Islanders hoping stars can help prevent season from slipping away
TORONTO — Three months ago, Mathew Barzal wondered what he could do on the top line with Bo Horvat and Anthony Duclair, what heights this trio would take the Islanders, and how he'll represent Canada in February. I was imagining what it would be like to play. It took just five games of the season […]
The NBA Cup is hoping to avoid becoming Las Vegas’ latest shallow cover act
Las Vegas — Many things in Las Vegas are fake or replicas of better ones. No one would confuse a strip version of the Eiffel Tower or the Empire State Building for the real thing. That inauthenticity is part of its charm. The city serves as one of the world's biggest tourist attractions because there […]
Canada: Country Outlaws Another 324 Firearm Varieties, Hoping To Donate Weapons To Ukraine
Dominic LeBlanc, newly appointed Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, speaks at a press conference in Ottawa, Canada, October 26, 2021 (Photo by Lars Hagberg/AFP) (Photo by LARS HAGBERG/AFP via Getty Images) OAN Staff Brooke Mallory6:26 PM – Monday, December 9, 2024 Canadian authorities announced Thursday that the country will ban an additional 324 […]
Alexis Lafreniere hoping to find breakout Rangers form with old line
For Alexis Lafreniere, the start of the 2024-25 season was an extension of last year. He scored a career-high 57 points in at least one of six of the first seven games. He signed a seven-year contract, ensuring he remains a key part of Rangers' core for the future. There was plenty of continuity for […]
Nets were hoping Ben Simmons would push offense, but he hasn’t
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Nets coach Jordi Fernandez said early in the season that he expected Ben Simmons to be aggressive and shoot double-digits every night. So far, Simmons has never achieved his goal. Simmons is coming off a second hip surgery and has declared himself healthy for the first time in years, which begs the […]
From Maine to Florida, ‘quiet travel’ destinations for those hoping to disconnect from life
“Quiet travel” is trending among vacationers this year, as more Americans choose to distance themselves from technology and prioritize rest, relaxation, and connection with nature. Whether you want to explore the big city and discover its peaceful side, or spend endless hours in the tranquility of the mountains, here are the best US destinations for […]
Carlos Sainz Jr. and Ferrari hoping to capitalize in Las Vegas GP as they chase McLaren
The main storyline when the Las Vegas Grand Prix grid arrived in Sin City was the battle for the F1 Drivers' Championship. Max Verstappen is on the brink of winning his fourth consecutive title, and the main theme this week is whether he can fend off Lando Norris in that clash, or whether the McLaren […]
Las Vegas Grand Prix: Alpine hoping to hold on to P6 in the F1 Constructors’ standings
The 2024 F1 season could not have started worse for Alpine. The team's 2024 challenger, A524, was overweight and lagged behind the team in preseason testing. Those fears became reality at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, when Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon squeezed out of the last row in qualifying and started the race from […]
Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes talks loss to Bills, perfect season ending: ‘I’m hoping that it is a benefit’
An undefeated season and the Kansas City Chiefs' third consecutive Super Bowl victory could have helped Patrick Mahomes reach the top of the league, something Tom Brady did not achieve during his career. However, any chance of a perfect season ended with a 30-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills. By Sunday night, it was time […]
I’m Hoping Trump Ditches Patel, Keeps FBI Director Wray
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) said Friday on CNN's “The Lead” that she will reconsider replacing FBI Director Christopher Wray, whom President-elect Donald Trump appointed in 2017, with Kash Patel. He said he hopes so. Host Jake Tapper said, “So Trump is also reportedly considering Kash Patel to be FBI director. Patel worked at the Pentagon […]