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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1922, Ken Mosdell, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2006) was born. In 1928, Johnny Gilbert, American game show host and announcer was born. In 1929, Sofia Muratova, Russian gymnast (died 2006) was born. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1948, Tony Kornheiser, American television sports talk show host and former sportswriter was born. In 1974, Deborah Cox, Canadian singer-songwriter and actress was born. In 1976, Sheldon Souray, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1981, Ágnes Kovács, Hungarian swimmer was born. In 1992, Elise Matthysen, Belgian swimmer was born. In 2024, Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Can the NHL keep its new female viewers?

Awful Announcing

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June 26, 2026

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The NHL is coming off a strong Stanley Cup Final viewership, and a new report suggests that growth in women’s viewership may be part of the reason. New data reported by Richard Deitsch in Sports Business Journal found that the 2026 Stanley Cup Final averaged 2 million women viewers, up 148 from 807,000 in 2025.

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Awful Announcing

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· Jul 11, 2026

Women’s Sports Sundays holding its own after replacing ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ on ESPN

ESPN replaced Sunday Night Baseball with Women’s Sports Sundays, and three weeks in, we are getting our first look at how the change is working for ESPN. Through three weeks, WNBA games on Women’s Sports Sundays are averaging 1.04 million viewers. The latest edition of Women’s Sports Sundays was by far the series’ biggest viewership

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 29, 2026

‘She’s the reason they fly private’: Jealous WNBA players trashed for targeting Caitlin Clark

​Filmmaker Ami Horowitz says there is “no question” Caitlin Clark is being targeted by her opposition in the WNBA. ​“She is the recipient of 17 per cent of all flagrant fouls in the entire WNBA,” Mr Horowitz told Sky News host James Morrow. ​“Race could absolutely be a component. ​“There is an economic analysis that she makes up 25 per cent of all revenue. ​“She is the reason they fly private now. ​“The WNBA players should be hailing her.”

Daily Dot

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· Jul 12, 2026

‘We Dated for a Week’: Woman Shares Repeated ‘No Caller ID’ Calls, Sparking Dating Red Flag Debate

A woman is going viral after sharing a video that she says shows repeated “No Caller ID” calls from a man she dated. In the video, she is seen declining repeated “No Caller ID” calls while eating dinner. The video then cuts to her scrolling through her recent calls, filled almost entirely with “No Caller Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post ‘We Dated for a Week’: Woman Shares Repeated ‘No Caller ID’ Calls, Sparking Dating Red Flag Debate appeared first on The Daily Dot.

CBS Sports

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· Jun 26, 2026

2026 WNBA All-Star Game: Picking the 10 starters, and why Caitlin Clark's historic season makes her a lock

Plus, why Kesey Plum gets a spot on the ballot despite injury

Sports Geek

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· Jun 27, 2026

NHL Digital Transformation, MLB Prop Bet Integrity & Warriors AI Sponsorship

Here are the latest articles curated by Sports Geek Reads. Get these updates as a podcast by subscribing to Sports Geek Rapid Rundown. This edition presented by SEAT 2026 in Charlotte, June 28-30 2026. Key Reads NHL doubles down on digital transformation with multi-year Presidio renewal - Sports Mint Media * How the NHL is [...] The post NHL Digital Transformation, MLB Prop Bet Integrity Warriors AI Sponsorship appeared first on Sports Geek.

Bloomberg

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· Jul 9, 2026

The PWHL is Just Getting Started With Hilary Knight

In this episode of The Deal, Hilary details for Jason and Alex the process of starting a league where players were partners from the jump and why Mark Walter and Billie Jean King were the right people to work with. She also explains how the momentum from this year’s Olympics bled into the PWHL season and why Heated Rivalry is one of the best things to ever happen to hockey. Finally, she shares her hopes for her post-playing career (spoiler alert! she wants to own a team) and the responsibility of being the face of her sport. (Source: Bloomberg)

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 22, 2026

LIVE: France vs Iraq – World Cup 2026

Follow the live build-up and team news coverage ahead of our text commentary stream of the Group I game in Philadelphia.

