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WNBA Releases Season 30 Schedule with May 8 Tip-Off

The WNBA officially released its 2026 regular-season schedule last January 21st, marking a historic 30th-anniversary milestone for the league. Tipping off on Friday, May 8th, the season expands to 15 franchises with the highly anticipated debuts of the Toronto Tempo—Canada’s first WNBA team—and the return of Portland Fire.

Opening night will feature the Toronto Tempo hosting the Washington Mystics, while May 9 sees the Portland Fire host the Chicago Sky. That same Saturday, fans will witness a “clash of icons” as Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever face Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings. To honor the league’s roots, a special Anniversary Game is set for June 21, featuring a rematch of the 1997 inaugural game between the Los Angeles Sparks and the New York Liberty.

The 44-game slate includes a mid-season pause from August 31 to September 16 for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Germany. All-Star Weekend will be in Chicago on July 24–25. Even though the league released the schedule, both the league and the players’ union remain in active CBA negotiations, with fans, including me, hopeful for a resolution before the May 8 tip-off. The regular season concludes September 24, leading directly into the playoffs.

Here are key dates to remember;

Event Date
WNBA Draft April 13, 2026
Season Tip-Off May 8, 2026
Commissioner’s Cup June 1 – June 17 (Finals June 30)
All-Star Weekend July 24 – 25 (Hosted by the Chicago Sky)
Regular Season Ends September 24, 2026
Playoffs Begin September 27, 2026

For Fever fans you can checkout their schedule below;

Timberwolves avenge their loss by beating the Warriors with a 25-point win (108 – 83)

In a depleted-roster clash, the Minnesota Timberwolves crushed the Golden State Warriors 108-83 on Monday night. Snapping a five-game losing streak, Minnesota capitalized on the absence of Warriors stars Stephen Curry (knee) and Draymond Green (back), while the Wolves are without their superstar Anthony Edwards to rest an recurring right foot injury.

Julius Randle lead Minnesota a team-high 18 points and 7 rebounds, while Rudy Gobert anchored the win with 15 points and 17 rebounds. Golden State struggled offensively, shooting a season-low 23% (9-of-39) from beyond the arc, with Quinten Post leading them with 13 points.

The Golden State will visit Utah, while Timberwolves will face the Mavericks in Dallas, both games will be this Wednesday evening.

Warriors defeats Timberwolves and Curry move pass Havlicek for No. 20 in All-time Scoring (111 – 85)

The Golden State Warriors cruised to a 111-85 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, headlined by Stephen Curry making history. With 26 points and 7 assists, Curry officially passed John Havlicek for No. 20 on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, also moving into a tie with Paul Pierce for 19th with 2,6397 points.

Despite battling knee soreness, Curry led a defensive masterclass featuring a season-high 20 team steals. Moses Moody added 19 points as the Warriors broke the game open with a 38-17 third-quarter surge. While Anthony Edwards scored 32 for Minnesota, the Timberwolves dropped their fifth straight in a somber Minneapolis atmosphere.

Watch all Steph Curry’s high lights of the game here;

Finally, the Official Teaser Trailer of Masters of The Universe

This is a live action film of Masters of The Universe, which is based on Mattel’s original “Masters of the Universe” 5.5-inch action-figure toy line.

The film is directed by Travis Knight, and written by Chris Butler, Aaron and Adam Nee, and Dave Callaham. Nicholas Galitzine will portray Prince Adam / He-Man, who returns to his home planet Eternia to save it from the evil forces of Skeletor, played by Jared Leto. Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Charlotte Riley, and Idris Elba also star in the film.

Masters of The Universe movie poster;

Masters of The Universe Movie Poster

Masters of The Universe will be in theaters this June 5th.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer gives us a first look at Yoshi

New galaxies. New friends. Yoshi joins the adventure. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is only in theaters April 1.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is written and directed by the team from the first Mario film; Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic as the Directors and Matthew Fogel for writing the sequel.

