Undermanned Wolves try to eliminate balanced Nuggets in Game 6

Faced with key injuries, the Minnesota Timberwolves will try to close out their Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 on Thursday in Minneapolis.

Minnesota successfully managed Game 4 despite losing star Anthony Edwards and his starting backcourt mate, Donte DiVincenzo, early. But with Edwards sidelined due to a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee and DiVincenzo gone with a torn right Achilles tendon, the Timberwolves dropped a close-out opportunity on Monday in Denver, 125-113.

Edwards and DiVincenzo were both catalysts as Minnesota gained the early advantage in the series, with Edwards going for 30 points and 10 rebounds in Game 2. DiVincenzo scored a total of 31 points in Games 2 and 3, both Timberwolves victories.

With the two perimeter playmakers out Monday, Minnesota committed 25 turnovers -- two more than the Timberwolves lost in their previous two games combined, and a team-high dating back to before the All-Star break.

"A lot of silly, forced play by guys trying to make something out of nothing," Minnesota coach Chris Finch said of the Game 5 turnover woes.

Finch also pointed to Denver's defensive adjustments, noting that the Nuggets "put two (defenders)" on Ayo Dosunmu for the first time in the series.

Dosunmu, a late-season acquisition via trade from Chicago, emerged as the hero in Game 4 after Edwards and DiVincenzo exited. He scored 43 points, bookended by performances of 25 and 18 points, respectively, in Games 3 and 5.

Aside from Julius Randle's 27 points, however, no other Minnesota player managed more than 13 in Monday's loss.

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Denver, meanwhile, got 18-plus points from four of its five starters in the elimination contest. Among the quartet was forward Spencer Jones, who has seen a significant uptick in minutes with Aaron Gordon dealing with a calf injury.

Jones, who scored 11 total points in the series' first four games, went for 20 in Game 5. Gordon, who averaged 16.2 points per game in the regular season, played limited minutes in Game 4, but missed both Games 3 and 5 and is listed as questionable for Thursday.

Jones, who averaged just 5.5 points per game in the regular season, delivered his highest-scoring performance since Dec. 1 (28 points) at an opportune time.

"It's something that happened throughout the season, guys going down and me getting an opportunity to start," Jones said. "I'll get more minutes, but the role is still the same, the duties are still the same."

Building on the momentum from his making four 3-pointers Monday, Jones could play a role in Denver's key perimeter scorer, Jamal Murray, finding cleaner looks from beyond the arc.

Murray has scored 30 points three times in the series, and with his 24 in Game 5, he is up to 26.0 points per game through the five contests. That's a team-high, outpacing three-time league Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic's 25.4 ppg.

However, Murray has gone 0-for from deep twice, including the Game 3 loss.

Jokic, meanwhile, had his best game of the series Monday, finishing as a plus-18 with 27 points, 16 assists and 12 rebounds. He was a plus-one, minus-21 and minus-12 in Denver's three losses.

--Field Level Media

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Man with schizophrenia who killed British father-of-two in Australia declared unfit for trial

A man who killed a British father-of-two in an Australian town has been declared mentally unfit to stand trial.

Court documents state Royce Mallett from County Durham, who was 30 years old at the time, was visiting the town of Albury in New South Wales in July 2024 when he was stabbed once in the chest while sitting in the driver’s seat of a car parked outside the Hume Inn Motel.

His attacker, David Summers-Smith,has schizophreniaand was displaying symptoms of psychosis at the time of the 2024 incident.

He subsequently pleaded not guilty to the murder due tomental impairment.

On Tuesday, Supreme Court justice Dina Yehia, determined Summers-Smith did commit the murder but could not be held criminally responsible.

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She ordered Summers-Smith to be held indefinitely in a mental health facility.

In her consideration, Justice Yehia said: "I am satisfied that the accused has established on a balance of probabilities that at the time he stabbed the deceased, he was suffering from a mental health impairment that had the effect that he did not know that the act was wrong: that is, he could not reason with a moderate degree of sense and composure about whether the act, as perceived by reasonable people, was wrong."

In a victim impact statement read out by Justice Yehia, Mr Mallett’s partner Caitlin O’Keeffe said his death has caused immense emotional and financial strain for the family.

