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Damian Lillard won the 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest at All-Star Saturday Night in Los Angeles, scoring 29 points in the final to beat Devin Booker (27) and Kon Knueppel (17), joining Larry Bird and Jason Kapono as the only three-time winners. Curry, a two-time champ who sat out the event, stole the show with his epic long-range swish from above the Intuit Dome. He then promised to enter next year with Lillard, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant for a dream-team showdown.

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From the broadcast booth, Steph Curry launched a 100-foot 3-pointer that swished perfectly as Damian Lillard claimed his third contest crown. The crowd roared while broadcasters shouted, 'Greatness, baby!'

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James tweeted during Philadelphia's 2023 playoff run: 'Anybody would look great at QB for the Eagles.. yeah ooook. HATERS MAN!! Jalen Hurts is SPECIAL.' Hurts proved it by leading the Eagles to a 40-22 Super Bowl LIX win over the Chiefs in February 2025, earning MVP with 221 passing yards, a TD pass, 72 rushing yards—a QB record—and another score. At 27, his 57-25 record tops Eagles starters, and fans highlight his 3-2 mark against Mahomes, plus unbeaten streaks over Allen and Jackson, while rivals point to team support and uneven games like his four-pick outing.

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LeBron James called out the haters in 2023, declaring Jalen Hurts special amid the Eagles' playoff push. Now, with a Super Bowl MVP ring in hand, those words feel prophetic.

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Nigeria's First Lady initiated an empowerment program providing support for low-income households to start small-scale ventures like selling akara, kulikuli, and small chops.

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During the final Big Brother Naija Season 10 reunion hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Thelma publicly criticized Rooboy's poorly spelled birthday letter for her one-year-old son, along with his tattoos and loud personality, saying he wasn't the type she wanted around her child. Fans called her classist and ungrateful, with radio host Do2dtun labeling it degrading, while some defended her standards as a single mom. The tense exchange highlighted ongoing house tensions, including clashes with winner Imisi, as the five-night reunion wrapped up.

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Rooboy shared a heartfelt birthday note for Thelma's young son Dawson, but she spotlighted his spelling mistakes on live TV, calling it a red flag.

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Fans discuss Marcus Rashford's performance compared to Anthony Gordon in an England match managed by Thomas Tuchel, claiming Rashford showed superior quality despite Gordon's prior starts. References include Tuchel's selection of Rashford over Gordon and Barcelona's decision to sign Gordon instead of Rashford. The conversation highlights differences in their international play, including a prior match against Ghana.

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Gerald “Sunny” Okafor, a Nigerian man detained for immigration issues in Japan, died in a detention center following a 4-week hunger strike. He had begged Japanese authorities to send him home, but his requests were refused.

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Three key first-round Game 3s tip off Friday on Prime Video: 76ers host Celtics at 7 p.m. ET in a tied series after Philly's Game 2 steal; Lakers visit Rockets at 8 p.m. ET up 2-0; and Trail Blazers face Spurs at 10:30 p.m. ET, even at 1-1. Wembanyama scored 35 in Game 1 but left early with a concussion in Game 2—he's questionable after full shootaround participation. Tatum averaged 31.6 points in his last five Game 3s, Portland misses Lillard with an Achilles injury, and Houston fights to avoid a 3-0 deficit.

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Jayson Tatum eyes a road rebound in Philly while Victor Wembanyama's shootaround drills spark hope for the Spurs in Portland.

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British-Syrian activist and filmmaker Hassan Akkad, known for his BAFTA-winning refugee documentary and anti-corruption videos, was detained in Damascus on June 17 under the Assad-era Cybercrime Law after a defamation complaint from journalist Mousa al-Omar. Al-Omar accused Akkad of ignoring his $700,000 in reconstruction donations amid Akkad's 'Give Us the Money You Owe' campaign pressing wealthy donors. International outcry from human rights groups and journalists like Christiane Amanpour prompted al-Omar to withdraw the complaint, leading to Akkad's release without charges on Sunday and highlighting tensions over free speech in post-Assad Syria.

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Hassan Akkad hugged a friend tightly upon release, a moment captured and shared by Channel 4's Lindsey Hilsum as a sign of hope for free expression in Syria.

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Their collaboration 'Dai Dai,' the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem, debuted at No. 75 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated June 27, giving Burna Boy his ninth entry and most for any African artist, topping Tems. Released in mid-May, the multilingual track mixes Latin pop and Afrobeats, blending English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Japanese, with nearly 90 million Spotify streams and top spots in countries like UAE and Switzerland. Fans celebrate Burna Boy's versatility across languages including Spanish on this hit, as a Spanish version drops soon amid the tournament's global excitement.

