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BAD BUNNY RESPONDS TO SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW BACKLASH DURING 'SNL' MONOLOGUE

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Bad Bunny isn't letting critics dull his excitement about headlining the 2026 Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show. Hosting the Saturday Night Live season 51 premiere on October 4, the 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist used his opening monologue to address backlash surrounding the announcement.

HARRELL SACKED BY ADELAIDE 36ERS AFTER POSITIVE TEST FOR BANNED SUBSTANCE

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Former Los Angeles Clippers center Montrezl Harrell’s contract has been terminated by the Adelaide 36ers after he failed a doping test in China, the NBL side said on Thursday.

COCO GAUFF ADVANCES TO CHINA OPEN SEMIFINALS

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Defending champion Coco Gauff moved into the semifinals of the China Open for the third year in a row after defeating Germany's Eva Lys in straight sets. The world number three needed one hour and 28 minutes to seal a 6-3 6-4 victory, showing both consistency and composure against a determined opponent.

FORMER NFL STAR RUDI JOHNSON DIES BY SUICIDE AT 45

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Former Cincinnati Bengals running back Rudi Johnson has died at the age of 45. His passing was confirmed by the team on Tuesday and was first reported by TMZ. A family source told TMZ that Johnson had been "struggling with mental health issues and the possible effects of CTE that he could not overcome." Authorities later indicated that his death was an apparent suicide.

WNBA COMMISSIONER TOLD CAITLIN CLARK SHESHE OWES HER SPONSORSHIPS TO THE LEAGUE

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Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier claimed on Tuesday that WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert told her Caitlin Clark "should be grateful" to the league for helping her land multiple sponsorship deals. Collier made the pointed remarks toward Engelbert and the league in a prepared speech she delivered during her exit interview following the Lynx's season on Sept. 30.

A’JA WILSON WINS FOURTH WNBA MVP, SETS NEW RECORD

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A'ja Wilson has made history as the WNBA's first four-time Most Valuable Player after being awarded the league's top individual honor for the second consecutive year, the league announced Sunday. The Las Vegas Aces star emerged victorious in what was considered a close race with Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier. Wilson collected 51 first-place votes and 657 points to secure the award ahead of Collier, who earned 18 first-place votes and 534 points. Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas finished third with three first-place votes and 391 points, followed by Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray with 180 points and Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell with 93 points.

BAD BUNNY TO HEADLINE 2026 SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW: "THIS IS FOR MY PEOPLE AND OUR HISTORY"

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Bad Bunny is officially taking center stage at the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show. The Puerto Rican megastar, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, was announced as the headliner during Sunday night's game between the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers. The NFL teased the reveal on social media moments before confirming the news live during halftime.

NOAH LYLES CLAIMS FOURTH CONSECUTIVE WORLD 200M TITLE

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American sprinter Noah Lyles has secured his place among athletics' most dominant figures after claiming his fourth consecutive 200m world title at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. With his trademark energy and flair, Lyles held off a world-class field to equal Usain Bolt's record in the discipline, a feat he has long aspired to achieve.