Movie posters;

Returning to reprise their role from the first film;

  • Chris Pratt as Mario.
  • Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach
  • Charlie Day as Luigi
  • Keegan-Michael Key as Toad
  • Jack Black as Bowser

Joining the film are; Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr., Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek, and Brie Larson as Rosalina.

Based on the Nintendo game with the same name, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, it is scheduled for a theatrical release in the United States on April 1, 2026.

Sophie Turner suits up for the new Lara Croft Series on Amazon Prime Video

Sophie Turner has been officially announced as the next Lara Croft, this was unveiled in a “Wardrobe Test” post by the Amazon Prime Video X/account (embedded below).

The Tomb Raider series was develop by Phoebe Waller-Bridge for Amazon Prime Video. Megan McDonnell, who wrote a number a of series and film for Marvel was tapped as the writer for the upcoming Tomb Raider series.

Tomb Raider series features Game of Thrones and X-Men star Sophie Turner as Lara Croft with Martin Bobb-Semple, Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, and Bill Paterson. The series is set to be released on Amazon Prime Video.

Every Avengers: Doomsday Teaser Trailer So Far!

For the last 4 weeks, Marvel Studios have been releasing a teaser trailer the features major Marvel Characters that have been in the previous MCU films. If you been having a diffuculty in following, you can watch all 4 teaser trailer below in the order that they have been release.

1st Week: Steve Roges/Captain America

2nd Week: Thor

3rd Week: X-Men

4th Week: Wakandans and The Fantastic Four

Who do you think will be featured next week?

Alexandra “Alex” Eala stuns Donna Vekic in a comeback win at the ASB Classic in Auckland

Women’s Tennis Rising star Alexandra Eala stunned veteran Donna Vekic at the ASB Classic in a performance that felt more like a high-stakes football match than a tennis tournament. Supported by a roaring “army” of Filipino fans in Auckland, the world No. 53 triumphed 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in an enthralling contest that lasted for two hours and 40 minutes.

The match peaked in the third set. After Eala failed to serve out the match at 5-3, she displayed remarkable resilience, attacking Vekic’s returns to break back immediately and secure the victory. Eala, who is currently ranked at No. 50, a career-high, late last year, credited the electric “homec crowd” atmosphere for helping her navigate the tension.

Eala now advances to the Round of 16, where she is scheduled to face another Croatian, Petra Marcinko, this Thursday, January 8. With her momentum building and a loyal global following behind her, the 20-year-old is proving to be a major force in the 2026 season.

Checkout the game highlights below;

Netflix to release a “never-before-seen behind-the-scenes” documentary on the Production of Stranger Things 5 this 12th of January 2026

Stranger Things 5 just wrapped up this past New Year’s Eve, and while the spin-off series is already in production, Netflix has something extra for fans. On January 12, 2026, the streaming giant will release a “never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes” documentary titled One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5.

Alex Eala and Iva Jovic defeats Venus Williams and Elina Svitolin, to advance to the Quarter Finals of ASB Classic

In an impressive start to the year, Alex Eala (20) and Iva Jovic (18) defeated veterans Venus Williams and Elina Svitolina 7-6, 6-1. The rising stars now advance to the quarterfinals of the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand.

Here’s what Eala said about the victory;
“To start the year with a moment like this & sharing the court with 2 pioneers of the sport & pioneers off the court as well… People I looked up to since I was young.”

In the Quarter Finals, Alex Eala and Iva Jovic will face the winner between Asia Muhammad/Erin Routliffe and Jesika Maleckova/Renata Zarazua.

Checkout the game highlights below;

Crunchyroll releases Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Trailer

Wikipedia;

The season is set to adapt the manga’s “Itadori’s Extermination”, “Perfect Preparation”, and “Culling Game” story arcs.The plot follows the Jujutsu Sorcerers entering the Culling Game, with their main intention of fighting off Kenjaku, and freeing Satoru Gojo from the Prison Realm.

