Should celebrities and athletes shut up about politics? It’s complicated.

Indiana governor remains optimistic about a Bears border crossing

Politicians have a bad habit (in fairness, they have many) when it comes to cramming puns into sports-related topics.

Sunday Posted & Toasted Notes: Mitch talks, FA market nuggets, Jaylen Brown has lost it

Good morning to everybody brave enough to wake up at all on Sunday. Double shout-out to the tiny crop of nutsos reading this, y’all the real MVPs. Time for some links! “Analytics nowadays (are) used to discredit and control narratives. Roll the ball out, (and) none of these guys better than me on both ends. []

Hollywood “Celebrities” Call Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson a “Coward” for Staying Out of Politics

For years, Hollywood has insisted that celebrities have a responsibility to use their platforms to speak out on political issues. But Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s decision to step away from public commentary on politics has now sparked backlash from several prominent entertainment figures, with some branding the actor a “coward” for choosing to remain silent. [] The post Hollywood “Celebrities” Call Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson a “Coward” for Staying Out of Politics appeared first on That Park Place.

Dave Portnoy: Pat McAfee blew reason for leaving Barstool out of proportion

Pat McAfee currently sits atop the sports media kingdom as the reluctant face of ESPN, where he seemingly gets everything he wants, especially after publicly complaining. It can be hard to remember that not that long ago he was a Barstool Sports personality. It probably isn’t very hard to imagine that his time there ended

Gene Bess, all-time winningest college basketball coach, dead at 91

The college basketball world is mourning the death of Gene Bess, the winningest coach in the sport’s history. On Friday, Bess’s son, Brian, announced the legendary coach had died. He was 91. “This morning at 4:00am my dad went to be with Jesus,’ Brian wrote in a Facebook post. ‘We are making arrangements and will []...Click to read more

Jaylen Brown goes off on insider Bobby Marks and analytics enthusiasts

Jaylen Brown has taken time to respond to naysayers in NBA media. His latest rant is about NBA front office insider Bobby Marks.

School Assembly News Headlines (July 10): Top National, International News

Today's headlines bring a mix of big decisions, brave actions and sporting drama from around the world.

Poll: Americans say they’re sick of politics taking over their lives. With exceptions.

The POLITICO Poll finds that a majority of Americans think there’s too much politics in places it doesn’t belong. But they can still be influenced by what their favorite stars and businesses say.

Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026

UPDATE — Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 12:35 p.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there’s always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, []

Whatever Happened to the Brexit Battalion Media Corps?

Ten years and six prime ministers on, Byline Times looks at the fate of Brexit’s most prominent media cheerleaders

Musician Kenny Chesney's refusal to speak out on politics sparks argument on 'The View'

The View co-hosts debate whether celebrities like Kenny Chesney should speak out on politics or provide fans an escape from the 24/7 news cycle.

Can you find someone’s social media by picture? Why fans use photo search when celebrity profiles look suspicious

Celebrity culture is all about fan access. People want to see BTS content about who Ariana Grande is dating or which actor from Off Campus will be starring in a film next. It’s thrilling to get a surprise announcement from actors, musicians, athletes, and influencers people admire. The problem is that social media is tricking []

Platner’s Wild Theory About Why Conservatives Care About Trans Sports 

Radical leftist Senate candidate Graham Platner said that the real “reason” conservatives care about men in women’s sports is that billionaires are afraid of a wealth tax. He claimed that social concerns, such as the transgender sports issue, are manufactured by billionaire donors to distract voters from economic issues. He suggested that the well-funded campaign ...

‘Bukan senang capai tahap ini’

PETALING JAYA: Bintang sayap Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) Arif Aiman Hanapi meminta peminat supaya tidak membuat sebarang andaian tidak berasas mengenai perjalanan kariernya, terutama berkaitan keputusannya untuk terus beraksi dalam Liga Malaysia (Liga M). Pemain berusia 24 tahun itu tampil menjelaskan perkara tersebut selepas menerima pertanyaan daripada seorang peminat di media sosial yang mempersoalkan keputusannya ... Read more The post ‘Bukan senang capai tahap ini’ appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Cedric Maxwell has a message for Jaylen Brown: Don’t bash the Celtics on the way out

This is what people will look at now. They're going to judge you by this, how you're going to respond. The post Cedric Maxwell has a message for Jaylen Brown: Don’t bash the Celtics on the way out appeared first on Boston.com.

