The National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) have agreed to a four-year extension of their Collective Bargaining Agreement, avoiding a potential lockout. The new deal will run through the 2029-30 season and take effect on September 16, 2026. According to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, the agreement provides a sense … Read more
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been convicted of sexually abusing a child and received a two-year suspended sentence. The 24-year-old was found guilty of having a four-month relationship with a 14-year-old girl, which prosecutors said was manipulated by the mother. Franco had signed a $182 million contract in 2021 but his career was … Read more
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A 64-year-old Iranian woman who has lived in the US for 47 years was detained by immigration agents while gardening outside her home in New Orleans. Madonna “Donna” Kashanian, a grandmother and longtime resident, had applied for asylum in 1978 citing fears of persecution due to her father’s ties to the US-backed Shah of Iran. … Read more
Amazon MGM Studios has announced that French filmmaker Denis Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond movie. Villeneuve, known for his work on films like “Dune” and “Arrival,” is a self-proclaimed die-hard Bond fan who has expressed his excitement about taking on the iconic role. In a statement, Villeneuve called the project a “massive responsibility” … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced a four-year contract extension with forward John Tavares, worth an average annual value of $4.38 million. The deal will keep the 34-year-old native of Mississauga, Ontario, in blue and white until at least the 2027-28 season. Tavares previously played for the Maple Leafs last season, scoring 74 points (38 … Read more
Zinedine Zidane’s former Real Madrid manager, Xabi Alonso, has been putting his stamp on the team with a system that is constantly evolving. The 3-1-4-2 shape seen in their recent match against Salzburg was a notable shift, and it showcases Alonso’s ability to adapt and implement his ideas. Tchouameni: The French Midfielder’s Rise Alonso has … Read more
Kevin Durant is once again on the move, as the Houston Rockets have acquired the 15-time All-Star in a trade involving Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, and multiple picks from the Phoenix Suns. At 37 years old, Durant remains one of the best scorers in the league, with a career scoring average of 27.2 points per … Read more
The spread of a new variant, NB.1.8.1, has raised concerns about the effectiveness of existing COVID-19 vaccines. However, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), currently approved vaccines are expected to remain effective against this variant. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone over 6 months old get vaccinated with the … Read more
Actor Rick Hurst, best known for playing Deputy Cletus Hogg in the popular series “The Dukes of Hazzard,” has passed away at the age of 79. His death was confirmed by co-star Ben Jones. Hurst’s passing comes as a shock to fans and friends, as he was just set to appear at a fan event … Read more