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Nikola Jokic scores 39 in Serbian win, Luka Doncic scores 39 in Slovenian loss at EuroBasket

The NBA’s biggest stars were shining bright in EuroLeague on Saturday — and 39 seemed to be the number.

In a showdown of big-name NBA centers, Nikola Jokic looked dominant against Kristaps Porzingis, scoring 39 points with 10 boards in a Serbian win.

Porzingis finished with 14 points, six rebounds and three blocks, but it wasn’t enough as Latvia fell 84-40. The win improved Serbia’s record to 3-0 so far, and with that, they qualified for the next round (despite being without Bogdan Bogdanovic).

Luka Doncic has looked dominant through the early part of the tournament — he leads EuroBasket in points per game — and that continued on Saturday when he dropped 39 for Slovenia.

Despite Doncic’s play, France came from behind in the second half to take the win, 103- 95. At the end of the game, there was a scuffle when France’s Sylvain Francisco broke the unwritten rule and decided to score rather than dribble the game out, as everyone else was shaking hands and walking off the court.

Slovenia is now 0-2 in EuroBasket, despite Doncic’s elite and energetic play. They have lost to two high-quality teams in Poland and France (both are 2-0), but now Slovenia’s games against Belgium, Iceland and Israel become must-win.

American rapper Lil Nas X pleads not guilty of alleged assault of police officer in Los Angeles

Saturday, August 30, 2025

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On August 25, 2025, US hip hop artist Montero Lamar Hill, better known by his stage name Lil Nas X, plead not guilty to assault of a police officer after four new felony charges were brought against him that day in Los Angeles County. Three of the charges were for battery, and the remaining charge was for resisting arrest. Hill faces years in prison if convicted for the offenses.

Hill was initially arrested in Los Angeles on August 21, 2025. The incident started after police responded to reports of a man walking nude in the street on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City. Upon arrival, police stated that Hill charged at the officers and allegedly struck one of them twice in the face. He was then taken into custody on suspicion of battery on a police officer. He was hospitalized briefly for a possible overdose before being booked at a county jail. He “spent the weekend in jail” before appearing in court to answer for his charges on Monday, according to People Magazine.

The incident was reported as a misdemeanor, and Lil Nas X was believed to have possibly been experiencing a mental health crisis or under the influence, though those details are not confirmed. Months prior to the incident, he disclosed on social media that the previous had been particularly “difficult” for him. He was quoted saying: “I’m just now, like arriving to this place of feeling confidence in myself and what I’m doing. And I’m trying to make sure I put intention towards my music and my vision and the creativity of it all.”

Hill’s bail was set at $75,000. He would be required to attend Narcotics Anonymous in the event of his release.


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Russian Justice Ministry designates former Putin advisor Sergey Markov as “foreign agent”

Saturday, August 30, 2025

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On Friday, 22 August, Russia’s Justice Ministry, as usual, expanded its list of “foreign agents”. What was unusual was that a prominent Russian propagandist was included in the list.

Sergey Markov, former Member of Russian Parliament, who served as a trusted spokesperson for Vladimir Putin in 2012, when he was running for president, and now political analyst, was designated as “foreign agent”.

According to Agents.Media (Агентство. Новости), Markov became one of the main translators of the position of Russian authorities during the Russian invasion into Ukraine. He was cited in the publications of The New York Times and Bloomberg about the Kremlin.

In the aftermath of designation, Markov wrote the following:
“I am not a foreign agent, and everyone knows it perfectly well. For 25 years, I have supported and continue to support Vladimir Putin’s policies. I am also under Canadian sanctions. This attack against me is being carried out by enemies of Russia and by enemies of Vladimir Putin’s policies. Sooner or later, these people will reveal themselves as traitors or will be removed from office as corrupt officials.”

He said that “mistake” happened.

