Sean 'Diddy' Combs moved to federal prison in New Jersey

Rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is now continuing his 50-month prison sentence at a federal prison in New Jersey.
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Staring Saturday, NBA referees to get new tech upgrade: Here's what it means

Starting Saturday, NBA referees will begin using headsets during regular-season games for the first time.
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Adopted daughter of Rosie O'Donnell facing prison time after violating terms of probation

Chelsea O'Donnell, 28, one of the adopted children of actress Rosie O'Donnell, is facing prison time in Wisconsin for violating the terms of her probation.
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Rozier, Billups will not receive NBA salaries while on leave in gambling cases

NBA guard Terry Rozier and coach Chauncey Billups will not receive their salaries while on leave for their arrests on federal gambling-related charges, two people with knowledge of the matters told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
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Paramount starting to lay off 2,000 workers

Paramount began the process of laying off roughly 2,000 employees, who have been bracing for such a move for months.
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76ers rally in fourth quarter, beat Wizards in overtime to remain undefeated

Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points with 10 assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers stormed back with Joel Embiid on the bench, beating the Washington Wizards 139-134 in overtime on Tuesday night to remain unbeaten.
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Kelsey Grammer, 70, announces the birth of his 8th child: 'Isn't that lovely?'

It's a boy - named Christopher - for 70-year-old actor Kelsey Grammer and his wife Kayte Walsh.
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NBA players set record with 16 40-point games in first week of season

A week into the NBA season, the defenses are losing. By a lot.
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Naroditsky's death casts pall over U.S. title tournaments

It was a wrenching week of the familiar and the unfathomable for American chess.
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Raves at Rome's ancient amphitheater? New Colosseum director sets the record straight

The man who just took charge of Rome's top tourist attraction wants to set the record straight: the Colosseum won't be hosting any electronic dance music parties on his watch.
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Penny Hardaway's new Memphis roster is a complete overhaul

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway has a roster for his seventh season at his alma mater ready to test what is possible in the current landscape of college athletics.
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June Lockhart, beloved mother figure from 'Lassie' and 'Lost In Space,' dies at 100

June Lockhart, who became a mother figure for a generation of television viewers whether at home in "Lassie" or up in the stratosphere in "Lost in Space," has died. She was 100.
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Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner, 'deeply disturbed' by gambling arrests of Billups and Rozier

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, in his first public comments since the arrests of Portland coach Chauncey Billups and Miami guard Terry Rozier on gambling-related charges, said Friday night that he was stunned by the indictments that have rocked the league.
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ESPN, ABC and other channels could leave YouTube TV if deal not reached, Disney warns

The distribution deal between Disney and YouTube TV expires on Oct. 30, and ESPN and other channels could leave the streaming service if a new deal isn't reached.
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NFL reminds players of league gambling policy in light of federal indictments

The NFL reminded its players Friday that they are prohibited from taking part in any form of illegal gambling and betting on league games.
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NBA coach, player arrested amid fed probe of Mafia's poker, gambling rings

A gambling scandal rocked the sports world Thursday as federal authorities arrested more than 30 people -- including Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier -- following an investigation into an illegal sports betting and poker ring reportedly run by the Mafia.
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Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins and David Byrne are among Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees

Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, LL Cool J, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads' David Byrne are among the impressive list of nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class, an eclectic mix of pop, hip-hop, folk and rock innovators.
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Antetokounmpo scores 37 points as Bucks open their season with win over Wizards

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points and 14 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks never trailed in a 133-120, season-opening victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
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After others departed, Pentagon announces 'new' press corps filled with conservative news outlets

Several conservative news outlets said Wednesday they had agreed to a new press policy rejected by virtually all legacy media organizations and will take their place in the Pentagon to cover Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the U.S. military.
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Wizards' Middleton plays at Milwaukee for first time since being traded by Bucks

Khris Middleton awoke in Milwaukee on the morning of an NBA season opener, just as he has done many times over the last dozen years.
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Football's return leads to broadcast TV's best viewer share in months, Nielsen says

The return of college and professional football saw broadcast TV get its highest watch-time share in months and even beat out cable for the month of September, according to Nielsen Media Research.
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LOVERRO: Move over, Waldo, it's time to play 'Where are the Wizards?'

The Washington Wizards open the NBA season Wednesday night in Milwaukee, a place where they know what the Larry O' Brien Championship Trophy looks like.
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Thousands sign petition for George Straight to replace Bad Bunny at Super Bowl halftime show

A petition to replace Puerto Rican pop star Bad Bunny with country music icon George Strait as the Super Bowl halftime performer has gained traction online.
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Adam Silver says he expects big raises for WNBA players in new CBA, and that they 'deserve it'

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver again expressed confidence Tuesday that WNBA players and that league will strike a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement, with the current one set to expire on Oct. 31.
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Ace Frehley, Kiss' original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss who captivated audiences with his elaborate makeup and smoke-filled guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.
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Caitlin Clark returns to action on grass instead of hardwood

Caitlin Clark is returning to action - on the golf course, not the basketball court.
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Angel Reese becomes first pro athlete to walk in Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Angel Reese took her game from the court to the catwalk and made history along the way.
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Georgetown-GW hoop exhibition, first matchup in 44 years, to air on Monumental Sports Network

Saturday's basketball exhibition between Georgetown and George Washington universities will air live on Monumental Sports Network, the streaming service announced Wednesday. It will be the first game between the two D.C. teams since 1981.
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Alec Baldwin crashes car on Long Island with brother Stephen riding passenger

Actor Alec Baldwin crashed his wife's Range Rover into a tree on Long Island after getting cut off by a garbage truck.
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D'Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with 'Untitled (How Does It Feel),' dies

D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" music video, has died. He was 51.
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Instagram says it's safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content

Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won't be able to change their settings without a parent's permission, Meta announced on Tuesday.
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Boiler up! Purdue tops preseason Top 25 for first time

Purdue is No. 1 in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 college basketball poll for the first time.
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Marc Maron ends his podcast with final guest Obama after 16 years and nearly 1,700 episodes

Barack Obama helped Marc Maron lock the gates on his podcast Monday, returning to the show for the final episode after 16 years and more than 1,600 episodes.
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Wilson scores 31 and Aces win 3rd WNBA title in 4 seasons, beating Mercury 97-86 for 4-game sweep

A'ja Wilson put in work in the paint, getting bucket after bucket despite multiple defenders draped all over her.
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'Tron: Ares' tops box office but falls short of expectations with $33.5 million debut

"Tron: Ares" powered up the box office grid in the top spot this weekend, but Disney's third entry in the sci-fi franchise fell short of expectations.
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Aces' dominance threatens to make short work of WNBA's expanded finals

The Las Vegas Aces are in position to make short work of the WNBA's expanded playoff schedule.
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Oktoberfest ends Sunday with the traditional Bavarian salute

The 190th Oktoberfest came to a close Sunday, wrapping up the world's largest folk festival with the traditional Bavarian marksmen's gun salute in Munich.
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Relive the dark glamour of 'Sunset Boulevard,' now remastered in a 75th anniversary 4K edition

Celebrate 75 years of Billy Wilder's "Sunset Boulevard" with a stunning 4K UHD restoration featuring Gloria Swanson, William Holden and hours of extras.
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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert vows to repair player relationships after criticism by Collier

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said Friday there's work to be done to repair relationships with players in the league, while adding that there were "inaccuracies" in some of the comments attributed to her by Napheesa Collier in a blistering assessment earlier this week.
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