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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ESPN says its direct-to-consumer streaming service will debut in September at $29.99 a month

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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LOVERRO: Long day's journey into never-ending night

It was quite a journey for Washington sports fans Monday night -- almost too rewarding.
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Animosity and attention grow in Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni dispute, dragging in Taylor Swift

The ever-growing exchange of accusations in the Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni legal skirmish is threatening to rope in a cast of Hollywood stars, with pop star Taylor Swift its latest casualty.
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Kardashian testifies that she feared rape and murder during 2016 heist

Kim Kardashian said a silent prayer -- for her sister, her best friend, her family -- as a masked man pulled her toward him in a Paris hotel room in the 2016 jewelry heist that changed her life. She was wearing only a bathrobe. She was bound with zip ties. She thought she wouldn't survive.
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French actor Gerard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault and given 18-month suspended sentence

French movie star Gerard Depardieu 's fall from grace is now complete.
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New woes for Yoo after Sardinia win

The troubling saga of young U.S. GM Christopher Woojin Yoo has taken another dark turn -- right on the heels of the promising American junior's most impressive achievement to date over the chessboard.
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Unlucky Wizards will pick sixth in NBA draft, Mavericks in line to add Flagg

The basketball gods did not smile upon the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Despite sharing the best odds to land the top pick, the Wizards landed the sixth pick in the NBA's draft lottery.
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As Biden-era 'junk fee' rule takes effect, Ticketmaster says it will display fees more clearly

As a Biden administration ban on so-called "junk fees" took effect Monday, Ticketmaster said it would start displaying the full price of a ticket as soon as consumers begin shopping.
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Michael Jordan to join NBC broadcasts for NBA's return to network next season

He's back. Michael Jordan will once again grace NBA broadcasts next season as the league returns to NBC. The Hall of Famer will serve as a "special contributor," NBC announced Monday.
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The Paris robbery of Kim Kardashian changed how celebrities think about exposure

The ring gleamed in Instagram posts. So did the diamond necklace and the luxury Paris address. For Kim Kardashian, sharing online was second nature, an extension of her fame. But in the early hours of Oct. 3, 2016, that openness was turned against her.
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Taylor Swift fires back after being dragged into Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni legal feud

Pop star Taylor Swift is pushing back after being subpoenaed Friday in the high-profile legal battle between her close friend Blake Lively and her "It Ends With Us" co-star Justin Baldoni.
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Divine intervention? College basketball bets pour in for Villanova, new pope's alma mater

Many college basketball fans are feeling a divine spirit after Catholic cardinals elected the first American pope last week. As a result, bets on Pope Leo XIV's alma mater -- Villanova -- have increased twentyfold in the past week.
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Opening statements are expected Monday in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial

Federal prosecutors will begin trying to prove Monday that Sean "Diddy" Combs turned his hip-hop conglomerate into a racketeering enterprise that forced women to satisfy his sexual desires for two decades.
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Clank! Nuggets, Thunder combine for 25 points, tied for fewest in first quarter of NBA playoff game

Instead of swishes, there were far more clanks by the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter of Game 4. Their slumbering offenses combined for 25 points to open the game, matching the record for the fewest in the opening quarter of an NBA playoff game in the shot clock era.
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Feeling lucky? Wizards hope for fortunate draw at Monday's NBA draft lottery

The fate of the Washington Wizards and a handful of other NBA teams will be decided by ping pong balls on Monday night. The league's lottery will determine the order of picks for next month's draft.
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Fox notches top 1,000 post-election telecasts even as stars jump to Trump team

The Fox News Channel keeps losing its on-air personalities to the Trump administration, but that hasn't stopped the network from crushing the cable-news competition.
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Amber Heard reveals names of twin babies in Mother's Day post

Amber Heard is now a mother of three. The actor on Sunday wrote on Instagram that she has welcomed twins into the family, a son named Ocean and a daughter named Agnes. She shared the news along with a photo of their tiny feet.
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How AI helps push Candy Crush players through its most difficult puzzles

Players swiping their way through more than 18,700 levels of Candy Crush Saga might be surprised to learn they're solving puzzles designed with an assist from artificial intelligence.
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'Sonic the Hedgehog 3: SteelBook Edition' 4K ultra HD movie review

The fastest creature in video game realms returned for the third time in another blockbuster, live-action movie crackling with chaos, comedy and color, and now ready to appreciate in home entertainment centers in "Sonic the Hedgehog 3."
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Mexican-American singer Johnny Rodriguez, whose 1970s country hits topped charts, dies at 73

