Rory McIlroy soars into contention at Hero Dubai Desert Classic thanks to spectacular eagle
Rory McIlroy started the day 10 strokes behind leader Cameron Young, but desperately needed a lower round to give himself a chance. He started the round with a birdie, serving as a preview of what was to come. McIlroy then shot an impressive 9-under 63 to tie for the lowest round of the week at […]
Scot Pollard, ex-NBA cult hero, seeking unique heart transplant
Former NBA big man Scott Pollard, who became a cult hero with his funky hairstyle and appearance on Survivor, is in need of a heart transplant. In a new photo shared by his wife, Dawn Pollard, on January 10, the former NBA champion revealed that he is suffering from a hereditary heart problem caused by […]
Cameron Young rides hot putter, goes nuclear to lead Hero Dubai Desert Classic
Cameron Young's putter was as hot as Dubai's summer weather. The 26-year-old American rested on a flat stick Friday to card an 8-under 64, one of the lowest rounds ever at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. He leads the tournament by three strokes over Brits Andy Sullivan and Adrian Mellonk. Poland enters the weekend. “I […]
Judge Denies NYC Subway Hero Daniel Penny’s Request to Dismiss Manslaughter Charges
A New York court has denied Daniel Penny's request to have manslaughter charges dropped in connection with the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man who threatened subway passengers before being subdued by a Marine Corps veteran. Penny, 25, was charged with choking Neely to death on a New York City train in May 2023, […]
Alabama hero locates non-verbal, autistic boy who’d been missing for 2 days: ‘God sent me to do that’
A 4-year-old boy in Alabama has been found alive and in apparently good condition despite spending 50 hours alone in the elements. The man who found the boy claims this was all part of God's plan. Around 12:30 p.m. last Friday, 4-year-old Phoenix Wilkerson, who has been diagnosed with autism and is believed to be […]