Bill Simmons claims Brooklyn Nets can only win title if Kyrie Irving stays out of trouble

[ad_1] Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets have catapulted themselves back into elite championship-contender status over the past month. They are currently on a 12-game roll and have won 16 of their past 17 games. The mercurial point guard was suspended for eight games for linking and then failing to disavow a film/book that had … Read more

Phil Baroni, ex-UFC fighter, arrested in Mexico for allegedly murdering girlfriend: report

[ad_1] Former MMA fighter Phil Baroni has been arrested in Mexico for allegedly killing his girlfriend, the prosecutors’ office in the Pacific coast state of Nayarit announced. According to the prosecutors’ office, a woman was found dead in San Fernando on Sunday. Officials later identified the ex-UFC star as the suspect and said an initial … Read more

On this day in history, Jan. 5, 1933, construction begins on Golden Gate Bridge amid great fanfare

[ad_1] Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, an American engineering treasure and widely recognized symbol of the grandeur of the United States, began amid civic pride, pomp and circumstance on this day in history, Jan. 5, 1933.  “The start of construction was met with great delight,” the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and … Read more

California Rep. Kevin McCarthy loses, gains as House speaker election drags on: ‘I voted present’

[ad_1] Two Republicans switched their vote away from Rep.-elect Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday and Wednesday. McCarthy is facing serious headwinds in his bid to become House speaker, as he hasn’t gained a majority of votes in six rounds of voting. Rep. -elect Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., voted for McCarthy previously, but voted “present” during the fourth, … Read more

Adam Kinzinger joins CNN days after leaving Congress, sparking viral mockery: ‘Nobody saw this coming’

[ad_1] Adam Kinzinger has quickly lined up a new gig after concluding his tenure one of the most outspoken anti-Trump lawmakers on Capitol Hill as a cable news pundit.  CNN announced Wednesday that Kinzinger, who officially left Congress this week after choosing not to seek reelection in the 2022 midterms, has joined the network as … Read more