Country-music star Johnny Rodriguez, a popular Mexican-American singer best known for chart-topping hits in the 1970s, including "I Just Can't Get Her Out of My Mind," "Ridin' My Thumb to Mexico" and "That's the Way Love Goes," has died. He was 73.
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Virginia Tech fans reach seismic scale while rocking to Metallica's 'Enter Sandman'

Fans seeing a Metallica concert at Virginia Tech this week were so hyped for the band's "Enter Sandman," they were picked up by the college's Seismological Observatory.
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Judge rejects claim that Sean 'Diddy' Combs was treated differently because of his race

Sean "Diddy" Combs was not treated differently because of his race by prosecutors who brought racketeering and sex trafficking charges against him, a judge ruled Friday as he rejected a request to dismiss some charges three days before opening statements in the hip-hop mogul's trial.
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Angel Reese ready to begin winning in the WNBA after injuries, record-setting season

Angel Reese's rookie year surpassed nearly all expectations.
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Lainey Wilson rules the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards once again, Alan Jackson is honored

It was her night once again. Lainey Wilson took home the top prize at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards - the title of entertainer of the year --for a second year in a row. And that was after she cleaned house, taking home trophies for both female artist and album of the year.
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Pope Leo XIV brings hope to Chicago sports fans, and Knicks for their Villanova ties

The sports loyalties of Pope Leo XIV became a topic of conversation almost as soon as the white smoke emerged from the Vatican's Sistine Chapel.
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Smokey Robinson's lawyer says rape allegations against him are 'vile' and 'false'

Smokey Robinson's lawyer said allegations of rape and sexual assault against him in a lawsuit from four former housekeepers are "vile" and "false."
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Jennifer Aniston's alleged stalker appears in court shirtless and a judge orders a mental evaluation

A judge on Thursday ordered that a man who authorities say crashed his car through the front gate of Jennifer Aniston's home must go through mental-health court to determine whether he is competent to face felony stalking and vandalism charges.
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Ex-model tearfully tells jury that Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her when she was 16

A former model tearfully testified Thursday that Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her when she was 16 years old, calling it the most "horrifying thing I ever experienced" to that point.
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Paul Pierce says he's walking 20 miles to work in a robe as punishment for guaranteeing Celtics win

Former Celtics great Paul Pierce was so confident in his team in Game 2 against the Knicks, he said he would walk to work barefoot "in my robe" if they lost for a second straight game in the second-round series.
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Trump chooses Mary Anne Carter again as NEA chair amid budget cuts

President Trump has nominated Mary Anne Carter as chair of the National Endowment for the Arts, tapping the same woman who led the independent agency during his first administration as he seeks to gut its budget.
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Warriors sideline Curry for at least a week with hamstring strain, putting rest of series in flux

The Golden State Warriors are planning to play without Stephen Curry for at least the next three games of their second-round series against Minnesota, after an MRI exam on Wednesday confirmed a mild strain of the star guard's left hamstring.
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Lawsuit accuses former Los Angeles Lakers star Byron Scott of sexually assaulting teen girl in 1987

A woman is suing former Los Angeles Lakers player and coach Byron Scott, accusing him of sexually assaulting her during a team event at her high school in 1987, when he was 26 and she was 15.
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Trump administration will provide programming from conservative network OAN for Voice of America

The Trump administration, which has fought to dismantle or hollow out government-run outlets that provide news to other countries, has agreed to use the conservative media network OAN's feed on Voice of America and other services.
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Actor Michael Pitt charged with sex abuse, assault of ex-girlfriend in New York

Actor Michael Pitt, known for his TV roles on "Boardwalk Empire" and "Dawson's Creek," is accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, choking her, and attacking her with a cinder block and a piece of lumber at his New York City home, according to a grand jury indictment.
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The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards are Thursday. Here's who's performing and presenting

Excuse me, you look like you might want to see the next generation of country music acts clean up at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards.
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Disney will build its seventh theme park in Abu Dhabi; company adds 1.4M new streaming subscribers

Disney posted solid profits and revenue in the second quarter as its domestic theme parks thrived and the company added well over a million subscribers to its streaming service.
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Clark's return to Iowa for Fever preseason game draws average ESPN viewership of 1.3 million

