The NBA suspended Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. for 25 games without pay on Thursday because he tested positive for the painkiller Tramadol, a violation of the league’s anti-drug program. Portis cannot play again until April 8 — the 79th game of the Bucks’ 82-game regular-season schedule — at the earliest. His suspension began with the Bucks’ 116-110 victory over the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks’ Bobby Portis suspended 25 games after testing positive for banned painkiller
Asking Eric: First wife’s ashes are in a box in our garage
Dear Eric: I have been married to my husband for 16 years and we have a wonderful, blended family. Our kids are now grown (ages 26-35). My husband’s first wife died of a drug overdose/swimming accident 23 years ago. They were in the process of a divorce at the time. Her ashes are in a box in our garage. Many times, over the years, they were going to spread her ashes somewhere, … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: First wife’s ashes are in a box in our garage
Connor McDavid scores OT winner for Canada in a 3-2 victory over the US for the 4 Nations tournament title
BOSTON — When they played “O Canada” for the second time, there were no American fans left in the arena to boo. Instead, the Canadian team stood at the blue line, arm in arm, player and coach, wearing their championship hats while the maple leaf flag was lowered behind the 4 Nations Face-Off trophy and the national anthem reverberated across the Americans’ home ice. The fans … [Read more...] about Connor McDavid scores OT winner for Canada in a 3-2 victory over the US for the 4 Nations tournament title
Amazon MGM takes creative reins of James Bond, ending an era of family control of 007
In a James Bond shakeup that stirred the film industry, Amazon MGM announced Thursday that the studio has taken the creative reins of the 007 franchise after decades of family control. Longtime Bond custodians Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said they would be stepping back. Amazon MGM Studios, Wilson and Broccoli formed a new joint venture in which they will co-own … [Read more...] about Amazon MGM takes creative reins of James Bond, ending an era of family control of 007
Photos: Chicago Cubs 12, LA Dodgers 4 in Cactus League opener
Photos from the Chicago Cubs’ 12-4 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. Cubs catcher Reese McGuire hits a two-run double during the third inning against the Dodgers in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) Cubs … [Read more...] about Photos: Chicago Cubs 12, LA Dodgers 4 in Cactus League opener