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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'Weapons' regains the top spot as the summer box office winds down

"Weapons" found its way back on top during the Labor Day weekend, culminating a summer box office that's likely to fall right below meeting last year's earnings.
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'My last free summer:' Fudd returns to University of Connecticut after globetrotting offseason

University of Connecticut basketball star Azzi Fudd was everywhere this summer. The Washington-area native tossed a first pitch for the Nationals, toured China with Steph Curry and hosted a camp for children at her old high school with proceeds going to charity.
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Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' premieres at Venice with Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi

Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi arrived at the Venice Film Festival Saturday for the world premiere of Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein," the kickoff to what's expected to be the film's major awards season push. The audience gave it a 13-minute standing ovation, one of the most enthusastic of the 82nd edition of the festival.
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Doncic scores 39 points but Slovenia loses again at EuroBasket against France, Germany advances

Luka Doncic scored 39 points but Slovenia (0-2) lost again at EuroBasket after France's deep bench proved too much for the Los Angeles Lakers star's team on Saturday.
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Rodion Shchedrin, the celebrated Russian composer, has died at age 92

Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin, who created the celebrated ballets "Anna Karenina" and the "Carmen Suite," has died in Germany at age of 92, Moscow's Bolshoi Theater said Friday.
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Schroder leads Germany past Sweden, Sengun shines for Turkey at EuroBasket

Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder scored a game-high 23 points and made seven assists to lead world champion Germany to a 105-83 win over Sweden at EuroBasket on Friday.
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Tom Brady can virtually join production meetings with teams

Tom Brady, the former quarterback who's a Fox Sports broadcaster and Las Vegas Raiders minority owner, got the OK to join production meetings with teams and their coaches.
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Caitlin Clark becomes a Nike signature athlete with shoe coming out next year

Caitlin Clark is Nike's newest signature athlete, expanding the athletic wear company's partnership with the WNBA star.
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At 175, a Brooklyn church turns to film to preserve its legacy for a new generation

On the second Sunday of August, the congregation of Berean Baptist Church in Brooklyn was dressed in white. After the opening prayer, on a series of large screens flanking the altar, appeared the first installment of a six-part short documentary series on the church's history, "The Audacity of Faith: Freedom From Freedom To."
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George Clooney's Italian job: Memorable moments from the Venice Film Festival and beyond

No Hollywood star seems as intrinsically tied to Venice as George Clooney.
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Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre wrote a memoir. Months after her death, it's coming out

A posthumous and "unsparing" memoir by one of Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent accusers, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, will be published this fall, publishing house Alfred A. Knopf said Sunday.
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Ogwumike hits jumper as time expires, finishes with 30 points as Storm beat Mystics

Nneka Ogwumike hit a 15-foot jumper as time expired and finished with six 3-pointers and 30 points as the Seattle Storm beat the Washington Mystics 84-82 on Sunday.
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Foxy Knoxy no more: How Monica Lewinsky and Amanda Knox teamed up to reclaim Knox's narrative

Monica Lewinsky is keenly aware of what it feels like when your name is no longer your own and becomes attached to a character conjured by others. An affair that she had with President Clinton nearly 30 years ago as a White House intern made her an international headline.
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Sun beat Mystics to secure back-to-back wins for first time this season

Tina Charles scored 21 points, Aaliyah Edwards added 10 points against her former team, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Washington Mystics 67-56 on Thursday night to secure back-to-back wins for the first time this season.
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Celebrate 50 years of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' now in the ultra-high definition format

The resurrection of a cheaply made, ill-advised period comedy in the ultra-high definition disc format arrives for fans in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail: 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Steelbook."
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Paige Bueckers scores 44 points, sets WNBA rookie record in Dallas Wings' loss

Paige Bueckers put together not just one of the best shooting performances by a WNBA rookie, but one of the best performances ever by any player.
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Rhode Island Judge Frank Caprio, whose empathy in court earned him fame online, dies at 88

Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of "Caught in Providence," has died. He was 88.
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WWE's deal with ESPN will start sooner than expected

WWE's partnership with ESPN will start earlier than first announced.
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Ex-Wizard Wall to join Prime Video NBA broadcasts

John Wall announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the five-time former All-Star for the Wizards confirmed his next job as an in-studio analyst for Prime Video's inaugural season of NBA broadcasts.
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WNBA breaks attendance record despite Clark's absence

A hobbled Caitlin Clark hasn't hampered WNBA attendance this season. The league has already set a record for in-person attendance with three weeks remaining in the regular season.
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Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump's tariffs and immigration crackdown

Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and convention centers reporting fewer visitors compared to last year, especially from abroad, and some officials are blaming the Trump administration's tariffs and immigration policies for the decline.
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Ex-Wizards All-Star Wall announces retirement from NBA

Former Wizards All-Star John Wall made his retirement official on Tuesday. The former No. 1 pick hadn't appeared in an NBA game since January 2023 but had lobbied for another shot in the league.
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James Comey declares he's a Taylor Swift fanboy in 'bizarre' anti-Trump video

Not only is former FBI Director James B. Comey a big fan of Taylor Swift, but he says the pop phenom known for her autobiographical songs has the right idea when it comes to the Trump administration.
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Citron scores 24 points, Iriafen adds 18 points, 10 rebounds as Mystics beat Sparks

Sonia Citron tied her career high with five 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, Kiki Iriafen added 18 points and 10 rebounds and the Washington Mystics beat the Los Angeles Sparks 95-86 on Sunday.
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From apps to matchmaking: the diverse ways American Muslims navigate finding marriage partners

Nura Maznavi got a kick out of learning that New York City Muslim mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdanimet his wife on Hinge.
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BMW Art Cars by Andy Warhol and Julie Mehretu Headline Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance

For half a century, BMW Art Cars have offered a unique creative platform for renowned artists from around the world to express their vision through the canvas of an automobile.
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Rapper Sean Kingston sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for $1 million fraud scheme

Rapper Sean Kingston was sentenced to three and a half years in prison Friday after being convicted of a $1 million fraud scheme in which he leveraged his fame to dupe sellers into giving him luxury items that he then never paid for.
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Rapper Sean Kingston to be sentenced for $1 million fraud scheme in South Florida

Rapper Sean Kingston is scheduled to be sentenced in South Florida on Friday after being convicted of a $1 million fraud scheme.
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South Korea's Supreme Court rules that viral version of 'Baby Shark' was not plagiarized

The civil division of South Korea's Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a viral version of "Baby Shark" from the Pinkfong entertainment company did not plagiarize a U.S. songwriter.
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Wizards to be featured in just two national broadcasts next season, least in NBA

No NBA team will have fewer nationally broadcast games this season than the Wizards. The NBA released its full schedule for the upcoming campaign on Thursday, including the broadcast schedule with new partners NBC and Prime Video.
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Taylor Swift's new album has everyone seeing orange: An exploration of the color

Orange you ready for it?
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Swift unveils 'The Life of a Showgirl' artwork on Kelce brothers' podcast

