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Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers (07/17): Box score, player stats, game summary and more
Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers. Image credit:The Portland Trail Blazers have been in the headlines for bringing back Damian Lillard to the roster. However, there is more celebration left for the team as they have secured a 102-83 victory in the NBA 2K26 Summer League on Thursday, July 17th. Here is the box score, player stats, game summary, and everything you need to know about the Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers matchup. Houston Rockets : Box score and player stats PLAYER MIN FGM FGA FG% 3:00 PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS +/- Kevon Harris SF 24:58:00 5 13 38.5 1 6 16.7 3 6 50 3 5 8 2 2 0 0 2 14 0 Cam Matthews PF 23:35 1 3 33.3 0 1 0 1 2 50 2 2 4 0 3 0 1 3 3 -21 Great Osobor C 18:35 5 9 55.6 0 0 0 6 7 85.7 5 0 5 1 2 0 1 2 16 -3 Adonis Arms SG 31:03:00 2 12 16.7 1 6 16.7 3 4 75 1 4 5 3 1 3 2 2 8 -13 Kennedy Chandler PG 34:22:00 5 18 27.8 0 4 0 4 8 50 0 3 3 5 2 1 2 3 14 -13 Jermaine Samuels Jr. 15:00 3 5 60 1 2 50 0 2 0 2 3 5 0 1 0 4 1 7 -10 Mylik Wilson 25:04:00 2 8 25 1 3 33.3 0 0 0 1 5 6 2 1 3 4 0 5 -8 Moses Brown 8:25 2 4 50 0 0 0 2 3 66.7 1 5 6 0 1 0 0 4 6 -2 Chris Ledlum 18:57 4 9 44.4 1 3 33.3 1 2 50 0 3 3 0 0 0 2 1 10 -25 N'Faly Dante DNP Recl Sheppard DNP Uros Trifunovic DNP TOTALS 29 81 35.8 5 25 20 20 34 58.8 15 30 66 13 13 9 15 19 83 - Houston Rockets game summary Kevon Harris led the charge with 14 points in 24 minutes, shooting 5-of-13 from the field and adding 8 rebounds and 2 assists. Great Osobor was efficient in his limited 18 minutes, scoring 16 points on 5-of-9 shooting and going 6-of-7 from the free-throw line. Kennedy Chandler also added 14 points, though he struggled with his shot, hitting only 5-of-18 attempts and missing all four of his three-point tries. Despite their efforts, the team as a whole managed only 29 made shots from 81 attempts, finishing with a field goal percentage of 35.8%. The team had trouble from beyond the arc, connecting on just 5 of 25 attempts for a poor 20% success rate. Free throws were also a weak spot— they made only 20 out of 34, shooting 58.8% from the line. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Players like Adonis Arms and Mylik Wilson contributed across the board but couldn't provide a scoring lift. Arms scored 8 points with 3 assists and 5 rebounds, while Wilson had 5 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists. The bench struggled to make a strong impact, with Jermaine Samuels Jr. and Chris Ledlum combining for 17 points. In the end, the team totaled 83 points and gave up 19 personal fouls, while finishing the game with a plus-minus spread that showed clear signs of being outplayed. Portland Trail Blazers: Box score and player stats PLAYER MIN FGM FGA FG% 3:00 PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS +/- James Bouknight SF 20:16 8 11 72.7 6 8 75 3 5 60 0 3 3 4 0 0 4 0 25 22 Sidy Cissoko PF 24:04:00 2 5 40 1 3 33.3 0 0 0 1 3 4 2 0 1 0 4 5 4 Hansen Yang C 21:50 3 7 42.9 0 1 0 2 2 100 1 7 8 5 0 3 4 4 8 19 Caleb Love SG 25:34:00 5 16 31.3 1 6 16.7 3 4 75 0 4 4 3 1 0 3 2 14 12 D.J. Carton PG 27:07:00 4 8 50 2 4 50 5 6 83.3 0 2 2 2 2 0 2 0 15 -1 Sean Pedulla SG 15:40 5 8 62.5 3 5 60 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 1 0 3 5 13 12 Justin McKoy 13:23 2 6 33.3 2 5 40 2 2 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 17 Dmytro Skapintsev 13:25 2 4 50 1 2 50 0 0 0 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 2 5 7 Olivier Nkamhoua 11:30 3 6 50 2 4 50 1 2 50 0 3 3 0 1 3 1 1 9 0 Cameron Tyson 14:33 0 4 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 2 0 2 Andrew Carr 8:44 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 3 0 4 Keeshawn Barthelemy 3:55 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 -3 Rayan Rupert DNP - Coach's Decision TOTALS 34 77 44.2 18 43 41.9 16 21 76.2 4 29 48 23 6 9 17 26 102 Portland Trail Blazers game summary James Bouknight delivered a standout performance, putting up 25 points in just 20 minutes and shooting an impressive 72.7% from the field. He knocked down 6 of his 8 three-point attempts and added 4 assists to lead the offensive charge. Hansen Yang was solid in the paint, contributing 8 points, 8 rebounds, and a team-high 5 assists while also blocking 3 shots. Sean Pedulla added