The Washington Spirit earned an important three points over the weekend after a 3-2 win on the road in Houston. With the win, the Spirit inched closer to the brink of clinching its third consecutive playoff berth. Goals for the Spirit came from Tara Rudd, Sofia Cantore, and Clara Luvanga. Defender Tara Rudd tallied her third goal of the season in the 11th minute, giving Washington an early lead amid a largely dominant first half in the attacking third.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter-bassist Karina Rykman is proud to announce today’s arrival of her long-awaited second studio album, Late Checkout, available everywhere now via Karina Rykman/High Rotation Records. Rykman celebrated with a hometown record-release headline event on September 25 at New York City’s Webster Hall. Indie rock outfit Five Door Sedan has released their new album Objects In the Mirror, available now on all streaming platforms.

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese has been named the 2026 WNBA Kia Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the first player in franchise history to earn the league’s highest individual defensive honor. “I have the trophy, but I definitely want Jordin and Rhyne to sign it because I think they deserve it just as much as I do," said Reese. "I’m grateful for Atlanta, I’m grateful for my teammates and my coaches and all the supporting staff that supports us.

The Atlanta Dream is headed to the WNBA Semifinals. With a win over the Washington Mystics on Wednesday night, the No. 4-seeded Dream advanced to the WNBA Semifinals and will face the No. 8-seeded New York Liberty in a best-of-five series. Tickets are now available at atlantadream.com. The Dream has advanced past the opening round of the WNBA Playoffs for the first time since 2018 and earned its first postseason series win since 2016.

By far the craziest movie of the year, Digger takes absurdity to the next level. Written and directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, the film follows Digger Rockwell (Tom Cruise), an obsessive, powerful man whose insatiable thirst to dig can't be quenched. In this hilarious, off-the-wall satire, Rockwell ignores years of environmental and safety warnings, culminating in a massive Arctic explosion. In an act that hits too close to home, he convinces political leaders that he's the only one capable of solving the problem that he inevitably created.

Grammy-nominated powerhouse BNXN reinforces his status as one of the world’s most boundary-breaking hitmakers with the release of his latest single, "Online," out now via EMPIRE. The melodic record serves as the final preview to his highly anticipated six-track EP, Still In Charge, set for release on October 1st. Los Angeles-based indie-rock group Where’s West? unveils their debut EP “Wave to Come,” available everywhere now via East Iris Records.

WNBA fans have waited long enough, but the night has finally arrived; The WNBA Playoffs have begun, and the Atlanta Dream were set against an exciting Washington Mystics team. The Dream trounced their Round 1 opponents 92-77 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. Rhyne Howard led the Dream with 26 points while the Mystics' Sonia Citron led her side with 25.

Just a few days after the official kickoff to the fall season, the fans and players experienced the year's first Nor'easter on Saturday evening. In a complete downpour for 90 minutes, Angel City FC's Maiara Niehues stunned Audi Field with a late, top-shelf curler to steal three points on the road. On a brighter note, the sellout crowd of 19,215 marked the Spirit’s fourth sellout of the season, and the Spirit crossed 200,000 attendees for the first time in a season.

Two days after the first day of autumn, we're not just celebrating cooler weather, but the launch of the long-awaited A Different World on Netflix. There have been a handful of reboots and revamps of Black shows from the past, like House of Payne, The Game, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (now Bel-Air), but none of them match up to this.

The Robert Pattinson-A24 love affair continues this week with the release of Primetime, a film based on NBC's former famed TV show To Catch A Predator. Pattinson plays an obsessive Chris Hansen in 2006 as the show moves into the primetime slot at NBC to take on heavyweights of the time like Lost. Once you see the film, you'll see exactly why the real Chris Hansen doesn't support it.

Directed by David Ayer, Heart of the Beast follows a retired Special Forces officer through the Alaskan wilderness. At first, it seems like a tranquil outdoorsman is enjoying his free time with his dog. But their rugged adventure takes a turn when he has a medical emergency while flying his seaplane. After losing control and crashing into a lake, the two are separated and miles off course from their destination.

Singer-songwriter Claire Guerreso is thrilled to release her new single “Here For It”. Claire Guerreso encapsulates a multi-faceted sound fusing indie-pop, rock, electronic, and soul. She is drawn to music that dials in on deep emotions. Her airy, unearthly tone perfectly ties together each song. She specializes in making and performing music for media outlets such as film and TV, as well as writing with and for other artists.

