Best Podcasts of the Week: Wholesome Animal Chat and Megan Rapinoe's Debut
This week's best podcasts include a wholesome series by Matt Baker where celebrities discuss their pets, and the hosting debut of US soccer legend Megan Rapinoe.
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Megan Rapinoe Criticizes Efforts to Ban Trans Athletes from Women's Sports
Megan Rapinoe has voiced her strong opposition to initiatives aimed at excluding transgender athletes from women's sports, characterizing such efforts as an 'attack on women in society'.
Megan Rapinoe Claims Trans Rights Advocacy Cost Her Brand Deal
Soccer legend Megan Rapinoe alleges that her advocacy for trans rights led to her losing a brand deal, suggesting an AI program flagged her as a "risk."
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France Advances to World Cup Semifinals After Defeating Morocco
France secured a spot in the World Cup semifinals by defeating Morocco 2-0 in the quarterfinals. Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé were instrumental in France's victory, which also led to fan celebrations and some disorder in London.
Megan Rapinoe Faces Backlash for Promoting Luxury World Cup Tickets
Megan Rapinoe is receiving criticism from her fans for promoting expensive FIFA World Cup hospitality tickets in a paid Instagram partnership post, with some calling her a "shill."
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird Announce Split
Soccer star Megan Rapinoe and basketball legend Sue Bird have announced their separation after nearly ten years of dating.
Megan Rapinoe Calls U.S. Men's Hockey Team Clowns For Hanging W/ Trump After Olympics
Megan Rapinoe went off on the Team USA men's hockey team after their historic Olympics victory -- calling the players clowns for visiting Donald Trump, saying the move tarnished their moment of glory. Rapinoe -- an Olympic medalist and two-time…
TIFF Docs Lineup Revealed, Featuring Elon Musk Documentary
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced its documentary lineup, which includes Alex Gibney’s film on Elon Musk, alongside other notable works about figures like Megan Rapinoe and Edward Said. The festival's documentary chief expressed confidence in featuring the Musk film.
Norway to File FIFA Complaint Over Trump's Interference in USMNT Suspension
Norway plans to file a formal complaint with FIFA, alleging that Donald Trump interfered in the case of a suspended USMNT player. This comes amidst Megan Rapinoe blaming Trump for halting USMNT World Cup momentum and the Nigerian Presidency tackling Atiku for reporting Tinubu to Trump.
Trump Threatens Iran with Decimation Over Alleged Assassination Plot
Donald Trump stated that the US would "completely decimate" Iran if it attempted to assassinate him, claiming that a ceasefire was over and 1,000 missiles were aimed at the country. These threats came amid ongoing tensions and discussions about a potential assassination plot.
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Canada Achieves First World Cup Victory with 6-0 Win Over Qatar
Canada secured its first-ever World Cup victory by defeating Qatar 6-0, a match that saw Jonathan David score a hat trick and Ismaël Koné suffer a leg injury. The historic win was also marked by two red cards for Qatar.
Megan Rapinoe Criticizes WNBA Press Coverage of Queer Culture
Megan Rapinoe has called out WNBA press coverage, stating it is "not quite hitting" and misses the "nuance" of queer culture.
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird Slam Olympic Committee’s “Hateful” Ban on Trans Women
Rapinoe called the move a “total acquiescence” to the Trump administration.
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Trump to Meet Zelenskyy and Netanyahu in Washington
US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington next week. The meetings will take place at the White House.
Megan Rapinoe to Launch Interview Podcast 'Why Are You Like This?'
Soccer champion and activist Megan Rapinoe is set to launch a new weekly interview podcast titled 'Why Are You Like This?', produced by Vox Media.
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Ukrainian Drones Ignite Fires at Russian Oil Refineries and Port Facilities
Ukrainian drone attacks have targeted and ignited fires at several Russian energy facilities, including one of the largest oil refineries in southern Russia and a key maritime port. These strikes are part of an escalating series of attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.
Megan Rapinoe Reveals Brother's Death After Alcoholism Battle
Former U.S. Women's National Soccer Team athlete Megan Rapinoe shared that her brother, Michael, passed away in 2025 following a struggle with alcoholism.
Sports announcer makes controversial remarks about Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird
Former ESPN announcer Dan Dakich controversially claimed that soccer legend Megan Rapinoe "recruited" hoops icon Sue Bird to be lesbian, calling Rapinoe a "predator."
JPMorgan Enlists Tom Brady, Dwyane Wade for Athlete Wealth Push
JPMorgan Chase is expanding its wealth management services for athletes by forming a star-studded Athlete Council, including Tom Brady and Dwyane Wade, to advise its money managers on athlete clients and reflect increased competition in the sector.