A’ja Wilson delivered a performance for the record books Sunday night, becoming the first player in WNBA history to notch 30-plus points and 20-plus rebounds in a single game and she did it in style.

The Las Vegas Aces star dropped 32 points on 13-of-25 shooting, pulled down 20 boards for just the second time in her career, and posted her 14th double-double of the season. The result? A 94–86 win over the Connecticut Sun and a moment that will live in WNBA lore.

“It’s just A’ja being A’ja,” Aces coach Becky Hammon said.

“She probably could have had one of these in the past. I never let her really go to the offensive glass this year, but we’ve been emphasizing that more.”

For Wilson, who also marked her 30th career 30-point game (and sixth this season), the achievement came as a pleasant surprise.

“It’s huge,” she said. “I didn’t even know. As many greats as we have in this league, it’s kind of a shocker that it’s just now happening. It’s a blessing. I love what I do… so anytime I can come out, play the game I love, get the team involved, and come away with a win — I’m happy with that.”

Wendell Pierce is putting his money and his influence where his heart is. The acclaimed actor is teaming up with Caesars Palace Times Square to invest $10 million into the New York Coalition of Legacy Theaters of Color Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to sustaining and uplifting historically Black theatre institutions. The fund will directly support iconic venues like the Billie Holiday Theatre, the Black Spectrum Theatre, and The Negro Ensemble Company, providing critical resources for production, marketing, and audience growth.

“As an artist and advocate, I believe that the social justice movement of the 21st century is economic development and creating opportunities that sustain and uplift our communities both on stage and beyond,” Pierce said.

This $10 million commitment is part of a larger $250 million community investment proposal that includes $81 million for public safety improvements in surrounding neighborhoods, $15 million for a new civil rights museum led by the Civil Rights Foundation, and $5 million toward developing the Callen-Lorde Center for Excellence in Sexual Health.

Beyond the theaters, the initiative will channel $240 million into the broader Broadway community, with $32 million for childcare, debt relief, and rent assistance for Broadway workers and $20 million to purchase Broadway tickets for underserved families.

Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken franchise is on a fast track to becoming one of the most recognized names in dining, with more than 350 locations currently in development across the United States.

Launched in Las Vegas in 2018, the restaurant brand has quickly earned a reputation as one of the fastest-growing franchises in the country. Known for its generous portions and bold menu,

Big Chicken draws fans with signature items like the Big Aristotle, a fried chicken sandwich layered with bacon, macaroni and cheese, and crispy onions, and the Charles Barkley, featuring fried chicken, crispy onions, and roasted garlic BBQ aioli.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s hometown gave him a hero’s welcome at Hamilton Stadium, where fans gathered to celebrate the Oklahoma City Thunder star’s outstanding season. In a moment filled with pride and hometown love, Mayor Andrea Horwath presented Gilgeous-Alexander with the key to the city, which is the first time the honor has been given since 1998.

The celebration didn’t stop there. Horwath also announced that a street will bear Gilgeous-Alexander’s name, a lasting tribute to the NBA standout’s achievements and deep ties to the city.

Standing before the cheering crowd, the All-Star guard reflected on his roots and the pride he carries for Hamilton.

“No matter where basketball has taken me — across the country, across the world — when people ask where I’m from, I always say Hamilton with pride,” he told fans, holding the championship trophy high.

At just 18 years old, Victoria Mboko has made a statement that the tennis world can’t ignore. On Thursday, August 7, the Montreal native battled back from a set down to defeat four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1, claiming her first WTA title in front of an electrified hometown crowd at the Canadian Open.

Mboko’s path to the trophy was nothing short of remarkable.

Along the way, she toppled Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina, Sofia Kenin, and Osaka, making her the second-youngest player in history to beat four Grand Slam champions in a single tournament, a feat first achieved by Serena Williams at the 1999 US Open.

She also joins an elite group as only the third wild card to win a WTA 1000 title, following Maria Sharapova in Cincinnati in 2011 and Bianca Andreescu in Indian Wells in 2019. Adding to the achievement, Mboko is the second-lowest-ranked player to win a WTA 1000 since records began in 1990.

“I want to thank Naomi for an incredible match,” Mboko said during her victory speech. “I always looked up to her when I was really little. It’s always great to play with such an amazing player like you.”