76ers again face uncertainty as All-Stars Joel Embiid and Paul George recover from injuries

Joel Embiid and Paul George talked in vague generalities about when they can return for the 76ers from injuries that cost the All-Stars chunks of last season - and possibly the start of this one.
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Bruce Springsteen criticizes Democratic Party, Trump in interview

Rocker Bruce Springsteen says the Democratic Party has a messaging problem that doesn't appeal to the majority of Americans.
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Lowry to serve as NBA analyst for Prime Video, while still playing for 76ers

Prime Video announced Thursday that it has hired Kyle Lowry -- the Philadelphia 76ers guard who is about to enter what will be the 20th season of his pro career -- as an NBA on Prime analyst.
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The Kahlo family opens the doors of their house, inviting visitors to Frida's beloved basement

The long-held secrets of the Kahlo family, including those of legendary artist Frida, are about to be unlocked for the world with the opening of the Casa Kahlo Museum this weekend.
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Americans are watching movies more at home than in theaters, poll confirms

More Americans chose to see a movie through streaming services as opposed to seeing it in a theater, a new Associated Press-National Opinion Research Center poll found.
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New York Liberty GM feels team needs to evolve and be more innovative to keep up with WNBA trends

New York general manager Jonathan Kolb decided to make a coaching change so the Liberty could evolve for the future and not live in the past.
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New York Liberty part ways with championship-winning coach Sandy Brondello

The New York Liberty will not renew coach Sandy Brondello's contract for next season, the organization announced Tuesday.
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Auburn's Pearl retires after best season in program history

Auburn coach Bruce Pearl announced his retirement Monday less than six months after finishing the Tigers' best season in program history with another trip to the Final Four.
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ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and his show will return Tuesday

ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday.
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Pamela Anderson leads the way for women who choose to go makeup-free

Pamela Anderson has nothing against makeup. It's just that she's been there, done that in her younger years. That's why now, at 58, she's attending fashion shows and film premieres with a blissfully bare face.
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Wizards to don gold uniforms for first time since 2009 after unveiling new City Edition jersey

The Wizards announced Monday that their new "Encore" alternate uniforms will feature a gold and black colorway, calling back to the third uniform the franchise wore from 2006 to 2009.
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After two big weekends, the North American box office takes a hit

Neither a Jordan Peele-produced horror nor a Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell romantic drama were enough to continue the September hot streak at the movies. After back-to-back weekends that had films majorly overperforming, first "The Conjuring: Last Rights" followed by the anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle," the North American box office slowed significantly.
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WNBA fines Clark $200 for comments on refereeing

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark doesn't seem to regret her recent comments on the WNBA's officiating, even after the league fined her $200.
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Emerging TikTok deal with China ensures U.S. control of board and algorithm, White House says

An emerging TikTok deal with China will ensure that U.S. companies control the algorithm that powers the app's video feed and Americans will hold a majority of seats on a board overseeing U.S. operations, the White House said Saturday.
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In battles over free speech, comedians are often center stage

In all the stunning things about ABC's swift removal of Kimmel, its longtime late-night host and Oscars-hosting face of the network, perhaps the least surprising was that a comedian was at the center of a battle over free speech.
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Aces and Fever took unconventional paths to WNBA semifinals

A Las Vegas Aces-Indiana Fever semifinals matchup would have been far from a surprise in the preseason.
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Man who died on Universal Orlando roller coaster had a spinal condition, report says

Emergency workers who responded to Universal Orlando Resort's newest park for a man who had become unresponsive on a roller coaster originally were told he had lacerations. But when they got to the ride, he wasn't breathing and eventually died.
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Despite losing Caitlin Clark and other key players to injury, Fever still reach WNBA semifinals

The Indiana Fever finally got a chance to celebrate Thursday night in Atlanta.
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Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James who co-wrote 'Jesus, Take the Wheel' dies in plane crash

Grammy award-winning country songwriter Brett James, whose string of top hits includes "Jesus Take the Wheel" by Carrie Underwood and "When The Sun Goes Down" by Kenny Chesney, died in a plane crash in North Carolina, authorities said Friday. He was 57.
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Conservatives hoot as leftists launch Disney boycott for yanking Jimmy Kimmel

After years of aggravating the right with its woke content and policies, Disney has now officially enraged the left.
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Jon Stewart to host 'The Daily Show' in rare mid-week appearance a day after Kimmel suspension

Jon Stewart plans to host Thursday's episode of "The Daily Show," one day after ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely following comments he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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Kimmel's suspension is the latest display of Trump's growing power over the U.S. media landscape

President Donald Trump has used threats, lawsuits and government pressure as he remakes the American media landscape, unleashing his long-standing grievances against an industry that has mocked, criticized and scorned him for years.
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ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely over his remarks about Charlie Kirk's death

ABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely following comments he made about Charlie Kirk's killing.
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Wizards, Capitals owner Leonsis wants to buy Nationals, D.C. United

Washington Wizards and Capitals owner Ted Leonsis said at a conference on Wednesday that he would be interested in purchasing MLS' D.C. United and MLB's Washington Nationals. The current owners would have to be willing to sell, though.
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Elena Delle Donne to oversee U.S. 3-on-3 team for Olympics

Elena Delle Donne has been intrigued by 3-on-3 basketball since the sport entered Olympic play in 2021.
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Taylor Swift can be deposed, but has no role in Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni litigation, lawyer says

Singer Taylor Swift can answer questions in October - if she is forced - from attorneys involved in the sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit actor Blake Lively brought against Justin Baldoni stemming from their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but she doesn't have much to offer, her lawyer said Friday.
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'How to Train Your Dragon: Collector's Edition' 4K UHD movie review

Experience the live-action magic of "How to Train Your Dragon" in 4K with the new collector's edition -- featuring stunning visuals, bountiful extras, and a reimagined Viking adventure for fans old and new.
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NCAA investigating 13 former basketball players for potential betting violations

The NCAA is investigating potential violations of sports betting rules involving 13 former men's basketball players who competed for six schools.
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Highest week 1 ratings on record: NFL averaged 22.3 million viewers per game

The NFL averaged 22.3 million viewers per game during the league's opening week, making it the most-watched Week 1 on record for the second straight year.
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Former NBA player Jason Collins undergoing treatment for brain tumor

Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player who now serves as an ambassador for the league, is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, his family said Thursday.
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Hitmaker Bert Berns is posthumously included in Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriter and producer Bert Berns, who had a hand in some of the biggest hits of the 1960s, including co-writing "Twist and Shout" for the Isley Brothers and the plaintive "Piece of My Heart" sung by Janis Joplin, has been inducted posthumously into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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Commanders swear by 'Mamba Mentality' of late Kobe Bryant

A serpentine specter looms over the Washington Commanders, providing inspiration for players who grew up admiring the cool charisma of the NBA's "Black Mamba."
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The newest Bachelorette is 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star Taylor Frankie Paul

There's a new Bachelorette in town - and we've met her before.
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Lebron James did not pen op-ed for Chinese media, despite initial report

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James did not write an op-ed for Chinese state media, despite an Associated Press report stating otherwise on Tuesday.
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Mercury win sixth straight game with victory over Mystics

Kahleah Copper scored 18 points, Alyssa Thomas had 12 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists, and the Phoenix Mercury won their sixth straight game, 75-69 over the Washington Mystics on Thursday night.
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Sydney Sweeney lands a knockout at TIFF with 'Christy,' stoking Oscar buzz

Sydney Sweeney came to the Toronto International Film Festival wanting to talk about her new film "Christy," not her American Eagle ad campaign. After a rapturous response to the movie, she's getting her wish.
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NBA to open investigation into report that Clippers broke cap rules with Leonard deal

The NBA said Wednesday that it will investigate if a $28 million endorsement contract between Kawhi Leonard and a California-based sustainability services company allowed the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent league salary cap rules, following a report by journalist Pablo Torre.
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Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show 'Weather Hunters'

Before he was a star on TV, Al Roker was a huge fan of watching it, especially animated shows.
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NFL returns with most ambitious broadcast slate yet, games on 10 different platforms

Professional football has been the nation's dominant television force for years, a fact that has only been exacerbated as viewing behaviors shift to asynchronous streaming options. To keep up, everybody wants a piece of the NFL pie.
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Bird, Fowles and Moore: The most dominant Hall of Fame class in women's basketball history?

The trio of Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles and Maya Moore will be the most dominant class of women's basketball players to ever enter the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame when they are enshrined this weekend.
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5 new cast members join 'Saturday Night Live' after high-profile departures

Five new cast members will join the upcoming season of "Saturday Night Live," NBC announced Tuesday on the heels of several high-profile departures.
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Clark improving but still not cleared for contact drills

Caitlin Clark is improving but still hasn't been cleared for contact drills during practice.
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Gerard Depardieu to face trial in Paris over rape and sexual assault allegations

French movie star Gerard Depardieu was summoned to trial before a criminal court in Paris over allegations of rape and sexual assault against actor Charlotte Arnould.
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Rowling lashes out at 'Potter' director after he says reunion 'impossible' in light of her politics

Author J.K. Rowling didn't mince words after Chris Columbus, who directed the first two "Harry Potter" movies, took issue with her outspoken condemnation of gender ideology.
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