If there is one constant in life, it’s that the Super Bowl will always be on a Sunday and people will always talk about how they wish it was on Saturday. Not only is it a big day for television, it’s also reportedly the second-largest day for food consumption in the U.S., behind Thanksgiving Day. … Read more
DoorDash’s teaser ad says viewers could win “all the snacks” and “every automobile” advertised during all the other Super Bowl commercials. WASHINGTON — DoorDash wants to prove to viewers that it can deliver more than just food. The delivery service is launching a sweepstakes as part of its Super Bowl campaign. The giveaway offers one viewer the … Read more
This year’s Puppy Bowl is the biggest (and dare we say cutest?) yet. NEW YORK — The Puppy Bowl is back this Super Bowl Sunday, and it’s bigger and smaller than ever. The annual matchup between Team Ruff and Team Fluff for the “Lombarky” Trophy will feature more puppies than ever: 131 adorable dogs from 73 … Read more
PARIS, France — Olympic organizers will release tens of thousands of extra tickets for the Paris Games on Thursday, when they will also unveil their medal designs. Tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis, without a lottery. Organizers said that 95% of these new tickets on sale will be for events … Read more
Jalen Green had 30 points to lead the Rockets, who have lost two straight. INDIANAPOLIS — Pascal Siakam scored 29 points and teamed up with T.J. McConnell to spur a third-quarter comeback, sending the Indiana Pacers past the Houston Rockets 132-129 on Tuesday night. McConnell had 17 points and four assists as the Pacers won … Read more
The eight-time All-Star has been a mainstay in Houston’s lineup throughout their championship runs. HOUSTON — The Houston Astros and second baseman Jose Altuve agreed to a five-year contract extension, team general manager Dana Brown announced in a news release sent out on Tuesday. Altuve was heading into the final year of his contract, but … Read more
The Olympic gold medalist will compete in her first competition in nearly eight years. NEW YORK — Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas announced Tuesday she will compete in her first gymnastics competition in nearly eight years later this month, as she sets her sights on making her third Olympic team. Douglas will compete at the … Read more