His Penn State staff is now in place as he embarks on returning the Nittany Lions to college football relevance. On Friday, Franklin announced his first staff at Penn State, largely a collection of assistants who were with him at Vanderbilt and the majority of them already reported headed to University Park, Pa. MORE: Top 10 teams for 2014 | Top coaching jobs Seven of the nine assistants were at Vanderbilt at least the past two seasons....
A few weeks ago to the Reading Eagle, Penn State coach James Franklin insinuated that other schools — namely Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State and Notre Dame — used the recent news about the Jerry Sandusky scandal to recruit against Penn State. MORE: Big Ten coach rankings | Top 40 players in 2016 Then on Monday at Big Ten Media Days, Franklin brought up the “negative recruiting” accusations again. He was adamant negative recruiting happens everywhere and said the Nittany Lion staff has answered all the hard questions....
Pratt enjoyed a lot of admiration from fans for his work on projects like Guardians of the Galaxy and Parks and Recreation. However, he’s recently come under fire over his association with a church for its anti-LGBTQ+ views, even drawing criticism from Elliot Page. RELATED: Guardians Of The Galaxy Holiday Special Completes Filming And Could Include A Surprise Character After a supposed fan suggested in a viral tweet that Pratt be replaced by Aquaman star Patrick Wilson, Gunn responded angrily, believing that the fan’s suggestion was based on Pratt’s religion rather than his acting abilities....
If there’s one thing James Gunn loves to do in his movies and shows, it’s subverting audiences’ expectations. Well, that and get really weird with really obscure characters that approximately 7% of viewers realize are from the actual comics. Funnily enough, one particular moment in the last episode of Peacemaker season 1 featured some surprisingly not-obscure characters, which is certainly one way to subvert expectations. Way to keep things on-brand in the most on-brand way, Gunn....
According to a report from The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.), Hampton — who reportedly suffered seizures in recent years — collapsed on court during Team United’s second of two games that day. He did not play in the first. MORE: Notable sports deaths of 2018 Team director Jacoby Davis said he saw Hampton run down the court, look toward an official and say, “Hey ref,” before collapsing. “He just fell down on the floor,” Davis said, via the News & Observer....
The 76ers defeated the Raptors in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, but MVP candidate Joel Embiid suffered an orbital fracture and concussion in the final game of the series, leaving Philadelphia shorthanded to start the second round. The 76ers quickly went down 2-0 to the Heat, but upon Embiid’s return in Game 3, they rattled off two wins in Philadelphia to tie the series. Heading back to Miami for a pivotal Game 5, Embiid and All-Star guard James Harden couldn’t get going, dropping a crucial contest to go down 3-2....
The former Steelers stand-out posted a series of Instagram videos Saturday of his version of the challenge, a cause to raise ALS awareness, that we’re not sure Harrison understands. But we now know the 36-year-old’s ice temperature tolerance is above average … way above average. All that time in the training room paid off in one way, at least.
And the reigning playoff MVP says he wouldn’t have it any other way. “As dark as it was last night, it can’t get no darker than that, especially for me,” said James during Wednesday’s practice. “So I guarantee I’ll be better tomorrow. “It’s that simple. I’m putting all the pressure on my chest, on my shoulders to come through for our team.” James never got into a flow and the San Antonio Spurs scorched the Heat 113-77 in game three as he scored just four points in the first half and was missing shots deep into the third quarter that he normally makes....
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has had a colorful production history. If for no other reason, Aquaman 2 has undergone reshoots to replace Michael Keaton’s Batman, who was originally slated to appear in the film. Warner Bros. as a whole has been undergoing massive changes following its merger with Discovery and the installation of new CEO David Zaslav. The latest change to the film happened because the film reportedly needed more time in post-production, which means it will now release just a little over five years after the original Aquaman film was released in 2018....
Using a bedazzled stuffed unicorn adorned with the Memphis logo, Wiseman made his decision in front of friends and family during the early signing period. The Tigers were thought of as favorites due to Wiseman’s relationship with Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, who had previously coached Wiseman on Nike’s EYBL circuit. MORE: Former five-star recruit Brian Bowen sues Adidas Wiseman, the No. 1 player in the Class of 2019 per 247Sports’ Composite rankings, narrowed his choices down to Memphis, Kentucky, Florida State, Kansas and Vanderbilt before choosing the Tigers....