scoring punch off the bench, finishing with 13 points on 62.5% shooting, including three made threes. D.J. Carton chipped in with 15 points and hit 5 of his 6 free throws while playing over 27 minutes. Caleb Love had a mixed outing with 14 points on 5-of-16 shooting. He struggled from beyond the arc, going 1-of-6, but made up for it with 3 assists and a steal. Sidy Cissoko contributed 5 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists but committed 4 fouls in his 24 minutes on the floor. Justin McKoy scored 8 points, making both his free throws and two three-pointers, while Olivier Nkamhoua added 9 points and 3 rebounds in limited minutes. Also Read: Damian Lillard gets stamps of approval from NBA legend Dwyane Wade as he returns to Portland Trail Blazers As a group, they made 34 of 77 field goals and sank 18 of 43 from long range. Free throw shooting stood at 76.2% with 16 makes on 21 attempts. The team combined for 48 rebounds (4 offensive and 29 defensive), 23 assists, and 9 blocks. Turnovers (17) and fouls (26) were a concern, but the collective scoring effort helped them reach 102 total points on the night. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Forbes
4 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
AI Bias In Hiring Is An HR Problem, Not A Tech Issue
Stacey Tara leads People & Ops at Exa (AI search startup in SF). She writes about hiring, ops, culture, and decision frameworks. AI tools have quickly changed how companies hire. They speed up decisions, reduce admin work and promise objectivity. But that promise doesn't always hold. AI systems rely heavily on past hiring data, so if a company historically favored certain demographics—consciously or unconsciously—those biases get encoded into the algorithms. A prominent example is when Amazon discontinued its AI recruiting tool after discovering it consistently favored male candidates. Too often, HR teams assume AI bias is a technical problem. It's not. Engineers might build the tools, but AI will learn from existing data and replace its patterns. That means it's up to HR to set the standards and clarify what success looks like. Otherwise, history will repeat itself. HR Is Responsible For Addressing AI Bias As a hiring leader, you won't see AI bias emerge because of something like a massive system failure. It's often as simple as a qualified candidate getting filtered out because they went to a nontraditional school, took a career break or used different phrasing on a resume. These aren't red flags; they're signals of diverse experience. But without clear guidance, AI tools often penalize them. Over time, this narrows the talent pool and can reinforce homogeneity across teams. Bias in hiring doesn't just raise ethical issues. It also directly impacts business performance. Diverse, inclusive corporations are more likely to outperform their competitors. Teams also experience fewer knowledge gaps and improve decision making when they have diverse perspectives. Furthermore, biased hiring can erode trust internally. Employees notice when diversity efforts are performative or ineffective, which can damage culture, morale and, eventually, the company's external reputation. It's clear that unbiased hiring processes are a strategic necessity. And only you and your hiring team can teach AI tools what that means. 4 Steps HR Leaders Can Take To Mitigate AI Bias Unfortunately, there's a critical gap when it comes to companies' AI governance. According to McKinsey's recent Global Survey on the State of AI, only 13% of respondents said their company employs AI compliance specialists. Even fewer have dedicated AI ethics teams. When it comes to AI-powered hiring, HR can fill the leadership vacuum by taking these actions. 1. Audit the tools regularly. Checking on your AI tools' effectiveness should be routine. Don't just ask if they're working properly; check who they work for. For example, are certain groups being screened out more often? 2. Get the data right. Work with the technical team to ensure training data includes diverse, representative profiles. If the data is biased, the AI will be too. 3. Be transparent with candidates. To build trust during the hiring process, let candidates know if AI is part of decision making. Provide context for how applications are evaluated, and make it clear that the company is thinking critically about fairness. 4. Keep humans in the loop. Don't let AI make the final call. Human reviewers are vital because they can spot nuance and context that algorithms miss. Final Thought AI bias in hiring isn't a bug for engineers to patch. It's a systemic risk that HR must own. Hiring teams are in the best position to drive change by making the hiring process fair, accountable and human-first—even when machines are involved. Forbes Human Resources Council is an invitation-only organization for HR executives across all industries. Do I qualify?
