Reading Time: 3 minutes An article criticizing the on-court behavior of WNBA star Caitlin Clark sparked major backlash today. And the discourse surrounding the controversial USA Today piece has spread well beyond the world of sports. The article — written …
Caitlin Clark Article Referencing Emmett Till Case Sparks Backlash; ‘USA … Read MoreA federal judge on Thursday extended the order blocking the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger for an additional 14 days, meaning the deal cannot close before Aug. 18. Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin is scheduled to hold a hearing on Aug. 3 on a …
Judge Extends Order Blocking Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger for Another 14 Days Read MoreIn a sentence that would surely leave Homer dumbfounded, Odysseus has been Funko Pop-ed. The epic Greek hero has been miniaturized into the popular collectible following the blockbuster release of “The Odyssey.” The 5-inch figurine showcases a bearded Odysseus, played …
Odysseus Has Been Funko Pop-ed Read MoreJohnny Depp made a surprise appearance at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday — in his full Ebenezer Scrooge regalia. Depp plays Scrooge in the upcoming Paramount movie, “Ebenezer,” directed by Ti West, which debuts in theaters this November. The actor …
Johnny Depp Makes Surprise Comic-Con Appearance as Ebenezer Scrooge Read More“The Big Bang Theory’s” Stuart Bloom may not have saved the universe, but he certainly saved San Diego Comic-Con. HBO Max’s upcoming spinoff “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” gave fans a sneak peak of the first episode ahead of …
‘The Big Bang Theory’ Makes Triumphant Return to Comic-Con With ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ Read MoreAttention, crawlers: Seth MacFarlane’s live-action “Dungeon Crawler Carl” TV series has found its Queen Anne Chonk. Jeff Hays, the narrator and producer behind all eight of the currently released “Dungeon Crawler Carl” books, has been cast as the voice of …
‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ TV Series Casts Audiobook Star Jeff Hays as Princess Donut’s Voice Read MoreAfter the Chicago Bears ended the Green Bay Packers‘ season in 2025, there is not much Packers fans would enjoy more than seeing their team do the same to the Bears in the following season. According to Jarrett Bailey of …
Packers Fans Will Love This Bears Prediction Read MoreOn Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reported the news that the Miami Dolphins (and San Francisco 49ers) have upcoming workouts with Jack Plummer. The 26-year-old is coming off an outstanding season in the UFL where he won the …
Miami Dolphins Reportedly Interested In Former Carolina Panthers Quarterback Read MoreThe Carolina Panthers‘ worst fears have come true. According to NFL Network insiders Ian Rapoport and Cameron Wolfe, tests revealed that second year edge rusher Nic Scourton suffered a torn ACL in his right knee after going down during the …
Panthers Confirm Worst-Case Nic Scourton Injury News Read MoreThe Pittsburgh Pirates made a notable roster move on Thursday afternoon. It has been announced that the Pirates are acquiring pitcher Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres in exchange for international signing pool money. Marinaccio had recently been cut …
Pittsburgh Pirates Cut 9-Year MLB Veteran After Completing Trade with Padres Read MoreThe Golden State Warriorsâ pursuit of LeBron James has left much of their offseason in a holding pattern. Mario Hezonja apparently is stuck there with them. ESPNâs Shams Charania reported Thursday on The Pat McAfee Show that Hezonja plans to return …
Warriors Linked to Former No. 5 Pick as LeBron James Backup Plan: Insider Read MoreThe New York Knicks might need to get creative as they seek to fill the void left behind by Ariel Hukporti. New York has already missed out on Jonas Valanciunas and saw its offer sheet to Moussa Cisse get matched …
Summer League Standout Floated As Ideal Knicks Free Agent Target Read MoreOne might think that coming off a 14-3 regular-season record, No. 1 seed in the AFC Playoffs, and an appearance in the AFC Championship Game, the Denver Broncos might be somewhat highly regarded in 2026. According to the oddsmakers, they’re …
