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As many of his peers condemn the Riyadh Comedy Festival and its participants, Bill Burr appears to have connected with a new fandom. The comedian, who performed on Friday as part of the inaugural festival’s starry lineup, reasoned “they’re just like us” as he responded to backlash to Saudi Arabia’s debut comedy festival. “It was great to experience that part …

The bullpen that has been one of the New York Yankees’ biggest weaknesses this season faltered again in their postseason opener and has them on the brink of elimination at the hands of the rival Boston Red Sox. After starting pitcher Max Fried worked six scoreless innings in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series, manager Aaron Boone let …

Bill Burr took to his podcast to give a detailed rundown of his experience last week in the Middle East, where he performed at the controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival. The actor-comedian described rather nervously warming up for the event with a set in Bahrain to get a feel for what an audience in the region would find funny (and acceptable) …

At an address of assembled generals and admirals, Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, outlined changes to military policy and philosophy in a set of 10 directives meant to change organizational culture around fitness, race and gender, describing the previous state of military affairs as the “woke department.” Donald Trump followed Hegseth’s call to embrace the virtues of lethality as …

Live updates: Trump defends using troops to police U.S. cities in address to military leaders  The Washington Post Live Updates: Trump Addresses Rare Military Gathering as Government Shutdown Looms  The New York Times Trump Signals Greater Use of Military in U.S. Cities, Warning of ‘War From Within’  Time Magazine LIVE: Trump, Hegseth meet top US military officers at Quantico  Al Jazeera Trump says military …

Hamlin defends last-lap dive on Wallace at Kansas: ‘On Sunday, I am the driver’  NASCAR.com Working in harmony: Chase Elliott, No. 9 pit crew land a win to savor in Kansas  NASCAR.com Jeff Gordon can relate to Denny Hamlin’s Kansas disappointment  Yahoo Sports Elliott races from 8th to win in 2-lap OT at Kansas  ESPN Winners, losers from Kansas Cup playoff race won by …

In 26C heat, it was the final cobbled climb on the circuit which put paid to the hopes of Pidcock, who finished third at the recent Vuelta a Espana. Pidcock, 26, had told BBC Sport success could breed success in Kigali, but despite his eight-man Great Britain team delivering him to the front of the race at the crucial moment, …

Keegan Bradley refused to condemn American Ryder Cup fans after the grim scenes that formed a backdrop to day two at Bethpage Black. Bradley went so far as to curiously suggest spectators had been “violent” during the Ryder Cup in Rome two years ago. Bradley’s approach was in stark contrast to that of his European counterpart, Luke Donald, who believes …

Comedian Nate Bargatze is confronting his critics after his hosting stint at the 77th Emmy Awards earlier this month was met with negative reviews from the press. Bargatze was widely panned for his elaborate plan to shorten acceptance speeches. He promised a donation of $100,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of America, but that amount diminished for every speech …

Pete Davidson is calling out critics of Pedro Pascal for playing into what he says is a never-ending cycle of people building up celebrities only to rapidly take them down. During an appearance on This Past Weekend podcast, the Saturday Night Live alum spoke with host Theo Von about the ups and downs of fame, which includes the rabid response from fans that …