It’s no secret that Cooper Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks’ No. 1 overall pick who won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, was a part of the league’s All-Rookie first-team that came out on Wednesday night. But other bright, young stars of the NBA were named alongside him. Charlotte Hornets’ Kon Knueppel, Flagg’s Duke Blue […]
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Three dead, 18 first responders quarantined after exposure to unknown substance at New Mexico home
Three people died and nearly 20 first responders were quarantined Wednesday after exposure to an unidentified substance at a New Mexico home, authorities said. New Mexico State Police said officers responded around 11 a.m. to a residence in Mountainair, New Mexico, to assist the Torrance County Sheriff’s Office with what was initially believed to be […]
Horse dies after crossing the finish line in his first career race in tragic start to Preakness weekend
There’s always a lot of excitement about the Preakness Stakes — the second leg of the Triple Crown — but this year’s weekend is off to a tragic start. Laurel Park is hosting this year’s Preakness as Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore undergoes renovations, and on Friday, a horse collapsed and died after crossing the […]
Jason Collins, NBA’s first openly gay player, dead at 47
Jason Collins, a longtime NBA role player who became widely known in 2013 as the first openly gay active player in a major American sports league, died Tuesday at age 47. Collins passed away following an eight-month battle with Stage 4 glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer he had been fighting since last August. […]
King Charles set for historic address to Congress in first US visit as monarch and more top headlines
1. King Charles set for historic address to Congress in first US visit as monarch 2. Iran is running out of space to store unsold oil amid Trump’s blockade 3. Security, rhetoric under microscope in aftermath of WHCA Dinner attack NOT BACKING DOWN — Jimmy Kimmel fires back at the Trumps, offers no apology for ‘expectant […]
ChatGPT predicted the first round of the NFL Draft and here’s what it said
I’m not sure why I do these things to myself, but I decided to go head-to-head with ChatGPT in a mock draft competition. I recently released my final mock draft, and then I asked ChatGPT to predict the entire first round. Below, you will see where we are the same and where we are different. […]
Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama makes NBA history with first career Defensive Player of the Year award
San Antonio Spurs star big man, Victor Wembanyama, was unanimously named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year for the 2025-26 season, and he did so in historic fashion. Wembanyama, the 7-foot-4 phenom, became the youngest player to ever win the prestigious award at just 22 years old. Even better, he is the first to […]
Lorenzo Lamas and Heather Locklear set to make their first public outing as a couple at fan event
Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas are taking their relationship public this month. On Wednesday, Lamas took to X to announce that he and Locklear will be at the Chiller Theatre Expo, which is taking place at the Hilton hotel in Parsippany, New Jersey from April 24–26. “Looking forward to seeing all of my peeps. She […]
Miami (Ohio) gets help from raucous crowd on way to first March Madness win in 27 years
The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks men’s basketball team showed Wednesday night that they belong in the big dance as they defeated SMU, 89-79, to win their First Four game and enter the NCAA Tournament as the No. 11 seed. The RedHawks got some help from their fans during the game. Some of the student section that […]
Woman accused of fatal hit-and-run that killed 8 year old laughs during first court appearance
A Florida woman accused of fleeing a crash that killed an 8-year-old boy was seen shaking her head and laughing during her first court appearance Friday as a judge read the charges against her via video conference. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said 30-year-old Victoria Johnson of Winter Haven was arrested Thursday and charged with […]
American flag raised, flies over US Embassy in Venezuela building for first time in 7 years
The American flag flew again over the U.S. Embassy in Venezuela on Saturday, marking the first time it has been raised in the South American country in seven years. The embassy compound in Caracas is still undergoing renovations, and officials have not announced when the building will fully reopen, The Associated Press reported. The flag’s […]
New Japan Pro-Wrestling set for first US show of 2026 with major names set to compete
New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) is one of the top pro wrestling companies around the globe and it is looking to build upon its influence in the U.S. with its upcoming show this week. The New Beginning will take place Friday in Trenton, New Jersey, at the CURE Insurance Arena and fans eager to take in […]