Nets filling open roster spots after Ben Simmons buyout

The Las Vegas Raiders have committed to Geno Smith for the 2025 season with a two-year, $75 million extension, reuniting him with former coach Pete Carroll. Smith, 34, received $66.5 million in guaranteed money and could earn up to $85.5 million with incentives, solidifying his role as the Raiders' quarterback through 2027. Coming off a record-breaking season with the Seahawks, Smith aims to lead the Raiders back to the playoffs in a tough AFC West...

The Bruins have signed Cornell forward Dalton Bancroft to a one-year entry-level contract for the 2025-26 season with an NHL salary cap hit of $950,000. The 24-year-old Bancroft, a top undrafted college free agent, will report to Providence and play on an amateur tryout contract for the remainder of the season. Bancroft scored 15 goals and 27 points in his junior season at Cornell, totaling 79 points over 103 career games and is known for...

Indiana Governor Mike Braun addressed the need for property tax reform, proposing a plan to provide relief for taxpayers while ensuring the health of local governments and schools. Braun's plan, introduced in Senate Bill 1, aimed to cut $4.1 billion across the state by 2028, with amendments removing his original proposal. Braun also discussed the state's economic growth, federal budget reduction efforts, and plans for transitioning to advanced energy facilities in Northwest Indiana. Full Article

Sonam Sheth is an Evening Politics Editor at Newsweek with extensive experience covering national security, foreign policy, elections, and stories at the intersection of law and politics. Stocks plummeted on Thursday due to President Trump's tariffs on over 180 countries, with the S&P 500 down 4.84%, the Nasdaq falling 5.97%, and the Dow Jones closing 3.98% lower. The global sell-off sparked by Trump's tariffs continues to impact U.S. and international markets, with the situation evolving....

Tom Cruise paid tribute to Val Kilmer at CinemaCon while presenting footage from "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning." Cruise honored Kilmer's work and expressed gratitude for their collaboration in "Top Gun: Maverick," before asking for a moment of silence for the late actor. Kilmer, known for roles in "Batman Forever" and "Tombstone," died at 65 from pneumonia, leaving behind a legacy of impactful performances and a lasting friendship with Cruise. Full Article

Hunter Metcalf, the twin brother of the 17-year-old high school football star Austin Metcalf who was fatally stabbed at a Texas track meet, revealed that they didn't know the murder suspect, Karmelo Anthony, who allegedly attacked Austin in a violent outburst over a seating dispute that lasted under 30 seconds. The tragic incident occurred during the UIL District 11-5A championship track meet in Frisco, Texas, leading to Karmelo Anthony's arrest and charge with first-degree murder...