The Las Vegas Aces have officially clinched their spot in the 2026 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Championship Game. Following a decisive 86-76 victory over the Phoenix Mercury, the Aces secured the Western Conference berth to set up a highly anticipated, high-stakes showdown.
This championship game will be a rematch of the 2023 Commissioner’s Cup Finals, where the New York Liberty bested the Aces on their home floor. This time, the tournament heads to New York on June 30. Led by a dominant A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas looks to flip the script, avenge their past defeat, and bring the cup back to Sin City.
The rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese added a thrilling new chapter during a high-stakes showdown between the Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream. In a dramatic, high-scoring battle, the Dream walked away with a tight 108-101 victory. For Reese—who joined Atlanta earlier in the 2026 season—this marked a rare and massive head-to-head victory over Clark, breaking a dominant stretch of head-to-head wins by the Fever guard.
Despite the loss, Indiana’s “Big 3” put on an absolute clinic. With Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell firing on all cylinders, the Fever stayed highly competitive throughout the entire game, proving why they are one of the most dangerous trios in the league. Together, the three stars accounted for 75 of Indiana’s 101 total points. Clark led the way with 26 points, 7 assists, and 2 rebounds, while Mitchell matched her with 26 points of her own. Meanwhile, Boston anchored the paint, stuffing the stat sheet with 23 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 blocks.
Angel Reese showed up big in the @AtlantaDream's win against the Fever 💯
She logged 21 PTS and 11 REB while going 8/14 from the field! ➡️ Recorded her 10th double-double to tie Jessica Shepard for the most this szn ➡️ Reached 20+ PTS and 10+ REB for the first time this… pic.twitter.com/TaTl2ZnH4P
However, the Atlanta Dream countered with an elite, balanced attack where all five starters scored in double digits. The charge was led by Reese, who anchored the paint with 21 points and 11 rebounds on 8-of-14 shooting to secure her 10th double-double of the season. Alongside her, Jordin Canada orchestrated the offense seamlessly to push the pace, finishing with 18 points. Rhyne Howard provided the crucial backcourt execution to close out the fourth quarter, delivering 16 points and 6 assists while hitting critical, back-to-back buckets late to stifle the Fever’s comeback.
Adding to the historic and play-off athmosphere of the night, the game served as the official on-court debut of Clark’s highly anticipated first signature sneaker, the Nike Caitlin 1. While the Dream spoiled the Clark’s sneaker maiden voyage, the combination of elite hoops, a rare Reese victory, and fresh sneaker history made this an unforgettable night for women’s basketball.
Game Highlights;
Both team will face again this Saturday afternoon in State Farm Arena.
Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala sent shockwaves through the tennis world at the 2026 Berlin Open, securing the biggest victory of her career by upsetting world No. 2 Elena Rybakina in straight sets, 7-5, 6-4.
Playing in her tournament debut on the grass courts of the Steffi Graf Stadion, the 21-year-old Eala showed incredible composure. Despite Rybakina opening the match in blistering form and firing 13 aces, Eala—currently ranked world No. 35—recalibrated her returns and capitalized on her opponent’s unforced errors. Trailing 4-1 in the first set, Eala rallied fiercely to win five consecutive games before breaking early in the second set to seal the historic triumph in 1 hour and 32 minutes.
With this monumental win, Eala advances to the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 tournament. She will not have much time to rest, as her next match is scheduled for later today, Friday, June 19, 2026, at 6:30 PM, which will be 11:30 PM, Philippine time. Eala will face a formidable opponent in Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina, who enters the match as the tournament’s No. 6 seed and holds the world No. 8 ranking. It will be the first career meeting between the two.
It’s a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves – a powerful villain no one can even see.
The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn’t forgotten them.
Spider-Man Brand New Day will be in theaters July 31st.
