Three weeks ago, as nurses at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, prepared to remove the cancer from Paul Williams’ colon, they wheeled him into room No. 88 for pre-op. None of them could’ve known how much that meant to one of Demaryius Thomas’ oldest friends. Williams’ nerves settled, seeing that room. And the longtime high school basketball coach told …
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It was Jack Black killed the beast. Naomi Watts’ “King Kong” co-star stole the show at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony Monday. Watts was doubled over in laughter as Black hilariously posed with the actress’ newly minted star. See the “Kung Fu Panda” actor and all the celebrities — including husband Billy Crudup — who were on hand to …
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Naomi Watts has two Oscar nominations and was a 2024 Emmy nominee, but there’s something different about the latest honor she is about to receive. The thought that her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame will be there for family, friends and industry compatriots to see — not to mention fans, tourists and any-one else who happens to stroll …
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She may not have the same name recognition as other tech execs like Tim Cook, Bill Gates, or Mark Zuckerberg—not yet, anyway—but Mira Murati is one of the most-watched entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. The former chief technology officer from OpenAI, who left to launch her own AI startup last year, just celebrated a major milestone: Her company, Thinking Machines Lab, …
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Five former Dallas Cowboys players, including linebacker Lee Roy Jordan and two others with Dallas-area high school ties, were among 52 players nominated by the Seniors Screening Committee for election into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the seniors category, it was announced Thursday. Cornerback Everson Walls (Richardson Berkner) led the NFL in interceptions three times, finishing his career …
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Fran Drescher’s ‘The Nanny’ co-stars attend her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony and more star snaps Peter Marc Jacobson, Lisa Ann Walter, Fran Drescher, Nicholle Tom and Madeline Zima attend the ceremony honoring Drescher with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California. Getty Images Dame Helen Mirren and Cara Delevingne share an embrace at the Stella …
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“I think he watched too many videos of his dad doing it!” Letang quipped. Letang personally enjoyed when Fleury hung teammates’ clothing from the rafters at PPG Paints Arena, another prank that required some serious effort and a little assistance. Fleury did it to Justin Schultz, with the words ‘New Guy’ written on tape, and then-rookie Bryan Rust. “I remember …
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Modern-Era nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 *-Finalist (final 15) for the Class of 2025. Underline indicates first year of eligibility. (Players must have last played at least five full seasons ago to be eligible for nomination. Therefore, any individual who last played in 2020 is eligible for the first time in 2026.) QUARTERBACKS (10): Drew …
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Rudi Johnson offered an uplifting message to Virginia youth last week, urging them to “never give up” days before he reportedly committed suicide on Tuesday at the age of 45. “I want to give a special shutout to all the people who came before me, the alumni from Thomas Dale High School and Ettrick Trojans,” Johnson said in a taped …
Read More »The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced 13 first-time candidates among the 128 modern-era nominees for the class of 2026 on Wednesday. Among them are quarterbacks Drew Brees and Philip Rivers, whose careers are forever intertwined thanks to their time spent together on the San Diego Chargers. Alex Smith joins them as the third new quarterback nominee. Advertisement Arizona Cardinals …
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