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LA Lakers sold to ex-Disney head Bob Iger, Josh Kushner
The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly been sold to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for more than $12 billion, a record for any NBA team in history and a total that is believed to be among the highest valuations of any North American sports franchise. The deal, first reported by ESPN, is worth an estimated…
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Arsenal reignite interest in Aston Villa’s Konsa
Arsenal have renewed their pursuit of Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa after an earlier summer approach failed to produce a deal. The Premier League champions are seeking to strengthen their defence following the signing of Bruno Guimaraes, with Konsa’s ability to play in different positions viewed as a major attraction. Villa value the 28-year-old England…
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GODFLESH Announces New Album ‘Decay’, Shares ‘Living/Ending’ Single
Godflesh have announced their tenth and penultimate album, ‘Decay’, due for release on 25 September 2026 through Relapse Records, alongside the new single ‘Living/Ending’. The release matters as it marks another major chapter for the influential industrial metal band, formed 38 years ago by Justin Broadrick and bassist Ben Green. The six-track album was drawn…
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Rangers seek striker & are ‘playing with fire’ in defence
Rangers are looking to strengthen their forward line after Youssef Chermiti suffered a long-term anterior cruciate ligament injury, while manager Derek McInnes has also warned that injuries have left his defence short of options. The setback is significant because Chermiti had been expected to play an important role this season and Rangers are preparing for…
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Australia’s brightest young talents are on the move and it bodes well for the Socceroos | Jack Snape
Australia’s post-World Cup transfer activity is highlighted as a positive sign for the Socceroos, with several young internationals securing moves that could accelerate their development before January’s Asian Cup. Nestory Irankunda is nearing a switch from Watford to Sporting Lisbon, while Lucas Herrington is expected to join Premier League newcomers Hull City from Colorado Rapids.…
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Spies in the Woods: Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys on Their Emmy Nominations, Watching ‘Widow’s Bay’ and That ‘Diplomat’ Cliffhanger
Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys will attend this year’s Emmys as nominees for separate projects, marking a notable milestone for the long-term couple after their earlier awards-season association with “The Americans”. Russell is nominated for playing a morally conflicted ambassador in “The Diplomat”, while Rhys is recognised for roles in “Widow’s Bay” and “The Beast…
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Bob Iger Buys L.A. Lakers In Big Bucks Post-Disney Slam Dunk
Former Disney chief executive Bob Iger and Thrive Capital founder Josh Kushner have bought a controlling interest in the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 billion, according to Deadline. The deal would set a record valuation for a sports team and places two prominent investors in charge of one of the NBA’s best-known franchises. They acquire…
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New York City Council investigating prediction markets’ marketing practices
The New York City Council announced Wednesday that it is investigating four prediction markets for alleged “predatory marketing practices” targeting young people. Council Speaker Julie Menin sent letters to Polymarket, Kalshi, Coinbase and Gemini Titan on Monday, requesting more information about their advertising in New York City. In a statement shared by her office on…
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5 Things We Learned From NBA YoungBoy’s Interview With Funny Marco
NBA YoungBoy discussed his future, health and personal life in an interview with Funny Marco, recorded in South Korea. – He said he does not intend to live in the United States again, describing South Korea as safe and clean. – He revealed that a doctor diagnosed him with a swollen/enlarged heart while he was…