In a deeply frank interview, the 28-year-old British actor spoke freely and honestly about how being cast as Stormtrooper Finn in the franchise wasn’t all it was cracked up to be. “What I would say to Disney is do not bring out a black character, market them to be much more important in the franchise than they are and then have them pushed to the side,” Boyega told GQ. “It’s not good....
Coach Cal had some fun with Murray during his post-game interview with ESPN’s Shannon Spake, saying Murray “shoots too much.” MORE: Best teams that didn’t win the NCAA Tournament | Live scores, results Apparently Murray needs to do better than 8 of 12 from the field and 7 of 8 from the charity stripe. Get back in the gym, kid.
News of Clayton’s death was shared on social media by many of his former ESPN colleagues. Per Chris Mortensen, Clayton died in a Seattle-area hospital after “a brief illness.” Clayton’s wife, Pat, and sister, Amy, were at his side. Nicknamed “The Professor,” Clayton began his reporting career in 1972 working at Steelers training camp, covering the team with twice-weekly dispatches for the St. Marys (Pa.) Daily Press. A 1976 graduate of Duquesne University, Clayton began his professional career covering the Steelers for The Pittsburgh Press, for whom he worked part time while in college....
John Jay assistant coach Mack Breed’s attorney made the announcement Thursday (via ESPN), the day Breed was scheduled to appear before the University Interscholastic League, the governing body for high school sports in Texas. Breed will not speak to the UIL now. MORE: Incidents, cheap shots that give sports a blackeye He originally took responsibility for Michael Moreno and Victor Rojas hitting official Robert Watts after he reportedly hurled racial insults at John Jay players Sept....
Bach, who was most known for his defensive innovation, coached 56 years in college and the NBA. As a college head coach, Bach amassed a 265-193 record at Fordham from 1950-68 before taking over at Penn State. He coached the Nittany Lions to a 122-121 record over 10 seasons (1968-78). MORE: Notable sports deaths of 2016 | All-time Chicago Bulls players “He encouraged me, worked with me and really helped me to mold my game,” Michael Jordan told the Chicago Tribune ....
The number of unemployed edged down to a seasonally adjusted 5.8 million in September from 6 million in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Friday. Employers in the U.S. added 263,000 jobs in September, with Hurricane Ian, which hit Florida towards the end of the month, having no discernible effect on the employment data so far, it said. The pace of job creation slowed from August, when the economy added 315,000 jobs and from July, when it added a huge 526,000 new jobs....
As is clearly evident from his new policy platform, the former vice president just can’t stop stealing original ideas from other politicians—a rather worrying sign for someone whose mental fitness for the pressures of the presidency has already come under serious scrutiny. Biden’s “Made in America” doctrine—which calls for increased government purchases from U.S. producers—is strikingly similar to President Trump’s own America First economic platform. In fact, it’s almost identical to the executive order the president signed a full year ago prioritizing the purchasing of American-made products and the hiring of American workers by government agencies....
Schwarzenegger, a Republican, was speaking at an environmental justice conference on Wednesday when he criticized the lack of communication surrounding the upcoming U.N. climate talks. The former politician was disapproving of the organization’s model that asks leaders to reach agreements with no promise that their governments will pass the measures. He specifically referenced the good intentions of former President Bill Clinton in signing the Kyoto Protocol but upon his return, Congress didn’t approve it....
Manchin built his success as a moderate Democrat in an increasingly red state by walking a political tightrope that didn’t always adhere to party principles. His penchant for bipartisanship, disdain for gutting the filibuster and opposition to the For the People Act riled his colleagues in Congress, but for Republicans in West Virginia, Manchin’s pushback to the Democratic agenda doesn’t go far enough. “Just because he opposed the For the People Act doesn’t get him much credit with republican voters from my perspective,” John Findlay, executive director of the WVGOP told Newsweek....
