The Sharks’ loss Saturday to the Panthers was Jan Rutta’s first missed game of the season. San Jose Sharks’ Jan Rutta (84) takes a shot against Minnesota Wild’s Mats Zuccarello (36) in the first period at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) The San Jose Sharks placed defenseman Jan Rutta (lower body) on injured reserve Sunday and recalled defenseman Jack Thompson from the Barracuda. The 34-year-old Rutta, who has been bothered recently by the injury and did not play in Saturday’s 7-2 loss to the Florida Panthers, will have…
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Swedish prosecutors announced Sunday night that they have opened a preliminary investigation into suspected aggravated “sabotage” and ordered the detention of a vessel in the Baltic Sea suspected of damaging an underwater fiber optic cable connecting Latvia and the Swedish island of Gotland earlier that day. “Several authorities, including the National Police Operations Department, the Coast Guard and the Armed Forces, are involved in the investigation,” said Mats Ljungqvist, senior prosecutor at the National Security Unit, according to a press release. The Swedish Coast Guard confirmed to the newspaper Expressen that they were on site near the vessel which the…
By ROB MAADDI Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles are running back to the Super Bowl for the second time in three years and fifth time in franchise history. Barkley had another 60-yard touchdown run plus two other rushing scores, and Jalen Hurts also rushed for three TDs to help the Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 55-23 in the NFC championship game on Sunday. Philadelphia will play either the Bills or Chiefs on Feb. 9 in New Orleans. If Kansas City prevails in the AFC championship game, it’ll be a Super Bowl rematch against Philadelphia. Patrick Mahomes rallied the Chiefs…
After a half-century of public silence, a freelance photographer from Vietnam has asserted he took one of the most renowned and impactful photos of the 20th century — the image of a naked girl fleeing a napalm attack in South Vietnam that has long been credited to a staff photographer from The Associated Press. Nguyen Thanh Nghe claimed authorship of the Pulitzer Prize-winning “napalm girl” photograph in the new documentary “The Stringer” and on the sidelines of its premiere Saturday night at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The AP conducted its own investigation and said it has…
China’s Belt and Road Initiative is expected to tighten connections between Asia-Pacific economies and explore new growth engines in supporting a more open regional market, according to officials and experts at the 25th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Da Nang, Vietnam. China’s Belt and Road Initiative is expected to tighten connections between Asia-Pacific economies and explore new growth engines in supporting a more open regional market, according to officials and experts at the 25th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Da Nang, Vietnam. China’s Belt and Road Initiative is expected to tighten connections between Asia-Pacific economies and explore…
According to WFAA Sports Anchor Joe Trahan, these discussions were informal. According to WFAA Sports Anchor Joe Trahan, these discussions were informal. According to WFAA Sports Anchor Joe Trahan, these discussions were informal. DALLAS — Pete Carroll won’t be coaching the Cowboys. WFAA Sports Anchor Joe Trahan confirmed that the former Seattle Seahawks coach had “informal discussions” with the Cowboys about the head coaching position and the betting favorite for the role, Brian Schottenheimer, who was also an offensive coordinator under Carroll from 2018 to 2020. But then news came down Friday morning from ESPN’s Adam Schefter that Carroll and the…
Despite hailing from a comedic dynasty with father Damon Wayans — and his siblings Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans and Keenen Wayans, the latter with whom he co-created sketch comedy show In Living Color — Damon Wayans Jr. said he still feels he hasn’t completely clinched his place in show business. The father-son duo, who are […]Despite hailing from a comedic dynasty with father Damon Wayans — and his siblings Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans and Keenen Wayans, the latter with whom he co-created sketch comedy show In Living Color — Damon Wayans Jr. said he still feels he hasn’t completely clinched…
Pete Prisco makes his picks for the AFC and NFC Championship games Pete Prisco makes his picks for the AFC and NFC Championship games Getty Images Like the Washington Commanders, I am getting hot down the stretch. I went 3-0-1 with my against-the-spread picks last week and 3-1 with my straight-up picks. That ups my ATS season record to 132-143-7 and my straight-up record to 184-98-0. Why did it take so long to get it turned around? For one, I like picking dogs. And the dogs didn’t cover as much in the second half of the season. They did over…
How to watch Illinois vs. Northwestern basketball game How to watch Illinois vs. Northwestern basketball game Halftime Report Only one more half stands between Illinois and the win they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. After one quarter their offense has really been able to impose its will, dominating Northwestern 43-21. Illinois already has eight blowout wins this season, but why stop there? Barring a freak comeback, they will be celebrating another huge victory in the locker room very soon. Who’s Playing Northwestern Wildcats @ Illinois Fighting Illini Current Records: Northwestern 12-7, Illinois 13-6 How To Watch When: Sunday,…
