Japan in action vs Serbia during the VNL Women’s Week 2 at Philsports Arena.

MANILA, Philippines — Japan survived a gritty Serbia side to eke out a come-from-behind  20-25, 26-24, 18-25, 32-20, 15-7 win and preserve a 5-0 record in the Volleyball Nations League women’s week 2 on Wednesday at Philsports Arena in Pasig City.

Mayu Ishikawa and Yukiko Wada saved the Japanese from the brink of defeat, delivering the finishing blows to keep the solo lead of the 18-nation, nine-leg pool phase league.

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Ishikawa delivered 24 points and the last two in the fifth set to seal the comeback win, while Wada chipped in 20 points — all from attacks.

Japan squandered a 24-22 advantage in the fourth after Serbia took five match points. Haruyo Shimamura put Japan ahead with a clutch block, 31-30, followed by Yoshino Sato’s set-clinching hit to force a decider.

Sato’s ace kept Serbia at bay in the fifth with a 13-5 spread, as she finished with 12 points off seven kills, four aces, and a block.  Shimamura had 11 points.

“Today, it was a good comeback.Serbia played really great. Great match. And we were struggling during the match, but after a while, we get the rhythm. So it was a great comeback. It’s the fifth victory in five matches, so it’s so good. We need to continue in this rhythm,” said Japan coach Fehrat Akbas, who was thrilled by the cheers of the Filipino crowd. 

 “All crowd, I see, I hear, Nippon, Nippon, so they supported us really good. We were feeling like we are in Japan, so thank you to all Philippine fans. I hope they come and support us for the next matches too.”

Aleksandra Uzelac scored 21 for Serbia. Nina Cajic chipped in 18 points only for them to drop to a 1-4 record.

Hena Kurtagic had five of Serbia’s 15 block points, while Japan had only a total of four.

Japan returns to action on Friday against Czechia, while Serbia has a short turnaround before facing defending champion Italy on Thursday at 8 p.m.

New York Knicks star OG Anunoby certainly played hard, and it looks like he partied hard, too.

The Knicks’ Game 4 hero appeared with some of his teammates on “Good Morning America” on Monday morning, and while he was physically present, mentally he might have been somewhere else.

Anunoby was asked about the difference first-year head coach Mike Brown made and how he brought the team together. The 28-year-old remained mute and stared off into the void, as if he didn’t hear the question.

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Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Michael Strahan, Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos appear on Good Morning America on June 15, 2026. (Paula Lobo/American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.)

After a couple of seconds of silence, the “Good Morning America” crew and Anunoby’s Knicks teammates burst out laughing. Jalen Brunson, being the good captain that he is, offered to step up and answer the question through laughter.

Karl-Anthony Towns then took the reins and answered the question, while Anunoby sat there oblivious. For Anunoby, the Knicks’ title celebration was the first time he had consumed alcohol, according to The Athletic’s report.

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New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby makes a game-winning tip shot vs. the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. (Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)

His first sip — or rather, chug — of alcohol was a strong pull of tequila in the Knicks’ locker room. By the looks of how things went on Monday morning, Anunoby didn’t stop drinking after the locker room.

The team threw a party Sunday night in Manhattan at a private club after immediately flying back from Texas, according to the New York Post.

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OG Anunoby of the New York Knicks celebrates after winning the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Five at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on June 13, 2026. (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE)

At one point during the interview, Michael Strahan asked Anunoby to smile, which he did, much to the delight of his teammates. Anunoby looked like he was struggling to keep his eyes open after Strahan’s request, sending his teammates into further hysteria.

Anunoby, who was named to the NBA’s All-Defensive Second Team, was integral in the team’s playoff run. He played shutdown defense while also serving as a meaningful offensive contributor. He averaged just more than 20 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.1 blocks across 17 playoff games.

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Apple TV+ renewed Widow’s Bay for a second season on June 11, confirming that the series will return with a new installment days before season 1 was scheduled to conclude. As of now, we don’t have reports of a release date or what might follow in the upcoming season after the cryptic Season 1 finale.

Premiered on April 29, 2026, Widow’s Bay follows Mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys), a desperate politician determined to reshape the narrative of a sleepy, isolated New England community. Lacking Wi-Fi and cell reception, Tom tries to boost the local economy by turning the island into a bustling tourist destination, completely dismissing the warnings of his highly superstitious residents.

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No cast members have been officially confirmed for Widow’s Bay Season 2 yet. However, Matthew Rhys is expected to return as Tom Loftis, alongside Kate O’Flynn, Stephen Root, and Kevin Carroll. Most of the main cast from Season 1 will likely return as well. This could include K Callan as Ruth Livingston, who survived her injury in the finale, and Kingston Rumi Southwick as Tom’s son, Evan Loftis.

The Season 1 ending revealed that Evan is a descendant of Richard Warren. Because he is still alive, the island’s curse remains unbroken, making him an important character for any future storylines in Season 2. At this point, these are simply predictions.

Katie Dippold has already hinted that there is plenty more story left to tell in Widow’s Bay. Following Apple TV+’s renewal announcement, the creator, showrunner, and executive producer jokingly described that everything would be fine in the island in Season 2. She said:

“Season two is about how everything is great on the island and there’s nothing to worry about.”

The show’s strong reception among audiences played a key role in securing another season. Reflecting on the series’ success, Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV, said:

“From the moment audiences arrived in Widow’s Bay, they’ve been hooked on every eerie mystery, unexpected laugh and cursed secret that Katie, Hiro [Murai, executive producer and director], Matthew and the entire team have created. It’s become one of those shows everyone’s talking about, and we’re thrilled to see audiences continue to embrace it. We can’t wait to return for another season.”

It is tough to predict exactly when Widow’s Bay Season 2 will arrive on Apple TV+. While the show’s renewal was announced just days before the first season wrapped up, Apple TV is yet to annouce a release date.

The first season starred Matthew Rhys as Mayor Tom Loftis alongside Kate O’Flynn, Stephen Root, Kevin Carroll, K Callan, and Kingston Rumi Southwick. Viewers who want to catch up before Season 2 can stream all episodes of Widow’s Bay Season 1 exclusively on Apple TV+.