"It affects not just today but every future moment that he should have been part of, and everyday moments that he’s already missed," Ms O’Keefe said in a letter.

The court also heard Mr Mallett’s father Roy no longer enjoys the hobbies he used to share with his son and struggles to find the motivation to do anything.

Any potential recovery for Summers-Smith will be monitored by the Mental Health Review tribunal, which has the power to revise his detention order.

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“Ted Lasso” Season 4 Cast: Which Stars Are Returning for the Apple TV Comedy?

In July 2025, Apple TV announced that Ted Lasso was back in production for season 4

NEED TO KNOW

• Cast members Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham and more are returning to reprise their roles

• The third season of Ted Lasso ended nearly three years ago on May 31, 2023

Some familiar faces are returning to the pitch forseason 4ofTed Lasso.

The Emmy-winning Apple TV phenomenon ended its three-season story in May 2023, but in July 2025, it was announced thatTed Lassoseason 4 wasofficially in production. Filming kicked off in Kansas City, Mo., the hometown of series starJason Sudeikis.

More recently, on April 28, Apple TV released thefirst teaser trailerfor the new season, featuring a reunion with the comedy's returning cast.

Leads Sudeikis (Ted Lasso), Jeremy Swift (Leslie Higgins),Hannah Waddingham(Rebecca Welton) andJuno Temple(Keeley Jones) were seen in a first-look video and photo released by Apple TV in July 2025, confirming they would be back in the beloved series. However, quite a few otherTed Lassostars — including Phil Dunster (Jamie Tartt) — are not expected to appear in the upcoming season.

Season 4, which premieres Aug. 5, will follow Ted as he takes on his "biggest challenge yet: coaching a second division women’s football team," according to the series' synopsis.

So, who will and won't be returning to AFC Richmond? Here's everything to know about the cast ofTed Lassoseason 4, so far.

Which stars are returning forTed Lassoseason 4?

The following actors have been confirmed forTed Lasso season 4.

Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso

The Emmy-winning actor will keep coaching as the titular Ted Lasso.

In a March 2025 press release announcingTed Lassoseason 4, Sudeikis said, "As we all continue to live in a world where so many factors have conditioned us to 'look before we leap.' In season four, the folks at AFC Richmond learn to 'leap before they look,' discovering that wherever they land, it's exactly where they're meant to be."

Brett Goldstein as Roy Kent

Brett Goldstein will be back as the gruff but lovable Roy Kent.

SinceTed Lassoseason 3, Goldstein has been part of another Apple TV series,Shrinking.

Hannah Waddingham as Rebecca Welton

Hannah Waddingham will reprise her role as Rebecca Welton, owner of AFC Richmond.

In a May 2023Deadlineinterview, when asked aboutTed Lassoseason 3 concluding with her character getting a deserved happy ending, Waddingham said Rebecca is "a very good egg, and I treated her with great love."

Juno Temple as Keeley Jones

Juno Temple will return as Keeley Jones.

During a March 2023 interview withTown & Country, theFargoactress said returning forTed Lassoseason 3, "felt like coming home."

"It's like a safe place, seeing all these incredible faces that have guided you through this extraordinary experience," Temple continued. "All getting back together feels cozy, feels safe. There's a safety net around it, which is really awesome."

Brendan Hunt as Coach Beard

Brendan Hunt will be back as Ted's right-hand man, Coach Beard.

In June 2025, Hunt toldEntertainment Tonightthat he "can't wait" to return for season 4.

"We're getting going on that. We start shooting pretty soon," he teased.

Jeremy Swift as Leslie Higgins

Jeremy Swift will return as Leslie Higgins, head of football operations.

During a For Your Consideration Emmys event in June 2023, on the future ofTed Lasso, Swift said, “I don’t know about any more seasons blah, blah, blah, but you can see that there is potential for other things."

"It’s great that even if it doesn’t go anywhere, you can see that those characters aren’t just going to stay where they were, they’re going to move on," he continued, perThe Hollywood Reporter. "That’s an incremental part of how the show has always moved ahead, it’s always moved the characters ahead and it did that even in the last episode."

