TAMPA, Fla. — The Carolina Panthers felt they beat themselves in a 31-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Four turnovers and nine penalties undermined the team’s chances. And, it didn’t help that star running back Christian McCaffrey was slowed — and eventually sidelined for most of the fourth quarter — by what […]
These Celebs Won Best Dressed At The Emmys, Even Without The Red Carpet
Tonight marks the 72nd annual Emmy Awards, the first award show of its kind since the pandemic took hold. Sure, there were the MTV Video Music Awards, which were broadcast live from multiple rooftops around New York City last month and were a success, but it’s the Emmys that are television’s most anticipated event. That […]
Oakland A’s lose another opportunity to clinch AL West
All things considered, a six-game Bay Bridge Series sweep was unlikely. The A’s had shut out the Giants in back-to-back games on the back half in Oakland after demoralizing their regional rivals at the Oracle Park half weeks ago. The Giants had their say, handing the A’s a 14-2 loss Sunday, moving the series to […]
Broncos Briefs: Injuries at receiver elevates rookie KJ Hamler’s role in debut
PITTSBURGH — It only felt like Broncos rookie receiver KJ Hamler missed more than just the opening regular-season game due to a hamstring injury. Because Hamler was shut down early in camp, the opportunity for him to make a positive impression was negated as he spent most days on a side field doing rehabilitation exercises. […]
Brandon Crawford blasts grand slam, Giants back at .500 after blowout win over A’s
OAKLAND — In the midst of a race for a postseason berth, the San Francisco Giants are relying on several players who were once relegated to part-time roles to step up and a lead a late-season surge. Few players on the roster have more experience in navigating the challenges of a playoff race than shortstop […]
Rockies’ Nolan Arenado mighty have, quitely, played his final home game at Coors Field
With his left shoulder aching, power missing, a sub-par .253 batting average, and his team in a tailspin, the Rockies’ Nolan Arenado sat out Sunday afternoon’s home finale against the Dodgers. It turned out to be a rare good day for Colorado, which rode another stellar start by Antonio Senzatela to beat the Dodgers 6-3, […]
Broncos Q-and-A: Late red zone miss halts comeback against Steelers
PITTSBURGH — Questions and answers after the Broncos’ 26-21 loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday. Question: Let’s start at the end. The Broncos had third-and-2 from the Steelers’ 15-yard line at the two-minute warning and trailing by five points. What happened over the next two plays? Answer: Missed opportunities, period. On third down, quarterback Jeff Driskel […]
INFLUENCER MARKETING 2020: Why brands can’t get enough of an $8 billion ecosystem driven by Kardashians, moms, and tweens
Summary List Placement This is a preview of the INFLUENCER MARKETING 2019 research report from Business Insider Intelligence. 14-Day Risk Free Trial: Get full access to this and all Digital Media industry research reports. As influencers become more plentiful and proven, brand dollars have flooded into the space. Brands are set to spend up to […]
Kindred Capital, a European tech investor which shares profits with founders, has raised a $105 million second fund
Summary List Placement European early-stage investors Kindred Capital has closed a second fund at £81 million ($105 million). “We’re a very founder-led firm, we focus on people,” Leila Zegna, general partner at Kindred, told Business Insider in an interview. “COVID-19 has reinforced that for us. The only constant in any business is change and we […]
2020 Emmy Awards Open Post: Hosted by John Leguizamo’s boycott
The (Covid) Emmy Awards are tonight, and here is your (Covid) Open Post. This year’s Emmys are mostly going to be a series of live link-ups from various nominees’ homes or offices. Emmy producers told the nominees that they can appear wherever they want in their own homes, and they can dress however they want […]
Bryson DeChambeau blasts way to U.S. Open title
By DOUG FERGUSON / AP Golf Writer MAMARONECK, N.Y. — Call him a mad scientist in a tam o’shanter cap. Call him a game-changer in golf. Any description of Bryson DeChambeau now starts with U.S. Open champion. In a breathtaking performance Sunday at Winged Foot, on a course so demanding no one else broke par, […]
The Latest: Nebraska nursing home virus toll relatively low
By The Associated Press OMAHA, Neb.— More than 40% of the deaths linked to the coronavirus in Nebraska have been at nursing homes, but the overall rate of deaths in the state’s nursing homes has remained relatively low compared with national figures. A total of 185 deaths linked to the virus have been confirmed at […]