Dallas Cowboys release RB Ezekiel Elliott after seven seasons

The Dallas Cowboys have released veteran running back Ezekiel Elliott. The Cowboys signed Elliott to a six-year, $90 million contract in 2019, and will save more than $11 million on their 2023 salary cap from his release. Owner Jerry Jones announced in a statement Wednesday afternoon: “We have mutually agreed with Zeke that the best decision …

Bella Twins retire from WWE, reveal name change to Nikki and Brie Garcia

The Bella Twins — Brie and Nikki — announced their retirement from the WWE, and revealed they are no longer going by their stage names. The newly-named ‘Garcia Twins’ posted a video on Instagram of themselves walking through a door and captioned it, “Welcome to our next chapter!” On an episode of their podcast “The …

‘Abbott Elementary’ star Quinta Brunson to make ‘Saturday Night Live’ hosting debut

NBC’s Saturday Night Live announced on Twitter that ‘Abbott Elementary’ star Quinta Brunson will host the April 1st edition of the show, marking her SNL hosting debut. Lil Yachty will be that episode’s musical guest, in his own SNL debut. The 33-year-old Brunson is the creator and star of the hit ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary, Before Abbott, Brunson …

Tyson Foods closing two chicken plants affecting 1,700 workers in Virginia, Arkansas

Tyson Foods has announced that it will be closing two chicken plants that employ more than 1,600 people because of a drastic drop in sales over the past year, and in an effort to streamline its U.S. poultry business. The plants in Glen Allen, Va., and Van Buren, Ark., will be shut down on May 12th. In …

Russian jet collides with U.S. drone in international airspace over Black Sea

According to the U.S. military, a Russian fighter jet forced down a US Air Force drone over the Black Sea on Tuesday after damaging the propeller of the American MQ-9 Reaper drone, according to the US military. A statement from U.S. European Command said that the Reaper drone and two Russian Su-27 aircraft were flying …

Wide receiver Michael Thomas returning to New Orleans Saints on one-year deal

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that wide receiver Michael Thomas is expected to return to the New Orleans Saints on an incentive-laden one-year deal. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Tuesday that New Orleans and Thomas agreed to a reworked contract that will become a one-year, $10 million deal with the potential for the 30-year-old to earn up …

Atlanta Falcons sign QB Taylor Heinicke to 2-year, $20M deal

According to reports from NFL Network, the Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with quarterback Taylor Heinicke on a two-year, $20 million contract. The 29-year-old Heinicke has spent the past three seasons as backup QB for the Washington Commanders. Back in 2021, Heinicke threw for a career-high 20 touchdowns with 15 interceptions; in 2022, Heinicke started nine …

Teaser for ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 3 features Meryl Streep, Paul Rudd

Hulu released a 30-second teaser of Only Murders in the Building Season 3, giving viewers a look at Paul Rudd’s and Meryl Streep’s new characters. The preview for the new season of the mystery-comedy series shows amateur sleuths and Manhattan neighbors Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin), Oliver Putman (Martin Short) and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez) reunite …

Lindsay Lohan announces she is expecting first child with husband Bader Shammas

Lindsay Lohan is going to be a mom. The 36-year-old actress is expecting her first baby with husband Bader Shammas. Lohan posted a picture of a onesie on Instagram with the saying “coming soon…” along with the caption: ‘We are blessed and excited! ’  Lohan’s rep confirmed the news on Tuesday, saying that the couple are “very …

White House approves controversial ConocoPhillips Alaska oil drilling project

The Biden administration gave the green light to ConocoPhillips’ Willow oil drilling project on the North Slope of Alaska on Monday, while moving to reduce the overall footprint of the project. According to the Interior Department, the multibillion dollar project will be located inside the National Petroleum Reserve, about 200 miles north of the Arctic …