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Friday Notes: Supreme court rules in favor of Black Alabama Voters, Release Day, NBA Finals and Champions League Previews

In a surprise ruling, two conservative Supreme Court justices sided with Black Alabama voters to uphold the Voting Rights Act. PSG simultaneously signals it will entertain summer bids for Kylian Mbappe, with Real Madrid ready to move.

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Thursday Notes:

Jamal Murray matched Nikola Jokic's 30-point triple-double in NBA Finals Game 3, cementing Denver's two-star dominance. The same day, Lionel Messi agreed to join Inter Miami with a landmark deal brokered around Apple and Adidas partnerships.

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Wednesday Notes: PGA x LIV, NBA Finals Game 3 Preview, Black Chefs win James Beard Awards

The PGA Tour announced a merger with LIV Golf and the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, signaling a financial takeover of professional golf. Four young Black chefs simultaneously made history as the headliners of the 2023 James Beard Award class.

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Wednesday Notes: Yeezy Sneakers are back, NBA Finals Preview, Baby Keem x Kendrick Lamar

Adidas put over $1 billion in Yeezy inventory back on sale to move past the Kanye West fallout — on the same day J. Cole was credited with helping the Heat land Caleb Martin.

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Tuesday Notes: Stormzy on African music, AI poses a threat to humanity, NBA Finals matchup set

OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind leaders signed a statement calling AI an extinction-level risk — the same day Stormzy told Dazed that the greatest music on Earth is coming out of Africa.

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Sports Roundup: NBA Finals matchup set - Nuggets vs. Heat, Premier League Updates, NBA Ref burner accounts

Denver and Miami are set for the NBA Finals, Everton squeezed past relegation on the last day of the Premier League season, and referee Eric Lewis was under investigation for an alleged Twitter burner account.

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Saturday Notes: Beyonce x Tina Turner, Celtics x Heat

The night after Tina Turner's death, Beyoncé transformed the Renaissance Tour into a tribute — projecting her image while the crowd chanted her name. Plus: Celtics-Heat Game 4 recap.

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Friday Notes: Sports Roundup, Release Day, Neurolink, Amanda Gorman and more

Neuralink received FDA clearance for its first-in-human brain-computer interface trial on May 25, 2023. Friday's notes also cover Amanda Gorman's new creative work and music from release day.

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Sports Roundup: Reaction to Celtics Heat, Lebron James' Injury, Arsenal & Chelsea News, Davante Adams

The Celtics shot 54% from the floor to outscore Miami 116-99 in Game 4, keeping their season alive. Vinicius Jr. was racially abused at Valencia — Spain's football federation confirmed he won't serve a suspension for the resulting red card.

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Sports Roundup: Celtics Avoid Sweep, Vinicius, Roger Goodell extension, Possible changes coming to NFL Commissioner role, NIL Regulator

In Game 4, the Celtics outshot Miami 116-99 to stave off elimination and force a Game 5. Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. escaped suspension despite a red card at Valencia, where he had been racially abused by fans.

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Sports Roundup: Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets to the Finals, Steve Nash, Bucks potential coaches, Tom Brady

The Denver Nuggets swept the Los Angeles Lakers 4-0 to reach their first NBA Finals appearance in franchise history. Moments later, Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement from professional basketball.

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Sports Roundup: Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics, Nuggets - Lakers preview, Joe Mazzulla, Brittney Griner, Kylian Mbappe

Gabe Vincent dropped 29 points and Duncan Robinson added 26 as Miami's balanced attack dominated Boston 128-102 in Game 3. The Heat have never lost a playoff series after taking a 3-0 lead.