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I’ve found DLSS 5 can slash frame rates by up to 73% on an RTX 5080 gaming PC in NBA 2K27, and I’m wondering what kind of mega-rig would justify the performance hit
A PC Gamer writer testing Nvidia’s new DLSS 5 upscaling technology found that, in NBA 2K27, enabling certain DLSS 5 features can reduce frame rates by as much as 73% on a system running an RTX 5080 graphics card. The finding is notable because DLSS is generally marketed as a way to boost performance by…
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Caitlin Clark’s record-breaking August sets the stage for her FIBA Women’s World Cup debut
Caitlin Clark is set to make her FIBA Women’s World Cup debut with Team USA on Friday, arriving fresh off a record-breaking August in the WNBA with the Indiana Fever. The Indiana point guard’s dominant form has fuelled optimism that the United States could be difficult to beat at the tournament, following a month in…
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Pablo Torre Sounds Off on the NBA’s Historic Ruling Against the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard and ESPN — and Teases His Next Big Sports Investigation
Podcaster Pablo Torre has spoken to Variety after the NBA handed down its harshest-ever penalty against a franchise, ruling that the Los Angeles Clippers committed “multiple significant rules violations” over a scheme in which star player Kawhi Leonard received payments via a sham endorsement deal to circumvent the salary cap. The ruling vindicates a monthslong,…
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Steve Ballmer got suspended by the NBA because of a podcast and a jumbotron corruption scandal
Steve Ballmer, the Los Angeles Clippers owner and former Microsoft chief executive, has been suspended by the NBA for a year after an investigation found he misled the public about the team’s role in an illegitimate $28 million endorsement deal for star player Kawhi Leonard. The 35-page report, commissioned by the league and produced by…
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HarbourView, on track to surpass $4B in assets under management, acquires David Kershenbaum’s producer royalties – including Tracy Chapman’s Fast Car
HarbourView Equity Partners has acquired producer David Kershenbaum’s interest in producer royalties and related rights across a catalogue of recordings he produced, most notably Tracy Chapman’s Fast Car. The deal, announced on 3 September, is the latest in a string of acquisitions that has helped push HarbourView’s assets under management towards $4 billion, underscoring the…
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Will the WNBA’s unserious, weekly sitcom destroy one of the greatest opportunities for women athletes?
An opinion piece from Fox Sports’ Outkick argues that the WNBA’s handling of the debate over transgender inclusion, sparked by player Sophie Cunningham’s comments opposing biological males in women’s sports and locker rooms, has damaged the league’s credibility. The article contends that league officials, team owners and coaches have either avoided the issue or sided…
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Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme kicked a woman and his ex-wife alleged domestic abuse. Why the cosy makeover?
A Guardian opinion piece argues that Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme is undergoing a public image rehabilitation – duetting with Shania Twain, appearing on Celebrity Gogglebox and giving cosy BBC 6 Music interviews – that glosses over serious allegations of violence. His ex-wife Brody Dalle testified in court that Homme once head-butted…
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WNBA star will miss playing in FIBA World Cup after her passport goes missing in the mail
Chinese basketball star Li Yueru of the WNBA’s Dallas Wings will miss the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin after her passport was lost in the post and could not be recovered in time. The 6ft 7in centre, who was China’s top scorer at the 2024 Paris Olympics, confirmed on Instagram that she will…
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Steve Ballmer & Clippers Vow To Fight Historic NBA Punishment, Claim Investigation Was “Heavily Biased”
The Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer have vowed to fight historic penalties imposed by the NBA after a year-long investigation concluded the team had circumvented salary cap rules. The league found that star forward Kawhi Leonard had agreed to a $28 million no-show contract with former team sponsor Aspiration, plus improper arrangements with…
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NBA Hits L.A. Clippers Hard In Kawhi Leonard Probe, Suspending Steve Ballmer And Pulling Draft Picks
The NBA has issued severe punishments against the Los Angeles Clippers following a salary-cap investigation linked to star player Kawhi Leonard, suspending owner Steve Ballmer for a year and stripping the team of five future first-round draft picks. The action stems from findings that the Clippers had circumvented the league’s salary cap by arranging sham…