Two major reveal in this new trailer;
1. There will be a Spider-Man versus Hulk fight.
2. That invisible villain was revealed in this trailer, though they did not mention whot that villain is.
3. We still do not the character of Saddie Sink in the film or is just for hype?
Overall, I’m excited to see this movie and how it will connect to the upcoming Avengers:Doomsday, which will be release almost 5 months after this film.
After 3 years, the Caitlin Clark signature shoes are finally coming. Nike Basketball and Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark have officially unveiled her highly anticipated first signature sneaker: the Nike Caitlin 1.
Designed to mirror Clark’s dynamic on-court precision, the low-top silhouette introduces Nike’s new “Opticast” upper—an innovative construction featuring varied-height PU nodes designed to reduce drag and enhance explosive movement efficiency. Personal design touches run throughout the model, including stacked Swooshes that subtly mimic her “CC” initials and a visual pattern inspired by the ripple of the three-point arc.
Image: Caitlin 1
Image: Caitlin 1
Image: Caitlin 1
The debut “Racer Blue” colorway is scheduled to release globally on October 1, 2026. Available via Nike.com, the SNKRS app, and select retailers, the adult pairs will retail for $140, with kids’ sizing priced between $105 and $120. An 18-piece signature apparel collection will also drop alongside the shoe.
Scottie Thompson put together a gritty, award-winning performance to claim the Ramon Fernandez Finals MVP honors during the 7-game series.
Here are his statistical averages for the entire series, alongside his standout stat lines from individual games:
2026 Finals Series Averages;
Points: 10.0 PPG
Rebounds: 6.9 RPG
Assists: 5.4 APG
Steals: 1.3 SPG
In Game 7, Scottie Thompson was battling through a hamstring injury and an early cut near his left eye, Thompson flirted with a triple-double to carry the Gin Kings to an 88-76 win, scoring 19 points (7-of-11 shooting), 11 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals, and 0 turnovers.
Barangay Ginebra reclaimed its throne at the mountain top, defeating the TNT Tropang 5G, 88-76, in a do-or-die Game 7 on June 17, 2026. Playing before a roaring crowd of over 24,000 at the Mall of Asia Arena, the Gin Kings captured the Season 50 PBA Commissioner’s Cup title—their 16th franchise championship.
Resident import Justin Brownlee spearheaded the assault, dropping 30 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. Scottie Thompson flirted with a triple-double, turning in 19 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists. Under Tim Cone’s steady guidance, Ginebra’s signature resilience shut down TNT to spark a massive “Never Say Die” celebration.
Mynt, Inc. (“Mynt” or the “Company”), the fintech pioneer behind the Philippines’ number one finance superapp GCash, today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) and shareholders have authorized the Company’s filing of a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a listing application with the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) in connection with a potential initial public offering (IPO), with the following terms:
The offer will be equivalent to 12.0% of Mynt’s total outstanding capital stock post-IPO (“Firm Shares”), with each common share having a par value of P0.03 per common share.
Firm Shares will consist of both primary and secondary offers.
This same information has been disclosed by Globe Telecom, Inc. in accordance with corporate governance standards and pertinent disclosure rules and regulations.
Welcome to Hexe, the world of witches. Disney’s #Hexed is only in theaters November 25
The first trailer and poster for Disney’s “Hexed,” an all-new magical coming-of-age saga releasing in theaters November 25, are now available. The original animated film is Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 65th animated feature.
Joining previously announced voice cast members Hailee Steinfeld and Rashida Jones are seven-time Emmy Award® winner Tracey Ullman (“The Tracey Ullman Show,” “Tracey Takes On…,” “Bullets Over Broadway,” “Robin Hood: Men in Tights”), who voices the enchanted feather quill pen Ms. Quill, and Stephen Fry (“Gosford Park,” “Wilde,” “Jeeves and Wooster,” “V for Vendetta,” “The Hobbit” trilogy) as the magical journal Elias Quire.
