Tension has developed between longtime broadcast partners Joe Buck and Troy Aikman over Aikman’s contract situation with ESPN. Front Office Sports reported Wednesday that Buck “broke the ice” on the topic with Aikman on Monday before ESPN’s broadcast of Rams-Bills, and an argument began that ultimately de-escalated. Aikman has not yet received a formal offer … Read more
A classic California diner could soon be reduced to rubble. The future of Mel’s Drive-In in Santa Monica is uncertain as the site’s owners have submitted plans to raze the iconic diner and replace it with a hulking mixed-use building. Plans for the new building call for an eight-story structure with 138 apartments. There will … Read more
Riders traveling on Metrolink trains will have to shell out more money for tickets starting Monday. The commuter rail service increased its fare prices for the first time in 13 years because of “rising operating and maintenance costs, reduced post-pandemic ridership, and declining state and federal funding support,” according to Metrolink. Starting Oct. 5, the … Read more
Get ready to pay more for Canadian imports — and not just maple syrup and hockey sticks. As the trade war between Canada and the US escalates, items like steel, aluminum, wool and lumber will spike in price this week thanks to retaliatory tariffs on over $20 billion worth of goods. The move went into … Read more
This engine must have been really purring. A newborn kitten had the longest ride of its life — traveling 76 miles inside the engine of an SUV. Employees at the Kerrville, Texas, nonprofit Peterson Health were shocked to find the fur baby inside the engine bay of the vehicle, which belonged to their colleague — … Read more
Not the kind of “secrete” ingredient she was looking for. A Brazilian tourist in Italy was shocked and appalled after waitstaff at a restaurant instructed the chef to “spit” in her food as an alleged goof. “I’m still in shock, I can’t believe this happened to me,” victim Maria Clara told local media. The receipt … Read more
A new season has brought out a new look for Erling Haaland, and it didn’t come without candid reactions from his loved ones. The Manchester City star, known for his long blonde locks, dropped a YouTube video and several photos across social media on Sunday, showing off his new short hair hours before the club’s … Read more
Ryan Clark’s ESPN exit is hitting him hard. The ex-NFL defensive back was among the many let go by the Worldwide Leader this week, and he went on his “The Pivot” podcast Friday to discuss what went down. Clark, 46, even teared up at one point during the show as the weight of it all … Read more
Ryan Clark addressed “the madness” of his ESPN firing in a Instagram carousel post Tuesday. The NFL analyst —who reportedly learned he was laid off by the Worldwide Leader during an appearance on Monday’s NFL Live” — shared a “proof of life” message in his first statement since his layoff. “Proof of Life…Before the madness … Read more
Inflation is falling, but your groceries are still expensive. The Consumer Price Index rose 3.5% in June over the past 12 months, cooling from its 4.2% in May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Tuesday. While the index — measuring how much the cost of everyday items changes over time — saw the biggest drop … Read more
Aryna Sabalenka is putting her Wimbledon woes behind her. The world No. 1 women’s singles tennis player jetted off to Greece for a holiday with fiancé Georgios Frangulis following her early exit from the grass court tournament where she lost to Naomi Osaka in the Round of 16. Sabalenka, 28, shared a series of photos on … Read more
A woman attempting to become the first American woman to row solo across the mid-Pacific got an emotional birthday surprise she never saw coming — an entire US Coast Guard crew serenading her with “Happy Birthday” in the middle of the ocean. Kelsey Pfendler was on the 41 day of her journey on the open … Read more
Charles Barkley had something to say about the Game 5 Knicks-Spurs celebrity guest list. Prior to tip-off for the Knicks’ first chance in these NBA Finals to bring home a championship — their first in 53 years — the Hall of Famer and “Inside the NBA” co-host made a comment as the broadcast showcased the … Read more
Charles Barkley didn’t hold back with his criticism of Victor Wembanyama during halftime of Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday night in San Antonio. “Wemby’s in shock right now,” Barkley, the Hall of Famer and “Inside the NBA” analyst, said. “It’s probably been a long time since he got his ass kicked like … Read more
In the summer, studios and exhibitors usually look to bread-and-butter blockbusters to boost business. This year, those sizzling titles include a new “Spider-Man” and Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” So, Hollywood wasn’t exactly obsessing over Focus Features’ springtime “Obsession,” a little indie released May 15 that was made for just $750,000 — less than a one-bedroom … Read more
No matter how much dough you’ve got, everyone hates feeling like they’ve been nickel-and-dimed — the very rich, most of all. Maddeningly, most resorts haven’t noticed. A luxury stay should feel smooth as butter. Signing a chit every time you sneeze isn’t that. It makes you pause and reconsider that second bottle of Chablis by … Read more
Anyone planning to travel to Chicago is in for a shock. Chicago’s City Council unanimously voted to create a Tourism Improvement District and raise hotel the hotel tax on rooms within that district to 19% — the highest in the nation, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. For comparison, Los Angeles hotel taxes are 14%, and the … Read more
Dropping $2,000 a night on a swanky New York City hotel? You’d think breakfast would at least be included when paying a wildly high nightly rate, but think again. In Gotham, even the morning meal comes with a side of sticker shock. It’s a head scratcher that posh hotels charge an arm and a leg … Read more
In parts of the US, asking for grits with your eggs is expected. In others — it’s a nonstarter. A Southern staple, grits are rarely found on breakfast menus in much of the US, particularly in New England. Conversely, New England’s fare of baked beans, fish cakes and corned beef hash could be unappealing to most … Read more
A father was diagnosed with prostate cancer after chalking his nightly bathroom trips up to drinking too much fluid before bed, as reported by SWNS. “I would wake up in the middle of the night and go to the loo a couple of times, but I never thought too much of it,” Ed Matthews, who lives in … Read more