FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Chelsea, Benfica advance to knockout stage as Groups C and D wrap upNew Foto - FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Chelsea, Benfica advance to knockout stage as Groups C and D wrap up

Two groups played their third and final matches at the Club World Cup on Tuesday, with Benfica and Chelsea punching their tickets to the knockout stage. Bayern Munich and Flamengo had both already clinched advancement. Here's how it all went down: Despite the constant pressure from Bayern Munich through almost 100 minutes, Benfica managed to maintain their brick-wall-like defense to protect their 1-0 lead. A 13th-minute goal from Andreas Schjelderup put Benfica on the board as Bayern dominated in all aspects but scoring. The German giants controlled 73% of the possession and fired 13 shots, with four on-frame. Benfica had seven shots with four on target, which proved sufficient for them to win the group with 7 points. Boca Juniors' 41 shots were not enough to break the deadlock with Auckland City despite being highly favored to win. With 10 of their attempts hitting the target, Boca got on the scoreboard due to an own goal from Auckland's Nathan Garrow in the 26th minute (thoughGarrow's heroicsalso kept Auckland in for the draw). Christian Thomas Gray eliminated the error with a goal for the club from New Zealand. Auckland shot three attempts on goal, with two on target to split the points. Chelsea took the lead in first-half stoppage time then added another two minutes later. The latter goal was striker Liam Delap's first with his new club after coming over on a £30 million signing from Ipswich Town earlier this month. Chelsea controlled possession so much that Tunis had more offsides calls than shots, and zero shots on goal. LAFC came so close to picking up its first win in the Club World Cup on its final night of group play. Dénis Bouanga scored the first goal of the night in the 84th minute after a slow back-and-forth where Flamengo missed several clear goal opportunities. But just two minutes later, Wallace Yan followed suit after he flew past a trio of defenders with a perfect equalizer. That gave Flamengo the Group D win, and set up a match with Bayern Munich next. LAFC will miss the knockout stage after finishing last in the group. 13' Benfica strikes first! 🔥Schjelderup with the opener! 🔴Watch the@FIFACWC| June 14 - July 13 | Every Game | Free |https://t.co/i0K4eUtwwb|#FIFACWC#TakeItToTheWorld#SLBBAYpic.twitter.com/yQFzQv7RoL — DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball)June 24, 2025 Rank Group C Record (W-D-L) Goal Differential Points 1 Benfica 2-1-0 7 7 2 Bayern Munich 2-0-1 10 6 3 Boca Juniors 0-2-1 -1 2 4 Auckland City 0-1-2 -16 1 Rank Group D Record (W-D-L) Goal Differential Points 1 Flamengo 2-1-0 4 7 2 Chelsea 2-0-1 2 6 3 ES Tunis 1-0-2 -3 3 4 LAFC 0-1-2 -3 1 Watch the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup for free on DAZN. Additionally, select FIFA Club World Cup games will air across TNT, TBS and TruTV. Group F: Borussia Dortmund vs. Ulsan HD at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati; 3 p.m. ET on DAZN Group F: Mamelodi Sundowns FC vs. Fluminense FC at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida; 3 p.m. ET on DAZN Group E: FC Internazionale Milano vs. CA River Plate at Lumen Field in Seattle; 9 p.m. ET on TNT/truTV/DAZN Group E: Urawa Red Diamonds vs. CF Monterrey at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California; 9 p.m. ET on DAZN

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FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Chelsea, Benfica advance to knockout stage as Groups C and D wrap up

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Chelsea, Benfica advance to knockout stage as Groups C and D wrap up Two groups played their third and final match...
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Braves stay hot and rally past skidding Mets on 97-degree night in NYNew Foto - Braves stay hot and rally past skidding Mets on 97-degree night in NY

NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Olson had three RBIs, including a tiebreaking single that capped a five-run sixth inning, and the Atlanta Braves rallied past the reeling New York Mets 7-4 on Tuesday night. Spencer Strider (3-5) overcame one rugged inning to win his third straight start, and the Braves took advantage of nine walks by six Mets pitchers. Atlanta, which has won nine of 12 overall, improved to 5-0 against its NL East rival this year — all in the past eight days. After getting an encouraging performance from starterFrankie Montas in his Mets debut,New York blew a 3-0 lead and lost for the 10th time in 11 games. Sidelined since spring training by a right lat strain, Montas struck out five in five shutout innings on a 97-degree night at Citi Field. But reliever Huascar Brazobán walked the first three batters in the sixth, and Atlanta pounced. Ozzie Albies delivered a sacrifice fly, and left-hander José Castillo (0-2) entered before pinch-hitter Eli White drove in a run with an infield single on a low line drive that glanced off the glove of diving third baseman Brett Baty. Michael Harris II was hit by a pitch, and No. 9 batter Nick Allen tied it 3-all with his third consecutive single after beginning the night with a .556 OPS. One out later, Olson gave the Braves a 5-3 lead with a two-run single off Reed Garrett. Olson and Austin Riley each added an RBI double in the eighth. Raisel Iglesias got two outs in the ninth for his ninth save in 13 chances. Strider lost his first five starts this season after returning from right elbow surgery. But he beat the Mets for the second time in six days, striking out eight in five innings of two-hit ball. The right-hander walked three in a 33-pitch fourth as the Mets scored three times. But after Baty's two-run single, they didn't get another hit until Jeff McNeil's one-out double in the ninth. Key moments After giving up an RBI double to Ronny Mauricio in the ninth, Iglesias retired Francisco Lindor with two on to end it. ... Harris got drilled in the right elbow by a 95 mph sinker and was removed in the bottom of the sixth. He is day to day. Key stat The game-time temperature was the hottest for a Mets home game since it was 98 degrees against Milwaukee at Shea Stadium in August 2001. Up next Mets RHP Clay Holmes (7-4, 3.04 ERA) pitches Wednesday night against 20-year-old righty Didier Fuentes (0-1, 7.20), who makes his second major league start for Atlanta. ___ AP MLB:https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

