Devoted followers of the Bucks might find themselves reaching for a tissue.

On Monday, it was confirmed that Giannis Antetokounmpo, also known as the Greek Freak, has been traded to the Miami Heat. In the wake of this news, he shared a heartfelt video across his social media platforms, extending his gratitude to the Bucks and declaring his affection for the city of Milwaukee.

In the video, Antetokounmpo noted, “I hope the championship trophy we brought to this city holds significance for its residents, as it did for me.” He further emphasized, “I want you to hear it directly from me: Milwaukee will always occupy a special place in my heart. It’s truly my home.”

He went on to say, “Regardless of where life takes me, Milwaukee will forever remain my city, my team, my family.”

The trade deal saw Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis going to the Heat on June 22, with the Bucks acquiring Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakučionis, and the 13th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Nate Ament.

Antetokounmpo accomplished everything to his NBA resume in the green and white.

Two MVPs. An NBA title and Finals MVP in 2021. Ten All-Star selections. Seven All-NBA First Team selections. 

Despite missing the playoffs in his final season with the team, he cemented his legacy as one of greatest Bucks ever. 

“I believe the city of Milwaukee is blue collar,” Antetokounmpo said. “It’s people that work extremely hard every single day, and give all their hard-earned money to come watch the Milwaukee Bucks. To come and feel something, to come be a part of us.

“I hope that I was able to represent them the best that I could. And I was like them. I showed up to work. Did everything that I was willing to do, all the dirty work, just like them.” 

With the trade, it’s clear the Bucks are ushering in a youth movement. 

But at the same time, Bucks general manager Jon Horst remained eternally grateful for the stability Antetokounmpo brought the organization. 

“Since we drafted him in 2013, Giannis had transformed the Milwaukee Bucks in every way – on the court, in our locker room and throughout the community,” Horst wrote in a statement to Bucks fans. “Over 13 seasons, he became an extraordinary leader, teammate and representative of this city, and one of the defining players of his generation.”

“The standard he set will continue here.”

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A Birmingham man, aged 32, has been sentenced to over a decade in prison due to several firearm-related offenses, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Phillip Williams Jr.

Robert Garrett, a local resident, received a 130-month prison sentence following his guilty plea. He faced charges that included two counts for being a felon found with a firearm and a single count related to possessing a gun to further a drug-trafficking operation.

Court records reveal that Garrett was pulled over by Birmingham police during a traffic stop on April 12, 2023. After officers ran his details through the system, they found he had outstanding warrants. Garrett was arrested, and officers reportedly noticed the smell of marijuana emanating from the car.

In the course of their search, officers found firearms and a backpack filled with marijuana. Several months later, on August 3, 2023, agents visited a residence to investigate a federal firearms violation linked to Garrett. They detected marijuana on him and wafting from the house as Garrett greeted them at the door.

Subsequently, authorities secured a search warrant, and upon searching the premises, they uncovered additional marijuana, digital scales, ammunition, and other items.

Authorities have confirmed that a well-known influencer from South Florida was fatally shot in a drive-by incident early Sunday morning.

Brianna Johnson, 21, who was recognized on social media as dreamdoll_brii, was traveling in a striking lime green luxury SUV along with two others when they were caught in a barrage of bullets, as reported by the Miramar Police Department to News Media on Monday.

Surveillance footage is said to have captured the tragic event, which took place around 5:30 a.m., shortly after the Fourth of July celebrations had concluded.

Johnson was widely admired for her engaging lifestyle and beauty posts, amassing nearly 500,000 followers on TikTok and Instagram. Her TikTok presence under the username _itgirlbri boasted about 388,000 followers, while her Instagram account attracted approximately 88,800 followers.

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According to police, Johnson was traveling in a lime green Lamborghini Urus when the SUV reached an intersection and a white sedan “pulled alongside the driver’s side and opened fire, striking three occupants.” 

Surveillance video obtained by local outlet WSVN appears to show a light-colored sedan following the victims’ Lamborghini down the street before gunfire erupts. 