Trump impressions became a regular fixture across television and social media throughout his presidency and beyond with the likes of Alec Baldwin, Dana Carvey and James Austin Johnson all turning their hand to mimicking the ex-POTUS. However, there is a growing consensus online this week that Jamie Foxx may be the best Trump impersonator of them all after a clip surfaced showcasing the actor and comedian’s scarily good take on the former Apprentice star....
“For June, new-vehicle prices continue to set records, with the average transaction price expected to reach $45,844—a 14.5-percent increase from a year ago and the highest level on record,” said Thomas King, president of the data analytics division at J.D. Power in a press release. “Consequently, even though the sales pace is down 18.2 percent year over year, consumers will spend $44.3 billion on new vehicles this month, the second-highest level ever for the month of June but slightly down 2....
It was also a day full of blockbuster trades with the Texans at the center of it all, and some players on the teams involved responded to the weekend’s events in hilarious ways. First, Jadeveon Clowney was moved to Seattle. It had been widely reported the star pass-rusher was nearing a deal with a new team and the Seahawks were Clowney’s “preferred” destination. Clowney, who had stayed away from the Texans during the preseason while refusing to sign his one-year, $15....
With 3.5 seconds left on the clock, Smith looked off star Carmelo Anthony and missed badly on an attempt from the top of the key. Smith looked back on the moment and said he believed the Knicks got the best available shot. MORE: Melo can only watch JR shot | Top 10 in NBA missed shots | Celebrities at games “I think we went with the best shot,” Smith said, according to ESPN....
MORE: NBA Finals 2016 photos | 17 most important NBA Finals players Smith signed a two-year, $10.3 million extension last year after being traded to the Cavs the previous winter. His deadline to opt in is June 16, but his contract won’t be guaranteed until Sept. 17. Smith says he’d like to stay in Cleveland if possible, though. “This is where I want to be,” he told Cleveland.com. “The fans love me; I love them and my teammates....
Morant was selected second overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2019 NBA Draft, with Williamson having gone first to the New Orleans Pelicans. Williamson, who played just one season of college basketball at Duke before declaring for the draft, was the heavy favourite for Rookie of the Year honours going into the season. However, Williamson suffered a torn meniscus in October, delaying his professional debut until January. But he has been spectacular since returning from injury, averaging 23....
NFTs (non-fungible tokens) have dominated headlines in the art world in recent weeks, especially after the digital artist Beeple’s EVERYDAYS: The FIRST 5000 DAYS became the first NFT listed at the renowned auction house Christie’s, and sold for $69.3 million on March 11. For those unfamiliar, NFTs are units of data on a digital ledger that represent unique digital items. Like paintings, when NFTs are associated with digital art, they can be bought and sold—though exchanges typically occur using cryptocurrency....
16 teams from colleges all over the Delhi-NCR played on the two day event. As part of the game, each team fields four outfield players and a goalkeeper. The game has a relatively smaller pitch and goalposts, and is of a reduced duration. Matches are held indoors, or outdoors, on AstroTurf or artificial grass enclosed within a barrier or ‘cage’ to prevent the ball from leaving the playing area and keep the game flowing....
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds are certified for use with Zoom and Microsoft Teams and feature some high-tech features, such as Bluetooth multipoint connectivity that allows you to connect multiple devices to the earbuds simultaneously. This is extremely useful when multitasking or when trying to relay information from your phone to coworkers or friends in a Zoom meeting. Jabra outfitted these earbuds with a proprietary voice-enhancement technology that combines algorithms, bone conduction sensors, and four microphones to block out surrounding noise and zero in on the actual conversation....
And hey, that’s happening: White, along with Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler, is investing in Warstic, a Texas-based company out to “infuse our thirst for living life into the design and craftsmanship of our products. They are stylish, but not overdone. Unique, but not trendy. We know how to design in a fresh, but timeless manner. This is the secret of great design. You must be inspired by the past, but not repeat it....