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June 25, 2025

Braves stay hot and rally past skidding Mets on 97-degree night in NY

Braves stay hot and rally past skidding Mets on 97-degree night in NY NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Olson had three RBIs, including a tiebreaking sin...
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Joe Marinelli, Soap Star on "General Hospital "and "Santa Barbara", Dead at 68

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Joe Marinelli has died at 68 His wife, Jean Marinelli, and agent Julie Smith both confirmed his death on Tuesday, June 24 He had been diagnosed with throat and stomach cancer a few years ago Joe Marinelli, a character actor best known for his work on various soap operas, has died. He was 68. Marinelli died of stomach cancer on Sunday, June 22, in Burbank, Calif., his wife Jean Marinelli toldThe Hollywood Reporter. His agent, Julie Smith, toldCNNthat Marinelli had been diagnosed and was living with throat and stomach cancer for a few years. Marinelli was known for his roles on NBC'sSanta Barbara,CBS'Guiding Light,ABC'sGeneral Hospital,Alexander Payne's 2004 filmSidewaysand more recently on AppleTV+'sThe Morning Show. "I really loved him and what he stood for," hisMorning ShowcastmateMark Duplasssaid in a statement toTHR. "We didn't spend 10,000 hours together, but we were spiritually aligned in many ways." "The great Joe Marinelli acted in my very first movie at film school 40 years ago and again inSideways,"Payne said of the late actor. "Aside from being an extraordinary artist, he was a uniquely magnificent human being with a heart as big as the ocean." NBC/Everett Marinelli was born on Jan. 21, 1957, in Meriden, Conn., and moved to Southern California at 4 years old. He attended Arcadia High School in Los Angeles and Reno High School in Nevada. He received his higher education at Loyola Marymount University and Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London. After returning to the U.S., he performed in local L.A. productions, all while working as a carpenter. By 1984, he landed roles in Cagney & Lacey, Paper Dolls,Hill Street BluesandL.A. Law. The latter of which eventually introduced him to the executive producer ofSanta Barbara,Jill Farren Phelps, who hired him to portray cross-dressing mobster Bunny Tagliatti. "One thing I learned is that pants are a lot more comfortable than nylons. I also learned that other people thought I was very courageous," Marinelli toldSanta Barbara Onlinein 2013. "While getting my makeup put on one day, a woman's voice whispered in my ear, 'You must be very comfortable in your sexuality.' When I turned, they were gone. However, that stuck with me." "A sweeter man or a dearer friend you could not find than Joe Marinelli," Marinelli's friend andSanta Barbaracastmate Leigh J. McCloskey wrote in atribute on Facebook. He then referred to Marinelli as "a great acting partner, teacher, philosophical friend, passionate believer in people, and a storyteller extraordinaire that with laughter and depth revealed the human spirit so beautifully and in so many different ways." "[It] saddens me greatly to say goodbye to my old friend and his belief in the goodness, and even the possible greatness of the human adventure," McCloskey wrote. "I'm glad I walked this earth with you Joe." Marinelli starred on the series from 1988 to 1990, until his contract was not renewed. However, he told Santa Barbara Online that he "didn't stop working for a long time" and "the next 10 years were absolute bliss." He would then star as bank robber Pauly Hardman onGuiding Lightin 1993 and as another criminal, Joseph Sorel, onGeneral Hospitalfrom 1999 to 2001. Throughout his career, he accumulated over 50 film and TV credits, including work onOne Last Ride, Hunter,ER,The King of Queens,NYPD Blue,The West Wing, The Practice, House, Castle,Desperate Housewives,Parenthood, The Offer,Ray Donovanand many more. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Jean, and sons Vincent and David. His son David's childhood friend, musicianFinneas, toldTHRthat when he was 14, he was "a beneficiary of the same things anyone lucky enough to know Joe was; countless great stories accompanied by thoughtful questions, a million small lessons and dozens of large ones... Even at the times in my own life when I did not fully understand myself, Joe always seemed to." Read the original article onPeople

