After a day with almost no information on Ric Flair, who was hospitalized yesterday with a heart-related issue, Melinda Morris Zanoni of Legacy Talent and Entertainment (Flair’s management team) posted what came across as an ominous message on Sunday night. She tweeted: “Are U a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair? If so, we need prayers and positive […]
Read MoreChicago policeman found guilty of murdering black teenager Laquan McDonald
A white Chicago policeman has been found guilty of the second-degree murder of black teenager Laquan McDonald – the first time in half a century that a Chicago police officer has been convicted for an on-duty killing. Jason Van Dyke, 40, faces up to 20 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of second-degree […]
Read MorePWG rounds out lineup for 2018 Battle of Los Angeles
Rounding out the lineup for the tournament, 14 more wrestlers have been added to this year’s PWG Battle of Los Angles, including some big international names. Some of the biggest names announced are CIMA, T-Hawk and Shingo Takagi. While T-Hawk has wrestled in the United States in the last year, CIMA and Takagaki haven’t wrestled in the US since […]
Read MoreHarvey Weinstein wins dismissal of one criminal charge
A New York judge on Thursday dismissed one of the six criminal charges against movie producer Harvey Weinstein after prosecutors said they could not oppose the dismissal in light of information they had learned while investigating the case. The dismissed charge concerns an alleged sexual assault of an aspiring actress by Weinstein in 2004. Five […]
Read MoreKey Afghan police chief Abdul Raziq killed after meeting with US general
A powerful Afghan police general has been assassinated in an insider attack, robbing president Ashraf Ghani of a key security official and threatening his fragile grip on southern Afghanistan. Click Here: West Coast Eagles Guernsey Gen Abdul Razik was shot dead alongside the Kandahar spy chief and provincial governor shortly after a meeting with the […]
Read MoreWhy Brazil’s president-elect Jair Bolsonaro really is the ‘Trump of the Tropics’
He has vowed to drain the swamp, slash regulations and get tough with China. Evangelicals and gun-rights advocates love him. He has denounced the media as "fake news." Political foes? Lock ’em up. Brazil’s new president-elect, Jair Bolsonaro, is an ardent admirer — and shrewd imitator — of his US counterpart Donald Trump. And that could […]
Read MoreTear gas fired as anti-migration protesters clash with police outside EU in Brussels
Belgian riot police used tear gas and water cannon on Sunday to disperse thousands of people protesting in Brussels against a UN migration pact. Demonstrators held aloft banners bearing slogans including "Our people first" and "We have had enough, close the borders." The protest outside the European Union headquarters in Brussels was organised by Flemish […]
Read MoreGap Inc. Canada donates 3 million dollars worth of clothing
Gap Inc. is teaming with Delivering Good to donate over 3 million dollars worth of clothing to Canadians in need. New apparel items from Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy will be distributed to those financially impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Delivering Good is a non-profit organization that unites retailers, manufacturers, foundations to support those […]
Read MoreMagnussen not ‘nervous’ about F1 future with Haas
Kevin Magnussen is not “nervous” about his future in Formula 1 with Haas, the Dane remaining focused on this year’s job at hand with the US outfit. Just two races into the disrupted 2020 season, talk has already started to turn to next year, with innuendo and gossip swirling around the paddock. Part of the […]
Read MoreDivision II St. Cloud State visits SJU tonight on the mat
The Johnnie wrestling team hosts No. 2 St. Cloud State, the defending NCAA Division II national champions, for a 7 p.m. dual on Tuesday, Nov. 24, in Sexton Arena. A LOOK AT THE JOHNNIES: Seven Saint John’s wrestlers competed at the annual Augsburg Open on Saturday (Nov. 21) in Minneapolis. Senior Mike Pleski (Stacy, Minn./Forest […]
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