Denver Broncos bench quarterback Russell Wilson for remainder of 2023 season

The Denver Broncos are sitting out 35-year-old quarterback Russell Wilson for the final two games of the season, head coach Sean Payton confirmed on Wednesday afternoon. As a result, Wilson won’t be starting against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday. Coach Payton said that Jarrett Stidham will take on …

Packers CB Jaire Alexander suspended 1 game for actions during coin toss

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander has been suspended one game by the team for his actions during the coin toss preceding the Packers game vs. Carolina on Sunday. Alexander, who hadn’t been selected as a team captain for the game with the Panthers, came out for the coin toss and nearly cost his team …

Dolly Parton fulfills cancer patient’s ‘bucket list’ item

Dolly Parton fulfilled a cancer patient’s ‘bucket list’ wish earlier this month, after the country music icon called longtime fan LeGrand Gold of Utah to serenade him during his years-long cancer battle. Gold had shard with KSL-TV, a Salt Lake City, Utah-based affiliate, that his cancer is spreading, and after a recent doctor’s visit, he …

Lainey Wilson surprises young fan with visit on Christmas Day

Lainey Wilson made a young fan’s Christmas special, by surprising her with a visit on the holiday itself!  As shared on TikTok, Wilson visited her young fan, Sophia and her mother Chelsea in Alabama – and although her family was aware of Wilson’s visit, Sophia appears shocked to see Wilson at her house. Wilson first …

Tom Smothers, one-half of The Smothers Brothers comedy duo, dies at age 86

Tom Smothers, the older half of the legendary comedy duo The Smothers Brothers, died on Tuesday at the age of 86. According to a statement from the National Comedy Center, Smothers died “following a recent battle with cancer.” A statement from Tom Smothers’ younger brother and professional partner, Dick Smothers, read that Tom passed away …

Bryan Tanaka confirms split from Mariah Carey after 7 years together

Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka have ended their relationship after seven years together. Tanaka, 40, confirmed his split from Carey, 54, in a statement on social media: “With mixed emotions, I share this personal update regarding my amicable separation from Mariah Carey after seven extraordinary years together. Our decision to embark on different paths is …

FBI investigating threats against Colorado Supreme Court after ban of Trump from state ballots

The FBI and police in Colorado are investigating threats against that state’s Supreme Court after they ruled that they will block Donald Trump from appearing on the primary ballot in March. The ruling has led to an increase in threats made against the justices, with the Denver Police Department increasing patrols around the homes of …

Apple pulls sale of newer Apple Watches after White House declines to veto ban

The White House declined to veto a ban on some Apple Watch imports, upholding the ruling won by a health company that accused Apple of patent infringement for copying its technology.  The Office of US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said in a statement: “After careful consultations, Ambassador [Katherine] Tai decided not to reverse the ITC’s …

Status of Jaguars’ QB Trevor Lawrence TBD after suffering sprain to AC joint

The status of Jacksonville Jaguars’ QB Trevor Lawrence’s for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers remains TBD after the quarterback was diagnosed with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder. It’s the third straight week that Lawrence is dealing with an injury — he suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 14, and a concussion …

Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson suffers season-ending ACL, MCL injury

The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday that tight end T.J. Hockenson suffered a season-ending ACL and MCL injury during their 30-24 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 16. It’s unclear how much time the veteran will miss, or if he will be back in time for the beginning of the 2024 season, but Vikings head …