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Ion has entered the sports sphere and will be livestreaming 2024 WNBA games every Friday, joining the lineup of channels offering soccer and basketball games. Along with ESPN, ABC, TNT and CBS, the easiest way to watch the network would be through a cable package, but for cord-cutters who don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on a plan, you can still livestream WNBA games (including Indiana Fever matches featuring Caitlin Clark) without blowing your budget.
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Live TV streamers are offering promos and free trials that’ll let you watch WNBA games for free without cable at home and on the go. Most of the plans are under $100, too, which means you can save money while enjoying hundreds of live cable channels, with options even including additional sports channels.
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Along with women’s basketball, Ion also offers National Women’s Soccer League games every Saturday, in addition to some of the most popular dramas such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NCIS, FBI, Bones, Criminal Minds, Chicago Fire and Hawaii Five-O.
Keep reading to learn about the streaming options available.
How to Watch Ion Online Without Cable for Free
To help you score the best discounts available, Billboard put together a list of live TV streamers that’ll give you instant access to WNBA games and more.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream offers new users a five-day free trial when you sign up for one of their four packages. Every plan includes the Ion channel, and sports fans can also take advantage of one month free of the streamer’s Sports Pack (only available with the Choice and Ultimate plans), which provides even more sports coverage including MBL, NHL and NBA games.
The cheapest option is the Entertainment plan, which is $80 a month after your free trial is over. You’ll have access to Ion to watch the WNBA games as well as local channels, unlimited DVR storage and the ability to stream on three devices simultaneously.
FuboTV
FuboTV offers one of the longest free trials, providing new users with a seven-day free trial when you sign up. A subscription grants you access to at least 100 channels (including Ion) as well as 1,000 hours of DVR, and the ability to stream on 10 devices at once. If you’re looking for 4K definition, you can upgrade to the Premium Plan, which also includes free Paramount+ with Showtime.
When your free trial has ended, you’ll be charged based on the package you choose at checkout: $80 for the Pro Plan (the cheapest option), $90 for the Elite Plan and $100 for the Premium Plan.
2024 WNBA Games Schedule on Ion
Check below for all the upcoming WNBA games livestreaming on Ion, or click here to see the full season schedule.
Friday (June 14):
Chicago Sky vs. Washington Mystics at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, D.C.
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Minnesota Lynx at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn.
Friday (June 21):
Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream at 7:30 ET at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Connecticut Sun vs. Las Vegas Aces at 10 p.m. ET at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas.
Friday (June 28):
Atlanta Dream vs. Connecticut Sun at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.
L.A. Sparks vs. Phoenix Mercury at 10 p.m. ET at the Footprint Center in Phoenix.
Friday (July 5):
Atlanta Dream vs. Dallas Wings at 7:30 p.m. ET at the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas
Los Vegas Aces vs. L.A. Sparks at 10 p.m. ET at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm at 10 p.m. ET at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
Friday (July 12):
Las Vegas Aces vs. Atlanta Dream at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Ga.
Phoenix Mercury vs Indiana Fever at 7:30 p.m ET at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Seattle Storm at 10 p.m. ET at the Climate Pledge Arena
Friday (Aug. 16):
Seattle Storm vs. Atlanta Dream at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Gateway Center Arena
Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Connecticut Sun vs. Dallas Wings at 9:30 p.m. ET at the College Park Center
Friday (Aug. 23):
Phoenix Mercury vs. Atlanta Dream at 7: 30 p.m. ET at the Gateway Center Arena
Chicago Sky vs. Connecticut Sun at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Mohegan Sun Arena
L.A. Sparks vs. Washington Mystics at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Entertainment & Sports Arena
Las Vegas Aces vs. Minnesota Lynx at 9:30 p.m. ET at the Target Center
Friday (Aug. 30):
Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago
Minnesota Lynx vs. Dallas Wings at 7:30 p.m. ET at the College Park Center
Atlanta Dream vs. Las Vegas Aces at 10 p.m. ET at the Michelob Ultra Arena
New York Liberty vs. Seattle Storm at 10 p.m. ET at the Climate Pledge Arena
Friday (Sept. 6):
Dallas Wings vs. Atlanta Dream at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Gateway Center Arena
Las Vegas Aces vs. Connecticut Sun at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Mohegan Sun Arena
Minnesota Lynx vs. Indiana Fever at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse
L.A. Sparks vs. Chicago Sky at 9:30 p.m. ET at the Wintrust Arena
Friday (Sept. 13):
Washington Mystics vs. Atlanta Dream at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Gateway Center Arena
Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Dream at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Seattle Storm vs. Dallas Wings at 7:30 p.m. ET at the College Park Center
Chicago Sky vs. Minnesota Lynx at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Target Center
Connecticut Sun vs. Phoenix Mercury at 10 p.m. ET at the Footprint Center
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Luxury stores are still a big target for the criminal underworld. Thieves crashed a car into the Chanel store in Paris for a heist.
