ESPN is losing more talent. NBA Draft guru Jonathan Givony announced Thursday on social media he was leaving the Worldwide Leader in sports after eight years with the company. Givony explained that he and the company did not see eye-to-eye on his value within ESPN. “My time at ESPN has come to an end. Thanks … Read more
The world’s only active ocean liner will have a front-row seat to the largest peacetime naval gathering in history — one celebrating a milestone anniversary for our nation. Millions of spectators are expected to attend America’s 250th birthday bash in the New York Harbor next summer, and one special ship will have the best view … Read more
The sports world seemed to react with the same amusement that the rest of the internet-connected world did at the viral video of a tech CEO having an alleged affair exposed at a Coldplay concert on Wednesday night at Gillette Stadium. And several professional sports teams have had some fun with the moment, poking fun … Read more
Australia’s medicines watchdog has confirmed it will investigate a report claiming several sunscreens did not offer the sun protection they advertised. Consumer group CHOICE delivered the report last week, claiming it had tested 20 popular SPF50 and SPF50+ sunscreens and found 16 of them fell short of the protection they advertised. Consumer group CHOICE delivered … Read more
What makes a father? Most every living thing has parents, but only a small minority of animals exhibit any degree of paternal care. Almost none approach the amount of male investment in children that characterizes human societies, and some of our closest primate relatives appear to be especially unlike us in this regard. Fatherhood remains … Read more
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said Monday he revoked “a teachable moment” offer to one of the men allegedly involved in the antisemitic sign at one of the company’s bars. The sports media personality explained in a video the new twist that took place. A video of the sign, which read “f— the Jews,” surfaced across social media over … Read more
Jeremy Renner is defending himself against an “insult offer” he claims to have received from Disney. The actor, who played superhero Hawkeye in several Marvel projects, said in a new interview on the “High Performance” podcast that the company approached him to do a second season of the Disney+ series “Hawkeye,” but they offered him half the amount … Read more
Better to be safe than sorry. It’s important to know the safety basics when getting into an Uber or Lyft, like double-checking the car’s license plate and having the driver say your name before getting in. Now, the newest piece of safety advice for passengers is not to accept anything edible from a ride-share driver. … Read more
The police chase that led to Atlanta rapper Young Scooter dying from a freak injury may have been sparked by a fake 911 call about a naked woman being held hostage, according to cops offering a $5,000 reward in the hunt for the mystery caller. The rapper — real name Kenneth Edward Bailey — died … Read more
Eat now — pay later. DoorDash is partnering with Klarna — the buy now, pay later company — to offer customers the opportunity to finance their food and other retail purchases. In the coming months, when customers check out, they will be able to choose a payment option when purchasing groceries, other retail goods and … Read more
Dave Portnoy claims that he was offered an official government position. While questioning how Elon Musk is able to continue as CEO of Tesla while performing his duties with the Department of Government Efficiency under President Donald Trump, Portnoy — the founder and owner of Barstool Sports — revealed that the administration wanted him to … Read more
The Transportation Department has imposed a $2 million penalty on JetBlue Airways for operating four chronically delayed flights on domestic routes — the first time it has imposed such a fine on an airline for the prohibited scheduling practice. USDOT said Friday that as part of a consent agreement with the airline, JetBlue will pay a $1 million fine and … Read more
Deal or no deal? A career coach is sticking her neck out for job applicants, breaking down everything they should look for when considering saying yes to a job offer. Taking to social media, agency recruiter Darci Smith shared all the ways that hiring teams can “suck” by omitting key steps in the important process … Read more
Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk says it has developed a compound that’s shown to be a one-two punch for appetite suppression and weight loss in mice. Ozempic promotes weight loss by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone the body naturally produces after eating, so users feel full for longer. This new potential therapy harnesses the power of GLP-1 … Read more
Just what the doctor ordered? Vitamin patches are designed to deliver nutrients to the bloodstream through the skin — they have become all the rage among people who can’t swallow pills, forget to take them or have digestive issues. One market research firm projected the global vitamin patch industry will grow from $6.6 billion to … Read more
Kate Hudson and her brother, Oliver Hudson, had no interest in having Kurt Russell adopt them when they were kids. During an episode of their “Sibling Revelry” podcast, Oliver revealed that Russell had offered to legally adopt them when he started dating their mother, Goldie Hawn, back in the 1980s. “Kurt came into my life … Read more
Most Americans are feeling a major pinch in their wallets—from the price of eggs to high home prices—and the bottom line comes into sharper view for families with children who want to go to college. The average cost of college in the United States is $38,270 per student per year, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, … Read more
Livvy Dunne raised the stakes in an offer the Pirates made to one lucky person who finds a one-of-one Paul Skenes MLB Debut Patch trading card. The National League franchise made an offer potentially worth millions Friday on social media, including seats behind home plate for 30 years — and then Skenes’ girlfriend added the … Read more
50 Cent claimed he was asked to perform at Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. “I got a call but they wanted me [for] Sunday,” the rapper, 49, said during an interview on “The Breakfast Club” radio show Tuesday. The hosts, including DJ Envy and Charlamagne tha God, brought up the reports … Read more
Record-high steak prices have forced savvy Big Apple restaurateurs to serve cheaper options — like steak frites — to lure cash-conscious diners still craving a red meat fix, Side Dish has learned. The popular French-inspired fare, usually made with a less-expensive cut of steak like hanger or top sirloin, has been popping up alongside pricier … Read more