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While the pressures and ethical concerns surrounding child stars in Hollywood have been a source of heavy debate, former cast members of the iconic TV show “Little House on the Prairie” have revealed that star and producer Michael Landon ran an incredibly child-friendly set. Landon, who directed and produced the show alongside playing Pa Ingalls, was uncompromisingly strict about timekeeping and child labor laws. During an appearance on The Joe Vulpis Podcast, co-star Linwood Boomer (who played Adam Kendall and later created Malcolm in the Middle) shared that Landon refused to engage in the typical Hollywood “workarounds” of the era—such as pressuring teachers to lie about schooling hours or forcing kids into emancipation to work longer shifts. ...

With only 25% of the MLB season remaining, the National League Wild Card race is entering a critical stretch. Tonight, the Miami Marlins (currently three games out of the final playoff spot) take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The starting pitching matchup heavily favors the home team. The Phillies send out Cy Young contender Christopher Sanchez (15-4, 2.54 ERA), who has been nearly untouchable at home with a 1.41 ERA. The Marlins counter with Janson Junk (6-7, 4.41 ERA), who has struggled significantly with road splits. ...

One of the most competitive matchups in the third round of the Cincinnati Open features Czech star Jiri Lehecka squaring off against the athletic Frenchman Arthur Fils. Arthur Fils enters as the narrow betting favorite at -162 moneyline odds, leading their career head-to-head record 3-2. However, Lehecka has been the superior performer on outdoor hard courts, winning two of their three meetings on the surface. With both players showing strong form, this match has all the makings of a three-set thriller. ...

The Cincinnati Open is set for a mouth-watering all-American third-round clash as third seed Jessica Pegula takes on 25th seed Emma Navarro. Adding to the drama, Navarro will be playing on courts owned by her father, billionaire Ben Navarro. But the real story entering this match is the physical health and fitness status of both stars. Pegula enters the match having recovered from a grueling North American swing where she felt “run down” after a quick turnaround from Washington D.C. to Toronto. On the other side, Emma Navarro continues to work her way back to top form while actively managing hypothyroidism, a metabolic condition she has battled for a year and a half. ...

In a highly unusual and breaking development, the Arizona Diamondbacks placed star second baseman Ketel Marte on the MLB Restricted List shortly before first pitch Monday night against the Boston Red Sox. Reports from The Arizona Republic confirm that Marte traveled with the team to Boston but failed to show up to Fenway Park. The Diamondbacks front office and manager Torey Lovullo have not yet provided specifics on his absence or a timeline for his return. ...

Folk-pop superstar Noah Kahan brought his massive stadium tour to Pasadena’s Rose Bowl Stadium, performing a celebratory two-and-a-half-hour set in front of 57,000 singing fans. While the night was packed with tracks from his hit records Stick Season and The Great Divide, the absolute peak of the evening came when Kahan brought out pop sensation Chappell Roan as a surprise guest. The crowd went into a frenzy as the two harmonized on Roan’s emotional ballad “California,” trading verses and blending Kahan’s raw Americana folk vocals with Roan’s powerful theatrical pop delivery. ...

The second round of the 2026 Crosstown Classic is finally here, and the stakes haven’t been this high in nearly two decades. The Chicago White Sox make the short trip north to Wrigley Field to face the Chicago Cubs in a three-game series that carries heavy weight for both teams. For only the second time since 2008, both franchises are above .500 and fighting for postseason position. The White Sox currently sit atop the AL Central, while the hot, heavy-hitting Cubs are leading the race for the National League Wild Card. ...

In a surprising announcement that has Disney fans and movie buffs buzzing, Harrison Ford confirmed his direct involvement with the upcoming Indiana Jones attraction at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom. The attraction, titled “Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent,” will mark a historic first: the 84-year-old actor has personally served as the physical model for the ride’s advanced animatronic version of Indiana Jones. In a pre-recorded video message played for fans at the D23 event, Ford shared, “Soon it’ll be time for his next ride, and I’m pleased to share that, for the first time ever, I’m the actual model of the Indiana Jones animatronic — fear of snakes included.” ...

The Atlanta Braves kick off a crucial four-city road trip at Target Field against the Minnesota Twins. Both teams are looking to lock in playoff momentum, but the starting pitching matchup is what makes this game incredibly intriguing. Left-hander Martin Perez returns to his old stomping grounds in Minnesota. Perez has defied expectations with a scoreless streak spanning 16 innings across his last three starts, relying heavily on a rising groundball rate to escape jams. ...

The Chicago Bears training camp saw major roster shifts this Sunday. While starting left tackle Ozzy Trapilo made a triumphant return after being activated off the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, rookie running back Kyle Monangai limped off the field during a non-padded practice session with a right knee injury. Head coach Ben Johnson and the Bears staff believe Monangai avoided a catastrophic injury, but an MRI scheduled for Monday will confirm the exact timeline and severity. ...