Caitlin Clark's return to Iowa's Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the WNBA preseason game between the Indiana Fever and Brazilian national team averaged 1.3 million viewers on ESPN, the network announced Tuesday.
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Smokey Robinson accused by former housekeepers of sexual assault and rape

Four former housekeepers of Smokey Robinson allege in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the Motown music luminary repeatedly sexually assaulted and raped them while they worked for him.
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Teen basketball players were among those who died in a Kansas highway crash that killed 8

Two teenage basketball players, a coach and a trainer from the Tulsa, Oklahoma, area who were on their way back from a tournament were among eight people killed in a fiery head-on highway crash in eastern Kansas.
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Associated Press finds 'no definitive evidence' to change credit for famous Vietnam War photo

Months after the release of a film that questions who took an iconic Vietnam War image of a naked girl running from a napalm attack, The Associated Press said Tuesday it had found "no definitive evidence" to warrant changing a nearly 52-year-old photo credit.
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Man arrested after ramming car into front gate of Jennifer Aniston's Los Angeles home

A man was arrested after crashing a car into the front gate at Jennifer Aniston's home in Los Angeles, authorities said Tuesday.
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WNBA rookie Paige Bueckers calls out 'White privilege' in media coverage

The WNBA season hasn't started yet, but Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is already making headlines. The top pick in this year's draft raised concerns this week about "White privilege" in media coverage.
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Met Gala pays tribute to Black fashion and designers and includes Rihanna pregnancy surprise

Rihanna shut down a rainy Met Gala on Monday in a pinstripe look and a huge hat, her newly announced baby bump on display after announcing her pregnancy with baby No. 3 earlier in the day.
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Geller at 100: A sterling career but never the brass ring

It seems every chess era produces at least one star-crossed player whose path to the top is blocked by an even greater talent.
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Islanders win NHL draft lottery, securing the No. 1 selection

Witnessing the Islanders win the NHL draft lottery on Monday and vault nine other teams in the order for the right to have the No. 1 pick represented yet another memorable moment for the four-time Stanley Cup champion and member of the 1980 gold-medal-winning "Miracle on Ice" U.S. Olympic team.
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Kawhi Leonard, James Harden still key to Clippers' plans for building their future

Kawhi Leonard is healthy going into the offseason for the first time since 2020, having played just 37 games before the Los Angeles Clippers lost in the first round of the playoffs. The team with the oldest roster in the league is staking its future on the two-time Finals MVP and All-Star James Harden.
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Ann Telnaes, who quit Washington Post in protest, wins Pulitzer for 'fearlessness' in commentary

A longtime editorial cartoonist for The Washington Post who quit in protest early this year after editors killed her sketch criticizing the Post owner and other media chief executives working to curry favor with Trump has won the Pulitzer Prize for illustrated reporting and commentary.
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Met Gala: Fashion's biggest night of the year is here. Here's how to watch and follow along

Pharrell Williams has high hopes for the Met Gala, the first to focus exclusively on Black designers, and the first in more than 20 years to have a menswear theme.
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Wall Street slumps over Trump's latest tariff threat on films

President Trump's proposal to slap a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the U.S. reverberated across Wall Street markets Monday.
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Nationals add Chafin, designate Poche to improve bullpen

The Washington Nationals tried to improve what's been a terrible bullpen by agreeing to terms on a $1 million contract for 2025 with Andrew Chafin on Thursday and designating Colin Poche for assignment.
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Capitals set sights on rival Hurricanes for second-round series

The Washington Capitals are moving on in the NHL playoffs. But the chippiness of the first round will likely pale in comparison to the upcoming series against the rival Carolina Hurricanes.
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Chevy Chase and Goldie Hawn's Hitchcockian thriller 'Foul Play' gets a polished 4K revival

Chevy Chase's 1978 breakout blockbuster gave audiences a comedic thriller that now finally debuts in the 4K disc format in "Foul Play."
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'60 Minutes' report that prompted Trump lawsuit is nominated for an Emmy Award

It got "60 Minutes" sued by the man who became president of the United States. Now it's up for a major award - for precisely the same aspect of it that so enraged Donald Trump.
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Scientists once thought only humans could bob to music. Ronan the sea lion helped prove them wrong

Ronan the sea lion can still keep a beat after all these years.
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Mystics lose forward Aaliyah Edwards for two weeks as preseason injuries pile up

The injuries are piling up for the Washington Mystics ahead of the WNBA season. Forward Aaliyah Edwards, last year's first-round pick, will be sidelined for at least two weeks with a lower-back bruise, the franchise said Thursday.
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Caitlin Clark's Iowa return for Indiana Fever preseason game calls for average ticket price of $440