As reported by Raw Story one of the brand’s most popular brick and mortar locations got hit last week. In the early hours of Monday, June 10 a team ram-raided a truck into the doors of the Chanel store located at 52 Av. des Champs-Élysées. Once the automobile had caused the structure to weaken the thieves proceed to enter the establishment and helped themselves to the goods on the sales floor. Prior to leaving the scene they set the car on fire and escaped on motorbikes.
Police and firefighters arrived at the scene shortly after and put out the blaze. “The individuals used a first vehicle to enter the establishment, smashing the window, before fleeing in a second vehicle, taking some of the shop’s merchandise with them” a police source said. Another source close the investigation says they believe the crew consisted of four individuals. Back in May a Harry Winston store suffered a similar robbery where a team of thieves stuck the place up with long weapons and left on motorbikes. Police estimate Harry Winston lost anywhere from $6.5 million and $10.8 million in jewelry.
Chanel has yet to formally comment on the matter.
While Pride Month was born out of a series of protests for equality for the LGBTQ+ community, the annual commemoration has since grown to become the largest celebration of the community in 2024. And part of that celebration includes a series of music festivals. In 2024, artists have showed up to support and celebrate queer […]
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With Pride Month in full swing, singer-songwriter Maren Morris is ready to let her fans know that she’s more than an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. In an Instagram post on Sunday (June 9), Morris came out as bisexual. Posting a series of photos from her Saturday (June 8) show in Phoenix, the “Dancing With […]
After putting together a special concert to lift up incarcerated women, Melissa Etheridge is further amplifying her message of self-worth with a new docuseries titled I’m Not Broken — the release date of which was announced Monday (July 10), along with a new trailer. Premiering July 9 on Paramount+, the two-part series will follow the […]
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After taking over the worlds of beauty and lingerie, Rihanna is setting her sites on hair care. Her highly anticipated Fenty Hair – a collection of products designed to “strengthen and repair all types of hair” — arrives later this week.
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“You know how much switching my hair up matters to me,” Rihanna explained in a social media post announcing Fenty Hair on June 4. “I’ve had almost every texture, color, length, from weaves to braids to natural- so I am launching a flexible line of products for not only every hair want, but every single product is designed to strengthen and repair all types of hair, which is what we truly need! It’s time to play and get stronger by the style.”
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To get you ready for the new drop, here’s a short rundown of Fenty Hair and when and where to shop the new collection.
What Is Fenty Hair?
Fenty Hair is a haircare line made for “all hair types.” Rihanna partnered with “the best chemist and best stylist in the industry” to create a product lineup for curly hair, wavy hair of all lengths and styles.
@fentyhair Calling ALL types, textures + needs. #FENTYHAIR was developed & tested on all hair types to repair, strengthen, hydrate, smooth + protect 🫧🫧 Dis is your hair on Fenty!! Get it THREE DAYS BEFORE ANYONE ELSE on 6/10 at 8PM PT. Sign up for easly access via link in bio! ♬ original sound – Fenty Hair
“Everyone can find a go-to within this lineup,” she explains in a promo video. “From my curly hair people to those who love protective styles, to those with short or wavy hair. Short hair or long hair, there’s something for you. There’s no limit to what your hair can do when it’s healthy and thriving.”
Fenty Hair Product Lineup
The full product lineup will be revealed soon, but Fenty Hair has been teasing a few of the products that fans can expect to see, along with a peak at the packaging and what it’ll smell like.
“One of the most important parts of creating this line for me was getting the fragrance right,” Rihanna shares in another promo video. “I love fragrances so much and I wanted Fenty Hair to smell incredible. Like you just can’t stop smelling your hair throughout the day, and when you’re lying next to your boo at night.”
Fenty Hair features notes of amber, lemon, sparkling yuzu, florals and coconut.
