Momentous developments call for special editions. Instead of Saturday Night Five, welcome to Saturday Night One: Our account of the lost days that cost the Pac-12 an October start … If these past few weeks have felt like months for Pac-12 fans, well, just wait until Oct. 24. That’s when the Big Ten and the […]
How Trump, Biden are preparing for first presidential debate
WASHINGTON — Ahead of the first debate-stage matchup between President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden, each campaign is promising a stark contrast in policy, personality and preparation. Trump has decided to skip any formal preparation. And while Biden’s team believes the significance of the debate may be exaggerated, the Democratic nominee has […]
Kiszla: At this point in storied NFL career, is old Tom Brady any better than Broncos journeyman Jeff Driskel?
The NFL is 100 years old. So logic suggests Tom Brady vs. Jeff Driskel cannot possibly be the most-lopsided quarterback mismatch in league history. But it has to be a contender for that thorny crown. Driskel, a 27-year-old Broncos journeyman who will take snaps in place of injured Drew Lock, is the proud owner of […]
Nuggets vs. Lakers live blog: Real-time updates from Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals
Related Articles Is Nuggets’ playoff run inside NBA bubble real or mirage? Former stars assess Jamal Murray’s rise, Denver’s promising future Grading the Week: LeBron James, Lakers lobbying officials may look shameless, but it’s hardly anything new Down 3-1 again, Nuggets are blaming themselves, not NBA refs: “We put ourselves in this position” Keeler: How […]
Portland fears violence as ‘Proud Boys’ group descends on city
PORTLAND, Ore. — Members of the right-wing Proud Boys and their supporters arrived in a Portland, Oregon, park Saturday as leftist activists prepared their own counterrallies, raising the temperature of a city already on edge as officials pleaded for the ralliers to refrain from violence. Gov. Kate Brown declared a state of emergency in advance […]
A’s unable to find clutch hit in game one loss to Mariners
OAKLAND — The A’s for the second straight game failed to come up with any run-scoring hits in the early-to-middle innings against the Seattle Mariners. This time, though, it came back to bite them. The A’s, after leaving five runners on base in the first seven innings, gave up four runs in the eighth inning […]
‘We want it to feel like home:’ Sisters open Black-owned coffee shop in San Jose
SAN JOSE — On South First Street, Nirvana Soul is already an oasis. Starting before 9 a.m. Saturday, a crowd of more than 70 people trickled down the road on foot, bicycle and roller skates, stretching all the way from the new coffee shop’s pink sign to the California Theatre. Co-owner Be’Anka Ashaolu buzzed up […]
Barrett clerked for Scalia. Conservatives hope she’ll follow his path.
WASHINGTON — By the time she graduated at the top of her Notre Dame Law School class in 1997, besting all 187 students, Amy Coney Barrett was already a legal superstar. She would soon go on to clerk at the Supreme Court and, not long after, return to teach at her alma mater, admired by […]
If Barrett joins, Supreme Court would have six Catholics
By David Crary | Associated Press Roman Catholics account for a bit more than 20% of the U.S. population, yet they are on track to hold six of the Supreme Court’s nine seats now that President Donald Trump has nominated Amy Coney Barrett to fill its vacancy. It’s a striking development given that the high […]
THE ESPORTS ECOSYSTEM: The key players and trends driving the red-hot, fast-growing esports space that’s on track to surpass $1.5 billion by 2023
Summary List Placement This is a preview of The Esports Ecosystem research report from Business Insider Intelligence. Purchase this report. To check to see if you already have access to Business Insider Intelligence through your company, click here. Esports and gaming have burst into the mainstream in recent years, transforming from a vibrant niche to […]
UFC 253 live blog: Real-time updates from fight night
Live updates, tweets, photos, analysis and more from UFC 253 on Sept. 26, 2020. Mobile users, if you can’t see the live blog, tap here. …read more Source:: The Denver Post – Sports
Rapids game against Sporting KC postponed after positive COVID-19 tests
Colorado’s MLS game against Sporting Kansas City has been postponed after a Rapids player and three staff members tested positive for the coronavirus. A player for FC Cincinnati also tested positive and is in isolation, the team announced. The player, who was not identified, was symptomatic, the team said. The Rapids suspended training while the […]