Dane Cook hustled from a fledgling comic in Arlington, Massachusetts, into a global phenomenon. A not-so-typical family dynamic led him to grow closer to his siblings, including his older half-brother, Daryl McCauley. Always his biggest supporter, McCauley became Dane's business manager, which wasn't a role that fit the skill set of the former corrections officer, but it was one out of love, trust, and history.

Celebrating 25 years of groundbreaking music and global success, legendary Cuban duo Gente de Zona will bring their signature energy and infectious rhythms to the historic Fox Theatre on Oct. 2, 2026. Known worldwide for chart-topping hits like “Bailando” and “La Gozadera,” the Latin music powerhouse continues their global takeover with music from their upcoming album, Reparto by Gente de Zona…

There has never been more faith-based content than there is now. TV series like The Chosen and House of David have shown not only the need and desire for high-quality Christian programming, but that there's space for it. In film, the success was even greater. 2025 brought us such quality films as Soul on Fire, David, and one of my favorites, …

It's been 10 years since Padraig McKinley directed a handful of episodes of the hit series Kingdom, which aired on the Audience Network on DirecTV. Now, a decade later, he makes his feature film directorial debut with The Weight. In the film, you can see McKinley's background in television largely through transitions. With the number of fadeouts to a black screen, I was surprised a commercial didn't appear at random.

DC Flight revealed its full brand identity today and named The Anthem its home court for the 2027 Major League Volleyball season. The club made both announcements at its inaugural press conference inside The Anthem, where all 13 home matches will be played when play begins in January 2027. DC Flight is the first professional volleyball team to call the District home and the city’s fourth professional women’s sports team.

Atlanta will be the first city anywhere to get its hands on the new G-STAR x Wu-Tang Clan collection. Starting September 20, G-STAR and Wu-Tang Clan, in association with Iconic Artists Group, are giving local fans exclusive early access to the debut drop of their multi-year collaboration. The collection will be available only at the Lenox Square G-STAR store in Atlanta, located at 3393 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30326, ahead of its global release.

Come one, come all as the Capcom Store Pop-Up – the first of its kind in the U.S. – makes its public grand opening on Saturday, September 19 in the Japanese pop culture hub Little Akihabara in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. Gaming and Japanese pop culture fans will have the opportunity to shop exclusive goods across Capcom’s iconic game franchises at this special retail experience for a limited time as the store will only be open through October 18.

Midwest Christian rapper, VVS Big Rock, has been busy leveling up in the background and has blessed his fans and the public with his latest project, THE ECHO TAPE. After years of crediting ATK Ministries with changing his life, he officially signed with ATK Ministry the label. THE ECHO TAPE is his first album since signing an official deal with the newly minted label.

The Washington Spirit suffered a heartbreaker Sunday afternoon, falling 0-3 to Boston Legacy FC at Audi Field. After a scoreless match up until the 81st minute, Boston found the back of the net three times in the final minutes to lock up the result. Aïssata Traoré opened the scoring, followed by back-to-back stoppage-time goals from Amanda Gutierres. The Spirit have gone 2-2-1 (wins-losses-draws) in their last five matches, failing to mirror their winning form from August.

Atlanta United 2 announced today that it has loaned forward Liam Butts to USL Championship side Loudoun United FC. The loan will be valid through the remainder of the 2026 USL Championship season. Butts joined Atlanta on Dec. 17, 2025, and has since tallied four goals and an assist in 17 appearances for the club. The 25-year-old forward was previously part of the Atlanta United Academy from 2016-19 before playing collegiate soccer at Penn State University, where he scored 25 goals and provided eight assists in 72 appearances across five seasons.

Atlanta United fell 3-2 to Orlando City SC on Wednesday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mauricio Amaro made his first career start for Atlanta United, and Jay Fortune returned to match action for the first time since sustaining a left hamstring strain on July 17 at Nashville SC. "It’s been a long time. I’m just trying to get through injury-free; that’s most important," said Atlanta United's Jay Fortune of his return from injury.

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The Washington Spirit has transferred midfielder Rebeca Bernal to Manchester United W.F.C. of England's Women’s Super League, the clubs announced today. The Spirit received an undisclosed transfer fee with conditional add-ons in return. With the move, Bernal is set to become the first Mexican player in Women’s Super League history. You can look at the Spirit's update roster and latest departures…

Atlanta United will enter the 2027 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in the Round of 64 next year as U.S. Soccer announced the new format for the 112th edition today. All 27 U.S. based MLS clubs (Division I) will participate in the tournament and enter in the Round of 64. Following the First Round, MLS clubs will enter the 2027 Lamar Hunt U.S.

