The findings of the two-year-long independent inquiry into cricket in the UK have surprised even those familiar with the racism and sexism that infect the sport. The report, which is based on evidence provided by over 4,000 male and female players, coaches, administrators, and fans, not only solidifies the notion that racism and sexism are…
An Amber Alert was issued for 2-year-old Wynter Smith out of Lansing early Monday morning. The child is believed to be with 28-year-old Rashad Maleek TricePolice say Trice drives a white 2013 Chevrolet Impala with the license plate DZS0492 and is known to have ties to Detroit. The Lansing Police Department posted Smith & Trice’s…
Madonna has postponed her “Celebration” world tour after a trip to a New York City intensive care unit to treat a bacterial infection. The upcoming 40th anniversary tour was set to begin in Vancouver, British Columbia, on July 15 and play two nights at Boston’s TD Garden Aug. 30-31. In a statement from Madonna’s manager,…
CHICAGO — Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan was missing from manager Terry Francona’s starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Cubs as he deals with a sore left shoulder suffered late in Saturday’s 6-0 Cleveland victory. It was the second game Kwan missed in the series after appearing in each of the team’s first 80…
Michael Imperioli is among many actors in Hollywood speaking out against the Supreme Court, with the “Sopranos” star making a statement against the group’s ruling in favor of a Christian web designer who sought legal protection to discriminate against same-sex marriages due to her religious beliefs. Imperioli shared a screenshot of a news story about…
Now, on the day that the All Star Game reserves are to be announced, I’m here to tell you why that if the White Sox only have the required one All-Star, the person going to Seattle is obvious. Remember the article on bWAR I did that showed that the White Sox are allergic to greatness?…
He answered to “Pops,” “Satchmo,” and “Louie.” But he called himself Louis. Documentary filmmaker Sacha Jenkins and jazz pianist Jason Moran have been immersed in Louis Armstrong’s recordings and artifacts for years. They go with “Louis” as well. “Yeah, man. I have too much respect for that guy,” said Jenkins. Moran is the curator of…
Free agent Eric Gordon has agreed to a two-year deal — including a player option — with the Phoenix Suns, his agents, Aaron Mintz and Steven Heumann of CAA Sports, told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Sunday. The deal is for $6 million over the two years, sources told ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Gordon, 34, became a…
Rick Froberg’s voice was the ideal mix of snarl and shrill. Among male punk vocalists, some had the back-of-the-throat resonance of a Joey Ramone or the guttural depth of numerous hardcore bands. But Froberg’s voice was unmistakable — not trying to sound tough on purpose, it just ended up that way. The voice that somehow…
The first of four supermoons to rise in 2023, July’s lunar display will appear to be brighter in the night sky than any other full moon event that has occurred this year. The full moon will rise on Monday, July 3, and reach peak illumination below the horizon at 7:39 a.m. ET, according to The…