Nets’ lack of big man is taking Ben Simmons out of his comfort zone
The Nets have a big problem right now. For example, they don't have any great people. Only two centers on the roster, starter Nic Claxton and backup Dayron Sharpe, are sidelined with injuries. Both will miss Tuesday's NBA Cup game against the visiting Hornets at Barclays Center. Sharpe has not played all season because of […]
Europe De facto No Go Zone for Israeli Soccer Fans
Israelis living in Europe have been warned to “strictly avoid” overtly Jewish people at cultural and sporting events in the wake of last week's “pogrom” in Amsterdam. Finding soccer matches is becoming increasingly difficult. A strange phenomenon has befallen Israeli sports since the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel. Home games are not played at […]
Chicago eliminates migrant-only shelters, ‘landing zone’
The city of Chicago will close its immigrant-only shelter system and integrate it with the city's traditional homeless shelter system. The Windy City is also closing a “landing zone” for immigrants where newly arrived migrants can get shelter and other resources. The landing zone will close at the end of 2024 and is currently open […]
Islanders must start limiting turnovers in defensive zone: Patrick Roy
DALLAS — Patrick Roy maintained a largely optimistic tone after the Islanders lost their first two games. But he also noted that turnovers from the defensive zone are a persistent problem. It's an issue that directly led to the Stars' goal on Saturday, and one that was prominent in each of the first two games […]
Trump announces rally in ‘war zone’ Colorado city
Former President Trump announced Tuesday that he would hold a campaign rally in Aurora, Colorado, on October 11th, where he said he would highlight the “flood” of immigrants to the city. The rally comes after President Trump has spent weeks criticizing Colorado's immigration situation, claiming that about 43,000 illegal immigrants have flown into nearby Denver […]
Republicans Zone in on FCC ‘Fast Track’ Soros Deal to Own over 200 Radio Stations
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) approved an agreement that would give billionaire George Soros control of 200 radio stations despite national security concerns. He led a letter from House Republicans demanding answers about the FCC's decision to rush. McMorris Rodgers and House Republicans sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission […]
‘A war zone’: The Robertsons get trapped by Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helen has left Americans across the Southeast stranded without electricity, water or cell phone service, leaving many homeless and even losing their lives. The devastation was unimaginable, and the Robertson family witnessed it all firsthand. Al and Lisa Robertson were staying in Black Mountain and explained that the area received more than 20 inches […]
Aaron Scott wanted to get out of his ‘comfort zone’ with St. John’s transfer
Aaron Scott loved everything about his visit. The campus was located hundreds of miles from his home in Spring, Texas. His sister, Liz, was on the girls' basketball team. Oklahoma, rather than St. John's, just felt right. He made the decision before leaving Norman on a weekend in April. “I thought about it overnight and […]
Axelrod encourages Harris to do more interviews: ‘Flood the zone’
David Axelrod, a senior adviser to former President Barack Obama, argued on CNN this week that Vice President Kamala Harris needs to give more media interviews in the remaining weeks of the presidential campaign. During an appearance on CNN's “Inside Politics” on Friday, Axelrod told host Casey Hunt that he agreed with the Harris campaign's […]
ESPN analyst Jesse Palmer roasts Florida fan with ‘friend zone’ dig
If you're a Florida Gators fan, how could it get any worse? Oh, I see. ESPN commentator Jesse Palmer, who also hosts “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette,” friend-zoned a male Florida fan during the Gators' 33-20 loss to Texas A&M on Saturday. Palmer criticized the fan, who was with a group of women in the […]