Matty Johns sure NRL’s physical game will convert Americans to fans
LAS VEGAS — You can forgive Matty Johns if he’s a little pissed off about wanting to wear a uniform at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday. Australia’s National Rugby League will begin the season with a unique overseas double-header featuring four members of the team. marquee team. Johns, a 52-year-old media personality and television presenter, talks […]
Islanders need to convert extra chances under Patrick Roy into goals
In the eight games since Patrick Roy took over as head coach, the Islanders have looked like the better team. They have more control over the puck. They had a higher percentage of expected goals, dangerous chances and actual goals at 5-on-5 than they did under coach Lane Lambert. They look like they are trying […]
School district plans to convert special-needs school into ‘migrant resettlement’ facility, county commissioner warns
North Carolina school districts are planning to close special education schools and turn them into “startup schools,” new Hanover County Commissioner Dane Scalise warned Thursday. New Hanover County Schools announced in November that it plans to close Career Readiness Academy in Mosley, which serves students with special needs. At last week's meeting, the NHC Board […]
Raskin says Trump tried to convert presidency into ‘moneymaking enterprise’
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said on Sunday that former President Trump received nearly $8 million from foreign governments during his presidency after House Democrats revealed that Trump received nearly $8 million from foreign governments during his presidency. He accused the House of trying to turn it into a “money-making enterprise.” “So Donald Trump did something […]