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With ‘F1,’ rising star Damson Idris enters Hollywood’s fast lane
Damson Idris was trying to tune out the noise, but that’s a little difficult at…
Shane Gillis to host ESPN’s award ceremony, the ESPYS
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shane Gills will host ESPN’s annual awards show, the ESPYS, the…
WTA Ventures and Tennis Channel agree to a 6-year rights deal through 2032
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The women’s professional tennis tour and Tennis Channel announced Wednesday…
SiriusXM launches 24/7 pro wrestling channel on July 1
Pro wrestling has gone from a once a week show on SiriusXM to having its…
Super Bowl halftime performer arrested after police say he held flag stating ‘Sudan and Free Gaza.’
A performer at Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance in February has been arrested after…
Super Bowl halftime performer charged for running on field with ‘Sudan and Free Gaza’ flag
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Super Bowl halftime show performer was charged Thursday with two…
Search and annoy: Harrington, NBC’s Maltbie caught in tiff over lost ball at US Senior Open
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A video of Padraig Harrington arguing with NBC on-course reporter…
‘F1’ opens with $55 million, delivering Apple its biggest big-screen hit
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple has its first box-office hit. “F1 The Movie” debuted with…
Wimbledon brings out David Beckham, Maria Sharapova and other stars on Day 1
LONDON (AP) — David Beckham and Maria Sharapova were among the stars of sports and…
EA Sports and 2K hint at revival of college basketball video games
Developers EA Sports and 2K Games have hinted at the revival of college basketball video…
Erie Seawolves will be renamed the Moon Mammoths after being picked for rebranding by John Oliver
NEW YORK (AP) — The Detroit Tigers’ Double-A Erie Seawolves will be renamed the Erie…
Olivia Rodrigo, John Cena and other celebrities make their way to Wimbledon’s Royal Box
LONDON (AP) — Olivia Rodrigo. John Cena. Dave Grohl. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas. There…
NBA stars to turn filmmakers at Summer League fest with Kevin Garnett, Mark Wahlberg and Deon Taylor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lights, camera, layup. The NBA Summer League is giving athletes another…
Quebec language watchdog now says it’s OK to use ‘go’ to support sports teams
MONTREAL — Quebec’s language watchdog has changed its tune on whether it’s acceptable to use…
Lewis Hamilton warns against rushing an ‘F1’ movie sequel after box-office success
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Lewis Hamilton says he just wants to enjoy the “F1” movie’s…
‘Grand welcome’: Calgary Stampede starts with parade led by country star Shania Twain
CALGARY — Country music superstar Shania Twain, in a white hat and white fringed jacket,…
BBC sacks a second ‘MasterChef’ host over claim he used racist language
LONDON (AP) — The BBC said Tuesday that longtime “MasterChef” host John Torode has been…
Book Review: Christine Brennan’s ‘On Her Game’ explores the Caitlin Clark Effect on the WNBA
“On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women’s Sports,” the title of USA…
B.C. boosts tax credit for developers of video games, virtual reality simulators
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is boosting a tax credit to help developers of…
Big East, ESPN reunite with 6-year media rights deal
The Big East Conference and ESPN announced a six-year digital media rights deal on Tuesday.…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the NBA 2K26 cover athlete after MVP, title-winning season
Hamilton’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the cover athlete of NBA 2K26 following his MVP and title-winning…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the NBA 2K26 cover athlete after MVP, title-winning season
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the cover athlete of NBA 2K26 following his MVP and title-winning season,…
Taylor Fritz credits girlfriend Morgan Riddle after Wimbledon win sends him to semifinal
LONDON (AP) — Morgan knows best, apparently. Taylor Fritz thought the motivational note he wrote…
NBA 2K26 launches Sept. 5 with Angel Reese and Carmelo Anthony featured on special editions
2K Games announced Wednesday that NBA 2K26 will be released on Sept. 5 and Angel…