For manga readers, these are the chapters for each arc;

  • Itadori’s Extermination – Chapters 137 to 143
  • Perfect Preparation – Chapters 144 to 158
  • Culling Game – Chapters 159 to 221

It was previously announced that the sequel would be a third season, titled The Culling Game Part 1, set to premiere with a one-hour special on January 9, 2026.

Netflix just drop the trailer for Volume 2 of Stranger Things Season 5

Everything we have ever assumed about the upside down has been dead wrong. Volume 2 of the final season of Stranger Things arrives Dec. 25th at 5pm PT.

Volume 2 is composed of episode 5, 6 and 7, while episode 8 will be the finale.

Just like what the trailer says, Volume 2 will be available on the 25th of December 2025, while the Finale will be on New Year’s eve.

Here’s a 45-second Sneak Peek at the Upcoming Street Fighter film

The new Street Fighter film will be in theaters October 16, 2026.

Here are the casts of the film;

  • Andrew Koji as Ryu
  • Noah Centineo as Ken Masters
  • Callina Liang as Chun-Li
  • Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i as Akuma
  • David Dastmalchian as M. Bison
  • Cody Rhodes as Guile
  • Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki
  • Eric André as Don Sauvage
  • Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim
  • Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog
  • Jason Momoa as Blanka
  • Olivier Richters as Zangief
  • Orville Peck as Vega
  • Hirooki Goto as E. Honda
  • Mel Jarnson as Cammy
  • Rayna Vallandingham as Juli
  • Alexander Volkanovski as Joe
  • Kyle Mooney as Marvin

At first look, the film looks great and it’ll be better than the last Street Fighter, which was considered as one of the worst film of all time.

DC adn Warner Bros. release the official trailer of Supergirl 2026

Look out. #Supergirl lands in theaters June 26.

“Supergirl,” DC Studios’ newest feature film to hit the big screen, will be in theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures, starring Milly Alcock in the dual role of Supergirl/Kara Zor-El. Craig Gillespie directs the film from a screenplay by Ana Nogueira.

When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.

Milly Alcock will star as the “Girl of Steel” which will be in theaters this 24th June 2026.

Cast of the film are;

  • Milly Alcock: Kara Zor-El / Supergirl
  • Matthias Schoenaerts: Krem of the Yellow Hills
  • Eve Ridley: Ruthye Marye Knoll
  • Jason Momoa: Lobo
  • David Krumholtz: Zor-El

The film is directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Ana Nogueira, and based on the 2021–22 comic book miniseries Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King and Bilquis Evely.

Opinion: Fil-Ams told to “Think twice before renouncing citizenship”

For many Filipino-Americans raised entirely in the United States, the decision regarding Philippine citizenship is often a “no-brainer,” favoring practicality and stability over heritage.

This perspective stems from two core factors: a cultural disconnect and practical risk assessment.

First, while they claim Filipino heritage, having spent their whole lives in the U.S., they often know “little to nothing about the Philippines, its people and culture” beyond familial connections. Their primary cultural allegiance and lived reality are American.

Second, the decision is rooted in livelihood. With family, career, and financial stability firmly established in the United States, the rationale is clear: why risk losing a job and uprooting a whole family simply to maintain a citizenship used only for brief, infrequent visits?

The marginal benefit of retaining Philippine citizenship (convenience during a trip every few years) does not outweigh the substantial risk to one’s American life. It is a rational, utilitarian choice to prioritize the stability and security of their life in the U.S. over a largely symbolic connection to their ancestral land.