Moments later, the Lamborghini was seen drifting through the intersection before crashing into a nearby house as the suspected shooter’s vehicle sped away.

Police said they were alerted to the shooting after receiving multiple ShotSpotter notifications in the area.

Miramar Police Chief Delrish Moss described the gunfire as rapid-fire, according to WSVN. Photos circulating social media also appear to show the Lamborghini riddled with a dozen bullet holes along its doors. 

According to WSVN, the three victims had attended a large party at a nearby home before the shooting. Sources told the outlet the group later stopped at a gas station, where a fight allegedly broke out.

Investigators believe the victims’ luxury SUV was then targeted and followed, according to reports. 

Johnson ultimately “succumbed to her injuries,” police said.

The two other occupants, whose identities have not been released, were rushed to a local hospital in critical condition.

A woman identifying herself as Johnson’s cousin, who goes by Instagram handle pdolly26, shared a series of Instagram Stories mourning her death and identifying the victim as the South Florida influencer. 

Numerous fans also began flooding Johnson’s social media accounts with messages of condolence. 

Police said the shooting remains an active and ongoing homicide investigation. 

This week, Sabrina Carpenter seemed to finally reveal her fashion-forward ensemble for the much-anticipated wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

Pop sensation Taylor Swift and NFL superstar Travis Kelce, both aged 36, celebrated their marriage on Friday with a spectacular event held at a renowned venue in New York City.

Carpenter, 27, who is both a protégé and dear friend of Swift, captivated attention by wearing a striking black lace dress with a gothic and busty design.

Her dress featured a fitted bodice that connected to a flowing skirt, highlighted by a pink rose detail on the chest.

Photos, part of a larger collection showcasing Carpenter’s recent activities, seemed to provide sneak peeks of the singer getting ready for Swift’s special day.

One image appeared to capture Carpenter en route to the celebrations, as she took a sultry selfie inside a vehicle. 

Another showed her posing with her stylist Jared Ellner and actor Owen Thiele – who was also a guest at the wedding. 

The post was soundtracked to the Rush song The Trees but contained no caption revealing how the nuptials unfolded. 

Despite roughly 1,000 people attending – including everyone from major actors to popstars to top athletes – many details from the night have been kept extremely secret.

Swift and Kelce shared the news that they had officially become husband and wife in blockbuster style on Friday evening, lighting up the iconic music venue with video ads which read ‘JUST&T MARRIED,’ a romantic nod to their shared initials. 

Swift’s publicist issued a press release shortly after the newlyweds said ‘I do,’ sharing several of the intimate details about the nuptials.

She revealed that Adam Sandler officiated the wedding, the couple wore custom Christian Dior Haute Couture, Swift opted out of bridesmaids and chose her brother, Austin Swift, as her ‘man of honor’ instead and, as the Daily Mail exclusively reported, Kelce named his big brother Jason Kelce as his best man.

The star-studded guest list included Gigi Hadid, Lena Dunham, Steven Spielberg, Karlie Kloss, Selena Gomez and Sabrina Carpenter, among others. 

Breathtaking footage obtained exclusively by the Daily Mail showed how Madison Square Garden was transformed into an enchanted garden of towering trees, emerald drapery and soaring archways for the event.

Emerald green drapery hung from the ceiling to complete the ambience, while the stadium’s usual blue seats were chicly covered in nude-colored coverings.

A towering ceiling-height structure, with gray embellishments and archways, dominated the space, resembling a chapel or the ‘castle’ that sparked frenzied speculation prior to the event.

The exclusive video also showed a romantically lit hallway with pink walls, peach drapery and matching carpet. The entrance featured a sentimental touch, as several photos of Swift and Kelce throughout their relationship were featured on the walls. 

All of the sweet photographs, including the couple’s August 2025 backyard proposal, were inside large gold frames. A large ‘T and T’ logo, which seems to have featured in other parts of the nuptials, was displayed in the center. 

Both the bride and groom were dressed in Christian Dior, her publicist announced.

There were no bridesmaids, instead, Taylor’s brother Austin acted as her ‘man of honor’, and Travis’s brother Jason was the best man.