And now: John Oliver tells US about the incredibly popular David Frost and Laura Trott

Last Week Tonight viewers might have been confused as to who Britain's most popular politicians are - and they wouldn't be alone

Comic Rips ‘Nice Guy’ Nate Bargatze for Partying With ‘Fascists’

CBS via Getty Images, Dominik Bindl/Getty Images for Tribeca FestivalComedian W. Kamau Bell slammed MAGA-curious celebrities, including Nate Bargatze, for flirting with “fascists.”Bell, 53, called out America’s top-selling comedian and a few other “nice white guy” celebrities in a Substack post on Monday with the title “It Is So Easy To Not Do This, spelling out a suggested list of rules to follow for those who are “confused when they are judged for their own actions.”Read more at The Daily Beast.

Academics persist in being the ’20’ on the ’80-20′ issue of trans women in female sports

Assoc. Editor Dave Huber says the public largely opposes allowing biological men to compete in women's sports, highlighting a rift between common sense and academic theories. He critiques academics for prioritizing emotional perspectives over biological realities, suggesting that such views threaten societal norms and exacerbate issues in education and sports.

Journalists Discuss Healthcare Costs’ Political Fallout, Concerns About Canceled ICE Facility

KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.

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Celebrity Deaths 2026: Paying Tribute to the Stars Who Died This Year

Remembering the legends, changemakers and more we lost this year

Louisville Sports Figure Kenny Klein Dead After Choking at Restaurant: Report

The college sports world is mourning the death of Kenny Klein, the legendary University of Louisville athletic communications director, who died on Thursday, June 25 at age 68. Klein died after a “choking episode” that occurred at a Louisville restaurant two weeks ago, according to Louisville’s WDRB. The station reports family and friends stayed by []

Why Trump and Fifa, try as they might, will never overshadow World Cup’s most beautiful feature

WORLD CUP 2026: From Seattle to Mexico City, Kieran Jackson digests the visceral energy of people from all walks of life at stadiums across North America and concludes: the World Cup’s multi-culturalism is unparalleled

Dave Portnoy says rise in socialism is the ‘scariest’ thing

Barstool Sports founder and owner Dave Portnoy expressed concerns over the rise of socialism across the country, as numerous left-wing candidates continue to win their primary elections. Portnoy, who has become more outspoken about politics recently, said Thursday on Fox Friends that he does not understand how people can support these candidates because a []

Stephen A. Smith says politicians 'can't admit when they're wrong'

On the red carpet at the Mark Twain Prize gala, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith reflected on apologizing to New York Knicks fans and said politicians should do the same when they're wrong. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

The Media Eagerly Take the Wrong Side of the Facts on Girls Sports

Journalists love to boast that they are “Facts First” people, that they are the brave souls seeking out “truth.” But when it comes to transgenderism, facts go out the window, and truth is triggering. When the Supreme Court upheld state bans on boys in girls sports, NBC anchor Craig Melvin sounded apologetic in live coverage....

Introducing a Radical New Concept … Sports Reporting Actually Reporting on Sports!

Introducing a Radical New Concept … Sports Reporting Actually Reporting on Sports!

‘Too cringeworthy’: Albanese under fire over public fawning of Kylie Minogue

Sky News host Chris Kenny mocks Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's “cringeworthy” public fawning over pop star Kylie Minogue. “The story about our Prime Minister publicly lusting after Kylie Minogue is just too cringeworthy … it shows poor judgement,” Mr Kenny said. “Anthony Albanese has become so arrogant, so full of hubris, that he thinks he can do as he pleases. “He keeps slipping up, and now finally, people are waking up to it. “This issue also goes to hypocrisy. Labor loves to lecture and even demonise its political enemies as sexist and misogynistic but it goes to water when its own side transgresses.”