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June 25, 2025

Joe Marinelli, Soap Star on “General Hospital ”and “Santa Barbara”, Dead at 68

Joe Marinelli, Soap Star on "General Hospital "and "Santa Barbara", Dead at 68 Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Joe Marinelli h...
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David Letterman exited NBC 32 years ago with help from Bruce Springsteen and an extended version of 'Glory Days'New Foto - David Letterman exited NBC 32 years ago with help from Bruce Springsteen and an extended version of 'Glory Days'

NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty; NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty There was no better way forDavid Lettermanto tell the NBC execs they weren't the boss of him: by deploying therealBoss! On June 25, 1993, Letterman left NBC with a spring in his step, moving from 30 Rockefeller Center to the Ed Sullivan Theater and a new gig at CBS. He also made sure his last show at the old shop was an absolute barn burner — featuring some greatest hits clips (including the time he tried, and failed,to bring a fruit basket to his new corporate chieftains), a particularly hilarious visit fromTom Hanks, andBruce Springsteentearing it up with one of his best TV appearances and a fiery version of his hit "Glory Days." Letterman's departure fromLate Night With David Letterman, withJay Lenotaking over theTonight Showgig fromJohnny Carsonthat the Indiana-bred funnyman thought was rightfully his, was a major showbiz story, leading to a well-publicized bidding war for Letterman's talents and lawyers declaring that some of his gags were the "intellectual property" of NBC. (Indeed, the legal term "intellectual property" was not part of the popular vernacular the way it is now, and we have the Letterman-NBC feud to blame.) This whole song-and-dance was even made into an HBO film calledThe Late Shiftdirected by Betty Thomas. NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty In introducing Springsteen, Letterman said that in the 11 and a half years the show had been on, the New Jersey rocker was the only guest he wanted to have on but never did. With a "better late than never," he welcomed the Boss. Wearing a flannel shirt and jeans, he joined the World's Most Dangerous Band,Paul Shaffer's group that would soon change its name to the CBS Orchestra. Joining Springsteen were, on drums, Anton Fig; on guitar, Sig McGinnis; on keys, Shaffer; sitting in on sax and tambourine for the night,David Sanborn; and for reasons that remain elusive to our cursory internet research, Francisco Centeno on bass, andnotWill Lee. (Weirdly enough, other than Shaffer, Lee was the musician with the longest tenure in the band — but he wasn't there that night!) They played the appropriate tune for a send off — "Glory Days" — and if you've never seen the clip, luckilyit lives forever on YouTubethanks to some people who have uploaded it, in soft violation of NBC's intellectual property rights. Sign up forEntertainment Weekly's free daily newsletterto get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. "Glory Days," a track on Springsteen's 1984 albumBorn in the U.S.A., was already a well-loved classic in 1993. When released as a single in 1985, it reached No. 5 onBillboard's Hot 100 chart, thanks in no small part to the energetic video, which was directed by the acclaimed filmmakerJohn Sayles. The bar sequences in the video were shot at the Hoboken, N.J., club Maxwell's, a legendary establishment that opened in 1978 and lasted until 2018. (It was the home base for two very important indie rock groups, The Feelies andYo La Tengo.) But as cool as that video was, it wasn't as cool as Springsteen jumping up on top of Shaffer's keyboard rig — leading Letterman to later joke, "If I had known that, I'd've gotten on the piano years ago!" NBC "Glory Days" is a 4-minute and 14-second song on the album, but theLate Nightperformance was about six minutes. This reporter remembers the episode going a little over its time, a final "so long!" from the show to NBC. The Boss would make three more appearances on a Letterman stage. In April 1995, he and the E Street Band stopped by theLate Show With David Lettermanand played "Murder, Incorporated" and "Secret Garden," and then again in December of that year, he came with just his acoustic guitar to sing "Youngstown." In 2002, Springsteen and the E Street Band performed "The Rising" and "Lonesome Day" — and for the first time he sat on Letterman's couch to trade some zings. Click below to hear a fine retort when Letterman asks Springsteen if he ever sings along to his own songs in the car. Read the original article onEntertainment Weekly

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June 25, 2025

David Letterman exited NBC 32 years ago with help from Bruce Springsteen and an extended version of 'Glory Days'

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Which Duke players had the best NBA careers? Ranking Cooper Flagg's competitionNew Foto - Which Duke players had the best NBA careers? Ranking Cooper Flagg's competition