Eater
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Eater
Jimmy Butler's Coffee Pop-Up Is Sceney as Hell
is the associate editor for the Northern California and Pacific Northwest region writing about restaurant and bar trends, coffee and cafes, and pop-ups. Golden State Warriors' Jimmy Butler III has, at long last, taken his coffee brand BIGFACE to his adopted home of San Francisco. The temporary residency runs from Thursday, July 10, through Sunday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. On opening day, the sun was shining, and expectations could not have been higher. How's the coffee? Would you get one of the T-shirts? Will Butler be there, working the bar like a common barista? From the jump: Jimmy Butler III was not on-site at BIGFACE's opening, sorry to say. Whether or not he pulls any shots by the end of this installation is anyone's guess; with loads of these hype pop-ups, the details are intentionally scarce. This scene report should alleviate a bit of the mystery. Here's what to know before pulling up to BIGFACE on 22nd Street in the Mission. Paolo Bicchieri The Wait Eater SF arrived on the scene before opening at 9 a.m. A line crawled around the corner, onto San Jose Avenue. Clocking in at about 8:50 a.m. (sans coffee!), the wait took about 30 minutes. The line was fast moving, though, all things considered; once inside the BIGFACE cafe, there didn't seem to be any time limit on how long one could mill about, order coffee, and buy merch. A worker for the pop-up brought three flavors of iced BIGFACE coffee in a grocery basket to attendees. For free! But this was opening day — a smart guest should anticipate a much shorter wait on weekdays going forward, and big, explosive lines on upcoming sunny Saturdays and Sundays. Paolo Bicchieri The Vibe Imagine all the minimalism and preciousness of a third-wave specialty cafe. Now, picture the exact opposite. From the line through to the La Marzoco, vibes at BIGFACE skew much more toward hype culture and a meet and greet at ComicCon. Fans showed up in prior BIGFACE drop gear, most likely from Miami or San Diego. The team from San Francisco's own Fellow Coffee came as a group; a born-and-raised San Franciscan who considers himself a cigar and coffee connoisseur said he's been looking for good coffee in the Mission since Philz closed. There were platoons of influencers making content. Once inside, the ambiance is sort of Nintendo store-ish. Phones are out left and right, blending in amongst the pop-up's chrome and red color scheme. Interestingly, much respect is paid to former tenant Lucca Ravioli. Shirts (which run $75) are scribed in Italian, with small riffs on the Golden Gate Bridge on the chest. The staff are in swag, and attendees are keyed up and chipper. There's a bar against the window and four or so tables. Still, the vibe doesn't seem to be to hang out for long — more of a grab and go energy, though that could slow down past opening day. Paolo Bicchieri The Menu BIGFACE is not the cost-conscious consumer's cafe. It's $100 for a coffee flight, like at other BIGFACEs of yore. It's $10 for a pour-over, though the pour-over 'wasn't working' an hour into the first day of service. (An $8 cold brew should do the trick.) It's $40 for a box of BIGFACE's Rwanda washed filter coffee, with 'ciao' splayed across the front of the futuristic parcel-looking box. That said, Black Jet Bakery was tapped to provide croissants and other pastries. Nodding to Lucca Ravioli again, there are, inexplicably, boxes of spaghetti, Graza bottles of olive oil branded with BIGFACE smiles, jars of marinara sauce, you get the idea. Though the pour-over cannot be reviewed, the team seemed quick-working and friendly, and the cold brew had a hint of sweetness in a drink infamously made dark and fudgy. A win! A billboard promoting the BIGFACE installation unfurled in real time throughout the morning. Paolo Bicchieri The Verdict BIGFACE is rad! BIGFACE is cool. BIGFACE is the future of coffee — celebrity partnerships taken to a niche, logical extreme. That is to say that, rather than an Emma Chamberlain-ish spin where the coffee can feel like an arm of a larger business program, Butler's coffee is well-roasted, well-made, and, well, expensive. For many new Mission dwellers, this price point won't be an issue. Come by for a chance to be in a random influencer's video and to drink excellent coffee. BIGFACE (1100 Valencia Street) runs Thursday, July 10, through Sunday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eater SF All your essential food and restaurant intel delivered to you Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Bangkok Post