The new trailer introduces the impulsive and unconventional teenage girl Billie (voiced by Hailee Steinfeld) and her cautious mother, Alice (voiced by Rashida Jones). When Billie accidentally unleashes secret magical abilities, she’s hurtled out of suburbia and into a magical realm called Hexe, where she’s greeted by Ms. Quill (voiced by Tracey Ullman) and Elias Quire (voiced by Stephen Fry). As Billie’s spectacle-filled journey unfolds, she uncovers family mysteries that could change the magical world of witches forever.
Director Fawn Veerasunthorn said, “A wonderfully strange phenomenon is happening all around Billie, something she can’t explain. She’s someone who has felt miscast in her own life, and it takes leaving her normal world behind and entering a hidden world of wild, unhinged magic to begin to understand herself.”
“Hexe is a place where Billie begins to feel seen for the first time in her life,” director Jason Hand said. “She embarks on a journey of self-discovery that reveals a powerful connection to magic, and in the process uncovers long-held secrets about her family.”
Disney’s “Hexed” is directed by Fawn Veerasunthorn and Jason Hand, co-directed by Josie Trinidad, and produced by Roy Conli and Yvett Merino. The film opens exclusively in theaters November 25, 2026.
Disney also release the movie poster for Hexed; Image: Movie Poster of Hexed
Indiana Fever dominated the Toronto Tempo 113–91 on Tuesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, extending their winning streak to four games and improving their record to 9-5. The convincing victory, fueled by a balanced offensive attack and standout individual performances, also set a franchise record for the most points scored in a regulation game.
Kelsey Mitchell led all scorers with a team-high 27 points on a blistering 9-of-11 from the field, making her the game’s top performer. But the night’s most electric display came from Sophie Cunningham, who torched Toronto from beyond the arc, drilling 6-of-7 three-point attempts for a season-high 24 points on a near-perfect shooting night.
Caitlin Clark once again orchestrated the Fever offense with precision, posting a stellar double-double of 21 points and a season-high 14 assists, constantly breaking down the Tempo defense to find open teammates and reinforcing her status as one of the league’s premier playmakers. Aliyah Boston rounded out Indiana’s dominant performance with an efficient 18 points and 11 rebounds.
The Fever shot 52.2% from the field and outrebounded Toronto 54–32, completely overwhelming the Tempo in the second half and outscoring them 60–41. Indiana led by as many as 24 points, turning the game into a showcase of their depth and execution.
The victory cements Indiana’s place as one of the WNBA’s most dangerous offenses, as the surging Fever continue to build serious momentum heading into a busy stretch of upcoming games.
Game highlights;
The @IndianaFever defeat the Tempo 113-91 at home 😎 Kelsey Mitchell and Sophie Cunningham helped secure the fourth straight win for the Fever!
The New York Liberty have officially clinched their spot in the Commissioner’s Cup final, representing the Eastern Conference after an unblemished 5-0 run in tournament play. This dominant stretch is part of an active seven-game winning streak—officially cementing it as the team’s longest winning streak of the season.
With this appearance, the Liberty have a chance to make league history: they could potentially become the first WNBA franchise to win the Commissioner’s Cup for a second time, adding to their 2023 title.
After battling early-season chemistry issues and a 3-4 start, New York completely flipped the script. The Liberty have been perfect over their last five games, showcasing an unstoppable offense and a suffocating defense to dispatch top rivals. Playing their best basketball of the year, the Liberty enter the championship match in peak form.
Saudi Arabia kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a gritty 1-1 draw against powerhouse Uruguay at Miami Stadium. The Saudi Green Falcons stunned the South Americans in the 41st minute when defender Abdulelah Al-Amri headed home from a corner. Despite safe keeping from Saudi goalie Mohammed Al-Owais, Uruguay’s relentless second-half pressure finally paid off in the 79th minute as Maximiliano Araújo swept home a rebound.
With Cape Verde and Spain also playing out a scoreless draw, Group H stands completely wide open, with all four teams locked on exactly one point. The single point is a massive confidence booster for Saudi Arabia, but their road only gets tougher. The tactical stalemate heightens the stakes for the next round of group stage fixtures. Saudi Arabia will face Spain, while Uruguay will battle Cape Verde in matches scheduled for Sunday, June 21, 2026.
