Olivia Nuzzi’s ex-fiancé to take leave of absence from Politico after being accused of blackmail amid RFK Jr. affair
Political writer Ryan Rizza is taking a leave of absence from Politico after being accused of launching a campaign of harassment and extortion against his ex-fiancée, star New York magazine reporter Olivia Nuzzi, his employer announced Tuesday night. Mr. Rizza, a co-author of the media outlet's popular Playbook, and Politico executives said he had resigned […]
Sheryl Swoopes explains mysterious broadcast absence with Caitlin Clark game amid awkward history
WNBA Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes addressed her controversial absence from the broadcast booth at a Dallas Wings game featuring Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever earlier this year. Swoopes has been harshly critical of Clark, sometimes drawing backlash from the WNBA and fellow media outlets such as Stephen A. Smith and Nancy Lieberman. Swoopes […]
Pentagon says it can ‘walk and chew gum at same time’ when asked about absence of carrier in Pacific
When asked how long the Pentagon might go without deploying an aircraft carrier force to the Indo-Pacific, he insisted “you can walk and chew gum at the same time.” Pentagon spokesman Rear Adm. Pat Ryder was asked by Fox News' Jennifer Griffin on Tuesday how long the department expects the Indo-Pacific region to remain without […]
Yankees’ Oswaldo Cabrera steps up in Jazz Chisholm’s absence
DETROIT — Oswaldo Cabrera continues to hit. Cabrera had two of the team’s four hits on a generally subdued day in a 4-0 loss to the Tigers, and he also showed some strength at third base and continued to thrive as a utility player when called upon. With Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the disabled list […]
Tyrone Taylor helping Mets survive Starling Marte’s absence
SEATTLE — Starling Marte was a key part of the Mets’ lineup until he was placed on the disabled list in late June with right knee soreness. More than six weeks later, Marte remains sidelined — he’s rehabbing in the minor leagues and is scheduled to report to Double-A Binghamton on Sunday — but the […]
Lawmakers on Trump assassination task force share rare bipartisan ‘commitment’; omitted reps question absence
After House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, nominated candidates to serve on the Trump Assassination Attempt Task Force, committee members expressed a bipartisan desire to determine how the historic tragedy happened in the first place. Rep. Mike Kelly, a Pennsylvania Republican whose district includes the Butler Farm Show […]
Vice President Kamala Harris’ absence at Netanyahu speech not without precedent
Vice President Kamala Harris announced that instead of co-chairing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to a joint session of Congress, she will attend a planned event in Indiana, the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Grand Boule in Indianapolis. Because it is a joint meeting The Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate […]
Aaron Rodgers blames ‘deceiving’ language on unexcused Jets absence
Aaron Rodgers’ math tells us that 10 is greater than 2. Rodgers downplayed the furor surrounding his personal trip to Egypt and his decision to miss the Jets’ mandatory minicamp in June. The two-day minicamp will operate with very similar rules and practice drills to the 10 previous voluntary OTAs (the Jets have only held […]
England wrap up T20 series win over New Zealand in Knight’s absence | England women’s cricket team
England wrapped up their T20 series against New Zealand in Canterbury on Thursday with a tense six-wicket win in the final over to take a 3-0 lead with two matches remaining despite coach John Lewis’ controversial decision to rest captain Heather Knight. Alice Capsey made a career-best 67 for no runs after her lbw decision […]
Starling Marte’s injury progress has slowed as Mets absence lingers
While the development of one Mets outfielder has slowed, another Mets outfield prospect is returning to the field. Manager Carlos Mendoza said Starling Marte’s latest MRI showed “improvement” but not enough to allow the 35-year-old to resume baseball activities. Marte, who had been sidelined for about three weeks with a bone bruise in his right […]