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Stanbic Black Pirates won their fourth Uganda Rugby Premiership title—and first successful defense—with a thrilling 30-29 grand final victory over Toyota Buffaloes. Pirates led 25-13 at halftime on tries from Nathan Bwambale (two), Alex Aturinda, and Kidega, before fly-half Yasin Waiswa's 19 points fueled Buffaloes' near-comeback to 30-29. The team dedicated the win to late flanker Sydney Gongodyo, posting 'It's for Sydney' post-match amid celebrations of three straight finals.

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Captain Frank Kidega's try helped Pirates build a big halftime lead, but Buffaloes' second-half charge had the packed Kings Park Arena on edge until the final whistle.

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Brighton have upped their offer to £45 million for Tottenham's Luka Vušković, following rejections of £30m and £35m bids; Spurs want over £55m but signed him for £12m in 2023 and loaned him out. The centre-back, yet to play competitively for Spurs, impressed with loans at Radomiak Radom, Westerlo, and Hamburger SV, scoring 10 goals total, though concerns remain about his pace in the Premier League. Amid Croatia's World Cup campaign, where coach Zlatko Dalić may drop him for the Panama game, the transfer saga links to Spurs' £52m signing of Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke, as Brighton rebuild with a €5m Venezia deal.

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Luka Vušković, the 19-year-old Croatian defender, is pushing hard for a move to Brighton after shining on loans across Europe. With personal terms agreed, he's ready to hand in a transfer request to make it happen.

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RTVE Chair José Pablo López responded sharply to reports of ORF Director General Roland Weißmann's meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, denying any contact from ORF and accusing it of politicizing the Vienna-hosted Eurovision 2026. Spain, along with Ireland, Iceland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia, has vowed to boycott if Israel participates, citing humanitarian concerns over the Gaza war. ORF is pushing for new participation rules ahead of an EBU vote in December to address these boycotts and ensure a full lineup for the May 2026 contest.

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Spain's RTVE Chair ignites a trans-European feud by slamming Austria's ORF for meeting Israel's president amid boycott threats.

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The Mid-American Conference (MAC) and Sun Belt Conference announced a two-year extension of their MACxSBC Challenge in men's and women's basketball, continuing the series through the 2028-29 season. The extension includes scheduling matchups such as Louisville women's basketball at Ball State on November 12 and other non-conference games against UConn, Texas, and Kentucky.

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RTVE Chair José Pablo López responded sharply to reports of ORF Director General Roland Weißmann's meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, denying any contact from ORF and accusing it of politicizing the Vienna-hosted Eurovision 2026. Spain, along with Ireland, Iceland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia, has vowed to boycott if Israel participates, citing humanitarian concerns over the Gaza war. ORF is pushing for new participation rules ahead of an EBU vote in December to address these boycotts and ensure a full lineup for the May 2026 contest.

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Houston guard Milos Uzan, who averaged 11.1 points and 4.0 assists last season, and Indiana forward Tucker DeVries, a two-time MVC Player of the Year with 13.7 points per game, joined the reigning champs on non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts. These deals offer a chance to impress in summer league and training camp, potentially earning two-way spots or time with the Maine Celtics. Scouts like Uzan's playmaking and DeVries' shooting touch, drawing parallels to past undrafted successes like Payton Pritchard under Brad Stevens.

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The Boston Celtics moved fast after the 2026 NBA Draft, handing camp invites to two college standouts hungry for a roster shot.

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Houston guard Milos Uzan, who averaged 11.1 points and 4.0 assists last season, and Indiana forward Tucker DeVries, a two-time MVC Player of the Year with 13.7 points per game, joined the reigning champs on non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts. These deals offer a chance to impress in summer league and training camp, potentially earning two-way spots or time with the Maine Celtics. Scouts like Uzan's playmaking and DeVries' shooting touch, drawing parallels to past undrafted successes like Payton Pritchard under Brad Stevens.

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The Boston Celtics moved fast after the 2026 NBA Draft, handing camp invites to two college standouts hungry for a roster shot.

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Ecuador pulled off a 2-1 upset over Germany at MetLife Stadium, with Gonzalo Plata's late poke past Manuel Neuer securing their knockout spot. Clips from new Arsenal signing Hincapié's booking and his dash to console Havertz fueled fan talk of Mikel Arteta's tight-knit culture, though some pointed to Havertz's annoyance at a ref's free-kick delay. Fans celebrated the 'brotherhood' as Arsenal's global influence grew amid their title defense.

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Kai Havertz reacted with frustration when Piero Hincapié got booked, flinging his arms like old teammates still shared the pitch. Moments later, Hincapié rushed to check on the fallen German ahead of his own teammate.

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During the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, fans noticed how closely 28-year-old Smosh star Courtney Miller resembled 26-year-old U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn, who helped Team USA win gold in the team event and placed fifth in women's singles. Glenn, a three-time U.S. champion and trailblazer with the first clean international triple axel by an American woman in years, reposted their fun hangout Reel holding her gold medal. Miller teased a potential Smosh collab, delighting fans who called it their worlds colliding in the best way.

