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Eagles trade Bradford to Vikings; former Mizzou, Chiefs QB becomes starter
- September 05, 2016
After watching Wentz get slammed to the ground in the team's first preseason game, protecting the future of the franchise will be of the utmost importance to Philadelphia. Under the orders of head coach Chip Kelly, known for its offensive in fast tempo, Bradford was successful during the second half of the season. Instead of seeing Bradford , they are likely to face Chase Daniel , signed to a three year, $21 million deal in March. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
After watching Wentz get slammed to the ground in the team's first preseason game, protecting the future of the franchise will be of the utmost importance to Philadelphia. Under the orders of head coach Chip Kelly, known for its offensive in fast tempo, Bradford was successful during the second half of the season. Instead of seeing Bradford , they are likely to face Chase Daniel , signed to a three year, $21 million deal in March. (more...)
Texas outlasts No. 10 Irish in double OT
- September 05, 2016
Today's game will feature a battle of multiple quarterbacks . A main cog of the Notre Dame offense , the senior Hunter Jr. was the only experienced wide receiver coming back to campus after former teammate Will Fuller was a first-round choice by the Houston Texans in the 2016 NFL Draft. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Today's game will feature a battle of multiple quarterbacks . A main cog of the Notre Dame offense , the senior Hunter Jr. was the only experienced wide receiver coming back to campus after former teammate Will Fuller was a first-round choice by the Houston Texans in the 2016 NFL Draft. (more...)
Hurts shines as No. 1 Tide rout USC 52
- September 05, 2016
The Crimson Tide are looking to dominate in the crowded SEC conference, but first they'll need to get past a nationally ranked non-conference opponent in its season opener tonight. James Conner had an emotional return to the field, scoring a pair of touchdowns in his first game since battling cancer to lead host Pittsburgh to a 28-7 win over Villanova. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
The Crimson Tide are looking to dominate in the crowded SEC conference, but first they'll need to get past a nationally ranked non-conference opponent in its season opener tonight. James Conner had an emotional return to the field, scoring a pair of touchdowns in his first game since battling cancer to lead host Pittsburgh to a 28-7 win over Villanova. (more...)
Upton powers Tigers to 6-5 victory over Royals
- September 05, 2016
Justin Upton homered in the second and added an RBI single in the third. World Series champion Kansas City has three consecutive one-run losses after winning 18 of its previous 22 games. ORIOLES 8, YANKEES 0 Mark Trumbo hit his major league-leading 41st home run to cap a six-run second inning, and host Baltimore peppered NY with four long balls in a victory. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Justin Upton homered in the second and added an RBI single in the third. World Series champion Kansas City has three consecutive one-run losses after winning 18 of its previous 22 games. ORIOLES 8, YANKEES 0 Mark Trumbo hit his major league-leading 41st home run to cap a six-run second inning, and host Baltimore peppered NY with four long balls in a victory. (more...)
Stranger Things Season 2 Confirmed for 2017! Here's What We Know
- September 05, 2016
We'll keep you posted with updates as they come in. Things , about a small town dealing with an interdimensional portal and one (or more ) really gross monsters, has become THE show of the summer with its homages to '80s classics and charming cast of newcomers. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
We'll keep you posted with updates as they come in. Things , about a small town dealing with an interdimensional portal and one (or more ) really gross monsters, has become THE show of the summer with its homages to '80s classics and charming cast of newcomers. (more...)
Stanford sex attack swimmer Brock Turner freed from jail
- September 05, 2016
Turner, whose six-month sentence for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman at Stanford University sparked national outcry, was released from jail after serving half his term. She had planned to stay home and read and watch television while her younger sister attended a nearby party, but at the last minute she made a decision to go that Saturday night in January 2015. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Turner, whose six-month sentence for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman at Stanford University sparked national outcry, was released from jail after serving half his term. She had planned to stay home and read and watch television while her younger sister attended a nearby party, but at the last minute she made a decision to go that Saturday night in January 2015. (more...)
Tim Tebow Drawing Interest From Braves After LA Workout
- September 05, 2016
The Braves were one of five clubs that spoke one-on-one with Tebow after his Los Angeles workout Tuesday. Basketball legend Michael Jordan similarly attempted to make the crossover to baseball in 1994, and struggled mightily as a member of Birmingham Barons, a minor league affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
The Braves were one of five clubs that spoke one-on-one with Tebow after his Los Angeles workout Tuesday. Basketball legend Michael Jordan similarly attempted to make the crossover to baseball in 1994, and struggled mightily as a member of Birmingham Barons, a minor league affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. (more...)
