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Gracie Abrams sent a message to her listeners on Instagram Saturday. DFH, her upcoming project, releases in less than a week. The indie pop singer-songwriter opened by recapping an in-person fan gathering in New York. “I loved seeing some of you,” she wrote. It “really honestly made me so happy,” she added. A Statue of Liberty emoji placed the event in the city. She followed with a note of appreciation for the people tracking the project. “DFH is out in less than a week and I just want to say how much I appreciate you caring about it,” Abrams wrote.…

New Zealand bounced back in style to defeat West Indies by five wickets in the second ODI at Providence Stadium on Tuesday. After losing the series opener by seven wickets, the visitors produced a disciplined all-round display to square the five-match series 1-1, with left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox‘s sensational five-wicket haul laying the foundation for victory.Jayden Lennox’s five-for dismantles West Indies batting lineupHaving won the toss and opted to bowl, New Zealand made the perfect start by restricting West Indies to just 138 in 36 overs. The hosts began positively through opener John Campbell, who struck a fluent 43 off…

Outfielder Bligh Madris is nearing a deal with the SSG Landers of the Korea Baseball Organization, reports Francys Romero. He was granted his release from a minor league deal with the Cardinals over the weekend to pursue the KBO opportunity. Madris, a left-handed batter, was having a big year with Triple-A Memphis. He slashed .277/.389/.519 with 14 homers. He walked in 15% of his plate appearances against a league average 22% strikeout rate. The 30-year-old is up to a .255/.350/.450 batting line in more than 2000 Triple-A plate appearances over parts of six seasons. A ninth-round pick by Pittsburgh in 2017,…

Photo courtesy: Edmonton Elks. Week 6 in the Canadian Football League has come and gone but there’s still time to take one last look back and evaluate the week that was. These awards are selected by 3DownNation’s contributors and will be presented weekly throughout the 2026 season. Enjoy. Offensive player of the week: RB Justin Rankin, Edmonton Elks ↑ what lands at 3 p.m. daily 3DownNation Newsletter Latest news, exclusive analysis, and more daily at 3 p.m. Latest news, exclusive analysis, and more daily at 3 p.m. Free. Unsubscribe anytime. By signing up you agree to receive daily emails from 3DownNation,…

Madonna is celebrating milestones in her decades-long career as “Confessions II” continues to make waves on the Billboard charts. The music icon took to social media to thank her fans for their unwavering support, sharing a heartfelt message of gratitude as the new record reached new achievements. Her latest release marks yet another successful chapter for the singer, whose influence continues to span generations. Madonna’s latest album, “Confessions II,” the sequel to 2005’s “Confessions on a Dance Floor,” was released on July 3. The highly anticipated record was met with widespread critical acclaim, with critics praising how it blended infectious…

After an action-packed T20I leg, England and India are set to renew their rivalry in the 50-over format as they face off in the first ODI of the three-match series at Edgbaston in Birmingham on July 14. The series marks the beginning of both teams’ preparations for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup and promises to be a fascinating contest between two batting-heavy sides.India will welcome back several experienced stars, including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, while captain Shubman Gill returns to lead the side in ODIs. The visitors will be determined to bounce back after enduring a…

Ayo. Drake posted “MORE LIFE 2” on Instagram this week with a two-word caption. He gave away nothing else – no release date, no features, no explanation. That post still pulled in over 159,000 likes. Nine years is a long time to wait for a sequel. MORE LIFE dropped in March 2017 and was billed as a “playlist by October Firm” rather than a standard album. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and ran 22 tracks. The project mixed Afrobeats, dancehall, and UK grime into Toronto rap. It never felt messy. MORE LIFE was a moment. It…

Jul 4, 2026; Joliet, Illinois, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) before qualifying for the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images Ryan Blaney had plenty to celebrate following his win at the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway over the weekend, but he also had a two-word reaction when learning about Bubba Wallace’s controversial penalty during his postgame interview. “That sucks,” Blaney said. For Wallace, it absolutely does, delivering him a damaging points reduction during his playoff drive. Wallace was delivered the penalty for a sequence that occurred on the race’s final lap Sunday,…

Las Vegas turned into the center of the sports and entertainment universe this weekend. UFC fights, NBA Summer League, and the annual Sack Summit brought a massive wave of athletes and stars into the city, and Hakkasan Nightclub and Marquee LV became the go-to spots for anyone looking to keep the party going after hours. UFC legend Jon “Bones” Jones hosted the official fight weekend pre-party at Hakkasan Nightclub on Friday, setting the tone for one of the busiest weekends of the summer in Vegas. The party drew a heavy dose of NBA talent in town for Summer League. Phoenix…

A pattern is emerging among people who’ve already made it big. They’re rolling up their sleeves again, seemingly out of fear of missing AI’s defining moment and, presumably, the irresistible allure of making even more money — potentially a lot more. Tom Blomfield, who co-founded GoCardless and Monzo before spending 4.5 years mentoring founders as a Y Combinator Group Partner, announced on Monday that he is taking a leave of absence to join Anthropic’s compute team — not as an executive, but as a member of technical staff. He’s not alone in making that kind of move. Instagram co-founder Mike…