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Business Upturn
06-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
BARBURRITO SCORES BIG FOR BUCKETS & BORDERS: OVER $54,000 RAISED THROUGH ALL-STAR CAMPAIGN
By GlobeNewswire Published on June 6, 2025, 18:00 IST Toronto, Ontario, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BarBurrito is proud to announce the results of its recent partnership with NBA stars Kelly Olynyk and Gradey Dick—raising an incredible $54,083 for Buckets & Borders, anon-profit committed to revitalizing basketball courts and uniting communities through sport. In January 2025, BarBurrito tipped off the year with a high-impact campaign featuringtwo limited-time menu items: The Classic Kelly and The Hungry Gradey. For every itemsold, $1 was donated to Buckets & Borders. Thanks to the overwhelming support fromour fans and communities across Canada, we surpassed our $25,000 donation pledge—more than doubling our goal. 'We couldn't be more grateful to our guests and to Kelly and Gradey for helping us turna delicious idea into real community impact,' said Alex Shtein, Founder & CEO ofBarBurrito. 'This campaign wasn't just about burritos—it was about giving back to our community that has always supported us.' A Slam Dunk for CommunitiesBuckets & Borders has been working to transform outdoor basketball spaces andempower youth through art, sport, and culture. Funds raised will go directly towardrefurbishing courts and supporting youth-led programming in underserved neighborhoods. 'This partnership was about more than fundraising—it was about hope, access, andbringing people together,' said Justin Lee, Co-Founder of Buckets & Borders.'BarBurrito's commitment has made a tangible difference, and we're just getting started.' What's Next?BarBurrito continues to look for opportunities to support causes that matter through its'Food for Every Mood' platform and beyond. Stay tuned for more community-driven initiatives throughout 2025. Attachment Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
USA Today
13-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
The Basketball Gods deserve the worst after the NBA Draft Lottery
The Basketball Gods deserve the worst after the NBA Draft Lottery Good morning, Winners! This is For The Win's daily newsletter, The Morning Win. Did a friend recommend or forward this to you? If so, subscribe here. Here's Mike Sykes. I'm sitting here trying to think of the right words to write to you today, as I reflect on the NBA draft lottery from the perspective of a miserable Wizards fan. Well, that's only partially true. I know the right words I would like to say to you. The only problem is they're expletive-laden and would likely get me fired. This is a family-friendly publication, and I have bills to pay, so we can't have that. THE COLD TRUTH: The draft lottery is broken again and the NBA won't fix it. But there are some things you should know about me today. Yes, I am crestfallen. Watching a team lose 64 games to get the 6th overall pick in the draft will do that to you. As a Wizards fan, I haven't felt like this in a long time. Life as a fan of the Washington Basketball Team is typically miserable and despairing, but I have to say, folks, I haven't felt this way in a long, long time. It's been years. This has to be the franchise's worst moment since Kelly Olynyk scored 26 points in a Game 7 to boot the team out of the 2017 playoffs. I don't even think trading John Wall had me feeling this miserable. There's a key ingredient that was missing then, but seemed present now: Hope. Or, should I say, it was hope. It's not really there anymore. But the team's new regime, led by Will Dawkins, did a fantastic job of checking all the boxes to make me believe in such a thing again. I appreciate it. But at least today, I realize that hope doesn't really exist for me. I'm a Wizards fan — destined to be miserable until I simply just stop rooting for this cursed NBA basketball team. I said I'm crestfallen. I'm also angry. Really, I'm scorned. Because I know the basketball gods hate me. I hate them, too, with all of my heart. The same way I'd hate any other irrational Laker fan, really. (Yes, the basketball gods are Lakers fans. This is how I know that.) I wish them nothing but the worst. I hope they step on a Lego or stub their toe on a couch. I hope they spill their morning coffee on their laps while it's still hot. I hope they catch a flat tire on whatever highways they drive on in the basketball afterlife. They truly deserve all of that and more. I'm not even mad the Wizards are picking sixth. I knew that was going to happen. Just look at the team's history — I could never truly believe that luck would be on Washington's side. Nah. What has me hot is that the Mavericks won it. The No. 1 pick could've gone to the Jazz or the Hornets or even, say, the Trail Blazers and I would've been fine. But Nico Harrison gets to make this pick? That man intentionally sabotaged his own team after it made the NBA Finals one calendar year ago. Somehow, Dallas gets a Get Out of Jail Free card, and the Wizards can't even post bail? That's not right, man. Not only that, but the Spurs, who won the VICTOR WEMBANYAMA lottery just two years ago, get the No. 2 pick when they've got the man who will win the next 15 Defensive Player of the Year awards just because he simply exists. And then, last but certainly not least, we have the Philadelphia 76ers, who sucked so much back in the mid-2010s that the NBA decided it needed to flatten the odds so that teams would never tank again after 2019. The Sixers still came out of that muck with Joel Embiid, who won an MVP two seasons ago. Somehow, the team still sucks. It gets rewarded by the system it shattered. The legacy of Sam Hinkie, ladies and gents. There's no such thing as "deserved" when it comes to this stuff. It's a lottery. Everything is left up to chance. And, no, the system isn't "rigged." But for a system that's not rigged (allegedly, but don't ask LeBron James about it), the NBA sure does pull off a whole lot of miracles. I don't think the WWE could write a script this good. The Cavs lose LeBron James and, somehow, get three of the next four top overall picks in 2011, 2013 and 2014. The Hornets are in limbo in 2012 and potentially about to be sold, but they miraculously draft Anthony Davis in 2012 with the No. 1 pick. Anthony Davis gets traded in 2019, but the Pelicans jump up and win the lottery to draft Zion