It's going to be a big night forDuke basketballatthe 2025 NBA Draft. Cooper Flagg is expected to become the sixth No. 1 pick in school history and third since 2019. Teammates Kon Knueppel and Khaman Maluach, meanwhile,are also projected to be top-10 selectionsin the draft beginning Wednesday, June 25 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. MultipleDukeplayers will be selected in the first round for the seventh time in eight years, and for the third time since 2018 the Blue Devils could have three players chosen in the top 10. There are 102 NBA players all-time who went to Duke,according to Pro Basketball Reference, including 23 active players this past season. But even though the Blue Devils have a storied college basketball history, and enjoyed unprecedented success (and five national championships) under former coach Mike Krzyzewski, ex-players' success in the pros has often been unpredictable. Flagg's status as the top prospect in this year's draft class comes with the promise that he can soon join the conversation about the best Duke product to play in the NBA. Where he ranks will depend on whether he can fulfill expectations that envision Flagg as one of the prominent players in the league right away. Only a select few Duke players have been able to do so as planned upon reaching the pros. With that in mind,USA TODAY Sportstook a stab at subjectively ranking the best Duke players to play in the NBA based on their accomplishments, statistics and longevity: 2025 NBA DRAFT:Golden era of second-generation players is here. But why? Note: Accomplishments include NBA championships, NBA All-Star Game appearances, All-NBA status and NBA awards. NBA draft: No. 3 overall pick in 1994 NBA seasons: 19 (1994-2013) Accomplishments: Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, 7-time All-Star, 5-time All-NBA, NBA Rookie of the Year Background: Hill is the only Duke basketball player in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and earned All-NBA status in five of his first six seasons before a foot injury altered the rest of his NBA career. NBA draft: No. 1 overall pick in 2011 NBA seasons: 14 (2011-present) Accomplishments: 2016 NBA champion, 9-time All-Star, 3-time All-NBA, NBA Rookie of the Year Background: No Duke player has scored more points or dished out more assists in the NBA than Irving. NBA draft: No. 3 overall pick in 2017 NBA seasons: 8 (2017-present) Accomplishments: 2024 NBA champion, 6-time All-Star, 5-time All-NBA Background: Tatum has arguably had the best start to an NBA career among Duke products and could vault past Hill and Irving if he successfully recovers from a torn Achilles suffered with the Celtics during the 2025 NBA playoffs. NBA draft: No. 1 overall pick in 1999 NBA seasons: 17 (1999-2016) Accomplishments: 2-time All-Star, 1-time All-NBA, NBA Rookie of the Year Background: Brand has more minutes, blocks and rebounds in the NBA than any Duke player. NBA draft: Second round, No. 35 overall pick in 2002 NBA seasons: 13 (2002-2015) Accomplishments: 2-time All-Star, 1-time All-NBA Background: Boozer averaged more rebounds per game in the NBA (9.5) than all but one Duke product all-time and averaged a double-double in five different seasons. NBA draft: No. 7 overall pick in 2004 NBA seasons: 15 (2004-2019) Accomplishments: 2-time All-Star, 1-time all-defense Background: Deng has logged the third-most minutes in the NBA among Duke players and ranks among the top 10 in points, rebounds, steals and blocks. NBA draft: No. 6 overall pick in 2001 NBA seasons: 13 (2001-2014) Accomplishments: 2-time NBA champion, 2-time all-defense Background: Won back-to-back championships with the Miami Heat and ranks in the top three among Duke players in blocks and steals in the NBA. NBA draft: No. 6 overall pick in 1964 NBA seasons: 12 (1964-1976) Accomplishments: 1975 NBA champion, 3-time All-Star Background: Ranks third all-time among Duke players in NBA assists. NBA draft: No. 5 overall pick in 1966 NBA seasons: 11 (1966-1977) Accomplishments: 2-time All-Star Background: Marin averaged in double figures in scoring in nine different seasons in the NBA. He averaged 20.6 points, 8.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists during the Baltimore Bullets' run to the 1971 Finals. NBA draft:No. 1 overall pick in 2019 NBA seasons: 6 (2019-present) Accomplishments: 2-time All-Star Background: Williamson's career average of 24.7 points per game is the highest all-time among Duke players in the NBA. NBA draft: No. 1 overall pick in 2022 NBA seasons: 3 (2022-present) Accomplishments: 1-time All-Star, NBA Rookie of the Year Background: Banchero's scoring average through three seasons (22.4) ranks among the top five all-time for Duke players in the NBA. The Orlando Magic star is likely to move into the top five of this list if he stays healthy and continues on his current trajectory. NBA draft: No. 2 overall pick in 2016 NBA seasons: 9 (2016-present) Accomplishments: 1-time All-Star, 2020 NBA Most Improved Player Background: Ingram is one of six Duke players to average more than 19 points per game in the NBA. NBA draft: No. 11 overall pick in 2006 NBA seasons: 15 (2006-2021) Background: No Duke player has made more 3-pointers in the NBA than Redick. NBA draft: No. 3 overall pick in 1992 NBA seasons: 13 Accomplishments: 1-time All-Star Background: Laettner didn't live up to his hefty college resume in the NBA, but he ranks among the top 11 Duke products in career rebounds, assists, blocks, steals and minutes played. NBA draft: No. 13 overall pick in 1999 NBA seasons: 14 (1999-2013) Background: Maggette averaged more than 20 points per game in three different seasons during his career. Also considered: Mike Dunleavy Jr., Mason Plumlee, Mike Gminski, Tyus Jones, Johnny Dawkins This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Best Duke players in NBA: Cooper Flagg enters league in 2025 NBA draft

