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On Tuesday, the Golden State Warriors‘ roller-coaster season came to an unceremonious halt following their season-ending 118-94 loss to the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center. Veteran Klay Thompson dropped the worst performance of his career at the most inopportune juncture, which has started to cast shadows on his Warriors’ future. Klay shot 0-10 from the field, including 0-6 from beyond the arc, and failed to draw any fouls as he finished the game with 0 points for the first time in almost 13 years. He last finished a game with zero in the second game of his rookie…
Aside from being a three-time World Champion, Max Verstappen has several accolades that add to his fame. Being a sim racer perhaps stands on top of that list, with the Dutchman taking part in some of the most prestigious competitions in the world. EA Sports took note of the same and has recently become the latest brand to partner up with the Red Bull driver. It’s logo will now regularly feature on Verstappen’s helmet throughout the rest of the 2024 season. Verstappen’s love for sim racing is hardly a secret in the F1 world. He spends most of his off…
Pat McAfee recently hosted 49ers’ Brock Purdy on his podcast “The Pat McAfee Show” to delve into the experience of being a young player picked last in the NFL draft yet stepping up as a leader in the locker room alongside seasoned veterans. McAfee sought to understand how a quarterback, not earning top dollar, embraces a leadership role among players commanding hefty salaries in their positions. Brock Purdy, known for his humility, shared that he never aimed to enter the locker room with a boastful demeanor, demanding people to follow. Instead, he sought to earn his team’s respect by showcasing…
After almost a three-year hiatus from the sport, Conor McGregor will be returning to the octagon in just over two months to fight Michael Chandler. McGregor’s return will have massive implications for the lightweight division. It will also have a massive implication for the UFC from a business standpoint. ‘The Notorious’ is a cash cow for the UFC and has delivered multiple PPVs with over a million buys. But what about Michael Chandler? Does he have the same money-generating capabilities? Ahead of this upcoming fight, UFC veteran and former champion cast a shadow of doubt over Michael Chandler’s ability to…
Chloé Zhao and Shaka King are among previous honorees of the selection of the best production-ready screenplays from Tisch School of the Arts graduate film students and recent alumni.Chloé Zhao and Shaka King are among previous honorees of the selection of the best production-ready screenplays from Tisch School of the Arts graduate film students and recent alumni. New York University has revealed its 2024 picks for its Black List-inspired Purple List of the best production-ready screenplays from Tisch School of the Arts graduate film students and recent alumni. The four screenplays, selected via a blind reading process by industry insiders,…
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Venus Williams always shows her support for fellow tennis stars — whether they are fictional or not. The 43-year-old tennis champion attended the Los Angeles premiere of Challengers on Tuesday, April 16, in a gray asymmetrical mini dress. The form-fitting number featured ruched detailing, a cinched waist and a sculpted boatneck top. Venus wore her hair straightened and down in a breezy slicked back style. She sported thick black winged eyeliner, shimmery eyeshadow and dewy foundation. Challengers, which will be available to view in theaters starting on April 26, follows three tennis players — Tashi (Zendaya), Art (Mike Faist)…
Josh Freese told Rick Beato that he didn’t do anything to take Taylor Hawkins’ place in Foo Fighters. The musician detailed how he became the new Foo Fighters drummer after Hawkins’ death: “On my children’s lives, I had zero plans of being called to be the drummer. And everyone and their mother — my neighbor walking the dog, ‘Hey Josh, the Foo Fighters call you yet?’ Other people hitting me up, other drummers, Reddit forums, ‘Josh Freese is gonna be the guy.’ I’m going, ‘I don’t even know if they’re gonna continue on [after Taylor’s death].’” Josh Didn’t Press On…
Zendaya claims she, too, is unaware of when “Euphoria” Season 3 will begin production.Although the “Euphoria” star is an executive producer of the hit HBO series, she said she’s “not in charge” of whether or not the third season will really happen. But of course Zendaya wants to play Rue again.More from Variety“If it’s right for the characters and everything turns out the way it should, of course,” Zendaya told me at the “Challengers” premiere in Los Angeles Tuesday night. “But it’s beyond me.”HBO the postponement of “Euphoria” Season 3 on March 25, saying that the network and creator Sam…
Mattia Skjelmose was one of a number of riders to abandon La Fleche Wallonne, suffering and shaking with signs of hypothermia after racing the cold and rain, as spring in the Belgian Ardennes turned into a day of survival.Just 106 riders finished the women’s race after they started their 146 km race in the cold rain. Only 44 men finished their race after they were hit by rain and hailstone showers mid-race as the temperatures dropped to just 1°C and the heavens opened. At one point, even snowflakes fell from the dark skies. Even the local Belgian media described the…
After headling Coachella’s first day last Friday, Lana Del Rey took to social media to thank everyone who helped bring her set to life — except her ex-tour manager, whom she accused of quitting just over a month before the performance.In a lengthy post shared to her Instagram page, the 38-year-old singer gave a shout-out to many of the people who had a hand in her Friday set, including her special guests Billie Eilish, Jack Antonoff, Jon Batiste, and even her clairvoyant. But when it came to former tour manager Pete, the GRAMMY-nominated artist claimed he “quit for no reason after 15 years,” while profusely…