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Sri Lanka Women produced a composed batting performance to defeat New Zealand Women by five wickets in Match 7 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at The Rose Bowl. Chasing 151 for victory, an unbeaten half-century from Player of the Match Nilakshi de Silva anchored the innings as Sri Lanka reached 153/5 in 19.4 overs, overcoming a strong New Zealand total built around valuable contributions from Sophie Devine and Amelia Kerr.Sophie Devine and Amelia Kerr lay the platform for New ZealandAfter winning the toss and choosing to bat, New Zealand Women made a brisk start before losing Isabella…

In a small West Virginia county a few years ago, Wanda (pseudonym) asked her employer for some time off to deal with a situation at home. Her employer turned her down. Not long after, Wanda’s situation at home, the abusive partner she’d been trying to escape from, showed up at her workplace and threatened her at gunpoint. Police had to be called, and Wanda’s office shut down for the rest of the day. Samuel “Raymie” White, Wanda’s lawyer and the Legal Services Director for the West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, told Fast Company this story to illustrate a point:…

The Phillies placed Brad Keller on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 14, before tonight’s win over Miami. Keller is dealing with forearm tendinitis. Max Lazar came up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and tossed a scoreless ninth to wrap up an 8-2 victory. Philadelphia didn’t provide a timeline on Keller’s return. Signed to a two-year, $22MM free agent deal, Keller has been Philly’s top setup arm. He leads the team with 13 holds and has entered in the second-highest leverage situations on average (after closer Jhoan Duran). Keller has mostly been effective, holding all but one lead while adding a trio of…

The Real L Word star Francine Beppu’s cause of death has been revealed following her death at age 43. According to a report by the Honolulu Medical Examiner, with details published by TMZ on Tuesday, June 16, Beppu died by suicide on February 17. The examiner’s office also conducted toxicology testing which indicated “the presence of amphetamine and alcohol” in her system when she died. Beppu, who starred on season 2 of the Showtime reality TV show in 2011, was confirmed dead by a spokesperson for her family who spoke to People several days later. “It is with a heavy…

NBC has pulled the plug on several fan-favorite shows — including a Law & Order spinoff and several daytime shows. The network initially shocked audiences in May 2025 when they pulled the plug on Lopez vs. Lopez, Night Court, Found, The Irrational and Suits LA. NBC later renewed The Hunting Party and Brilliant Minds, but those were the only freshman shows that survived — with Grosse Pointe Garden Society not surviving after being on the bubble. NBC’s harsh cuts come after the network signed an 11-year deal with the NBA. This agreement, which is worth nearly $2.5 billion per year,…

Former President Joe Biden is stopping by Jay Leno’s Garage this week. The story he’s bringing is a personal one, the kind that reaches well beyond just car people. Jay Leno announced on his show’s Instagram that Biden will appear to talk about his 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray. The car was a wedding gift from Biden’s father, given in 1967. It’s been in the Biden family ever since – nearly 60 years in one family’s hands. That’s a remarkable thing. Most vintage cars pass through multiple owners over decades. A Sting Ray that has stayed with one family since…

Jun 16, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Reid Detmers (48) throws in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images Reid Detmers allowed three hits over seven shutout innings to help the visiting Los Angeles Angels to a 7-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second game of their three-game series on Tuesday night in Phoenix. Detmers (3-5) struck out three without a walk and the left-hander threw first-pitch strikes to 19 of 24 hitters. Zach Neto homered and tripled, Mike Trout homered and doubled, Logan O’Hoppe delivered three…

Robert White won the Washington, D.C., delegate Democratic primary, setting him up to represent the United States capital in Congress as its first new delegate in more than 35 years. White’s victory begins a new chapter for Washington, which has been represented in the House by Democratic Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton since 1991. He faces no major general election challengers in the deep-blue district and will ascend to a post that gives him a voice, but not a vote, to champion a city that has been roiled by President Donald Trump’s attempts to exert pressure in his second term. White’s…

Jun 16, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after hitting a home run during the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff home run in the sixth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers prevailed in a pitchers’ duel, earning a 1-0 victory over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. Justin Wrobleski (8-2) gave up just three singles over six scoreless innings as the Dodgers improved to 11-2 at home since May 13. The left-hander struck out five without…

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia is the next Southern state where Republicans are convening to redraw voting districts in ways that could diminish the political power of Black and other nonwhite voters after the U.S. Supreme Court gutted Voting Rights Act provisions that helped shape existing boundaries in racially diverse states. The General Assembly convenes Wednesday in a special session called by outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp in response to the court’s Louisiana v. Callais decision, which struck down Louisiana’s congressional map as an illegal racial gerrymander. Kemp, who is in the final months of his second term, deviated from other governors…