Taylor Swift's newest album, "The Life of a Showgirl," will debut on Oct. 3 and fans got their first glance at the album cover Wednesday evening.
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D.C.-area coaches embrace new era of cross-sport collaboration

Legendary coaches like Georgetown's John Thompson, Maryland's Lefty Driesell and the Redskins' Joe Gibbs are long retired. New blood has entered the District's coaching ranks, and they're working together to galvanize their teams and their fanbases.
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White House orders a review of exhibits at Smithsonian museums ahead of nation's 250th birthday

The White House is ordering a wide-ranging review of the Smithsonian museums and exhibitions ahead of the country's 250th birthday with a goal of aligning the institution's content with President Donald Trump's interpretation of American history.
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WNBA ratings, attendance still strong despite missing stars

Even with many of its top stars sidelined, the WNBA has still had strong ratings and attendance numbers this season.
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'Chimp Crazy' star sentenced to nearly 4 years in prison for lying that primate had died

A Missouri woman who starred in the HBO documentary series "Chimp Crazy" has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison after she lied that a movie star primate that she was accused of mistreating had died.
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'The Stuff' debuts in 4K Ultra HD: B-movie schlock meets anti-consumerism satire

Director Larry Cohen's indictment of American consumerism and corporate greed translated into a pretty silly, sci-fi horror satire back in 1985 called "The Stuff" that now makes its ultra-high definition disc debut.
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Boston Celtics sign coach Joe Mazzulla to a multi-year contract extension

Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens has said throughout the offseason that the team wanted Joe Mazzulla to be its coach for a long time.
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Fever's Cunningham fined a second time for comments about WNBA referees

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham says she was fined by the WNBA a second time for making negative comments about the league's referees.
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Trump takes jabs at Colbert, Fallon, Kimmel and Stern over future of talk shows

President Trump took a swing Wednesday at hostile late-night television and talk radio hosts whose programs are on the line or are about to be cancelled.
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NFL gets 10% stake in ESPN, which will take over the NFL Network

The National Football League and ESPN announced a deal that would give the league a 10% stake in ESPN in exchange for ESPN control of the NFL Network and other media rights.
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Williams, Cardoso record double-doubles as Sky beat Mystics to snap eight-game skid

Elizabeth Williams had 18 points and 10 rebounds, Kamilla Cardoso added 16 points and 13 boards, and the Chicago Sky beat the Washington Mystics 78-64 on Tuesday night to snap an eight-game losing streak.
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Mystics trade All-Star Brittney Sykes to Seattle for package featuring 2026 first-round pick

The Washington Mystics' leading scorer is headed to Seattle.
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Post to Coast: New York Post plans a California newspaper

The New York Post is launching a California tabloid newspaper and news site next year, the company announced Monday, bringing an assertive, irreverent and conservative-friendly fixture of the Big Apple media landscape to the Golden State.
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Remembering when the Raging Rooks took down a chess barrier

It might have been the biggest U.S. chess story in the mainstream press since Bobby Fischer's world championship win two decades earlier, and one still worth recalling today for its impact on the direction of American chess.
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Trump says Republican Sydney Sweeney has 'hottest' ad out there

President Trump says a blue jeans ad featuring registered Republican Sydney Sweeney is hot, but Taylor Swift is not.
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NCAA Tournament fields to stay at 68 teams in 2026, but future growth is possible

The NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments will not expand beyond 68 teams in 2026, but future growth remains on the radar.
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Not just Big Bird: Things to know about the Center for Public Broadcasting and its funding cuts

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which helps pay for PBS, NPR, 1,500 local radio and television stations as well as programs like "Sesame Street" and "Finding Your Roots," said Friday that it would close after the U.S. government withdrew funding.
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Gary Busey pleads guilty to sex offense at New Jersey horror convention

Actor Gary Busey has pleaded guilty to a sexual offense stemming from an appearance at a 2022 horror convention in New Jersey, according to his representatives and court records.
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2019 Finals MVP Emma Meesseman will make Liberty debut against the Sun

Emma Meesseeman is ready to help the New York Liberty on their quest to repeat as WNBA champions.
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Judge dismisses lawsuit filed by Alec Baldwin for malicious prosecution in fatal 'Rust' set shooting

A New Mexico judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by actor Alec Baldwin for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations in the 2021 fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie "Rust."
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Former Wizard Arenas arrested, accused of running illegal poker ring in California

Former Washington Wizards All-Star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday after federal authorities accused him of running an "illegal gambling business in which high-stakes poker games" were played at his mansion in Los Angeles.
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Christian music surges into the mainstream, fueled by young streamers

Christian music is becoming the soundtrack of choice for a wave of young listeners, achieving something few genres are managing in 2025 -- market growth.
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Texas man gets prison term for stalking WNBA star Clark

A 55-year-old Texas man who told police he was in "an imaginary relationship" with WNBA star Caitlin Clark was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison Monday after pleading guilty to stalking and harassing the Indiana Fever guard.
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Tom Lehrer, song satirist and mathematician, dies at 97

Tom Lehrer, the popular song satirist who lampooned marriage, politics, racism and the Cold War, then largely abandoned his music career to return to teaching math at Harvard and other universities, has died. He was 97.
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Shaq has been refurbishing basketball courts for 30 years, knows first hand how they can help kids

Shaquille O'Neal knows exactly how much refurbishing a basketball court can mean to a community and the kids who play on it.
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Paramount, Skydance merger set for August; deal worth $8 billion

Paramount Global and Skydance Media announced Friday that their merger will take place next month, barring any issues with the $8 billion deal.
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Mystics overcome fourth-quarter drought to beat Storm

Shakira Austin had 14 points and 11 rebounds, Sug Sutton scored 13 points and the Washington Mystics beat the Seattle Storm 69-58 on Saturday night.
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Paramount gets green light for $8 billion merger. But what is the psychic cost for company?

