Washington football team hires first Black president in NFL history
For the first time in league history, an NFL team has a Black president.
Trump 'enthusiastic' over unproven coronavirus therapeutic, MyPillow creator says
President Donald Trump and Mike Lindell, the creator of MyPillow and an avowed supporter, participated in a July meeting at the White House regarding the use of oleandrin as a potential therapeutic for coronavirus, Lindell confirmed to CNN.
Rebel Wilson shows off major weight loss
If you picked up some weight while quarantining, you can look to Rebel Wilson for inspiration.
Las Vegas police investigate stabbing at Venetian hotel and casino
Las Vegas police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Saturday night at the Venetian Hotel and Casino.
Standoff at a Texas home has ended after hostages are released, police say
A standoff that began Sunday at a home in Texas has ended peacefully, Cedar Park Police announced on their Twitter account.
Sharon Stone blames people who won't wear masks for her sister's Covid-19 diagnosis
Actress Sharon Stone shared her sister's experience with Covid-19 on Instagram, and she said people who don't wear masks are to blame.
Shania Twain speaks about her battle with Lyme disease: "I thought I would never sing again"
Country music star Shania Twain has said she feared she would never be able to sing again, after Lyme disease left her with nerve damage to her vocal cords.
Barrick Gold's stock soars after Warren Buffett's company buys a stake
Warren Buffett hates gold -- he has made no secret of his distaste for it as an investment. But the Oracle of Omaha's Berkshire Hathaway revealed Friday that it has bought a new stake in top miner Barrick Gold. As if 2020 couldn't get any stranger
Officials: Possibly hundreds of unmarked graves discovered in Woodland Cemetery on Clemson campus
Clemson officials say recent testing has revealed the possibility of up to 200 unmarked graves in Woodland Cemetery, located on Clemson University's campus.
Dome Fire at Mojave National Preserve outside Las Vegas burns 16K acres
A wildfire at a national preserve near the Nevada-California border has reached 16,000 acres, according to the San Bernardino County Fire District.
Greenville County Library System expands free WiFi coverage at main library and all 11 branches
The Greenville County Library System has extended its public WiFi network coverage at its main branch and all 11 branch libraries in Greenville County.
Katy Perry gives tour of baby nursery
It's an explosion of pink. Katy Perry surprised fans in an Instagram livestream over the weekend by giving a tour of her baby-to-be's nursery.
Denver city councilwoman proposes replacing Denver Police Department with ‘Peace Force’
Denver City Council members are set to discuss a proposal to defund the Denver Police Department on Monday, and replace it with a Peace Force.
Sandy internet provider creating WiFi hotspots for Oregon Trail School District students
Poor internet access in rural areas is nothing new, but the COVID-19 pandemic has proven what a problem it can be for students trying to learn entirely online.
Man tried to kidnap WWE star Sonya Deville in her Florida home, authorities say
A South Carolina man obsessed with WWE star Sonya Deville was arrested Sunday after he drove to Florida and, armed with a knife, plastic zip ties, duct tape and Mace, tried to kidnap the wrestler in her home, authorities said.
How to watch the Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention is this week, and it won't look like any other in history. Democrats have moved their convention online because of health concerns due to the coronavirus pandemic, and Joe Biden will accept the Democratic nomination for president in a virtual address.
It’s Your Birthday
The Astros celebrated catcher Martin Maldonado’s birthday with a walk-off win
Kyle Tucker capped off a great birthday weekend for his teammate Martin Maldonado. His walk-off homerun in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Astros (11-10) a 3-2 win over the Seattle Mariners (7-16) and capped off a sweep of the series. Houston is now on a four-game winning streak and have won five out of the six games they have played in Minute Made Park.
A Major League Winning Streak
Astros defeat the Mariners to win third game in a row
One of my favorite movies of all-times is Major League II, staring Omar Epps, Charlie Sheen, and James Gammon who played the manager of the Cleveland Indians.
BOOM!
Alvarez’s return to the lineup wakes Astros bats up in victory over the Mariners
I have a friend that I have known for over 20-plus years of my life that I just refuse to lose any competitive events to. No matter if it’s video games, cards, board games, kick ball, etc. I am not losing. It must feel that way every time the Houston Astros (9-10) face the Seattle Mariners (7-14). The Astros used a strong first inning offensive outburst to defeat the Mariners 11-1 on Friday night at Minute Maid Park.
Astros get a big pop back in their lineup with the return of 2019 A.L. ROY Yordan Alvarez
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker finally caught a huge break on Friday. With his team currently under .500 at 8-10, a record some could attribute to the rash of injuries they have suffered through in the first part of a shortened season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Baker is getting a big bat back in the Astros lineup that will add more firepower to an already explosive offense.