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Courtney Miller stood smirking in front of Amber Glenn's trophy wall, teasing their striking resemblance with blonde hair and sharp features. The Smosh comedian and Olympic gold medalist finally met after fans' side-by-side edits dreamed it into reality.

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Sims exercised his $2.8 million player option for 2026-27 after a strong 2025-26 season with the Bucks, where he played 67 games, started 19, and averaged 5.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 19.7 minutes while shooting 78.4% from the field. He joined Milwaukee in a four-team trade at the 2025 deadline and now adds depth to a crowded frontcourt alongside Myles Turner and rookie Kel'el Ware. Fans celebrated the move as a bargain for his rebounding and lob-finishing skills, especially after his triple-double against Detroit in April, bolstering the roster amid a busy offseason.

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Jericho Sims, the 27-year-old center who brought energy off the bench last season, just locked in his return to Milwaukee for another year.

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In a heartfelt post, longtime Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban pushed back on rising ticket prices, saying cheap seats build 'Mavs families' that pass down loyalty for life. During his ownership, he offered $2 tickets and kept 4,000 under $19 per game, sacrificing millions yearly to draw in families over marketing costs. Fans shared stories like naming kids Luka or Maverick after those outings, while Cuban warned high prices turn supporters into player-chasers reliant on social media.

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Mark Cuban recalls families in Mavs gear, cheering together across generations at affordable games. He argues those bonds beat any short-term profit.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino was shown on screens at both the Germany vs Ecuador match and the Ivory Coast vs Curaçao match, which took place simultaneously in different stadiums. Social media users noted the surprise of his apparent presence at both events.

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Booker, seeking a third full term after his 2013 special election win, celebrated the nomination as a 'moral moment' to fight Washington chaos, backed by praise from Sen. Andy Kim and others. Navy veteran Murphy, a former deputy mayor from Burlington County, secured 33% of the GOP vote with about 80,000 tallies, beating out a state trooper, ex-reporter, and physician despite having no campaign cash. The November general election sets up Murphy's underdog challenge against Booker in deep-blue New Jersey, where Democrats hold a strong registration edge and Trump lost by 16 points in 2024.

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On June 2, Sen. Cory Booker cruised through his uncontested primary, while attorney Justin Murphy pulled ahead in a tight four-way Republican race.

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The 24-year-old Dutch-Ghanaian striker, born in Amsterdam to Ghanaian parents with an Akan name like Brian Ebenezer Adjei Brobbey, listed Dutch, English, and 'Ghanaian' in a resurfaced Sunderland interview. Some defend it as casual shorthand for Twi since outsiders might not know it, while critics push for naming Ghana's specific languages like Twi, Ga, Ewe, or Fante. Brobbey chose Netherlands over early Ghana interest, now boasting 14 senior caps, and his Premier League form with Sunderland adds to the pride from his diaspora heritage.

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Brian Brobbey stunned with a first-half brace in the Netherlands' 5-1 World Cup win over Sweden, but a old clip of him calling Twi 'Ghanaian' has Ghanaians laughing and debating his roots.

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The 24-year-old Dutch-Ghanaian striker, born in Amsterdam to Ghanaian parents with an Akan name like Brian Ebenezer Adjei Brobbey, listed Dutch, English, and 'Ghanaian' in a resurfaced Sunderland interview. Some defend it as casual shorthand for Twi since outsiders might not know it, while critics push for naming Ghana's specific languages like Twi, Ga, Ewe, or Fante. Brobbey chose Netherlands over early Ghana interest, now boasting 14 senior caps, and his Premier League form with Sunderland adds to the pride from his diaspora heritage.

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Brian Brobbey stunned with a first-half brace in the Netherlands' 5-1 World Cup win over Sweden, but a old clip of him calling Twi 'Ghanaian' has Ghanaians laughing and debating his roots.

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Performing 16th in the 2026 Eurovision Grand Final at Wiener Stadthalle, Satoshi from Cahul blended multilingual rap, pan pipes, a sax player, and flamboyant backup in 'Viva, Moldova!'—a high-energy mix of national pride that earned shouts of 'BEST OF THE NIGHT' online. Fans raved about the 'glorious three-minute chaos grenade,' with one calling it a national anthem fused with a rap battle and wedding speech, while UK MP Luke Pollard gave it an 8 for sequins and flair. Moldova scored 8th with 226 points, grabbing 183 from televote love but only 43 from juries, behind winner Bulgaria's Dara and her 516-point 'Bangaranga.'

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Vlad Sabajuc, known as Satoshi, hit the Vienna stage in a sparkling blue jersey shouting 'Moldova is on duty!' amid rap, folk hooks, and wild dancers that left fans roaring.

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