South American powerhouse Colombia, coming off a Round of 16 showing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, will be taking on two of their CONMEBOL opponents in October starting with a match at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Friday, October 2nd at 8:00 pm (ET) against Paraguay. Then at Nu Stadium in Miami on Tuesday, October 6, they will face Peru at 7:45 pm (ET).

On Saturday, September 5, Colombia’s Atletico Nacional and America de Cali take to the pitch at Inter Miami CF Stadium at 7:30 pm (ET) in what will be an electrifying matchup between South American rivals. These two teams have been trading wins and losses for nearly 80 years with Atletico Nacional holding a slight edge over America de Cali. So far this year, their head-to-head match up is a tie, with each team claiming one victory.

Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated rock icons Fuel return with new single "Want It" and the announcement of their seventh studio album, Pendulum. Written by vocalist Aaron Scott and founding guitarist Carl Bell, the track is an anthem for anyone chasing their next chapter while leaning on those who've stood by them along the way. TJ Minor releases his latest single, "Disposable," a hard-hitting pop anthem that unpacks the sting of a one-sided relationship through a raw reckoning with the realization that love and dependency were never the same thing.

Audi Field will host the “Battle of the Real HU” college football game between home team Hampton University and visiting team Howard University on Saturday, October 3 with kickoff set for 3 p.m. ET. The game will stream live on HBCU GO, as well as in broadcast syndication in major U.S. TV markets including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, Atlanta, and more (check local listings).

The Washington Spirit fought their way out of their losing slump to earn a 1-0 win over Bay FC at Audi Field. After snapping that four-match winless streak, the Spirit keep their second place standing in the league as we head into September. Paige Metayer scored the winning goal, but two players, Ashley Hatch and Kate Weisner left with injuries.

The Atlanta Dream has signed two-time WNBA champion and six-time WNBA All-Star DeWanna Bonner to a rest-of-season contract, the organization announced today. Bonner joins an Atlanta team that has already secured its fourth consecutive WNBA Playoffs berth and continues its push toward the postseason. The Dream’s starting five of Jordin Canada, Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, Naz Hillmon and Angel Reese has established itself among the league’s best this season, with Howard, Gray and Reese earning 2026 WNBA All-Star selections and Canada and Hillmon each delivering career seasons.

Atlanta United today announced the transfer of defender Stian Gregersen to Malmö FF of Sweden’s first division for an undisclosed transfer fee. Gregersen joined Atlanta on Jan. 11, 2024, from Bordeaux and started 51 of his 60 MLS regular-season and playoff appearances, recording three goals and two assists. Transaction: Atlanta United transfers defender Stian Gregersen to Malmö FF for an undisclosed fee on Aug.

Midfielder Jay Fortune extends his contract with Atlanta United through the 2028-29 season with an option for 2029-30. Fortune ranks second all-time in appearances and third in goals among Atlanta Homegrown signings. The club will host a press conference with Fortune on Thursday at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground. “Jay's journey is a great example of what we hope to see from players coming through our Academy,” Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director Chris Henderson said.

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese has been named WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week, the league announced today. Reese was also named the AP Player of the Week yesterday. The honor is Reese’s first with Atlanta and third of her three-year WNBA career. Reese powered the Dream to a 3-0 week with wins over Las Vegas (Aug. 18), Los Angeles (Aug.

MARIS releases her new single, “Losing People,” available now on all streaming platforms, along with an official music video. The track is the latest offering from her highly anticipated EP MOSH★PIT, due September 18. Following the release of fan favorites “Missing Me,” “Body Is On Fire,” and the explosive title track “MOSH★PIT,” “Losing People” showcases a more vulnerable side of MARIS' songwriting.

The Washington Spirit dropped points at home as the visiting Orlando Pride snuck away with a 1-0 win. Haley McCutcheon scored the lone goal for the Pride in the third minute. This is the Spirit's third straight loss at home. The visitors looked out of sorts and for good reason. Their main attacking presence, Barbra Banda, was there, but there were two big omissions from the Pride roster: Marta and Solai Washington.

Atlanta United today announced it has signed forward Breel Embolo from Stade Rennais to a contract through the 2029-30 season. Embolo will occupy Designated Player and international roster spots pending the receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 Visa. “We’re pleased to bring a player with Breel’s combination of talent and experience at the highest levels of world soccer to Atlanta United,” Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director Chris Henderson said.

