

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Jayson Tatum out for Celtics' pivotal Game 7 vs. 76ers with 'left knee stiffness'

By CBS Interactive Inc | Sam Quinn | 5/2/2026 6:05 PM

Tatum left Game 6 after playing just 29 minutes ... Read full Story

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Ranking the Game 7s of the first round of the NBA playoffs: Why Cavaliers-Raptors promises the best basketball

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jack Maloney | 5/2/2026 2:26 PM

The first round has been more exciting than anyone expected coming in ... Read full Story

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NBA playoff schedule, odds, predictions for 76ers vs. Celtics Game 7

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jack Maloney | 5/2/2026 9:54 AM

It's win or go home in Boston Saturday night ... Read full Story

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LeBron James has had 'greatest career of any NBA player,' declares JJ Redick as Lakers advance in NBA playoffs

By CBS Interactive Inc | Jack Maloney | 5/2/2026 9:12 AM

The Lakers beat the Rockets in Game 6 on Friday night to move on to face the Thunder ... Read full Story

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NBA player prop picks, odds: Model reveals three best 2026 NBA Playoffs prop bets for 76ers-Celtics, Game 7

By CBS Interactive Inc | Brandt Sutton | 5/2/2026 9:01 AM

SportsLine's model has revealed top NBA props picks and NBA predictions for the NBA Playoffs on Saturday ... Read full Story

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76ers vs. Celtics odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, Game 7 best bets by proven model

By CBS Interactive Inc | Daniel Kohn | 5/2/2026 7:09 AM

SportsLine's model reveals its Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Game 7 picks ... Read full Story

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Cade Cunningham takes huge superstar step by saving Pistons from first-round upset

by CBS Interactive Inc | May 03 2026

connecticut

Act to protect Muslim students in CT schools

by CT Mirror | May 04 2026

FFNEWS

Borderlands Mexico: Nearshoring fuels 800K-square-foot industrial build in El Paso

by FreightWaves | May 03 2026

finance

Investors appear skeptical as Trump touts new plan to partially reopen Strait of Hormuz

by MarketWatch.com | May 03 2026

game

GameStop Announces Shocking Buyout Offer For eBay, Priced At $55.5 Billion

by GameSpot | May 03 2026

golf

Saudi Fund to Back Away From LIV Golf Under Mounting Financial Pressures

by NY Times | Apr 15 2026

health

Heart Failure Couldn’t Stop This Couple from Saying ‘I do’ in the ICU

by Healthline.com | May 03 2026

music

Fans Choose Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Bring Your Love’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music

by Billboard | May 04 2026

nation

United Airlines flight strikes turnpike light pole, injuring driver

by upi.com | May 03 2026

nutrition

I Prioritized Protein at Every Meal for a Month—Here’s How It Affected My Body

by thehealthy.com | Apr 07 2026

odd_fun

N.C. man's son's birthday numbers deliver big lottery jackpot

by United Press International, Inc. | May 01 2026

shopping

13 Awesome New Motorcycles Rolling Out Right Now

by Gear Patrol | May 03 2026

sports

Pelé's life in pictures

by CNN | Apr 16 2023

technology

German firm to deliver Romania’s first hydrogen-powered train to boost decarbonization effort

by Interesting Engineering | May 04 2026

upstate

Saratoga Springs hosts largest Comic Con in Upstate NY

by NEWS10 ABC | May 03 2026

Word of the Day

scrupulous

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 4, 2026 is:

scrupulous • \SKROO-pyuh-lus\ • adjective

Scrupulous describes someone who is very careful about doing something correctly, or something marked by such carefulness. Scrupulous can also describe someone who is careful about doing what is honest and morally right.

// She was always scrupulous about her work.

// Being an editor requires scrupulous attention to detail.

// Less scrupulous companies find ways to evade the law.

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Examples:

“Scrupulous directors make sure that the sound of their movies is grossly efficient, so that the dramatic meaning of a scene is apparent even in the worst theatre or home system in the country …” — David Denby, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2026

Did you know?

