Star Wars 'Star Wars' fans lose it over 'Rise of Skywalker' D23 footage and Rey's double lightsaberUSA TODAY - Bryan AlexanderANAHEIM — The end is coming for the Skywalker "Star Wars" saga after 40 years, but it's going out with interstellar explosions. LucasFilms president Kathleen Kennedy showed off special footage of "Star
University of Miami Miami breaks out new turnover chain, debuts touchdown rings in season opener vs. FloridaUSA TODAY Sports - Jace EvansMiami keeps raising the game when it comes to the "turnover chain." The Hurricanes' gaudy necklace, awarded to players for takeaways, made its 2019 debut Saturday in the rivalry game against the Florida
Sports 8 late-round sleepers who could help you win your fantasy football leagueUSA TODAY Sports - Charles CurtisFor the third year in a row, we're giving you this post to help you when it's late in your fantasy football draft and you're scrambling around, trying to find that perfect name to queue up and hope you
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoWashington Nationals Turner, Nationals beat Cubs 7-2 for 4th straight winUSA TODAY SportsCHICAGO (AP) — Trea Turner's renewed focus on the little things is producing big results. Turner reached base four times and scored twice, Yan Gomes and Howie Kendrick each drove in two runs and the surging
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Indians Jose Ramirez leaves game with right wrist injuryUSA TODAY SportsCLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland third baseman Jose Ramirez has been removed from the Indians' game against Kansas City with a right wrist injury. A team spokesman said Ramirez left Saturday's game in the first
Sports Six fans injured after lightning strikes golf course at Tour ChampionshipUSA TODAY Sports - Dan KilbridgeATLANTA — Six fans were injured on Saturday when lightning struck the grounds at East Lake Golf Club during the Tour Championship. The PGA Tour released a statement saying emergency medical technicians
Pablo Sandoval Pablo Sandoval to have season-ending reconstructive right elbow surgeryUSA TODAY SportsOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Pablo Sandoval grew teary at the thought he may never make another play for retiring manager Bruce Bochy, a "father figure" to the third baseman who resurrected his career during
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Dodgers escape jam in bizarre 9th, hold off Yankees 2-1USA TODAY SportsLOS ANGELES (AP) — With the sellout crowd at Dodger Stadium hanging on his every pitch, Kenley Jansen found himself in a jam. Bases loaded, one out, and Los Angeles clinging to a one-run lead over the
James Harden James Harden makes big donation to renovate Houston basketball courtsUSA TODAY Sports - Ben DuBoseHouston Rockets superstar James Harden is donating more than $240,000 to the city of Houston to renovate outdoor basketball courts in under-served areas that were ravaged by Hurricane Harvey. Harden addressed
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Florida, Miami announce suspensions before season openerUSA TODAY SportsORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — No. 8 Florida has suspended four players, including safety Brad Stewart and defensive tackle Tedarrell Slaton, for the team's season opener against Miami. The Gators announced the
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoJeff McNeil Mets activate All-Star OF-INF Jeff McNeil from injured listUSA TODAY SportsNEW YORK (AP) — National League batting leader Jeff McNeil was reinstated from the injured list Saturday, a big boost for the New York Mets as they pursue a playoff berth. The team also placed backup Tomás
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoDwight Howard Dwight Howard waived by Grizzlies ahead of Lakers moveUSA TODAY SportsLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies have waived Dwight Howard ahead of the veteran center's expected move to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Grizzlies announced the move Saturday. They acquired Howard
Tom Holland Kit Harington joins Marvel Universe in 'Eternals,' Tom Holland speaks to fans at D23USA TODAY - Bryan AlexanderANAHEIM — Kit Harington is heading to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, joining the cast of immortal beings in "Eternals." Marvel president Kevin Feige announced the news from the D23 fan convention stage
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Patriots' Kendricks suspended for regular-season openerUSA TODAY SportsPatriots tight end Lance Kendricks has been suspended without pay for the first game of the season for violating the NFL's policy and program on substances of abuse. Kendricks' suspension leaves the Patriots
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoWTA Tour Linette beats Giorgi to win 1st WTA title at Bronx OpenUSA TODAY SportsNEW YORK (AP) — Magda Linette won her first WTA title Saturday, outlasting Camila Giorgi 5-7, 7-5, 6-4 in the final of the Bronx Open. The 80th-ranked Poland native had to win three qualifying matches
