L.A. Lakers DeMarcus Cousins Suffers Torn ACL

Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins has suffered a torn ACL.  On Thursday morning, it was reported that Cousins had suffered a possible knee injury during a workout earlier this week, having bumped knees with somebody else and needed to leave the court. Final tests are expected to confirm the ACL diagnosis. The 29-year-old Cousins …

‘Crazy Rich Asians” Star Henry Golding Set To Star In G.I. Joe Spinoff “Snake Eyes”

‘Crazy Rich Asians” star Henry Golding is set to star in the G.I. Joe spinoff “Snake Eyes.” The 32-year-old Golding will star as the mute ninja commando in the film helmed by “Divergent” director Robert Schwentke. The character has been a mainstay in the G.I. Joe franchise and was previously played by Ray Park in …

Check Out The First Look At “The Masked Singer” Season 2 Promo

Fox just released the promo for Season 2 of their hit show, The Masked Singer. You can take a look at the promo at the link here. In the promo, a spider creature, a furry green monster, and a purple flower are all teased. An ice cream cone, a Rottweiler, and a very decked-out tree can all …

Dow Drops 800 Points After Bond Market Warns Of Recession

Wall Street suffering its worst day this year on Wednesday, after movements in the bond market signaled the sharpest indication yet of an approaching recession. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed with a decline of 800 points, a drop of over 3 percent. The S&P 500 closed down 2.93 percent, and the Nasdaq posted a …

Facebook Has Been Paying Outside Contractors To Listen And Transcribe Users’ Audio Messages On Messenger

Facebook has been using outside contractors to listen to and transcribe users’ audio clips, again raising questions about the transparency of the company’s terms of service and its handling of sometimes-sensitive personal data.  The latest disclosure came via a Bloomberg report that found the company has been using hundreds of outside contractors to provide text …

San Francisco Giants Place Infielder Pablo Sandoval On Injured List With Right Elbow Inflammation

The San Francisco Giants have placed infielder Pablo Sandoval on the 10-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. Manager Bruce Bochy says the injury has bothered Sandoval to varying degrees for several years, but it flared up Sunday when the 33-year-old switch-hitter was batting right-handed.  He added that Sandoval recently underwent an MRI, but the …

Investigation Opens Regarding Sexual Harassment Accusations Against Opera Star Placido Domingo

Legendary opera singer Placido Domingo is fighting back against allegations of sexual harassment against him, saying he recognizes there are new rules today that are “very different than they were in the past.” Domingo, who is the director of the Los Angeles Opera, responded to a report by the Associated Press in which he was …

Reality TV Stars Todd And Julie Chrisley Indicted On Tax Evasion Charges

Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were indicted on Tuesday by a grand jury on tax evasion charges by the Northern District of Georgia. The 12-count indictment alleges the Chrisleys committed bank fraud and wire fraud conspiracy, among other offenses. The married couple are stars of the USA Network reality series “Chrisley Knows Best.” …

Boston Red Sox’s Rafael Devers Makes MLB History With 6-For-6 Game

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers made history by going 6-for-6 with four doubles in a win against the Cleveland Indians. The Red Sox beat the Indians 7-6 on Tuesday at Progressive Field in Cleveland. Devers became the first player in Major League Baseball history to record six or more hits with at least …

Hong Kong Protestors And Police Clash At Airport

On Tuesday, protesters clashed with police in riot gear in Hong Kong’s main airport terminal leaving at least one person injured. Officers attempted to clear out the crowd at the Hong Kong International Airport as the protesters chanted. Several demonstrators were arrested during the confrontation. The Hong Kong Police Force said in a tweet that …