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Golfers Are Split on DeChambeau's Open Penalty
The R&A gave DeChambeau two strokes for stomping rough. Reports of a Trump call followed. The golf world is split.
Read »France Banned Kids From Social Media. Now Comes Enforcement.
France's parliament banned social media for under-15s — but removed the enforcement mechanism from the final bill.
Tour de France Doping Tests Are Now Happening at 2 AM
Anti-doping officers woke Tour contenders at 2 AM this week. No positives yet. A real fight over whether it's justified.
The $111B Hollywood Merger Is on Hold
Studios say they need scale to survive. State AGs say they're buying a monopoly. A federal judge just paused the deal.
WTA Now Requires a Gene Test for Every Player
The WTA requires a one-time gene test from every player. Supporters say it's fair. Critics call it a ban on trans women.
He Sat for the Anthem at Wrigley. Someone Hit Him.
A Cubs fan slapped a stranger for sitting during the national anthem. The video has 2 million people arguing.
A WNBA Coach Called Angel Reese a 'Protected Species'
Sandy Brondello says it's Australian slang. Angel Reese called it discrimination. The WNBA suspended Brondello one game.
Baseball Banned AI From the Dugout. Not Everyone Agrees.
MLB pulled real-time AI pitch-calling from dugout tablets this week. The teams that were using it think the ban misses the point.
The Tates Are in Jail. No One Agrees What It Means.
UK prosecutors want Andrew and Tristan Tate on 59 charges. Their attorney calls it a political hit.
Spain Won the World Cup. The Debate Over How Is Starting.
Spain held Argentina to zero shots on goal in 120 minutes. Critics can't agree on whether that's brilliant or broken.
The Odyssey Opened Big. The Fight Around It Hasn't Ended.
Nolan cast Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy. It drew a culture-war boycott, got 95% on RT, and opened to $124M.
Trump Threatens Licenses After Networks Skip His Speech
ABC and NBC skipped Trump's election address. Now he wants their broadcast licenses revoked.
World Cup Final: Trump Presents Trophy, U.S. Anthem Plays
Spain plays Argentina Sunday. Trump will co-present the trophy, and Jennifer Hudson will sing the U.S. national anthem.
12 States Sue to Block Hollywood's Biggest Merger
California AG Rob Bonta and 11 states want to stop the Paramount–Warner Bros. deal that the Trump DOJ already approved.
Trump Called FIFA's President. FIFA Reversed the Red Card.
The Balogun suspension flip has critics saying FIFA is no longer a neutral arbiter. FIFA says its rules allowed it.
The World Cup Gets a Halftime Show
The 2026 final gets history's first World Cup halftime show — and a debate about what the sport is for.
AI Character Tilly Norwood Lands Her First Film Lead
Particle6's AI-generated actress will headline "Misaligned." Hollywood is divided on what that means for performers.
Nolan's Odyssey Premieres to Raves and Controversy
Critics at the London premiere called it Nolan's best work. Pre-release audiences had a different set of questions.
LeBron James Is Negotiating With the Lakers
ESPN insiders say he's back. His agent says 10-12 teams called. LeBron says he doesn't know.
Was That Really Shakira at the World Cup?
Fans convinced someone stood in for Shakira at the World Cup opening. A forehead scar says otherwise.