With this week's FCC approval, the merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media is expected to be completed in the coming weeks at a value of $8 billion. The question for the new company is whether the psychic cost is much higher.
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Trump signs order to clarify college athletes' employment status amid NIL chaos

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday mandating that federal authorities clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of the schools they play for in an attempt to create clearer national standards in the NCAA's name, image and likeness era.
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Be like Mike? Hurts gets tip from Jordan on how to win another Super Bowl ring

Jalen Hurts calls Michael Jordan a friend -- the two cigar aficionados were photographed rubbing shoulders over the summer in Greece -- so when the retired Chicago Bulls great offers advice, it's perhaps best to listen.
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Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine faces possible prison time after admitting to drug possession

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine admitted Wednesday that he violated the conditions of his supervised release from prison by possessing drugs, marking his latest run-in with the law since he completed a federal prison sentence on racketeering and conspiracy charges.
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Commanders' Wagner buys stake in WNBA's Seattle Storm

Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner became the first active NFL player to own a stake in a WNBA franchise on Wednesday.
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'Gloves are off': Colbert rants profanely against Trump after show's cancellation

Stephen Colbert hasn't exactly been shy about heckling President Trump, but "The Late Show" host says he plans to ramp up the invective now that CBS has scheduled his show for the scrap heap.
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WNBA All-Star ratings dip without Clark, still surpass 2023 measures

The WNBA missed Caitlin Clark over the weekend. The Indiana Fever star was present for the All-Star festivities in Indianapolis, but ratings for the star-studded exhibition game fell as she remained on the sideline with a groin injury.
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Seniors, juniors battle for U.S. titles in St. Louis

The boomers and the Gen Zers are in the spotlight this week as the St. Louis Chess Club plays host to the U.S. Junior, U.S. Junior Girls and the U.S. Senior Championships.
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Meesseman set to join Liberty in her return to WNBA

Emma Meesseman, the 2019 WNBA Finals MVP who last played in the league in 2022, is joining the New York Liberty, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Monday.
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Outraged Democrats blame Trump for CBS axing 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'

For years, Democrats yawned as Republicans accused media outlets of squelching conservative voices, but now leftists are beating the free-speech drum with the cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
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Mired in season-long slog, Nationals look forward to Christmas in July

Despite another loss amid another losing season, the Nationals are celebrating Christmas in July.
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Court rules Mississippi's social media age verification law can go into effect

A Mississippi law that requires social media users to verify their ages can go into effect, a federal court has ruled.
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Smart to sign with Lakers after getting a buyout from Wizards

Veteran guard Marcus Smart will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after receiving a contract buyout from the Washington Wizards, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Sunday.
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Shohei Ohtani co-writes children's book starring his dog Decoy

Shohei Ohtani is adding author to his list of accomplishments. The Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar has co-written a children's book starring his beloved dog, Decoy.
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Damian Lillard returns to the Trail Blazers on a 3-year deal worth $42 million, AP source says

Damian Lillard is back where he started.
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Lawyer says lawsuit is over between ex-NFL star Shannon Sharpe and woman who accused him of rape

NFL Hall of Fame member Shannon Sharpe has resolved a lawsuit that accused him of sexually assaulting a woman during their relationship, her attorney said Friday.
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CBS cancels 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert'

CBS is axing "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" in May 2026, the host told an audience at a taping Thursday.
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Trump mulling executive order on name, image and likeness deals in college sports

President Trump is weighing an executive order that would introduce policies to "save college sports" in the wake of unregulated endorsement deals for student-athletes, according to multiple reports on Thursday.
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Dave Navarro sues Jane's Addiction singer Perry Farrell over onstage fight that ended tour

The members of alternative rock band Jane's Addiction filed dueling lawsuits Wednesday over singer Perry Farrell's onstage scuffle with guitarist Dave Navarro at a Boston concert last year, prompting the cancellation of the rest of their reunion tour and a planned album.
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Clark sidelined again with status for All-Star weekend up in the air

The Indiana Fever might be without star guard Caitlin Clark again for a bit after she injured her groin Tuesday night late in a win over the Connecticut Sun.
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'Recession pop' and new Christian music surge in the U.S. as streaming growth slows

Halfway through 2025, a few music trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2025 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday:
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Caitlin Clark threatens to 'call the league' over referee

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark isn't happy with WNBA officiating. Teammates had to hold back the 23-year-old phenom as she threatened to call the league office to complain about a referee during Tuesday's 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun in Boston.
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Sesame Workshop regains control of Elmo's hacked X account after racist posts

Sesame Workshop regained control of its Elmo account on the X platform Monday after a hacker gained access and posted a string of racist and antisemitic messages.
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Mystics' Citron to compete in All-Star 3-point contest

Washington Mystics rookie Sonia Citron is set to participate in the WNBA's All-Star 3-Point Contest in Indianapolis on Friday night.
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'Superman' and DC Studios fly to a $122 million opening

In a bid to kickoff a new era for DC Studios, James Gunn's "Superman" opened with $122 million in U.S. and Canada ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.
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Sykes scores 10 of her 19 points in fourth quarter as Mystics beat Storm

Brittney Sykes scored 10 of her 19 points in the fourth quarter, Sonia Citron added 17 points and the Washington Mystics beat the Seattle Storm 74-69 on Sunday.
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Puerto Ricans hope for change as Bad Bunny sings about turmoil and identity

In a small bookstore in the Caribbean's largest mall, dozens of people gathered on a recent evening for the launch of a slim dictionary. Its title is "The ABC of DtMF," which is short for "DeBI TiRAR MaS FOToS," the newest album from Puerto Rico's latest prodigious son, Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, better known as Bad Bunny.
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'The Salt Path:' A book that captured the hearts of millions, but now mired in controversy

"The Salt Path" is a memoir of resilience and courage that captured the hearts of millions and which was subsequently adapted for the big screen, with actors Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs taking the lead roles.
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Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg draws reviews from pro debut, despite off night in win over Lakers

Cooper Flagg may not have been happy with his professional debut on Thursday night in the NBA Summer League, but he still drew some rave reviews after the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 87-85.
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Justin Bieber releases 'Swag,' his long-awaited seventh album

Never say never! Justin Bieber surprised fans Friday by releasing "Swag," his seventh studio album, hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts.
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Mystics close on 12-2 run to beat short-handed Aces 70-68

Brittney Sykes scored 18 points, Shakira Austin had 16 points and eight rebounds, and the Washington Mystics closed on a 12-2 run to beat the short-handed Las Vegas Aces 70-68 on Thursday night.
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Reese trades barbs with former NFL QB Griffin over alleged Clark rivalry

Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III said he was trying to defend WNBA superstar Angel Reese from racist harassment when he took to social media on Thursday. Instead, he started a feud.
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Reigning WNBA MVP Wilson's wrist injury to keep her out of Aces' game against Mystics

Reigning WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson will not play Thursday night when Las Vegas visits the Washington Mystics because of an injured right wrist, the Aces announced.
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Universal Epic Universe redefines the theme park experience

Only one place currently in the galaxy allows humans to interact with a legendary vampire, an Italian plumber, a baby dragon and a house elf all in a single day -- Universal Epic Universe.
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More young men back tighter online restrictions on adult content, survey finds

More young men are expressing support for stricter limits on online adult content, according to a new survey by the American Enterprise Institute's Survey Center on American Life.
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Former Jazz coach and GM Frank Layden dies at 93

Frank Layden, the sharp-witted former coach who led the Utah Jazz to the playoffs for the first time, has died. He was 93.
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Jane Birkin's original Hermes bag is up for auction in Paris

The original Birkin bag, named after the actor, singer and fashion icon that Hermes created it for - the late Jane Birkin - is up for auction in Paris on Thursday.
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'Superman' brings a message of hope to a cynical world

Superman might do more than just save Metropolis - filmmaker James Gunn hopes the beloved superhero will bring hope to a cynical world.
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NBA Summer League hits Las Vegas, with Flagg-James matchup as Day 1 centerpiece