The Indiana Fever continued their blistering momentum, securing an impressive 85-75 victory over the Connecticut Sun to capture their fourth win in the last five games. Showcasing elite chemistry and depth, the team’s collective execution was on full display as five Fever players scored in double digits.
Leading the charge was a spectacular performance by Indiana’s “Big Three,” who successfully neutralized Connecticut’s top performers. Caitlin Clark led all scorers with 25 points while orchestrating the floor with 5 assists and 3 rebounds. Kelsey Mitchell continued her elite scoring form, punishing the perimeter to rack up 19 points and 5 assists, while Aliyah Boston anchored the interior with a physical, efficient 13-point, 11-rebound double-double.
Alongside the star trio, Monique Billings chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds, and Sophie Cunningham helped seal the 10-point victory by scoring 11 clutch points—including three 3-pointers—in the final two minutes.
Sophie Cunningham caught FIRE in the final 2 minutes 🔥
The victory highlights a surging Fever squad that is clicking at the perfect time, blending high-octane perimeter shooting with a dominant inside presence.
This game also carried an extra layer of nostalgia for fans in attendance. The matchup marks the final time the Fever will play at the iconic Mohegan Sun Arena, as the Connecticut franchise is set to relocate to Houston next season to reboot the historic Comets dynasty.
Full game highlights;
The Indiana Fever defeat the Sun 85-75 and achieve their third straight win 🤗
The Fever now head back home to Indiana to host the Toronto Tempo, kicking off a stretch where they play five of their next six games at home. Meanwhile, the Sun remain at home to host the Washington Mystics as they look to snap their five-game losing streak.
Relive the final 5:08 of Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals as the New York Knicks completed an unforgettable comeback to capture their first NBA championship since 1973.
Trailing by 16 points earlier in the game, the Knicks closed strong behind a historic performance from Jalen Brunson, who scored 45 points and 15 in the fourth quarter to lead New York to a 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
The New York Knicks ended a 53-year drought by capturing the 2026 NBA championship, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1. The series was defined by New York’s late-game execution and historic comebacks, notably rallying from a 29-point deficit in Game 4 and erasing a double-digit lead in the Game 5 clincher.
New York’s balanced offensive attack and resilient defense allowed them to win three pivotal games on the road. Point guard Jalen Brunson led the charge, rightfully securing the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP award after a breathtaking 45-point masterpiece in Game 5. Karl-Anthony Towns provided critical floor spacing and interior toughness, while Mikal Bridges delivered elite two-way play, anchoring the perimeter defense and hitting timely buckets.
The young Spurs fought valiantly but struggled to maintain large leads under pressure. Victor Wembanyama was a generational force, anchoring the paint with historic shot-blocking while leading his team in scoring. All-Star guard De’Aaron Fox used his blazing speed to dictate the tempo, while Devin Vassell served as a reliable secondary scorer. Ultimately, New York’s veteran poise proved too much for the rising Spurs.
NEW YORK KNICKS WIN 1ST TITLE SINCE ’73
Jalen Brunson scored 45 PTS (15 in 4Q) for New York, as they rallied from down 16 PTS to win their FIRST title in 53 years and their third title in franchise history with a 94-90 win in Game 5 over the Spurs.
The Indiana Fever secured a historic 114–106 overtime victory against the Chicago Sky, driven by an unforgettable performance from their “Big 3”, Boston, Clark, and Mitchell.
double-double duo 🔥🔥
tonight Aliyah Boston (34 PTS & 12 REB) and Caitlin Clark (32 PTS & 10 AST) became the first teammates in @WNBA history to have 30-point double-doubles in the same game 😮💨
Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark made WNBA history as the first teammates to record 30-point double-doubles in the same game. Boston dominated the paint, racking up a career-high 34 points and 12 rebounds, including a crucial six-rebound effort in overtime. Clark masterfully orchestrated the offense, delivering 32 points, 10 assists, and a flawless 15-of-15 shooting performance from the free-throw line. Complementing the duo, Kelsey Mitchell provided vital perimeter scoring, finishing with 19 points and converting a critical fast-break layup during the extra period to seal the win.
