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2 days ago in Sports

Jaden McDaniels and the feisty Timberwolves oust the Nuggets and move on to meet the Spurs

The Minnesota Timberwolves had plenty of lulls during the regular season, seemingly coasting at times while struggling to recapture the form that fueled them to consecutive Western Conference finals appearances over the last two years.

2 days ago in Sports

Caitlin Clark scores 21 points, gives the Fever a brief scare in her 1st home game in 9 months

Caitlin Clark's first home game in more than nine months was supposed to be a celebration. Instead, she gave the Indiana Fever and fans a scare Thursday night.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again

Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.

4 days ago in Sports

Broncos’ 2-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons retires after 32 interceptions in his 9-year career

Two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons has retired following a nine-year career, including eight seasons with the Denver Broncos. The Broncos announced Simmons' retirement on Wednesday and noted the news came exactly 10 years after the team selected the safety in the third round from Boston College in 2016.

4 days ago in Sports

Wild going home against Stars with chance to advance in NHL playoffs for 1st time since 2015

Mats Zuccarello and the Minnesota Wild are now in the position that they try to be in every season in the NHL playoffs. Things feel a bit different now, with the Wild going home for Game 6 on Thursday night with a chance to eliminate the Dallas Stars and advance to the second round for the first time since 2015.

4 days ago in Sports

NCAA remains on track to expand to a 76-team March Madness bracket for next season

The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men's and women's sides to 76 teams for next season — a much-expected development that's been in the works for years.

5 days ago in Sports

Thunder breeze through the first round for a 3rd straight year and brace for tougher games ahead

Oklahoma City's first-round dominance in the NBA playoffs continues. The road should get at least a little tougher in the coming weeks — but there's little doubt the defending champions are well-equipped to defend their title.

6 days ago in Sports

Paige Bueckers says it’s all business with Azzi Fudd as they try to win with the Dallas Wings

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers said her relationship with teammate and fellow No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd will have no effect on what they do on the court as they try to turn around a franchise with a long history of losing.

Entertainment

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are coming up. Here’s who’s nominated and how to watch

It's time to cowboy up, y'all. The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are right around the corner, and they look different this time around.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs

Britney Spears was charged in California on Thursday with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, authorities said. The 44-year-old pop star was charged with a single misdemeanor count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office said.

Music News

3 weeks ago in Country Music News

‘She’s So Gone’: Dasha sings her reinvention song on Kelly Clarkson

“She’s So Gone,” but we know where she’s headed: Dasha’s set to perform her Main Street Country track Friday on The Kelly Clarkson…

3 weeks ago in Country Music News

Drive away in Alan Jackson’s Corvette

If you’re an Alan Jackson fan and an auto enthusiast, this is the ultimate: AJ’s giving away his personal 2013…

4 weeks ago in Country Music News

Megan Moroney will ‘Be Unforgettable’ in new cosmetics campaign

Megan Moroney is the newest face of Revlon’s “Be Unforgettable” campaign, the esteemed cosmetics brand announced on Monday. “This campaign…

4 weeks ago in Country Music News

Hear Cody Johnson step into the ‘Footlights’ with Merle Haggard

Cody Johnson’s paying tribute to Merle Haggard on what would’ve been his 79th birthday. It’s also the 10th anniversary of…

4 weeks ago in Country Music News

Ella Langley picked Dandelion very deliberately

Ella Langley not only chose the title of her second album very deliberately, she decided on Dandelion long ago. “I’m so excited…

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Maddie & Tae Say Goodbye to Country Music as a Duo

The end of an era in country music hit a little harder this week as Maddie & Tae officially closed…

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Laura Loves it – Microwavable Booties – 4/28/26

I have a pair of these and they are just the thing I need on a cold night snuggled up…

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Christian’s Red Sox Report: Alex Cora among other staff fired after 10-17 start

The Boston Red Sox just made one of the biggest early-season moves you’ll see in baseball, and honestly, it came…

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Laura Loves it – Makeup Protecting Mask – 4/21/26

Okay, I know this looks silly but it’s not like you are wearing this walking around! I honestly am lowkey…

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Laura Loves it – LED Book Light – 4/14/26

I picked up this LED book light + night light combo and overall I’m really happy with it. It’s a…

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Danville Police K-9 leads Officers to Drug Trafficking Arrest

During a sweep of the car -  K9 Crue showed solid changes of behavior giving probable cause that narcotics were present in the vehicle.

2 days ago in Local

Former treasurer of Bedford Youth Lacrosse Association pleads guilty to stealing more than $70,000

During his time as treasurer from 2013 and 2024, D’Urso made 46 unauthorized cash withdrawals from the association