San Francisco 49ers sign linebacker Fred Warner to five-year, $95M extension

The San Francisco 49ers and linebacker Fred Warner agreed to a five-year, $95 million contract extension on Wednesday. Warner will earn $40.5 million in guarantees, making him the highest-paid inside linebacker in the NFL. The 24-year-old Warner was named first-team All-Pro this past season, after notching 125 combined tackles and two interceptions in the 2020 …

Texas and Oklahoma look to potential conference move to SEC, leaving Big 12

Texas and Oklahoma have reached out to the SEC regarding a potential conference move. The addition of the Big 12 powers would give the SEC 16 schools, creating the nation’s first “super-conference” though Texas and Oklahoma’s induction into the SEC will be dependent on a “majority vote.” Texas and Oklahoma both nearly left the Big …

Dolly Parton surprises husband Carl for his birthday by recreating her “Playboy” cover

Dolly Parton celebrated her husband Carl Dean’s birthday on July 20 by giving him a nostalgic present. Parton shared a video of herself on Instagram in a Playboy bunny-inspired costume, sharing the surprise she gave to her husband along with the caption: “It’s always #HotGirlSummer for my husband, Carl Happy birthday my love!” In 1978, …

Brandi Carlile shares music video ‘Right on Time’ directed by Courteney Cox

Brandi Carlile is back with a new music video for the song “Right on Time,” directed by actress Courteney Cox. In the video, Carlile is seen performing before leaving the stage and running outside into nature. “Right on Time” is set to appear on Carlile’s forthcoming seventh studio album, In These Silent Days. Carlile shared …

First trailer for Ridley Scott’s ‘The Last Duel’ is released featuring Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Jodie Comer and Ben Affleck

The first trailer for Ridley Scott’s period drama “The Last Duel” has been released, featuring Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Jodie Comer and Ben Affleck. The Last Duel is based on the book by Eric Jager, and has Affleck portraying King Charles VI and Damon as knight Jean de Carrouges, who must settle a dispute with …

Former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein pleads not-guilty to 11 counts in Los Angeles Court

Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday to four counts of rape and seven other sexual assault counts. The 69-year-old was brought into court in a wheelchair by sheriff’s deputies, wearing a brown jail jumpsuit and face mask. Attorney Mark Werksman entered the plea one day after Weinstein was extradited to …

Contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 making up 83% of new coronavirus cases

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director, said on Tuesday that the more contagious delta variant of COVID-19 now makes up 83% of sequenced samples in the United States. Walensky said in a Senate committee hearing: “This is a dramatic increase, up from 50% for the week of July 3.” Health …

Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin crew soar successfully into space, landing safely

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and three crewmates soared into space aboard a Blue Origin rocket from Texas, landing safely in the desert about 10 minutes later.  The New Shepard suborbital rocket lifted off about 9:12 a.m. EDT from the company’s Corn Ranch launch site 160 miles east of El Paso. Bezos’ brother, Mark Bezos, rode …

Milwaukee Bucks defeat the Phoenix Suns 105-98 in Game 6 to win their first NBA title in 50 years

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 50 points, helping the Milwaukee Bucks end a 50-year title drought by defeating the Phoenix Suns 105-98 to win Game 6 of the NBA Finals. It is Milwaukee’s first league title since 1971. Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee’s 6-foot-11 power forward, was the league’s back-to-back MVP following the 2019 and 2020 seasons, and led the …

L.A. Rams RB Cam Akers to miss season after he tears Achilles

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers will miss the entire 2021 season after tearing his Achilles during an off-season workout this week.  The Rams confirmed that Akers will miss the entire season due to the injury, which was discovered after thorough medical tests and evaluations. The 22-year-old Akers joined the Rams in the second …