NBA rescinds 16th technical foul of season against Lakers’ Luka Dončić, avoiding 1-game suspension

Lakers star Luka Dončić will remain available for Los Angeles, after the NBA reversed his 16th technical foul, wiping out what would have triggered an automatic one-game suspension. The call came during Saturday’s narrow win over the Orlando Magic, when Dončić and center Goga Bitadze were both hit with technicals following a heated exchange. After …

Beloved NHL Reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children killed in Minnesota house fire

The hockey community is mourning the tragic loss of beloved NHL reporter Jessi Pierce, who died alongside her three young children in a house fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Emergency crews responded early Saturday morning after neighbors reported flames coming through the roof of a single-family home. Firefighters arrived to find the residence fully …

Beloved NHL Reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children killed in Minnesota house fire

The hockey community is mourning the tragic loss of beloved NHL reporter Jessi Pierce, who died alongside her three young children in a house fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Emergency crews responded early Saturday morning after neighbors reported flames coming through the roof of a single-family home. Firefighters arrived to find the residence fully …

Craig Morgan, Randy Travis to headline Country Cruising 2027

The seventh edition of ‘Country Cruising’ will set sail next Spring 2027. Country Cruising embarks on its seventh voyage from Tampa, FL, April 11-18, 2027, featuring Randy Travis and his “More Life Tour,” Craig Morgan, Paul Overstreet, and James Dupré. Whey Jennings, Dirty Grass Soul, and Chad Bushnell are also among the initial performers. The …

Jon Pardi and Hudson Westbrook to headline Bulls, Bands & Barrels Summer Jam at Thunder Ridge

Thunder Ridge Nature Arena will host the ‘Bulls, Bands, & Barrels Summer Jam’ this June, a two-night festival blending live country music with high-energy Western sports. Scheduled for June 26–27, 2026, the event—officially titled ‘Bass Pro Shops Presents Bulls, Bands, & Barrels Summer Jam’—will feature performances from major country artists alongside rodeo-style competitions. Jon Pardi …

‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ renewed for two more seasons

Drew Barrymore’s daytime talk show will remain on the air for at least two more years, after landing a two-season renewal that extends the program through the 2027–28 television season. The announcement was shared on the show’s official social media: “We’re so excited to announce that we’ve been renewed for not one, but TWO more …

Jack Black returning to host ‘SNL’ with Jack White as musical guest on April 4th episode

NBC long-running sketch show ‘Saturday Night Live’ announced on social media that Jack Black will return to host the April 4 episode, with rock musician Jack White appearing as the musical guest. The appearance marks Black’s fifth time hosting the NBC comedy series, putting him in the show’s well-known five-timers club. His return comes less …

Nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Sec’y of Homeland Security advances after narrow committee vote

Sen. Markwayne Mullin is one step nearer to becoming the next head of the Department of Homeland Security after the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee narrowly approved his nomination on Thursday. The panel voted 8–7 to advance President Donald Trump’s pick, sending the Oklahoma Republican’s nomination to the full Senate for a final …

Missing University of Alabama student on spring break in Barcelona is found dead

Update: Authorities announced on Thursday that University of Alabama student James “Jimmy” Gracey, 20, who was reported missing in Barcelona, Spain while on spring break, has been found dead. A representative from the Barcelona police said in a statement to CNN that the body of Gracey of Elmhurst, Ill. was found on Somorrostro beach near …

Vikings bolster QB depth with return of veteran Carson Wentz on one-year deal

The Minnesota Vikings have brought back veteran quarterback Carson Wentz on a one-year contract, reinforcing a reshaped quarterback group ahead of a pivotal season. Wentz, 33, returns after making five starts for Minnesota last year, stepping in when J.J. McCarthy went down with an ankle injury early in the season. He led the team to …