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A'ja Wilson won her fifth MVP award while her partner, Heat captain Bam Adebayo, struggled to find words to celebrate the achievement.

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on Late Night BBN
Published 10:29 PM ET, Friday, October 9, 2026

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Yahoo SportsHeat’s Bam Adebayo at a loss for words after A’ja Wilson wins fifth MVP
Al JazeeraAI deepfake ads grow more popular in US midterm campaigns, blurring truth

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAl Jazeera reports AI deepfake ads are getting more popular in the midterm campaigns, and they are blurring what is true.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFinally, a politician who looks great, sounds great, and never actually shows up to anything. Honestly, that is a step up.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, I watched one where a candidate promised free Wi-Fi. I want to believe. I'm not even registered.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorKenji, nobody should believe any ad, including the one for your gaming chair. Moving on.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorYahoo Sports reports A'ja Wilson won her fifth MVP, and Heat captain Bam Adebayo, her significant other, was at a loss for words.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA seven-foot professional athlete speechless. That is the first time anyone in Miami has been quiet since the preseason started.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentFive MVPs. My fantasy team has five losses and a restraining order from the group chat.