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June 25, 2025

Which Duke players had the best NBA careers? Ranking Cooper Flagg's competition

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NBA mock draft: Rounding up final predictions ahead of draft nightNew Foto - NBA mock draft: Rounding up final predictions ahead of draft night

Draft day has arrived for the NBA. The2025 NBA Draftwill get underway with its first round on Wednesday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. But before it does, experts around the internet have gotten one last chance to make theirmock draftpredictions for the draft's first 30 picks. Unsurprisingly,Duke'sCooper Flaggis still the consensus expectation to hear his name called with this year's No. 1 overall pick. Behind him, Rutgers guardDylan Harper, son of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper, has solidified a spot as experts' choice for the No. 2 pick. It's after those two picks that opinions begin to vary. Here's a look at the final predictions for the2025 NBA Draftfrom five different draft experts: 2025 NBA MOCK DRAFT:Final projection for every team's pick in first round USA TODAY:Cooper Flagg, Duke Bleacher Report:Cooper Flagg Yahoo Sports:Cooper Flagg The Athletic:Cooper Flagg CBS Sports:Cooper Flagg USA TODAY:Dylan Harper, Rutgers Bleacher Report:Dylan Harper Yahoo Sports:Dylan Harper The Athletic:Dylan Harper CBS Sports:Dylan Harper USA TODAY:VJ Edgecombe, Baylor Bleacher Report:VJ Edgecombe Yahoo Sports:VJ Edgecombe The Athletic:VJ Edgecombe CBS Sports:Tre Johnson, Texas USA TODAY:Ace Bailey, Rutgers Bleacher Report:Ace Bailey Yahoo Sports:Kon Knueppel, Duke The Athletic:Kon Knueppel CBS Sports:VJ Edgecombe, Baylor USA TODAY:Tre Johnson, Texas Bleacher Report:Tre Johnson Yahoo Sports:Tre Johnson The Athletic:Jeremiah Fears, Oklahoma CBS Sports:Jeremiah Fears USA TODAY:Jeremiah Fears, Oklahoma Bleacher Report:Jeremiah Fears Yahoo Sports:Khaman Maluach, Duke The Athletic:Ace Bailey, Rutgers CBS Sports:Ace Bailey USA TODAY:Kon Knueppel, Duke Bleacher Report:Khaman Maluach, Duke Yahoo Sports:Ace Bailey, Rutgers The Athletic:Tre Johnson, Texas CBS Sports:Kon Knueppel USA TODAY:Khaman Maluach, Duke Bleacher Report:Noa Essengue, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany) Yahoo Sports:Jeremiah Fears, Oklahoma The Athletic:Kasparas Jakučionis, Illinois CBS Sports:Khaman Maluach USA TODAY:Kasparas Jakučionis, Illinois Bleacher Report:Derik Queen, Maryland Yahoo Sports:Asa Newell, Georgia The Athletic:Khaman Maluach, Duke CBS Sports:Derik Queen USA TODAY:Derik Queen, Maryland Bleacher Report:Kon Knueppel, Duke Yahoo Sports:Carter Bryant, Arizona The Athletic:Derik Queen CBS Sports:Carter Bryant USA TODAY:Carter Bryant, Arizona Bleacher Report:Carter Bryant Yahoo Sports:Collin Murray-Boyles, South Carolina The Athletic:Noa Essengue, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany) CBS Sports:Collin Murray-Boyles USA TODAY:Noa Essengue, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany) Bleacher Report:Asa Newell, Georgia Yahoo Sports:Derik Queen, Maryland The Athletic:Carter Bryant, Arizona CBS Sports:Kasparas Jakučionis, Illinois USA TODAY:Collin Murray-Boyles, South Carolina Bleacher Report:Kasparas Jakučionis, Illinois Yahoo Sports:Joan Beringer, Cedevita Olimpija (Slovenia) The Athletic:Joan Beringer CBS Sports:Egor Demin, BYU USA TODAY:Egor Demin, BYU Bleacher Report:Collin Murray-Boyles, South Carolina Yahoo Sports:Thomas Sorber, Georgetown The Athletic:Cedric Coward, Washington State CBS