Opening night at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas has turned into an annual spectacle, and this year will be no different.
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'Superwoke'? Director of 'Superman' draws immigration parallels to Krypton-born Man of Steel

Red flags are flying around the latest "Superman" remake after the creator of the DC Studios film described the action hero from the planet Krypton as an immigrant.
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Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok gets an update and starts sharing antisemitic posts

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company said Wednesday that it's taking down "inappropriate posts" made by its Grok chatbot, which appeared to include antisemitic comments that praised Adolf Hitler.
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Wizards flip Olynyk to Spurs for Branham, Wesley, 2026 second-rounder

Kelly Olynyk's tenure as a Wizard is already over. General manager Will Dawkins traded the 34-year-old to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday in exchange for two prospects and a 2026 second-round pick.
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Mystics sink late free throws to seal victory over Reese, Sky

Thousands of small children were treated to an old-fashioned slugfest on Tuesday afternoon as the Washington Mystics defeated Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky, 81-79, thanks to a pair of late free throws by the home team's Shakira Austin.
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Big East, ESPN reunite with 6-year media rights deal

The Big East Conference and ESPN announced a six-year digital media rights deal on Tuesday.
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Mystics rookie Iriafen collides with Reese, leaves game

Washington Mystics rookie Kiki Iriafen left Tuesday's game against the Chicago Sky after fighting for a rebound with Angel Reese.
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Brilliancy loss, tournament win for 'Pragg'

Young Indian GM Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa scored a rare double at the 2nd UzChess Cup Masters Tournament in the Uzbekistan city of Tashkent -- taking first place against a world-class field while losing a game during the tournament to Hungarian GM Richard Rapport that could very well be remembered as the brilliancy of the year.
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Wizards unveil Summer League roster, headlined by eight draft picks from last two years

The Washington Wizards unveiled their Summer League roster Monday, featuring seven different first-round picks and eight total players selected in the last two drafts.
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Media, Democrats try to blame Trump for Texas flood deaths

Top Democrats are looking for ways to tie President Trump's agenda to the deaths of dozens of people, including young campers, who were swept away in catastrophic flooding over the holiday weekend.
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Oregon jury convicts former NBA player Ben McLemore of raping incapacitated woman at team party

Former NBA player Ben McLemore has been found guilty of raping a 21-year-old woman during a lake house party attended by many of his then-teammates from the Portland Trail Blazers, a jury ruled Thursday.
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A tradition unlike any other: Pageantry, pomp and wanton gluttony return for hot dog eating contest

Competitive eating's prodigal son, Joey Chestnut, returns for the Nathan's Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest on Friday.
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Bronny James says he doesn't follow rumors around LeBron while preparing for 2nd season with Lakers

Although Bronny James tries to stay off all social media, that strategy didn't stop one of his friends from calling him up this week and asking him about LeBron James' thoughts on the Los Angeles Lakers' direction - and what it all might mean for Bronny's future.
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Slander or 'trash-talking'? Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud has a day in court

A federal judge is pondering the nature of rap battles and the cutting wordplay in Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," the megahit diss track that spurred a defamation lawsuit from his fellow superstar Drake.
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NBA sets salary cap for 2025-26 at $154.647M, the maximum 10% increase over this past season

The NBA has set the salary cap for the coming season at $154.647 million, the maximum allowed 10% increase over the level for this past season.
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Glastonbury Festival artists put Gaza front and center on U.K.'s biggest music stage

Pro-Palestinian activism was front and center at this year's Glastonbury Festival, where artists used the U.K.'s largest music stage to denounce what they called a "genocide" in Gaza before a crowd of 250,000.
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Clark, Collier chosen as WNBA All-Star Game captains by fan vote

Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier will captain the WNBA All-Star Game next month, the league announced Sunday.
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'Law Abiding Citizen" 4K SteelBook brings violent revenge thriller back to home theaters

Director F. Gary Gray's extreme revenge thriller returns to the 4K disc format and within an Amazon exclusive metal case in "Law Abiding Citizen."
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LOVERRO: Tired, same-old Wizards routine might have a new ending, thanks to Thunder DNA

I guess Washington Wizards fans should be feeling good about the Oklahoma City Thunder winning the NBA championship, right?
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Pete Hegseth attacks old Fox News colleague's reporting on Iran strikes intelligence evaluation

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized his former Fox News colleague, Jennifer Griffin, as "about the worst, the one who misrepresents the most intentionally what the president says" in a Pentagon news conference Thursday.
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Country singer LeAnn Rimes had dental bridge fall out during recent performance

Country singer LeAnn Rimes experienced a mouth-related mishap during a performance last week when a dental bridge fell out while she sang "One Way Ticket (Because I Can)."
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Fever's Caitlin Clark ruled out of Thursday night matchup vs Sparks with groin injury

The Indiana Fever will be without star Caitlin Clark against the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night, the team announced.
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White House's 'America 250' exhibit taps conservative PragerU to teach the nation's founding

The Department of Education has tapped conservative media platform PragerU to tell the nation's origin story in an "America 250" exhibit that opened in the White House complex this month.
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Cassie, Jane, Cudi and freak-offs: How Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial has played out

Jurors at Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial were barely seated on the trial's first day when they were shown a video of the hip-hop mogul viciously attacking his longtime girlfriend, the R&B singer Cassie.
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Maryland's Queen, Georgetown's Sorber selected in first round of NBA draft

Maryland basketball's favorite son is headed to the NBA. Center Derik Queen was selected 13th by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the NBA draft on Wednesday night, though they traded his draft rights to the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Mavericks take Flagg with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft

Cooper Flagg is headed to the Dallas Mavericks, who may have found their next franchise superstar less than five months after trading one away.
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Wizards add Texas guard Johnson with No. 6 pick in NBA draft

The Wizards selected Texas guard Tre Johnson with the sixth pick in the NBA draft on Wednesday night.
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Georgetown, George Washington to meet in basketball for first time since 1981

A Washington college basketball rivalry is coming back.
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Bezos arrives in Venice as protesters say his star-studded wedding highlights growing inequality

Multibillionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez arrived in Venice on Wednesday ahead of their star-studded weekend wedding, an event that has galvanized a wide assortment of activist groups protesting it.
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NBA owners unanimously approve $1.5 billion sale of Wolves, WNBA's Lynx

The $1.5 billion sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves from Glen Taylor to an investment group led by e-commerce entrepreneur Marc Lore and former baseball star Alex Rodriguez gained NBA approval on Tuesday, finalizing a complex and contentious process more than four years after the deal was reached.
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Wizards trade Poole, Bey to Pelicans for McCollum, Olynyk

The Wizards' offseason is in full swing. The franchise traded guard Jordan Poole and forward Saddiq Bey to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for guard CJ McCollum and center Kelly Olynyk, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs confirms he won't testify and praises the trial judge for an 'excellent job'

