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WNBA Playoffs: Schedule, matchups, how to watch, where to watch

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The Connecticut Sun host the Indiana Fever, the Las Vegas Aces host the Seattle Storm, and two other first-round matchups are set.

The WNBA playoffs are here, and first-round match-ups are set, with play beginning on Sunday, September 22nd.

The first round is a best-of-three series, with the higher-seeded team hosting the first two games, and the lower-seeded time hosting the deciding Game 3, if necessary.

The subsequent two...

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Charles Pulliam-Moore

Arcane’s final season starts streaming on November 9th

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The second and final season of Netflix’s Arcane finally has a concrete release date, but it looks like the episodes won’t all be dropping at once.

This evening, during the final night of this year’s Geeked Week showcase, Netflix and Riot announced that Arcane’s final season will be a three-part event. Act One is set to premiere on November 9th, Act Two debuts on November 16th, and Act Three drops on November 23rd. Along with the the new dates, Netflix also released yet...

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Ash Parrish

Netflix adds Civilization VI and Street Fighter IV to its games lineup

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Netflix’s newest games are actually a bit old. During its Geeked Week 2024 presentation, the streaming service revealed it’s adding Civilization VI and Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition as well as a host of other titles to its ever-increasing and legitimately impressive gaming lineup.

For Civ 6, players will have access to all the game’s expansion packs that were a part of the Platinum Edition version of the game. Meanwhile, Netflix will host the...

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Mark Wilson

Who is Nike’s new CEO? Elliott Hill—many old employees’ favorite pick for the job

“People wanted him for the job,” notes a Nike insider amid a “jubilant” wave of celebration from Nike employees.

CEO John Donahoe is departing Nike after a tumultuous four years at the company. He is being replaced by Elliott Hill, who will step in as president and chief executive on October 14.

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28 Products For Anyone Who Dreams Of A Tidy Home But Doesn’t Want To Spend Hours Cleaning

These handy cleaning solutions are about to save you *tons* of time and effort.

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Charles breaks 2 WNBA records as Dream clinch

Tina Charles became the WNBA's all-time leader in rebounds and double-doubles, and the Dream topped the Liberty to clinch the final playoff spot Thursday night.

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Rich Cimini

Aaron Rodgers throws first MetLife touchdown as a New York Jet

Allen Lazard caught the touchdown to open scoring vs. New England Patriots.

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Charles Pulliam-Moore

Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender has found its Toph

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It’s not clear how much of Avatar: The Last Airbender’s story Netflix will fit into the next season of its live-action adaptation, but we now know who will be portraying the series’ take on Toph.

During Netflix’s ongoing Geeked Week event, the streamer announced that Miya Cech (Beef, American Girl: Corinne Tan) has been cast as Toph Beifong, the blind earthbending prodigy whose unique skills end up making her a formidable part of Team Avatar.

Previously,...

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Andrew Webster

Netflix teases its animated Splinter Cell series

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It’s been quite some time since we heard anything about Netflix’s animated adaptation of Splinter Cell — but the streamer has finally provided some details on the show. The reveal comes in the form of a very brief teaser trailer, which shows a little bit of the show, but mostly showcases Liev Schreiber’s gravelly take on lead character Sam Fisher. We also have a proper name now: it’s called Splinter Cell: Deathwatch.

The show is being written by Derek Kolstad,...

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Andrew Webster

Netflix’s Devil May Cry series starts streaming in April

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It doesn’t look like Dante has lost a step for his upcoming animated series. Netflix just released a new trailer for its Devil May Cry adaptation, and it includes the kind of absurd, over-the-top demon-hunting action that has made Capcom’s games so beloved. That means big swords, motorcycle chases, dual-wielding pistols, and... guns hidden in pizza boxes. Even better: we now know when the series will start streaming. The show will hit Netflix in April 2025.

The...

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Shane Goldmacher, Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan and Nicholas Nehamas

N.C. Governor Race Jolted by CNN Report That Mark Robinson Called Himself a ‘Black Nazi’

Mr. Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor of North Carolina, vowed to stay in the race and sought to deny the report, which also said he had defended slavery in online posts years ago.

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Just 34 Beauty Items Now That You’re Switching From Summer Mermaid Vibes To Moody Fall Vibes

Including a pumpkin enzyme face mask, warm and dramatic eyeshadow palettes, and even a makeup sponge shaped like a ghost.

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31 Foolproof Gifts That Even Your Pickiest Friends Will Appreciate

Maintain your status as a great gift giver.

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28 Pairs Of Shoes Reviewers Say Make It Feel Like You’re "Walking On Clouds"

I'm fairly confident you'll find the walking shoe of your dreams in this post, whether it be a sneaker, sandal, boot, or flat.

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35 Ways To Make Long Flights Less Agonizing

It's time to book an overseas vacation. You got this.

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21 Surprisingly Easy Ways People Are Saving More Money In 2024

"It has made me way more frugal in every aspect of my life."

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Can You Pass This SUPER Difficult Round Of Grammar-Themed "Jeopardy!"?

"I" before "e," except after what...

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30 Problem-Solving Home Products That Will Feel Like Life Hacks This Fall

Prepare to develop a serious superiority complex now that you and your partner are sleeping through the night and not fighting about the thermostat overnight.

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36 Products To Help You Get That Fresh Start Feeling Even If You're Not Going Back To School

???? This could be the start of something new ???? — High School Musical (and probably you, too)

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Dream's Charles breaks all-time rebounds mark

Dream center Tina Charles became the WNBA's all-time leader in rebounds, grabbing her record-breaking 4,007th board in the first quarter Thursday night against the Liberty.

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