In June, Markov, along with first deputy director of Russian state-owned news agency TASS Mihail Gusman participated in mediaforum in Azerbaijan, amidst deteriorating relationships between Azerbaijan and Russia. Both Markov and Gusman praised Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliev, with Markov saying that Aliev is “brilliant intellectual”. Subsequently Gusman was fired from his post, which he held since 1999. Markov’s words draw ire from Russian bloggers. For instance, Alexander Koc accused him of using “totally Azerbaijan narrative”.

Support of Azerbaijan is the most likely reason of Markov being proclaimed “foreign agent”.

Markov also participated in streams with jounalists designated as “foreign agents”, such as Alexey Venediktov.

Ironically, Markov supported measures against so-called “foreign agents” and criticised them, as well as famous Russian culture figures who left Russia after its illegal invasion of Ukraine.

Laws about “foreign agents” were approved in Russia in 2012, and allow to brand non-commercial organisations “foreign agents”, if they are financed from abroad and do “political activity”. The criteria which define such activity are not strictly defined, which enables the persecution of organisations that work in the fields of education, healthcare, culture, ecology and human rights. It has become instrument of repression in Russia, with many Putin critics labelled this way. Russian authorities used the “foreign agents” law as a legal pretext to close down groups, such as the human rights group Memorial, Nobel Prize co-laureate.


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This Soda Can-Sized Smart Projector Is 35% Off for Labor Day

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Labor Day sales are rolling in, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before they’re over. You can also subscribe to our shopping newsletter, Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox.

It’s Labor Day weekend, and tech sales are going strong, with deals on TVs, iPads, tablets, and some of headphones. If you’re looking to upgrade your movie nights, the Nebula Capsule Air Projector is now 35% off on Amazon. Perfect for an outdoor cinema moment in your backyard or on a camping trip, this soda can-sized mini projector from Anker is a space-saving alternative to a TV.

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Weighing in at 1.43 pounds, portability is a great perk for this battery-powered portable smart projector. The included base attachment allows the projector to “lean back” so you can project directly on the ceiling if you prefer.

The Capsule Air offers up to 2 hours of playtime off its 34Wh battery, so while it can handle a single movie or a few episodes, it’s not quite enough for a Netflix binge.  With built-in Google TV, it supports more than 30,000 apps on Google Play, eliminating the need for an external streaming device. While the image quality isn’t full HD, it’s fairly vibrant at 720p, with decent color accuracy (you can play content up to 1080p, which will be automatically down-converted, according to this “excellent” PCMag review.) It has 150 ANSI Lumens of brightness,which means you’ll get the best viewing experience in a darker setting, and it may not work well in brighter rooms. 

Users report that the built-in speaker isn’t very loud, so you may need to pair it with an additional Bluetooth speaker. But if you don’t need ultra-sharp HD visuals and can live with the shorter battery life, the Nebula Capsule Air Projector is a compact choice for on-the-go entertainment.

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This Waterproof Sonos Roam 2 Portable Speaker Is $40 Off for Labor Day

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Labor Day sales are rolling in, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before they’re over. You can also subscribe to our shopping newsletter, Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox.

Labor Day sales often bring the kind of discounts that make you wonder if it’s worth upgrading your tech, and the current deal on the Sonos’ Roam 2 fits the bill there. The waterproof portable speaker is marked down to $139, only a few dollars more than its all-time low, according to price trackers.

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For a Sonos device, that’s a tempting price cut, especially if you’ve already got other devices from the brand. The Roam 2 is small, and shaped like a rounded triangular bar with rubber feet, so it doesn’t wander across the counter when the bass kicks in. It plays mono sound through a racetrack midrange driver and a tweeter, delivering a fuller punch than its size suggests. Placement matters, however: Set it upright and you’ll notice detail takes a hit, since the tweeter fires from the bottom. When laid flat, clarity improves.

