Shams Charania isn’t filling the boots left behind by Adrian Wojnarowski, according to Doc Rivers. The Bucks’ coach wasn’t too keen on ESPN’s NBA insider’s latest reporting about his struggling Milwaukee squad, which is embroiled in controversy over the status of star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and how his coach has handled things. Charania reported that … Read more
The root of the problem? Marketed to the sober-curious as a squeaky-clean swap for alcohol, one drink additive is the culprit behind a massive spike in poison reports between 2011 and 2025, according to a new study out of the University of Virginia. Kava, a tropical plant native to the Pacific Islands, has been used … Read more
Duke radio broadcaster David Shumate encapsulated the school’s fans with his call of UConn’s heartbreaking defeat of the Blue Devils in the Elite Eight. Shumate sounded deflated when UConn’s Braylon Mullins hit a deep 3-pointer in the closing seconds to hand the Huskies a 73-72 win, and then he called for a technical foul on … Read more
Manspreader, or manchild? Some might say they’re one and the same — like this female airline passenger who posted a picture of herself squished in the middle seat between two gents who did not keep their legs to their assigned areas. Posted on Threads under the username @nadiahhollidayrealtor, the woman, Nadia Holliday, shared the maddening … Read more
Howie Rose announced he is retiring at the end of the 2026 Mets season. The longtime broadcaster has been behind the mic for a myriad of signature sports moments across Mets, Rangers and Islanders games. Here are eight of his best calls. 1. Stéphane Matteau’s double-overtime game-winning goal in Game 7 of the 1994 Eastern … Read more
Billy Bob Thornton has a theory about why Taylor Sheridan isn’t being recognized at award shows. “I think a lot of it’s political. I really do,” the “Landman” star, 70, said in a new interview with Variety. “I think some people assume Taylor is some sort of right-wing guy or something, and he’s really not.” … Read more
Stephen A. Smith mistakenly referred to Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk as Charlie Kirk on Tuesday. Smith was talking about Kirk’s big game in the Texans’ 30-6 playoff win over the Pittsburgh Steelers during ESPN’s “First Take” when he had a slip of the tongue. “We saw Charlie Kirk catch eight receptions for 144 … Read more
Michael Kay took exception to some of Pat McAfee’s criticisms of traditional sports journalism during his radio show, pushing back on the popular ESPN talk host’s comments, calling sports journalists “curmudgeon bums” who hate sports. All of it stems back to the viral moment between Jaguars head coach Liam Coen and the Jacksonville Free Press’ … Read more
Steve Zahn insists he never came close to playing Walter White. During a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Zahn, 58, disputed Bryan Cranston’s claim in his 2016 memoir, “A Life in Parts,” that Zahn was in the running for Cranston’s iconic role in “Breaking Bad.” “No,” Zahn simply replied when asked about the casting rumor. … Read more
As Americans look for a fresh start in 2026, Dr. Drew Pinsky says the country’s approach to addiction is drifting further from what actually works. Every January, many Americans look to reset their lives with enough discipline and a plan. For people who repeatedly promise themselves this will be the year they quit whatever they might be … Read more
All King Charles III seems to want for Christmas, after all the turmoil he’s endured this year, is a “digital detox.” After the British royal family stepped out for its annual Christmas Day church outing, it gathered around the television to watch the monarch’s Christmas broadcast. The speech was filmed earlier this month inside the Lady … Read more
Ethan Hawke called celebrity a “poison” for a young actor’s brain. The actor, 55, sat down for “The Joe Rogan Experience” to talk about his start in Hollywood as a young man, as well as to reflect on the psychological effect of becoming famous at a young age. “I think celebrity is like a tiny … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My parents were married for 50 years. My dad remarried a nice lady a year after Mom died. Within two months of meeting her, they were engaged. Dad made more than a few missteps, including announcing the engagement on Facebook before informing Mom’s sister, inviting the new wife to Mom’s delayed out-of-town memorial … Read more
Steven Ramm is dumbfounded by Sage Ahrens-Nichols and Kristina Mills’s latest tribal council decision on “Survivor 49.” During Wednesday’s episode, the trio got the upper hand over opposing alliance Savannah Louie, Rizo Velovic and Sophi Balerdi when Balerdi misplayed her Knowledge Is Power advantage and Ramm used his Block-a-Vote advantage against Louie. However, Ramm was … Read more
Another sports personality has punched back at “Muhammad Kellerman.” Just days after Stephen A. Smith spurned former “First Take” partner Max Kellerman for his explosive tell-all interview on the “Bill Simmons Podcast,” Mike Francesca rebuffed Kellerman’s claim that he was in line to join the radio host at WFAN following his split from “Mike and … Read more
He didn’t love it. Rapper Busta Rhymes (nee Trevor George Smith Jr., ) clapped back at a troll during a recent event — and it was all caught on camera. The “I Love It” rapper, 53, appeared at Art Basel Miami over the weekend and paused to take a photo with a Gen-Z TikTok influencer. The exchange … Read more
Kelsey Grammer thinks President Donald Trump is “one of the greatest presidents we’ve ever had.” Earlier Saturday, Trump awarded the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees with their medals in the Oval Office. After the ceremony, the State Department Kennedy Center Honors medal presentation dinner was held. This year’s recipients are Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, George Strait, Michael Crawford, and … Read more
Aidan Hutchinson’s mom couldn’t help but respond to a rumor circulating online that the Lions defensive end is engaged. Melissa Hutchinson — who caught the attention of fans at the 2022 NFL Draft when Detroit selected her son second overall out of Michigan — reposted what appeared to be an AI image of Aidan and a woman wearing … Read more
Paul Finebaum said it was “terribly unfair” for ESPN colleague Stephen A. Smith to make the debate surrounding Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin’s future “racial” by insinuating that black players don’t want to go to Oxford, Miss. Smith took that stance on Wednesday’s episode of “First Take” during a discussion with Finebaum, Chris “Mad Dog” … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband of 4 1/2 years had an old girlfriend he was on and off with for 15 years. She passed away while he was in prison. We got married three months after he was released. The thing is, when he sleeps, almost every night, he says her name and how much he … Read more