“I felt just disbelief. It felt like winning the lottery.” She went from isolating during the pandemic to shooting in New Zealand. “My first day filming I was on a mountain. So, a little different.” The show’s time period is before the events of The Hobbit and the original The Lord of the Rings. “We’re not trying to take away from the films in any way. The films are the films and they’re classics....
On April 17, Czech leaders determined that evidence pointed to the participation of two Russian spies in connection with the deadly explosion. Over a week later, Zeman, who is known for his pro-Russian views, instead suggested that the explosion could have been caused by human error. That statement prompted thousands of demonstrators to take to the streets in Prague on Thursday, calling Zeman “a servant” of Russia, and demanding he be tried for treason, AP reported....
That would be Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell’s shove of Bucks forward Greg Monroe and immediate retreat. During the third quarter of the Bucks’ 107-103 win, Los Angeles’ Nick Young thought Milwaukee rookie Malcolm Brogdon used excessive force on a block attempt and responded with a shove. Young pushed Brogdon before Monroe nearly knocked him over with a shove to the neck region. That’s when Russell came in … kind of....
The former infielder played seven seasons as a member of the Twins and Dodgers. But Hale’s most famous moment as a baseball player happened during a stint in the minor leagues when, as a member of the Triple-A Portland Beavers, he hit a deep fly ball to right field. Vancouver Canadians outfielder Rodney McCray went to make the catch, and ran right through the outfield wall. MORE: 9 Craziest moments of 2014 postseason | 8 managerial moves that backfired
At the apparent urging of President Donald Trump, rioters descended upon the Capitol building on Wednesday seeking to disrupt the Congressional certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the Electoral College. An undetermined number of rioters stormed the Capitol rotunda and were able to gain access to the offices of some lawmakers. In a Wednesday press conference, D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee said that not only had people been arrested, but 4 individuals had died during the riots....
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, though the move is a permanent transfer and Canouse has been signed to a multi-year contract. “Russell is a dominant holding midfielder with great talent and vision, especially as a young player,” D.C. United general manager Dave Kasper said in a statement. “We’re pleased to acquire such an accomplished 22-year-old with years of European experience. He is a strong, physical presence who has an acute ability to dictate play....
The 2013 second-round draft pick posted a cryptic message on Instagram early morning Monday. His tone seems to suggest he’s leaving the team, but it he doesn’t specify how. MORE: Patriots sign TE Fred Davis | Former NFL player’s house, $1 millon pool for sale | ‘Face The Nation’ weighs in on Deflategate There have been no reports of Swearinger being traded or released. It’s possible the Texans told him privately that his name was on the trading block so he figured he’d announce it to the world before a deal got done....
Posting on Reddit’s r/AmITheA**hole sub, user starless012 explained she normally takes her daughter to see her ex-partner’s family twice a year. However, on this occasion, they’re going to starless012’s sister’s bachelorette trip instead. The post has received over 7,600 upvotes and the top comment alone has been upvoted 15,000 times. The mom told Redditors she rang her ex and asked for permission to take their daughter to Paris. You can read the original post here....
A man from Canada has melted hearts online with his reaction to receiving the puppy he always wanted for his birthday, leaving the internet “bawling their eyes out.” In the video, which was shared on TikTok on Sunday by the man’s daughter posting under the username Kelseyhayes._, the man can be seen gasping, over the moon with joy, as his daughter handed him a basket with the Labrador puppy inside....
Sharing his story on Reddit, user u/ConcernEquivalent744 explained that his brother and his wife had kicked out their daughter at age 17. As members of a conservative Christian church, they were unhappy when she came out as a lesbian. Fortunately, her grandparents took her in and paid for her to attend college. ConcernEquivalent744 also stepped up, bonding with his niece and trying to provide a “safe space” for her....
