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At Monday's WWE Raw, former NXT Champion Oba Femi declared his pursuit of the King of the Ring crown and a potential SummerSlam title shot against Cody Rhodes or Roman Reigns, drawing massive cheers and chants from a full house. Jey Uso interrupted with 'Yeet' energy, sparking a heated exchange where Femi warned, 'When you shoot, don’t miss. Because if you do, I’ll destroy you. And if you don’t, I’ll still destroy you.' Tuesday's SmackDown struggled with under 6,500 fans in the 20,000-capacity venue, empty sections, high ticket prices over £150, a UK heatwave, and competition from an advertised England soccer match screening.

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Oba Femi strode into London's O2 Arena like a king in waiting, owning the mic and sending the packed crowd into a frenzy with his bold King of the Ring vow.

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Severe thunderstorms rolled across counties like Franklin, Johnson, Newton, Pope, and Searcy on August 7, 2026, prompting warnings for 60 mph gusts and inch-sized hail until late evening. Chief Meteorologist Todd Yakoubian and the Arkansas Weather Network tracked strong cells with rain, lightning, and severe potential, asking residents to report any damage. Officials advised staying indoors, away from windows, and checking local alerts, with no widespread impacts confirmed yet.

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As radar lit up with intense storm cells, meteorologists urged folks in northern Arkansas to seek shelter from damaging winds and large hail sweeping through Friday evening.

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Records show Smith received citations for improper tags and not carrying his license while driving a Rolls-Royce with plates from a Lamborghini; he resolved them last month. The details surfaced as police review a Sunday battery allegation at his Davie home, where his ex-girlfriend called 911 claiming he beat her up—no arrests were made. Smith, recently traded back to the Jets as their presumptive starter, has no charges filed yet, with fans divided on whether the traffic stop signals deeper issues.

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On a rainy afternoon in March, Jets QB Geno Smith told a Davie officer to 'do your job better' during a tense traffic stop over mismatched license plates.

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In the Cactus League opener at Peoria Stadium, the Seattle Mariners fell 12-10 to the Chicago White Sox in a high-scoring affair full of hits and homers. Raleigh's third-inning shot off a first-pitch changeup traveled with 107.4 mph exit velocity and 6.1 seconds of hang time, while Julio Rodriguez added a two-run double and Colt Emerson drove in two runs. Despite the loss, standouts like new Mariner Brendan Donovan (2-for-2) and Rhylan Thomas (solo homer) showed promise in this spring tune-up.

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Cal Raleigh rounded the bases with his signature strut after launching a 427-foot two-run homer that tied the game at 3-3. The blast reminded everyone his MLB-record power from last season is still very much alive.

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The 6-foot-2 Detroit guard averaged 23.3 points and 6.5 assists per game, shooting over 44% from three, while leading Arkansas to a 28-9 record, third in the SEC, and their first conference tournament title since 2000. Acuff swept SEC Player and Freshman of the Year honors, earned unanimous First-Team All-American status, reached the Cousy Award finals, and powered the Razorbacks to the Sweet 16 before a 109-88 loss to Arizona. Coach John Calipari called him unique, warning NBA scouts they'd regret passing on him, as Acuff signed a Reebok shoe deal and eyes lottery pick status next.

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Freshman Darius Acuff Jr. burst onto the scene, dropping 88 points across three NCAA Tournament games—a record for SEC players and any freshman in 50 years.

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Satellite images reveal a large oil slick near Kharg Island, Iran's primary crude oil export terminal, spreading towards Saudi waters.

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The Bucks traded cash to the Magic for the No. 60 pick from the Wizards and chose 21-year-old forward Malique Lewis from South East Melbourne Phoenix. The 6-foot-8 athletic wing averaged 7.1 points and shot 38.7% from three in the NBL last season, drawing praise for his defensive versatility and transition play. In a post-Giannis retool, Milwaukee pairs him with lottery picks Brayden Burries and Nate Ament on a draft-and-stash deal, with NBL voices celebrating his global path from Spain to Mexico to Australia.

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Malique Lewis heard his name called as the very last pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, wrapping up a journey from Trinidad to Australia that caught the Milwaukee Bucks' eye.

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The San Diego Padres are reportedly pursuing a $300 million long-term contract extension for Oakland Athletics reliever Mason Miller. Miller is described as the best reliever in baseball.

