Gunman dead, 8 others killed in mass shooting at San Jose, CA rail yard

At least eight people were killed during a shooting at the VTA light rail yard in San Jose, California. Police spokesman Russell Davis said the gunman, an employee at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail hub. Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen said the gunman took his own life. The suspect …

Angels’ Mickey Callaway fired and banned from MLB until at least end of 2022 season after sexual misconduct allegations

 In a statement released Wednesday, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said that Los Angeles Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway was placed on MLB’s ineligible list through the end of the 2022 season after the league’s investigation into his alleged sexual misconduct, concluding during their investigation that Calloway “violated MLB’s policies and that placement on the ineligible …

Golf: Tom Brady, Phil Mickelson to face Aaron Rodgers, Bryson DeChambeau for “The Match”

The PGA Tour announced Wednesday that Buccaneers’ QB Tom Brady will team-up with Phil Mickelson for a golf battle against Packers QB Aaron Rodgers and Bryson DeChambeau this summer in the fourth edition of The Match. Capital One’s The Match airs at 5 p.m. EDT July 6 from the Reserve at Moonlight Basin in Big Sky, Mont. …

Tom Brady and Phil Mickelson to face Aaron Rodgers and Bryson DeChambeau for “The Match”

The PGA Tour announced Wednesday that Buccaneers’ QB Tom Brady will team-up with Phil Mickelson for a golf battle against Packers QB Aaron Rodgers and Bryson DeChambeau this summer in the fourth edition of The Match. Capital One’s The Match airs at 5 p.m. EDT July 6 from the Reserve at Moonlight Basin in Big Sky, Mont. …

Emmy Rossum welcomes baby girl with husband Sam Esmail

Actress Emmy Rossum, 34, and husband Sam Esmail, 43, have welcomed a baby girl together.  Rossum announced the baby news in an Instagram post on Tuesday alongside two black-and-white maternity photos and the caption: “5.24.21.  On a sunny Monday morning, at 8:13 AM, we welcomed our daughter into the world.” Rossum also posted a picture …

Brad Pitt granted joint custody of his children with ex-wife Angelina Jolie

Brad Pitt has been granted joint custody of the 6 children he shares with ex-wife Angelina Jolie. The news comes after a years-long legal battle between the former couple, who share Maddox, 19, Pax, 17, Zahara, 16, Shilo, 14, Vivienne, 12, and Knox, 12. Judge John Ouderkirk’s ruling found that Jolie’s testimony lacked credibility in …

Half of all U.S. adults have received COVID-19 vaccination as of this week

Half of all adults in the United States are expected to have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 this week, it was announced at a briefing of the White House COVID-19 Response Team. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says almost 130 million U.S. adults are now fully vaccinated — or about 49.8% of the adult …

Kristen Clarke confirmed as first black woman to lead Justice Department Civil Rights division

The Senate confirmed Kristen Clarke as the first Black woman to lead the Justice Department’s Civil Rights division on Tuesday with a 51-48 vote following an additional procedural step as Republicans objected to her nomination. Clarke is a first-generation American whose parents immigrated from Jamaica West Indies, and she earned degrees from Harvard University and …

Philadelphia Phillies place Bryce Harper on 10-day injured list

The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Tuesday they have placed outfielder Bryce Harper on the 10-day injured list due to a left forearm injury.  Manager Joe Girardi told reporters about the move during a Zoom conference call before the Phillies played Miami Marlins in Miami. Harper missed the Phillies’ previous two games, and his placement on the injured …

Wayne Gretzky resigns as vice chairman of Edmonton Oilers to join TNT as broadcast analyst

After re-joining the Edmonton Oilers as its vice chairman in 2016, Wayne Gretzky released a statement Tuesday on Twitter saying that he intends to “step away” from his post. Gretzky’s departure comes less than 24 hours after the Oilers were swept out of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs. Edmonton was favored …