TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes didn’t score on the overtime power play that Nick Bjugstad created, but he was credited with the game-winner just seconds after it ended. Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar appeared to accidentally put the puck in his own net, as it slipped between goalie Alexandar Georgiev’s legs during a scramble just […]
DeSantis and Newsom lob insults and talk some policy in a faceoff between two White House aspirants
By Steve Peoples | Associated Press WASHINGTON — In an alternate reality, the prime-time showdown between California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday could have been a preview of a 2024 general election debate. Instead, it was a hard-to-explain 90-minute clash that pitted one struggling Republican presidential hopeful against […]
Gov. Jared Polis addresses pro-Israel gathering as protesters hammer on windows
Gov. Jared Polis told a gathering of hundreds of attendees at the Global Conference for Israel on Thursday night that “this is a profoundly difficult time” for the Jewish state in the wake of the “abject cruelty and hatred” wrought by Hamas against civilians nearly two months ago. The gathering opened as pro-Palestinian protesters geared […]
Sharks’ center reveals painful reason why he missed Monday’s game
San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl on Thursday revealed the painful reason why he had to miss one of the team’s games earlier this week. Hertl said after the Sharks’ 3-0 loss to the Boston Bruins at TD Garden that he had a kidney stone and needed a surgical procedure on Monday to have it […]
Cal offensive coordinator Jake Spavital leaves to join Baylor
Jake Spavital is leaving Cal after one season to become offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Baylor, where head coach and defensive specialist Dave Aranda was retained after a 3-9 season. Aranda, who is 23-25 in his four seasons, announced Spavital’s hiring Thursday. That came four days after offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes was fired by […]
Elvis Threatened to Break a Bottle on His Friend’s Head for an Invented Slight
(L-R, standing) Billy Smith, Bill Morris, Lamar Fike, Jerry Schilling, Sheriff Roy Nixon, Vernon Presley, Charlie Hodge, Sonny West, George Klein, Marty Lacker. (L-R, front) Dr. George Nichopoulos, Red West | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Elvis later approached another woman and kissed her as well. As this was happening, West and Gene Smith discussed which […]
I used to have sex once a month, now I’m on HRT I’m doing it in public
Evelyn says her sex life is ‘through the roof’ (Picture: Myles Goode/Getty) Welcome to How I Do It, the series in which we give you a seven-day sneak peek into the sex life of a stranger. This week we hear from Evelyn*, a 45-year-old woman, who has been married for 15 years. The mum-of-three used to […]
Sharks lose to Boston Bruins as road woes start to approach record territory
The San Jose Sharks might have played their best hockey of the season on their recent homestand but their struggles on the road continue unabated. The Sharks allowed two goals in a lopsided second period and never fully recovered in a 3-0 loss to the Boston Bruins on Thursday at TD Garden, as San Jose’s […]
Analysis: New Colorado Rapids coach Chris Armas presses for immediate turnaround in Commerce City. Can he deliver?
The new era of Colorado Rapids soccer will be brash, in-your-face and Centennial State-approved. At least that’s how Bronx-born, Long Island native Chris Armas said he wants his new team to play in Commerce City. The Rapids formally introduced Armas as their 10th permanent head coach in club history on Thursday afternoon at Dick’s Sporting […]
Mitty girls coach Sue Phillips makes Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
Legendary Archbishop Mitty High girls basketball coach Sue Phillips, who has coached at the San Jose school for 30 years, was announced Thursday as part of the 2024 Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame class. Phillips has a 761-165 record as Mitty’s coach and she’s also has been a major part of USA Basketball, coaching many […]
Paul McCartney Loved This Ballad That Became a Beatles B-Side
Some of The Beatles‘ best songs are ignored by fans and the public. Paul McCartney said one of the band’s B-sides was “very fine.” In his opinion, the song contradicted a stereotype about John Lennon’s songwriting. In contrast, John said the tune was a poor rewrite of one of the Fab Four’s earlier tracks. Paul […]
Beck’s ‘Loser’ Sounds a Lot Like This Beatles Song
All roads lead to The Beatles. Beck’s “Loser” is one of the most beloved songs from the 1990s alternative rock scene. It has some major similarities to a track from Beatles for Sale. John Lennon explained why he wrote a song about feeling like a loser. John Lennon wrote 1 of The Beatles’ songs because […]