Sports, Entertainment & Culture — June 28, 2026

Wizards go with Dybantsa at No. 1. Washington kicked off a new era this week, selecting BYU's AJ Dybantsa with the top pick in the NBA Draft over Kansas' Darryn Peterson. The franchise is betting on the 19-year-old to help reverse its fortunes.

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Justin Bieber announces McKenna to the Leafs. The 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo had a distinctly Canadian flavor: Toronto selected Penn State winger Gavin McKenna first overall, with the announcement delivered by hometown pop star Justin Bieber. Leafs fans had plenty to cheer about.

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Fever coach blasts refs over 'cheap shots' on Caitlin Clark. Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White went public with her frustration this week after Clark left Wednesday's loss to the Phoenix Mercury with a back injury. White called out officials over what she described as two deliberate 'cheap shots,' including a fist to Clark's throat, with video going viral.

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World Cup group stage wraps with Messi records and a Cinderella story. The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage concluded this week, delivering two of its biggest stories: Cape Verde's stunning Cinderella run captured global attention, and Lionel Messi broke more tournament records. The knockout rounds now loom.

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Clive Davis, the most powerful executive in music history, dies at 94. The industry lost a giant this week. Davis, who discovered or relaunched the careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, and Carlos Santana — among dozens of others — passed away at 94. He is remembered as an unmatched force in shaping popular music across six decades.

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Hollywood's directors ratify a new four-year deal — no strike this time. The Directors Guild of America voted this week to ratify a four-year contract with studios and streamers, completing another round of guild agreements. The contrast with the bruising strikes of three years ago was stark: labor peace, for now, reigns in Hollywood.

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