The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Thursday that Chet Holmgren will miss the entire 2022-23 season. Holmgren — the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft — suffered a Lisfranc injury to his right foot. Holmgren was playing at Jamal Crawford’s “The Crawsover Pro-Am” in Seattle when the injury occurred. Thunder general manager Sam …
Monthly Archives: August 2022
Novak Djokovic confirms he has withdrawn from the U.S. Open due to unvaccinated COVID-19 status
21-time major champion and former world No. 1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the US Open due to travel restrictions into the United States, as a result of being unvaccinated against COVID-19. Play is scheduled to begin at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Monday. Djokovic made the announcement Thursday morning on Twitter, saying, “Sadly, I …
Paul Rudd to join Season 3 of Hulu’s ‘Only Murders in the Building’
Paul Rudd will be joining Season 3 of Hulu’s popular comedy-mystery series Only Murders in the Building. Rudd made an unexpected cameo during the Season 2 finale, in which he appeared as murdered Broadway star Ben Glenroy. Hulu confirmed the news to Variety, with series co-creator John Hoffman sharing: “Paul Rudd, after making an auspicious entrance …
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Larry David to return for Season 12 of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’
HBO announced it has renewed Curb Your Enthusiasm for a 12th season. Creator and star Larry David said in a statement: “He speaks six languages, brines his own pickles, and spearheads a national movement to install a bidet in every home. I’ve also been told from numerous sources that he is the most generous of lovers.” …
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President Biden announces three-step plan to forgive $10,000 in student loan debt for millions
On Wednesday, President Biden announced his plan to tackle student loan debt, cancelling up to $20,000 of debt for those who received Pell Grants. The president’s plan includes $10,000 in loan forgiveness for borrowers who earn less than $125,000 annually and did not receive Pell Grants. The plan also extends the pause on federal student loan payments …
Florida Democratic challenger Maxwell Frost on track to become first member of Gen Z elected to Congress
Democratic candidate Maxwell Frost won his primary in Florida on Tuesday, potentially becoming the first member of Generation Z to hold a seat in Congress. Those born between 1997 and 2012 are considered members of Gen Z; Frost was born in 1997. The 25-year-old Frost is the projected Democratic challenger in Florida’s 10th District after defeating …
Former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin announces retirement from the NFL
Linebacker Shaquem Griffin has announced his retirement from the NFL after four seasons. Griffin, who had his left hand amputated at four years old due to amniotic band syndrome, wrote an article for The Players’ Tribune which detailed how he came to his decision to retire. Said Griffin: “It’s time for me to execute my Plan A,” …
MLB unveils balanced schedule for 2023, with every team playing against one another
Major League baseball announced the 2023 regular season schedule, with every major league team playing each other in the same season for the first time next year — marking MLB’s first balanced schedule since 2000. Opening Day will be Thursday, March 30, with all 30 teams starting on the same day, which last occurred in …
Julianna Margulies set to return for Season 3 of ‘The Morning Show’
Julianna Margulies will return for season 3 of the Apple TV+ drama The Morning Show, reuniting her with Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon. Margulies was first introduced as UBA News anchor Laura Peterson in the second season, who embarked on a romantic relationship with Bradley (Witherspoon). News of Margulies’ return to The Morning Show comes nearly …
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Sylvester Stallone’s wife Jennifer Flavin files for divorce after 25 years of marriage
Sylvester Stallone and wife Jennifer Flavin are divorcing after 25 years of marriage. Flavin filed a petition “for dissolution of marriage and other relief” from Stallone last Friday in Palm Beach County, Florida. The 76-year-old Stallone and 54-year-old Flavin, who began dating in 1988 after meeting at a restaurant in Beverly Hills, California, were married in 1997. Stallone and …