The decision by Popovich to end his run as coach of the San Antonio Spurs - it was announced by the team on Friday, along with the promotion of Mitch Johnson to the job - meant that the longest active tenure by any coach in any of the four U.S. major pro sports had ended. … [Read more...] about Popovich stepping down means Tomlin becomes the longest-tenured current U.S. major pro coach
Burro racing wins over runners in backcountry ode to mining history
Backcountry runners are embracing the physical and emotional challenge of racing with pack burros that don't always move at their pace. … [Read more...] about Burro racing wins over runners in backcountry ode to mining history
Man who won millions in Powerball lottery arrested, accused of striking sheriff’s deputy in Florida
A man who won a $167.3 million jackpot in the Powerball lottery last week on a ticket bought in Kentucky is now facing criminal charges for purportedly hitting a Florida sheriff's deputy. … [Read more...] about Man who won millions in Powerball lottery arrested, accused of striking sheriff’s deputy in Florida
Diddy trial to delve into the seediest side of rap’s ‘bad boy’
Hip-hop impresario Sean "Diddy" Combs once presided like a prince over his White Parties in the Hamptons, attracting A-list celebrities, gossip columnists and photographers. But at a trial starting Monday, prosecutors will cast the entertainer as a criminal sexual deviant who exploited his fame to abuse women at gatherings held far out of public view. … [Read more...] about Diddy trial to delve into the seediest side of rap’s ‘bad boy’
Meta partners with film studio Blumhouse on chatbot used during recent movie screening
Film studio Blumhouse recently partnered with Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, to create an app for viewers to use on their phone during a movie. … [Read more...] about Meta partners with film studio Blumhouse on chatbot used during recent movie screening