Sports:Liam McNeeley, Connecticut USA TODAY:Asa Newell, Georgia Bleacher Report:Cedric Coward, Washington State Yahoo Sports:Cedric Coward The Athletic:Collin Murray-Boyles, South Carolina CBS Sports:Thomas Sorber, Georgetown 2025 NBA DRAFT:From draft order to odds, everything you need to know USA TODAY:Joan Beringer, Cedevita Olimpija (Slovenia) Bleacher Report:Nique Clifford, Colorado State Yahoo Sports:Egor Demin, BYU The Athletic:Liam McNeeley, Connecticut CBS Sports:Cedric Coward, Washington State USA TODAY:Jase Richardson, Michigan State Bleacher Report:Egor Demin, BYU Yahoo Sports:Walter Clayton Jr., Florida The Athletic:Thomas Sorber, Georgetown CBS Sports:Danny Wolf, Michigan USA TODAY:Thomas Sorber, Georgetown Bleacher Report:Will Riley, Illinois Yahoo Sports:Noa Essengue, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany) The Athletic:Danny Wolf, Michigan CBS Sports:Joan Beringer, Cedevita Olimpija (Slovenia) USA TODAY:Liam McNeeley, Connecticut Bleacher Report:Nolan Traoré, Saint-Quentin (France) Yahoo Sports:Will Riley, Illinois The Athletic:Egor Demin, BYU CBS Sports:Jase Richardson, Michigan State USA TODAY:Nolan Traoré, Saint-Quentin (France) Bleacher Report:Walter Clayton Jr., Florida Yahoo Sports:Jase Richardson, Michigan State The Athletic:Asa Newell Georgia CBS Sports:Nique Clifford, Colorado State USA TODAY:Nique Clifford, Colorado State Bleacher Report:Thomas Sorber, Georgetown Yahoo Sports:Nique Clifford The Athletic:Nique Clifford CBS Sports:Hugo González, Real Madrid (Spain) USA TODAY:Cedric Coward, Washington State Bleacher Report:Joan Beringer, Cedevita Olimpija (Slovenia) The Athletic:Will Riley, Illinois CBS Sports:Asa Newell, Georgia USA TODAY:Danny Wolf, Michigan Bleacher Report:Liam McNeeley, Connecticut Yahoo Sports:Nolan Traoré, Saint-Quentin (France) The Athletic:Jase Richardson, Michigan State CBS Sports:Noa Essengue, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany) USA TODAY:Will Riley, Illinois Bleacher Report:Danny Wolf, Michigan Yahoo Sports:Maxime Raynaud, Stanford The Athletic:Hugo González, Real Madrid (Spain) CBS Sports:Nolan Traoré, Saint-Quentin (France) USA TODAY:Rasheer Fleming, St. Joseph's Bleacher Report:Jase Richardson, Michigan State Yahoo Sports:Liam McNeeley, Connecticut The Athletic:Walter Clayton Jr., Florida CBS Sports:Walter Clayton Jr. USA TODAY:Maxime Raynaud, Stanford Bleacher Report:Rasheer Fleming, St. Joseph's Yahoo Sports:Danny Wolf, Michigan The Athletic:Nolan Traoré, Saint-Quentin (France) CBS Sports:Will Riley, Illinois USA TODAY:Walter Clayton Jr., Florida Bleacher Report:Drake Powell, North Carolina Yahoo Sports:Drake Powell The Athletic:Drake Powell CBS Sports:Rasheer Fleming, St. Joseph's USA TODAY:Hugo González, Real Madrid (Spain) Bleacher Report:Ben Saraf, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany) Yahoo Sports:Adou Thiero, Arkansas The Athletic:Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton CBS Sports:Maxime Raynaud, Stanford USA TODAY:Drake Powell, North Carolina Bleacher Report:Maxime Raynaud, Stanford Yahoo Sports:Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton The Athletic:Maxime Raynaud CBS Sports:Ben Saraf, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany) USA TODAY:Ben Saraf, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany) Bleacher Report:Chaz Lanier, Tennessee Yahoo Sports:Rasheer Fleming, St. Joseph's The Athletic:Rasheer Fleming CBS Sports:Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:2025 NBA Draft: Rounding up final mock draft predictions