The real issue for most people will be connectivity, which is a bit of a mixed bag. You get Bluetooth 5.0, which already feels dated compared to speakers pushing newer standards, and support is limited to AAC and SBC codecs, so don’t expect the highest quality streams. Multipoint pairing and Google Fast Pair aren’t part of the package either, which means switching between phone and laptop isn’t as seamless as it could be. On the upside, it does have dual-band wifi and AirPlay 2, which makes it work nicely in a home setup, especially if you’re already running other Sonos speakers. 

Alexa is available for hands-free commands, but oddly, it doesn’t let you control music playback. Sonos Voice Control can handle that, but the limitation is noticeable if you’re used to smarter assistants, as noted in this PCMag review. Battery life hovers around 10 hours, which is fine for day trips but not spectacular for the price bracket. The inclusion of wireless charging sets it apart though—you can just drop it on a Qi charger instead of fiddling with cables. Durability shouldn’t be a concern, either: With its IP67 rating, the Roam 2 can shrug off sand, dust, and even a 30-minute dip in the pool, making it a good pick as an outdoor sound system for Labor Day gatherings near water.

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Some Great Starter Ryobi Cordless Tools Are on Sale at Home Depot for Labor Day

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If you need a basic tool set for home maintenance or want to expand your DIY skillset, a set of cordless tools is a necessity. Shopping Labor Day sales is one of the best ways to save money on tools. I’m a fan of Ryobi’s cordless offerings, and Home Depot has some great starter sets on sale for Labor Day.

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A drill is the foundation of any tool set. If you’re building a home maintenance tool kit, a Ryobi drill for $39 is a standout deal. The 18-volt, ⅜-in chuck Ryobi drill is 65% off and it comes with a set of driver bits, a 1.5-amp-hour battery, and a charger. This kit is ready to use out of the box, and it comes with a battery set that is compatible with any 18-volt Ryobi tool, allowing you to try out new tools as you build your set.

The Ryobi 18-volt, ¼-inch chuck impact driver is also on sale for Labor Day for $109.97, 39% off its regular price. The driver comes with a 2-amp-hour battery and a charger. An impact driver can make driving fasteners easier by adding some mechanical momentum as you drive your fastener for a powered assist when your driving screws and bolts.

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A set of spare batteries for your Ryobi tools can come in handy when you’re using more than one tool at a time, and having a spare battery while you’re working so you can always have one on the charger will allow you to keep going without having to wait for it to charge.

The Ryobi 18-volt battery starter set is on sale for $79, 61% off its regular price. It comes with a 2-amp-hour battery, a 4-amp-hour battery, and a charger. This is a good set as an add-on for a tool that doesn’t come with batteries, or to expand your cordless tool set.

There are two other notable deals on Ryobi batteries that come with bonus tools. You can get the Ryobi 18-volt battery starter set with a reciprocating saw for $158, 41% off its regular price, or a starter set with a portable fan for $108.97, 51% off its usual price. A reciprocating saw can be used for trimming hedges as well as for cutting lumber. A fan is a good way to add ventilation if you’re working on something that produces dust or paint fumes.

Why I like Ryobi tools

For DIY and home maintenance, a set of tools that is reliable and versatile is key. Ryobi  batteries are cross-compatible with over 300 tools, including drills, drivers, saws, landscaping equipment, and finishing tools. Building your home tool set on a battery type that allows you to add tools without needing a whole new set of batteries will make building your kit more affordable.

Also, because the tools are backwards compatible with Ryobi 18-volt tools released over the last decade, your batteries and chargers will likely be compatible with future Ryobi tools as well. This means you won’t need to update your battery system as new tools come out.


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Mets’ Francisco Alvarez joins Triple-A Syracuse as DH in Saturday’s game against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

Mets catcherFrancisco Alvarez is with Triple-A Syracuse for Saturday’s game at the Yankees‘ Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, manager Carlos Mendoza explained before New York’s matchup with the Miami Marlins.

“Good,” Mendoza said of how Alvarez is doing. “He’s in the lineup today, Triple-A, DHing.”