Game highlights;
The victory improves Indiana’s record to 7–5 overall and 3–1 in the Commissioner’s Cup tournament. The soaring Fever will look to keep their momentum rolling when they hit the road to face the Connecticut Sun, Saturday night. Sky will host the Liberty Wednesday evening.
The Knicks defeated the Spurs, 107-106 tonight in New York. It is the largest comeback in Finals history. Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks with 36 points on 12-25 from the field (3-7 from 3) to go along with 7 assists and 5 rebounds. For the Spurs, Victor Wembanyama had a team-high 24 points on 9-25 from the field (2-8 from 3). The Knicks lead the series 3-1.
Tonight marked just the 5th time in the play-by-play era (since 1998) that a team erased a 20+ point deficit in the 4th quarter to win a playoff game.
Clark is one of the three WNBA Players that made the list.
Caitlin Clark is one of three WNBA players to make the list. Joining her are A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces and Nneka Ogwumike of the Los Angeles Sparks.
You can checkout the full list of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026 here.
The New York Knicks made a record comeback from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday night.
OG Anunoby tipped in the miss of Jalen Brunson’s long 3-point attempt with 1.2 seconds remaining to complete the rally, giving the Knicks a 3-1 lead and three chances to win the championship.
Spurs had this in the bag, they could never miss a 3-points in the first half and built a 29 point lead, the Spur had a 27 point lead entering the 3rd then the Spurs started missing their outside shot and the Knicks erases the lead and made it to a 15 point game in the 4th and that’s where everything fell apart for the Spurs.
Game Highlights;
THE NEW YORK KNICKS GET THE STOP TO COMPLETE THE LARGEST COMEBACK IN NBA FINALS HISTORY 🚨🚨🚨
After cruising through her opening match, Alex Eala found herself on the receiving end of a dominant performance as Iva Jovic took their match 6-2, 6-2 to advance to the quarterfinals. Jovic’s next opponent at the 2026 Queen’s Club Championships (HSBC Championships) in London will be the tournament’s second seed, Amanda Anisimova.
Fresh off her triumphant title run at the Lexus Birmingham Open, Filipino tennis star Alex Eala continued her stellar grass-court form on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, with a commanding victory over China’s Zhang Shuai. In their first-ever singles meeting, Eala defeated the veteran campaigner 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the round of 16 at the HSBC Championships in London.
Despite a slow start where she fell behind 0-2 early, the 21-year-old Filipina quickly found her rhythm. She dominated the veteran Zhang, capitalizing on the Chinese star’s 33 unforced errors with consistent, aggressive groundstrokes. Eala sealed the victory in just 69 minutes.
Match highlights;
Eala now faces a rematch against American Iva Jovic. After her recent title win in Birmingham, Eala enters the next round as a serious contender, seeking redemption for her French Open loss, last month.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has implemented a new circular regulating domestic worker recruitment, restricting processes to 10 approved source countries.
This decision follows rigorous assessments and recommendations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Health, and the Public Authority for Manpower; in some cases, restrictions specifically apply to female workers.
Under the revised labor procedures, recruitment is exclusively permitted from:
South Africa
Benin
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Philippines
Sri Lanka
India
Vietnam
Nepal
Senegal (males only)
To streamline applications, all procedures will be processed through governorate-level service centers. This updated policy, which accounts for diplomatic and administrative factors, is currently in effect across all residency affairs departments. Recruitment from any unlisted nations is now strictly prohibited.
Caitlin Clark hit the shot that she and the Indiana Fever had to have. The Fever lost a 17-point lead and found themselves down one with 4.3 seconds remaining—enter Clark.