Williamson. Now, here we are today. The Mavericks are somehow the luckiest team in the world. Curse you, basketball gods. That's all I have to say. Last night sucked In more serious and somber news, Jayson Tatum suffered what seemed to be a devastating injury in the fourth quarter of Game 4 against the Knicks on Monday. The man was in tears after. He needed to be transported via wheelchair through the tunnels of Madison Square Garden. EVERYTHING WE KNOW: Here's all the information we have on Tatum's injury so far. We don't know what this injury is yet and I won't speculate here — I'm sure you've all seen quite enough of that online at this point. All I'll say is that this doesn't look great and certainly looks like something that will be long-term. That's never something you want to see with anyone, but especially not Tatum. Everyone talks about who the "Face of the League" might be and Tatum has always seemingly been the only up-and-coming player (is it still fair to call him that?) who has truly embraced that. Losing Tatum long-term would be a huge loss for the NBA. He's one of the league's best talents on one of its premier teams. Get well soon, JT. We'll miss you. Nico Harrison won Getting a live look at the Mavericks' brass after the team won the No. 1 overall pick else, man. This was so strange to watch. Nico Harrison jumped out of his seat for joy. Cory Woodroof says he was the biggest winner of lottery night and, yeah, I have to agree. Can't say I blame him. I'd be thrilled, too, if I were bailed out after making one of the worst decisions in NBA history. Honestly, it might not be the worst decision in NBA history anymore. It might just be a poor one. Good luck, Mavs fans. Hopefully, the team doesn't draft Tre Johnson at No. 1. Sorry. That's just me hating. Quick hits: The NFL schedule is coming ... Jalen Brunson's kind words ... and more — Here's our NFL schedule live blog again. Keep it locked here for updates throughout the day. — Here's Charles Curtis with more on Jalen Brunson's kind words to Jayson Tatum after his injury. What a guy. — Here's our latest post-lottery NBA mock draft from Bryan Kalbrosky. He's got Flagg at No. 1. — The NFL's international games are here. Charles Curtis has details. — The Preakness is this weekend! Prince Grimes has you covered with betting odds and more here. — The Spurs would honestly be a perfect Giannis Antetokounmpo landing spot. Bryan makes a great case here. That's a wrap, folks. Thanks for reading. Peace. -Sykes ✌️
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Zion Williamson powers the Pelicans to a 114-96 comeback victory over the Spurs
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson had 22 points and nine rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 17-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-96 on Sunday night to open a two-game set. The teams will meet again in New Orleans on Tuesday night. Kelly Olynyk had 14 points and 15 rebounds — his first double-double since the Toronto Raptors sent him to New Orleans as part of a trade for Brandon Ingram. Rookie center Yves Missi grabbed career-high 15 rebounds, fellow rookie center Karlo Matkovic scored a career-high 19 points, wing Trey Murphy III scored 15 points and reserve guard Jose Alvarado added 12 points for the Pelicans. They've won two of their past three games since snapping a 10-gme skid just before the NBA All-Star break. Julian Champagnie tied a career high with six 3s as he and Keldon Johnson each scored 18 points for San Antonio. De'Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes each scored 13 points for the Spurs, who led 50-33 when Barnes hit a 3 with 5:07 left in the second quarter. Takeaways Spurs: San Antonio fell to 1-2 in three games since French star Victor Wembanyama was lost for the season because of a blood clot in his right shoulder. Pelicans: When New Orleans woke up in the third quarter, they dominated, outscoring the Spurs 51-22 during the final 14:12 of the game. Meanwhile, rookie centers Missi and Matkovic combined for 25 points and 21 rebounds. Key moment Williamson's layup as he was fouled by Johnson in the fourth quarter gave the Pelicans their first lead since the first quarter. The basket was part of a decisive 25-5 run — including a 15-2 run to open the fourth quarter — that put the Pelicans up for good at 88-79. Key stat Poor shooting doomed the Spurs, who went 32 of 97 (33%) overall and 15 of 51 (29.4%) from 3-point range. ___ AP NBA:
Associated Press
24-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Zion Williamson powers the Pelicans to a 114-96 comeback victory over the Spurs
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson had 22 points and nine rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 17-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-96 on Sunday night to open a two-game set. The teams will meet again in New Orleans on Tuesday night. Kelly Olynyk had 14 points and 15 rebounds — his first double-double since the Toronto Raptors sent him to New Orleans as part of a trade for Brandon Ingram. Rookie center Yves Missi grabbed career-high 15 rebounds, fellow rookie center Karlo Matkovic scored a career-high 19 points, wing Trey Murphy III scored 15 points and reserve guard Jose Alvarado added 12 points for the Pelicans. They've won two of their past three games since snapping a 10-gme skid just before the NBA All-Star break. Julian Champagnie tied a career high with six 3s as he and Keldon Johnson each scored 18 points for San Antonio. De'Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes each scored 13 points for the Spurs, who led 50-33 when Barnes hit a 3 with 5:07 left in the second quarter. Takeaways Spurs: San Antonio fell to 1-2 in three games since French star Victor Wembanyama was lost for the season because of a blood clot in his right shoulder. Pelicans: When New Orleans woke up in the third quarter, they dominated, outscoring the Spurs 51-22 during the final 14:12 of the game. Meanwhile, rookie centers Missi and Matkovic combined for 25 points and 21 rebounds. Williamson's layup as he was fouled by Johnson in the fourth quarter gave the Pelicans their first lead since the first quarter. The basket was part of a decisive 25-5 run — including a 15-2 run to open the fourth quarter — that put the Pelicans up for good at 88-79. Key stat Poor shooting doomed the Spurs, who went 32 of 97 (33%) overall and 15 of 51 (29.4%) from 3-point range. ___
