An ESPN veteran is throwing his support behind Troy Aikman. Michael Wilbon, host of ESPN’s longest-running television program, “Pardon the Interruption,” threw a subtle shot at the Worldwide Leader’s bosses in support of their lead “Monday Night Football” commentator. “You know who calls a game better than Troy Aikman, knuckleheads? Nobody calls a game better … Read more
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld turned the tables on anti-Israel hecklers who attempted to derail his Chicago performance last Friday, mocking the protesters as security removed them from the venue. Viral video from the confrontation shows activists shouting at Seinfeld at the Chicago Theatre, accusing Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza and alleging that American taxpayer dollars … Read more
Dementia diagnoses show no signs of slowing down. While previous studies predicted cases would double by 2060, that date has now moved up by a decade, according to new research. Experts warn that not only is this health crisis moving at an alarming rate, but certain groups may also be more at risk than others … Read more
He’s got a leg up in the dating world. Ezra Frech, the two-time Paralympic gold medalist who has quickly become a fan favorite on “Dancing With the Stars,” is drawing calls to be the next “Bachelor.” Pop culture podcaster Morgan Paige posted an Instagram video in support of the idea, calling Frech the “fresh start” … Read more
An American in Spain has sparked a furious online debate by calling out Europeans for their subpar customer service. Adam Pecoraro, an expat from New York, took to TikTok to share the cardinal cultural lesson living in Europe has taught him: “Nobody in any of these countries gives a flying f–k about anybody else’s time,” … Read more
The Walmart pricing saga continues. Walmart is in the midst of another pricing scandal after Groundwork Collaborative president and CEO Lindsay Owens dropped an explosive exposé outlining — in great detail — a deep dive into the wild world of Walmart patents, where the sociologist and consumer expert claims the retail behemoth collects “troves of … Read more
Legendary broadcaster Mike Breen is walking back a story about LeBron James criticizing Joel Embiid after James called it out as “lies.” “I’m so disappointed how the story was interpreted,” Breen told ESPN. “The whole intent was praising LeBron for already having an impact on the team’s professionalism and accountability, even something so benign as … Read more
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been flexing his style on the football field this season, which has led to a 4-0 record. Purdy’s style off the field isn’t as impressive to 49ers fans. The 26-year-old shared a great story regarding this during an appearance on the 49ers’ “You Got Mail” podcast last week. … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I moved 2,000 miles to be near my daughter and her family. One of my granddaughters, “Libby,” was diagnosed with a medical condition and has put on some weight. I was at my daughter’s and was going to mention my concern for my granddaughter’s weight. Before I could finish, my son-in-law came in, … Read more
For one moviegoer, the horror was in the theater itself. A viral social media video revealed the disgusting conditions of the seats at the AMC movie theater in The Americana at Brand shopping center in Glendale, California. In the shocking clip, the woman walks through the theater and shows an entire row of seats covered … Read more
John Kruk, Phillies announcer overtook John Kruk, national announcer for a moment Thursday night. After Bryce Harper whiffed on a two-strike offering in the eighth inning of Philadelphia’s 6-2 loss in Game 3, the ball scooted away from catcher Drake Baldwin. Harper did not immediately realize that he could run, though, and proceeded to bend … Read more
Legendary NFL coach Mike Tomlin has begun a new career path as an NBC studio analyst. The former Steelers coach would probably prefer to stay out of the spotlight when he’s not working. He surely doesn’t want to be implicated in random accusations his son, Dino, has made against LeBron James. But that’s exactly what … Read more
Jason Kelce has all the wedding receipts. While on the desk for ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown” ahead of the Chiefs-Broncos game, Scott Van Pelt brought up that it would be Travis Kelce’s first game as a married man after tying the knot with Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden on July 3. Van Pelt and … Read more
Common courtesy isn’t always plane and simple — especially at 30,000 feet. A New York City tourist is receiving death threats after asking a fellow airline passenger to help lift her heavy luggage into an overhead bin on a recent flight to Hawaii. Her request — and her seatmate’s alleged “rude as f*** response” — … Read more
Fans of the Giants and Cowboys are excited about opening night, but at least one ESPN personality isn’t feeling the “Sunday Night Football” matchup between the longtime NFC East foes at MetLife Stadium. “I just can’t believe we’ve got to watch Dallas and the Giants on the first Sunday night,” ESPN’s Steve Coughlin told Scott … Read more
Embattled Vogue icon Anna Wintour on Monday issued a fawning statement supporting convicted antisemite pal designer John Galliano — calling him “very courageous’’ after he finally caved to pressure and called off an upcoming Met Gala exhibit starring him. “John’s decision that the exhibition devoted to his work should not take place at this time … Read more
There are a lot of ways to describe when a baseball team drives in a few runs in an inning, and Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay certainly found a unique way to do it after a three-run third inning for the Yanks. José Caballero, Ben Rice and Heliot Ramos all brought in runs during the third … Read more
It’s a touchy subject. A “devoted” 21-year Walmart employee walked into work, allegedly received a hug from a frequent shopper, and was then fired. Kenneth Schmitz, who goes by Kenny, has been working at the Manitowoc Walmart location in Wisconsin for over 20 years. He recently celebrated his 21st anniversary back in May when a … Read more
One of the world’s newest ultra-luxury hotels is facing a public relations nightmare just days after opening, after allegedly canceling a prominent travel YouTuber’s $6,000-a-night reservation at the last minute, refusing to let him speak to management and calling the police when he showed up to check in. Ryan Walker, who has over 135,000 YouTube … Read more
Sometimes things just slip out of your mouth that you immediately regret. And that was the case for Keith Hernandez on Tuesday night. While discussing the new-look, post-trade deadline Mets’ roster before a win over the Guardians, the longtime analyst referred to the players the team traded as “garbage.” “They definitely shuffled,” Hernandez said on … Read more