Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow carted off practice field with calf injury

Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor told reporters that quarterback Joe Burrow was carted off the field during Thursday’s practice with an injury to his right calf. Sources say that an early assessment indicates that Burrow is dealing with a calf strain. Burrow, a fourth-year player out of LSU, is coming off his best season as …

Colorado leaving Pac-12 to return to Big 12 in 2024

The University of Colorado Boulder announced Thursday that Colorado will return to the Big 12 in 2024, less than 10 years since it left the Big 12 for the Pac-12. The school will make its return to the league in 2024, and receive a full membership revenue share of $31.7 million from the conference’s television …

Miranda Lambert mourns the loss of her beloved dog, Thelma

Miranda Lambert announced the death of her beloved dog, Thelma, in a post on Instagram, sharing a series of throwback pictures of her and husband Brendan McLoughlin, with Thelma and their other dogs. Lanmbert shared a lengthy tribute to her late pup, who died on July 24, 2023, recalling the day she adopted Thelma and …

Tori Kelly shares update after hospitalization for blood clots

Tori Kelly posted an update on her health, after she was hospitalized over the weekend in serious condition with blood clots and other complications. Tori, 31, shared a handwritten note posted to Instagram: “As you may have heard, I’m dealing with some unexpected health challenges. It’s been a scary few days, but I can feel your …

Pete Davidson sentenced to community service after car crash in LA

Pete Davidson will have to do community service and go to traffic school after he was charged with reckless driving for crashing his car into a Los Angeles-area home in March. While the incident occurred in California, Davidson may be able to complete his requirements in New York City. nA spokesperson for the Los Angeles …

‘American Idol’ judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie will return next season

ABC announced that “American Idol” judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan will all return for Season 22, along with the show’s veteran host, Ryan Seacrest. The announcement comes just before the reality singing competition kicks off its “Idol Across America” auditions on Aug. 2. The live virtual auditions give singers and musicians the …

Federal Reserve raises key interest rate to highest level in more than 20 years

The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it had raised its key interest rates by another 0.25 points, increasing the federal funds rate range to a 22-year high of 5.25% to 5.5%, the highest level in 22 years. This is the 11th Fed interest rate increase since March 2022. In a statement Wednesday afternoon, the Federal Reserve …

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to tax charges after plea deal falls apart

President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, pleaded not guilty to federal tax charges on Wednesday, after a plea deal fell through during the court hearing amid a dispute between the legal teams over a separate gun-related charge. Biden appeared in court with the intent of pleading guilty, as lawyers deliberated for more than three hours over …

NY Giants and OT Andrew Thomas agree to record-breaking $117.5M extension

The New York Giants and left offensive tackle Andrew Thomas agreed to a record-setting 5-year, $117.5 million contract extension. The contract includes $67 million in guarantees for the 2020 first-round draft pick, the most ever for an offensive lineman. The guaranteed money tops the previous record of $64.1 million received by Baltimore Ravens tackle Ronnie …

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred gets 4-year extension through January 2029

On Wednesday, Major League Baseball voted to extend commissioner Rob Manfred’s contract for 4 years, which will keep him in that position through January 2029. The 64-year-old Manfred had one more season remaining on his previous contract; his latest extension is his second. Seattle Mariners chairman John Stanton, who chaired the meeting that approved Manfred’s …