Sean "Diddy" Combs told the judge at his sex trafficking trial that he's doing an "excellent job" as he confirmed Tuesday that he won't testify.
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Bailey? Queen? Fears? Wizards have options with two first-round picks in NBA draft

Wizards general manager Will Dawkins has his work cut out for him as Washington prepares for another draft following an unlucky lottery draw.
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Prosecution rests in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial

The prosecution rested Tuesday at Sean "Diddy" Combs ' sex trafficking trial, capping a more than six-week-long presentation of evidence against the hip-hop maven that confronted him with former employees and two former girlfriends who expressed regret at his treatment of them over the past two decades.
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Upstart American claims the chess laurels at Cairns

When organizers go to the trouble and expense of hosting a major international chess tournament, it's customary to reserve a slot or two in the field for a local favorite who may not have qualified by rating or reputation alone. The courtesy invitees are expected to boost local interest and maybe give the top seeds the occasional tough fight.
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Streak of ex-Wizards winning NBA titles ends with Thunder's first championship

The Oklahoma City Thunder's championship-clinching win on Sunday ended one of the strangest runs in sports. For eight straight years, a former Washington Wizard had lifted the Larry O'Brien Trophy as a champion with a new team. That streak is now dead.
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Athletics celebrate groundbreaking of $1.75 billion stadium project in Las Vegas

With mounds of dirt, construction vehicles and the exact location where home plate will be at the new A's Ballpark serving as the backdrop Monday morning, team owner John Fisher stood in front of a large gathering with one message: "We are Vegas' team."
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Wizards' Khris Middleton opts into $33.3 million player option for upcoming season

Wizards forward Khris Middleton is staying in Washington. On Monday, the 33-year-old opted into a $33.3 million player option for the upcoming season, according to multiple reports.
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Durant traded from the Suns to Rockets in a blockbuster deal

The Houston Rockets are acquiring 15-time All-Star and four-time Olympic gold medalist Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster deal struck Sunday.
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'How to Train Your Dragon' tops the U.S. box office as 'Elio' marks a new low for Pixar

Neither Pixar nor zombies were enough to topple "How to Train Your Dragon" from the No. 1 slot at North American box offices over the weekend. The Universal Pictures live-action remake remained the top film, bringing in $37 million in ticket sales in its second weekend, despite the sizeable new releases of "Elio" and "28 Years Later." , according to studio estimates Sunday. "How To Train Your Dragon" has rapidly amassed $358.2 million worldwide.
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Athens' ancient theater hosts final festival season before closing for three-year restoration

For visitors to Athens, the ancient Odeon of Herod Atticus is the must-see theater at the foot of the Acropolis. Artists revere it for the majestic stage where legends have performed. And for the Greek capital's residents it is the touchstone of their summer cultural calendar.
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New Hampshire city in 'Jumanji' marks 30th anniversary with animal costume race

Madeline Murphy remembers the instructions she was given on the set of "Jumanji" when she was an extra some 30 years ago: "Pretend you're frightened and you're screaming because an elephant's coming after you."
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Death of TV chef Anne Burrell investigated as possible overdose

Food Network chef Anne Burrell, 55, was found dead at her home in Brooklyn, New York, Tuesday. Her death is being investigated as a possible overdose or heart attack, reports say.
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Luke Weaver allows go-ahead homer in Yankees' 5-3 loss to Orioles after being activated from IL

Luke Weaver felt fine about everything in his return for the New York Yankees - except the fastball Ramon Urias hit for a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning.
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For subscribers only -- From addiction and chaos to Jesus and the Grand Ole Opry

Thank you for being a valued subscriber to The Washington Times. Please enjoy this exclusive conversation on one man's path to faith. Billy Hallowell, host of The Higher Ground podcast at The Washington Times, sits down with Ben Fuller, a hot new Christian and country music artist.
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Bassist Carol Kaye tells AP she's declining Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, 'Permanently'

Carol Kaye, a prolific and revered bassist who played on thousands of songs in the 1960s including hits by the Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel and Barbra Streisand, told The Associated Press on Friday that she wants no part of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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Stanley Cup Final averaged 2.5M U.S. viewers, a drop from last year's Cup

U.S. television ratings for the Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers declined from their first matchup a year ago.
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Keke Palmer's 'Just Keke' album channels public relationship drama into reclamation

A sheer dress silhouetting a black body suit, Usher's signature crowd interaction and a tweet from her child's father: that concoction created a nearly two-week social media frenzy starring Keke Palmer back in 2023. Now, the multi-hyphenate creative has channeled that experience into her new album, "Just Keke."
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Former NBA great Vlade Divac breaks a hip in motorcycle accident in Montenegro

Former NBA center Vlade Divac underwent emergency surgery after breaking a hip in a fall from his motorcycle in Montenegro, doctors said Friday.
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Fever, Sun knock each other around after Caitlin Clark bashed, decked

The basketball world wanted to hear Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark discuss the shove that knocked her to the court amid a series of scuffles, technical fouls and ejections that dominated her squad's 88-71 victory at home over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs is unlikely to testify as judge says jury could get case next week

The possibility that music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs might testify at his federal sex trafficking trial all but vanished Tuesday after his lawyer predicted a defense presentation lasting as little as two days and the judge said jurors could be deliberating next week.
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Rest that's built into the NBA Finals can be a good thing, especially now

Given the way Indiana guard Tyrese Haliburton was limping on his way out of the postgame news conference after Game 5 of the NBA Finals, it's safe to assume he's a fan of the schedule right about now.
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Army 250: On the National Mall

Matt Delaney from The Washington Times checks out the celebration of the U.S. Army's 250th birthday, speaking with people on the National Mall in Washington.
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WNBA's Reese flips script on trolls, files 'Mebounds' trademark

WNBA star Angel Reese is looking to turn a pejorative into profit. After earning her first career triple-double on Sunday, ornery viewers accused her of playing a selfish brand of basketball. So she countered by filing a trademark for "Mebounds."
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Goodman, Moniak homer in ninth inning to give Rockies a win over Nationals

Hunter Goodman homered twice, including a tying shot in the ninth inning, and then Mickey Moniak connected for a two-run drive that gave the Colorado Rockies a 6-4 victory over the skidding Washington Nationals on Monday night.
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UConn greats Rebecca Lobo and Jen Rizzotti reunite to coach AAU team with their sons on it

Rebecca Lobo had just finished broadcasting Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever's nationally televised victory over the New York Liberty last month when she rushed to the airport to catch a flight back home to Connecticut.
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Lee shines in early Cairns action

The late, great D.C. chess champion Oscar Shapiro, the oldest player ever to earn the master's title and still a dangerous pairing in local tournaments well into his 90s, once told me he bore down especially hard when playing against promising junior players zooming up the ratings charts.
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WATCH: Matt Delaney at the Army celebration on the National Mall