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June 25, 2025

NBA mock draft: Rounding up final predictions ahead of draft night

NBA mock draft: Rounding up final predictions ahead of draft night Draft day has arrived for the NBA. The2025 NBA Draftwill get underway wit...
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Nicole Curtis Shares Why You Won't See Her Sons on the New Season of "Rehab Addict" (Exclusive)

HGTV Nicole Curtis' two sons, Ethan and Harper, won't appear on the new season of HGTV'sRehab Addict Curtis tells PEOPLE she wants to give her children "privacy" Ethan appeared on the show when he was younger, but Curtis jokes his friends "still make fun of him" Nicole Curtishas shared her motherhood journey withRehab Addictfans — but hertwo sonswon't be showing up on the series' latest season. "I learned my lesson," the HGTV star, 48, tells PEOPLE of involving her kids in her HGTV show. "I think there's one gift we can give our children, and I give them privacy. They're out in public with me a lot, and I shield them." Curtis welcomed Ethan in 1997 with her ex Steven Cimini, and Harper in 2015 with ex Shane Maguire. Ethan appeared on the show when he was younger, but Curtis says he isn't seeking more screen time on the home renovation series. "My son, when we first started the TV show years ago, we didn't have all the social media presence," she recalls. "He was in sixth grade, he thought it was cool, and his buddies thought it was cool to be on TV. And they still make fun of him because they're like, 'Oh my gosh, we can see you as a young boy, you had braces' and all this. But I won't do that again. My boys are my most precious, precious things in the entire world to me." Nicole Curtis/Instagram She adds that Ethan, now 27, is married "to a lovely woman." "You'll see I refer to them a lot," she admits. "I talk about my children a lot. I'm that mom. I mention my children every breath I have." "You'll see little hints of them," she adds of the ninth season, which premiered Tuesday, June 24. "But that's something cool for me to have, and I think it's a gift to my children that if they want to be on TV, they could be on TV, but not on this one." Nicole Curtis/Instagram Nicole Curtis/Instagram In the new episodes, which are airing after a three-year hiatus from TV for Curtis, she restores both a poorly flipped 1890s Wyoming home and a troubled Detroit property that had been invaded by squatters. Her extended break from filmingcame after a major personal "setback,"the exact nature of which she's keeping private for now. "I had a setback in my life that just rocked me to the core, and it was one of those moments where I thought, how do I get through this one?" Curtis tells PEOPLE. "I prayed on it and it was just devastating for me. I had to make a decision right there and then like, 'Okay, we're going to let this affect us for a very long time, or we're going to pick it up and go.'" Buying the Wyoming house on a whim was part of what pulled her out of that dark moment, she says. Curtis calls this latest installment of the show "an evolved version," "I'm no longer this little poor mommy in Minneapolis driving around with this pickup truck with two dogs and a kid," she says. "But I'm still me, I'm still Nicole Curtis from Detroit, and I want you to save that building and we're going to do it." Read the original article onPeople

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Nicole Curtis Shares Why You Won’t See Her Sons on the New Season of “Rehab Addict” (Exclusive)

Nicole Curtis Shares Why You Won't See Her Sons on the New Season of "Rehab Addict" (Exclusive) HGTV Nicole Curtis' two so...
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Brooklyn Beckham Wishes Wife Nicola Peltz's Dad a Happy 83rd Birthday After Skipping His Own Dad David's 50thNew Foto - Brooklyn Beckham Wishes Wife Nicola Peltz's Dad a Happy 83rd Birthday After Skipping His Own Dad David's 50th

Brooklyn Beckham/Instagram; Darren Gerrish/WireImage Brooklyn Beckham shared a sweet Instagram Stories tribute to his father-in-law Nelson Peltz on Tuesday, June 24 alongside a snap of himself, Nelson and his wife of three years, Nicola Nicola also shared a sweet childhood photograph of herself and her dad and while wishing him a happy 83rd birthday, in which she called him her "king" Brooklyn and Nicola were notably absent from his Dad David Beckham's 50th birthday celebrations, which took place in London in May Brooklyn Beckhamis celebrating his father-in-law's birthday! On Tuesday, June 24, Brooklyn, 26 shared an Instagram Stories tribute to 83-year-old Nelson with his 16.2 million Instagram followers. "Happy Birthday, Nelson. We love you," he wrote alongside a sweet snap of himself and his 30-year-old wife,Nicola, with the businessman. Hiswife of three years, meanwhile, shared her own Instagram tribute alongside a sweet childhood throwback picture of her as a toddler being held by Nelson. "Happy birthday to my king!! I'm so lucky to call you my dad, and you're the most loving and supportive dad I could ever dream of! I love you so much!! I hope all your wishes come true!!" she wrote. Nicola Peltz/Instagram Brooklyn's gushing tribute to his father-in-law seemed particularly pointed given that he and Nicola skipped his ownDad David's lavish 50th birthday celebrations in London in Mayamid ongoing rumored tension between Brooklyn, Nicola, and his parents. A source told PEOPLE around that time that there were"tensions between Brooklyn and Nicola and the family." Another source told PEOPLE that the couple may have skipped the party, which was also attended byTom CruiseandEva Longoria, because of one particularperson who did make the guest list. Karwai Tang/WireImage The insider told PEOPLE that the reason Brooklyn and Nicola opted out of going to the star-studded event was because of his brotherRomeo Beckham's new girlfriend,DJ Kim Turnbull, 24, whom the source says was once linked to Brooklyn. The PEOPLE Appis now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! "Brooklyn didn't want to be in the same room as her, and he told his dad that," the source said. A second source noted, "Brooklyn and Kim know each other from the past, and his family knows he's not comfortable around her." Darren Gerrish/WireImage 20-year-old Cruz, however, has denied that his elder brother and Turnbull ever dated. Reps for David and Victoria did not respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on the source's claims when they were first reported. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Meanwhile, back in April, Brooklyn and Nicola celebrated thethird wedding anniversaryof their lavishPalm Beach nuptials. On April 9, the couple each posted separate Instagram Stories celebrating the occasion and honoring their commitment to one another. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Brooklyn sent a large bouquet of roses to his wife and in the accompanying note he said, "I love you so much and I continue to fall more in love with you every second x you make me a better man and I couldn't ask for a better partner x you are my soul and my rock." The actress subsequently reposted the sweet message, thanking her husband for the flowers, writing, "i love love letters so much." Read the original article onPeople

byLiam Oneel
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June 25, 2025

Brooklyn Beckham Wishes Wife Nicola Peltz’s Dad a Happy 83rd Birthday After Skipping His Own Dad David’s 50th

