Sly Stone, a pioneer of funk music and leader of the Family Stone, passes away at 82.
Sly Stone Passes Away at 82 Sly Stone, the influential leader of Sly and the Family Stone, has died at the age of 82 after a prolonged battle with COPD, a severe lung condition. His family announced his passing, sharing the news with sadness. In a heartfelt statement, they expressed, “It is with profound sadness […]
DJ Funk, trailblazing Chicago ‘ghetto house’ producer, dead at 54
DJ Funk, a Chicago-born musician and producer who created the “Ghetto House,” passed away at the age of 54. Funk, Charles Chambers, had “brutally” fought Stage 4 cancer before his death, said the family-organized Gofundme page. “RIP DJ Funk” written by his fellow former collaborator DJ Slugo Instagram Reel He is listening to funk music […]
Mets still control own destiny if they can halt untimely funk in time
MILWAUKEE — The Mets are losing an important game here, but at least they're getting some useful information. The most obvious knowledge they've gleaned so far is this: If they're lucky enough to qualify for the playoffs, and yes, even if they don't win a single time on this trip. Best to avoid Brewers – […]
Jets’ Tyler Conklin snaps out of early-season funk
It felt like it was just a matter of time. Tyler Conklin is a pass-catching tight end who has been one of the Jets' most reliable and most productive pass-catchers over the past two seasons. Those numbers were expected to be even higher this year with a healthy Aaron Rodgers throwing the ball to him. […]
The unorthodox way the Guardians ended their hitting funk
It may not have been Jason Giambi’s golden thong, but the Guardians ended their hitless streak with an unconventional approach on Saturday. The Guardians canceled traditional batting practice and instead held a home run derby and batting game. Guardian radio announcer Tom Hamilton reported. The change reinvigorated the offense, and Cleveland recorded its highest score […]
‘Full Swing’ funk behind him, Joel Dahmen surprises at Players Championship
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Joel Dahmen wants everyone who goes out of his way to support him to say, “Okay, Joel,” he’s fine, and thank you. Darman was unable to win the Players Championship on Sunday at TPC Sawgrass. But he had a very good week, shooting a 74 in the opening round to […]
FUNK: Stand Your Ground Laws Don’t Mean You Can Fire Blindly Into A Crowd
A jubilant, raucous February 14 celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory attended by nearly 1 million fans turned violent. confused by a hail of gunfire and bullets outside Kansas City’s historic Union Station. When the smoke cleared, one of the women, who was watching the event with her family, was found dead. […]
Rangers trying to break power-play funk after lineup change didn’t work
Despite the talent and precision that propelled the unit to No. 1 overall rankings earlier this season, and even though the team is currently on a five-game winning streak, Peter Laviolette has helped the Rangers solve a suddenly ineffective power play. I understand what I need to do. And he fully believes they will. The […]
Mikal Bridges looks lost in middle of his extended Nets funk
Sample sizes aren't that small anymore. A few bad games have lingered for Mikal Bridges, and so far he hasn't been able to snap out of it without making shots. Even in Friday's elation and funk-filled win over the Thunder, the talented wing the Nets hope to build upon often looked lost. Despite four turnovers, […]