06-07-2025
- Business
- Bangkok Post
Express delivery pivots to new markets
Some express delivery operators in Thailand are charting new growth paths to avoid reliance on e-commerce platforms. To escape the saturated "red ocean" of price wars in the delivery market, the service providers are pivoting towards premium, value-added services, ranging from fresh fruit to pet and medical logistics. These operators are also investing in artificial intelligence (AI) and automated systems to cut costs and enhance operational efficiency. Regulators are drafting new rules to supervise the postal service and the e-commerce sector, aiming to ensure consumers gain a greater benefit. The estimated value of the express delivery market in Thailand is 117 billion baht, based on the revenue of six major players in 2024. Fresh fruit war KEX Express (Thailand) was acquired by S.F. Holding, a leading logistics provider in China, enabling KEX to integrate advanced technologies and expand its operations, with a strategic focus on cross-border e-commerce between China and Southeast Asia, said chief operating officer Stephen Bao. In November 2024, KEX discontinued all its agreements with Lazada and Shopee for product delivery. E-marketplace operators have reduced the fees paid to logistics delivery firms to just 12-14 baht per parcel, down from 18-19 baht, in a bid to increase their profits. Mr Bao said SF plays a vital role in supporting Thai agricultural exports by streamlining logistics from farms to consumers, particularly for the Chinese market, improving profits for local farmers. "Looking ahead, SF aims to enhance its services by leveraging big data and AI to optimise delivery networks and improve customer experience," he said. In January, KEX announced a revised pricing structure for its parcel delivery services to better align with market dynamics. Under the new model, service fees are calculated based on the actual weight and dimensions of each parcel. In response to escalating demand for seamless fresh produce and plant delivery, Mr Bao said KEX customers can now send fresh fruit or plants in plastic baskets with secure lids. With a weight capacity of up to 30 kilogrammes, this service caters to the needs of orchard owners, fruit shop proprietors, and customers, according to KEX. Customers can ship 3kg of fruit for a starting price of 40 baht. Flash Express offers fruit delivery services with free farm pick-up and no minimum quantity required. Customers can schedule pick-ups via the Flash Express application or a drop-off at Flash shops or its partners. Delivery fees start at 50 baht for the first 2kg. Flash Express rebounded in 2024 by posting a profit of 940 million baht, following losses for two consecutive years. The company attributed the strong performance to developing technology systems and essential infrastructure to meet customer needs. AI and automation SPX Express (Thailand) said it continues to strengthen its delivery capabilities through the use of automation and AI in areas such as demand forecasting, route planning, and parcel sorting. These enhancements support greater consistency in service levels and enable more responsive operations during periods of high volume, noted SPX Express. "We remain focused on providing fast, reliable delivery services that elevate the customer experience across Thailand, ensuring convenience, speed and dependability in every delivery," said the company. Kiattichai Pitpreecha, chief executive of DHL eCommerce for Southeast Asia, said technology is one of the largest investments for the company in recent years. "Our technology spending not only focuses on modernisation, but also builds features and capabilities that improve customers' experience, enhances efficiency, and sharpens our competitive