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Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
How many points did Yuki Kawamura score today? Grizzlies vs Mavericks box score
Sunday was a big opportunity for Yuki Kawamura, and he took advantage of it. The Memphis Grizzlies rested most of their key players for the final game of the regular season on April 13, and that meant a significant role for the Japanese phenom. He got the loudest cheer of any Grizzlies player and dazzled with a highlight-reel assist in the second quarter, throwing a no-look pass backward over his head to a streaking Marvin Bagley III for an easy basket. Advertisement Kawamura set career highs in points (12), assists (five) and rebounds (five) as the Grizzlies cruised to a 132-97 win. The Grizzlies knew pregame that they were headed to the play-in tournament, so they chose to rest seven players. That included Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. Though he's barely played, Kawamura has been a fan favorite all season and has drawn "we want Yuki" chants in blowout games. He's on a two-way contract and was effective when he played for the Memphis Hustle of the G League. Yuki Kawamura stats vs. Mavericks Minutes: 28:05 Points: 12 FG: 3-for-8 3PT: 3-for-7 Advertisement FT: 3-for-3 Rebounds: 5 Assists: 5 Steals: 1 Blocks: 0 Turnovers: 1 Fouls: 1 Reach sports writer Jonah Dylan at or on X @thejonahdylan. This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Yuki Kawamura points tonight: Memphis Grizzlies vs Mavericks matchup
CNN
12-03-2025
- CNN
Fear of flying, the rise of superbugs, saving for retirement: Catch up on the day's stories
Editor's Note: CNN's 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Timing is everything. That applies to a lot of situations in life — including your prospects for not outliving your money when you retire. You can take these steps to reduce the risk. Here's what else you might have missed during your busy day: 1️⃣ Fear of flying: Two recent plane crashes have stoked worries among flyers and prompted some to pull back on their air travel plans. American and Delta both are seeing a drop in ticket sales in the wake of the incidents in Washington, DC and Toronto. 2️⃣ Bad for business: The Trump administration's dizzying back-and-forth decisions on tariffs are paralyzing America's small businesses. Uncertainty about the US economy just spiked to the second-highest level since 1973. 3️⃣ Bacterial slime: Microplastics provide an excellent breeding ground, which may be contributing to the growing problem of dangerous antibiotic-resistant superbugs, new research found. Here's what you should know. 4️⃣ Massive megalodon: The largest shark that ever lived might have been up to 80 feet long, scientists say. But the colossal extinct creature was also probably thinner than previously thought, according to a new study. 5️⃣ Vacation spots: Some US national parks are way more popular than others. While summer crowds will pack Zion National Park in Utah and the Grand Canyon in Arizona, consider visiting one of these 15 spectacular but less popular destinations. 🚘 Major mix-up: Bodycam footage shows police officers detaining three men at gunpoint after receiving reports that they were driving a stolen car in Glendale, Arizona. The men had rented the car to get to a baby shower, and police soon realized they made a mistake. • Ukraine agrees to ceasefire proposal with Russia as US restores aid and intel sharing• Stocks close out volatile day as investors say market is 'sick and tired' of Trump's tariff chaos• Education Department to cut about 50% of workforce 🏀 That's how tall Yuki Kawamura is, making him the NBA's shortest player. 'It's not like I can do any dunk shots,' the Memphis Grizzlies guard said. 😷 Memorable moments: Five years ago, the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a global pandemic. Take a look back at some of the defining photos — and the stories behind them. ⭐ Opening up: Country singer Luke Combs talked about living with obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety in hopes it helps others who are struggling. 🧳 Which airline just announced that it will start charging for checked bags, which had previously been free?A. DeltaB. JetBlueC. AmericanD. Southwest⬇️ Scroll down for the answer. 📚 School comes first: Quincy Wilson, an Olympic gold medalist and straight-A high school student, said he's 'more focused in the classroom than I am on the track.' The teenager's favorite classes include anatomy and physiology, pre-calculus and photography, and his next big decision will be where to attend college. 👋 We'll see you tomorrow.🧠 Quiz answer: D. Southwest Airlines will begin charging for the first and second checked bag.📧 Check out all of CNN's newsletters. Today's 5 Things PM was edited by CNN's Kimberly Richardson and Eduarda Speggiorin.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Yahoo
Fear of flying, the rise of superbugs, saving for retirement: Catch up on the day's stories