Manchin, widely considered the most centrist Democratic senator, has taken heat from many Democrats for not supporting Biden’s key policies, including his wide-reaching social and climate spending bill. But a new Morning Consult poll found that his opposition to these policies may have fueled a surge in popularity with conservative voters in West Virginia. The poll, released Monday, showed Manchin’s overall support increasing by 16 points since Biden took office last January — the largest gain from any senator....
In an interview with the Saint Paul Pioneer-Press, the Twins’ star says he suffered blurred vision as a result of head trauma from his days behind the plate. The report pointed to two significant blows from foul tips in August 2013. MORE: Ranking the best player, all time, to wear each uniform number “I don’t want that to be kind of an excuse. If I’m out there, I’m out there....
Joe Nathan is headed to the sidelines for at least two weeks with a flexor strain in his elbow, manager Brad Ausmus told reporters after Wednesday afternoon’s victory over the Twins. Joakim Soria will close games while Nathan is out, Ausmus said. Joba Chamberlain and Ian Krol figure to split eighth-inning duties. Detroit recalled lefty Blaine Hardy from Triple-A to fill Nathan’s roster spot. Nathan apparently didn’t feel right playing catch during warmups Wednesday morning and underwent an MRI exam that revealed the strain....
Rogan discussed the talk show host on The Joe Rogan Experience with his guest, MMA fighter Jake Shields. The conversation has gone viral with thousands of fans of both Colbert and Rogan sharing their take online. The topic of Colbert came up when Rogan was reflecting on his own career, insisting that he wouldn’t have been as popular if he was performing as a comedian in another era. This led Rogan to admit that he would never be given a gig as a late-night talk show host....
COVID-19 has wreaked havoc globally, with more than 1 million confirmed cases and over 58,800 deaths. MORE: Sixers co-owner turning company’s MLB jerseys into protective gear Sports have been brought to a standstill amid the coronavirus pandemic, with the NBA among the leagues on hiatus around the world. Embiid, along with 76ers managing partner Josh Harris and co-managing partner David Blitzer, made a significant contribution to the funding campaign for COVID-19 antibody testing of frontline healthcare workers, identifying those with potential immunity....
He also had a light moment in the pregame media Q&A session — even cracking a smile — when discussing his fall on the ice during practice. MORE: Downside of Blackhawks’ iconic crest | NBC official on his playoff-beard problem The transcript of Quenneville’s comments as provided by the NHL: Q: Joel, can you compare Patrick Kane’s game in Game 3 versus Game 2 and what you need more of?...
The former Manchester City, Newcastle and Rangers midfielder — who was released by Burnley in May — has revealed he will be appearing in Morrissey’s new music video. Burnley 2/1 to be relegated He took to Instagram with the news, posting a picture of himself with the former Smiths frontman. The post came shortly after the 35-year-old had broken the news to talkSPORT , saying he had been asked to appear in Morrissey’s latest video....
The last AEW fans saw of Joey Janela was at the recent Battle Royale on Nov. 20th where he was eliminated by Shawn Spears, who interfered in the match. The two have been engaged in an ongoing feud since AEW Full Gear. With regards to the deleted tweet, the content seemed to imply there were issues at play behind the scenes. It said, “Didn’t get on my flight for AEW Dynamite tonight, I’m not going…Nothing was addressed about the way I was eliminated from the match last week, I’m losing all the steam I created on my own through 14 years of hard work, right these wrongs and answer the phone....
Logano barely managed to block Keselowski’s move, and the defending NASCAR Cup Series champion hung on for his first win in his title defense season. “That was more intense than I wanted it to be,” Logano said. Logano held off Keselowski on Sunday for his first Cup victory in Vegas, driving his Team Penske Ford to his 22nd career win. “There’s been plenty of times here when we’ve led a lot of laps here, but we’ve never won, and that’s the most important stat to have,” Logano said....
It takes special talent, then, to sustain attention-grabbing success across a span of time like Joey Votto has. He debuted just a couple of months after the first iPhone was introduced, and he has not only been video-game-level good since, but he has also reached the point in his career when he’s exerting influence over the rest of the league. As such, Votto’s plate approach has become the exemplar for others to follow....