“I like to describe the scent as a warm, ambery floral. It has a rich, luxurious vibe to it,” adds Rihanna. “You’re met with the top notes of amber, lemon and sparkling yuzu and then you get down to the heart of the scent notes of lily, freesia and coconut.”
The line features a proprietary complex called Replinicore 5, which according to Rihanna, has been clinically tested to repair, strengthen and hydrate the hair.
Some of the Fenty Hair products that have been spotted so far include The Richer One, a moisture repair deep conditioner and The Home Curl, a curl-defining cream. And based on the promo videos and photos, Fenty Hair will likely feature shampoo and edge control.
Fenty Hair Packaging
Rihanna’s style eye goes beyond fashion; she also has an eye for bottle design. The billionaire beauty maven’s Fenty Hair products feature pastel green, purple, peach, pink and blue bottles of sustainable packaging and textured tops — making it easier to grab the products when your eyes are full of suds, as Rihanna pointed out.
“I’m obsessed with how cute the packaging is,” she admits in a Fenty Hair video. “Our packaging was made with sustainability in mind. My favorite feature? The textured caps, and also [it’s] such a nice little sensory tip when you’re in the shower with shampoo in your eye and you want to grab the next [product].”
When Will Fenty Hair Be Released?
Fenty Hair will be released on Thursday, June 13, but if you want to be first in line to shop the new collection, there’s still time left to sign up for early access. Fans who sign up now can shop the collection starting on Monday, June 10.
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Countdown to Father’s Day! There’s a week until the big day, so if you haven’t gotten a gift yet, this list will help.
If you’re looking for a quick and easy gift, iPads, smart phones, leather recliners, tool sets, wallets, smart watches, sneakers and cologne make great Father’s Day gift ideas, but shopping for the perfect present can get costly.
With just days left until Father’s Day on June 16, we’ve put together a gift guide specially curated for shoppers of all budgets. To save the cost and time of burning gas by going into a store, we searched the web to find more than two dozen of the best, Father’s Day gifts including budget-friendly and splurge-worthy gift ideas that you can buy online and have shipped in time for the big day (some items can also be picked up in store).
From electronics to apparel, grills and more, keep reading to see our picks of great gifts for all budgets.
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Walmart
Chap’s Men’s Shirts
A budget-friendly wardrobe update for Father’s Day. This men’s pocket T-shirt from Walmart retails for just $9, which means you can double up on them for Father’s Day. The shirt is available in sizes S-2XL and in in eight colors including black, navy, light blue, grey, white, driftwood, red and pink mist.
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Dearfoam’s Cozy Comfort Men’s Herringbone Moccasin Slippers
$7.96
$17
53% off
Treat dad to a pair of cozy slippers for Father’s Day. Dearfoam’s Cozy Comfort Men’s Slippers are available in sizes ranging from 7/13.
Walmart
Braun Series 3 Electric Shaver
The Braun Series 3 electric shaver features a trio of “pressure sensitive shaving elements” steel blades with a thin head for trimming nose hairs and reaching other hard-to-reach places. The wet/dry shaver is fully waterproof and made to glides over the skin for a smooth trim.
Macy’s
Dior Sauvage Men’s Eau de Parfum, 3 oz.
$123.35
$145
15% off
Sure, there are a lot of cologne’s out there, but you can’t go wrong with Dior Sauvage. The bestselling cologne has been a favorite for years now, so why not keep the tradition going? Use code: FRIEND to save 15% off at Macy’s.
Amazon
Fathers Day Gifts From Daughter Son Men Beaded Bracelets
A simple gift that dads will love. This 8-inch, beaded bracelet is engraved with “Dad” on the front, “Best Dad Ever” on the back, and it comes in gift box.
Op Games
Beatles Monopoly
A Beatles collectible that will keep Dad occupied. Players can buy, sell and trade properties and collect Bealtes albums such as A Hard Days Night, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and Abbey Road.
Amazon
Power-Bank-Solar-Charger – 42800mAh Portable Charger,Solar Power Bank
Starting the list off with a practical gifts, dad’s are always on the go, which means they probably need a protable charger to stay juiced up throughout the day. If you’re interested in an affordable gift, this is a good option.
Target
Phone Armband
For the fitness-friendly father on the run, this Targetarm band keeps smart phones in place during a workout. The armband fits screens up to 6.7-inches, which includes a multitude of iPhones and Samsung Galaxy phones.