edge," he said. DHL's customer portal provides a comprehensive shipment dashboard including their shipment record, performance and key trends. Apart from applying AI to various back-end processes, the technology is also being used to improve its operational efficiency and quicken complex last- mile and customer doorstep processes, while reducing human error, said Mr Kiattichai. Meanwhile, state logistics enterprise Thailand Post is investing 1 billion baht this year to install automatic systems at its 19 distribution centres nationwide. New market Thailand Post adjusted its business strategy to focus on offering specialised logistics services, addressing risks stemming from uncertain parcel volumes from e-commerce platforms that are switching to cheaper delivery operators. E-commerce business growth is also slowing, said Thailand Post president Dhanant Subhadrabandhu. To lessen its reliance on e-commerce platforms, the state enterprise wants to nurture a new customer base with low volatility, offering specialised logistics services. One new service is the delivery of medical supplies for both humans and pets. Although the number of parcels from this new segment is paltry compared with the volume from e-commerce platforms, it has a strong growth rate and low risk because customers come from many sources, not a few platforms, said Mr Dhanant. Thailand Post recently established a new business unit called Healthcare Logistics to offer the specialised service. In addition, the company partnered with Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Veterinary Science and the Bangkok Animal Hospital to launch a pet healthcare logistics service through its EMS delivery, capitalising on the growing pet market ecosystem. The partnership dispatches veterinary medicines and medical supplies to pet owners via two service channels: home delivery for in-person visitors at Bangkok Animal Hospital, and home delivery for those using an online televet service. Data-driven operations Sutthikead Chantarachairoj, president of the Logistech Association Thailand and chief executive of shipping aggregator Shippop, said parcel delivery providers are expected to ease off of aggressive price wars as the number of players in the market declines and some operators improve their business performance. At the height of the competition, KEX, Flash, and J&T were offering delivery rates as low as 7-9 baht, he said. Mr Sutthikead said these companies are shifting their focus towards data-driven operations to optimise expenses and profitability. For example, Flash introduced key performance indicators to encourage employees to enhance their capabilities and adopt technology that reduces time-related costs. He said this reflects a performance-driven work culture where staff are expected to manage pressure to help the business remain competitive. "Unlike offline channels, we haven't seen a significant drop in parcel volumes on the online channel, despite the subdued economy," said Mr Sutthikead. "E-commerce has become the norm -- some sellers continue to perform well, depending on product quality, brand strength, and customer retention strategies." Thailand's e-commerce market is projected to reach 1.07 trillion baht this year, up 7% year-on-year, according to Priceza. Regulatory change A regulatory shift is expected to reshape the logistics playing field. The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry directed Thailand Post to revise the arcane Postal Act of 1934, aiming to improve postal and logistics service regulations as well as service quality. The draft of the amendment extends oversight to all postal service providers, not just Thailand Post, aiming to ensure fair competition and consistent service standards across the board. The amendments are intended to ensure healthy competition and proper supervision, DES permanent secretary Wisit Wisitsora-at said earlier. "The draft addresses service providers of all sizes, without creating a cost burden for small operators," he said. Meanwhile, the Trade Competition Commission of Thailand is drafting new guidelines under the 2017 Trade Competition Act. The guidelines address unfair trade practices, monopolistic behaviour, anti-competitive conduct, and restrictions on competition by multi-sided e-commerce platforms. The new guidelines, which are expected to take effect in September 2025, require digital platforms to provide consumers with multiple delivery options.