Which stars are not expected to return forTed Lassoseason 4?

The following actors have not been confirmed as returning for the upcoming season, but they could still appear as guest stars.

Phil Dunster as Jamie Tartt

Phil Dunster, who played football star Jamie Tartt, will not be returning, in part due to a scheduling conflict, "but could potentially reprise his role in some limited capacity,"Deadlinereported in March 2025.

Dunster is part of the ensemble of the HBO comedy,Rooster, starring Steve Carell. The series — which was co-created by Bill Lawrence, who also co-createdTed Lasso— premiered in March 2026.

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Nick Mohammed as Nathan Shelley

Nick Mohammed has not been announced as reprising his role of Nathan "Nate" Shelley, but he did tease a potential return.

In January 2025, Mohammad announced he would have to reschedule some dates of his comedy tour,Show Pony, due to filming conflicts.

“I cannot say what that filming is. But it will be announced shortly,” he said in aX video, perDeadline. "In the meantime, I would really appreciate if people just didn’t speculate as to what they think it might be," Mohammad continued, not-so-subtly holding up aTed Lasso"Believe" sign.

Sarah Niles as Dr. Sharon Fieldstone

Sarah Niles played sports psychologist Dr. Sharon Fieldstone. There has been no confirmation as to whether or not she will appear in the upcoming season.

The actress recently appeared in the summer racing blockbusterF1andThe Fantastic Four: First Steps.

Anthony Head as Rupert Mannion

Anthony Head played Rupert Mannion, the former owner of AFC Richmond and the main villain onTed Lasso, though it is unclear whether he will reprise his role for season 4.

Rupert suffered public humiliation on the football field in theTed Lassoseason 3 finale, but Head had a different ending in mind for his character.

"I thought he might go down for fraud. Something that would undermine the core of his business," he toldVulturein June 2023. "Because there has been a bit of that. People who have lots of money can be pulled to that sort of thing."

Toheeb Jimoh as Sam Obisanya

Toheeb Jimoh starred as AFC Richmond player Sam Obisanya.

In March 2023, at theTed Lassoseason 3 premiere, Jimoh told PEOPLE about the strong connection between the series' cast.

"We really have bonded. I think you can tell from the way we interact with each other, wherever we go, that there's a real genuine connection between all of us," he explained. "I think a lot of that was, on season 2, we were filming during a pandemic. There was a time where people couldn't be around each other. Thankfully, I think we all saved each other."

Jimoh has not spoken about a potential return to the series.

Cristo Fernández as Dani Rojas

Cristo Fernández played the happy and optimistic soccer star Dani Rojas.

It has not been revealed if Fernández will return, but in a January 2025ScreenRantinterview, the actor said he "would love to see [more] Dani."

"Ted Lassohas meant so much to me, not only to me as an actor, and having more opportunities and work, but just a message that has spread to so many fans around the globe," he continued. "And I hope there's more. I hope there's moreTed Lasso. I hope there's more Dani Rojas."

Kola Bokinni as Isaac McAdoo

Kola Bokinni played Isaac McAdoo, Richmond Team Captain.

In June 2023, Bokinni told theAssociated Pressthat the last day of filmingTed Lasso"was weird" for him.

"It was surreal. It didn't quite hit me. You know, we had a couple of drinks afterwards and we we were celebrating, but I was kind of like a little bit solemn because I didn't really know that it was the end," he said.

"I'm just really thankful that I got to be a part of it. To be honest," the actor added.

It is unconfirmed if Bokinni will return for season 4.

Billy Harris as Colin Hughes

Billy Harris played footballer Colin Hughes, who came out as gay in season 3.

In April 2023, when asked about a potential fourth season ofTed Lasso, Harris toldThe Hollywood Reporter, "The moment that there is a season four, I’ll be ready with my football boots, ready to go again. I am as excited as and as curious as the whole world is, because I have no idea."

James Lance as Trent Crimm

James Lance played journalist Trent Crimm.

Trent started out on the series as a sports reporter, but went on to write a book,The Richmond Way, about the underdog football team.

Lance has not spoken about returning to the series.

