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Rockets rally by Warriors, reach NBA Cup semis ESPNNBA Cup winners and losers: Steve Kerr left fuming over call that capped Warriors collapse USA TODAYNBA Cup: Steve Kerr blasts officiating after Warriors fall to Rockets in wild ending Yahoo SportsHouston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Dec 5, 2024 Box Scores NBA.comSteve Kerr deems foul call that led to Warriors’ loss to Rockets in NBA Cup ‘unconscionable’ The Associated Press

North Carolina announces 5-year deal with Bill Belichick to take over as coach of the Tar Heels The Associated PressBelichick returns to coaching, this time at UNC ESPNIn-state football recruits react to UNC's hiring of Bill Belichick HighSchoolOTBill Belichick UNC football head coach: Former NFL Patriots leader expected to take over Tar Heels program, BOT meeting pending ABC11 Raleigh-DurhamBill Belichick contract details: Contract length, salary for new UNC football coach The Fayetteville Observer

MLB Winter Meetings notes: Why Garrett Crochet trade was necessary first step for Red Sox - The Athletic The AthleticRed Sox get Crochet, send prospects to White Sox ESPNWith Garrett Crochet trade, Red Sox add a frontline starter and White Sox infuse their rebuild with prospects Yahoo SportsWhite Sox leave Winter Meetings believing they're 'accelerating a rebuild' MLB.comRed Sox Remain In Rotation Market Following Crochet Deal MLB Trade Rumors

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Found: First Actively Forming Galaxy as Lightweight as Young Milky Way Science@NASADistant sparkles hint at how the Milky Way formed Nature.comJWST Reveals Actively Forming Early Galaxy, Lightweight as a Baby Milky Way ScienceAlertFirefly Sparkle: Newly discovered galaxy mirrors Milky Way's early days Phys.orgFirefly Sparkle galaxy offers a taste of the infant Milky Way Arizona Daily Sun

Bucks and Thunder punch tickets to NBA Cup semifinals CNNSurging Bucks set eyes on Cup in return to Vegas ESPNNBA Cup Quarterfinals Takeaways: Bucks’ Stars Shine, Thunder Defense Suffocates Sports IllustratedOrlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks Dec 10, 2024 Box Scores NBA.comNBA Cup: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard lead Bucks in thriller past shorthanded Magic to semifinals Yahoo Sports