Utah Jazz signs Lauri Markkanen to 5-year, $238M extension
The Utah Jazz signed All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen to a new five-year, $238 million agreement, his agent Michael Lelchitski of Sports International Group told ESPN on Wednesday. Lelchitski confirmed to ESPN that the renegotiated deal and extension
Pakistani national with ties to Iran charged in connection to foiled murder-for-hire plot targeting Trump
Per CNN, the United States Justice Department said on Tuesday that a Pakistani national with ties to Iran was charged in a foiled plot to assassinate U.S. government officials on American soil, including former President Trump. The
Kamala Harris chooses Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her vice-presidential running mate
Vice President Kamala Harris announced on Tuesday, August 6th that she has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her 2024 running mate on the Democratic ticket. Harris said in a statement posted on social media: “I
USA’s Cole Hocker breaks Olympic record in Men’s 1500-Meter final to win gold
Team USA’s Cole Hocker upset world champion Josh Kerr just before the finish line in a last-minute surge to win the gold medal with an Olympic-record time in the men’s 1,500-meter final on Tuesday in Saint-Denis, France.
U.S. women’s soccer team defeats Germany, will play for Olympic gold medal
The U.S. women’s soccer team defeated fourth-ranked Germany 1-0 in a semifinal rematch in Lyon on Tuesday. Sophia Smith scored in extra time to help Team USA earn a spot in the gold medal match at the
Ex-Trump attorney Jenna Ellis agrees to cooperate in Arizona fake electors case
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced on Monday that Jenna Ellis, Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign attorney charged in Arizona as part of the fake electors scheme, has agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in exchange for getting her
At least four dead, 300,000 without power as Tropical Storm Debby hits Florida
At least four deaths have been confirmed as a result of Hurricane Debby, which made landfall today on Florida’s Big Bend at 7 a.m. ET as a Category 1 hurricane with 80 mph winds. The National Hurricane
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker agrees to terms on four-year, $25.6M extension
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Monday that the Kansas City Chiefs and veteran place kicker Harrison Butker have reached an agreement on a contract extension that will keep Butler with the team through the 2028 NFL season.
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison charged with two misdemeanors after DUI arrest
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has been charged with two misdemeanors and will be subject to at least a potential three-game NFL suspension — the news coming nearly a month after Addison’s arrest in Los Angeles
1 deputy killed, 2 other deputies injured in ambush in Florida
One deputy was killed and two other deputies were injured Friday night in central Florida when they were “ambushed” after responding to a disturbance Friday night. Lake County Sheriff’s Peyton Grinnell said during a news conference that