NEW YORK – The release of “Dune: Part Two,” one of the fall’s most anticipated films, has been postponed from November until next year, Warner Bros. confirmed Thursday. Denis Villeneuve’s science-fiction sequel had been set to open Nov. 3, but will instead land in theaters March 15 next year. With the actors strike entering its … Read more
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – Jerome Kapp went from undrafted rookie wide receiver to social media sensation after doing his best Eminem impression. And the New York Jets wide receiver’s performance on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” even got the rap superstar’s attention. Eminem posted a “salute” emoji on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, on Thursday … Read more
This is the third time Mavs Gaming has won the No. 1 pick. SAN ANTONIO — After the San Antonio Spurs won the NBA 2023 Draft Lottery, another Texas team has also won the rights to a top pick. This time it’s in the esports space. The NBA 2K League announced that Mavs Gaming won … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs are making Auston Matthews the NHL’s highest paid player and still getting great value. TORONTO, ON — The Toronto Maple Leafs announced a four-year, $53 million contract extension for franchise center Auston Matthews on Wednesday. The deal kicks in next summer and will keep him in blue and white through the 2027-28 … Read more
LOS ANGELES – Fran Drescher believes that the walkouts that have shut down Hollywood are about something much bigger than the actors union she leads, or the writers striking alongside them, or the entertainment industry. Drescher told The Associated Press the moment is about the entire world of work, and a larger stand against corporate … Read more
This is the second tear for Ohtani, who didn’t pitch for the Angels in 2019 as he recovered from Tommy John surgery. ANAHEIM, Calif. — Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse for the Los Angeles Angels, Wednesday happened. Not only were the Angels swept in a doubleheader at home by the Cincinnati Reds, … Read more
Digital technology is allowing some college athletes to get paid by their fans without having to do very much in return. STORRS, Conn. — Two years after the NCAA cleared the way for college athletes to earn money off their fame and celebrity, digital technology is allowing some of them to get paid by their … Read more