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Zendaya arrives at the Odyssey premiere wearing a feathered white gown by Matières Félales with angel wings and a thigh-high slit, paired with Chopard diamonds; Nolan’s epic also stars Damon, Hathaway and Holland as it markets in New York.
LIV Golf has announced a transition plan away from Saudi funding after the PIF ends its backing at the close of the 2026 season. A new independent board is leading a move to secure long‑term capital through diversified partners, while the tour maintains its schedule amid ongoing discussions with potential investors.
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Sam Bankman-Fried’s conviction on fraud and conspiracy charges, stating that prosecutors’ evidence was robust. The court rejected defense claims of trial unfairness, noting that Bankman-Fried’s actions showed him using FTX funds as a personal piggy bank while assuring customers funds were safe. He remains jailed with sentencing details and potential appeals still under discussion.
The Knicks have clinched their first NBA title in 53 years after defeating the Spurs in five games. Viewership peaked at 33 million for Game 5, making this the most-watched NBA Finals since 1998. The series averaged 20.6 million viewers, the best since ABC/ESPN began covering the Finals in 2003.
LeBron James has announced he will leave the Los Angeles Lakers, ending an eight-year stint that delivered a 2020 title. The 41-year-old will play his 24th NBA season elsewhere, with teams including the Warriors and Cavaliers cited as potential destinations. Free agency opens with mounting speculation about the next chapter in one of basketball’s greatest careers.
The NBA off-season has heated up as LeBron James and Stephen Curry surface in rumors about a potential reunion with Anthony Davis. Washington Wizards’ stance to keep Davis complicates the Warriors’ plans, while Draymond Green’s option decision reshapes finances and futures for all three veterans.