Nicki Minaj releases new MIA-assisted song, 'The Pinkprint Freestyle'
- September 05, 2016
The Queens native even dusts off her British accent, and immortalizes the internet's favorite meme with the line: "Dragging these ho*s like Harambe did the kid". On " The Pinkprint Freestyle ", Minaj raps over a bass-heavy beat with a mesmerizing background, but Nicki always steals the show with her clever and unabashed lyrics. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
The Queens native even dusts off her British accent, and immortalizes the internet's favorite meme with the line: "Dragging these ho*s like Harambe did the kid". On " The Pinkprint Freestyle ", Minaj raps over a bass-heavy beat with a mesmerizing background, but Nicki always steals the show with her clever and unabashed lyrics. (more...)
Chris Brown arrested for threatening woman with gun
- September 05, 2016
Brown was released on his $250,000 bail at 11:19 p.m. on August 30, and his next court date is scheduled for September 20. She reported that she called the police when he pulled a gun at her. Police positioned themselves outside Brown's home on Tuesday, awaiting a judge's approval for a search warrant. Officials say detectives hope to talk to Brown, the woman, and any witnesses. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Brown was released on his $250,000 bail at 11:19 p.m. on August 30, and his next court date is scheduled for September 20. She reported that she called the police when he pulled a gun at her. Police positioned themselves outside Brown's home on Tuesday, awaiting a judge's approval for a search warrant. Officials say detectives hope to talk to Brown, the woman, and any witnesses. (more...)
United States bans antibacterial soaps citing health risks
- September 05, 2016
Also, a Drug Facts label on a soap or body wash is a sign a product contains antibacterial ingredients. "To date, the benefits of using antibacterial hand soap haven't been proven", the agency said in a statement . How do you tell if a product is antibacterial? FDA spokeswoman Andrea Fischer and Brian Sansoni, of the American Cleaning Institute , which represents multiple cleaning products companies, were unable to identify the products most affected by Friday's ruling. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Also, a Drug Facts label on a soap or body wash is a sign a product contains antibacterial ingredients. "To date, the benefits of using antibacterial hand soap haven't been proven", the agency said in a statement . How do you tell if a product is antibacterial? FDA spokeswoman Andrea Fischer and Brian Sansoni, of the American Cleaning Institute , which represents multiple cleaning products companies, were unable to identify the products most affected by Friday's ruling. (more...)
Exit Polls: German Nationalists Strong, Merkel Party Weak
- September 05, 2016
A win for AfD in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, a small coastal town in northeastern Germany with just 1.3million eligible voters, could be embarrassing for the CDU leader - whose own electoral district is in the state. Polls ahead of the election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania show support for the three-year-old Alternative for Germany, or AfD, party running at over 20 percent. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
A win for AfD in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, a small coastal town in northeastern Germany with just 1.3million eligible voters, could be embarrassing for the CDU leader - whose own electoral district is in the state. Polls ahead of the election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania show support for the three-year-old Alternative for Germany, or AfD, party running at over 20 percent. (more...)
Hillary Clinton Smashes Fundraising Record With $143 Million in August
- September 05, 2016
These file photos show Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, left, and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. One more point. The close polls in Nevada and Florida have prompted Clinton's allies to begin spending money targeting Hispanic voters in those states. Two months from Election Day, Hillary Clinton has a clear edge over Donald Trump in almost every measure traditionally used to gauge success in presidential races . (more...)
- September 05, 2016
These file photos show Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, left, and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. One more point. The close polls in Nevada and Florida have prompted Clinton's allies to begin spending money targeting Hispanic voters in those states. Two months from Election Day, Hillary Clinton has a clear edge over Donald Trump in almost every measure traditionally used to gauge success in presidential races . (more...)
Strictly Come Dancing celebrates best ever viewing figures for launch show
- September 05, 2016
Strictly Come Dancing returned to the BBC last night (4 September), with a record 9.3 million viewers tuning in to the launch of its 14th season. Strictly's success comes in stark contrast to the dwindling popularity of one of Simon Cowell's prime-time hits, The X Factor, which suffered its lowest launch ratings in 10 years on 27 September. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Strictly Come Dancing returned to the BBC last night (4 September), with a record 9.3 million viewers tuning in to the launch of its 14th season. Strictly's success comes in stark contrast to the dwindling popularity of one of Simon Cowell's prime-time hits, The X Factor, which suffered its lowest launch ratings in 10 years on 27 September. (more...)
BBC "looking into" what caused Strictly Come Dancing sound problem
- September 05, 2016
Instead, we should all just submit that the dance competition is probably going to always win, and the best thing that the singing show can hope to do is stay consistent. The figures come after The X Factor suffered its lowest launch ratings in 10 years - despite a revamp by Simon Cowell . ITV's launch show last weekend was watched by 6.8 million (34% share) with a peak of 7.5 million. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Instead, we should all just submit that the dance competition is probably going to always win, and the best thing that the singing show can hope to do is stay consistent. The figures come after The X Factor suffered its lowest launch ratings in 10 years - despite a revamp by Simon Cowell . ITV's launch show last weekend was watched by 6.8 million (34% share) with a peak of 7.5 million. (more...)
