Washington Commanders fire head coach Ron Rivera after four seasons

The Washington Commanders fired head coach Ron Rivera on Monday, following a 4-13 campaign in 2023. The Commanders hired former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers and former Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman as advisers in their search for a new head coach. Rivera’s ouster followed new principal owner Josh Harris’ first season …

Tiger Woods and Nike end partnership after 27 years

Tiger Woods and Nike have ended their 27-year partnership, they announced Monday. The golf legend signed with the sports brand in 1996, the year he turned professional. Woods earned more than $120 million in prize money on the PGA Tour since turning professional. Woods said in a statement posted on his social media accounts: “Over …

Jon Pardi and wife Summer expecting their second child together

Jon Pardi and his wife, Summer, are expecting their second child, with Summer posting the news via social media: “Good thing we have that extra guest room we can’t wait to fill this home with all of the love from our little family of four.” The video reel featured the couple and their 11-month-old daughter, …

Gabby Barrett shares ballad co-written with Miranda Lambert, “You’re My Texas”

Gabby Barrett has dropped her new ballad that she co-wrote with Miranda Lambert and Hillary Lindsey. The song, “You’re My Texas,” is the latest track released from Barrett’s highly-anticipated sophomore album, Chapter & Verse. Barrett surprised her fans when she posted a snippet of the instrumental introduction to the song on Instagram, and announced in …

Lena Dunham rom-com series ‘Too Much’ coming to Netflix

Netflix announced that it is developing the romantic comedy series Too Much, from Lena Dunham. Too Much, from Dunham and her husband Luis Felber, stars Megan Stalter (Hacks) and Will Sharpe (The White Lotus). Deadline confirmed that production will begin in the United Kingdom in 2024. The streaming service posted on X:  “A new rom-com series …

See Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix in new photos from the film ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’

New photos of Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix have been released from the highly-anticipated Joker: Folie à Deux, with director Todd Phillips posting on social media: “Wishing everyone a happy holiday and a beautiful new year. Oct 2024 #Joker2” Phillips revealed new photos of Gaga (as Harley Quinn) and Phoenix (as the Joker); the first image …

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin criticized after failing to notify White House of hospitalization

The U.S. Defense Department has acknowledged that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since Monday due to complications following a minor elective medical procedure. According to a statement from his press secretary, Austin had been admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Austin, 70, spent 41 years in the military, retiring as a …

Congress announces spending deal as shutdown looms

House and Senate leaders announced on Sunday a $1.59 trillion spending deal for government funding in 2024, tentatively averting a potential shutdown later this month. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer shared that the agreement includes $886 billion in defense spending and $704 billion in non-defense spending. Johnson’s and Schumer’s agreement reduces …

Golden State Warriors’ Chris Paul expected to miss 4-6 weeks with hand fracture

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul is expected to miss four to six weeks after undergoing surgery on his left hand. Paul suffered a fractured hand on Friday during the Warriors’ 113-109 victory against the Detroit Pistons at home. After the game, Golden State revealed that Paul was scheduled to …

Buccaneers clinch third straight NFC South title with win vs. Panthers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured their third consecutive NFC South title after Sunday’s 9-0 win over the Carolina Panthers. Tampa Bay (9-8) entered Sunday’s game in a do-or-die situation, with the win clinching a playoff spot, and a loss resulting in elimination. Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals, while Bryce Young finished 11 of 18 …