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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1859, Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield, English economist and politician, Secretary of State for the Colonies (died 1947) was born. In 1921, Gabriel Lippmann, Luxembourger physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1845) passed away. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1926, Thomas Clark, American politician (died 2020) was born. In 1932, Hubert Reeves, Canadian-French astrophysicist and author (died 2023) was born. In 2010, George Steinbrenner, American businessman (born 1930) passed away. In 2011, Allan Jeans, Australian footballer and coach (born 1933) passed away. In 2013, Henri Julien, French race car driver (born 1927) passed away. In 2013, Marc Simont, French-American author and illustrator (born 1915) passed away. In 2014, Nadine Gordimer, South African novelist, short story writer, and activist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

The Davis Wing, the B-24 Liberator, and the Self-Made Bet That Paid Off

War on the Rocks

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July 8, 2026

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The most produced American military aircraft of World War II was not a small fighter, a trainer, or a simple utility airplane — it was a complex four-engine heavy bomber called the B-24 Liberator. Over the course of five years, American industry produced a staggering 18,482 of these bombers, and they served in every theater of the war.The B-24 was a workhorse with strategic impact, but it would not have had its utility — or possibly even existed — were it not for its wing.Of course, all airplanes need a wing to fly. But the B-24 Liberator’s wing was special: The post The Davis Wing, the B-24 Liberator, and the Self-Made Bet That Paid Off appeared first on War on the Rocks.

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RealGM Basketball Wiretap

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· Jul 1, 2026

Luke Kennard, Suns Agree To Two-Year, $13M Deal

Luke Kennard and the Phoenix Suns have agreed to a two-year, 13 million deal. Kennard finished the 2025-26 season with the Los Angeles Lakers following his trade from the Atlanta Hawks. In 32 regular season games with the Lakers, Kennard averaged 9.0 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists while shooting 44.8 percent on three-pointers. In 10 playoff games, Kennard averaged 11.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists while shooting 47.4 percent on three-pointers. The Suns have already had an active offseason with agreements for Collin Gillespie, Mark Williams and Jordan Goodwin, along with a trade with the Charlotte Hornets for Miles Bridges. Kennard is repressed by Aaron Mintz, Steven Heumann and Dave Spahn.

SB Nation

· Jul 1, 2026

Warriors relying on experience vs the West’s youth movement

While the Western Conference gets younger, Golden State is betting experience gives Steph Curry one more title shot.

Lakers Nation

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· Jul 6, 2026

Quentin Grimes Shares Story About Training With JJ Redick

This offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers made it a priority to get younger and more athletic. In working to achieve that goal, the team received an entirely new look by bringing in four new players, one being Quentin Grimes. Grimes possesses an interesting skill set and could be viewed as an upgrade from Luke Kennard, []

Associated Press

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· Jun 24, 2026

Nets turn to Mikel Brown Jr. at No. 6 to provide scoring, help ignite the franchise

The Brooklyn Nets selected an NBA-record five first-round draft picks last year but didn't have much to show for their investment, winning just 26 games in 2025-26. The Nets, who were the only team in the Atlantic Division to finish last season without a winning record, took a chance on the Louisville scoring guard in Tuesday night's draft in the hopes he can be the breakout player who'll ignite a struggling franchise. Brown averaged 18.2 points and 4.1 assists last season for the Cardinals and was one of the best players in the Atlantic Coast Conference when able to play.

CBS Sports

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· Jul 7, 2026

SportsLine Newsletter Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Today's best bets + Parlay of the Day + Mariners-Marlins + Wings-Liberty

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 13, 2026

Warriors v Tigers: Key takeaways as Andrew Webster’s side dominate despite costly errors

Warriors v Tigers: Key takeaways as Andrew Webster’s side dominate despite costly errors

NewsOne

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· Jun 29, 2026

Who Ran The WNBA This Week: Marina Mabrey Made History, The Valkyries Are For Real & The Commissioner’s Cup Final Is Here

WNBA's week of records, expansion team success, and upcoming championship rematch.

Yahoo Sports

· Jun 25, 2026

LaMelo Ball trade grades: The Hornets' logic makes sense, but what is Minnesota's thought process?

