The NBA released a statement Wednesday announcing that Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter has been given a lifetime ban for “by disclosing confidential information to sports bettors, limiting his own participation in one or more games for betting purposes, and betting on NBA games.” The NBA said the suspicious bets were brought to its attention …
Monthly Archives: April 2024
Zion Williamson to miss Pelicans’ NBA Play-In game vs. Kings with hamstring injury
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson will miss Friday’s NBA Play-In Tournament game against the Sacramento Kings with a left hamstring injury. Wojnarowski tweeted: “Friday’s Play-In Tournament elimination game vs. Sacramento and will be evaluated again in coming weeks. Huge blow for New Orleans.” Williamson, 23, put up 40 points, 11 …
See Anya Taylor-Joy in the trailer for ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’
Anya Taylor-Joy is featured in the second trailer for George Miller’s “Furiosa”, the post-apocalyptic prequel to “Mad Max: Fury Road.” Taylor -Joy stars as Imperator Furiosa, a role originally played by Charlize Theron in the 2015 series reboot. Chris Hemsworth and Tom Burke star alongside Taylor-Joy. ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ follows the origin story …
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Selena Gomez to launch ‘Selena + Restaurant’ series for Food Network
Deadline reports that Selena Gomez will be launching the six-episode series ‘Selena + Restaurant’, a spinoff of sorts of her popular ‘Selena + Chef’ series that aired four seasons on MAX, premiering May 2 on Food Network. ‘Selena + Restaurant’ will see Gomez head out of her home kitchen and into the kitchens of some …
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House sends articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Sec’y Alejandro Mayorkas to Senate
ABC News reports that articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border were officially transmitted to the Senate on Tuesday. The House impeachment managers, selected by Republican leadership, walked the two articles through the Capitol led by the House clerk and sergeant-at-arms. The House voted to impeach Mayorkas …
Supreme Court divided in hearing on obstruction charge against Jan. 6 rioter
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court began hearing arguments on rioters involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, which could potentially impact former President Donald Trump in his ongoing legal battles. Per NBC News, the justices heard an appeal brought by defendant Joseph Fischer, a former police officer who is seeking to dismiss …
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MLB Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog dies at age 92
MLB Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog, who led the St. Louis Cardinals to a World Series in 1982, has died at the age of 92. Herzog’s last public appearance had been in the stands at the Cardinals’ home opener 12 days ago, when he was introduced to the crowd along with the other Hall …
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Legendary NY Yankees broadcaster John Sterling announces his retirement
The New York Yankees announced that legendary New York Yankees radio broadcaster John Sterling is retiring from the broadcast booth, effective immediately. Sterling, 85, will be honored on Saturday, April 20th in a pregame ceremony before the Yankees game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Yankees statement read: “Fans find a certain comfort in the …
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Henry Cavill expecting first child with girlfriend Natalie Viscuso
Henry Cavill is expecting his first child with his girlfriend, Natalie Viscuso. While walking the carpet at the premiere for his new film ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,’ the 40-year-old actor confirmed to Access Hollywood that he and Viscuso are expecting their first child together, saying: “I’m very excited about it. Natalie and I are …
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Adele announces rescheduled Las Vegas Residency dates
Billboard reports that Adele has rescheduled a run of dates of her ‘Weekends With Adele’ Las Vegas residency that were originally scheduled to take place in March. Adele, 35, wrote via Instagram that the postponed dates at the Colosseum in Caesars Palace will now take place on the final weekend of October, as well as …
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