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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown disputed the City of Beverly Hills’ claims after an event he hosted on the eve of the NBA All-Star Game was shut down because the city said it lacked a permit.
“I’m offended by Beverly Hills, by the statement they put out, like we applied for something and didn’t get it, and we did it anyway (and) we were insubordinate,” Brown told ESPN after the game Sunday. “I know how to follow the rules. I’m smart enough to follow the guidelines.

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Kevin O’Connor gives his seven biggest takeaways from a star-studded NBA All-Star Weekend. Was the new format a success? Is expansion back on the board? Kevin gives his thoughts.
Next, Ben Golliver joins the show to break down the tanking crisis and which teams are most guilty of tanking the most.
Plus, Cedric Coward joins to share his lessons from his rookie season, his progression as a player and the toughest players to defend.

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INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The biggest winners at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game was not Anthony Edwards or the young USA Stars team.
It was the fans.
For the first time in too long, we got a competitive All-Star Game with defense, real shot making and the kind of effort and energy everyone has been craving.
Let’s hand out some grades from the All-Star Game and All-Star Weekend.
USA vs. World Format: A+
It’s this simple: It worked because the players bought in.
“I think it was definitely a step up in the competitive department compared to last season,” Kevin Durant said.

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Livvy Dunne turns Spring Training into Mardi Gras party as Paul Skenes goes viral for Valentine’s post originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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Valentine’s Day for Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes started forming on a Super Bowl red carpet.
During an interview with Katie Feeney ahead of the game, Dunne, without Paul, was asked about her plans, and she smiled at the thought of flipping the script.

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