1 week ago in Sports

The Dodgers shattered MLB’s spending record at $515 million in 2025, 7 times the lowest payroll

The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball's spending record with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last year en route to their second straight World Series title, according to final figures compiled by the commissioner's office, and Los Angeles is projected for the highest total again in 2026.

1 week ago in College, High School,

Mitchell Sports Roundup: High School Softball Games + Tiger Baseball/Softball at home

High School Softball busy slate of games, Mitchell Track & Golf also competing, Tiger Men's Golf get 7th in latest tournament, DWU Baseball/Softball games at home, Twins lose to Red Sox & NBA Play-In concludes tomorrow.

1 week ago in College, High School,

Mitchell Sports Roundup: Kernel Track Athlete Breaks School Record, Large Slate of Sports for Tomorrow

High School Softball games slated for tomorrow + Kernel Track/Golf competing tomorrow, Mitchell school record broken, DWU Track teams in Sioux City, Tiger Men's Golf in action, Twins keep it rolling and NBA Play-In Tournament continues.

1 week ago in High School,

Mitchell Senior Addie Siemsen Awarded the All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year Award

Addie Siemsen, a senior at Mitchell High School, has been awarded the All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year Award by the National Strength & Conditioning Association.

1 week ago in College, High School,

Softball results/next games, Mitchell Track & Tennis competing, DWU Golf teams finish Top 3, Tiger track in action tomorrow, Twins take down Red Sox & NBA Play-In Tournament begins tonight

Local Softball results/next games, Mitchell Track & Tennis competing, DWU Golf teams finish Top 3, Tiger track in action tomorrow, Twins take down Red Sox & NBA Play-In Tournament begins tonight with a pair of games on Prime Video.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Tom Holland says new ‘Spider-Man’ is the most emotional, most mature, yet

Tom Holland's Peter Parker is dealing with the reality of making his friends forget his identity in the upcoming "Spider-Man" movie.

1 week ago in Sports

Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting

Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star. A record-setting six UCLA players followed her into the league.

2 weeks ago in World

Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz and accept a deal to end the war that has raged for more than six weeks.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Hollywood heavyweights voice ‘unequivocal opposition’ to Paramount-Warner merger in open letter

More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their "unequivocal opposition" to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery in an open letter published Monday.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Kim Kardashian makes her Broadway producing debut with the criminal justice play ‘The Fear of 13’

Kim Kardashian is adding to her resume the title of Broadway producer. The reality TV star and entrepreneur has signed on to help produce the play "The Fear of 13," about the true story of Nick Yarris, a man who spent more than two decades on death row for a murder he insists he did not commit.

2 weeks ago in National

Swalwell exits California governor’s race after assault allegations as rivals seek his supporters

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell's abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader, injecting more turmoil into the campaign to lead the nation's most populous state.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods

Rory McIlroy is the Masters champion again, this time without falling to his knees on the 18th green and sobbing over finally achieving his lifelong dream.

2 weeks ago in Sports

NBA play-in games are set: Heat-Hornets, Magic-76ers, Suns-Blazers, Clippers-Warriors

The play-in tournament field is set, and just like that the postseason has arrived in the NBA. First up: an elimination game in Charlotte. The ninth-place Hornets will take on the 10th-place Miami Heat on Tuesday night (7:30 p.m. Eastern) in a win-or-go-home game to open the play-in tournament.

2 weeks ago in Music, Lifestyle

It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show

Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after her arrest on suspicion of DUI

Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Ovechkin response to fans’ request for 1 more year: ‘I’ll think about it’

If this was indeed the final home game of Alex Ovechkin's sensational NHL career, the Washington Capitals star collected enough memories to take him deep into retirement. From the opening faceoff to the celebratory post-game skate in which he waved gratefully to the adoring fans, Ovechkin enjoyed one heck of a day. Best of all, the Capitals won Sunday to remain in the playoff hunt.

2 weeks ago in Features, Trending

Happy 69th birthday to Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity

Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrated her 69th birthday with a feast Monday, munching on cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks and lettuce at the Berlin Zoo.

2 weeks ago in College, High School,

Softball games this afternoon, Mitchell Track & Tennis busy tomorrow, Tiger Golf teams in Top 5 heading into Day 2 of Invitational, Twins won six of last seven games & Timberwolves finish regular season with a win

Mitchell/Area Softball games this afternoon, Kernel Track & Tennis teams busy tomorrow, Tiger Golf teams in Top 5 heading into Day 2 of Invitational, Twins won six of last seven games & Timberwolves finish regular season with a win over Pelicans.

2 weeks ago in College, High School,

WEEKEND SPORTS: Tigers busy with four different sports competing + Minnesota Twins & Timberwolves in action

Area softball weekend games, Tigers busy with four different sports competing, DWU Baseball and Golf hosting events in Mitchell + Softball & Track on the road, Minnesota Twins & Timberwolves in action.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location

Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate, Paul Stanley.