Editor's Note: CNN's 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Timing is everything. That applies to a lot of situations in life — including your prospects for not outliving your money when you retire. You can take these steps to reduce the risk. Here's what else you might have missed during your busy day: 1️⃣ Fear of flying: Two recent plane crashes have stoked worries among flyers and prompted some to pull back on their air travel plans. American and Delta both are seeing a drop in ticket sales in the wake of the incidents in Washington, DC and Toronto. 2️⃣ Bad for business: The Trump administration's dizzying back-and-forth decisions on tariffs are paralyzing America's small businesses. Uncertainty about the US economy just spiked to the second-highest level since 1973. 3️⃣ Bacterial slime: Microplastics provide an excellent breeding ground, which may be contributing to the growing problem of dangerous antibiotic-resistant superbugs, new research found. Here's what you should know. 4️⃣ Massive megalodon: The largest shark that ever lived might have been up to 80 feet long, scientists say. But the colossal extinct creature was also probably thinner than previously thought, according to a new study. 5️⃣ Vacation spots: Some US national parks are way more popular than others. While summer crowds will pack Zion National Park in Utah and the Grand Canyon in Arizona, consider visiting one of these 15 spectacular but less popular destinations. 🚘 Major mix-up: Bodycam footage shows police officers detaining three men at gunpoint after receiving reports that they were driving a stolen car in Glendale, Arizona. The men had rented the car to get to a baby shower, and police soon realized they made a mistake. • Ukraine agrees to ceasefire proposal with Russia as US restores aid and intel sharing• Stocks close out volatile day as investors say market is 'sick and tired' of Trump's tariff chaos• Education Department to cut about 50% of workforce 🏀 That's how tall Yuki Kawamura is, making him the NBA's shortest player. 'It's not like I can do any dunk shots,' the Memphis Grizzlies guard said. 😷 Memorable moments: Five years ago, the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a global pandemic. Take a look back at some of the defining photos — and the stories behind them. ⭐ Opening up: Country singer Luke Combs talked about living with obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety in hopes it helps others who are struggling. 🧳 Which airline just announced that it will start charging for checked bags, which had previously been free? A. DeltaB. JetBlueC. AmericanD. Southwest⬇️ Scroll down for the answer. 📚 School comes first: Quincy Wilson, an Olympic gold medalist and straight-A high school student, said he's 'more focused in the classroom than I am on the track.' The teenager's favorite classes include anatomy and physiology, pre-calculus and photography, and his next big decision will be where to attend college. 👋 We'll see you tomorrow. 🧠 Quiz answer: D. Southwest Airlines will begin charging for the first and second checked bag.📧 Check out all of CNN's newsletters. Today's 5 Things PM was edited by CNN's Kimberly Richardson and Eduarda Speggiorin.
CNN
11-03-2025
- CNN
Fear of flying, the rise of superbugs, saving for retirement: Catch up on the day's stories
Editor's Note: CNN's 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Timing is everything. That applies to a lot of situations in life — including your prospects for not outliving your money when you retire. You can take these steps to reduce the risk. Here's what else you might have missed during your busy day: 1️⃣ Fear of flying: Two recent plane crashes have stoked worries among flyers and prompted some to pull back on their air travel plans. American and Delta both are seeing a drop in ticket sales in the wake of the incidents in Washington, DC and Toronto. 2️⃣ Bad for business: The Trump administration's dizzying back-and-forth decisions on tariffs are paralyzing America's small businesses. Uncertainty about the US economy just spiked to the second-highest level since 1973. 3️⃣ Bacterial slime: Microplastics provide an excellent breeding ground, which may be contributing to the growing problem of dangerous antibiotic-resistant superbugs, new research found. Here's what you should know. 4️⃣ Massive megalodon: The largest shark that ever lived might have been up to 80 feet long, scientists say. But the colossal extinct creature was also probably thinner than previously thought, according to a new study. 5️⃣ Vacation spots: Some US national parks are way more popular than others. While summer crowds will pack Zion National Park in Utah and the Grand Canyon in Arizona, consider visiting one of these 15 spectacular but less popular destinations. 🚘 Major mix-up: Bodycam footage shows police officers detaining three men at gunpoint after receiving reports that they were driving a stolen car in Glendale, Arizona. The men had rented the car to get to a baby shower, and police soon realized they made a mistake. • Ukraine agrees to ceasefire proposal with Russia as US restores aid and intel sharing• Stocks close out volatile day as investors say market is 'sick and tired' of Trump's tariff chaos• Education Department to cut about 50% of workforce 🏀 That's how tall Yuki Kawamura is, making him the NBA's shortest player. 'It's not like I can do any dunk shots,' the Memphis Grizzlies guard said. 😷 Memorable moments: Five years ago, the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a global pandemic. Take a look back at some of the defining photos — and the stories behind them. ⭐ Opening up: Country singer Luke Combs talked about living with obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety in hopes it helps others who are struggling. 🧳 Which airline just announced that it will start charging for checked bags, which had previously been free?A. DeltaB. JetBlueC. AmericanD. Southwest⬇️ Scroll down for the answer. 📚 School comes first: Quincy Wilson, an Olympic gold medalist and straight-A high school student, said he's 'more focused in the classroom than I am on the track.' The teenager's favorite classes include anatomy and physiology, pre-calculus and photography, and his next big decision will be where to attend college. 👋 We'll see you tomorrow.🧠 Quiz answer: D. Southwest Airlines will begin charging for the first and second checked bag.📧 Check out all of CNN's newsletters. Today's 5 Things PM was edited by CNN's Kimberly Richardson and Eduarda Speggiorin.