The theme of the day has been accessibility. People get to see these machines up close and personal and moving in action where most of us civilians, like myself and my videographer, David, don't get to ever see that.
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Juror dismissed in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial despite protests by defendant's lawyers

A judge dismissed a juror in the sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs on Monday after concluding that his conflicting answers about where he lives might indicate he had an agenda or wanted to stay on the jury for a purpose.
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Auburn coach Bruce Pearl doubles down on pro-Israel stance

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl isn't backing down from his pro-Israel stances, even if it could one day cost him his job.
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A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it

It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed -- after the Civil War's end and two years after President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.
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Gray scores career-high 32 points, Dream hit 18 3-pointers to rout Mystics

Allisha Gray scored a career-high 32 points, helping Atlanta set a franchise record with 18 3-pointers and the Dream used a big start to the second half to coast past the Washington Mystics 89-56 on Sunday.
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Thunder, Pacers set for pivotal Game 5 in an NBA Finals that has been back and forth

The ratings are down for these NBA Finals, as was expected. Oklahoma City vs. Indiana is a small-market series and the numbers reflect that, with viewership down about 20% from last season and on pace for the poorest TV turnout since the pandemic "bubble" finals in 2020.
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'How to Train Your Dragon' soars in box office debut with $83.7 million, beating 'Lilo & Stitch'

"How to Train Your Dragon" took flight at the box office this weekend, proving that some remakes still have teeth.
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Caitlin Clark returns with 32 points and Fever hand Liberty first loss with 102-88 victory

Caitlin Clark made seven 3-pointers and scored a season-high 32 points in her return from a five-game absence, and the Indiana Fever handed the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty their first loss of the season with a 102-88 victory Saturday.
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Bonnaroo music fest stops short due to thunderstorm

Organizers of the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival canceled the rest of this week's event in Manchester, Tennessee, due to heavy rain and lightning.
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David Beckham, Gary Oldman, Elaine Paige and others honored by King Charles III

Arise Sir David, Sir Gary and Sir Roger. And Dame Elaine, Dame Pat and Dame Penny.
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Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, 'Jaws' 50th anniversary is here

Steven Spielberg's "Jaws" came out on June 20, 1975. To mark its 50th anniversary, NBC will air the shark thriller next week with an introduction from the director.
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Fever say Caitlin Clark will be ready to play in showdown with Liberty on Saturday

Caitlin Clark ended practice Friday by making a half-court shot and winning a little bit of lunch money in the process.
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WNBA ratings plummet while Clark recovers from injury

The WNBA has been without second-year superstar Caitlin Clark for more than two weeks as the Indiana Fever guard recovers from a quad injury. Her absence is having a drastic impact on the league's ratings.
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WNBA ratings plummet while Caitlin Clark recovers from injury

The WNBA has been without second-year superstar Caitlin Clark for more than two weeks as the Indiana Fever guard recovers from a quad injury. Her absence is having a drastic impact on the league's ratings.
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Trump administration ramps up Minnesota probe after transgender pitcher wins title

The Trump administration has prioritized its investigation into Minnesota's transgender-athlete policies after a male-born pitcher powered the Minnesota girls' softball team to a state title.
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Weinstein case judge declares mistrial on remaining rape charge as jury foreperson won't deliberate

Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes retrial came to a disjointed end Thursday as the jury foreperson declined to deliberate and the judge declared a mistrial on a remaining rape charge, a day after a split verdict on the other charges in a case that has been seen as a bellwether of the #MeToo era.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer makes his ex-girlfriend read loving texts until she cries

A defense lawyer for hip-hop entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs had his ex-girlfriend read aloud a slew of loving text messages she'd sent him over the past few years until she broke down in tears Wednesday on the witness stand.
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House will vote on Trump's request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid

House Republicans are moving to cut about $9.4 billion in spending already approved by Congress as President Donald Trump's administration looks to follow through on work by the Department of Government Efficiency when it was overseen by Elon Musk.
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Knicks denied permission to interview Kidd, Udoka, Finch in coaching search

The New York Knicks were denied permission to speak with coaches Jason Kidd of Dallas, Ime Udoka of Houston and Chris Finch of Minnesota in a slow start to find Tom Thibodeau's replacement.
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Trump says Kennedy Center fundraiser raised $10 million as performers skip in protest of policies

President Trump boasted Wednesday that his fundraiser to raise money for the Kennedy Center raised $10 million for the venue and that he wasn't bothered by performers skipping the night's performance of "Les Miserables" in protest of his policies.
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'A Knight's Tale: SteelBook Edition' 4K Ultra HD movie review

The late Heath Ledger jousted his way into the hearts of movie audiences in a 2001 dramedy action epic that now debuts in ultra-high definition disc format in "A Knight's Tale: SteelBook Edition."
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Jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of top charge in the retrial of his landmark #MeToo sex crimes case

Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was convicted Wednesday of one of the top charges in his sex crimes retrial but acquitted of another, and jurors were as yet unable to reach a verdict on a third charge.
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Chicago Sky are struggling out of the gate with a new coach and revamped roster

Angel Reese captured a national championship and never lost more than two games in a row during a four-year college career. She and Caitlin Clark helped lead women's basketball to new heights with a rivalry that gripped the nation.
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Brian Wilson, Beach Boys visionary leader and summer's poet laureate, dies at 82

Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys' visionary and fragile leader whose genius for melody, arrangements and wide-eyed self-expression inspired "Good Vibrations," "California Girls" and other summertime anthems and made him one of the world's most influential recording artists, has died at 82.
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$2M price tag for VIP tickets to 'Les Miserables' with Trump at Kennedy Center

Some patrons have paid $2 million to sit in a performance box, attend a VIP reception with President Trump and take a photo with him on Wednesday night at a performance of "Les Miserables" at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington.
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In 'Youth Group' comic, evangelical kids sing songs about Jesus, fight demons

Think "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" - the 1990s hit movie and later television series - goes to church.
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Fans greet K-pop stars Jimin and Jung Kook of BTS discharged from military service

Hundreds of fans gathered in the early morning hours to catch a glimpse of K-pop superstars Jimin and Jung Kook, the latest and final members of BTS to be discharged from South Korea's mandatory military service.
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San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama heads to a temple in China for a few days

Victor Wembanyama is in China, and it's not all about vacation.
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Study shows little agreement between Republicans and Democrats on media sources

A new survey that probes the level of trust Democrats and Republicans have for news sources finds the business-oriented publications Forbes and The Wall Street Journal share an unusual distinction: They're the only two of 30 news sources that sympathizers for both parties told the Pew Research Center they're more likely to trust than distrust.
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NCAA says online abuse related to sports betting declined during this year's March Madness

Online abuse related to sports betting decreased during the NCAA's March Madness basketball tournaments compared with the prior year, but people involved in the competition still received more than 3,000 threatening messages, the NCAA said Tuesday.
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Tantrum aside, Carlsen dominates in Norway

Overcoming a table-thumping tantrum viewed 'round the globe, Norwegian former world chess champion Magnus Carlsen captured his sixth Norway Open title in the past seven years.
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Back home in Indiana, Pacers have some things to figure out before Game 3 of NBA Finals

The Indiana Pacers simply couldn't wait to get home early Monday.
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Father's Day Gift Guide 2025: Best TV on DVD

"Shameless: The Complete Series" and "The Drew Carey Show: The Complete Series" are a couple of meat-and-potatoes series sure to please dad on Father's Day.
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Pacers, back home in Indiana, have some things to figure out before Game 3 vs. Thunder in NBA Finals

The Indiana Pacers simply couldn't wait to get home early Monday.
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Sly Stone, leader of funk revolutionaries Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82

Sly Stone, leader of funk revolutionaries Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82.
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Green Bay Packers plan to release Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander

The Green Bay Packers agreed to release cornerback Jaire Alexander on Monday morning, according to multiple reports.
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Nintendo's Switch 2 soups up the graphics, but does it deliver the games?

