Taylor Swift honored by NSAI

“The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) has revealed that Taylor Swift and Ashley Gorley will receive Decade achievements at the fifth annual Nashville Songwriter Awards presented by City National Bank. Swift will be recognized as the Songwriter-Artist of the Decade with Gorley receiving the Songwriter of the Decade accolade.”, Buddy Ihan wrote for themusicuniverse.com

 

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US Military carries out intercontinental ballistic missile test

The United States military has released a statement on Tuesday reporting the test of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile. The statement mentioned the test proved the readiness of US nuclear forces as well as provide confidence in the lethality of the nation’s nuclear deterrent.

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Mother of Delaware man who drove into Capitol barrier speaks out

Tamara Cunningham, mother of the man who drove into the Capitol barrier this past Sunday, mentioned his son struggled with brain trauma from growing up playing football. She mentioned the brain trauma left him with chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

 

 

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NBA Will Not Schedule Any Games on Election Day

The NBA announced Tuesday that no games will be scheduled on Election Day on Nov. 8, 2022, in line with the league’s “focus on promoting civic engagement and encouraging fans to make a plan to vote during midterm elections.”

“Over the next few months, teams will distribute information on their state’s voting process and voter registration deadlines and are encouraging everyone to communicate this information with families and friends to ensure they all have a plan,” the NBA said.

More Than A Vote, a nonprofit co-founded by Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, called for the NBA and other leagues to use arenas or team facilities as voting centers during the 2020 election cycle.

In 2020, the Milwaukee Bucks refused to take the floor for their playoff game against the Orlando Magic in the wake of the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts issued a joint statement saying games would resume after the two sides struck a deal to address the players’ concerns.

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Bill Russell’s No. 6 to be retired across NBA following his death

The NBA will honor the legacy of Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell by retiring his No. 6 jersey for all 30 teams. This will make Russell the first player in NBA history to have his jersey retired leaguewide.

Additionally, all NBA players will wear a commemorative patch on the right shoulder of their jerseys during the 2022-23 season, and every court will display a shamrock-shaped logo with Russell’s No. 6 on the sideline near the scorer’s table.

“Bill Russell’s unparalleled success on the court and pioneering civil rights activism deserve to be honored in a unique and historic way,” NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. “Permanently retiring his No. 6 across every NBA team ensures that Bill’s transcendent career will always be recognized.”

Starting with the 2022-23 season, no NBA team will be allowed to issue No. 6 to any player. Players who currently wear No. 6 may continue to do so. According to Basketball Reference, 25 players, including James, Kristaps Porzingis, Alex Caruso, Montrezl Harrell and Lou Williams, wore No. 6 last season.

The NBA said the Celtics’ plans to honor Russell will be announced at a later date. Boston is planning a “separate and unique recognition” for Russell on its uniforms. The NBA previously recognized Russell’s contributions when it named the Finals MVP Award after him back in 2009.

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Touring while pregnant is getting “Difficult”

“Country star Gabby Barrett is slowly ending her run with Jason Aldean due to pregnancy. The “Footprints On The Moon” singer is expecting her second child with her husband and “American Idol” alum Cade Foehner in early November.”, Tiffany Goldstein wrote on cmt.com

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17 years ago today, “Time Well Wasted” released

“Seventeen years ago, on Aug. 16, 2005, Brad Paisley released his fourth studio album, Time Well Wasted. The record was released on Arista Records.

Time Well Wasted spawned three No. 1 singles: “When I Get Where I’m Going,” featuring Dolly Parton, “The World” and “She’s Everything,” the latter of which was certified double platinum, for sales of 2 million copies.” ,Gayle Thompson Wrote for theboot.com.

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NBA Exec Says Kevin Durant Would Rather Retire Than Play For The Nets

As the standoff between Kevin Durant and Joe Tsai continues, NBA insider Marc Stein reported Monday that one team executive informed him that Durant “was more apt to retire than play again for the Brooklyn Nets.”

“If Durant hasn’t been traded by [training camp], there is a growing expectation in league circles that he will continue trying to cause as much of a ruckus behind the scenes to try to prod the Nets into lowering their asking price at last to facilitate a deal. If it wasn’t apparent by now, he really wants that trade to Phoenix or Miami or maybe even Boston or Philadelphia, no matter what it does to his reputation when he hasn’t played a single game yet under the four-year, $194 million contract extension signed in August 2021.”

The reasons for Durant’s trade demand are still unknown. What we do know is that he has lost trust in the team, and wants both Steve Nash and Sean Marks gone for good. The 2x NBA Finals MVP already issued a them or me ultimatum to Nets team governor Joe Tsai reiterating his trade request and informing Tsai that he needs to choose between Durant or the pairing of general manager Sean Marks and coach Steve Nash.

Tsai responded on a tweet stating the front office and coaching staff have his support and any decision made will be the best interest of the team.

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