Sports, Entertainment & Culture — July 1, 2026
The Morning Brief · July 1, 2026
Raptors acquire Kawhi Leonard from the Clippers. Toronto is sending Brandon Ingram, multiple first-round picks, and pick swaps to LA in a blockbuster deal that reshapes the Eastern Conference title race.
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Pochettino calls USMNT's Bosnia match a World Cup 'final.' US coach Mauricio Pochettino said Wednesday's round-of-32 game against Bosnia-Herzegovina is effectively a must-win on home soil.
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Victor Willis, Village People frontman and 'YMCA' co-writer, dies at 74. Willis, the founding lead singer behind 'YMCA,' 'Macho Man,' and 'In the Navy,' died Tuesday after a short aggressive illness.
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Daveigh Chase, voice of Lilo in Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch,' dies at 35. The Los Angeles Medical Examiner confirmed Chase, also known for her live-action roles, died June 16 from AIDS.
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