NCAA To Allow Athletes Compensation For Their Names, Images And Likenesses

The NCAA Board of Governors has taken the first step toward allowing athletes to cash in on their fame. The board voted unanimously on Tuesday to clear the way for the amateur athletes to “benefit from the use of their name, image and likeness.” The vote came during a meeting at Emory University in Atlanta. …

“Supernatural” Star Jared Padalecki Arrested In Texas For Assault And Intoxication

Supernatural star Jared Padalecki, 37, was arrested in his hometown of Austin, Texas on two counts of assault and one count of public intoxication. Padalecki was taken into custody outside of Stereotype Bar, a club he frequents, after allegedly punching a bartender and manager.  In video obtained by TMZ, a person believed to be the …

Louis C.K. Announces 14-City International “Comeback” Tour

In an email to his fans, comedian Louis C.K. announced a new 14-city international tour. C.K. notified fans that he would begin his tour on Saturday, November 2 in Richmond, Va., and conclude Jan. 31 in New Orleans. Other stops will include Tel Aviv, Rome, and Detroit. The comedian also said his website, which had been …

Thousands Evacuate As Getty Fire Threatens Areas Surrounding Los Angeles California

With winds reaching hazardous levels in Southern California, the Getty fire in Los Angeles is growing,  forcing thousands of residents to flee their homes. Burning in the hills north of Los Angeles’ famous Getty Center, the fire has consumed 400 acres. The Getty Center and Getty Villa are safe, but many houses were already affected …

U.S. Coast Guard Seizes Nearly $400M In Drugs In Port Everglades, Florida

U.S. Coast Guard crews off-loaded millions of pounds of illegal drugs Monday. The drugs were seized recently off the coasts of Mexico, Central and South America. The contraband was recovered from drug-smuggling boats in 18 separate operations, and is worth nearly $400 million total. The drugs included more than 27 million pounds of cocaine and …

Denver Broncos QB Joe Flacco Will Miss Game vs. Browns Due To Herniated Disk In Neck

Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco will not be playing next week against the Cleveland Browns due to a herniated disk in his neck. Coach Vic Fangio said backup Brandon Allen will start Sunday when the Broncos (2-6) host the Browns (2-5). Fangio said he’ll decide this week between two rookies as the backup: second-round draft …

Arizona Cardinals Trade For Miami Dolphins Running Back Kenyan Drake

The Arizona Cardinals have added another running back, trading for Miami Dolphins’ RB Kenyan Drake after losing Chase Edmonds Sunday to a hamstring injury and with David Johnson expected to be out this week with an ankle injury. The Cardinals will trade a 2020 6th-round pick that “could become a 5th-round pick” to Miami for …

Netflix Drops First Full Trailer For “The Crown” Season 3

Streaming service Netflix has released its first full-length trailer for Season 3 of “The Crown,” providing the first look at a new set of actors playing the British royal family. The trailer shows the new cast trying to keep pace with the world during the 1960s and ’70s, opening in 1977 with Queen Elizabeth II …

CNN And HBO Max Announce Anthony Bourdain Documentary

CNN Films,, along with HBO Max, have announced that a Anthony Bourdain documentary is in the works.  The Oscar-winning Won’t You Be My Neighbor? filmmaker Morgan Neville will direct the movie, which will feature previously unreleased footage of Bourdain. The documentary is expected to hit theaters worldwide before coming to HBO Max and CNN. Bourdain’s Parts …

World Series Game 5: Houston Astros Defeat Washington Nationals 7-1

The Houston Astros defeated the Washington Nationals 7-1 on Sunday at Nationals Park in Game 5 of the World Series, bringing them just one win away from another championship title. Astros starter Gerrit Cole took his team to their third straight win against the Nationals. He allowed only one earned run on three hits across …