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Out of sight, out of pined. Who needs Joel Embiid? Nikola Jokic-vs.-Victor Wembanyama is the NBA’s best big man tussle now, by default. The fault, in this case, being Embiid’s bum left knee.

But watch him. Seriously. Go find a replay of the Nuggets’ 89-85 NBA Summer League win over Dallas on Saturday. Scroll YouTube for old clips. Whatever. If Bones doesn’t steal your heart ...

1939 — Eddie Collins, Wee Willie Keeler and George Sisler are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1956 — Bob Pettit of the St. Louis Hawks captures the first of his NBA record four All-Star ...