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SportsNBA Players Union Launches Commercial Brand Plyrs Untd
The NBA players union launched Plyrs Untd, a consumer-facing brand replacing Think450, with an Own the Game campaign narrated by Kyrie Irving and featuring Stephen Curry and Jalen Brunson.
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SportsDeschamps Calls MetLife Stadium Pitch 'Really Tough' on Players' Muscles
France coach Didier Deschamps called MetLife Stadium's pitch "really tough" on players' muscles after beating Senegal 3-1, joining Vinícius Júnior in criticizing the surface FIFA insists is in "excellent condition."
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SportsThunder Trade Aaron Wiggins to Hawks for Two Second-Round Picks
Oklahoma City agreed to trade Aaron Wiggins to the Hawks for two second-round picks, a move that trims the Thunder's projected luxury-tax bill from roughly $213 million to $152 million.
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SportsIran Hold 10-Man Belgium to 0-0 Draw at the World Cup
Iran held 10-man Belgium to a 0-0 draw in 2026 World Cup Group G on June 21, with goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand making seven saves after Nathan Ngoy's red card.
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CultureSZA Says AI Models Trained on 238 of Her Songs, Calls Out Diplo Over Suno
SZA posted on Instagram that AI models were trained on 238 of her songs and accused producer Diplo of holding Suno equity to train it on Black artists' work — a claim Diplo's rep did not address.
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TechnologyLEGO Technic Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear Megacar Arrives July 4 at $449.99
LEGO's 4,104-piece Technic Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear Megacar (42232) costs $449.99 and reaches general sale July 4. A drivable life-size build hit 111 km/h at Goodwood, doubling the prior LEGO record.
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SportsDevin Booker Changes Jersey Number From No. 1 to No. 15 to Honor His Father
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker is switching from No. 1 to No. 15 to honor his father Melvin, revealed in a Father's Day video. He wore 15 winning Olympic gold in 2020 and 2024.
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SneakersSupreme Drops Eight Summer 2026 Graphic Tees on June 25
Supreme releases eight Summer 2026 graphic tees on June 25, with artwork tributing Lil B and skate illustrator Sean Cliver, a Last Supper rework, and a Paris Is Burning graphic.
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SportsCabo Verde Holds Uruguay to a 2-2 Draw at the World Cup
World Cup debutants Cabo Verde held Uruguay to a 2-2 draw in Miami on June 21, with Kevin Pina and Helio Varela on target, leaving the nation of 500,000 with two points and a real shot at the knockout rounds.
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SportsSerena Williams Accepts a Wimbledon 2026 Singles Wild Card
Serena Williams accepted a wild card into the Wimbledon 2026 women's singles draw, announced June 21 — her first singles appearance at a major since the 2022 US Open, at age 44.
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CultureToy Story 5 Posts $160 Million Opening Weekend, a Franchise Record
Toy Story 5 opened to $160 million domestically — the biggest debut in franchise history and the largest of 2026 — for a $312 million global start against a reported $250 million budget.
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Sports2026 NBA Draft Begins June 23 as Wizards Weigh Dybantsa and Peterson for No. 1 Pick
The 2026 NBA Draft opens June 23 with Washington holding the No. 1 pick and a genuine debate at the top: ESPN's final big board ranks Kansas guard Darryn Peterson ahead of BYU wing AJ Dybantsa.