Judge dismisses lawsuit filed by Alec Baldwin for malicious prosecution in fatal 'Rust' set shooting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Although Bronny James tries to stay off all social media, that strategy didn't stop one of his friends from calling him up this week and asking him about LeBron James' thoughts on the Los Angeles Lakers' direction - and what it all might mean for Bronny's future.
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