Clark nailed a 31-foot three-pointer from the left wing, leaving the Mystics with just 1.2 seconds on the clock. Indiana was able to hold on the other end to secure a much-needed victory, and avoid another bad loss after being in front, like what happened against the New York Liberty in their last game.
Here’s that Caitlin Clark three-pointer to give the Fever a one-point lead and eventually win the game (78 – 76).
This is a great win for Indiana, especially considering the backlash that will appears from CC critics add the potential damage to her confidence and the team’s morale, particularly since she is currently in a shooting slump.
Here’s some game highlights from last night’s game between the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics;
Next for the Fever will be at home against the Chicago Sky, while the Washington Mystics will also be heading home and try to snap a two-game losing streak against the Toronto Tempo.
Victor Wembanyama has his first NBA Finals win — and the New York Knicks suddenly have a lot of work left to end their 53-year championship drought.
Wembanyama had 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists, carrying the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-111 victory Monday night that cut the Knicks’ lead to 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.
San Antonio is trying to make a first-of-its-kind NBA Finals comeback, and the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama, with his array of skills, makes anything look possible.
I’m not sure if it was the environment or that the US President was in the audience made the atmosphere in MSG a little difference than usual.
Here’s the final 4:50 of the game;
The Spurs defeat the Knicks, 115-111. The Spurs were led by the 32 points and 8 rebounds and 6 assists from Victor Wembanyama, while Stephon Castle also added 23 points. The Knicks were led by Jalen Brunson, who had 32 points and 5 rebounds and 5 assists. The Knicks lead the series 2-1
A major earthquake occurred in offshore Sarangani on 08 June 2026 at 07:37 AM Philippine Standard Time (PST), located at 05.57°N, 124.98°E with depth of 33 km and a magnitude of 7.8. DOST-PHIVOLCS issued a TSUNAMI WARNING for all coastal communities in the provinces of Sarangani, Basilan, Davao Occidental, South Cotabato Sultan Kudarat, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Zamboanga Del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay. Immediate evacuation in these areas was recommended. Between 07:45 A.M to 9:30 A.M., the following PHIVOLCS Sea Level Monitoring Stations for tsunami confirmed the occurrence of tsunami with preliminary wave heights:
Location
Tsunami Height (meters)
Kiamba, Sarangani
1.48
Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat
0.84
Maasim, Sarangani
0.48
City of Zamboanga
0.25
City of Mati, Davao Oriental
0.21
City of Tandag, Surigao del Sur
0.09
After the extended two-hour observation period, minor sea level disturbances continued to be recorded; however, these observed wave heights are too small to cause damage. In view of these observations, DOST-PHIVOLCS has now cancelled the Tsunami Warning issued for this earthquake event. In the event of strongly felt aftershocks, coastal communities should recognize the natural signs of an impending local tsunami. These include “shake,” a strong earthquake, “drop”, the sudden rise or fall of seawater, and “roar,” the sound of incoming waves. If ANY of these signs are observed, immediately evacuate to higher ground for safety. This will be the final tsunami information issued for this event.
Netflix just announced that Miyako Cech will be the latest addition to the Team Avatar. She will join Gordon Cormier (Aang)Kiawentiio (Katara) and Ian Ousley (Sokka) for the second season of the live action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
The streaming giant said that Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 will premiere on June 25th. Season 1 is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
Eala became the first top seeded player to win a WTA 125 event since October 2025 as she battled from a set down to beat Bartunkova 5-7, 6-3, 7-5.
It’s a second WTA 125 singles title for Eala, who also reached the final of the Lexus Eastbourne Open on grass last year.
The final proved a strong test for Eala, who overturned a break deficit early in the second set and saved three break points in the opening stages of the third.
Despite missing the chance to serve out the win at 5-4 in the decider, Eala offered the perfect response, restoring her lead once again in the following game before seeing out the victory.
Eala now heads to London for the HSBC Championships at The Queen’s Club, where she will no doubt be one to watch.
