Bill Maher tells Vance his 2028 vote is ‘in play’ as he rips key Dems for refusing to appear on his show

Bill Maher told Vice President JD Vance that his vote is “in play” in the 2028 presidential election as he called out several high-ranking Democrats — such as NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Kamala Harris — for avoiding his program. Maher, the liberal host on HBO’s “Real Time,” warned Friday that Democrats and moderate members might not get his vote if the party continues on the path of socialism. “Like, if this is where the Democratic Party is going, where this Democratic socialist, this obsession with Israel, with the Jew hating, they don’t believe in capitalism, no prisons. If this…

Isaiah Hartenstein signing new three-year,  million Thunder contract

Isaiah Hartenstein isn’t going anywhere. Hartenstein is returning to the Thunder on a three-year, $75 million deal, with a rare mutual option after the 2027-28 season, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Friday night. The contract also has a 15 percent trade kicker, per ESPN. The Thunder had a big decision to…

US Soccer offers Mauricio Pochettino a contract extension through next World Cup

IRVINE, Calif. — U.S. Soccer CEO J.T. Batson wasn’t kidding when he said last month he’s talked with Mauricio Pochettino about a contract extension.  The U.S. Soccer Federation has presented Pochettino with an extension through the 2030 World Cup cycle, according to The Athletic’s Adam Crafton, though any final decisions…

Young Padres outfielder gives honest thoughts on Dodgers rivalry

The San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers currently sit as the best rivalry in baseball right now. But when it comes down to a weekend matchup against one another at the end of June, young outfielder Samad Taylor views the rivalry as “Just another day of baseball.” Of…

Ex-’60 Minutes’ boss Bill Owens blasts Paramount, CBS News leaders in tell-all: ‘Worst-run media company in the history of America’

Former “60 Minutes” executive producer Bill Owens is reportedly writing a tell-all memoir about his 37 years at CBS News, taking aim at owner Paramount, its CEO David Ellison and editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, among others. In a proposal obtained by Breaker Media, Owens describes Paramount’s decision to settle President Trump’s…

Saks emerges from bankruptcy with new name and focus on luxe retail

Luxury retailer Saks Global on Friday emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after nearly five months, under a new ownership structure and corporate name and with a smaller store footprint and lower debt. The company will operate under the name Exemplar Luxury Group (ELG), and will focus on luxury retail, after Saks closed most of…

The best player for the Lakers this series is about to become a free agent

There’s been one player who has shined the brightest on the playoff stage and his name is not LeBron James, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Dončić, or Austin Reaves.  It’s Rui Hachimura.  Playing on a court with superstars, future Hall of Famers, and generational icons, it’s Hachimura that has been the best…

Dodgers in no rush with ace Blake Snell: ‘Learned a lot’

Blake Snell wanted this. This stage. This opponent. By pitching against the Braves at Dodger Stadium instead of the Angels’ Class-A affiliate in Rancho Cucamonga, Snell was able to do more than build up his arm. “It’s going to let you know where you’re at pretty quickly,” Snell said. More…

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