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NBA star Jaylen Brown says in ridiculous interview he’s an influencer, not an entertainer for fans
Philadelphia 76ers forward Jaylen Brown drew criticism after telling The Hollywood Reporter, in an interview with actor Mahershala Ali, that he rejects being seen purely as an entertainer for fans, instead describing himself as a person of influence. The comments have reignited long-running criticism that Brown positions himself as an intellectual and cultural commentator rather…
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Reform under criminal probe, Trump denies 9/11 fakery, Parrott stars for Betis
Britain’s electoral watchdog inquiry deepens as the Met opens a criminal investigation into Reform UK donations, while Trump rebuts “fake” Ground Zero claims; also: Miami crash pilot’s LinkedIn boasts, Cybercab rides launch in Austin, and Troy Parrott’s stunning week at Real Betis.
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LA’s Film Liaison Gives Update On Local Production Woes, Asks Lawmakers For “Additional Support” During City Council Meeting
Los Angeles city councilmembers held the first meeting of a new Ad Hoc Committee on Film, Entertainment and Creative Industry on Wednesday, questioning city officials for hours on how to make it easier to shoot film and TV productions in the city. The session centred on chief film liaison Steve Kang, who was appointed by…
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Star subs rescue Chelsea as Alonso ‘takes blame’
Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso took responsibility for a poor first-half performance against Leeds United in the Carabao Cup, despite his side going on to win 6-3 after trailing 2-0 at half-time. Four half-time substitutions, including Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers, transformed the match at Stamford Bridge, turning boos into cheers and securing Chelsea’s progress…
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Caitlyn Jenner says she may enter the WNBA Draft to challenge trans athlete eligibility rules
Caitlyn Jenner has suggested she could enter the 2027 WNBA Draft as a way of testing the league’s eligibility rules for transgender athletes, amid an ongoing row over the issue involving former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom. Speaking on the “Planet Tyrus” podcast, Jenner said she had discussed the idea with Freedom, who has been…
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Liverpool will reward Mac Allister if he lets his football do talking
Alexis Mac Allister scored a stunning winning goal as Liverpool came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League, delivering a response just a day after admitting his sadness at not being offered a new contract by the club during the summer. The Argentine midfielder, who is contracted until 2028, was told…
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Prince William launches sport mental health toolkit
Prince William has launched a nationwide toolkit called On Your Side, urging sport at every level to embed suicide prevention into its everyday culture. The Royal Foundation-backed initiative, developed over two years with more than 70 organisations including the FA, Premier League and Team GB, provides online resources to help people in sport recognise when…
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Hewett and Reid into last eight of US Open singles
British duo Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid have both reached the men’s wheelchair singles quarter-finals at the US Open after winning their last-16 matches on Wednesday. It is a strong showing for the pair, who are among the leading names in wheelchair tennis and are also chasing a sixth US Open doubles title together as…
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Arsenal are passing every test – and Odegaard is in form of his life
Arsenal’s captain Martin Odegaard has started the new season in outstanding form, playing a key role as the club builds on last term’s Premier League title triumph. The 27-year-old Norwegian scored the winning goal in a 1-0 Champions League victory away to Napoli, continuing a run of decisive contributions that has manager Mikel Arteta and…