Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic advance at French Open 2021

The top men’s and women’s contenders including Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Ashleigh Barty all advanced after first-round play at the 2021 French Open on Tuesday. The 34-year-old Nadal defeated Alexei Popyrin in straight-sets, looking to win at Roland Garros for the fifth straight year.  Djokovic easily won against Tennys Sandgren 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 in …

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic advance at French Open 2021

The top men’s and women’s contenders including Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Ashleigh Barty all advanced after first-round play at the 2021 French Open on Tuesday. The 34-year-old Nadal defeated Alexei Popyrin in straight-sets, looking to win at Roland Garros for the fifth straight year.  Djokovic easily won against Tennys Sandgren 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 in …

Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid doubtful for Game 5 against Wizards due to knee injury

The Philadelphia 76ers announced on Tuesday that Joel Embiid is doubtful for Wednesday’s Game 5 against the Wizards. Embiid took a spill after going up for a layup early in Game 4 on Monday and did not return to the game due to right knee soreness. He had an MRI on the knee and will …

Paramount+ releases the official trailer to “iCarly” reboot

  On Tuesday, Paramount+ released the official trailer to its iCarly reboot. The trailer shows original stars Miranda Cosgrove, Jerry Trainor and Nathan Kress reuniting to create new online content, with Laci Mosley and Jaidyn Triplett also joining the cast. iCarly ran for five seasons from 2007 – 2012 on Nickelodeon, and featured Cosgrove as Carly, a …

Taylor Swift cast in David O. Russell’s upcoming period film

Taylor Swift is the latest star to join the cast of David O. Russell’s upcoming movie. Little is known about the secretive project, but more and more A-listers have been added to the cast of Russell’s period film. 31-year-old Swift is just the most recent big-name addition to the film, joining Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, …

Lance Bass and husband Michael Turchin expecting boy/girl twins

NSYNC alum Lance Bass and husband, artist Michael Turchin, announced they are expecting twins this fall. The couple, who were married in 2014, shared that their boy/girl twins are due late October 2021. Bass, 42, told People magazine that the couple’s four-year journey to parenthood was difficult, saying: “When we went into IVF and surrogacy, we …

Search for missing Iowa boy intensifies with the help of hundreds of community members

Several hundred volunteers joined law enforcement officials in searching for a missing Iowa boy.  11-year-old Xavior Harrelson was last seen around 11 a.m. Thursday on his bike near his home on the north end of Montezuma. About 375 volunteers joined 125 law enforcement officers and first responders in the search. Mitch Mortvedt with the Iowa …

President Biden speaks at the 153rd National Memorial Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery

President Joe Biden laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday to mark Memorial Day, mentioning the many  “precious” lives buried there.  Biden said: “We must never forget each of these markers — both known and unknown here at Arlington and far beyond — represent a precious life. …

Montreal Canadiens defeat Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Montreal Canadiens’ won Game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a score of 3-1 at Scotiabank Arena to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Montreal made an impressive comeback in a series that saw them trail the North Division semifinal series 3-1 before winning Games 5 and 6 in …

Montreal Canadiens defeat Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7 to win series

The Montreal Canadiens’ won Game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a score of 3-1 at Scotiabank Arena to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Montreal made an impressive comeback in a series that saw them trail the North Division semifinal series 3-1 before winning Games 5 and 6 in …