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FIFA reversed course on World Cup ticket pricing this week after widespread backlash from fans around the world, introducing a limited number of $60 seats for loyal supporters, per ESPN. The change follows outrage over initial plans that listed some tickets, including those for the final, at prices exceeding $4,000. The governing body confirmed Tuesday […]

Robert Lewandowski’s future at Barcelona suddenly feels less predictable. The veteran striker has held positive discussions with MLS side Chicago Fire, opening the door to a possible move to the United States once his contract expires at the end of the season, per BBC. Sources indicate the conversations left a strong impression on both sides. […]

Simu Liu’s engagement to Allison Hsu came with a sparkle that went far beyond the ring. While the diamond sealed the moment, a carefully planned surprise added a deeply personal touch that Liu knew would resonate with his future wife. Nearly seven months after proposing, the actor shared the story behind that surprise during an […]

Lionel Messi’s brief but highly anticipated visit to India delivered spectacle, star power, and chaos, but it stopped short of what many fans hoped for, a full football match, per Gulte. The Argentina and Inter Miami icon wrapped up a packed three day tour that included stops in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi, drawing massive […]

With Marty Supreme set for a Christmas Day release and the New York Knicks riding momentum into the NBA Cup Finals, Timothée Chalamet found himself in familiar territory this week. The actor stopped by Carmelo Anthony’s 7 PM in Brooklyn podcast for an hour-long conversation that bounced between basketball, New York culture, and life experiences. […]

Timothée Chalamet knew the moment would land as playful on camera, but the nerves behind it felt real. The actor joined Kendrick Lamar for a car ride tied to Apple Music’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show rollout, a sleek black and white clip released by the NFL. Early in the video, Chalamet cracked, “My life […]

Streamer PlaqueBoyMax walked away with more than bragging rights after stepping on the court with former WNBA star Liz Cambage over the weekend. He earned a date night agreement after edging out Cambage in a competitive one on one matchup that quickly went viral across social media, per Complex. The two squared off in a […]

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has never shied away from responsibility, but his latest comments revealed a more vulnerable side. Speaking candidly about last summer’s transfer window, Fernandes admitted it stung to realize the club appeared indifferent about whether he stayed or left amid heavy interest from Saudi side Al-Hilal, per BBC. The Portugal international […]

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun walked away from Monday night’s 128-125 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets with mixed emotions. The defeat stung, but the matchup gave him another measuring stick against Nikola Jokic, the player he often gets compared to and the one behind his “Baby Joker” nickname. Sengun made it clear that the […]

Bronny James continues to navigate the early spotlight of his NBA career, and now, that attention has spilled beyond basketball. Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty returned this week with his long-awaited “First Day Out” track, and one lyric quickly sparked chatter across sports and hip-hop circles, per HotNewHipHop. James already faces constant scrutiny as he works […]

Former Utah State basketball standout Jarred Shaw avoided the harshest possible outcome in his Indonesian drug case, receiving a prison sentence instead of the death penalty, per Complex. An Indonesian court sentenced Shaw, 35, to 26 months in prison on Wednesday after finding him guilty of drug possession, according to Andscape. Shaw, who most recently […]

World Series champion Tyler Glasnow added a different kind of ring to his resume this week. The Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher shared on Instagram that he married longtime partner Meghan Murphy, posting beachside wedding photos and captioning the moment with an infinity symbol, the NYPost reports. The ceremony capped off a whirlwind stretch for Glasnow, […]

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have turned Wrexham into one of soccer’s most recognizable modern stories, but the business side of that rise now carries sharper consequences. As reports link Wrexham to another lucrative pre-season friendly with Manchester United, financial experts continue to stress that the club’s long-term value hinges on results, not sentiment. Speaking […]

For Chris Paul and Paige Bueckers, mutual respect came naturally. One sits deep into a Hall of Fame level NBA career. The other just wrapped a rookie WNBA season that already carried historic weight. When their paths crossed through a business partnership, the basketball conversation followed quickly, USAToday reports. Paul, a 20-year NBA veteran, knows […]

Sherrone Moore’s unraveling week keeps expanding after an OnlyFans model claimed he jumped into her messages while juggling a growing list of controversies, per NYPost. The former Michigan football coach already dealt with scrutiny over his online habits, his social circles and an arrest tied to an assault investigation. Now another layer has formed around […]

A major legal shift hit WWE after the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland allowed most claims in the “Ring Boys” lawsuit to move forward, per DICELLO LEVITT. Judge James K. Bredar determined that the survivors presented enough detail about WWE’s duty and knowledge to justify the next phase. The ruling keeps the […]

Christian Pulisic’s rise at Milan has reshaped the club’s entire attack, and his contract situation now sits at the center of every conversation at Milanello. Italian reports note that both sides have pushed negotiations forward for months, yet one major request continues to steer every meeting, per WorldSoccerTalk. Pulisic’s evolution into Milan’s most threatening forward […]

Mohamed Salah’s frustration at Liverpool reached a new level after he told reporters the club had “thrown him under the bus” during a stretch where he came off the bench for a third straight match, per soccer365. His comments after the 3-3 draw at Leeds United created immediate tension as he claimed his relationship with […]

Angel Reese turned a regular NBA night into a full relationship headline. The Chicago Sky star walked into Wendell Carter Jr.’s game wearing a custom Orlando Magic jersey stitched with “My Man” on the back, paired with denim, heels, a neck tie, and a cap, per Yahoo. Fans immediately lit up social media because the […]

