Associated Press NEW YORK — Duane Eddy, a pioneering guitar hero whose reverberating electric sound on instrumentals such as “Rebel Rouser” and “Peter Gunn” helped put the twang in early rock ‘n’ roll and influenced George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen and …
Duane Eddy dies at 86; legend of ‘twang’ guitar inspired scores of musicians Read MoreBy The Associated Press Twenty horses stampeding 1 1/4 miles around Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May. The Kentucky Derby turns 150 years old this year, extending its run as America’s longest continuously held sporting event. The 2-minute …
How to watch and what to expect in the 150th Kentucky Derby Read MoreTwo decades after it was first proposed, a regional amphitheater/event center project in southern Brentwood is on hold, with a smaller, outdoor community-oriented performance venue now planned. With costs having skyrocketed from $8 to $14.5 million in the first phase …
Long-planned East Bay amphitheater on pause; smaller outdoor performance venue planned Read MoreOAKLAND — Ross Stripling broke a 10-game losing streak dating back to last season with six shutout innings as the Athletics beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 Wednesday, completing a three-game sweep of the series. With a paid crowd of 4,679 …
Athletics’ Ross Stripling joins the party in sweep of Pirates Read MoreUn doliente lleva un botón en honor del oficial de policía de Chicago Luis Huesca en su funeral el lunes. Anthony Vazquez | Sun-Times El arma del agente de policía de Chicago asesinado, Luis Huesca, fue recuperada durante una redada …
El arma del agente de policía asesinado se encontró en la casa de un pariente del sospechoso Read MoreBy BETH HARRIS (AP Racing Writer) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — As a record crowd cheered, American Pharoah rallied from behind and took aim at his remaining two rivals in the stretch. The bay colt and jockey Victor Espinoza surged to …
The Kentucky Derby is turning 150 years old. It’s survived world wars and controversies of all kinds Read MoreBy The Associated Press The wave of incoming rookies such as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso and the return of popular players A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum of the defending champion Las Vegas Aces have led to unprecedented …
WNBA ticket sales on StubHub are up 93%. Aces, Caitlin Clark and returning stars fuel rise Read MoreCOLLEEN LONG (ASSOCIATED PRESS) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is weighing measures to help Palestinians living in the United States who want to bring family from the war-torn region. “We are constantly evaluating policy proposals to further support Palestinians …
Biden administration weighing measures to help Palestinians bring family from region Read MoreTestifying before Congress, Attorney Sharon Eubanks told Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) that if she were the Attorney General of the United States, she would pursue Big Oil — ExxonMobil and company — for conspiracy using a RICO statute. Sanders set …
Whistleblower Attorney Tells Bernie Sanders She’d Prosecute ExxonMobil For Racketeering Read MoreThe Miami Dolphins released Xavien Howard this offseason, designating him with a post-June 1 release. Howard, who had 10 interceptions in 2020, is a four-time Pro Bowl selection and earned two All-Pro selections. One of the top remaining free agents …
Vikings Named Potential Landing Spot for Dolphins All-Pro, 10-INT CB Read MoreSafety remains an area of the roster the Detroit Lions could still add to this offseason. But the possibility of the Lions re-signing long-time Lions safety and former starter Will Harris is officially off the table. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo …
Former Lions Starting Safety Joins New Team: Report Read MoreRookie Bo Nix could be the long-sought answer to the Denver Broncos‘ quarterback crisis. Like any first-year signal caller, Nix has to adjust to the NFL and Denver’s QB room will not make things easy. Jeff Kerr from CBS Sports …
Broncos Deemed ‘Best Fit’ for Former Pro Bowl QB as Mentor to Bo Nix Read MoreThe Chicago Cubs‘ pitching rotation has already taken plenty of blows this season. From Opening Day starter Justin Steele landing on the IL for at least a month to veteran Kyle Hendricks putting up the worst stats of his career, …
Cubs Starter Owns Top-6 ERA in NL & Top-8 in Franchise History Read MoreIt looks like the Green Bay Packers are planning on having backup quarterback Alex McGough try his hand at wide receiver. According to the team’s current roster, McGough is now listed as a receiver instead of a quarterback. The roster …
Packers Moving Backup Quarterback to Wide Receiver Read MoreWithout Kawhi Leonard available to suit up and play in Game 5 due to a lingering knee injury, former MVP and 10-time All-Star, James Harden, will have to step up to give the Los Angeles Clippers their best chance at …
NBA Playoff Props: Harden To Shine In Game 5 With Kawhi Sidelined Read MoreStrikeout prop bets rank among the most sought-after betting lines in baseball. These wagers involve predicting whether a starting pitcher will surpass or fall short of a specified number of strikeouts during a game. Below are a few strikeout prop …
MLB Best Strikeout Props for May 1 Read MoreKansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach has been known for his draft sleepers and value picks in recent years, and two 2024 selections ranked among ESPN’s top 20 draft steals on May 1 — according to analyst Matt Miller. …
2 Chiefs Rookies Highlighted as Top-20 NFL Draft Fits Read MoreHGTV’s newest “Rock the Block” champions Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis announced the launch of their new podcast, “Twin Win Unfiltered” shortly after their big win, and the pair released their first episode on YouTube and streaming platforms on April …
Lyndsay Lamb Reveals ‘Medically Diagnosed’ Condition Read MoreA COP has been charged with terror offences for allegedly sending pro-Hamas WhatsApp messages. PC Mohammed Adil, 26, was said to have posted them in the weeks after the terror group slaughtered 1,200 people in Israel on October 7. AlamyA …
Cop charged with terror offences for ‘sending pro-Hamas WhatsApp messages’ weeks after Oct 7 massacre Read MoreA DRUNK driver killed a 13-year-old boy – then tried to stop medics from saving his life. Shocking footage shows cocaine-fuelled Harley Whiteman, 19, speeding before the fatal crash in Hirwuan, south Wales. Media WalesKaylan Hippsley, 13, was killed by …
Drunk driver killed boy, 13, then tried blocking medics from saving his life – as video shows teen speeding before crash Read More