Major Disrespect for Broncos in Latest AFC West Division Odds Read MoreBoston Celtics fans are still questioning Brad Stevens’ decision to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. The move was certainly a divisive one, especially as Paul George was the centerpiece of the returning package. However, during a recent conversation …
Celtics’ Controversial Jaylen Brown Trade Receives Strong Defense Read MoreIt has been close to a full roster overhaul for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, with only Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves the remaining major starters from this past season. The supporting cast from 2025-26 has been traded or …
Report: Lakers Eyeing 24-Year-Old Rising Star to Pair With Luka Doncic Read MoreOn Thursday, the Detroit Tigers will open up a series with the Kansas City Royals (at home). The Tigers are coming off 5-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday at Wrigley Field. Detroit Tigers Announced Javier Báez News GettyJavier …
Detroit Tigers Announced Javier Báez News Before Royals Series Read MoreKansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is growing ever closer to his return to the field after suffering a season-ending injury last season, but the team could make him wait longer to see live action. Mahomes is on track to …
Chiefs Predicted to Make Unprecedented Decision on QB Patrick Mahomes Read MoreAlvin Kamara and the New Orleans Saints recently agreed on a restructured deal that will keep him with the team in 2026. But for the first time in his career, the five-time Pro Bowl running back is expected to be …
Saints Legend Worried About Alvin Kamara’s Confidence Read MoreAlex Bowman will call it a career in NASCAR after the 2027 Cup Series season. The 33-year-old re-signed with Hendrick Motorsports for a one-year deal to remain in the No. 48 car next season, but will step away from full-time …
NASCAR: Alex Bowman Retiring From Full-Time Racing After 2027 Read MoreThe Los Angeles Lakers’ next move is no longer optional. After signing Matisse Thybulle, the Lakers have 16 players on guaranteed standard contracts, one more than the regular-season maximum. They can carry an expanded roster through training camp, but someone …
Lakers Insider Reveals 3 Trade Candidates After Matisse Thybulle Signing Read MoreThe Boston Red Sox have put together a special turnaround this season, putting themselves directly into the postseason conversation following a slow start to the year. Now, with the trade deadline less than two weeks away, Boston could become true …
Red Sox ‘Interested’ in Trading for Angels Star Ahead of Deadline Read MoreThe Seattle Seahawks are entering training camp as defending Super Bowl champions, but the betting market has already moved them behind a division rival. NFL reporter Joe Schad shared division odds board from “The Pat McAfee Show” on July 23. …
Seattle Seahawks Receive Harsh Reality Check Ahead of Training Camp Read MoreThe Denver Broncos are preparing for their veterans to arrive at training camp. There is a dark cloud hanging over the Broncos, though, and specifically, over Jonathon Cooper. The standout pass rusher has an upcoming virtual court hearing, which 9News’ …
Broncos Expected to Get Unfortunate Update on Jonathon Cooper Read MoreThe Seattle Seahawks are set to begin training camp next week and start their quest to repeat as Super Bowl champions. The 2025 season will be officially put to bed, and a new crop of Seahawks will have the opportunity …
Seahawks Versatile WR Listed as Player to Watch in Training Camp Read MoreThe Vancouver Canucks went through a tumultuous period during the 2024-25 season. After a solid campaign the year before, everything went down the tubes. The unsustainable situation involving Elias Petterson, among other things, led to the J.T. Miller trade in …
Canucks Wanted Former 1st Overall Pick for J.T. Miller, But Failed Read MoreThe Buffalo Bills are set to take the field for training camp early next week, and one of their defensive leaders will be ready to join them after an offseason marked by injuries. Safety Cole Bishop was sidelined for much …
Key Bills Defensive Starter Makes Injury Announcement Before Training Camp Read MoreIn a famous “Seinfeld” scene, Jerry arrives at a car-rental counter with a reservation. The attendant tells him they have his reservation, but they ran out of cars. Seinfeld is perplexed: The whole purpose of the reservation is to keep …