Jared McCain does not bother hiding his love for Michael Jackson. After torching James Madison for 30 points during his Duke days, he gave a simple explanation for his hot hand. James Madison can go ahead and blame Michael Jackson for Jared McCain’s 30-point performance tonight. “You rock my world” set the vibes from the […]

The Skate Board Association hit a major checkpoint in its push toward reshaping professional skateboarding. The league, co-founded by Gary Payton II, Sheldon Lewis, and Royce Campbell, introduced the identities and mascots for its first six teams, giving fans a real look at the world’s first co-ed, equal-pay skate league as it moves toward its […]

The Met is putting serious star power in charge of fashion’s biggest night, with Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman set to share co-chair duties for the 2026 Gala. A music icon, a Grand Slam champion and an Oscar winner all taking the reins together turns an already massive event into must-watch culture, per APNews. […]

Jalen Brunson lit up the Raptors on Tuesday night as the Knicks punched their ticket to the Emirates NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas. He erupted for 20 in the opening quarter and finished with 35, setting the tone as New York put six players in double figures on another strong night for a team […]

A’ja Wilson keeps stacking milestones. Her fourth MVP and the Las Vegas Aces’ third title in four seasons crowned a dominant 2025 run, and the Associated Press honored her as Female Athlete of the Year for the first time, per ESPN. She soaked it in, grateful for the company she joined and the impact she […]

Matt Barnes reached a breaking point with the rumors swirling around his name. The former NBA forward jumped on Instagram to clear the air, telling fans that he never lost money to an AI model on a dating app and never filed a lawsuit about it, PEOPLE reports. The story spread fast online, but Barnes […]

LeBron James has authored countless moments that showcase his rare scoring power, but one performance still sits at the top of his list. When a fan on the Mind the Game podcast asked which game made him feel the most “on fire,” James went straight to 2007, per BleacherReport. He chose Game 5 of the […]

LeBron James has crossed paths with countless greats, yet few left a mark on him the way Derrick Rose did. While Rose wrapped up a sixteen year NBA run last season, his imprint still shows up in every conversation about players who reshaped the sport. James made sure the world remembered that influence during a […]

Paige Bueckers is stepping into entrepreneurship with Chris Paul as the two launch Ragerz, a bold new snack flavor under Paul’s Good Eat’n brand. The collaboration started when CEO April Siler asked Paul to find someone who could bring authenticity and energy to a new product, PEOPLE reports. He immediately thought of Bueckers, who continues […]

A’ja Wilson walked through the Las Vegas Aces championship parade with a golden glove that told the whole world exactly what she accomplished. Not a typical prop, but the Infinity Gauntlet worn by Marvel villain Thanos. Under each of the six stones, Wilson wrote one honor from her historic 2025 season. It turned into the […]

Sydney Sweeney did not expect a script to shake her the way Christy Martin’s story did. Director David Michôd sent it to her in March 2024, and she read it on a flight to Barcelona. “I was very surprised I didn’t know who she was,” Sweeney said. That shock quickly turned into a pull she […]

A’ja Wilson owns a level of dominance that goes beyond basketball. TIME named her its 2025 Athlete of the Year, a choice that marks more than a milestone in her own career, per BET. It signals a shift in how American sports view Black women who elevate a league with power, presence, and results that […]

GloRilla lit up X with a clip that pulled both hip hop fans and NBA followers straight into her world. The Memphis star bounced around the room in a silly groove to her track “Special” while Brandon Ingram watched from the couch. The video lasted only 15 seconds, yet it set the internet spinning since […]

Stephen A. Smith did not hold back when he addressed Max Kellerman’s recent explanation about their First Take split. Kellerman discussed the topic during a conversation with Bill Simmons, which prompted Smith to examine the comments and react in detail on his Straight Shooter show. Smith said he first laughed for “the last 36 hours” […]

Lay’s charged into the FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight with a celebrity squad that instantly grabs attention. Lionel Messi, Alexia Putellas, Sir David Beckham, Thierry Henry and Steve Carell anchor the brand’s newest “No Lay’s, No Game” campaign as they argue, joke and push each other to host the biggest watch party of the year, […]

Ice Cube shut down a viral post that tried to drag him into the never-ending LeBron James and Michael Jordan debate, per Heavy. The @Hoopss account on X, which has hundreds of thousands of followers, shared a fake update that claimed Cube mocked comparisons between the two icons. The post offered no source, no real […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder keep stacking wins, and their 21-1 start now places them in a rare conversation. Only the 2016 Warriors know what it feels like to chase a number that large, and Draymond Green stepped forward this week to remind everyone how much sacrifice goes into a pursuit that intense. He watched his […]

Ariana Grande and Adam Sandler crossed paths for a wide ranging conversation about acting, transformation, and the unexpected emotional weight in their most memorable characters, per Variety. Grande entered the interview with praise for Sandler’s new role in “Jay Kelly,” but she quickly circled back to the performance that shaped her childhood, Bobby Boucher from […]

Max Kellerman has lived with one of the most replayed debate clips in sports media for six years, and he still refuses to budge. The moment came in 2019, when he told Stephen A. Smith he wanted Andre Iguodala, not Steph Curry, taking a wide-open shot with everything on the line. Viewers roasted the take. […]

GloRilla decided to let fans peek into her world a little more than usual. In a new sit down with Complex, the Memphis star spoke on rumors that have followed her for months, from questions about her connection to Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram to whispers about how often she shows up courtside at games. […]