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Spain basketball star Megan DiLeo weighs in on Caitlin Clark’s World Cup bench role ahead of semifinal
Spain’s Megan DiLeo has dismissed the idea that Caitlin Clark coming off the bench gives Spain any edge ahead of their FIBA Women’s World Cup semifinal in Berlin on Saturday. USA coach Kara Lawson has started veteran Chelsea Gray ahead of Clark at point guard throughout the tournament despite Clark’s superior statistics, but DiLeo insisted…
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The Sidemen Rep Arcade Signs Max Fosh, Friends From Work & More Ahead Of Europe’s First Creator Upfront
Arcade, the management company behind YouTube collective The Sidemen, has relaunched as a broader entertainment business and signed a raft of new creators, including comedian Max Fosh, collective Friends From Work, and restaurant channel Fallow Chefs, ahead of hosting Europe’s first creator media “upfront” event in London. The move signals an industry shift towards treating…
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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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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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KATSEYE, Turnstile, Rosalía and Gracie Abrams Tapped as Musical Guests For ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 52
KATSEYE, Turnstile, Rosalía and Gracie Abrams have been confirmed as musical guests for the first four episodes of Saturday Night Live’s 52nd season, with hosts Jalen Brunson, Dakota Johnson, Shane Gillis and Inde Navarrette rounding out the line-up. The season opens on 26 September with NBA star Jalen Brunson hosting for the first time and…
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Sydney Sweeney Goes Nude in Provocative Ad for Novig Sports Betting App
Sydney Sweeney has fronted a nude promotional campaign for Novig, a sports prediction market app, and revealed she has joined the company as a strategic partner and equity holder rather than simply acting as a paid endorser. The advert sees her pose with sporting equipment such as footballs, basketballs and a hockey net, and appear…
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NFL legend Edgerrin James seeks support for son Jizzle amid unspecified substance abuse battle
NFL Hall of Famer Edgerrin James has made a public appeal for support for his 21-year-old son, Jizzle James, who he says is struggling with substance abuse. The former Indianapolis Colts running back posted an Instagram Story asking anyone who encounters his son to show him kindness rather than give him money or valuables, warning…
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Motörhead to Receive Exhibition at Punk Rock Museum
The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas will open an exhibition dedicated to Motörhead on Friday 2 October, honouring the band’s late frontman Lemmy Kilmister. Although best known for driving the rise of heavy metal, Lemmy also played bass for The Damned and remained a committed supporter of the punk scene for decades, making the…
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NVIDIA’s DLSS 5 adds subtle details to NBA 2K27, but demands a lot more power
NVIDIA’s new DLSS 5 AI upscaling technology has made its debut in NBA 2K27, and according to Engadget’s hands-on testing, its visual improvements are subtle rather than transformative. Unlike leaked footage from other games showing overcooked, unnatural results, the feature adds modest texture detail to player skin and slightly improves shadow realism, though the difference…
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Team USA basketball survives scare against Italy in FIBA Women’s World Cup, secures quarterfinal berth
Team USA’s women’s basketball team narrowly beat Italy 55-52 in a tense FIBA Women’s World Cup group-stage match, avoiding what would have been a major upset. The Americans led by 11 points after the first quarter but were pushed hard by an Italian side that took a lead in the fourth quarter before a potential…