Sports, Entertainment & Culture — June 25, 2026

USMNT faces Turkey with Group D title already secured. Coach Mauricio Pochettino plans heavy rotation for Thursday’s World Cup group finale. Players insist they’re still playing to win, even with the Round of 32 berth already locked up.

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Fever coach calls out refs over hits on Caitlin Clark. Indiana’s Stephanie White criticized officials after Clark left Wednesday’s loss to Phoenix with a back injury, citing two ‘cheap shots’ including a fist to Clark’s neck caught on video.

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LaMelo Ball trade talks heating up in Charlotte. The Hornets are seriously engaged with multiple teams pursuing the star point guard — potentially the summer’s biggest NBA blockbuster, per ESPN sources.

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Phoebe Bridgers announces first album since Punisher. Lost Weekend arrives August 14, six years after her acclaimed 2020 debut solo LP. No singles have been released yet alongside the announcement.

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