Las Vegas Raiders to release running back Kenyan Drake

The Las Vegas Raiders plan to release running back Kenyan Drake. The 28-year-old Drake was drafted in the third round of the 2016 NFL draft out of Alabama by the Dolphins, but was traded to the Cardinals in October 2019. Drake had a career-high 1,162 yards from scrimmage with the Dolphins and Cardinals in 14 games …

Carolina Panthers officially name Baker Mayfield starting quarterback for Week 1 vs. the Cleveland Browns

On Monday, the Carolina Panthers officially named Baker Mayfield as their starter for Week 1. Mayfield, who was acquired via trade in July, was up against fellow former first-round pick Sam Darnold for the team’s top job. Mayfield will face his old team when Carolina hosts Cleveland to to kick off the season on Sept. …

Shania Twain, Martina McBride, Little Big Town, and Tanya Tucker set to guest star on the Fox country music drama series ‘Monarch’

Shania Twain, Martina McBride, Little Big Town and Tanya Tucker are all set to guest star in the upcoming first season of the Fox country music drama, ‘Monarch.’  The series stars Trace Adkins, Susan Sarandon, Anna Friel, Joshua Sasse and Beth Ditto. The series will feature many original songs and covers performed by cast members …

Eric Church releases his previously exclusive album ‘&’

Eric Church fans can now enjoy the second installment of his Heart & Soul triple album.  The album ‘&’ was previously only available exclusively to his ‘Church Choir’ fan club, but is now available on CD, black vinyl and digitally.   Eric shared the news on social media, saying: “We’re excited to share that the ‘&’ album …

Watch the latest trailer for HBO’s ‘The Idol’ starring The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp

HBO has released a new trailer for its forthcoming drama series ‘The Idol’ starring The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp; and co-created by The Weeknd (aka Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye), Reza Fahim, and Euphoria creator Sam Levinson. According to HBO’s official synopsis, the six-episode drama is “set against the backdrop of the music industry and centers …

‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’ wins the weekend box office with over $20.1M in domestic earnings

‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’ opened with $20.1 million-plus in earnings in North American box office to win the weekend box office, easily beating the weekend’s other new film, ‘Beast.’ Crunchyroll, the distributor of the Japanese movie, says the sequel to 2018’s Dragon Ball Super: Broly is scoring the best global opening ever for an anime film. Dragon …

Federal appeals court blocks subpoena to Sen. Lindsey Graham in Georgia election probe

On Sunday, a federal appeals court temporarily blocked an order requiring Sen. Lindsey Graham to testify about his role in an effort to alter Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results. In the two-page ruling issued by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, the subpoena was blocked after a federal district judge in Atlanta rejected the effort …

Three Indiana State University students are killed in single-vehicle crash

Indiana State University confirmed that three students were killed in a single-vehicle crash early on Sunday morning.  In a statement, the university said all five people in the vehicle were believed to be ISU students, including several football players, adding that police are working to positively identify the victims who were killed in the crash. ISU President …

Philadelphia Phillies’ closer Corey Knebel is done for season with tear in his right shoulder capsule

Philadelphia Phillies closer Corey Knebel is reportedly done for the remainder of the 2022 MLB season. Knebel, who exited Aug. 14’s game against the New York Mets in the middle of his outing, suffered a tear in his right shoulder capsule, thus placing him on the 60-day injured list on Sunday. The Athletic reported that Knebel will head …

Fans boo Yankees management as New York retires All-Star right fielder Paul O’Neill’s No. 21 jersey

On Sunday, the NY Yankees retired All-Star right fielder Paul O’Neill’s No. 21 jersey, making him the 23rd player or manager in the franchise to earn the honor. Since O’Neill retired after the 2001 World Series, the only New York player to wear No. 21 was reliever LaTroy Hawkins at the opening of the 2008 …