Brooklyn Beckham Wishes Wife Nicola Peltz's Dad a Happy 83rd Birthday After Skipping His Own Dad David's 50th Brooklyn Beckham/Insta...
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Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. ejected for second time this season after arguing strike callNew Foto - Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. ejected for second time this season after arguing strike call

CINCINNATI (AP) — Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. was ejected for the second time this season for arguing a called strike. Chisholm was ejected before the bottom of the ninth inning of Tuesday night's5-4, 11-inning loss to the Cincinnati Redsby plate umpire Mark Wegner after a pitch from Lyon Richardson that Chisholm thought was low in the zone on a 2-0 count was called a strike in the top half. Chisholm struck out and continued arguing after leaving the batter's box. Yankees captain Aaron Judge walked out together as Chisholm went to third base for the bottom of the ninth. Chisholm was still talking — he said it was to himself. Wegner held a hand up, as if to say enough, then ejected Chisholm. "I looked at him and I said, 'Why are you looking at me?' And that's when I got tossed," Chisholm said. "I didn't get tossed for saying nothing crazy. I didn't get tossed saying, 'Oh, that was a bad pitch,' I got tossed for saying, 'Why are you looking at me?' I don't think that's a good reason to toss anybody." Chisholm was ejected from the a6-3 victory over Tampa Bayon April 17 for arguing a called third strike by John Bacon. The following day,Chisholm was suspended for one game and fined by Major League Baseball,which cited his conduct and violation of MLB's social media policy when he posted in-game criticism online. Thesuspension was later dropped. Chisholm said he needed to do a better job of controlling his emotions. "That's why I'm upset because I wasn't talking to you (the umpire). I didn't even have nothing to say to you because I know if I had something to say you I was going to get tossed," he said. Manager Aaron Boone came out to try and held Chisholm back from Wegner. "Obviously Jazz didn't like the 2-0 call, some words at home played within the at-bat, and then Jazz went out and says he wasn't saying anything to Mark Wegner. And Mark was looking down at him and ends up running them. Not a great situation," Boone said. The ejection meant Oswald Peraza moved to third base and DJ LeMahieu came in to play second base. The Yankees have dropped the first two games of the series against the Reds and lost for the ninth time in 12 games. New York (45-34) has seen its lead in the AL East over Tampa Bay cut to one game. "We have to play better. We have a lot of winners in the clubhouse. You guys asked the same question last year. We have to figure it out," Aaron Judge said. ___ AP MLB:https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

byLiam Oneel
in
June 25, 2025

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. ejected for second time this season after arguing strike call

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. ejected for second time this season after arguing strike call CINCINNATI (AP) — Yankees third baseman Jazz Ch...
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Report: Kyrie Irving will decline option, sign 3-year, $119M contractNew Foto - Report: Kyrie Irving will decline option, sign 3-year, $119M contract

Nine-time All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving will decline his $43 million player option and instead plans to sign a three-year, $119 million contract to remain with the Dallas Mavericks, ESPN reported on Tuesday night. Irving, who will have a player option for the 2027-28 season, per the report, is recovering from a torn ACL which ended his season in March. He spoke with ESPN on Tuesday night and said that there is a long-term commitment from himself and the Dallas organization and he wants to build a legacy with the Mavericks, believing the franchise can win a league championship. Irving, 33, could return from the left knee injury as soon as January, per the report. He averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 36.1 minutes in 50 games (all starts) last season. In parts of three seasons with the Mavericks, Irving has averaged 25.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.3 steals and 35.9 minutes in 128 regular-season games (all starts). He averaged 22.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.0 steals and 40.0 minutes in starting all 22 playoff games as the Mavs advanced to 2024 NBA Finals, where they lost to Boston Celtics in five games. For his career, Irving is averaging 23.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 34.5 minutes in 779 games (all starts) for the Cleveland Cavaliers (2011-17), Celtics (2017-19), Brooklyn Nets (2019-23) and Mavericks. (2023-present). He won an NBA title with the Cavaliers in 2016. The Cavaliers selected Irving with the No. 1 pick of the 2011 NBA Draft after his freshman season at Duke. He was the NBA Rookie of the Year with Cleveland. Dallas has the No. 1 pick of the 2025 draft, which starts on Wednesday night, and is expected to pick All-America Cooper Flagg, a freshman out of Duke. The Mavericks, who could build around Irving, Flagg and 10-time All-Star big man Anthony Davis, 32, will need a point guard while Irving is sidelined. ESPN reported that Irving's three-year deal could allow Dallas the financial flexibility to open up a $5.7 million taxpayer midlevel exception. --Field Level Media

byLiam Oneel
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June 25, 2025

Report: Kyrie Irving will decline option, sign 3-year, $119M contract

Report: Kyrie Irving will decline option, sign 3-year, $119M contract Nine-time All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving will decline his $43 milli...
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