Articles By: Richard Davis (Page 335)

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ey, did you catch the latest buzz from the Raiders? They're shaking things up with their rookie signings this year, ditching the slow rollout for a rapid-fire approach. With Rookie minicamp just around the corner, they've already locked in six out of their eight draft picks, including the big guns like tight end Brock Bowers and a whole lineup from Day three.

Man, the Knicks just keep on rollin', even with all these injuries stacking up.

Natalie Elphicke, the MP from Dover, recently made headlines when she switched sides from the Tories to Labour. This move came as a surprise to many, given her previous affiliations. But hey, surprises keep things interesting, right?

"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" hits theaters this Friday, promising an epic adventure that goes beyond just talking about apes. Believe it or not, the stars of the movie, Owen Teague and Freya Allan, couldn't stop talking about their encounters with leeches during the six months of filming in Australian jungles.

Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava shocked the pageant world when she announced her resignation on Instagram, just days after Miss USA also decided to step down. Srivastava, who hails from New Jersey, explained that her personal values no longer completely aligned with the direction of the organization. This decision was not made lightly, she noted, especially considering her pride in being the first Mexican-Indian American to hold the title, which she won in September.

Man, did you catch that scuffle in the third period between the Boston Bruins and the Florida Panthers? It was a real showdown, with Matthew Tkachuk and David Pastrnak, both All-Stars, going toe to toe in Game 2 of their playoff series. The intensity was off the charts!

The Indiana Pacers are really feeling the heat in their playoff series against the New York Knicks, and they're not keeping quiet about it. They've been hitting up the league office, protesting a whopping 49 calls they thought were total bogus in Game 2. And that's not all—they protested 29 calls in Game 1 too.

The excitement was palpable as the Philadelphia Union made a historic move, signing 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan to the biggest homegrown contract ever seen in Major League Soccer. But that's not all; there's a thrilling twist to this tale. Sullivan's journey doesn't stop there; he's destined for the English Premier League giants, Manchester City, once he hits 18. Talk about a dream come true!

Remember that time when Jonathan Papelbon and Bryce Harper went at it in the Washington Nationals' dugout? Cameras were rolling, and it was like a scene out of a movie. That was back in September 2015, and man, did it cause a stir!

Canterbury MP Rosie Duffield expressed some head-scratching over Tory MP Natalie Elphicke jumping ship to Labour. She described it as "really peculiar," echoing the sentiments of many of her fellow Labour MPs.

Steve Albini, the legendary rock producer from Chicago who stood against the music industry's corporate grip, has passed away. According to Taylor Hales, manager at Albini's Electrical Audio Recording studio, he died from a heart attack at the age of 61.

So, let's talk about Maya Rudolph - she's not exactly thrilled with how the internet has been treating creators lately, especially those on Saturday Night Live.

Chinese President Xi Jinping's European tour reached its crescendo as he touched down in Hungary late Wednesday. This leg of his journey promises to seal numerous deals with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, further solidifying China's economic presence in the region. Xi's agenda includes face-to-face meetings with both Orbán and Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok during his two-night stay in Budapest. Talks are poised to revolve around the deepening of Chinese investments in Hungary, a country that has actively courted economic ties with Beijing, diverging from the more protective stance adopted by many European counterparts.

Hey folks, big news for Utah hockey fans! The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here: it's time to choose the name of Utah's first NHL team. Yup, you heard that right. The team's owner, Ryan Smith, wants YOU to help pick the perfect name. How cool is that?

So, guess what hoop fans, the NBA just dropped the big news: Nikola Jokic snagged the MVP title for the 2023-24 season! And get this, it's not his first rodeo – it's his third time clinching this top honor. Dude's definitely got game!

Joe Burrow, the quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, recently got the social media buzzing with his thoughts on an 18-game season. But he didn't stop there. This week, he threw in some more ideas, taking inspiration from the NBA's All-Star game and suggesting two bye weeks.

Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets' star, snagged his third Most Valuable Player trophy this Wednesday, adding another chapter to his legendary NBA career. This win marks his third MVP title in just four seasons, following last year's MVP, Joel Embiid from the Philadelphia 76ers. Jokic outpaced Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks, who took second and third spots in the voting.

President Biden put a temporary hold on sending some heavy-duty bombs to Israel. The reason? He was worried they might end up being used in a potential conflict in Rafah, a city where a lot of people from Gaza have taken shelter. This move reflects a growing tension between the U.S. and Israel regarding how the war is being handled.

Guess who’s back in the UK? Yep, Prince Harry made a surprise touchdown for a special occasion, marking a whopping ten years of his brainchild, the Invictus Games. But hold your horses, he won’t be rubbing shoulders with his dad, King Charles III, this time around.

The Thunder's youth has been questioned all season, but they've been proving doubters wrong. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, just 25, played like an MVP, guiding them to the top seed in the West. Plus, they've got clutch skills, boasting a top 10 clutch net rating. And in the playoffs, they showed their mettle by sweeping the Pelicans in the first round.