Police chief to mediate between 49ers, police
- September 05, 2016
But if this was mainly a football decision, and if coach Chip Kelly had any influence on this at all, Kaepernick was going to start the season on the 49ers' roster. The quarterback cited numerous reasons for his actions, ranging from racial injustice and minority oppression to police brutality and the treatment of military veterans. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
But if this was mainly a football decision, and if coach Chip Kelly had any influence on this at all, Kaepernick was going to start the season on the 49ers' roster. The quarterback cited numerous reasons for his actions, ranging from racial injustice and minority oppression to police brutality and the treatment of military veterans. (more...)
Camila Cabello apologizes for leaving Fifth Harmony concert early due to anxiety
- September 05, 2016
Cabello, 19, took to her Snapchat account to apologize to her Harmonizers. " Was having too much anxiety and couldn't finish it ". "I was having awful anxiety, nonstop". Earlier this year, Cabello collaborated with music producer Benny Blanco on a solo song, reports Us Weekly . Kordei later left Twitter after being bombarded by hateful, racist tweets . (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Cabello, 19, took to her Snapchat account to apologize to her Harmonizers. " Was having too much anxiety and couldn't finish it ". "I was having awful anxiety, nonstop". Earlier this year, Cabello collaborated with music producer Benny Blanco on a solo song, reports Us Weekly . Kordei later left Twitter after being bombarded by hateful, racist tweets . (more...)
Eagles trade Sam Bradford to Vikings
- September 05, 2016
This trade gives the Philadelphia Eagles a first round pick for the upcoming 2017 NFL Draft which will be held in Philadelphia . Any time a first round draft pick is dealt, there should be immediate results. The Vikings sent a private jet to Bradford's home in Oklahoma, and he arrived at team headquarters late in the afternoon to begin cramming in as much knowledge of Turner's system as he can. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
This trade gives the Philadelphia Eagles a first round pick for the upcoming 2017 NFL Draft which will be held in Philadelphia . Any time a first round draft pick is dealt, there should be immediate results. The Vikings sent a private jet to Bradford's home in Oklahoma, and he arrived at team headquarters late in the afternoon to begin cramming in as much knowledge of Turner's system as he can. (more...)
Trump's immigration pitch falls flat with Republicans near the border
- September 05, 2016
Peña Nieto has been critical of Trump , comparing his "strident rhetoric" to Hitler and Mussolini. Even as he beat a retreat from his earlier pledge to deport all illegal immigrants from the country, Trump's aggressive tone in Phoenix marked a shift from earlier in the day. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Peña Nieto has been critical of Trump , comparing his "strident rhetoric" to Hitler and Mussolini. Even as he beat a retreat from his earlier pledge to deport all illegal immigrants from the country, Trump's aggressive tone in Phoenix marked a shift from earlier in the day. (more...)
Luxury Burning Man enclave vandalized by 'band of hooligans'
- September 05, 2016
It's financed by Ocean Group entrepreneurs Timur Sardarov (whose father, Rashid, is a Russian billionaire) and fellow Ocean Group founder Oliver Ripley, according to the Chronicle . "We provide one of the most state-of-the-art stages on the playa and feed hundreds of non-white ocean burners a day". Burning Man's temporary metropolis has always looked like a settlement from the world of Mad Max, but it appears some of this year's revelers have channeled the Hollywood movie's dystopian ... (more...)
- September 05, 2016
It's financed by Ocean Group entrepreneurs Timur Sardarov (whose father, Rashid, is a Russian billionaire) and fellow Ocean Group founder Oliver Ripley, according to the Chronicle . "We provide one of the most state-of-the-art stages on the playa and feed hundreds of non-white ocean burners a day". Burning Man's temporary metropolis has always looked like a settlement from the world of Mad Max, but it appears some of this year's revelers have channeled the Hollywood movie's dystopian ... (more...)
The Light Between Oceans Casts a Melodramatic Glow
- September 05, 2016
Both Fassbender and Alicia Vikander were drawn to the project for different reasons, and they first met during the rehearsal process. "I wanted to be incredibly faithful to the book", Cianfrance explains. "You'd have to have rocks in your head to want to marry me", he tells her , early on, but the two have sweet, crackling chemistry, probably due to the fact that they became an off-screen couple while making the movie. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Both Fassbender and Alicia Vikander were drawn to the project for different reasons, and they first met during the rehearsal process. "I wanted to be incredibly faithful to the book", Cianfrance explains. "You'd have to have rocks in your head to want to marry me", he tells her , early on, but the two have sweet, crackling chemistry, probably due to the fact that they became an off-screen couple while making the movie. (more...)
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