‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Season 2 Debuts With 8.7 Million Views in Four Days, Down 59% From Season 1
Season 2 of Netflix‘s live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” debuted with 8.7 million views in four days. That total took it to the No. 2 position on the streamer’s weekly English-language TV rankings, but represented a large drop from Season 1: In 2024, the series debuted with 21.2 million views, meaning the new installation fell by 59%.
Still, the release of the new season brought about renewed interest in Season 1, which returned to the chart in third place with 3 million views.
Both “Avatar” seasons came behind “I Will Find You,” which had its second week as the most-watched title on Netflix. After debuting with 24 million views in four days last week, the Harlan Coben series leapt to 34.1 million views in its first full week of availability.
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Instant Grade: Kings Re-Sign Precious Achiuwa to Two-Year Contract
Instant Grade: Kings Re-Sign Precious Achiuwa to Two-Year Contract
The Sacramento Kings are reportedly bringing back free agent forward Precious Achiuwa.Logan Struck|
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Sacramento KingsThe Sacramento Kings have made their first move of 2026 free agency, and it is exactly what fans were hoping for.
According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Kings have agreed to a new deal with free agent forward Precious Achiuwa, signing the 26-year-old to a two-year, $11.5 million contract.
"Free agent forward Precious Achiuwa has agreed on terms to re-sign with the Sacramento Kings on a two-year, $11.5M deal, league sources tell me," Haynes reported on Tuesday.
Free agent forward Precious Achiuwa has agreed on terms to re-sign with the Sacramento Kings on a two-year, $11.5M deal, league sources tell me. pic.twitter.com/IdQdbIOqMv
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 30, 2026
This move certainly should not come as a surprise, as Achiuwa was expected to return to Sacramento after a productive first year with the franchise, but it is great to see the two sides finally reach a deal.
Is this a good move for the Kings?
Last season, the Kings signed Achiuwa to a one-year deal worth the veteran minimum after the New York Knicks let him walk in free agency, and it was one of the best decisions of Scott Perry's early tenure as the Kings' general manager. In his debut season with the Kings, Achiuwa averaged 11.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.7 stocks through 57 starts, while shooting 52.3% from the field.
Achiuwa immediately filled multiple needs for the Kings as a high-level rebounder, physical interior presence, and versatile defender. Now, the Kings will have him for the next two years to continue to help out in those areas.
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Not to mention, getting him on a two-year deal worth $11.5 million is a bargain for Sacramento. Granted, this is a win-win move for both sides, as Achiuwa gets a nice raise after being on the minimum last season, while the Kings get a productive, starting-caliber power forward for an average of just $5.75 million per year.
The Kings had a bi-annual exception to use this offseason, and they really could not have found a better way to use it. Bringing back Achiuwa was an obvious priority for Perry and the Kings' front office.
Signing grade: A
This seemed like a no-brainer move by the Kings from the start, and Sacramento fans should be relieved that it actually happened. Achiuwa will have a legitimate case to be the Kings' starting power forward next season, and if not, he will be the perfect player to have off the bench.
Achiuwa fits right into Sacramento's new-look young core, while being a great complementary piece as they start building around Darius Acuff Jr., their new franchise point guard. Perry was hired as the Kings' GM just over a year ago, and he is already making strides to turn this franchise around. Re-signing Achiuwa might feel insignificant to some, but these are the moves a good franchise makes.
The Kings will not have much financial flexibility for the rest of free agency, but getting their prioritized signing out of the way before Achiuwa became eligible to start negotiations with opposing teams is a great way to kick things off.
The NBA free agency market will continue to heat up this week, but after signing Achiuwa, the Kings might stay relatively quiet.
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France vs. Sweden—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats
France vs. Sweden—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats
The 78th game of the 2026 World Cup takes place at MetLife Stadium—the venue for this tournament’s final. Toby Cudworth|
France and Sweden have met regularly over the years, with their Round of 32 clash at the 2026 World Cup set to be their 24th meeting overall.
Les Bleus, the 2018 winners, holds the historical edge, with 12 wins to Sweden’s six, and also won the most recent encounter between the two sides.
On current form, France comes in as strong favorites. It won all three of its group games, scored 10 goals, and continues to boast elite attacking talent including Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembélé.
Sweden, meanwhile, progressed as one of the better third-placed teams. A 5–1 win over Tunisia helped secure qualification, but a heavy 5–1 defeat to the Netherlands exposed its vulnerability against top opposition, suggesting a major step up will be needed here.
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FSU Football Opens as Massive Underdog to Alabama in Week 3
FSU Football Opens as Massive Underdog to Alabama in Week 3
The Seminoles are more than a two-touchdown underdog to the Alabama Crimson Tide this upcoming season. Tommy Mire|
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Florida State SeminolesAlabama Crimson TideLast season, the Florida State Seminoles rocked the country after toppling the Alabama Crimson Tide 31-17, entering the game as heavy underdogs at home to kick off the home-and-home series between the two programs.
FSU is no stranger to having the odds stacked against it over the past 10 years, and their road matchup against Alabama this season is no different.
Alabama Favored by More Than Two Touchdowns
Florida State entered the matchup in 2025 at a near two-touchdown disadvantage, and the stakes have gotten higher this time around. Per DraftKings SportsBook, Alabama is currently favored by 15.5 points.
The last time the two teams met, Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos led the Seminoles with 152 passing yards and 78 rushing yards with a touchdown, snapping the Crimson Tide's 23-game win streak in season openers.
Florida State's defense held Alabama's rushing attack to under 100 yards while FSU punished the ground game with 230 yards, averaging 4.7 yards per carry, with touchdown runs from Caziah Holmes, Micahi Danzy, Gavin Sawchuk, and Castellanos.
A Massive Early Test Awaits the Seminoles
Florida State will have an opportunity to build momentum before traveling to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, opening the season against New Mexico State before hosting SMU in its ACC opener.
While the 'Noles are heavily favored against New Mexico State, they are slight underdogs against the Mustangs at 2.5 points.
Even if the Seminoles enter Week 3 undefeated, they'll still face one of the toughest environments in college football against a national title contender.
The matchup could serve as an early measuring stick for Florida State head coach Mike Norvell's rebuilt roster, and an upset over Alabama would immediately reshape the national conversation surrounding the program after two consecutive losing seasons.
Florida State failing to win a road game over the last two years only adds more weight to the matchup. The last time FSU won a road test was at Ben Hill Griffen Stadium against the Florida Gators during their 2023 ACC Championship run.
The Seminoles aren't just trying to win games in 2026; they're trying to change the program's perception.
A win against Alabama would instantly change how the rest of the country views Norvell's team and flip the discussion from whether Florida State can return to eligibility to whether it can end the season as an ACC contender.
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