Sports, Entertainment & Culture — August 8, 2026

Coroner rules Grizzlies' Clarke death accidental. The Los Angeles County medical examiner ruled Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke's May death accidental, caused by the effects of heroin and cocaine.

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'Spider-Man' eyes near-record second weekend. The Marvel sequel is tracking toward $135M-$140M+ domestically, one of the biggest second weekends in box office history and 2026's fifth $100M+ No. 1 weekend.

Deadline reports the projected haul would rank as the third-largest second weekend ever recorded at the U.S. box office. The figure is based on tracking rather than final grosses, so the film's ultimate placement will depend on actual weekend receipts once they are reported. Per the outlet, the result would also extend a pattern of high-grossing No. 1 finishes this year.

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A's part ways with GM David Forst. The Athletics and their longtime general manager mutually agreed to part ways after a three-decade run, just as the franchise's move to Las Vegas looms.

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Angélique Kidjo makes Walk of Fame history. The five-time Grammy winner will become the first African musician honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; her ceremony is set for Aug. 18.

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