Caitlin Clark fans will have to pay a premium on the secondary market if they want to be at Carver-Hawkeye Arena for Sunday's matchup between the WNBA's Indiana Fever and the Brazilian national team.
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Mystics rookie Georgia Amoore injures ACL in preseason practice

The WNBA season hasn't started, but the injury bug has already bitten the Washington Mystics. Rookie guard Georgia Amoore, the No. 6 pick in this year's pro draft, suffered an ACL injury during Tuesday's practice, the team announced.
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Martin Scorsese to produce documentary with Pope Francis, 'Aldeas -- A New Story'

Martin Scorsese is a producing a documentary made with Pope Francis that will chronicle the late pontiff's work with cinema in the global educational movement he founded before his death.
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A look at dandyism, the Black fashion style powering the Met Gala

Fashion icons like Dapper Dan, Janelle Monae and the late Andre Leon Talley are known for their distinctive approaches to sartorial style - bold splashes of color, luxurious fabrics, playful construction, capes - but fashion savants and historians agree that a common thread weaves their tailored looks together: dandyism.
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Mystics rookie Georgia Amoore blows out knee in preseason practice

The WNBA season hasn't started, but the injury bug has already bitten the Washington Mystics. Rookie guard Georgia Amoore, the No. 6 pick in this year's pro draft, suffered an ACL injury during Tuesday's practice, the team announced.
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Gen Z wants to smell like a cupcake -- and perfume brands are cashing in

Gen Z's fragrance obsession with smelling like desserts -- from vanilla frosting to pistachio cream -- is driving a booming market for so-called gourmand perfumes, fueled by TikTok trends and sweet-toothed influencers.
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Stott scores on wild pitch to cap zany ninth inning as Phillies beat Nationals

Bryson Stott scored on a wild pitch with two outs in the ninth to cap a zany final inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 7-6 on Tuesday night.
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Castle wins NBA rookie of the year, joining Wembanyama as back-to-back Spurs winners

The San Antonio Spurs now have back-to-back winners of the award, with Victor Wembanyama last year and Stephon Castle this season. Castle was the fifth rookie in Spurs history to score more than 1,000 points.
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First accuser takes the witness stand at Harvey Weinstein's #MeToo retrial

A woman who says Harvey Weinstein forcibly performed oral sex on her testified Tuesday at his #MeToo retrial that she never had any romantic or sexual interest in the one-time Hollywood heavyweight.
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Commanders, D.C. officials envision major potential of new stadium at RFK site

Roger Goodell acknowledged that a new, state-of-the-art Commanders stadium in Washington would drastically increase the chances of the U.S. capital hosting the Super Bowl for the first time.
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Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman's wife, died from hantavirus, autopsy confirms

Betsy Arakawa, the concert pianist who was married to actor Gene Hackman, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, according to an autopsy report released Tuesday that said that her lungs were heavy and congested.
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TikTok users gamble on the next pope as Vatican sets May 7 conclave

TikTokers are drafting Catholic cardinals like NFL quarterbacks in a new Fantasy Pope League, turning the May 7 conclave to elect a new pope into a social media spectacle.
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April shower of chess wins puts Ivanchuk back in the game's top ranks

Don't look now, but one of the hottest players on the international circuit is a grizzled veteran who first earned his grandmaster spurs in the second Reagan administration.
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Cavaliers win by 55 points to sweep Heat, finish off most lopsided series in NBA playoff history

Cleveland left no doubt on its way to Round 2 -- and finished off the most lopsided series in NBA playoff history.
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Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Bad Company, Cyndi Lauper and Outkast get into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a class that also includes pop star Cyndi Lauper, the hip-hop pioneers Outkast, the rock duo the White Stripes and grunge masters Soundgarden.
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The style that launched a backlash: Media sounds alarm on MAGA women's looks

How some Republican women look is now facing backlash, as media outlets seize on the rise of the "GOP aesthetic" as a symbol of deeper political tensions.
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Commanders, D.C. mayor announce $3.4 billion stadium deal to bring NFL franchise back to RFK site

The Washington Commanders could be coming back to the District. The franchise announced a $3.4 billion deal with Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday to build a glitzy, 65,000-capacity, roofed arena on the site of the old RFK Stadium.
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Commanders, D.C. mayor announce stadium deal to bring NFL franchise back to RFK site