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoBenfica Porto beats rival Benfica 2-0 in early-season meetingUSA TODAY SportsLISBON, Portugal (AP) — Porto defeated Benfica 2-0 in an early-season meeting of the Portuguese rivals on Saturday. Forward José Luis opened the scoring for the visitors with a close-range flick after
Justin Verlander Houston Astros, Justin Verlander and Detroit Free Press: Here's what happenedUSA TODAY Sports - Chris ThomasThe Houston Astros knowingly violated the MLB collective bargaining agreement, which actually is designed to protect ballplayers, when the franchise blocked Detroit Free Press writer Anthony Fenech from
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Mays, Youngstown State defeat Samford 45-22USA TODAY SportsMONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Nathan Mays threw for two touchdowns and the defense forced four turnovers to lead Youngstown State to a 45-22 win over Samford in the FCS Kickoff Classic on Saturday. In the second
Walt Disney Studios Emma Stone is all punked out with Dalmatians in first look at 'Cruella' from Disney's D23USA TODAY - Bryan AlexanderANAHEIM — Emma Stone was not able to attend the Disney D23 fan convention on Saturday. Walt Disney Studios revealed the first look of Stone's punk rock villain Cruella de Vil, with the signature black-and-white
Coffee Is coffee healthy or not? Here's how much you should drink — and how much is too muchUSA TODAY - Jay CannonWhether it's an iced coffee on a summer morning, a hot cup before work or a warm latte on a snowy day, there is no doubt that Americans love coffee – or at least its caffeine. We use it to wake up, stay
Marriage Doubling down on racist comments, council candidate says she opposes interracial marriageUSA TODAY - Jackie SmithMARYSVILLE, Mich. – Marysville City Council candidate Jean Cramer said she doesn’t have any plans to back out of the race despite coming under fire for racist comments she made at an election forum Thursday
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Report: Former members of Trump National Doral may be waiting a lifetime for refundsUSA TODAY SportsGolfers who have given up their memberships at Trump National Doral may wait the rest of their lives for refunds on their deposits, according to a report in the Miami Herald. Three former members of the
Cedric Benson Cedric Benson's high school football coach remembers his star RB: 'Cedric had no fear'USA TODAY Sports - Mike LeeCedric Benson, the best high school football player in Texas in 2000, was frustrated. It was halftime, and the two-time defending state champion Midland Lee Rebels were losing a district game at Odessa
Arkansas Red Summer 1919: Tree memorializing black Americans killed in Elaine, Arkansas, cut downUSA TODAY - Grace HauckA willow tree memorializing the African American lives lost in a 1919 massacre in Elaine, Arkansas, in one of the deadliest racial conflicts in U.S. history, was chopped down this week in what some fear
Taylor Swift 'I’m pro-choice': Taylor Swift says she wants to do 'everything' she can for 2020 presidential raceUSA TODAY - Sara M MoniuszkoTaylor Swift may be a "Lover," but she says she's going to be a fighter in the upcoming elections. In an interview with The Guardian on Saturday, the singer got candid about her thoughts on all things
Texas Newlywed couple, ages 19 and 20, killed in crash moments after weddingUSA TODAYORANGE, Texas — A newlywed Southeast Texas couple was killed when their car and a truck towing a trailer collided moments after the couple wed, KFDM-TV reports. The crash happened about 3 p.m. Friday State
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoJames Rodríguez Rodríguez returns but Real Madrid held in home openerUSA TODAY SportsMADRID (AP) — James Rodríguez's return to the Spanish league ended in frustration as Real Madrid conceded a late equalizer to draw its home opener 1-1 against Valladolid on Saturday. Rodríguez received
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoVillanova Villanova tops Colgate 34-14 behind arm of Danny SmithUSA TODAY SportsHAMILTON, N.Y. (AP) — Danny Smith threw for three touchdowns and ran for another, leading Villanova past Colgate 34-14 on Saturday in the first game of the 150th season of college football. Justin Covington
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Kovalev stops Yarde to retain WBO light heavyweight titleUSA TODAY SportsCHELYABINSK, Russia (AP) — Sergey Kovalev knocked out Anthony Yarde on Saturday to retain the WBO light heavyweight title in his first defense since winning back the belt in February. Kovalev was rocked
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoMohamed Salah Liverpool outclasses Arsenal in 3-1 win, Salah scores 2USA TODAY SportsLIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Mohamed Salah converted a penalty before scoring a sublime solo goal as Liverpool beat Arsenal 3-1 to open up a three-point gap at the top of the Premier League on Saturday. hadn't
