Los Angeles Clippers Defeat L.A. Lakers 111-106

Kawhi Leonard had 35 points and 12 rebounds, helping the Los Angeles Clippers to a come-from-behind, 111-106 win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday evening.  Montrezl Harrell scored 18 points and Paul George had 17 points on 5-for-18 shooting for the Clippers, who are 2-0 against the Lakers this season. With 3.6 seconds to …

Chicago White Sox Agree To One-Year Deal With Edwin Encarnación For $12M

According to multiple media reports Wednesday, veteran designated hitter/first baseman Edwin Encarnación and the Chicago White Sox agreed to terms on a one-year, $12 million deal. The White Sox also would hold a $12 million option for 2021. Encarnación turns 37 on Jan. 7.  He split last season between the Seattle Mariners and the New …

Harry Styles Sophomore Album ”Fine Line’ Debuts At No. 1

Former “One Direction” star Harry Style’s sophomore album, Fine Line, hit number one on the Billboard 200 chart this week. According to Billboard, “it marks the biggest week for a pop album by a male artist in over four years.” It’s the second highest debut in the chart’s history, beating Post Malone’s “Hollywood’s Bleeding.” The chart …

Kevin Spacey Posts Video On Christmas Eve Portraying His “House of Cards” Character Frank Underwood

For a second year in a row, Kevin Spacey posted a video on his YouTube page on Christmas Eve his House of Cards character Frank Underwood.  Titled “KTWK,” the video clip shows Spacey as Underwood in a holiday sweater sitting by a fireplace. “You didn’t really think I was gonna miss the opportunity to wish …

Cargo Ship Overturns Spilling 600 Gallons Of Oil Off Galápagos Islands

A cargo vessel being loaded with fuel containers in the Galápagos Islands overturned, sinking some 600 gallons of oil into the UNESCO World Heritage site. Crews worked immediately in an effort to contain the diesel fuel spill in the Pacific Ocean archipelago, which threatens some of the world’s most important ecosystems. The Ecuadorian Coast Guard …

Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg Fired After 737 Max Controversy

On Monday, Boeing CEO Dennis A. Muilenburg was fired, just one  week after the company announced it planned to suspend production of its troubled 737 Max airplanes, which were grounded after two crashes killed 346 people. Muilenburg had been CEO since 2015; he will be replaced by Boeing Chairman David Calhoun. The company said in …

Cleveland Cavaliers Trade Jordan Clarkson To Utah Jazz For Dante Exum

The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to trade shooting guard Jordan Clarkson to the Utah Jazz for point guard Dante Exum. The Jazz will also send two future second round picks to the Cavs. Clarkson is averaging 14.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists while shooting 44.2 percent from the field, 37.1 percent from beyond the …

Baltimore Ravens To Sit Lamar Jackson And Others In Final Game Against Steelers

In his weekly Monday news conference, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh announced that quarterback Lamar Jackson and other key starters will be sitting out Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers.  Backup quarterback Robert Griffin III will start for Baltimore, marking his first opportunity since Week 17 of the 2016 season. Guard Marshal Yanda, …

Hilarie Burton Says She Left Hallmark Film After Demands For Inclusivity Were Ignored

Actress Hilarie Burton has chimed in with her thoughts on the Hallmark Channel’s since-rescinded decision to scrap ads depicting a same-sex wedding, by raising claims of her own. Best known for playing Peyton Sawyer on “One Tree Hill,” Burton has appeared in a number of Hallmark’s original films over the years, including 2012’s “Naughty or …

Hilary Duff And Matthew Koma Wed In Backyard Ceremony

Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma were married in a low-key backyard ceremony at their Los Angeles home on Saturday, December 21, in front of close family and friends. Hilary announced the pair’s engagement via Instagram on May 9, with a pair of photos of herself showing off her new diamond engagement ring, standing next to …