Fox Sports
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
How to Watch Athletics vs. Giants: TV Channel & Live Stream
Data Skrive The Athletics and Brent Rooker will take on the San Francisco Giants and Jung Hoo Lee on Friday at 10:05 p.m. ET, in the first of a three-game series at Sutter Health Park. Take a look at everything you need to know to watch the Athletics vs. Giants matchup. Keep up with MLB on FOX Sports. Check out the best moments between the San Francisco Giants and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Athletics vs. Giants Game Information & How to Watch When: Friday, July 4, 2025 at 10:05 p.m. ET Where: Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California TV: Watch on MLB Network, NBCS-CA, NBCS-BA Box Score: Fox Sports Athletics vs. Giants Prediction Score Prediction: Giants 6, Athletics 5 Total Prediction: Under 10 runs Win Probabilities: Athletics 52%, Giants 48% Athletics vs. Giants Head to Head Date Favorite Spread Total Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Result 5/18/2025 Giants -1.5 9 -154 +130 3-2 SF 5/17/2025 Giants -1.5 8.5 -163 +138 1-0 SF 5/16/2025 Giants -1.5 7 -200 +166 9-1 SF 8/18/2024 Giants -1.5 7 -161 +136 4-2 SF 8/17/2024 Giants -1.5 7.5 -126 +107 2-0 OAK 7/31/2024 Giants -1.5 7.5 -205 +171 1-0 SF 7/30/2024 Giants -1.5 8 -191 +160 5-2 OAK 8/6/2023 Giants -1.5 8 -204 +171 8-6 OAK 8/5/2023 Giants -1.5 8.5 -176 +150 2-1 OAK 7/26/2023 Giants -1.5 8.5 -236 +194 8-3 SF Athletics Last 10 Game Stats Stat Avg/Total Record 4-6 Runs Per Game 3.4 HR 12 ERA 4.60 K/9 7.5 Athletics Player Insights Jacob Wilson paces the Athletics with a team-best batting average of .339. Wilson is 119th in home runs and 75th in RBI among all hitters in baseball. Rooker's 18 home runs are a team-high mark. Rooker ranks 18th in homers in baseball, and 48th in RBI. Tyler Soderstrom has put up a team-best 48 runs batted in. Lawrence Butler has 23 doubles, two triples, 11 home runs and 32 walks while batting .252. Butler takes a four-game streak with at least one hit into this one. In his last five games he is hitting .278 with a triple, two walks and two RBIs. Athletics Recent & Upcoming Games Giants Last 10 Game Stats Stat Avg/Total Record 3-7 Runs Per Game 3.4 HR 5 ERA 4.50 K/9 8.3 Giants Player Insights Rafael Devers leads the Giants with 17 long balls and runs batted in, driving in 67. Devers' home run total puts him 22nd in MLB, and he is sixth in RBI. Devers carries a three-game hitting streak into this matchup. During his last five outings he is batting .158 with a double, three walks and four RBIs. Lee is hitting .247 with 18 doubles, seven triples, six home runs and 29 walks. Lee is currently 183rd in home runs and 102nd in RBI in the big leagues. Heliot Ramos leads the Giants with a team-best batting average of .277. Wilmer Flores is batting .241 with eight doubles, 11 home runs and 28 walks. Giants Recent & Upcoming Games FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily. FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience Athletics San Francisco Giants recommended
