Michael Madsen, our beloved torturer Mr. Blonde, has departed from us too soon

Remembering Michael Madsen I met Michael Madsen once during the spring of 2008. He was in New York City for the premiere of a film he did with the renowned French director Olivier Assayas. I was one of the few critics who had given it a fair review when it played at Cannes the year […]
Raphinha, who nearly departed, guides Barcelona to the brink of a coveted title.

Barcelona Triumphs in the Latest El Clásico Barcelona didn’t quite land the player they had their eyes on but still managed to find success. It was another thrilling afternoon marked by a Clásico, where their captain, Rafael Diaz Belloli, rallied the team in Montjuïc. With arms raised and members wrapped in blue bandages, the crowd […]
Former ESPN Commentator Who Departed Over Lack of Progressiveness Comes Back for One Final Outrageous Speech

Kate Fagan is definitely making waves. In late May, ESPN’s “Around the Corner” will air its final episodes. This means the panelists are wrapping up their time on the show. One of those panelists is Kate Fagan, who had her last appearance on Thursday in “Around the Horn.” Fagan, a writer and reporter, also played […]
Friday Question: Which athlete departed from your team and hurt you?

There’s a unique kind of pain that comes from watching your team lose a championship—worse still is watching a beloved athlete depart. It’s a collective heartbreak, especially when it feels like they’re leaving the team for good. It’s more than just the players moving on; it’s about the dreams that never came to fruition, the […]
Outmigration cost California $24B in departed incomes as poorer people move in

(The Center Square) – Outmigration to other states cost California $24 billion in outgoing personal incomes across 2021 and 2022, according to new IRS data. Departing Californians were significantly wealthier and more likely to have children or spouses than incoming Americans, suggesting wealthy families are leaving the state as poorer individuals come to seek their […]
Bottom-Of-The-Barrel Carolina Panthers Replace Departed Pass Rusher With Salty Vet Jadeveon Clowney

The Carolina Panthers signed pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney to a two-year, $20 million deal Wednesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal could be worth up to $24 million, Schefter noted. Compensation update: Panthers are giving Jadeveon Clowney a two-year, $20 million deal worth up to $24 million, per sources. https://t.co/qRAd9w8W6D — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) […]