Merciless Dodgers release Chris Taylor after letting go of Austin Barnes
Winning two World Series titles and coming through in key moments doesn’t necessarily secure a spot on the Dodgers’ roster. This week, backup catcher Austin Burns found that out the hard way. Then, on Sunday, veteran utility player Chris Taylor faced a similar fate. The Dodgers designated Taylor for assignment after he had played over […]
Workers at 3 NYC Barnes & Noble stores unionize after 2-year push
Burns and Noble Workers from three Big Apple stores that first became the United States to do so on Thursday, according to the union representing them. After a two-year battle of organizing, roughly 200 salespeople, barista, maintenance and other workers signed three-year contracts at the Union Square flagship in Manhattan, the Upper West Side location […]
Coach Rick Barnes of No. 1 Tennessee Says Jesus Is ‘the Most Important Thing in My Life’
The head coach of a top-ranked men's college basketball team said his Christian faith helps keep the sport positive even in the face of criticism. Rick Barnes led Tennessee to the No. 1 ranking in every major basketball poll thanks to an undefeated record and wins over Louisville, Virginia, Baylor, Syracuse, Miami, and Illinois. ESPN […]
Texas teacher Angela Barnes charged with sexual assault of ex-student
A Texas teacher was arrested Monday on suspicion of having an “inappropriate relationship” with a former student over the summer, authorities said. Carroll Middle School educator Angela Burns, 45, is suspected of having a disturbing off-campus affair with a teenage boy between June and July of this year, according to Keller Public Safety and school […]
South Carolina wife, Jessica Barnes, allegedly murdered by husband, Brandon Barnes, two roommates
A South Carolina husband allegedly murdered his wife, dumped her body near a lake with the help of two roommates, and then joined a search party to find her missing wife. Jessica Burns, 20, was last seen on August 1 at her home in Pendleton, South Carolina, with her husband Brandon Burns, roommates Kendall Mims, […]
Barnes & Noble founder Leonard Riggio dies at 83
Leonard Riggio, the founder of Barnes & Noble who built a single bookstore into a national chain, died on Tuesday in New York City at the age of 83, according to the company. A statement from his family said Riggio passed away “after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.” The arrogant Mr. Rizzio's nearly half-century […]
Matt Barnes’ son needs emergency surgery after getting hit by car
Former NBA champion Matt Barnes said his son, Isaiah Barnes, was hit by a car while jogging last Wednesday and required emergency surgery for an appendectomy on Friday. Barnes, 44, shared a photo on Instagram of Isaiah giving the middle finger in his hospital bed. “My kids have had a rough week. They were hit […]
Barnes & Noble’s Book Haul sale offers 50% on popular reads: here’s what you can get
Get up to 50% off all your favorite books. (iStock) Congratulations, book lovers! Barnes & Noble is holding its annual Book salesis offering hundreds of books, including hardcovers, for 50% off. The sale runs through September 2nd and applies to online and in-store purchases. There are sales on books of almost every genre: fiction, science […]
Raptors sign Scottie Barnes to historic $270 million extension
The Raptors are keeping one of the best young players in the NBA for the long term. Toronto is reportedly set to sign guard Scottie Barnes to a five-year, supermax contract worth up to $270 million. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The contract, which Barnes is set to sign on July 6, makes him the highest-paid player […]
Matt Barnes calls out Caitlin Clark’s teammates after shove
While basketball fans debate who was right and who was wrong in the Caitlin Clark and Sky guard Chennedy Carter furore, former NBA player Matt Barnes has been wondering where his Fever star teammate has been all this time. During Saturday’s win over the Sky, Clark was hard fouled away from the ball after Carter […]