NY Yankees and Mets will offer free tickets for those who received COVID-19 vaccine at stadiums

New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday that both the NY Yankees and NY Mets will offer free tickets to fans who get vaccinated for COVID-19 at their stadiums. The policy begins May 19, which coincides with the reopening plans that Gov. Cuomo announced earlier this week.  The Yankees said in a statement: “We …

Brandy Clark announces “Who You Thought I Was” headlining tour

Brandy Clark has announced rescheduled dates for her headlining “Who You Thought I Was” Tour, named for a song on Clark’s Grammy-nominated album Your Life Is a Record. Originally set to kick off in March 2021, the 16-date trek will kick-off on October 25th in Portland, Oregon, wrapping up with a show in Clarks hometown …

Jake Owen hits No. 1 on Country Radio with “Made For You”

Jake Owen’s latest single, “Made For You,” has reached the No.1 spot on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Country Aircheck/Mediabase charts, which makes this his ninth chart-topping single.  Owen took to Instagram to share his gratitude, posting a video clip and writing: “The band, the crew, the fans,… this takes us all. That’s why it’s …

HBO gives first look at ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel ‘House of the Dragon’

HBO is giving viewers a glimpse of the new Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, sharing first-look photos for the series One of the pictures shows Emma D’Arcy and Matt Smith in character as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and Prince Daemon Targaryen. Another image features Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon, aka the Sea Snake. The third photo …

ABC’s ‘Big Sky’ renewed for Season 2

ABC confirmed on Twitter that it has renewed the crime drama Big Sky for a second season. “There are more mysteries to solve out there under the #BigSky with Season 2!” the post reads. Big Sky premiered in November and is in the midst of its first season. ABC said the show was the fall’s number one new series in total viewers and …

MLB suspends Cincinnati Reds’ Amir Garrett for ‘benches-clearing’ incident against Cubs

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Amir Garrett has been fined and suspended by MLB for seven games for “inciting a benches-clearing incident” in Saturday’s game against the Chicago Cubs. Garrett said he will be appealing both the suspension and fine. The suspension was slated to begin Tuesday night during the Reds game vs. the White Sox, but …

Legal team for Derek Chauvin allege jury misconduct, request new trial

The legal team for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has filed a motion in a Minneapolis court requesting a new trial on multiple grounds, including jury misconduct. Chauvin was convicted of murdering George Floyd last month.  Chauvin’s attorney says the former officer should have a new trial in the “interests of justice; abuse of …

President Biden aims for 70% of American adults vaccinated by July 4

On Tuesday, President Biden set a new vaccination goal to deliver at least one dose to 70% of adult Americans by the 4th of July. The new goal comes as demand for vaccines has dropped off markedly nationwide, with some states leaving more than half their vaccine doses unused. Biden is calling for states to …

Longtime Steelers offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva signs 2-year, $14M deal with Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens have signed longtime Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva. Villanueva agreed to a two-year, $14 million pact with the Ravens, which includes $8 million in guarantees. The 32-year-old Villanueva entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2014, after having served two tours in Afghanistan as an Army Ranger. The 6-foot-9, …

NY Jets DL Quinnen Williams to miss 2 months due to broken foot

New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams sustained a broken foot during a workout at the team facility and is expected to be sidelined for eight to 10 weeks. The injury occurred last week when Williams was doing on-field work. Williams is expected to miss organized team activities and minicamp, but could be ready for …