I'm cruising around Bowser's Castle with my old pal Toad. It's not exactly relaxing, what with all the lava pits and banana peels and turtle shells littering the road. Add 23 other characters - is that a cow driving? - who are trying to get to the finish line first, and it's chaos.
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Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two companies, dividing cable and streaming services

Warner Bros. Discovery will split into two public companies by next year, cleaving its cable operations from its streaming service.
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Father's Day Gift Guide 2025: Best 4K Ultra HD movies

"Gandhi: SteelBook Edition," "The Outlaw Josey Wales," "Kingdom of Heaven: SteelBook Edition," "Dark City: Limited Edition," "Tombstone: SteelBook Edition," "Amadeus," "Dirty Harry" and "Sands of Iwo Jima" are some 4K movie gift ideas for Father's Day.
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'Lilo & Stitch' cruises to No. 1 again; John Wick spinoff 'Ballerina' dances to 2nd place

In the box office showdown between a deadly assassin and a chaotic CG alien, "Lilo & Stitch" still had the edge. The Disney juggernaut celebrated a third weekend at the top of the charts, while the John Wick spinoff "Ballerina" did not jete as high as expected.
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Game 2: Thunder will try to tie up the NBA Finals, while Pacers will seek complete control of series

Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will almost certainly reach a milestone on Sunday night.
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A Sikh Captain America? Why religious diversity matters in the comics universe

"Captain America doesn't wear a beard and a turban, and he's white."
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Brothers bring boxing back to Fenway after 70 years and hope to revitalize the sport in Boston

For the first time in nearly 70 years, boxing is returning to Boston's famed Fenway Park.
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Newsboys denounce ex-lead singer Michael Tait amid sexual misconduct, drug abuse allegations

Christian rock group Newsboys is distancing itself from former lead singer Michael Tait following allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use, saying the band was "horrified, heartbroken and angry" over the revelations.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-girlfriend sobs in court, saying he ignored her pleas to end sex marathons

Sean "Diddy" Combs ' recent ex-girlfriend broke down on the witness stand Friday describing their many drug-fueled sex marathons, saying the music mogul ignored her signals to stop and scolded her for crying after another encounter.
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Tom Cruise sets Guinness World Record with 'Mission: Impossible' parachute stunt

Hollywood star Tom Cruise set a Guinness World Record for the most burning-parachute jumps by an individual during filming for his new movie "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning."
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NBA Finals: Pacers stun Thunder in Game 1

Tyrese Haliburton scored with 0.3 seconds left for Indiana's first and only lead of the game and the Pacers, the last-minute comeback kings of these playoffs, did it again to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-110 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night.
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Stewart's 26 points, 11 rebounds lead Liberty past Mystics for eighth straight win

Breanna Stewart had 26 points and 11 rebounds, Sabrina Ionescu had 13 points and seven assists, and the New York Liberty improved to 8-0 with an 86-78 victory over the Washington Mystics on Thursday night.
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Harvey Weinstein jury deliberations begin in sex crimes retrial

Jurors began deliberating Thursday in Harvey Weinstein 's New York sex crimes retrial, but ended the day without a verdict in a case that encapsulated the #MeToo movement.
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Frederick professional team provides fans old school fun in new era

Granted, it was a small sample. But if you love basketball -- when it was jazz, not the 48-minute bass drum solo the NBA 3-point shooting contest has become -- the Frederick Flying Cows are old school Dizzy Gillespie.
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Frederick professional team provides fans old school fun in new age era

Granted, it was a small sample. But if you love basketball -- when it was jazz, not the 48-minute bass drum solo the NBA 3-point shooting contest has become -- the Frederick Flying Cows are old school Dizzy Gillespie.
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Harvey Fierstein, on eve of Tony honor, looks back on his career

Last year, Broadway actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein handed director Jack O'Brien the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre. This year, it's his turn.
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NBA has U.S.-vs.-World All-Star Game format in works for next season

The NBA is working on a plan to turn next season's All-Star Game into a U.S.-vs.-world competition, a person with knowledge of the situation said Wednesday.
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Congressional letter obtained by AP outlines drastic job cuts expected at Voice of America

The Trump administration appointee overseeing the Voice of America has outlined job cuts that would reduce employment at the state-run news organization from over 1,000 people to 81.
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Broadway has found its Gen Z audience -- by telling Gen Z stories

Kimberly Belflower knew "John Proctor is the Villain" needed its final cathartic scene to work - and, for that, it needed Lorde's "Green Light."
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Suns hire Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott as head coach, AP source says

The Phoenix Suns hired Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott as their head coach, opting for a young, emerging leader to rebuild a franchise that has regressed over the past few seasons, a person familiar with the search told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
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Forget the ratings, Thunder-Pacers looks like an NBA Finals for true basketball fans

It's No. 25 Indiana vs. No. 47 Oklahoma City in the NBA Finals.
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Knicks fire Thibodeau after first Eastern Conference finals berth in 25 years

Tom Thibodeau just took the New York Knicks to the Eastern Conference finals, the deepest playoff march in 25 years for a franchise that re-emerged as a contender after he became their coach. For that, he was fired.
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Forget the ratings, Thunder-Pacers looks like a series for true basketball fans

It's No. 25 Indiana vs. No. 47 Oklahoma City in the NBA Finals.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs feared footage of him beating his girlfriend would ruin his career, witness says

Sean "Diddy" Combs told a former Los Angeles hotel guard it would ruin his career if a security video of the hip-hop mogul kicking and dragging R&B singer Casandra "Cassie" Ventura in 2016 was made public, the security specialist testified Tuesday at Combs' federal sex trafficking trial.
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MrBeast aims to raise millions for his charity by offering a weekend experience to six-figure donors

MrBeast plans to turn the success of his Amazon Prime Video reality competition series into millions of dollars for charity.
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No Clark, no problem as Mystics enjoy surging TV ratings

WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark didn't play in the visiting Indiana Fever's loss to the Washington Mystics on Wednesday, but that didn't stop the home team from enjoying its best TV ratings on Monumental Sports Network in years.
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'King of the Hill' voice actor Jonathan Joss fatally shot outside home in reported homophobic attack

Jonathan Joss, a voice actor best known for his work on the animated television series "King of the Hill," was fatally shot near his Texas home, authorities said Monday.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-aide says she was 'brainwashed' when she sent loving texts years after rape

A former personal assistant to Sean "Diddy" Combs who says he raped her testified Monday that she continued sending him loving text messages for years after her job ended in 2017 because she was "brainwashed."
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Washington Spirit coach Jonatan Giraldez to leave for French side OL Lyonnes in July

The National Women's Soccer League's Washington Spirit will brave a midseason coaching change for the second consecutive year.
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OKC's Mark Daigneault knows what it takes to win championships. His wife has won a ton of them

Oklahoma City's Mark Daigneault has the best record of any coach in the NBA this season. And he has the second-best record of any coach in his house.
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Different paths, same destination for the Thunder and Pacers, who will face off in the NBA Finals

Oklahoma City spent most of the regular season alone atop the Western Conference standings and just kept adding to its lead. Indiana didn't spend a single day atop the Eastern Conference standings and was still under the .500 mark in early January.
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'Lilo & Stitch' passes 'Sinners' to become 2nd highest grossing film of 2025

"Lilo & Stich" and "Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning" dominated the box office charts again after fueling a record-breaking Memorial Day weekend. Theaters in the U.S. and Canada had several new films to offer this weekend as well, including Sony's family friendly "Karate Kid: Legends" and the A24 horror movie "Bring Her Back. " According to studio estimates Sunday, it added up to a robust $145 million post-holiday weekend that's up over 115% from the same timeframe last year.
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And with that, an era ends: 'Thanks for watching us. It's the NBA on TNT'

Ernie Johnson could barely get the words out.
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CBS Sports acquires the rights to air Women's Champions League matches

CBS Sports has acquired the U.S. broadcast rights for the UEFA Women's Champions League through the 2029-30 season, the network announced Saturday.
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In Marseille, a shadow becomes art in Banksy's latest street mural

The lighthouse appeared overnight. Painted on a wall tucked away in a quiet Marseille street, its beam aligned perfectly with the real-life shadow of a metal post on the pavement. At its center, stenciled in crisp white, are the words: "I want to be what you saw in me."
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Zion Williamson sued by a woman alleging the Pelicans star committed sexual violence against her

Zion Williamson is being sued by a woman describing herself as a former dating partner and who alleges the New Orleans Pelicans star committed repeated sexual violence against her.
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'The Andromeda Strain' 4K review: Classic contagion film deserves fresh look

Director Robert Wise's 1971 science fiction thriller debuts through the 4K disc format in the extras-packed "The Andromeda Strain: Limited Edition."
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Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins at forefront of next era for Seattle Storm

Shortly before the Seattle Storm broke for training camp, veteran guard Skylar Diggins exuded some bravado when assessing the franchise's roster ahead of the 2025 WNBA season.
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Mystics beat shorthanded Fever with injured Clark watching from bench

Brittney Sykes had 21 points and nine rebounds, Kiki Iriafen added 16 points, and the Washington Mystics beat the shorthanded Indiana Fever 83-77 on Wednesday night at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore.
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ESPN's Ogwumike apologizes after WNBA finds no evidence of racist harassment

The WNBA said it could not verify claims of racist harassment targeting star player Angel Reese during a season opener between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever. One ESPN commentator, Chiney Ogwumike, felt obligated to retract her concerns.
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WNBA cannot substantiate claims that racist remarks were made by fans at Sky-Fever game

The WNBA says it cannot substantiate claims that racist fan behavior took place during a game in Indianapolis between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever earlier this month.
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Indianapolis 500 on pace for 1st sellout since 2016 and local television blackout will be lifted

The Indianapolis 500 is expected to be sold out and the local blackout will be lifted so fans in the area unable to attend can watch it live.
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Kid Rock blames low U.S. birth rate on 'ugly, broke, crazy' liberal women

Country rocker and rapper Kid Rock claimed Thursday that liberal women are to blame for America's declining birth rate because, in his words, "no guy wants to sleep" with them.
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Police investigate disappearance of Melania Trump's statue in her native Slovenia

Police in Slovenia are investigating the disappearance of a bronze statue of U.S. first lady Melania Trump that was sawed off and carried away from her hometown.
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Celtics look to force Game 7 without Tatum

The Celtics return to New York on Friday night for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, believing they can extend the series and the Knicks' 25-year wait to get back to the conference finals.
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Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' dies at 96

Three-time Tony Award-winner Charles Strouse, Broadway's industrious, master melody-maker who composed the music for such classic musical theater hits as "Annie," "Bye Bye Birdie" and "Applause," died Thursday. He was 96.
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Rebuilding Mystics open WNBA season with eyes on rookies, new leadership

The WNBA's Washington Mystics won't host their most popular games -- the annual Camp Day and visits from superstars Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark -- at the 20,000-seat Capital One Arena this summer. It will be under construction.
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Nuggets confident about winning, forcing Game 7

Jamal Murray didn't quite guarantee a Game 7. He alluded to it, though, in between sips of his blueberry-colored postgame recovery smoothie. "Very confident," the Denver Nuggets guard said of a return to Oklahoma City.
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Cassie testifies that Sean 'Diddy' Combs blackmailed her with sex videos

The R&B singer Cassie testified Wednesday that her ex-boyfriend Sean "Diddy" Combs kept her in a cycle of abuse and exploitation by threatening to release videos of her encounters with male sex workers that he orchestrated.
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Musk plans for billions of humanoid robots, personal R2-D2s and C-3POs

Tech mogul Elon Musk told an audience in Saudi Arabia that the world is headed for a "Star Wars"-like future, where everyone will want their own personal robot.
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As WNBA popularity soars, player salaries remain a big hurdle for the league to address

Breanna Stewart will start her ninth WNBA season in a few days. The New York Liberty All-Star and WNBA champ has been around the league long enough to watch her peers fight for visibility. She's seen only a small uptick in player salaries over the years amid the WNBA's meteoric rise in popularity.
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What to know about Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial

Witnesses are testifying this week in the sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, one of the biggest music moguls and cultural figures of the past four decades.
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Mabel, Maude and Eloise: Grandparent names are making a comeback

New parents are increasingly ditching trendy baby names in favor of vintage ones that haven't been chic in a century.
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Tom Cruise returns to Cannes with 'Mission: Impossible -- The Final Reckoning'

Three years after flying into the Cannes Film Festival with "Top Gun: Maverick," Tom Cruise returned to the Croisette on Wednesday with "Mission: Impossible -- Final Reckoning."
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ESPN says its direct-to-consumer streaming service will debut in September

ESPN said Tuesday that its new all-encompassing streaming service will take on a familiar name - ESPN - and launch in September at an initial price of $29.99 per month.
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