The superfans known as the 'Spurs Nuns' aiming to bring divine intervention to the NBA Finals
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama stepped off the court for a moment before Game 1 of the NBA Finals, accepted greetings from a handful of well-wishers in San Antonio Spurs jerseys, then bowed his head to join them in a quick prayer. They’re the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco. On game nights, they’re called the Spurs Nuns. New York has Ben Stiller, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan among its superfans; San Antonio has a group of nuns who wear Spurs jerseys over their habits. It’s a relationship that goes back at least 20 years or so, and to the sisters it makes perfect sense.
Arrest warrant issued for 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk for misdemeanor speeding charge
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office has issued an arrest warrant for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speeding. District attorney's spokesman Sean Webby confirmed the warrant has been issued in response to a video Aiyuk posted to social media last December that appeared to show him speeding on the road in front of Levi’s Stadium.
Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been announced as EA Sports’ cover athlete for Madden NFL 27. On the standard cover, Williams is depicted in a position similar to his pivotal, scrambling, fourth-and-8 jump pass to Rome Odunze in a stirring comeback victory over Green Bay in a playoff game on Jan. 10. With his arm cocked to throw and his feet spread, Williams appears to soar above a silhouette of the Chicago skyline. The deluxe edition features a tight shot of Williams with arms crossed over his white game jersey, a dark, night-like background and snow falling around him.
NASA declares its Mars Maven spacecraft dead after six months of silence
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA's Maven spacecraft around Mars has been declared dead after six months of radio silence. Maven was launched in 2013 to study the red planet's atmosphere. It fell silent in December after passing behind Mars. NASA confirmed Wednesday that the mission is over. Data indicated that the spacecraft went into a fast spin, which disrupted its orbit and drained the onboard batteries. A review board convened by NASA earlier this year concluded that the spacecraft is useless and unable to be recovered. Besides studying Martian weather, Maven helped relay information from NASA's Curiosity and Perseverance rovers on the surface.
Ford recall for seat belt issue and a do-not-drive order for some Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles
Ford is recalling almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash occurs. The automaker separately said that it was recalling more than 4,600 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles and issuing a do not driving warning due to a suspension-related issue. That recall involves Bronco Sport vehicles with model years 2021 through 2026 and Maverick vehicles with model years 2022 through 2026.
A bear injures 4 people in a residential area of Japan as attacks rise
TOKYO (AP) — A bear has injured four people in a Japanese residential area in the latest case of attacks by the animals in the region. Two men who work for Fukushima Steel Works and a third employee of another company in northeastern Japan suffered minor injuries Tuesday. The bear also attacked a woman who lives in the area. The Fukushima fire department says none of the injuries are life-threatening. Japan’s Environment Ministry says 13 people were killed in more than 230 attacks by bears nationwide in 2025. Experts say the encroachment has occurred in a region with a rapidly aging and declining human population that has few people trained to hunt the animals.
Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married
NEW YORK (AP) — Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married, according to local officials in London. They tied the knot Sunday at Old Marylebone Town Hall. Photos of the couple leaving the ceremony circulated on social media, showing Lipa in a white skirt suit by Schiaparelli and Turner in a navy suit by Ferragamo. The pair sparked relationship rumors in early 2024. Lipa confirmed their engagement last year in British Vogue. Lipa, known for her disco-pop sound, has won three Grammys. Turner is recognized for his roles in the “Fantastic Beasts” movies and other projects.
Lawyers for Lively and Baldoni battle in a New York court despite settling claims weeks ago
NEW YORK (AP) — The courtroom battle between Blake Lively and Justice Baldoni, minus the actors, has returned to a Manhattan federal courtroom. That's despite the recent settlement of Lively's claims against him stemming from the 2024 movie “It Ends With Us.” The two sides were battling Monday over whether Baldoni owes Lively attorney fees and damages because he filed an unsuccessful lawsuit against Lively after she claimed he subjected her to sexual harassment and defamation. Lively's lawyers claim a California law means she can collect attorney fees and damages because a judge tossed out Baldoni's countersuit last year. Baldoni's lawyers say it is not so. A judge reserved decision.
Serena Williams is coming back to tennis at 44, returning to the sport she dominated for decades
PARIS (AP) — Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at the age of 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The WTA Tour has announced that the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen’s Club grass-court tournament. The Queen’s Club tournament starts June 8. Williams has not competed since bidding farewell at the 2022 U.S. Open. Williams said at the time she didn’t want to use the word “retiring” and instead declared that she was “evolving” away from tennis. The WTA says Williams will play “with a partner to be announced in due course.”
YouTuber box office boom: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ draw Gen Z to theaters
An indie horror with internet origins has beaten the legacy franchise Star Wars at the box office this weekend. According to studio estimates on Sunday, “Backrooms” made an astonishing $81.4 million in its first weekend in theaters. It easily topped the box office over “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” which fell sharply in its second weekend, earning $25 million to take third place. Second place went to another indie horror, “Obsession,” which has continued its unprecedented run, making more money in its third weekend than it did in its first.
