2021 NFL schedule to be announced May 12

The NFL announced Wednesday that the 2021 NFL Schedule will be released on NFL Network, NFL.com and the NFL app on Wednesday, May 12 at 7 p.m. CT. NFL Network’s coverage will be highlighted by “Schedule Release ’21 Presented by Verizon” which breaks down the 2021 NFL regular season schedule, division-by-division, analyzing the top matchups …

Teaser trailer for Season 2 of “Ted Lasso” reveals new cast member

Apple TV+ has dropped a teaser trailer for the second season of its hit series “Ted Lasso” which earned Jason Sudeikis Golden Globe and Critics Choice awards for his role as Lasso – an American football coach brought to the U.K. to head a flailing soccer club.  The trailer introduces us to a new character, …

Hulu announces ‘How I Met Your Mother’ sequel series starring Hilary Duff

“How I Met Your Father,” a sequel to the original CBS comedy “How I Met Your Mother” will continue on Hulu starring Hilary Duff. The streaming service announced on Wednesday announced the new series, on which Duff will serve as both producer and star.  Set in New York City just like the original series, “Father” …

Suspect arrested in Long Island Stop & Shop shooting which left 1 dead, 2 injured

Nassau County, NY police have apprehended the alleged gunman in a shooting at a Long Island grocery store on Tuesday which killed one and injured two others. The shooting happened inside a Stop & Shop supermarket in West Hempstead, N.Y., police said. Authorities locked down the store and surrounding areas in search of the gunman. …

Derek Chauvin convicted of second-degree murder and all other charges in death of George Floyd

Jurors on Tuesday found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd last May.  The jurors came to their decision after 10 hours of deliberations and some three weeks of testimony, which included dozens of witnesses. Chauvin, 44, was taken away in handcuffs and …

Tight End Jordan Reed retiring from NFL due to issues from concussions

Former Washington Football Team tight end Jordan Reed announced his retirement from the NFL because of lingering issues from multiple concussions suffered throughout his career. The 30-year-old Reed visited Orlando’s Plasticity Center in late winter for a brain scan, and said based on the results it was recommended he retire. Reed said: “Before when I had …

Pittsburgh Steelers sign coach Mike Tomlin to three-year extension

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced that coach Mike Tomlin was signed to a three-year extension, keeping him under contract through the 2024 NFL season. Steelers president Art Rooney II said in a news release: “Mike is one of the most successful head coaches in the National Football League, and we are confident in his leadership to continue …

HBO Max shares 7-minute opening scene from upcoming “Mortal Kombat” reboot

HBO Max has shared the first 7 minutes of its anticipated Mortal Kombat reboot, days before its official release. The clip was shared on the streaming service’s YouTube page, the film’s Instagram and via the film’s Twitter account at 12 p.m. on Tuesday.  In the 7-minute opening, which is set in Japan’s Hanzo Hasashi Compound …

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs controverial ‘anti-riot’ bill into law

On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a controversial bill that increases penalties for crimes committed during a “riot,” which civil rights groups have denounced as unconstitutional. DeSantis at the bill’s signing: “We wanted to make sure that we were able to protect the people of our great state, people’s businesses and property …