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The Rise Of The Super Bowl: How Michael Jackson, Elvis Presto & The Apple Mac Changed The Face Of The Halftime Show Forever
An article for Deadline traces the evolution of the Super Bowl halftime show, from its modest origins with university marching bands in 1967 to the elaborate, star-studded productions of today. It uses this year’s performance by Bad Bunny, which drew 124.9 million viewers and nine Emmy nominations, as a springboard to examine how the show…
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Real Madrid make Vinicius Jr improved contract offer
Real Madrid make Vinicius Jr an improved contract offer as they look to keep the Brazil winger at the Bernabeu.
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Stephen A. Smith knocks WNBA coach for backing trans athletes: ‘Irresponsible’
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith on Tuesday heavily criticized a WNBA coach over a shirt she wore courtside that said, “Trans Kids Belong.” In a game Sunday against the Indiana Fever, Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve wore the shirt following comments made by Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, where the Indiana player said she wants…
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Mass shooting leaves multiple dead in rural North Carolina community
A shooting in the secluded Prospect Hill area of Caswell County, North Carolina, left three members of the same family dead and another person hospitalised, according to Daily Mail reporting. The attack shocked the small, rural community, raising fresh questions about safety and emergency response in isolated areas of the state. Beyond confirming the family…
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Ryder Cup stars join Irish Open field
Ryder Cup stars including Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Patrick Reed and Robert MacIntyre are among the big names confirmed for this year’s Irish Open, to be held at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg from 9-13 September. McIlroy returns as defending champion, headlining a strong field that underlines the tournament’s growing prestige on…
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Cleveland’s new WNBA team rejects ‘Lady Cavaliers’ identity in unveiling of name, color scheme
Cleveland’s WNBA expansion franchise has unveiled its official identity, choosing the name “Cleveland Sirens” over the widely anticipated “Lady Cavaliers” moniker that many had expected given the city’s link to the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers. The reveal, which included the team’s new logo and colour scheme, marks a symbolic step in building a distinct brand for…
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Progressive El-Sayed narrowly wins Michigan Senate primary
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat, has won Michigan’s closely fought Democratic Senate primary, narrowly beating the more moderate candidate Stevens. The tight margin underlined ongoing tensions between progressive and moderate factions within the state’s Democratic Party. His victory sets up a general election contest against Republican Mike Rogers, in a race both parties regard as…
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Rockets ease past Phoenix to take top-spot
Trent Rockets moved to the top of The Hundred Women’s table after a comfortable six-wicket victory over Birmingham Phoenix, boosted by a strong batting display. The win marks an important step for the Rockets as they push for a place in the knockout stages of the competition. Sophia Dunkley led the way with the bat,…
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Buttler breaks T20 runs record in Super Giants win
Jos Buttler became the all-time leading run-scorer in T20 cricket as Manchester Super Giants beat Welsh Fire by nine wickets in The Hundred at Old Trafford. The England batter passed Kieron Pollard’s previous record of 14,803 runs by hitting three consecutive sixes off Marco Jansen, before finishing unbeaten with back-to-back sixes off Lockie Ferguson, a…
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El-Sayed zeroes in on Rogers after Michigan Senate primary win
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed immediately zeroed in on Republican Mike Rogers, calling the former House lawmaker a carpetbagger and “corporate sellout” after clinching the Democratic primary nod in the marquee Michigan Senate race. “Mike’s a guy who spent 14 years in Congress with one goal: to figure out how to cash out the day he left,”…