People who quit smoking may reduce their risk of developing dementia later in life, according to new research. A team of researchers at a university in China analyzed data from more than 32,000 adults over a 25-year period and found that former smokers had a lower risk of dementia compared to people who continued smoking. The findings were published … Read more
NFL free agent receiver Stefon Diggs fiercely denied a claim that he said dating his ex-girlfriend, rapper Cardi B, was his worst decision in an Instagram comment on Tuesday. The 32-year-old All-Pro, who was released by Patriots this offseason after reaching Super Bowl 2026, responded in the comments of a post by EntertainmentSA, a website … Read more
The stars of ESPN’s “First Take” don’t understand the timing of Mike Vrabel’s counseling decision. The Patriots head coach, embroiled in scandal after Page Six photos showed him and reporter Dianna Russini together at an adults-only resort in Arizona last month, told ESPN on Wednesday he would be missing Day 3 of the 2026 NFL … Read more
After legendary Mets broadcaster Howie Rose announced his retirement Thursday, he took to social media to send a message to fans in Queens. “Seriously, I am absolutely overwhelmed by your kind words and thoughts. I cannot even begin to articulate how deeply you’ve touched me, not just yesterday but over all these years. Let’s have … Read more
Home is like a holiday for Australian actor Chris Hemsworth. Hemsworth, 42, called his move from Hollywood glitz to the Australian Outback the “greatest decision” he’s made after not enjoying his time in Los Angeles. The “Crime 101” star said coming home to “paparazzi and all the sort of the trappings” of the city helped solidify his … Read more
Al Michaels will be returning to the booth for the 2026 NFL season. Amazon Prime Video — where Michaels has been the lead game-caller since 2022 — confirmed his return to Sports Business Journal on Friday, with the 81-year-old insisting that he is “at the top of his game.” “First of all, I feel great,” … Read more
Todd McShay certainly painted a bleak picture of how potential NFL draft picks view the current state of the Jets. The longtime draft analyst predicted during his latest mock draft for The Rings that Oregon quarterback Dante Moore – who has yet to officially declare – will be there for Gang Green at No. 2. … Read more
Bowen Yang is speaking out on his decision to say goodbye to Studio 8H. After seven seasons on “Saturday Night Live,” the actor, 35, confirmed he is leaving the late night show. “I loved working at SNL, and most of all i loved the people. i was there at a time when many things in … Read more
Paul Finebaum is sticking to sports. The ESPN and SEC Network college football analyst told AL.com that he will not run for the U.S. Senate in Alabama on the Republican ticket despite floating the idea of a foray into politics earlier this year. “I have been deeply moved by so many people in Alabama who … Read more
A terrified Long Island mom’s quick-thinking but devastatingly painful choice helped save the life of her toddler son over the summer — and eventually revealed the exceptionally rare condition he suffers from. “Picture breathing through a milkshake straw, then breathing through a regular straw, then trying to breathe through a coffee straw,” Maria Carlin, 36, … Read more
Even in this age of analytics that favors bold fourth-down decision making, Troy Aikman could not understand the Eagles’ controversial decision late Monday night. The ESPN announcer openly questioned head coach Nick Sirianni’s call to go for it on fourth-and-6 with 33 seconds remaining while at the Green Bay 35-yard line and nursing a three-point … Read more
Deborra-Lee Furness is ready to tell her side of the story. Hugh Jackman’s ex-wife has reportedly signed a book deal following their dramatic divorce. “Hugh had heard about Deb’s plans but he didn’t really know until she told him herself during their secret meet–up,” an insider told Women’s Daily, according to the Daily Mail. Deborra-Lee … Read more
Nelly Furtado is quitting performing “for the foreseeable future.” The “Promiscuous” singer, 46, announced her decision in an Instagram post on Friday while celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of her debut album, “Whoa Nelly!” “25 years ago today my first album Whoa, Nelly! was released,” Furtado wrote, sharing a photo of herself in … Read more
Roger Goodell believes Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance is going to be an “exciting and a united moment.” Speaking Wednesday at the Fall League Meeting in New York, the NFL commissioner addressed the controversy that has swirled around the decision to host the Puerto Rican superstar on the game’s biggest stage next February … Read more
“Blue Bloods” fans are finally getting answers about one casting change that came out of the blue. The hit CBS show’s spinoff, “Boston Blue,” premiered on Friday, Oct. 17, and viewers were quick to notice that the original actor who played Sean Reagan, Andrew Terraciano, was replaced by Mika Amonsen. Brandon Margolis, who serves as … Read more
“Heteropessimism” is a trendy buzzword right now, with female writers lamenting the state of straightness in thought pieces and TikTokkers pitting the sexes against one another. And a Wharton professor’s book is being lauded as, according to New York Magazine, “an economist’s take on heteropessimism,” as though more negativity about heterosexuality is what we need. … Read more
LeBron James punked everyone. The Lakers star announced an ad with Hennessy on Tuesday after nearly breaking the internet with his “The Second Decision” teaser Monday on social media. “Well, everyone’s on pins and needles across the country,” an unidentified man says to James while sitting across from him on an empty basketball court. “Ready … Read more
President Trump blasted Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl 2026 halftime performer Monday, calling the decision to tap the Puerto Rican superstar as the February headliner “absolutely ridiculous.” When calling into Newsmax’s “Greg Kelly Reports,” host Greg Kelly asked Trump if viewers should “entertain blowing off the NFL” in the wake of last month’s Super … Read more
LeBron James appears to have seismic news coming Tuesday amid retirement rumors. The Los Angeles Lakers star, who’s entering his 23rd season and turning 41 in December, shared a video on social media saying that “The Second Decision” is coming on Oct. 7 at 12 p.m. ET. “The decision of all decisions,” James wrote, including … Read more
Chili’s is axing some popular items from its kids and dessert menus while also rolling out a new offering aimed at keeping customers satisfied. In late September, customers in the Reddit community r/Chilis expressed concern after a user leaked a photo that appeared to reveal the casual dining chain’s new menu. Notable removals include the Kids Pepperoni … Read more