How Jerry Seinfeld would diagnose the Sky’s All-Star problem Read MoreShafts of sunlight angle into glistening turquoise water. Four beluga whales, in near-synchronized perfection, glide by, eyeing the cluster of visitors on the other side of a huge picture window. One of those visitors is Karisa Tang, Shedd Aquarium’s vice …
First look at Shedd Aquarium’s newest beluga whales Read MoreFor one day, 12-year-old Hannah Cole got to put on a helmet and learn what it’s like to be a Chicago firefighter. Cole was one of dozens of girls who participated in the Chicago Fire Department’s “Firefighter for a Day” …
Girls from across Chicago become firefighters for a day Read MoreA Springfield commission voted Thursday to release a state government watchdog’s report on the conduct of a disgraced suburban lawmaker who resigned earlier this month after a series of sexual harassment allegations. The legislative inspector general’s report on ex-state Rep. …
Springfield commission votes to release report on disgraced ex-state Rep. Harry Benton this month Read MoreMore than two dozen states on Thursday sued the Trump administration for requiring them to comply with election and immigration conditions as a condition of receiving billions of dollars in federal funding for disasters. The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island …
More than 24 states sue Trump administration over conditions placed on receiving disaster funding Read MoreThese days, when Seiya Suzuki steps to the plate for his first at-bat of a game at Wrigley Field, there’s a new song playing: Frank Sinatra’s “My Way.” The Cubs’ right fielder took a listen at the suggestion of his …
‘My Way’ scores Seiya Suzuki’s latest hot streak: Are Cubs approaching ‘final curtain’ with free-agent-to-be? Read MoreDavid Ellison may have believed Paramount Skydance could have closed the $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery by this point. The deal was blessed by the Justice Department in June (reportedly over the objections of staffers who were reviewing …
The Paramount-Warner Bros. Clock Is Ticking: What’s Next for the Megamerger Amid Antitrust Battle With States? Read MoreIreland’s ongoing artistic reckoning with the Catholic Church’s gross mistreatment of unmarried mothers and their children — as addressed in such films as “The Magdalene Sisters,” “Philomena” and “Small Things Like These” — continues in “The Lost Children of Tuam.” …
‘The Lost Children of Tuam’ Review: Monica Dolan Excels in a Straightforward but Stirring Reflection on a Buried Irish Tragedy Read MoreThe Beach Boys’ endless summer has run into a hitch. The touring version of the group, led by sole remaining original member Mike Love, has called off six weeks’ worth of concerts scheduled for this summer, amounting to nearly 30 …
Beach Boys Call Off Remainder of Summer Concerts ‘to Recharge’ Before Resuming in Fall Read MoreJoin us at the largest suicide prevention event in the U.S. for a day of healing and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. Free to register at afsp.org/Chicago.
Out of the the Darkness Chicagoland Walk Read More“Avatar: Seven Havens” has an official premiere date at Paramount+. And what a date it is. The new entry in the “Avatar” franchise will debut on Oct. 9 on the streaming service. That date should stick out to fans, as …
‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ Sets 2026 Release Date at Paramount+, Drops Apocalyptic First Teaser Read MoreIn a famous “Seinfeld” scene, Jerry arrives at a car-rental counter with a reservation. The attendant tells him they have his reservation, but they ran out of cars. Seinfeld is perplexed: The whole purpose of the reservation is to keep …
How Jerry Seinfeld would diagnose the Sky’s All-Star problem Read MoreSony Pictures has signed on as international distributor for “Ramayana,” the two-part Indian mythological epic directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios, covering all territories outside India. Indian distribution will be handled by media personality …
Indian Epic ‘Ramayana’ Lands at Sony Pictures for International Distribution Read MoreThe Houston Texans have the “luxury” in their backfield with David Montgomery and Woody Marks, according to NFL insider Jane Slater. Slater caused a stir when she said during a recent appearance on “The Insiders” that Marks and Montgomery were …
Woody Marks Gets Critical Clarity About Texans’ Plans Read More