It’s no secret that PE isn’t a subject everyone at school enjoys — and some students even go so far as to fake sick notes to get out of it. In a viral post shared on Reddit’s r/funny page, which can be seen here, user BlueWolf7995 shared a photo of his dad’s supposed sick note. While PE might be loathed among some students, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said there are many benefits to it....
The woman, u/RozaliaSky, shared her side of the story to the popular Reddit forum u/AmITheAhole, earning 5,100 upvotes and 900 comments in seven hours for her post, “[Am I the Ahole] for freezing my boyfriend’s card?” The original poster (OP) explains that though her boyfriend now makes “decent money,” he grew up poor, and is currently the only member of his family with stable income. His 23-year-old sister, however, is a “leech,” the OP says, and is “irresponsible [and] totally anti-work....
His wife captured the incredible moment on camera, and shared his wholesome response to TikTok. In the video posted by Shari_lea_plus_3, the mom-to-be enters the car after a doctor’s appointment, where her husband is waiting. Shari captioned the video, which has been watched more than 7 million times: “Telling my husband we’re having triplets.” Already aware of the incredible news, she makes sure to keep the camera rolling as she hands him a copy of her ultrasound scan....
Mark Polyakov, a 37-year-old father from Miami-Dade County, threatened over text that he would “burn” down his son’s Jewish private school, Scheck Hillel Community School, but said that the word “burn” was misinterpreted, his attorney Mark Eiglarsh told Newsweek on Friday. “If his messages were read in context and in their entirety, the only conclusion a reasonable person can reach is that he wanted to get a lawyer to sue the school to burn it down legally, not physically/actually,” Eiglarsh said....
Harris’ heart reportedly stopped for a time, but his agent said the fighter is now in stable condition and expected to remain hospitalized for “a day or two,” ESPN.com reported. MORE: Best boxing, MMA upsets of the past 25 years Despite what looked like arguably the most pitiful fight in MMA history, Harris also suffered a fractured orbital bone, fell to the mat at 1:32 of the third round and was take out of the ring on a stretcher....
The country reported 4,597 total new deaths in the past week from July 4 to 10. This week’s tally was a nearly 18.5 percent increase on the 3,879 total new deaths reported the previous week from June 27 to July 3, according to data compiled by Worldometer. On April 21, the country reported a record daily death count of 2,749, the highest number reported to date, according to Worldometer....
WHAT WE’RE READING The articles you’ll want to save and share with your friends 1. In search of a feel-good Super Bowl story? Gregg Doyel gives you one right here. [READ MORE] 2. Sports On Earth produced a mini-documentary on three players who were selected as Mr. Irrelevant in the NFL Draft. [READ MORE] 3. The people entrusted with security at the Super Bowl have thought of just about everything....
WHAT WE’RE READING The articles you’ll want to save and share with your friends 1. Longtime fantasy fixture Matthew Berry says goodbye to fantasy baseball. [READ MORE] 2. There won't be a ton of air time devoted to the SWAC tournament, so give this a read from Charles P. Pierce. [READ MORE] 3. Should the at-large bid come to an end in the NCAA Tournament? [READ MORE] 4. Zach Lowe with an update on "the wheel" and how to deal with tanking....
WHAT WE’RE READING The articles you’ll want to save and share with your friends 1. The infographics that accompany the Grantland Stanley Cup preview are a lot of fun. Give the whole thing a look. [READ MORE] 2. Paul Lukas looks at the newest helmet that's sweeping college football. Will it improve player safety? [READ MORE] 3. Mike Freeman takes an extremely thorough look at Darren Sharper amid the date-rape allegations....
VIDEO OF THE DAY Enjoy this Nike ad. It's probably the closest you'll get to seeing LeBron James in a dunk contest ever again. WHAT WE’RE READING The five articles you’ll want to save and share with your friends 1. Seattle Seahawks camp is anything but typical. ESPN the Magazine has an inside look. [READ MORE] 2. Jonah Keri looks at what he calls "The Kings of Call-Up," the players who made big impressions in late-season debuts....
