Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1881, Natalia Goncharova, Russian theatrical costume and set designer, painter and illustrator (died 1962) was born. In 1939, Bill Cooper, American football player was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1957, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) was born. In 1989, Nick Palmieri, American ice hockey player was born. In 1992, Bartosz Bereszyński, Polish footballer was born. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2000, Vinícius Júnior, Brazilian footballer was born. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Spanberger Playing “Russian Roulette” with Virginia’s Must-Pass Budget
by Derrick Max Virginia is now facing one of the most dangerous habits in modern state government: using a must-pass budget to carry major policy changes that could not, or did not, move through the normal legislative process. Budgets have always contained some policy language. No one who has watched Virginia government closely would pretend otherwise. The []
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NBC Sports
· Jul 1, 2026
Winners, Losers from Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto Raptors
Kawhi Leonard got he wanted (another massive payday) and the Raptors take a big swing.
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· Jul 10, 2026
Shannon Sharpe slams Charles Barkley for accusing LeBron James of ring chasing: ‘He went to Houston’
If Charles Barkley is going to accuse LeBron James of ring chasing, then Shannon Sharpe is going to hit Barkley with the same criticism. Barkley joined Unfiltered with Ricky Bo and Bill Colarulo on Philadelphia’s 97.5 The Fanatic this week to discuss the NBA offseason. And while projecting where James should play next season, Barkley criticized the four-time
SB Nation
· Jul 11, 2026
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Associated Press
· Jun 29, 2026
Portland is acquiring 2-time All-Star Ja Morant in a trade with Memphis, AP source says
Ja Morant is headed to Portland, after the Trail Blazers and Memphis agreed on a trade Monday that sees the Grizzlies starting anew and gives the two-time All-Star a chance to revive his career, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press. Portland is sending Jerami Grant and Kris Murray to the Grizzlies as part of the deal, said the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the trade has not gotten the required league approvals. It’s a big swing by the Trail Blazers and could suggest Portland — with new owner Tom Dundon, whose Carolina Hurricanes just won the Stanley Cup — might not be done making moves.
Phillies Nation
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Bryce Harper hits first MLB cycle
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KMJNow – Fresno
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Red Sox walk off Yankees in 10th after Sonny Gray no-hit bid, blown save
Jarren Duran's single to right drove in Masataka Yoshida with the game-winning run as the Boston Red Sox survived a comeback by their rivals and compl...
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Related coverage for "Spanberger Playing “Russian Roulette” with Virginia’s Must-Pass Budget": NBC Sports — Winners, Losers from Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto Raptors. Awful Announcing — Shannon Sharpe slams Charles Barkley for accusing LeBron James of ring chasing: ‘He went to Houston’. SB Nation — Game Thread: SummerKnicks vs. SummerSpurs, July 11, 2026. Associated Press — Portland is acquiring 2-time All-Star Ja Morant in a trade with Memphis, AP source says. Phillies Nation — Bryce Harper hits first MLB cycle. KMJNow – Fresno — Red Sox walk off Yankees in 10th after Sonny Gray no-hit bid, blown save