The NFL could be coming back to the District. The Washington Commanders announced a deal with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday to build a glitzy new arena on the site of the old RFK Stadium.
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A secret note hidden in Dachau-built 'Violin of Hope' tells a tale of survival and craftsmanship

During World War II, within the walls of the Nazi concentration camp at Dachau, a Jewish prisoner secretly penned a short note and hid it inside a violin he had crafted under harrowing circumstances - a message to the future that would remain undiscovered for more than 80 years.
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Knicks' Brunson, Towns push Pistons closer to the edge

Karl-Anthony Towns made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 46.6 seconds left and finished with 27 points, Jalen Brunson had 32 points and 11 assists and the Knicks beat the Pistons 94-93 on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
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Drag performer Jiggly Caliente from 'RuPaul's Drag Race' franchise dies at 44 after hospitalization

Drag performer Bianca Castro-Arabejo, who was known as reality television star Jiggly Caliente on "RuPaul's Drag Race," died Sunday at age 44, days after her family reported hospitalization for a serious infection.
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Duke freshman big man Khaman Maluach is headed to the NBA draft

Duke freshman big man Khaman Maluach is jumping to the NBA.
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Spielberg, De Niro, Freeman praise Francis Ford Coppola as he accepts the AFI Life Achievement Award

Steven Spielberg proclaimed "The Godfather" the "greatest American film ever made," Robert De Niro teasingly bemoaned being cast in the sequel and not the original and Harrison Ford fought back tears reflecting on his role in the 1974 film, "The Conversation."
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Jimmy Butler sits out with injury as Stephen Curry leads Warriors to Game 3 win over Rockets

Stephen Curry closed his eyes and rested his tired head on Jimmy Butler's right shoulder as the superstars shared another postgame moment.
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Commanders add LB Medrano, HB Croskey-Merritt in NFL draft's final rounds

The Washington Commanders wrapped up the NFL draft on Sunday by adding UCLA linebacker Kain Medrano in the sixth round and Arizona running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt in the seventh round.
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Wrexham seals third straight promotion and will play in English soccer's second tier

Wrexham fans ignored the warnings. They were always going to.
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Full-strength Wolves take series lead into Game 4 vs. Lakers, as health looms large in NBA playoffs

The Minnesota Timberwolves have the assets to repeat or even surpass their run last year to the Western Conference finals, with a go-to player who's one of the biggest stars in the game, a couple of shutdown defenders, and a productive and versatile bench, to name a few.
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Curry, Warriors will need others to step up if Butler misses Game 3 against Rockets

Jimmy Butler has repeatedly referred to Stephen Curry as Batman to his Robin.
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Student gospel singers take stage at New Orleans festival known for celebrity acts

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival each spring is known for hosting some of the world's most famous jazz, funk and rock acts. Yet it's also become a showcase for lesser-known talent: local schoolchildren.
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Kennedy Center events scheduled for LGBTQ+ pride celebration have been canceled, organizers say

Organizers and the Kennedy Center have canceled a week's worth of events celebrating LGBTQ+ rights for this summer's World Pride festival in Washington, D.C., amid a shift in priorities and the ousting of leadership at one of the nation's premier cultural institutions.
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Stunt, aerobatics pilot Rob Holland dies in crash at Virginia's Langley Air Force Base

Stunt and aerobatics pilot Rob Holland died in a crash at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia, Thursday.
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Cheech and Chong ride once more

The irony tickles Cheech and Chong: The Palisades fire smoked them out of their homes.
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WNBA training camps ready to open this weekend with Caitlin Clark preparing for Year 2

A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier will be back on the court Sunday to renew their chase of a coveted WNBA championship when training camps open and last year's rookie sensation Caitlin Clark begins Year 2 in the league.
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So you saw 'Conclave' the movie. Here's what it got right - and wrong - about real-life conclaves

Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following the death of Pope Francis, the ranks of armchair Vatican experts have swelled thanks to Hollywood.
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Sharpe stepping away temporarily from ESPN amid sexual assault lawsuit

Former NFL star Shannon Sharpe said Thursday he is stepping away temporarily from his ESPN duties while he deals with what he called false allegations in a $50 million civil lawsuit filed against him by a woman who alleges he raped and threatened her.
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Nationals activate All-Star shortstop C.J. Abrams from 10-day injured list by Nationals

All-Star shortstop C.J. Abrams rejoined the Washington Nationals from the 10-day injured list before their game against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday.
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Fyre Fest 2 canceled; brand on sale by organizers