The groom’s mother, Donna Kelce, has since broken her silence on the nuptials – where guests were reportedly issued non-disclosure agreements – though admitted she wasn’t at liberty to say much.

‘I really can’t say a heck of a lot except it was magical, man! Magical,’ Donna told Macy’s during their 50th Fourth of July Celebration in New York City. 

The couple’s Love Story began three years ago this week, when Kelce first laid eyes on the songstress at her Kansas City Eras Tour concert on July 8, 2023.

The Chiefs tight end tried to meet Swift that evening, bringing along a friendship bracelet that contained his phone number. However, his attempt at handing her the jewelry was unsuccessful.

At the same time, Swift was at her own professional peak, traveling the world for her sold-out stadium shows, with Kelce flying in to support her.

Despite their hectic schedules and intense public interest in their romance, Kelce claimed that he felt calmed by both his girlfriend’s presence and down-to-earth nature.

‘Whenever I’m with her, it feels like we’re just regular people.… When there is not a camera on us, we’re just two people that are in love,’ he told GQ.

The moment has arrived for the United States Men’s National Soccer Team to elevate their game.

After securing a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday, July 2, the USMNT now faces Belgium in the Round of 16 of the World Cup 2026. The series of matches held across North America since June 11 will culminate in the finals at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 19.

USMNT’s striker, Folarin Balogun, previously sparked attention due to his red card in the last match. Initially suspended from tonight’s game, CBS News reveals that FIFA has overturned this decision, enabling him to suit up against Belgium. Reports indicate that former President Donald Trump reached out to FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday, July 2, advocating for a review of what was described to the press as an occurrence between “two great athletes that collided and became entangled.”

With Balogun ready to join U.S. soccer talents such as Christian Pulisic, Malik Tillman, and Matt Freese on the field, you may be keen to find out how to catch tonight’s World Cup clash in English. Here’s the current viewing information.

When Does the USA Play in the World Cup?

The USA is set to confront Belgium tonight at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, known as Seattle Stadium throughout the World Cup.

Is the USA vs. Belgium Match Streaming On Peacock In English?

No. The World Cup is solely streaming live in Spanish on Peacock—specifically Peacock Premium, which costs $10.99/month or $109.99/year— as well as on Telemundo and NBC Universo.

How To Watch the USA vs. Belgium World Cup 2026 Match in English:

For viewers at home, FOX Sports is the English-language home for World Cup viewers. World Cup games, like tonight’s matchup between the USA and Belgium, air live in English on FOX and FOX Sports’ cable channel, FS1.

FOX One subscribers can also stream every World Cup 2026 game live in English. A FOX One subscription costs $19.99/month, or $199.99/year.

An extensive emergency operation unfolded in Monmouth County, New Jersey, on Monday following the partial collapse of a roof at BJ’s Wholesale Club. This incident trapped several individuals inside amid adverse weather conditions.

Shortly after 11:15 a.m. local time, emergency responders quickly arrived at the wholesale store located on Route 35 in Ocean Township, responding to reports of the sudden collapse, as confirmed by the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office.

Dramatic footage seemed to capture unsuspecting customers browsing groceries mere moments before the roof gave way, allowing torrents of water to flood the premises.

Officials confirmed that 27 individuals were present inside at the event’s onset; fortunately, no injuries were documented.

Two people were partially entrapped in the debris but managed to free themselves and safely escape the building.

Emergency teams deployed specialized rescue units to ensure the building was clear, conducting primary and secondary searches, according to the sheriff’s office.

The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office interior drone searched the structurally compromised building, along with New Jersey Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) K-9 teams.

Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden praised the first responders for working “seamlessly together” despite the severe weather and ongoing flooding plaguing the local communities.

“This incident is another reminder of how quickly severe weather can create dangerous and unpredictable conditions,” Golden said.

Ocean Township Police Chief Michael Sorrentino urged motorists and residents to stay away from the area as emergency operations continue.

Travelers are asked to avoid Route 35, Park Avenue and Deal Road, specifically the stretch between Routes 18 and 35.