Charlotte moved Ball in a package for Naz Reid and a lot of draft capital. Who got the best of the deal?

Global News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Ticats’ Bo Levi Mitchell on a nice roll of late

Bo Levi Mitchell has been on a nice roll of late.

Boston.com

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· Jun 30, 2026

Bruins prospect Dean Letourneau has gone from a project to a legitimate blue-chip talent

I think it was partly just the confidence in my ability. I knew what I could do. The post Bruins prospect Dean Letourneau has gone from a project to a legitimate blue-chip talent appeared first on Boston.com.

CBC News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Teen snags Wilt Chamberlain's L.A. Lakers jacket at Goodwill for $4. He could make $335K

When Quinn Brown, 19, found a Wilt Chamberlain L.A. Lakers warmup jacket at a Goodwill in Portland, Ore., he figured he could sell it for a couple hundred bucks. Turns out, it's worth as much as 250,000 US.

The Root

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· Jun 26, 2026

NBA Second-Round Draft Players Who Beat Odds To Have Successful Careers

These are the the NBA second-round draft picks who exceeded expectations and became legends in their own right.

The West Australian

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· Jun 22, 2026

Origin watch: Latrell Mitchell leaves Rabbitohs training early in potentially major Blues blow

Mystery surrounds Latrell Mitchell’s fitness after a worrying sign for Rabbitohs and Blues supporters at South Sydney training.

BBC

· Jul 1, 2026

'Now Lampard needs backing'

This is the news Sky Blues fans have been waiting all summer long for. Since the We Are Back celebration at the city's War Memorial Park when thousands chanted sign the contract at a partying Frank Lampard. From 17th to Championship play-offs, agonising semi-final defeat, and then the most spectacular of resets; winning the EFL title with 95 points, 11 clear of their nearest rivals, scoring 97 goals and winning 28 matches.

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· Jun 25, 2026

Warriors rookie reveals why he hated Stephen Curry

The Golden State Warriors added an NBA-ready forward to help Stephen Curry win his fifth championship. Ironically, Yaxel Lendeborg wasn't necessarily much of a Curry fan before entering the league.

NY Post Sports

· Jun 26, 2026

Nets’ first-rounder believes Brooklyn is where he ‘needs to be’

To some, the Nets took a gamble on him, an older prospect with presumably limited upside, coming off a left ankle sprain that cut short his NCAA Tournament and Iowa State’s title hopes.

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Related coverage for "The Davis Wing, the B-24 Liberator, and the Self-Made Bet That Paid Off": RealGM Basketball Wiretap — Luke Kennard, Suns Agree To Two-Year, $13M Deal. SB Nation — Warriors relying on experience vs the West’s youth movement. Lakers Nation — Quentin Grimes Shares Story About Training With JJ Redick. Associated Press — Nets turn to Mikel Brown Jr. at No. 6 to provide scoring, help ignite the franchise. CBS Sports — SportsLine Newsletter Tuesday, July 7, 2026 . The New Zealand Herald — Warriors v Tigers: Key takeaways as Andrew Webster’s side dominate despite costly errors. NewsOne — Who Ran The WNBA This Week: Marina Mabrey Made History, The Valkyries Are For Real & The Commissioner’s Cup Final Is Here. Yahoo Sports — LaMelo Ball trade grades: The Hornets' logic makes sense, but what is Minnesota's thought process?. Global News — Ticats’ Bo Levi Mitchell on a nice roll of late. Boston.com — Bruins prospect Dean Letourneau has gone from a project to a legitimate blue-chip talent. CBC News — Teen snags Wilt Chamberlain's L.A. Lakers jacket at Goodwill for $4. He could make $335K. The Root — NBA Second-Round Draft Players Who Beat Odds To Have Successful Careers. The West Australian — Origin watch: Latrell Mitchell leaves Rabbitohs training early in potentially major Blues blow. BBC — 'Now Lampard needs backing'. Yardbarker — Warriors rookie reveals why he hated Stephen Curry. NY Post Sports — Nets’ first-rounder believes Brooklyn is where he ‘needs to be’