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Texas Tech overcomes Oklahoma dynasty to reach WCWS finals

June 8, 2025

After Oklahoma ties the score in the top of the seventh, Lauren Allred comes through for Texas Tech to win the game and shock the Sooners. (0:58) Open Extended Reactions OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma's magical championship run is over. But just as Texas Tech coach Gerry Glasco predicted, the Sooners didn't go out easily — […]

USA Gymnastics president-CEO Li Li Leung to step down in Dec.

June 8, 2025

Open Extended Reactions Li Li Leung, who deftly guided USA Gymnastics back from the brink of collapse in the wake of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal, is stepping down at the end of the year. The decision, which USA Gymnastics announced Thursday, comes with the organization in a far different place than it was […]

As WorldPride comes to DC, queer community vows to be ‘louder than ever’

June 8, 2025

As WorldPride comes to DC, queer community vows to be 'louder than ever' Show Caption Hide Caption Organizers say political pressure is motivation to continue celebrating Pride Organizers say political pressure is motivation to continue organizing and celebrating Pride, although some corporate support dwindles. WASHINGTON − In 1975, Deacon Maccubbin was chatting with buddies at […]

Danish heartbreak offered glimpse into NI future

June 8, 2025

International Friendly: Denmark v Northern Ireland Venue: Parken Stadium, Copenhagen Date: Saturday, 7 June Kick-off: 18:00 BST Coverage: Watch live on BBC iPlayer and BBC Two NI, listen on BBC Sounds and follow live text commentary & in-play clips on the BBC Sport website Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Northern Ireland's last visit to Copenhagen will always […]

2025 NBA draft withdrawal deadline questions: NIL, Florida, Danny Wolf

June 6, 2025

Brian Windhorst explains why draft week could define the NBA offseason and why Giannis might be the first domino to fall. (1:20) Open Extended Reactions The biggest deadline in the 2025 NBA draft process and the final noteworthy date of the college basketball offseason came and went Wednesday, as the NCAA deadline for players to […]

Kanye West’s New Bianca Censori Moment Mirrors His Steamy Kim Kardashian Era

June 6, 2025

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Adam Silver: NBA All-Star game will feature ‘some form of USA against the world’ format

June 6, 2025

NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed on Wednesday a new All-Star format that's been floated since the disaster that was February's All-Star tournament. Next season's game will feature a USA vs. the world format. Silver announced the decision while speaking on FS1's "Breakfast Ball." Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The format will debut on NBC in the first […]

Team USA Recap: Blevins Scores Another XCO World Cup…

June 5, 2025

MOUNTAIN BIKE UCI MTB World Cup: Bielsko-Biala, Poland (May 16-18) – It was a challenging weekend in the mountains of southern Poland for the opening round of the UCI DH World Cup, held in snowy, rainy conditions at Szczyrk Mountain Resort. Anna Newkirk (Frameworks Racing/5DEV) was the top-placing American overall, taking 2nd in the elite […]

Why Alabama football could have a head start on pitched SEC vs. Big Ten scheduling pact

June 5, 2025

Why Alabama football could have a head start on pitched SEC vs. Big Ten scheduling pact MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. — Brian Kelly wants SEC football teams to play Big Ten teams. Speaking to a scrum of reporters at SEC Spring Meetings, the LSU football coach said a regular-season scheduling pact between the Big Ten and […]

Blake Lively backed by advocacy groups in legal fight with Justin Baldoni over #MeToo speech law

June 4, 2025

Blake Lively’s push to dismiss Justin Baldoni’s defamation countersuit is drawing support from several advocacy groups, who say the case threatens a hard-won legal protection for people who speak out about sexual harassment and misconduct. Equal Rights Advocates, a San Francisco–based legal nonprofit that advocates for gender equity and workplace protections, filed an amicus brief […]