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Late on March 13 into early March 14, residents of Morón, a town of 70,000 in central Cuba, escalated peaceful pot-banging protests by breaking into the local Communist Party headquarters. They ripped out equipment and documents, set them ablaze outside, and tried to torch the building with flaming palm fronds, though it did not catch fire. The unrest came amid Cuba's worst energy crisis in decades, with blackouts up to 26 hours daily due to crumbling infrastructure and lost Venezuelan oil supplies, fueling food and medicine shortages. Authorities arrested five people, denied reports of a shooting outside a police station, and blamed U.S. policies, while President Díaz-Canel warned against violence and noted talks with the Trump administration.

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In the dead of night, a crowd in Morón turned their frustration into flames, hurling furniture and papers from a Communist Party office into a street bonfire.

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In Game 1 of a doubleheader Friday at Huntington Park in Columbus, Ohio, the Clippers trailed 8-5 before rallying in the eighth. Naylor crushed a deep fly to right that Fernández nearly caught but missed; instead of chasing, he jogged, allowing Naylor's inside-the-park two-run homer for a 9-8 walk-off win. Fans roasted the Yankees prospect online, speculating on a brain freeze or game-situation mix-up, while Austin Wells watched stunned from home plate. The RailRiders rebounded 8-6 in Game 2 to split the series.

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Bo Naylor, not the fastest guy on the bases, sprinted around Huntington Park as right fielder Yanquiel Fernández dove for the ball—then slowed to a jog, letting the tying and winning runs cross the plate.

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Coach Matt Rhule announced the hire this week, praising Benning's passion for kids, sports, and the program as a perfect match. The former Huskers captain and national champion steps in after a career in broadcasting and coaching at Omaha Westside High School, where his son Micah plays; he also leaves his role as color analyst on the Huskers Radio Network. Benning, father to current Nebraska safety Caleb Benning, takes over from Gus Felder to focus on player development—a role Rhule sees as key—with colleagues and fans calling it an ideal fit.

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Damon Benning, a Nebraska football legend and devoted dad, is trading his radio mic for a hands-on role mentoring Huskers players.

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On the exact anniversary of Cline's legendary 2019 Sweet 16 explosion—22 second-half points that sent Purdue to the Elite Eight—Boilermaker supporters are channeling his spirit ahead of their No. 2 vs. No. 1 West Region showdown with Arizona at 8:49 p.m. ET on TBS/truTV. Fans plead for sharpshooter Loyer or Braden Smith to channel Cline's step-back magic, sharing memes and rituals amid orange-clad crowds. A victory would mark Purdue's first Final Four since 1980 and send them to semis in Indianapolis.

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Seven years ago today, Ryan Cline rained down 27 points, including seven threes, to carry Purdue past Tennessee in overtime. Now, fans hope that same fire ignites Fletcher Loyer against top-seeded Arizona tonight.

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On the Pat McAfee Show, Pat McAfee stated that pro wrestling does not need to be saved after Cody Rhodes proved himself by defeating Randy Orton. McAfee retracted his prior narrative about Randy Orton saving the business and declared he has 'finished his story' with WWE.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates ace pitches 'The Big Glizzy,' a nearly 10-inch Nathan's Famous hot dog customizable with cheese, bacon, or ketchup, in a new Sheetz commercial that racked up millions of views after dropping Tuesday. Skenes, who calls himself the 'hot dog guy,' collaborated with the chain—Pirates' jersey sleeve sponsor—pushing for an oversized version to match his 6-foot-6 frame and appetite. He celebrated the launch with a surprise visit to a Shaler, Pa., Sheetz, handing out samples and signing autographs amid a lively crowd, while girlfriend Olivia Dunne joked about giving him an Oscar and fans praised his boardroom swagger.

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Paul Skenes traded his pitching mound for a boardroom, deadpanning about the need for a bigger hot dog in a Sheetz ad that has fans cracking up.

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The photo, shared by a fan account, captured the trio at Woolery's UCLA softball senior party amid leis and purple lights. Fans lit up over the unannounced visit from the couple—known as 'Nicolandria'—after Woolery's past TikToks pleading for Olandria to attend. A standout infielder honored as Softball America National Player of the Year in 2026, Woolery joined four other Bruins seniors in the festivities, blending celebrity cameos with heartfelt grad moments.

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Jordan Woolery beamed in her 'Class of 2026' sash as Love Island USA stars Olandria Carthen and Nicolas Vansteenberghe crashed her graduation celebration.

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