Amazon
nutribullet Personal Blender, 24 Ounces, 600 Watt, Gray, (NBR-0601)
$54.20
$58.00
7% off
Since we’re already been talking health and fitness, juicing has several health benefits including improved digestion, help with weight loss, reducing cholesterol and disease prevention. The Nutrabullet Portable Blender makes smoothies, shakes and more.
Yeti
Yeti M20 Backpack Soft Cooler
Yeti just released a range of new items, including the all-new Yeti Flask ($50), shot glasses ($50) and a 64 Oz. Rambler French Press ($150). And dad can carry it all in a Yeti backpack soft cooler ($325) or 32 Wheeled Cooler ($350).
Sonos
Sonos Ace Headphones
For the music-loving dad who likes to stay up on new releases, look no further than Sonos Ace. The sound giant’s first foray into headphones brings the sound quality of Sonos packed into sleek and comfortable headphones. Of course, they look great and are amazingly comfortable, but they also feature high-fidelity sound, active noise cancellation, dynamic head tracking, Bluetooth and 30 hours of battery life. Sonos Ace headphones support Doly Atmos and spatial audio, and they’re available in black or white.
Amazon
Jabra Elite 10 True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds
$188
$249.99
25% off
One of the best earbuds on the market just got an upgrade.Jabra’s Elite 10 Gen 2 earbuds feature improved Jabra Advanced Active Noise cancellation — up to 2x stronger than the previous Elite 10 – and enhanced Spatial Sound with Dolby Head Tracking. Available in titanium black, gloss black, cocoa, denim and soft white, the Gen. 2 Elite 10 also feature Dolby Atmos, an IP57-rating, 27 hours of battery life and six mics, including internal mics that activate in windy weather. Plus, they’re incredibly durable and offer one of the smoothest fits of any earbuds out there, and they’ll pair easily with your device (a definite plus for the Dad who might not be tech savvy). Use code: JABRAELITE to save 25% off at Jabra.com.
Citizen
Citizen Watch Darth Vader Returns Star Wars Box Set
Does Dad love Star Wars? Get him the Darth Vader Returns Limited-Edition Citizen Watch launching on “I Am Your Father’s Day” (a.k.a. June 16). The 41mm watch features a black, ion-stainless steel case with Darth Vader-inspired design details and the line, “It’s useless to resist the darkside” engraved on the side. The box set includes a collectible Darth Vader pin.
Nike Victory Men’s Dri-FIT Golf Polo T-Shirt
$54.97
$68
19% off
If golf clubs are a bit out of your price range, how about something for Dad to wear on the green? The Nike Men’s Dri-FIT Victory Golf Polo features soft, double-knit fabric with Dri-FIT moisture-wicking technology to keep Dad dry and comfortable, no matter how intense the golf game gets. Made from soft, recycled polyester, this stylish golf shirt features a two-button placket, ribbed collar and Nike logo across the chest. Nike Men’s Dri-Fit Victory Polo shirts are available in multiple colors including black, white and blue and sizes ranging from S-XXL. You can find them several retailers including Nordstrom, Amazon and Nike.
Mancrates
Personalized Golf Ball Mini Crate
Shopping for personalized golf gifts? This personalized crate with 24 mini golf balls will make a great gift idea. Choose from three, personalized designs.
Amazon
Meta Quest 2
$199
$249
20% off
The Meta Quest 3 won’t be released until the fall and it’ll cost you $500, but if you don’t want to wait that long to help Dad step into the VR world, Meta Quest 2 is currently on sale. The advanced, all-in-one virtual reality headset is available for $199 at Amazon, Walmart, Target and other retailers.
Lego
Lego Retro Radio
Lego’s Retro Radio gives the look of a nostalgic radio with a modern upgrade. It’s designed after a 1970 transistor radio, but it’s not a traditional radio. Instead, the Retro Radio plays pre-loaded tunes that you can stream from a smart phone.
Amazon
Magnetic Wristband, BLENDX Men for Holding Screws, Nails, Drill Bits
A gift Dad didn’t know he needed, until now. This magnetic wristband is lightweight, comfortable and ideal for woodwork and home improvement/DIY projects. The wristband is embedded with 15 strong magnets that are perfect for holding nails, drill bits, fasteners, wrenches and small tools.