Following Saturday night's victory over the Phoenix Mercury, the Atlanta Dream (24-13) have officially clinched a berth in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs, securing the franchise's fourth consecutive postseason appearance and 12th overall. Atlanta's return to the postseason has been powered by one of the WNBA's most effective starting groups. Jordin Canada, Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, Naz Hillmon and Angel Reese have led the Dream to a 24-7 record when starting together and own the best net rating of any five-player lineup in the WNBA to play at least 25 games together.

NEON today announced an exclusive early-access premium format screening event for HOPE, the highly anticipated new film from acclaimed filmmaker Na Hong-jin (The Wailing, The Chaser), set for Monday, September 7. Two days ahead of its nationwide theatrical release, the film will screen at 175 PLF locations across the country in six premium formats, including Dolby, 4DX, ScreenX, Barco HDR, D-BOX and Dolby Atmos, with participating theaters in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas and more.

Mutiny is exactly what you would expect with Jason Statham as the lead. The old phrase, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," describes his acting career (and that's not a bad thing). The man found his niche and stayed there, making countless action films in various settings. Here, we see Statham take his fast-paced action and violence to the high seas as he seeks retribution for the death of his boss.

The directorial debut of Alex Ullom follows four friends on a late-night food run who take a shortcut and find themselves on a literal road to nowhere. The premise is beyond the ordinary, which is what NEON has built its reputation on: unique, outside-the-box projects that demand audience attention. It Ends is no different. Traveling in a Jeep as a foursome, the group diverts from their navigation's directions and winds up on a two-lane hellscape.

CONMEBOL rivals, Bolivia and Paraguay, will meet at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. on September 27 at 4:30 pm (ET). Their last meeting was a World Cup Qualifier that saw Paraguay claim victory and eventually go on to qualify for the tournament. La Verde will be looking to turn the tables this time around and secure a statement win against their South American rivals.

Directed by Merlin Camozzi, the aptly titled film The Snare follows a bright young high school student whose brazen action threatens all she's worked for. With her father in prison and her mom constantly working, balancing a personal life, the safety of her younger sibling, and teenage romance, becomes too much to bear. A brazen move to defend her younger brother throws her in the crosshairs of two moronic cops who set her on a path that will change her life forever.

In advance of Major League Soccer’s transformative calendar shift, Atlanta United today announced The Bundle Membership and The Sprint Membership options for season tickets. The Bundle Membership – a two-season, 25-match plan – features all-new Legacy Pricing for games during the 2027 MLS Sprint Season. Legacy Pricing – specifically designed to honor season ticket members as the club celebrates its 10th anniversary – includes tickets for all seven home matches during the 2027 Sprint Season at 2017 prices in a nod to Atlanta United’s debut season, alongside flat pricing for 18 home contests during the new, summer-to-spring 2027-28 season. 

Dragon Con will be celebrating its 40th anniversary as Atlanta’s internationally known pop culture, fantasy, sci-fi, and gaming convention. The convention has announced the following: Selected Hope Atlanta, Georgia’s longest-standing nonprofit committed to preventing and ending homelessness, as its 2026 official charity. Named author Timothy Zahn and artist Tony DiTerlizzi as its 2026 Literary and Artist Guests of Honor. Game designer and astronaut Richard Garriott, a guest at Dragon Con’s first convention in 1987, will discuss his efforts to regain control of his pioneering video game 

Kdfromthepack is a psalmist of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Born and raised in Nigeria, with a pit stop in the UK for a few years, he moved to Toronto in the summer of 2008. A self-taught instrumentalist, the Christian Hip-Hop artist has been playing the drums since he was five years old. Despite initially conforming to the patterns of the corrupt world we know today by creating music that glorified sex, drugs, money, and ego, God was able to open his eyes to the truth.

Atlanta United defeated Red Bull New York 2-1 on Saturday night in the first home match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium since May 9. Fafa Picault and Tristan Muyumba scored, Miguel Almirón tied the all-time Atlanta United assist record, and Adrian Gill made his MLS debut in the win. New York opened the scoring in the 6th minute. Julian Hall picked up a loose ball on the left side of the box before firing it to Adri Mehmeti, who was standing at the top of the box.

As I attended Momocon this year, it felt a little different, but I couldn't tell what had changed. Some things remained the same, but something just felt... different. As I was walking around, I noticed they had some pretty big guests this year. Coryxkenshin, who has a huge following on his YouTube channel and has a manga. Tony Weaver, an award-winning writer and educator creating diverse stories for young people to feel seen and valued.