Fyre Festival 2, the planned follow-up to 2017's infamously failed Fyre Festival, has been canceled. Its organizers are now shopping the brand and its assets to interested buyers.
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Bob Costas wins Baseball Digest lifetime achievement award

Bob Costas has won the fifth Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Baseball Digest.
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Can 'Etoile' make ballet cool? 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' creators pirouette to ballet-themed show

Ballet is beautiful. Ballet is ethereal. Ballet is mysterious.
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NBA playoff guide, Day 6: Who plays when, how to watch, what the odds are

Jayson Tatum was hurt. Jimmy Butler got hurt. Kristaps Porzingis gushed blood.
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Thompson dazzles late as Capitals beat Canadiens in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead

Connor McMichael and Dylan Strome scored a minute apart early in the second period, Logan Thompson made some spectacular stops among his 25 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Wednesday night in Game 2 to take a 2-0 first-round series lead.
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Judge dismisses lawsuit filed against Grizzlies' Morant over fight during pickup game

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a teenager who accused two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant of punching him during a pickup game at the home of the Memphis Grizzlies guard's parents in 2022.
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Shannon Sharpe offers accuser $10 million to settle sexual assault lawsuit, attorney says

Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe denied allegations against him after an ex-girlfriend accused him of sexual assault and sought $50 million in a lawsuit filed on Sunday.
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Wizards' Keefe voted NBA's worst coach in player poll

Washington Wizards coach Brian Keefe didn't strike fear in the hearts of opponents during his first year on the job, and that feeling surfaced in an anonymous poll released Tuesday. Players voted him the worst coach in the NBA.
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Ryan Fleur is promoted to president of the Philadelphia Orchestra

Ryan Fleur was promoted Wednesday to president and CEO of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts, leading an institution that he has worked for since 2012.
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A set of first editions of Shakespeare's plays could fetch $6 million at auction

A set of the first four editions of William Shakespeare's collected works is expected to sell for up to 4.5 million pounds ($6 million) at auction next month.
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Mavericks GM says fans' love for Doncic was deeper than he knew, but stands by trade

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison says he miscalculated the depth of love his club's fans had for Luka Doncic before the trade that sent the young superstar to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis.
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Tennessee board recommends that governor pardon country star Jelly Roll

The Tennessee Board of Parole on Tuesday recommended a pardon for country music star Jelly Roll, a Nashville native who has spoken openly about his criminal history and what it has taken to overcome it. The board's action leaves the final decision on a pardon up to Gov. Bill Lee.
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'Bigotry rots the wit': Harry Potter actor Sean Biggerstaff blasts J.K. Rowling over trans stance

Actor Sean Biggerstaff, known for his role as Oliver Wood in the "Harry Potter" films, has denounced author J.K. Rowling as "bigoted" and an "obsessed billionaire" for her continued comments on transgender rights.
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Ju retains women's world crown with convincing win over chess rival

She doesn't always get the accolades of her great predecessors, such as Xie Jun and Hou Yifan, but the tenacious Chinese GM Ju Wenjun is carving out her own impressive chess legacy at the top of the women's game.
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Maryland forward Allie Kubek enters transfer portal after averaging 9.1 points per game in 2024-25

Maryland forward Allie Kubek has entered the transfer portal, an athletic department spokesperson confirmed Monday night.
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MASN finally unveils streaming option for Nationals, Orioles games

Wire-cutting baseball fans in the District have been plagued by MASN for years as the cable network remained the exclusive home for Nationals and Orioles broadcasts. The company finally unveiled a streaming option on Monday.
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Pacers look to make Game 2 more difficult for Bucks as NBA playoff teams focus on defensive effort

After seeing Indiana's defense stifle the Milwaukee Bucks' shooters, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle made it clear to his team that it needs to be even better in Game 2.
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Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick

Duke star Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick.
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Thunder beat Grizzlies 131-80 in Game 1, the fifth-biggest margin of victory in postseason history

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series on Sunday, the fifth-biggest margin of victory in NBA postseason history.
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Zimbabwe's stone carvers seek a revival as an Oxford exhibition confronts a British colonial legacy

A pair of white hands blinding a Black face. A smiling colonizer with a Bible, crushing the skull of a screaming native with his boot. Chained men in gold mines, and a pregnant woman.
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NBA playoff guide: Who plays when, how to watch, what the odds are

Make a statement, Minnesota.
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