Zion Williamson returned to practice with the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday for the first time since he had arthroscopic knee surgery shortly before the season.
The Golden Globes, known as the “party of the year,” is going with a meatless menu for its 77th annual awards show.
Seven people were injured in a shooting at a bar in Huntington, West Virginia early New Year’s Day, police said.
Greenville, SC (AP) — An upstate police chief who has been under investigation for allegedly giving preferential treatment to a businessman is stepping down from his post. Greenville police chief ken miller resigned yesterday after First Circuit Solicitor David Pascoe announced that Miller would not face criminal charges following an investigation from SLED. A city spokesperson says Miller will receive…
The 57-year-old of Mexican and Puerto Rican descent is the first minority to be named full-time coach in Redskins franchise history. Rivera is the seventh coach hired by Dan Snyder in his two decades of ownership, which have included just five playoff appearances.
By the time he left his position in 2014 — he wouldn’t say or let league staffers say “retire,” because he never stopped working — a league that fought for a foothold before him had grown to a more than $5 billion a year industry and made NBA basketball perhaps the world’s most popular sport after soccer.
Clemson, S.C. (AP)– A report says three fraternities at Clemson University have been disciplined for violating the university’s code of conduct. Delta Chi, Phi Delta Theta and Chi Phi were investigated following accusations of harsh new member processes and placed on probation. Delta Chi is on probation until Dec. 2021 for forcing new members into personal servitude. Chi Phi and…
PERTH, Australia (AP) –Australia’s capital, Canberra, and other cities are canceling New Year’s fireworks shows as the wildfire danger worsens in oppressive summer heat. Pressure is mounting for the iconic celebrations in Sydney to be canceled as well, but Australia’s prime minister has said the show should go on to show Australia’s resiliency. Scores of wildfires are burning and total…
The Gamecocks (8-5) had looked to build off its last outing, a 70-59 win at defending national champion Virginia on Dec. 22. Instead, South Carolina was stung by Christiaan Jones, a Columbia native.
NEW YORK — Breakthrough singer-rapper Lizzo has been named Entertainer of the Year by The Associated Press. Voted by entertainment staffers of the news cooperative, Lizzo dominated the pop, R&B and rap charts in 2019 with songs like “Truth Hurts” and “Good As Hell.” Though she released her first album in 2013, Lizzo dropped her major-label debut, “Cuz I Love…