Watch the Teaser Trailer of The Boys – Final Season will be on Prime Video on April 2026

This is the teaser trailer for The Boys Season 5. It’s Homelander’s world, completely subject to his erratic, egomaniacal whims. Hughie, Mother’s Milk, and Frenchie are imprisoned in a “Freedom Camp.” Annie struggles to mount a resistance against the overwhelming Supe force. Kimiko is nowhere to be found. But when Butcher reappears, ready and willing to use a virus that will wipe all Supes off the map, he sets in motion a chain of events that will forever change the world and everyone in it. It’s the climax, people.

Netflix Buys Warner Bros. $82.7 Billion Deal

Netflix and Warner Bros. announced that the streaming giant will will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO, and HBO Max. The cash and stock transaction is valued at a total enterprise value of approximately $82.7 billion (equity value of $72.0 billion).

The acquisition aims to unite Warner Bros.’ iconic franchises and storied libraries with Netflix’s leading entertainment service and global reach. This combination will integrate world-class assets like Game of Thrones, the DC Universe, The Sopranos, and classics such as Friends and Harry Potter, with Netflix’s existing portfolio.

The companies stated the deal will offer more choice and greater value for consumers, create more opportunities for the creative community, and strengthen the overall entertainment industry. Netflix plans to maintain Warner Bros.’ current operations, including theatrical releases.

The transaction is expected to close after the previously announced separation of WBD’s Global Networks division, Discovery Global, which is anticipated to be completed in Q3 2026. Netflix expects to achieve at least $2-3 billion in annual cost savings by the third year and for the deal to be accretive to GAAP earnings per share by the second year. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and WBD shareholder approval.

USA Basketball Women’s National Team Announces Star-Studded Roster for December Training Camp at Duke

The USA Basketball Women’s National Team just announce the 18-player roster for its upcoming training camp, scheduled for December 12-14 at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.

The camp’s 18-player roster is a mix of championship experience and rising talent. Headlining the group are five 2024 Olympic gold medalists: Kahleah Copper, Chelsea Gray, Brittney Griner, Kelsey Plum, and Jackie Young. Joined by Dearica Hamby, a bronze medalist from the 2024 3×3 Olympic competition. Other accomplished veterans include 2022 FIBA World Cup champion Brionna Jones.

The camp will also mark the senior National Team debut for ten highly anticipated young players: Lauren Betts, Cameron Brink, Paige Bueckers, Veronica Burton, Sonia Citron, Caitlin Clark, Kiki Iriafen, Rickea Jackson, Angel Reese, and JuJu Watkins. Many of these newcomers, including Aliyah Boston, already boast gold medals from various junior and youth international competitions. Kiki Iriafen will make her first appearance with USA Basketball. The roster also features numerous players with 3×3 experience, including Olympic medalists Plum and Young.

The training will be led by 2025-28 Women’s National Team head coach Kara Lawson (Duke University). She will be supported by a veteran coaching staff featuring court coaches Natalie Nakase (Golden State Valkyries, 2025 WNBA COY), Nate Tibbetts (Phoenix Mercury), and Stephanie White (Indiana Fever, 2023 WNBA COY).

Managing Director Sue Bird will use the camp to evaluate the athletes as the program begins preparations for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin, where the USA aims to secure an unprecedented fifth consecutive gold medal.

Watch the Full Drawing of the 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery

The 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery resulted in the Dallas Wings with the No.1 pick, check out how it all went down behind the scenes.

Here’s the Top 5 of the 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery Results;
No. 1 – Dallas Wings
No. 2 – Minnesota Lynx
No. 3 – Seattle Storm
No. 4 – Washington Mystics
No. 5 – Chicago Sky

The last team that won the top draft pick for two consecutive years is the Indiana Fever, who drafted Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark, and both players now make up the core of the Indiana Fever.

Here’s the full result of the 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery, Dallas Wings wins First Overall Pick

The Dallas Wings won the 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery and will have the first overall pick. This will be the second consecutive year that the Wings will take the top pick, in 2025, they took UConn star PG Paige Bueckers.

