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
Hillary Trubisky, the wife of Bills backup quarterback Mitch Trubisky, was especially emotional over Buffalo’s decision to part ways with head coach Sean McDermott on Monday, two days after the team’s 33-30 overtime loss to Denver in the divisional round. In a message posted Tuesday on her Instagram Story, Hillary explained she and Trubisky became … Read more
Former “Grey’s Anatomy” star Steven W. Bailey revealed he’s been diagnosed with a rare neuromuscular disorder. The 54-year-old actor, who played bar owner Joe in the first seven seasons of the ABC medical drama, told fans in a lengthy X thread on Friday that he has congenital myasthenia syndrome, or CMS. “I’ve spent years being … Read more
Delays at the airport are often out of your control, but being mindful about what you pack in your carry-on could help you avoid extra checks by the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint. And it turns out that even some of the most common items can get passengers pulled over for a more extensive search. This … Read more
Rob Reiner’s eldest daughter, actress Tracy Reiner, is speaking out after the director and his wife, Michele Reiner, were found stabbed to death inside their LA home on Sunday. Tracy, 61, was adopted by the “All in the Family” actor during his marriage to the late Penny Marshall. The pair were married for 10 years … Read more
Country music duo Maddie & Tae have announced they are taking a break — but assure fans they aren’t breaking up. In a recent interview with People, Maddie Marlow Font and Tae Dye Kerr shared they decided to take a step back from releasing music as a duo, but made clear the separation is not meant to … Read more
Rodney Harrison is quelling any concern his now-viral freeze-up on “Sunday Night Football” sparked. Speaking to MassLive, the two-time Super Bowl champion safety with the Patriots said he was “working on a few hours of sleep” before appearing on NBC’s broadcast of the Commanders-Broncos tilt on Sunday. “I was exhausted working on a few hours … Read more
Cash-strapped Americans are dreaming of a green Christmas as money woes dampen what’s supposed to be the happiest time of the year. A new study has laid bare the dire state of the economy, with a whopping 84% shoppers set to use credit cards to cover costs this holiday season, stricken by soaring prices. The … Read more