Alvarez recently fractured his pinky but took batting practice Friday at Citi Field, two days after the injury news surfaced.

“He caught a bullpen fine,” Mendoza said of Alvarez, who Syracuse subsequently announced would bat third. “He’s fine. That’s why he got in the car and he’s in Scranton right now. They’re playing Scranton and he’s DHing today, and see how he gets through it and maybe he’s catching tomorrow.”

Mendoza did not have a time frame for Alvarez’s return to the Mets’ lineup.

Alvarez, 23, is slashing .265/.349/.438 with seven home runs and 24 RBI in 56 games with the Mets this season.

Mets recall Chris Devenski, designate José Castillo for assignment

The Mets recalled RHP Chris Devenski and designated LHP José Castillo for assignment, New York announced before Saturday’s game against the Miami Marlins.

Devenski, 34, has a 2.84 ERA and 0.95 WHIP in 12.2 IP over 11 games this season with the Mets.

He last pitched for New York July 29, a 7-1 loss to the San Diego Padres, when he allowed one run on one hit (a home run) in 1.1 IP.

The Mets optioned him to Syracuse July 31. In eight Triple-A games this month, Devenski posted a 1.04 ERA and 1.38 WHIP over 8.2 IP.

The 29-year-old Castillo, meanwhile, has been with New York and Syracuse since the Mets acquired him for cash in a May 15 trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

In 16 games with the Mets, Castillo posted a 2.35 ERA and 1.76 WHIP over 15.1 IP. He allowed one run on four hits while striking out two in two innings of Friday’s 19-9 win over Miami.

‘Demoralised Rangers must grasp Old Firm opportunity’

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It’s a strange one. That’s the word going into the Old Firm derby – strange.

It will have been a quiet few days in the Rangers dressing room, a time for reflection after the debacle in Bruges.

Russell Martin will have faced his toughest couple of days as Rangers head coach, just trying to pick the players up and getting them to believe they can go out and beat Celtic on Sunday.

He has to get them together and make sure that everyone has positive messages. It’s the only way he can go about it. He cannot read the riot act.

He’s got to totally change tact and make sure he doesn’t throw the players under the bus.

It’ll be tough trying to be positive, even just speaking to the players, but he has to make sure they don’t linger on the 6-1 Champions League loss in Belgium, even though it’s one of the toughest results in the club’s history.

They can beat Celtic, because it’s at home and it’s Rangers. But they’re going to have to show so much more – starting by being more solid in defence and midfield.

The occasion of the derby makes you run more and get into tackles. They have got to try and dominate the midfield area, because Celtic are strong in there, and they’ve got to look a lot more potent going forward and start scoring some goals.

But the biggest thing for Rangers just now is keeping Celtic out. Build from the back, get a solid base and make sure you’re not losing goals.

We went to Parkhead last season when we hadn’t won there for a long time and we got the victory.

We were on the back of a good result in Fenerbahce, so it was all positive.

Somehow, Martin has to find a way of giving out positive messages even though it’s the worst defeat he could suffer. If you give out negative messages and it’s down, I don’t even think the derby can look after itself.

You could usually throw a derby at any set of Rangers players and they go, ‘we’ll be up for this’. Will they be? I’m not so sure because they look absolutely demoralised. They have got to find a way.

The way Russell Martin is speaking about James Tavernier, I think we’ll see him on the team on Sunday.

It remains to be seen if Nico Raskin gets in but I always say you’ve got to manage your big players.

He is one of the best players at Rangers. You’ve got to get him in the team but it’s how he goes about getting the best out of Raskin.

They have a better chance of beating Celtic by having Raskin in the team, but I’m just not sure who he’s going to pick.

You’re always 90% sure that eight or nine players will be in it, but anybody could get an opportunity on Sunday. It’s up to them to go and grasp it.

Former Rangers striker Billy Dodds was speaking to BBC Sport Scotland’s Andrew Petrie.