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WNBA star Caitlin Clark to publish a children's book based on her life

NEW YORK (AP) —Caitlin Clarkwill have a picture book out this fall based on her own life, one she knows is like few others’.

Fever Clark Returns Basketball

Random House Books for Young Readers announced Tuesday that “EXTRAordinary! A Little EXTRA to Reach BIG Dreams” will be published Nov. 3. In rhyming verse, theWNBAstar shares a message about the importance of effort and support.

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Clark, whose book features illustrations by Adriana Predoi, was inspired by an inscription above the mirror that hung in her childhood bedroom: “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is the little EXTRA.”

“Basketball has given me so many incredible opportunities, but what has always meant the most to me are the people who’ve supported me along the way,” Clark said in a statement. “I hope this book reminds kids that they’re never alone in chasing their dreams and that giving a little extra to the people and moments is what makes them EXTRAordinary.”

The 24-year-old Indiana Fever guard, widely credited with raising the profile of women's basketball, returned to action recently after injuries limited her to 13 games in 2025. She scored seven points Saturday in a preseason victory over the New York Liberty.

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Epstein documents reveal purpose of strange striped building on his Caribbean island

The Epstein files have shed light on the purposeof a mysterious blue and white striped building on the pedophile financier’s Caribbean island of Little Saint James.

Correspondence showed Epstein referredto the building as a “mosque” on multiple occasions, though the plans for the structure were changed multiple times, having at one point been designated as a “music room,” a chapel and a pavilion.

“It should look old… it will be for the inside walls, like a mosque, I would love to see examples,”Epstein wrote in correspondence to a contactin Uzbekistan, discussing types of tiles to decorate the building, which is topped with a golden dome.

It is unclear if the building was ever actually used for its purpose as a place of Islamic worship. Epstein himself identified as a secular Jew.

However, the documents reveal a years-long obsession with Arabic and Muslim art and culture, evidenced in his interactions with powerful figures including Emirati Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem and Mohamed Bin Salman, who would later become Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.

Photos released as part of the files show Epstein with Sulayem – who was forced to resign from his position as head of Dubai-based cargo logistics company DP World due to his association with the financier – inspecting a large, elaborate tapestry on the floor of his New York townhouse in 2014.

In 2003, Epstein claimed toVanity Fairthat he owned “the largest Persian rug you’ll ever see in a private home – so big, it must have come from a mosque.”

While serving jail time in Florida in 2009, Epstein had hired architects to draw up plans for a large “hammam” Turkish bathhouse and spa, complete with baths, massage parlors and a private terrace.

These plans were abandoned in favor of a “music room” the documents show, though the designs were still Middle Eastern in style. In 2011 he asked his Uzbek contact about acquiring the tiles for his “mosque” – detailing specific details such as correct lettering to retain authenticity.

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Epstein exercised his substantial wealth and influence to acquire extravagant pieces for the building. In 2017, the documents show, he met with Aziza Al Ahmadi, an aide to a consultant for the Royal Court of Saudi Arabia.

At that time negotiations were being made for the shipment of a special tent to be shipped to Epstein’s island, as well as more items “for the mosque.”

“We are receiving 3 pieces from the Kaaba,” Epstein’s assistant told a customs broker, apparently referring to the stone cube building that stands at the center of the Islamic holy site of Mecca.

One of the items had been “used inside the Kaaba,” according to the document and another was the Kiswa – the outer covering of the structure, which has enormous religious significance.

The covering is replaced every year, created by hundreds of individuals in a royal workshop, using about 1,500 pounds of silk and 250 pounds of gold and silver thread. Each one reportedly costs around $5 million.

After it has been used the Kiswa is divided up and distributed to various organizations or benefactors.

“The black piece was touched by minimum 10 million Muslims of different denominations, Sunni, Shia and others,” Al Ahmadi told Epstein in an email, highlighting the significance of the item.

“They walk around the Kaaba seven rounds then every one tries as much as they can to touch it and they kept their prayers, wishes, tears and hopes on this piece. Hoping after that all their prayers to be accepted.”

Epstein died in a New York jail in 2019 after being arrested on sex trafficking charges.

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