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In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert are joined by ESPN NBA reporter Ohm Youngmisuk in the wake of the Nuggets-76ers showdown that wasn’t. Among the topics discussed: The much-anticipated face-off between MVP front-runners Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid turned out to be a dud, with Embiid unable to play due to a calf injury. What impact does Embiid’s DNP have on the MVP race? Is the award now Jokic’s to lose? Or will this come down to how things shake out over the next two weeks? The MVP debate has become increasingly toxic in recent weeks — a development that appears to be grating on both Jokic and Embiid. Do both players care more about winning the award than they let on? The Western Conference standings remain incredibly tight below the top three seeds. Which teams do the Nuggets want to avoid most in the first round? Should Denver really want to avoid the Lakers? Can the Mavs get it together soon … [Read more...] about Nuggets Podcast: Joel Embiid’s no-show, Nikola Jokic’s reticence and a national perspective on Western Conference

What Is Form W-2G: Certain Gambling Winnings? Form W-2G is an Internal Revenue Service document that a casino or other gambling establishment sends to customers who had winnings during the prior year that must be reported as income to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its full title is Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings. The form contains information that the taxpayer needs to file taxes for the year. It includes the total amount of winnings, the date or dates they were won, the type of wager, and how much federal and state income tax has already been withheld. All gambling winnings are taxable but only some gambling winnings are recorded with a Form W-2G. Key Takeaways The IRS requires U.S. citizens to report all gambling winnings as income, whether or not they receive a W2-G. Winnings from gambling, lotteries, and contests all must be reported as "Other Income" on Form 1040. Cash and the cash value of prizes are taxable. State and local taxes may be due on … [Read more...] about Form W-2G: Certain Gambling Winnings, Guide, and Filing How-to’s

Christian Standhardinger paces Ginebra in finals-berth clinching win over San Miguel. –PBA IMAGES Defending champion Barangay Ginebra earned a return trip to the PBA Governors’ Cup after coming from behind to defeat San Miguel Beer, 87-85, for the sweep of their semifinal series on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Christian Standhardinger scored the go-ahead basket off a Justin Brownlee assist with 3.3 seconds left and the Gin Kings marched on to the championship round despite being down by 17 early in the third quarter. Ginebra, seeking a fifth Governors’ Cup title in the last six editions, will now have the luxury of a long rest while waiting for the other semis pairing between TNT and Meralco to conclude. The seven-game tussle for the title of the season’s third and final conference starts on April 9. Ginebra import Justin Brownlee. –PBA IMAGES Brownlee had 22 points, 14 rebounds, four assists and two steals, Scottie Thompson produced 17 points and 11 … [Read more...] about Ginebra sweeps San Miguel with come-from-behind win to book PBA Finals ticket

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin As if you needed a reason - and trust me, you don’t - to travel to the exquisite, incomparable Four Seasons Resort Hualālai , this unique destination on the island of Hawaii is ramping up its family offerings to create a full-scale, experiential retreat for all age groups. "Four Seasons Resort Hualālai has created an exceptional on-property experience that continues to evolve year-over-year, with new additions to introduce the undiscovered to our new and returning guests,” said Four Seasons Resort Hualalai’s Resort Manager Graham Williamson. “We strive to provide bespoke experiences for travelers of all generations through a variety of excursions on land and at sea. Both families and children can build-their-own adventure and discover the culture of Hawaii through interactive programming offered by our on-site experts.” Here are just a few of the Four Seasons Resort Hualālai’s new family programming initiatives that … [Read more...] about Four Seasons Resort Hualālai Offers New Family Programming

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin In the NCAA Men’s National Basketball Tournament, March 2023 has been all about upsets. As the tournament heads into its final weekend, the four teams left standing includes perhaps one team, the Huskies of Connecticut, who anyone has heard much about this season. The other teams — Florida Atlantic, San Diego State, and Miami — weren’t expected to sniff the Final Four, much less crash the party. How unexpected is this quartet headed to Houston for the championship: more than 280,000 brackets submitted to ESPN had ALL FOUR teams losing in the first round, so let’s give kudos where they’re due. But surprising results aren’t the source for the best Elite Eight lesson from this year. No, the greatest lessons come from two coaches who lost their games last weekend, Creighton’s Greg McDermott and Kansas State’s Jerome Tang. Simply put, the way they handled their losses offer a masterclass in grace. The Creighton-San Diego State … [Read more...] about NCAA Coaches McDermott And Tang Lose A Game Of Basketball But Win The Game Of Life

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The Bafta Games Awards returns for its 2023 ceremony tomorrow (March 30), bringing 18 fresh gongs from the U.K.’s most prestigious industry gathering. Following 2022’s gaming Baftas, when Returnal rose above the competition with four awards including Best Game–while the superb Deathloop and Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy were snubbed–the line-up of potential winners at this year’s event is just as varied, even though there’s one huge stand-out. Front and center of this year’s get-together is God of War Ragnarök , which set an all-time record as the most-nominated game since the Bafta Games Awards began in 2004, with 14. Admittedly, nearly half of these are due to its stellar acting talent; six nominees dominate the Performer in a Leading Role and Performer in a Supporting Role categories. Top Bafta Games Awards 2023 nominations God of War Ragnarök (14 nominations); Stray (eight); Elden … [Read more...] about BAFTA Games Awards 2023 Nominees: Your Definitive List Of This Year’s Hopefuls

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, defended a decision Tuesday to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in the 2024 Olympics, amid a protest by both active and former international athletes who say the decision could set a dangerous precedent. Key Facts The participation of athletes from both Russia and Belarus at the 2024 Paris Olympics “works” despite Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Bach said during a press conference Tuesday, adding the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes is allowed “almost every day in a number of sports.” Some sports organizations have implemented bans on Russian and Belarusian athletes, including Wimbledon, though the other three tennis grand slams allow participation—including the U.S. Open, which said it would not hold individual athletes “accountable for the actions and decisions of their governments.” The … [Read more...] about IOC Defends Decision To Allow Russian Athletes At 2024 Olympics—Fencers Protest ‘Catastrophic Error’

Before the start of Tuesday morning’s shootaround in Toronto, before that night’s disheartening 106-92 loss to the Raptors , before moving on to Wednesday night’s game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, as he is wont to do, was embracing a moment. No, the play-in tournament is not the path of preference when it comes to advancing to the NBA playoffs. But with his team teetering toward that reality, Spoelstra, as he also is wont to do, seized the moment as a call to battle. So on the practice court at Scotiabank Arena, Spoelstra told his players there is no detour that can’t be traversed, no roadblock that can’t be navigated. Play-in? Playoffs? No matter, Spoelstra said, insisting there still are visions of a deep run beyond the April 9 regular-season finale, having come up one victory shy of last season’s NBA Finals. “I know our group,” Spoelstra said. “That’s what we set out to do coming into this year after a Game 7 loss. … [Read more...] about NBA play-in viewed as backing into playoffs? Heat’s Spoelstra says he doesn’t give a (bad word)