CNN
11-03-2025
- Sport
- CNN
The NBA's shortest player is a 5-foot-8 rising star from Japan. Meet Yuki Kawamura
CNN — Standing at just five feet, eight inches tall, Yuki Kawamura is perhaps an unlikely basketball star. 'It's not like I can do any dunk shots,' says the NBA 's current shortest player, who is almost a foot below the average height in the league. He's the only man under six feet (1.83 meters) tall on an active NBA roster. Nevertheless, the 23-year-old Memphis Grizzlies guard has become a fan favorite in his rookie season, thanks to his seamless no-look passes and ankle-breaking jump shots, as he battles to establish himself in the league. 'I think my strengths are in assist and game control, so I'm hoping to play to my strengths to contribute to the team's win,' Kawamura told CNN Sports in an interview, adding that he has also been working on his three-pointers. Kawamura is only the fourth ever NBA player from Japan and it's been a whirlwind journey to the top for the man from Yanai, a sleepy city in the southwest of the country. He is following in the footsteps of Los Angeles Lakers star Rui Hachimura, former Grizzlies forward Yuta Watanabe, and Yuta Tabuse, the pioneering 5-foot-9 point guard who played four games for the Phoenix Suns in the 2004-05 season. 'He's the first Japanese NBA player, and watching his play inspired me to keep working hard on basketball,' Kawamura said. After rising to the professional ranks following a storied high school career back home, Kawamura was catapulted to international fame last year at the Paris Olympics. The stark contrast of the diminutive Japanese guard going up against the host nation's 7-foot-3 center Victor Wembanyama was one of the most memorable images of the Games. And although France edged the closely fought game in overtime, Kawamura led the scoring on 29 points, with his agility, solid three-pointers and game-making vision on full display. Crashing out in the first round of the Olympics was a 'bitter' loss, Kawamura said, but he acknowledged the impact of his own performance, which helped earn him a move to the NBA on a two-way contract last October. That marked the culmination of a lifetime dream, Kawamura said, having grown up idolizing the game's biggest stars. 'I simply could not believe it. Ever since I was little, I watched the NBA through videos, players like Michael Jordan,' he said. 'The fact that I was in the same court, sitting on that bench, was unbelievable.' These days, Kawamura says he draws inspiration from an all-star teammate – with whom he's also struck up an unexpected friendship. 'Ja Morant is like my big brother, truly,' Kawamura says. 'From when I arrived in America, he's been helping me. Even now, he teaches me basketball skills and English.' 'Watching from the bench, even if you're an amateur, he does insane dunks and plays insanely well,' he added. 'He's also incredibly smart.' Kawamura has been a stand-out performer this season for the Memphis Hustle in the NBA's developmental G League, scoring an average of 12.9 points per game. And though his game-time has been limited for the Grizzlies, he delighted fans with an NBA career-high 10 points from off the bench against Oklahoma City Thunder in December. Kawamura has averaged 1.2 points and 3.2 minutes per game in the NBA this season – leaving fans wanting more: at recent games, the cry of 'We want Yuki!' has rung around the Grizzlies' home arena. 'When I hear those cheers, I feel both great gratitude and the wish to live up to the expectations that the fans have for me and I feel that every day,' said Kawamura, whose goal now is to turn his two-way contract into an official one. 'I'd like to become a player who can receive calls like 'we want Yuki' during the important moments of the game.'
