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Washington DC’s Scandal completed an undefeated run by routing Seattle Riot 15-3 to win the 2026 Pro Championships; Truck Stop clawed back from 12-10 to beat Ring of Fire 15-14 in a tense final, earning their first Pro Champs title since 2023; and Austin Disco Club shocked top-seeded Ann Arbor Hybrid 15-13 to win the final Triple Crown Tour event, signaling new momentum as teams head toward Nationals.
A Missouri political candidate has been charged with attempting to plant cocaine on an opponent, according to prosecutors. The accusation describes a scheme to influence a local race; the excerpt does not provide further details or responses from the candidate while legal proceedings unfold.
New documents reveal alleged salary-cap circumvention tied to Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers deal, including bombshell messages from Leonard’s camp and payments connected to arena business opportunities. The NBA fined the Clippers $30 million, suspended owner Steve Ballmer for one year, and stripped five first-round picks. The Forum deal and a separate arrangement with sustainability company Aspiration are cited as part of the scheme; Leonard faced relatively light punishment, while Ballmer denies wrongdoing and plans to pursue arbitration as the investigation continues.
After Daejon Love was arrested for allegedly scamming women out of about $1.3 million by posing as a 49ers player, current and former 49ers joined in with humorous social-media responses—from Leonard Hankerson's AI-generated coaching post to memes and videos by Kendrick Bourne, Torrey Smith, and Vernon Davis. Rookie De’Zhaun Stribling even switched his jersey to No. 7, a nod to Love’s number in his videos, highlighting how the scandal dominated online chatter.
Zach Holland, a former William Carey University golfer, resigned from WingHaven Country Club after security footage showed him placing a ball in the cup to fake a hole-in-one during a members-only event in O’Fallon, Missouri; he admitted the deception, faced online backlash that affected his family, and the club said the matter was resolved and closed.
Ruby Rippey, a former Gavin Newsom aide, shares in Vanity Fair a detailed account of their affair from when Newsom was San Francisco mayor, discussing her alcoholism, rehab, and eventual divorce; she challenges Newsom's memoir framing of the relationship as brief, recounts media scrutiny and MeToo-era reframing, and notes her 20 years of sobriety and remarriage while the incident lingers as Newsom faces national scrutiny ahead of a 2028 White House bid.
Former Pinal County sheriff Mark Lamb won Arizona’s 5th District Republican primary despite a late, self-funded challenge from Daniel Keenan and allegations of sexual misconduct; Lamb, backed by Donald Trump and Turning Point USA, advances to the November race to replace Rep. Andy Biggs in a deeply conservative district, illustrating Trump’s enduring influence in GOP primaries even amid scandal.
Reports indicate Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel may be ousted after a third‑party investigation into the Wolverines’ athletic culture. The probe, tied to a series of scandals including the Sherrone Moore incident, Harbaugh-related issues, and other staff misconduct, is nearing completion with findings expected to be released to the Board of Regents. Manuel’s tenure has featured NCAA championships but has been marred by ongoing internal investigations.
Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer has withdrawn from his bid for the U.S. House in Oklahoma after a romantic-text scandal. Lahmeyer, who had previously announced a 2021 Senate run, ends his campaign and alters the GOP race in the district.
Bob Packwood, a longtime Oregon Republican who served in the U.S. Senate from 1969 to 1995, died at 93 in Rancho Mirage, California. He resigned in 1995 under the threat of expulsion after a Senate Ethics Committee report detailed a pattern of sexual harassment and abuse, including at least 18 unwanted advances toward staff and others connected to his office. The exhaustive probe marked a milestone in how the Senate confronted misconduct. Packwood was known for environmental legislation and tax reform, and earlier in his career challenged Nixon on Watergate and backed abortion rights. After leaving the Senate, he ran a lobbying firm and later briefly advised on tax reform. His death closes a controversial chapter that intersected with debates over accountability and gender in Washington.
Bob Packwood, a longtime Oregon Republican senator known for his maverick politics and advocacy for women’s rights, died at 93 in California. His career shattered after a 1992 Washington Post investigation detailing decades of sexual misconduct toward staffers, leading to his resignation in 1995. He later built a successful lobbying career and helped found Oregon’s Dorchester Conference, leaving a controversial but enduring legacy in state and national politics.
In Variety’s Actors on Actors interview, Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn revisit Scandal’s finale, discussing Olitz’s enduring bond, the iconic street‑Hi moment, and fans’ debates about whether Fitz and Olivia are in Vermont making jam or pursuing a life together; they emphasize that their characters’ connection endures and that couples therapy remains part of their dynamic, while also reflecting on their real‑world projects (Washington’s Imperfect Women and Goldwyn’s roles on Hacks and Law & Order) and the series’ lasting impact on TV by centering a Black woman at the helm.
Platner is facing new accusations of toxic relationship behavior sparked by a sexting scandal, adding to the ongoing controversy surrounding the public figure.
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is under renewed scrutiny over explicit texts, a past Nazi-symbol tattoo, and controversial writings, testing whether Democrats will tolerate personal scandal as he competes to win Maine's Senate seat; some party leaders urge focusing on issues, while Platner remains ahead in polls against Susan Collins.
Gayle King's ex-partner has issued a public statement apologizing for a cheating scandal, taking responsibility for their actions, expressing remorse, and asking for privacy as they move forward from the controversy.