Terry Francona needed some time away from baseball. A year was long enough. One of baseball’s most beloved managers, Francona has been hired by the Cincinnati Reds, returning to a team he played for after stepping down in Cleveland following last season because of health reasons. A person familiar with… Read More

Eminem killed off his alter ego Slim Shady with his latest album, but he’s making way for a new nickname: Grandpa. The rapper announced his daughter Hailie Jade is pregnant through a touching music video that is a tribute to their relationship. Home videos dating back to 1999 and photos… Read More

Caitlin Clark has been named the WNBA Rookie of the Year in a near-unanimous vote, giving the Indiana Fever back-to-back winners after Aliyah Boston won the honor last season. A national panel of sportswriters and sportscasters gave Clark 66 of 67 votes in balloting released Thursday. Chicago Sky forward Angel… Read More

Simone Biles simply wanted to mix it up when the gymnastics superstar invited some of the top American men to join her post-Olympic Tour. “Bringing the guys on board was designed to show what men’s gymnastics has to offer,” Biles said. “And I just think that over the years, we… Read More

An attorney said Tuesday he is representing 120 accusers who have come forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs, the hip-hop mogul who is awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Houston attorney Tony Buzbee said he expects lawsuits to be filed within the next month, with most expected… Read More

There have been so many horrific stories of loss, destruction, and damage coming out of the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, particularly in the western part of North Carolina. But there is good news coming out of the area, like the story of a loving father who trekked hours on foot… Read More