🏀 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery Results (Top 5)

Pick Team
1 Dallas Wings Won the lottery for the second consecutive year.
2 Minnesota Lynx Pick acquired via trade with the Chicago Sky.
3 Seattle Storm Pick acquired via trade with the Los Angeles Sparks.
4 Washington Mystics
5 Chicago Sky Pick acquired via a swap right with the Connecticut Sun.

The two expansion teams, the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire, will select 6th and 7th, respectively.

The 2026 WNBA Draft class is considered to be very deep and lacks a single, clear-cut consensus No. 1 prospect right now. However, two players are most frequently listed as the top contenders for the Dallas Wings’ pick:

  1. Lauren Betts (Center, UCLA);
  • Her case for No. 1: The 6’7″ center is a dominant presence in the paint, known for her scoring ability, rebounding, and shot-blocking.
  • Fit with Wings: Dallas has a guard-heavy roster (including 2025 No. 1 pick Paige Bueckers) and desperately needs a player with Betts’ size and interior skills to balance the team.
  1. Azzi Fudd (Guard, UConn);
  • Case for No. 1: A highly talented 5’11” shooting guard with elite offensive upside and one of the cleanest jump shots in the college game. Her scoring ability translates very well to the WNBA.
  • Fit with Wings: Fudd was a college teammate (and is a “close” friend) of current Wings star Paige Bueckers. The potential to reunite the two for a dynamic backcourt is a huge factor the Wings’ new front office will consider.

Other Top Prospects
While Betts and Fudd are the favorites, other collegiate and international stars are also considered potential top-five picks:

  • Olivia Miles (Guard, TCU)
  • Flau’jae Johnson (Guard, LSU)
  • Awa Fam (Center/Forward, Spain)

Since Dallas already has their cornerstone guard in Paige Bueckers, many analysts project them to lean toward Lauren Betts to fill their biggest need for size and an interior anchor.

Disney releases the Teaser Trailer of Live Action Adaptation of Moana

In Disney’s live-action adaptation of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people. The film is directed by Emmy® and Tony Award® winner Thomas Kail (“Hamilton”); produced by Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Beau Flynn, Hiram Garcia and Lin-Manuel Miranda; and executive produced by Thomas Kail, Scott Sheldon, Charles Newirth and Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated features “Moana” and “Moana 2.” Audiences can experience the brilliant cinematic sights, sounds and songs of “Moana” in U.S. theaters on July 10, 2026.

Meta to shutdown Messenger desktop app after December 15, 2025

I just saw this message (image above) on my Messenger desktop app and it appears that META a.k.a. Facebook wants to bring users back to Facebook.com, since users will be redirected back to Facebook.com after Dec. 15. The Messenger app shutdown affects both the Windows and Mac apps of Messenger.

And if you are worried about your chat history, Meta encourages users to “enabled secure storage in Messenger should turn on secure storage and setup a PIN from their desktop app.” You can visit this Support page for the FAQ’s and additional information on Messenger app on desktop.

Curry Brand To Split from Under Armour in 2026

Under Armour;

Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UAA, UA) and Stephen Curry today announced plans to separate Curry Brand from Under Armour, ending a partnership that has redefined performance product and athlete-led storytelling for more than a decade. Under Armour, with a disciplined focus on its namesake brand, will develop new UA Basketball products and continue to support athletes and programs across every level of the game.

Under the separation, Curry will become independent of Under Armour. UA will release the Curry 13 – the final Curry Brand x Under Armour shoe – in February 2026 as planned, with additional colorways and apparel collections available through October 2026.

“Under Armour believed in me early in my career and gave me the space to build something much bigger and more impactful than a shoe. I’ll always be grateful for that.” said Stephen Curry in the press release. “Curry Brand was created to change the game for good and over the past 5 years, we successfully changed the game for kids, for communities, and for basketball. What Curry Brand stands for, what I stand for and my commitment to that mission will never change, it’s only growing stronger. I’m excited for a future that’s focused on aggressive growth with a continued commitment to keep showing up for the next generation.”

