Here's the coronavirus impact on the US sports community so far
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a domino effect on both college and professional sports organizations. It started March 11, just after tip off between the Utah Jazz and the Oklahoma City Thunder when…
'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Jeopardy' to nix studio audiences over coronavirus concerns
(CNN) -- Two classic television game shows will go without studio audiences out of concern over the spread of coronavirus. Citing "an abundance of caution due" over the spread of COVID-19, "Jeopardy" and "Wheel of Fortune" will begin taping episodes…
27 people, including trainers and veterinarians, indicted in horse-racing doping scheme, prosecutors say
New York (CNN) -- More than two dozen people involved in the horse racing industry have been indicted for taking part in a scheme to give racehorses performance-enhancing drugs to help them win races around the world, federal prosecutors announced…
Max von Sydow, star of films from 'The Seventh Seal' to 'The Exorcist,' dead at 90
(CNN) -- Swedish actor Max von Sydow, who made his name in the films of Ingmar Bergman before featuring in international hits like "Game of Thrones," has died at the age of 90. Von Sydow passed away on Sunday, according…
A 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' series is headed to Netflix
(CNN) --"Jojo Rabbit" director Taika Waititi is set to write, direct and executive produce two animated series based on Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" for Netflix. The first series from the Oscar winner will center around the characters in "Charlie…
Katy Perry reveals she is pregnant in new music video
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are expecting their first child together, the US singer revealed in her latest music video on Thursday.The video for "Never Worn White" sees Perry cradling her baby bump while wearing a white dress."See us in…
Carnival raises money for the Tri-Cities Parkinson's Project
RICHLAND, Wash. -- A local boxing gym is raising money for programs to help those living with Parkinson's Disease. Parkinson's Disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that impairs movement. Rock…
Alex Trebek says he's beating his cancer odds
Alex Trebek offered a health update on Wednesday, and it's good news.The official Twitter account of his game show "Jeopardy!" shared of video of Trebek talking about his prognosis a year after his cancer diagnosis.The one-year survival rate for the…
Tri-Cities Womxn's March incorporates art in fight for womxn's rights
PASCO, Wash. -- The Tri-Cities Womxn's March is bringing a new twist this year by incorporating the arts. Amber Rodriguez, lead organizer and dancer, is featuring local artists and performers to share their…
Amazon Prime Video will stream 21 Yankees games this season
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Amazon Prime Video will stream 21 Yankees games to members in New York's broadcast market this season at no additional cost.
Spike Lee: I'm done watching Knicks at MSG this season
NEW YORK (AP) — Spike Lee still has his courtside seat, though the New York Knicks had to tell their superfan to find another way to get there.
In 'Hillary,' Clinton candidly surveys her ups and downs
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Since losing the 2016 election to Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton has released a memoir about that defeat, launched a political action committee and penned another book about “gutsy women” with her daughter, Chelsea. But Clinton’s most prominent return to the public eye has come in the form of a new candid four-hour documentary series.
Publisher pushes back release date for John Bolton's book
NEW YORK (AP) — The publisher of John Bolton’s highly anticipated memoir has pushed back the release date from March 17 to mid-May.
Sean Spicer joining cable TV talk show fray on NewsMax
NEW YORK (AP) — While Sean Spicer says he expects his old boss, President Donald Trump, to be re-elected, he doesn't view his new television talk show as a vehicle for helping accomplish that end.
Silent Disco for a Cause raises money for victim of human trafficking
RICHLAND, Wash. -- Dance the night away, raising money for victims of sex trafficking while local DJs battle it out. The best part? You can sing as loud as you want…
Chris Matthews retires from MSNBC, cites comments to women
NEW YORK (AP) — Longtime MSNBC host Chris Matthews abruptly retired from his “Hardball” show on Monday, apologizing for making inappropriate comments about women and following a brutal week where he also took heat from supporters of Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.
