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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.
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SportsMessi, Undav, and Jonathan David Lead 2026 World Cup Golden Boot Race at 3 Goals
Lionel Messi, Deniz Undav, and Jonathan David share the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot lead with three goals each, while Messi's hat trick against Algeria tied Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 World Cup goals.
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Daily RoundupThe Daily Roundup: World Cup Monday Slate, Nike Air Max 95 Woven Multi, Toy Story 5's $160M Opening, and Seedcamp's $320M Fund — June 22, 2026
Argentina meet Austria in a World Cup Group J showdown, the Nike Air Max 95 Woven 'Multi' arrives June 24 at $190, Toy Story 5 opens to $160M, and Seedcamp closes a $320M fund.
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SportsGames to Watch — Sunday, June 21: Sunday's done, Caitlin Clark headlines Monday
Sunday's slate is already final or in the late innings, so the focus shifts to Monday: Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever host the Phoenix Mercury at 8 PM ET on USA Network, and the 45-22 Braves open a series at San Diego at 10 PM ET on ESPN.
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SportsA'ja Wilson and Paige Bueckers Lead 2026 WNBA All-Star Fan Voting
A'ja Wilson tops the first 2026 WNBA All-Star fan-vote returns with 308,249 votes, just ahead of rookie Paige Bueckers at 298,027, as Caitlin Clark lands fifth ahead of the July 25 game in Chicago.
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Culture2026 BET Awards Set for June 28 as Lauryn Hill Receives Living Legend Icon Award
The 2026 BET Awards air June 28 from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, hosted by Druski. Cardi B leads with six nominations, and Lauryn Hill receives the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award.
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SportsWimbledon 2026 Begins June 29 With Record £64.2M ($86M) Purse, Alcaraz Out
Wimbledon 2026 begins June 29 with a record £64.2 million (~$86M) purse and a reshaped men's draw: 2025 runner-up Carlos Alcaraz is out with a wrist injury, leaving defending champion Jannik Sinner the favorite.
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SportsGermany Beats Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 on Undav's 94th-Minute Winner
Côte d'Ivoire led through Franck Kessié but conceded twice to substitute Deniz Undav — including a 94th-minute winner — as Germany won 2-1 to reach the World Cup round of 32.
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SportsJeremy Doku Criticised Over Plan to Leave World Cup for Child's Birth
Belgium and Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku plans to leave the World Cup in July for the birth of his first child — a decision an L'Équipe pundit called 'disgusting,' but that drew far more support than backlash.
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CultureWSJ Profiles How Charlamagne Tha God Mastered the Modern Media Era
A new WSJ feature charts how Charlamagne Tha God built a media empire beyond The Breakfast Club — the Black Effect Podcast Network, Black Privilege Publishing, Southland Stories, and a reported $200 million iHeart deal.
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CultureFear of God Unveils Its Essentials Summer 2026 Collection
Fear of God's Essentials Summer 2026 collection turns toward late summer with relaxed American sportswear and workwear — fleece, plaid flannels, and muted 'Concrete' and 'Deep Sea' colorways — out now at FWRD, PacSun, and SSENSE.
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CultureAcquired Podcast Hosts Break Down Disney's Acquisition Strategy in the WSJ
In a WSJ feature, Acquired podcast hosts Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal lay out Disney's core playbook: acquire the best IP — Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Fox — then control distribution through streaming.