Steph Curry is currently sneaker free agent, and with the popularity of Curry brand, the Curry will have a number of options for the company; Curry brand could go totally independent and produce their own shoes and apparel, or go to another big shoe company like Nike, Adidas or Puma to have the same deal that they have with Under Armour.

Former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile passed away at 101 years old

ABS-CBN News;

MANILA — Veteran politician Juan Ponce Enrile, a top aide of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and of the incumbent president’s father, has passed away.

He was 101 years old.

Enrile, who was being treated for pneumonia, died “peacefully” around 4 p.m., surrounded by his family in their home, said his daughter Katrina Ponce Enrile.

Here’s what JPE’s daughter, Katrina Enrile posted on her Facebook page.

Juan Ponce Enrile has lived a long and eventful life. To put his life into perspective, Juan Ponce Enrile lived thru 16 Philippine President, two World War and he served both Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos Sr. and Ferdinand “Bong Bong” Marcos Jr. as both became the President of the Philippines.

Watch the official trailer of Stranger Things Season 5 and the First Five Minutes

At long last… we can begin. The trailer for the epic final season of STRANGER THINGS is here.

Netflix just release the official trailer of Stranger Things Season 5, it appears there will be an all-out “war” between Vecna vs Eleven vs the Military. Netflix divided the Stranger Things’ Final season in three; Volume 1 (episode 1 to 4), Volume 2 (5 to 7) and the Finale (episode 8).

And to tease its fans, Netflix release the first five minutes of Season 5 (embedded below).

Volume 1 will debut on Netflix this November 26th, while Volume 2 on Christmas day and the Finale will be on New Year’s Eve.

Alex Eala is now Top 50 in WTA rankings

WTA:

Alexandrea Eala has ended her breakthrough 2025 by making some history.

Following her final tournament of the season in Hong Kong — she defeated Katie Boulter in her opening match before falling to eventual champion Victoria Mboko in the Round of 16 — the 20-year-old has become to first Filipina to break into the Top 50 of the PIF WTA Rankings. (She moved up from No. 51 to No. 50 after last week’s results.)

From No. 147 at the start of the year to ranked 50, is one hell of a accomplishment!

Caitlin Clark is set to play in this year’s LPGA’s The Annika pro-am, again!

Just like what the title says, WNBA Superstar Caitlin Clark will once again play at this year’s LPGA’s The Annika pro-am. The tournament’s official X/twitter account made the announcement and also published an official statement regarding Clark’s return to the The Annika pro-am.

The ANNIKA;

Clark is scheduled to participate in the Wednesday Pro-Am at The ANNIKA on November 12. Wednesday’s Pro-Am is open to the public, and tickets are on sale exclusively at www.TheAnnika.com.

“I had an amazing time at The ANNIKA last November and participating in the Pro-Am alongside Nelly Korda and Annika Sorenstam, two of the best in the game,” said Clark. “I’m honored to be an ambassador for a company in Gainbridge® that is so committed to elevating women’s sports. I can’t wait to return to Tampa Bay in November to play in the Pro-Am with the best women golfers in the world.”

“Bringing Caitlin, Nelly and Annika together last year was a great day for women’s sports,” said Mike Nichols, Group 1001 Chief of Sponsorship Strategy and Activation. “We look forward to her return this year and continuing our work with our brand ambassadors and partners to elevate women’s sports.”

“It was an honor to play in the pro-am with Caitlin last year. The crowds were amazing, and we are excited for her return to The ANNIKA in November,” said Annika. “She added such a great dynamic to our event, and her passion for golf and competitiveness were fun to witness firsthand. I look forward to having her back and continuing to introduce the great game of golf to the next generation.”

The difference between this year and last year is that it appears that LPGA and The Annika pro-am will be ready for Caitlin Clark and the big crowds that she will bring to the tournament.