1.Niners avoid another double-digit blown lead. The 49ers took a 16-3 halftime lead, drawing immediate flashbacks to Sunday, when they blew a 13-point halftime lead to the Cardinals. Don’t forget the two-touchdown lead blown against the Rams, too. This has suddenly become the hot topic in the Bay Area, and it was tested again Thursday. […]
The northern lights lit up the skies with bright pink hues on Thursday night. Photos of the dazzling natural phenomenon, also known as the aurora borealis, were captured across England. The lights could be seen as far south as London, Kent and East Anglia. Farther north in Lancaster, Prof Jim Wild, 49, viewed the northern […]
CAMDEN, N.J. — The clinical Daryl Morey was reduced to something far less than he’s projected to be, or perhaps he was elevated for a moment, into a moment, as his victory lap was halted by the most sobering news. The 76ers president had been beckoned away during his media day appearance by team personnel, […]
Pete Rose, baseball’s career hits leader and fallen idol who undermined his historic achievements and Hall of Fame dreams by gambling on the game he loved and once embodied, has died. He was 83. Stephanie Wheatley, a spokesperson for Clark County in Nevada, confirmed on behalf of the medical examiner that Rose died Monday. Rose […]
The one thing the Baltimore Ravens never had for Lamar Jackson was a great running back to help him out. Mark Ingram had a good run near the end of his career. Between injuries, J.K. Dobbins was effective. But the Ravens, in this era, haven’t had a back like Derrick Henry. We could only imagine […]
Kris Kristofferson, a Rhodes scholar with a deft writing style and rough charisma who became a country music superstar and A-list Hollywood actor, has died. Kristofferson died at his home in Maui, Hawaii, on Saturday, family spokesperson Ebie McFarland said in an email. He was 88. McFarland said Kristofferson died peacefully, surrounded by his family. […]
The Miami Hurricanes swept through their nonconference schedule with relative ease. Now, the No. 7 Hurricanes (4-0) look to keep that momentum going as Atlantic Coast Conference play begins Friday against the Virginia Tech Hokies (2-2). Kickoff from Hard Rock Stadium is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. and the game is televised on ESPN. Follow along […]
Dame Maggie Smith, one of Britain’s best-known actresses whose long career ranged from starring opposite Laurence Olivier in “Othello” on stage and screen, to roles in “Harry Potter” and “Downton Abbey,” has died, her sons announced in a statement shared by their publicist Clair Dobbs. She was 89. “It is with great sadness we have […]
It wasn’t pretty, but the Cowboys earned a much-needed victory. After back-to-back home losses, the Cowboys’ frustration boiled over leading into Week 4. No one was happy. Mike McCarthy got short with a reporter. Players openly talked about accountability and taking care of details. Dallas needed a win. Things looked pretty good Thursday when the […]
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region late Thursday as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, raising fears of deaths, widespread damage and even worse floods than the severe deluge which had preceded its arrival. Helene hit Florida packing sustained winds of around 130 mph (209 kph), the National […]