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The 2026 WNBA Playoffs begin on Sunday, 27 September, featuring the league’s top eight teams, including the Minnesota Lynx, defending champions Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty. The postseason consists of three rounds, with best-of-three opening series, best-of-five semi-finals and a best-of-seven WNBA Finals. Games are broadcast across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, NBC, NBC Sports…
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The article argues that controversy surrounding the WNBA has increased public interest rather than damaged the league. It points to record television audiences and attendance as evidence that disputes involving Caitlin Clark, player conduct, league leadership and political issues are attracting viewers. The WNBA averaged 1.37 million viewers across ESPN networks, up 17% on the…
FEARLESS V, formed by four former PRIMAL FEAR members and vocalist Gianbattista “Jan” Manenti of THE UNITY, has announced its debut album, *Circus Life*. The album is due on 26 February 2027 through Lucky Bob Records, while the band has released its first single, “Fearless V”, marking a new chapter for the musicians after their…
Toxicology tests awaited after two university deaths; cyber criminals dupe HR staff with fake payroll tools. South Park's new season draws 4.2m viewers as Beast of War becomes streaming sensation.
Mississippi police probe two student deaths with potential fentanyl link and major drug charges. An SNP MSP faces ridicule after live TV gaffe, as cybercriminals target American HR and payroll firms.
Three-time Olympic swimming champion Nancy Hogshead has received the U.S. Olympians and Paralympians Association’s Dorothy Franey Langkop Ambassador Award for her advocacy on behalf of female athletes. She is also urging the WNBA to establish explicit female-only eligibility rules, arguing that clear policies should be in place before any dispute arises. Hogshead’s petition, launched in…
The article previews the WNBA’s first-round playoff series and assesses potential betting value before the postseason begins. It highlights the Aces–Fever matchup as the most prominent tie, arguing that Indiana could challenge the defending champions despite an inconsistent regular season. Minnesota finished with the league’s best record despite Napheesa Collier missing much of the season,…
Fox Nation’s documentary profiles Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham’s rise from a Missouri farm upbringing to WNBA player and prominent advocate for protecting women’s sport. It portrays her as a confident, popular figure whose appeal extends beyond basketball, while highlighting her outspoken views on transgender participation in women’s athletics. The programme features commentary from Riley…
The New York Knicks’ 2026–27 home opener against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on 20 October is expected to be a major event because the team will celebrate its first NBA championship since 1973. The ceremony will include the raising of a championship banner and the presentation of players’ rings, while strong public…
The New York Film Festival will open on 25 September with an unusually strong selection of world premieres, including Luca Guadagnino’s “Artificial”, Tom McCarthy’s “A Statement” and Tony Gilroy’s “Behemoth”. Artistic director Dennis Lim says the festival’s timing and relationships with filmmakers helped secure the films, reinforcing NYFF’s reputation as an influential launchpad despite not…
The WNBA faces scrutiny over its failure to define eligibility criteria for players, particularly regarding transgender participation. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has confirmed the league is discussing transgender-player eligibility rules, a conversation the columnist argues is overdue. The issue has moved from theoretical debate to practical necessity, prompted by former NBA players expressing intent to enter…
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has said BTS is expected to return to Mexico in 2027, following talks with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. The announcement highlights growing cultural and diplomatic ties between the two countries, although BTS and its management company, HYBE, have not confirmed the visit. BTS performed three sold-out Mexico City concerts in…
Germany drew 1-1 with the Netherlands in Jürgen Klopp’s first match as head coach, denying him a winning start after Felix Nmecha put Germany ahead. Cody Gakpo’s late equaliser, set up by substitute Ruben van Bommel, secured a deserved point for the Netherlands and highlighted both teams’ energy despite their lack of polish. The match…
Collider has ranked the 10 greatest Calvin and Hobbes comic strips from the series' 10-year run between 1985 and 1995 by cartoonist Bill Watterson. - The January 21, 1991 "dead snowmen" strip features dark imagery including damaged and hanged snowmen, pushing boundaries with existential horror whilst maintaining deadpan humour about suburban parenting. - The November…
The Indiana Fever face the Minnesota Lynx in the final regular-season game of the WNBA season, with significant playoff seeding implications for the Fever. A victory would secure the Fever the fifth seed, whilst a defeat could drop them to sixth place, affecting their postseason pathway. The Lynx, having already clinched the number-one seed, have…
The article highlights three one-hit wonders from 1969 that remain ubiquitous in shopping centres and grocery stores across the world. - "Sugar, Sugar" by The Archies – originally credited to an animated band but actually performed by real musicians, this bubblegum hit continues to bring smiles with its sweet melodies. - "Spirit In The Sky"…
Donald Trump has derailed Britain's planned transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Meanwhile, concerns mount over China's lunar ambitions as America seeks to maintain space supremacy.
Russian space threats could cripple Britain's GPS and cost billions. African fintech Airtel Money prepares for one of London's largest listings in years.
The Los Angeles Lakers have released an official 528-page photo book in collaboration with luxury publisher Taschen, documenting the franchise's history from its Minneapolis origins through recent championship victories. The book distinguishes itself from typical sports histories by examining the Lakers' cultural impact on Hollywood, celebrity culture and fashion, reflecting the team's significance as a…