The 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend in the Bay Area features a new tournament-style All-Star Game format, with rosters drafted by TNT’s “Inside the NBA” crew and shorter games ending at 40 points. Players compete for $125,000 each with Kevin Hart as the on-court emcee for comedic disruption. The Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game includes recognizable names like Andris Biedriņš, with 13 out of 22 participants known to a 42-year-old father of two.
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With Messi's backing, Inter Miami hired inexperienced Mascherano. Will it backfire?
Inter Miami's 2024 season ended with playoff elimination, but optimism was high after winning the Supporters' Shield and extending contracts for Messi and Suárez. Head coach Tata Martino's sudden resignation led to Javier Mascherano's appointment as the new coach, chosen for his previous discussions with the club's co-owner and his connection with Messi. Mascherano's quick hiring process included input from Messi, marking the first time the superstar has been explicitly involved in front office decisions....
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