Us Weekly

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· Jul 4, 2026

23 Best Prime Video Shows to Watch Right Now (July 2026): ‘Every Year After' and More

After a slow start to 2026, Prime Video has been killing it lately in the series department. After saying goodbye to The Boys, subscribers were introduced to Nicole Kidman as Scarpetta and more horny hockey players in Off Campus. July has even more content for you to binge, with the addictive YA drama Every Year []

Variety

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· Jul 7, 2026

Mariska Hargitay to Host Emmys; First Woman to Emcee the Show In 15 Years

First, the Knicks win and now this. NBC has tapped one of its primetime superstars to host the 78th Emmy Awards: “Law Order: SVU” star and executive producer Mariska Hargitay will lead this year’s kudocast. That makes Hargitay the first woman to host the Emmys in 15 years — since 2011, when Jane Lynch []

Global News

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· Jun 30, 2026

Oilers invite 3 female hockey players to join NHL development camp roster

Twenty-seven rising hockey stars took to the ice inside Rogers Place. For the first time ever, a trio of female players were invited to the NHL Development Camp..

Out Magazine

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· Jul 7, 2026

Would Brooke Lynn Hytes compete on a future season of 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars'?

The competition is heating up in the North!

TwistedSifter

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· Jul 2, 2026

A Woman Is Grieving Her Grandmother’s Sudden Passing, But Her Husband Is More Concerned About Watching Hockey With His Brother

Her husband is not husband material. The post A Woman Is Grieving Her Grandmother’s Sudden Passing, But Her Husband Is More Concerned About Watching Hockey With His Brother appeared first on TwistedSifter.

CBC | Sports News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Caitlin Clark condemns 'harassment' as WNBA players face surge of online threats

Caitlin Clark has seen enough of the social media hatred that she, her Fever teammates, coaches and opposing WNBA players get.

Reuters

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· Jul 10, 2026

Russian model goes viral as Erling Haaland look-a-like

As Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland shines at the FIFA World Cup 2026, his female lookalike from Russia is making a splash on social media. Model Anastasia Kostromitina has shot to fame on Instagram with videos mimicking Haaland, including one clip that has drawn more than 110 million views. #erlinghaaland #football #soccer #model #lookalike 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

The Hill

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· Jul 7, 2026

'SVU' star Mariska Hargitay to be first female Emmys host in 15 years

“Law and Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay is set to be the first female host of the Emmys in 15 years. The Television Academy announced in a press release on Tuesday that Hargitay is hosting the Emmys, which will happen on Sep. 14. “Bringing important stories into the light has been the heartbeat of my...

New Boston Post

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· Jun 21, 2026

The Media Wants You To Believe This Former Democratic NH State Rep Going To Prison For Child Porn Is A Woman

The media keeps calling former Democratic New Hampshire state Rep. Stacie Laughton a woman. Reality tells a different story.

Townhall

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· Jun 27, 2026

Caitlin Clark Is Making Other WNBA Coaches Post Delusional Nonsense on Social Media

Caitlin Clark Is Making Other WNBA Coaches Post Delusional Nonsense on Social Media

Associated Press

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· Jun 26, 2026

Is Milly Alcock's 'Supergirl' LGBTQ+?

After repeated questions about the sexual orientation of the new "Supergirl," actor Milly Alcock takes a guess. #MillyAlcock #Supergirl

Watchdog Report

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· Jul 3, 2026

DOJ Targets NFL’s Paywall Play

The real story here is not whether the NFL has made football harder to watch; it has. The deeper question is whether the league’s modern media model remains legally and commercially defensible once “free TV” no longer means what most fans think it means. Key Points The Justice Department has opened an antitrust inquiry into []

ABC7 New York

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· Jun 25, 2026

Trafficked for sex: The dark side of major sporting events

Trafficked for sex: The dark side of major sporting events

Fox News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Golf legend Annika Sorenstam credits Caitlin Clark with bringing a new demographic to women's golf

LPGA great Annika Sorenstam told Fox News Digital that WNBA star Caitlin Clark brings a new demographic to golf and is great for women's sports.

Commercial Observer

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· Jun 30, 2026

On Rejection and Perseverance at the NHL Draft

This past weekend, I took my wife, Cynthia, and my daughter, Sophie, to the National Hockey League draft in Buffalo. We are all huge hockey fans, and this past year Sophie served on the NHL’s Youth Advisory Board, so attending the draft was really the icing on the cake. We arrived early enough to watch []

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 10, 2026

Why the Real Housewives Still Rule After 20 Years of Mayhem

Bravo MediaThis week: Celebrating my best friends. (The Real Housewives.)The concept of celebrity sex passes.A monologue I will never forget. Patti LuPone deserves the world. Or at least a dock.The best TV clip of the week.We’ve Been Blessed With 20 Years of GreatnessRead more at The Daily Beast.

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