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Burna Boy and Shakira owned the Estadio Azteca stage on June 11, their sharp choreography and chants of 'Dale, allez, let's go!' sending the World Cup crowd wild.

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The couple, arrested in January 2026 for social media posts criticizing state actions, received the 2026 Ludovic-Trarieux Prize from European bar associations for their pro bono defense of enforced disappearance victims, blasphemy accusations, and vulnerable families. Mazari-Hazir has challenged military and police abuses, while Chattha aided death-row cases through legal aid groups; their work exposed an alleged extortion 'blasphemy gang.' Sentenced to 17 years each under Pakistan's cybercrimes law with appeals pending, the award highlights global support amid claims of judicial harassment, as families they defended seek new representation.

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From behind bars in Adiala Jail, Pakistani lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha learned they've won a top human rights award— the same one Nelson Mandela received while imprisoned.

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The Afrobeats star and South African sensation posed casually in a pre-show green room amid FIFA branding during the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Mexico City. Burna Boy performed the new anthem 'Dai Dai' with Shakira, while Tyla sang South Africa's national anthem ahead of Mexico's match against Bafana Bafana. Fans celebrated the relaxed photo, dreaming of a future collaboration between the two.

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Burna Boy lounged in shades on yellow couches while Tyla struck a playful pose in her white-and-blue mini dress—just before their big performances at Estadio Azteca.

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The Texas singer's February 6 song directly calls out Bruce Springsteen for abandoning working-class roots, with lyrics like 'You preach from your mansion, but you don't know the cost' and a video featuring Trump rallies, border clips, and a nod to Laken Riley. It knocked Springsteen's 'Streets of Minneapolis'—a critique of Trump-era ICE actions—to No. 2 on the chart. Owens, known for patriotic hits like 'Trump Won,' taps into tensions between celebrity activism and heartland views, drawing cheers from supporters who see it as a bold stand.

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Natasha Owens grabbed her guitar and channeled fans' frustrations into 'The Boss,' a track that hit No. 1 on iTunes Rock just days after release.

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The four-time award-winning broadcaster posted a heartfelt note urging listeners to be gentle with their struggles, quoting 1 Peter 5:7: 'Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.' Fans responded with gratitude, sharing studio photos and warm Easter greetings, like listener FitLeahK's peace-sign snap at the Metro FM desk, which Theledi met with 'Happy Good Friday Leah🫶🏾🙏🏾 We made it.' Her words create a space for honest connection on her weekday 9 a.m. to noon show, resonating deeply as South Africans enter the Easter weekend.

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Just before dawn on Good Friday, Metro FM host Khutso Theledi reached out to those too tired for words: 'May today not feel heavy for you. You don’t need to carry all of that.'

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Jacinta Nompumelelo Ndabeni-Abrahams stated that South Africa relies on gas and oil imports from Mozambique and conducts significant trade with neighboring African countries. She dismissed concerns about economic impacts from strained relations with those neighbors.

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In a tense Round 22 SportPesa League match, Shabana FC captain George Onyango scored a dramatic 97th-minute header from a Bronson Nsumbuga corner, securing a 1-0 victory over Mathare United and extending their winning streak to five. The gritty win at Nyayo Stadium propelled Shabana to third place, three points behind leaders Gor Mahia, while their cheeky official post told rivals to 'go back to the hospital and leave football.' Coach Peter Okidi brushed off concerns ahead of Sunday's top clash with AFC Leopards, boldly claiming 'we are best.'

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With seconds ticking down at Nyayo Stadium, captain George Onyango leaped like a salmon to head in the winner, sparking wild pitch invasions from ecstatic Shabana fans.

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Moses Malada, chairman of Pretoria Callies, revealed that Polokwane City has not paid their 15% sell-on fee from Oswin Appollis' transfer to Orlando Pirates. Pretoria Callies originally sold Appollis to Polokwane City for R900,000 with the sell-on clause, and Malada confirmed Orlando Pirates paid Polokwane City in full. Malada has contacted Polokwane City boss Johnny Mogaladi via emails and calls without resolution.

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A German visitor posted about enjoying a beautiful sunset in Berlin, Ohio, an Amish and Mennonite tourist town. The post prompted accusations of it being a sundown town due to its predominantly white rural population. Users debated the term's meaning and contrasted Berlin's appeal with complaints about Atlanta's crime, traffic, and lifestyle challenges.

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