Month: February 2020
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First openly gay federal judge dead at 72
iStock(NEW YORK) — The first openly gay judge appointed to a U.S. federal court died Sunday, according to court officials and colleagues. Judge Deborah Batts, 72, presided over the bench at Southern District of New [Read More…]
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Rush Limbaugh reveals to listeners that he has advanced lung cancer
iStock/avdyachenko(NEW YORK) — Rush Limbaugh revealed Monday that he is fighting advanced lung cancer. The 69-year-old conservative talk show host said he first realized that something was wrong during his birthday weekend Jan. 12 and [Read More…]
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Jason Whitlock: Forgive the 49ers. They are simply roadkill on the Chiefs’ path to greatness
Jaosn Whitlock reacts to his Kansas City Chiefs winning their first Super Bowl in 50 years last night, topping the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in Miami.
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Stepmother who last saw missing Colorado boy addresses online rumors
iStock(COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.) — The search has intensified for an 11-year-old boy in Colorado who vanished a week ago after leaving his home to play with a friend. Now his stepmother is urging the community [Read More…]
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Bucky Brooks: Patrick Mahomes earned Super Bowl MVP by making plays in the 4th quarter
Bucky Brooks joins LaVar Arrington, Jason Whitlock and Marcellus Wiley to discuss whether Patrick Mahomes deserved to win Super Bowl MVP after throwing for 286 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions.
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Illinois researcher quantifies impact of China’s tariff rate quota on US grain exports
A new study from the University of Illinois shows China’s tariff rate quota (TRQ) policy significantly impacted US grain exports ahead of the trade war. Lead author of the study Bowen Chen tells Brownfield they [Read More…]
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Former Badgers & Packers in the XFL
Some familiar faces from the Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers will take the field in the XFL
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Just under 100 million people watch Super Bowl on Fox
The Super Bowl has put a halt to a four-year decline in viewership
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Rutgers faces tough test vs No. 9 Maryland
No. 9 Maryland presents a tough challenge for Rutgers
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Arkansas faces tough test vs No. 11 Auburn
No. 11 Auburn presents a tough challenge for Arkansas
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Season of change leaves Tennessee struggling for answers
Season of change leaves Tennessee struggling for answers
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SEC names John McDaid coordinator of football officials
The Southeastern Conference has named John McDaid coordinator of football officials
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Digital Extra: The Bringer of (Purple) Rain a big boost to Twins lineup
Get to know Josh Donaldson, the newest Minnesota Twins slugger.
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Kansas City fireworks light up weather map after Chiefs’ Super Bowl win
Kyle Rivas/Getty Image(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) — Kansas City erupted in fireworks after the Chiefs’ Super Bowl win Sunday night, so much so that the National Weather Service radar detected the sky-high celebrations. From 8:41 p.m. [Read More…]
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2020 Olympic gymnastics hopeful amazes with perfect 10 routine
Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images(GAINESVILLE, Fla.) — When University of Florida college gymnast Trinity Thomas nailed the landing of her uneven bars routine at a match last week, all she could think was “wow,” she told Good [Read More…]
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Two dead, one hurt in shooting at Texas A&M University-Commerce residence hall
vmargineanu/iStock(COMMERCE, Texas) — Two people were killed and a third person was injured in a shooting at a residence hall at Texas A&M University-Commerce on Monday, authorities said. The surviving victim was taken to a [Read More…]
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Jhoulys Chacín finalizes minor league contract with Twins
Jhoulys Chacín finalizes minor league contract with Twins
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Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs simply could not be contained
For the first time in 50 years, the Chiefs are Super Bowl champions.
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Take a sneak peek at the first Tiger Woods-designed public golf course
DSCimage/iStock(RIDGEDALE, Mo.) — Tiger Woods fans will soon be able to experience a first: the golf legend has designed his first public-access golf course. Called Payne’s Valley Course and named for the late Payne Stewart, [Read More…]
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Forever 21 announces tentative deal to come out of bankruptcy, stay open
zodebala/iStock(NEW YORK) — Fast-fashion chain Forever 21 announced it reached a tentative $81 million agreement with a buyer to come out of bankruptcy and keep its retail and e-commerce stores open. “Forever 21 filed a [Read More…]