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“NBA Free Agency 2025: Live Coverage, Latest Buzz & Rumors — LeBron James Opts In with Lakers!”

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  With the 2024-25 NBA season and draft now in the books, the spotlight shifts squarely to free agency. After the Oklahoma City Thunder cemented their dominance, the rest of the league is scrambling to make moves in hopes of knocking them off the throne. Major changes are already underway. The Phoenix Suns shook the league by trading superstar Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and the No. 10 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft (Khaman Maluach). Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have initiated a roster shakeup of their own, sending Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers and Kristaps Porziņģis to the Atlanta Hawks. In another key development, LeBron James has reportedly picked up his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, expressing his desire to contend for another championship as the Lakers look to balance winning now with building for the future. Other big names possibly hitting the market include James Harden, Julius Randle, Myles...

Max Verstappen crashes out in stunning Austrian GP upset

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Max Verstappen was dramatically eliminated from the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix in a first-lap crash, dealing a severe blow to his championship ambitions. 🏁 What happened On June 29, 2025, following a delayed start due to Carlos Sainz’s Williams stalling and catching fire during the formation lap, the race finally began around 15:15 local time. On the opening lap at Turn 3, Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli locked his brakes and collided with the rear of Verstappen’s Red Bull. Both cars were eliminated instantly. The crash also ended Verstappen’s impressive 31‑race points-scoring streak—his first non-finish since the 2024 Australian GP. Aftermath & Consequences Verstappen labelled the incident “unlucky” and considered it a racing incident, saying, “no one does these things on purpose” and that Antonelli is a “very big talent”. Stewards ruled Antonelli fully at fault: he received a three‑place grid drop and two penalty points for the upcoming British GP at Silverstone. Post-race, Versta...

2025 Wimbledon Draw: Alcaraz, Gauff Handed Eye-Catching First-Round Matchups

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  Carlos Alcaraz is set to launch his quest for a third straight Wimbledon title by taking on the fiery Fabio Fognini in the first round at Centre Court on Monday, as he aims to extend his career-best 18-match winning streak. The singles draw for this year’s grass-court Grand Slam was revealed on Friday, setting up intriguing potential men’s quarterfinal matchups: top seed Jannik Sinner could meet No. 7 Lorenzo Musetti; No. 4 Jack Draper might face No. 6 Novak Djokovic, a seven-time Wimbledon champion; No. 2 Alcaraz is on track for a showdown with No. 8 Holger Rune; and No. 3 Alexander Zverev could take on No. 5 Taylor Fritz. In the women’s draw, No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka could face No. 6 Madison Keys, and No. 4 Jasmine Paolini may meet No. 5 Zheng Qinwen in the top half. The bottom half features No. 2 Coco Gauff, who opens against Dayana Yastremska and could meet either No. 8 Iga Swiatek or 2022 champion Elena Rybakina, while No. 3 Jessica Pegula might face 17-year-old rising star Mir...

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Are Married Lauren Sánchez shared the news of their wedding on Friday night via Instagram, using her new name, Lauren Sánchez Bezos.

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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Marry in Lavish Venetian Celebration Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have officially tied the knot in a stunning ceremony in Venice, Italy. The Amazon founder and his fiancée of several years confirmed their marriage on Friday night with an Instagram post from Sánchez, who appeared radiant in a lace wedding gown next to a tuxedo-clad Bezos. She posted under the name Lauren Sánchez Bezos. The intimate yet extravagant ceremony took place on the lush island of San Giorgio, overlooking the Doge’s Palace. About 200 guests—dressed to the nines—arrived by motorboat to the picturesque venue. Cheers erupted from onlookers across the lagoon as Matteo Bocelli, son of the famed tenor Andrea Bocelli, serenaded the couple with a heartfelt love song. The wedding marked the second marriage for both Bezos and Sánchez and capped off a glitzy three-day celebration that drew global attention—and some criticism. Guests began arriving earlier in the week via private jets and yach...

Mariska Hargitay Reveals She Discovered Her Biological Father Through a Jayne Mansfield Superfan

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  Mariska Hargitay's documentary My Mom Jayne is a deeply personal journey to understand her mother, Hollywood icon Jayne Mansfield, through heartfelt conversations with her siblings. When Hargitay was just three years old, Mansfield tragically died in a car accident. Hargitay, seated in the back with her brothers, survived after being found under a seat—nearly overlooked until one of her siblings asked, “Where’s Mariska?” This haunting memory anchors the emotional core of the film, which Hargitay presents with a blend of sorrow and gratitude. Best known for her long-running role as Olivia Benson on Law & Order: SVU , Hargitay takes a different approach in her directorial debut. Rather than consulting biographers or Hollywood historians, she chooses intimacy: candid conversations with her three older siblings, interwoven with archival footage of Mansfield's glamorous public life. As the film unfolds, a striking contrast emerges between the glitzy, flirtatious persona Mansf...

Matty Healy Sends Conflicting Political Signals as The 1975 Launch Glastonbury Headline Performance

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  “I know I’m supposed to be a rockstar, but this is really scary and I’m really nervous,” confessed Matty Healy to the crowd of over 100,000 on Friday night. The 1975 frontman brought his trademark charisma to the Pyramid Stage as the band launched the first headline set of this year’s Glastonbury Festival. With heartfelt moments and playful self-deprecation, Healy addressed the audience between crowd-pleasing performances of fan favorites like “Chocolate,” “About You,” and “Somebody Else.” Cradling a pint in one hand, he kicked off the hour-and-a-half set with his usual blend of charm and irony. “It’s hard to know when I’m being sincere on stage,” he quipped. “But what this moment is making me realize is… yeah, I probably am the best. Probably the best songwriter of my generation,” he joked, grinning.

Indiana Fever fend off late surge from Dallas Wings to secure victory without Caitlin Clark in the lineup.

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  DALLAS — Without Caitlin Clark once again, the Indiana Fever leaned on their current stars to avoid another late-game collapse. Kelsey Mitchell delivered a standout performance with 32 points and seven assists, while Aliyah Boston added 21 points, helping the Fever edge out the Dallas Wings 94-86 at American Airlines Center. Natasha Howard contributed a crucial double-double — 15 points and 13 rebounds — including several key buckets after Dallas claimed its first lead with just under 5:30 remaining. Coming off a disappointing home loss to the Los Angeles Sparks the night before, Indiana responded with grit to even their record at 8-8. Three Key Takeaways from Friday’s Win: Fever Secure Win Without Caitlin Clark The game was relocated to American Airlines Center to showcase the anticipated first professional showdown between Caitlin Clark and Dallas’ Paige Bueckers. The Wings sold out the 20,000-seat arena — a franchise record. However, excitement cooled after Clark missed Thursd...

"Simone Biles in heated exchange with swimmer amid transgender controversy"

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Simone Biles and Riley Gaines Clash Over Transgender Participation in Women’s Sports A heated exchange has erupted between gymnast Simone Biles and swimmer Riley Gaines over the contentious issue of transgender athletes competing in women’s sports. Biles, a seven-time Olympic gold medalist, criticized Gaines on X (formerly Twitter), calling her “sick” and stating: “Bully someone your own size, which would ironically be a male.” Her comments came in response to a post from Gaines reacting to a photo shared by the Minnesota State High School League showing the Chaplin Park girls’ team celebrating a state championship win. Gaines implied that the team’s success was due to a transgender player, writing: “To be expected when your star player is a boy.” The post triggered speculation online about the identity of the supposed transgender athlete. Biles responded strongly, accusing Gaines of targeting trans athletes because of a personal loss. “You’re truly sick, all of this campaigning becaus...