NCAA will expand men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to 76 teams each

The NCAA announced Thursday that it will expand its two March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season, a move that will drop more early-round games into the first …

Sky first-round draft pick Ajša Sivka signs with University of Kentucky

Plot twist: Ajša Sivka is headed to the University of Kentucky. After playing internationally last season, the Sky’s No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft was expected to join the …

‘Highway to Heaven’ Reboot Set at Fox

“Highway to Heaven” is getting a second life. The drama fantasy series, which ran from 1984 to 1989 on NBC, is being rebooted by Fox for the 2027-2028 broadcast season. …

Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will skip Preakness

Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not run in the Preakness Stakes next weekend, trainer Cherie DeVaux announced Wednesday. DeVaux and owners decided to skip the Preakness and set their …

Miles Teller and Eddie Redmayne in Talks to Play Mismatched CIA Agents in Doug Liman Spy Thriller ‘Star One,’ CAA Launching Sales in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)

Miles Teller and Eddie Redmayne are in talks to star in “Star One,” a new spy thriller from Doug Liman set to launch at the market in Cannes. Liman — who …

Illinois attorney general pushes for rate cut as Peoples Gas asks for $202M hike

The Illinois Attorney General’s office and consumer advocates say Peoples Gas’ proposal to raise rates by $202 million would ultimately cost homeowners while lining the pockets of the utility’s shareholders, …

Ted Turner and Rupert Murdoch: A Media Feud for the Ages

When the news broke Wednesday that Ted Turner, the renowned media and sports mogul, had died at the age of 87, leading voices in the media and entertainment world showered …

UFC’s New Pact With Paramount Skydance Lifts TKO’s Q1 Earnings

The UFC’s new licensing deal with Paramount Skydance helped boost TKO’s first quarter earnings as the pact with Paramount+ kicked in at the start of the year. TKO saw revenue …

New ‘Planet of the Apes’ Movie in the Works With ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Director

Director Matt Shakman is bouncing from Marvel’s sacred timeline to “The Planet of the Apes,” as the director will shepherd a new film in the sci-fi franchise for 20th Century …

Botched raid victim Anjanette Young slated for Chicago police oversight role

Anjanette Young, a social worker who became a police reform advocate after an infamous botched raid on her home in 2019, is one step closer to becoming a bureaucrat with …

Mullin Says ICE Arrested 1,900 People in One Day, “Purposely Being a Little Bit More Quiet”

President Trump’s new Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin was asked on Newsmax by host Rob Schmitt, “Are we staying strong on the idea of deportations for all illegals, or …

Hayden Panettiere Comes Out as Bisexual: ‘Better Late Than Never!’

Reading Time: 2 minutes Hayden Panettiere has seen many ups and downs in her life, and through them all, she’s been admirably honest and open with her fans. Now, Hayden …

Bulls introduce new man in charge as Bryson Graham hits all the notes

Bryson Graham’s words on Wednesday were profound. Then again, they often are in prepared introductory press conferences. Bulls fans, however, are at the point where they deserve more than the …

City Council committee backs banning sweepstakes machines over Mayor Johnson’s objections

A City Council committee determined to maximize revenue from video gambling terminals and eliminate competition for them moved Tuesday to ban sweepstakes machines over Mayor Brandon Johnson’s objections. Business Affairs …