The Montreal Canadiens have advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1993, after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in overtime on Thursday at the Bell Centre. Artturi Lehkonen clinched the win for the Canadiens with an overtime game-winner following passes from Phillip Danault and Brendan Gallagher. The Canadiens took the …
Monthly Archives: June 2021
Trai Turner agrees to 1-year contract with Pittsburgh Steelers after they release David DeCastro
Veteran offensive lineman Trai Turner agreed to a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, in the wake of Pittsburgh announcing earlier in the day that it released David DeCastro. DeCastro, 31, was released with a non-football injury designation. He was in the final season of a six-year, $58.07 million contract, and the decision …
Harrison Ford suffers injury while filming ‘Indiana Jones 5’
Harrison Ford injured himself while filming “Indiana Jones 5”. According to a Disney spokesperson: “In the course of rehearsing for a fight scene, Harrison Ford sustained an injury involving his shoulder. Production will continue while the appropriate course of treatment is evaluated, and the filming schedule will be reconfigured as needed in the coming weeks.” …
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‘Transformers 7’ title is announced as ‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts’
The next movie in the “Transformers” franchise has its official title. At a virtual event, director Steven Caple Jr. revealed that the next film in the blockbuster franchise will be called “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts”. The director revealed that “Rise of the Beast” will centre on Optimus Prime, and will follow up the ’80s-set …
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Michigan GOP Senate rejects Trump’s claim of election fraud
A months-long probe of the presidential election led by Michigan Republican lawmakers found that claims by former president Donald Trump about widespread voter fraud were false. According to a report released Wednesday, human error and lack of training were the only factors that contributed to inaccurate and unofficial vote counts, especially in Antrim County, where …
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President Joe Biden announces ‘major crackdown’ on illegal gun sales
President Joe Biden said that his administration will implement a “major crackdown” on illegal gun sales, unveiling a plan to slow the increase of gun violence in the United States. Biden announced on Wednesday that the plan included gun control measures, support for law enforcement and helping formerly jailed individuals re-enter society amid an increase …
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Stanley Cup semifinals: NY Islanders defeat Tampa Bay Lightening in OT 3-2, tie series at 3-3
The NY Islanders’ Anthony Beauvillier scored 1:08 into overtime, as his team rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Wednesday night to force a deciding Game 7 in their Stanley Cup semifinal series. Jordan Eberle and Scott Mayfield also scored for the Islanders, who rallied from two goals down in the second period. …
Kawhi Leonard ruled out of Los Angeles Clipper vs. Phoenix Suns Game 3 with knee injury
The Los Angeles Clippers announced Wednesday that Kawhi Leonard will miss Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals due to a knee injury. Game 3 will move to Staples Center on Thursday, after the Phoenix Suns took a 2-0 series lead at home. Leonard hasn’t taken the floor since playing 34 minutes in a 14-point …
Television Academy to allow non-gendered ‘performer’ Emmy category
The Television Academy will recognize nonbinary performers in the Emmy competition. The organization announced that performer category winners or nominees may now request that their nomination certificate and engraving on an Emmy statue carry the term “performer” in place of “actor” or “actress.” The Television Academy will still use actor, actress, supporting actor and supporting …
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Michael B. Jordan apologizes after accusations of cultural appropriation over the name of his new rum brand
Michael B. Jordan has apologized for the name of his new rum brand, saying in his Instagram Stories that he will be renaming the brand. The 34-year-old actor said Tuesday that he will change the name of his rum brand J’Ouvert after accusations that the name appropriates Caribbean culture. Jordan wrote: “I just wanna say …