People described as scrupulous might feel discomfort if their work is not executed with a sharp attention to detail. Such discomfort might present itself as a nagging feeling, much as a sharp pebble in a shoe might nag a walker intent on getting somewhere. And we are getting somewhere. The origin of scrupulous is founded in just such a pebble. Scrupulous and its close relative scruple (“a feeling that prevents you from doing something that you think is wrong”) both come from the Latin noun scrupulus, “a small sharp stone,” the diminutive of scrupus, “a sharp stone.” Scrupus has a metaphorical meaning too: “a source of anxiety or uneasiness.” When the adjective scrupulous entered the English language in the 15th century, it described someone careful about preserving their moral integrity, but it now is also commonly used for someone who is careful in how they execute tasks.

Cade Cunningham takes huge superstar step by saving Pistons from first-round upset

Facing familiar story after playoff elimination, Raptors may be best turning to a familiar face: Kawhi Leonard

Jaylen Brown calls out Joel Embiid for flopping, says NBA refs have 'agenda' against him during Twitch stream

The Magic are about to go into a critical offseason with almost no idea how good they actually are

Use DraftKings promo code for $100 in bonus bets by targeting Raptors-Cavaliers, Lightning-Canadiens on Sunday

76ers restrict ticket access to fans in Philadelphia to keep out Knicks fans in second-round playoff series

Pistons vs. Magic odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, Game 7 best bets by advanced model

NBA playoff schedule, odds, predictions for Pistons vs. Magic, Cavaliers vs. Raptors

NBA player prop picks, odds: Three best 2026 NBA Playoffs prop bets for Magic-Pistons, Raptors-Cavaliers

Jaylen Brown: Joel Embiid was 'flopping around' and 'got some extra calls' in 76ers' Game 7 win over Celtics

Joel Embiid, 76ers finally vanquish their Celtics demons in historic -- and cathartic -- Game 7 win

The Celtics overachieved all season, but their collapse against the 76ers raises big long-term questions

Blazers reportedly expected to pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo, but an impending rule change makes things harder

Raptors vs. Cavaliers odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, Game 7 best bets by proven model

Jayson Tatum out for Celtics' pivotal Game 7 vs. 76ers with 'left knee stiffness'

Ranking the Game 7s of the first round of the NBA playoffs: Why Cavaliers-Raptors promises the best basketball

NBA playoff schedule, odds, predictions for 76ers vs. Celtics Game 7

LeBron James has had 'greatest career of any NBA player,' declares JJ Redick as Lakers advance in NBA playoffs

NBA player prop picks, odds: Model reveals three best 2026 NBA Playoffs prop bets for 76ers-Celtics, Game 7

76ers vs. Celtics odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, Game 7 best bets by proven model

Cade Cunningham takes huge superstar step by saving Pistons from first-round upset

Act to protect Muslim students in CT schools

Borderlands Mexico: Nearshoring fuels 800K-square-foot industrial build in El Paso

Investors appear skeptical as Trump touts new plan to partially reopen Strait of Hormuz

GameStop Announces Shocking Buyout Offer For eBay, Priced At $55.5 Billion

Saudi Fund to Back Away From LIV Golf Under Mounting Financial Pressures

Heart Failure Couldn’t Stop This Couple from Saying ‘I do’ in the ICU

Fans Choose Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Bring Your Love’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music

United Airlines flight strikes turnpike light pole, injuring driver

I Prioritized Protein at Every Meal for a Month—Here’s How It Affected My Body

N.C. man's son's birthday numbers deliver big lottery jackpot

13 Awesome New Motorcycles Rolling Out Right Now

Pelé's life in pictures

German firm to deliver Romania’s first hydrogen-powered train to boost decarbonization effort

Saratoga Springs hosts largest Comic Con in Upstate NY

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.N.C. man's son's birthday numbers deliver big lottery jackpot

2.Look: Crying kitten rescued from Texas storm drain

3.Watch: 7-foot alligator caught trying to cross Florida highway

4.'Escaped zebra' in Armenia was a painted donkey

5.Look: Baby eagle returns to nest after surgery to remove fish hook

6.19 Screenshots Of Helicopter Parents Who Desperately Need To Loosen Their Grip

7.Passengers pulled from water after learner driver crashes bus into major European river

8.Watch: San Diego Zoo launches Elephant Valley live camera

9.Look: Helicopter complicates morning drop-off at Tennessee school

10.Ohio woman's mistaken lottery purchase wins seven-figure jackpot