Kobe Bryant’s contract with Nike has expired after 18 years, the company and the late NBA legend’s wife Vanessa Bryant announced Monday. “Kobe Bryant was an important part of Nike’s deep connection to consumers. He pushed us and made everyone around him better,” Nike said in a statement. “Though our …
Read More »Kyrie Irving fined $50,000 by NBA for attending indoor party
The NBA on Friday fined Kyrie Irving $50,000 for violating the league’s health and safety protocols after a viral video showed the Brooklyn Nets star at a private indoor party without a mask on. Irving, 28, is also required to forfeit his salary for games he missed during a five-day …
Read More »“Jeopardy!” releases prerecorded Thanksgiving message from Alex Trebek
“Jeopardy!” on Thursday revealed a touching Thanksgiving message from former host Alex Trebek, which was prerecorded before his death earlier this month. Trebek, who was battling pancreatic cancer at the time, told viewers to “keep the faith” amid the coronavirus pandemic and said “there are many reasons to be thankful.” “In spite …
Read More »Dak Prescott revealed he suffered from depression. Then a sports commentator called him weak for it.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott revealed he was dealing with depression during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic and sought help after the death of his brother, Jace. In an interview with In Depth with Graham Bensinger, Prescott discussed the “burden” Jace went through after their mother died of colon …
Read More »Usain Bolt reveals first photos of his baby girl and her Olympic
Olympic champion Usain Bolt has welcomed a baby girl into the world and he’s chosen a fitting name for the newborn — Olympia Lightning Bolt. The retired sprinting legend made the announcement on social media and shared a series of photos of Olympia on the birthday of his longtime girlfriend, …
Read More »Denver group working to preserve African American “spirituals”
Denver — In honor of Black History Month, CBS News met a group on a mission to preserve and revive a rich musical treasure. The Denver choir is unique: the historic songs they sing are called “spirituals” created by enslaved African Americans to express virtue in the face of suffering. Alice …
Read More »MLB Hall of Fame 2020: Derek Jeter and Larry Walker elected to Hall of Fame
Derek Jeter and Larry Walker are the newest members of the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. Jeter finished just one vote shy of a unanimous ballot in his first year of eligibility. Jeter is a five-time World Series champion and 14-time All-Star. He sits at sixth place all-time with …
Read More »Billie Eilish to sing theme song for new James Bond movie “No Time To Die”
Teenage singer-songwriter sensation Billie Eilish will sing the theme song for the latest movie in the James Bond franchise, “No Time To Die.” Eilish will join the likes of Adele, Tina Turner and Madonna as the newest artist to record the title song — and at just 18 years old, …
Read More »James Harden makes NBA history with back
James Harden of the Houston Rockets shot into basketball history Friday night when he single-handedly scored 54 points against Orlando Magic and became the first player in NBA history to have back-to-back 50 point games with 10 or more 3-pointers. The NBA confirmed the record-breaking streak on Twitter on Friday night. Harden …
Read More »Taylor Swift Christmas Tree Farm: Singer drops new holiday song and music video with home movies about her growing up in Pennsylvania
Who better to write a poppy Christmas anthem than Taylor Swift – she did grow up on a Christmas tree farm, after all. The singer dropped her newest holiday single “Christmas Tree Farm” on Thursday night along with a music video that is giving fans an intimate glimpse of her …
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