Amazon
Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones – Sky Blue
$449.00
$549.00
18% off
Looking for Apple AirPod Pro Max? They’re on sale right now for $449. The bestselling, over-ear headphones offers active noise cancellation and spatial audio and up to 20 hours of listening time.
Amazon
Blink Video Doorbell | Two-way audio, HD video
$41.99
$59.99
30% off
The Blink video doorbell is easily one of the most popular security cameras in its price point, so you can’t really go wrong with this gift idea. It’s a 1080p HD video doorbell that lets you see, hear, and speak to anyone from your phone, tablet, or PC. The doorbell camera offers two-way audio and easy set-up.
Amazon
Hyperice Hypervolt Go 2 Handheld Percussion Massage Gun
The Hypervolt Go 2 from Hyperice is an electric percussion message gun perfect for treating lower and upper back pain, neck pain, muscle soreness and stiffness, as well as helping to stimulate blood circulation and release lactic acid to make your muscles and body feel more comfortable. The message gun features interchangeable massage heads, USB charging and it works for up to three hours at a time.
Target
Jack Black Grooming Kit
Another grooming kit options, that you can pair with the electric razor on our list, but it can also be purchased as a solo gift. This Jack Black Beard Grooming Kit comes features cleansing beard wash made with a sulfate-free formula that cleans, conditions, and softens facial hair, removes dirt and oil and conditions the hair and skin underneath. The included Beard Lube Conditioning Shave maintains “clean lines around the beard” while natural oils help reduce razor burn and irritation. This grooming kit is available at major retailers such as Target and Amazon.
Ooni Koda 16 Gas Powered Pizza Oven
Summertime means outdoor barbecues and pizza parties, and if you’re interested in want a foodie gift, the Ooni Koda 16 is a gas-powered pizza oven that heats up to 950-degrees. And it whips up 16-inch pizzas in as little as 60 seconds.
Walmart
Expert Grill Heavy Duty 24-Inch Charcoal Grill
For a budget-friendly grilling option under $100, check out the Expert Grill. The cart-style, charcoal grill features a 327-inch surface and iron cooking grates that “retain heat exceptionally well,” according to the product description. Click here for more portable grill options.
Omaha Steaks
Dad Wants Steak With Free Burgers
$99.99
$241.94
59% off
For the Dad who loves his meat. The Dad Wants Steak kit from Omaha Streaks is packed with everything from bacon-wrapped Filet Mignon to Omaha Steaks, burgers, jumbo franks, boneless chicken breasts, steak seasoning and apple tartlets.
Cuisinart 13-Piece Grilling Set
A thoughtful gift for an avid griller, Cuisinart’s 13-piece grill set comes in a convenient storage case .The utensils set has spatula, grill tongs, corn holders, skewers and a cleaning brush.
Amazon
Knife Sets for Kitchen with Block, HUNTER.DUAL 15 Pcs Kitchen Knife
$39.99
$99.99
60% off
Dad can slice, dice, mince and more this 15-piece set. Featuring an assortment of stainless-steel blades packaged in a space-saving wooden block, the set includes a chef’s knife, slicing knife, Santoku knife, a serrated utility knife, steak knife and kitchen sheers and a block with a built-in knife sharpener.
Amazon
Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet, built for relaxation, 10.1″ vibrant Full HD screen
$94.99
$139.99
32% off
Select Amazon Fire tablets and speakers are on sale at Amazon ahead of Father’s Day! The Fire 10 pictured above features a 10-inch display, 32 or 64 GB of storage, 3 GB of RAM and up to 13 hours of reading, watching videos, browsing the web and more.
Sonos Beam Gen 2 – Black – Soundbar with Dolby Atmos
$399.00
$499.00
20% off
No need to spend a fortune to upgrade dad’s entertainment system! TheSonos Beam is a quick and easy way to enhance a home audio system for watching movies, streaming music and more. Save $100 on the second generation Beam above. For a larger soundbar option, check out the Sonos Arc.
Hisense 58-Inch Class 4K UHD Roku Smart TV
$258
$298
13% off
Dad’s love a big TV! This Hisense UHD 4K TV has R6 HDR (High Dynamic Range) that boosts colors and contrast for a rich, crystal-clear viewing experience for watching the NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals and other must-watch TV. Find more TVs on sale here.
For more Father’s Day gifting ideas, read our picks for the best gamer gifts, best wallets, best golf gear, best Lululemon gifts for men and best speakers for music lovers.