It’s been four years since Bill and Melinda Gates went their separate ways. Get the know the former Microsoft employee Melinda is reportedly dating now.It’s been four years since Bill and Melinda Gates went their separate ways. Get the know the former Microsoft employee Melinda is reportedly dating now. View gallery Image Credit: FilmMagic Bill and Melinda Gates finalized their divorce in August of 2021, but four years later, the split after 27 years of marriage remains one of celebrity news’s most shocking. “The divorce thing was miserable for me and Melinda for at least two years,” the billionaire philanthropist confessed to…
ASAP Rocky is on trial for an alleged shooting incident in 2021. Here’s what we know about his upbringing.ASAP Rocky is on trial for an alleged shooting incident in 2021. Here’s what we know about his upbringing. View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Amid the first pregnancy of Rihanna in 2022, rapper A$AP Rocky was arrested at LAX in connection with an alleged shooting that took place in 2021. Almost four years (and two children) later, on January 24, 2025, his trial finally began. TMZ reported on Friday that in court, the “Wassup” rapper turned down a proposed plea deal…
RTE Room to Improve viewers were moved to tears tonight as an old home was transformed into something “amazing” for Cystic Fibrosis families. Architect Dermot Bannon returned to screens for a special episode, designing four homes away from home for families of people with Cystic Fibrosis. RTE Dermot returned to screens tonight for a special episode of Room To Improve[/caption] Julian’s dream was to build a space that could cater for people with Cystic Fibrosis and their families when they travelled to Dublin for treatment The meaningful project was completed with the help of many volunteers Dermot teamed up with former Dancing…
DEAR DEIDRE: MY husband went out on our wedding anniversary leaving me at home with our baby daughter. He came home steaming drunk then just went straight to bed. I am 27 and my husband is 30. We have been together for five years. Our longed-for daughter was born six months ago but it was a traumatic birth ending with emergency surgery and I took many weeks to recover. Even now I have the odd flashback. I was also quite depressed but instead of supporting me, my husband was unsympathetic and even irritated with both me and our daughter. If…
ANGE POSTECOGLOU dished out a death stare in another chilling exchange with a Tottenham fan. The Aussie boss even walked BACK to the tunnel confrontation after Leicester inflicted Spurs’ sixth defeat in seven Premier League games. Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou reappeared to glare at a fan Postecoglou had walked straight off at first before returning Just last month Postecoglou was guided away from visiting fans following a heated clash of words after a 1-0 loss at Bournemouth. And this time he faced a torrent of criticism from above the tunnel – amid boos for his team – after Leicester’s 2-1…
DEAR DEIDRE: THE sex I’m having with my uncle’s girlfriend is simply awesome but it is putting a strain on me because I’m worried that there will be a huge family feud if our secret gets out. My uncle is my mum’s brother. He is divorced, having split up with his wife when she discovered he was cheating on her. I’m a 26-year-old single man. My uncle’s 36 and his girlfriend is 32. I live at home and she called round one evening because she wanted to talk to my mum. My mum was out for the night but I…
RUBEN AMORIM may be convinced to throw Marcus Rashford a lifeline after witnessing abysmal performances from Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee at Fulham. Stats show that the Manchester United pair had a night to forget despite Amorim’s side taking home all three points. AFP Rasmus Hojlund had a game to forget against Fulham[/caption] AP Joshua Zirkzee also failed to impress as Man Utd won 1-0[/caption] Getty Ruben Amorim may be tempted to recall Marcus Rashford to lead his line[/caption] Lisandro Martinez’s deflected shot was enough to seal victory at Craven Cottage. But on the back of tonight, Amorim may likely…
IRELAND AM presenter Elaine Crowley became the second celeb eliminated from Dancing With The Stars tonight. The TV host admitted she was gutted not to have lasted until Dedication Week next Sunday. Elaine Crowley’s hairspray performance was not enough to keep her in the competitionkobpix The star had a touching reason she was hoping to perform next weekkobpix Chef Kevin Dundon also failed to impress judges this weekkobpix Elaine told The Irish Sun: “Yes, I got kicked out of Dancing With The Stars second, which is a bit mortifying to be honest. But on the other hand, nothing serious happened.…
STRICTLY’s Janette Manrara spent quality time with her husband Aljaz following Wynne Evans’ vile sexual comments. The opera singer let slip the shock remark at the start of the Strictly live tour shows. Splash Janette Manrara spending time with husband Aljaz[/caption] Mark Ferguson She had been in Glasgow as host of Strictly’s Live Tour[/caption] Opera singer Wynne was also spotted leaving the hotelMark Ferguson Wynne was recorded suggesting a threesome with mum-of-one Janette, using the term “spit roast”. On Instagram, the It Takes Two host revealed she was spending quality time with husband Aljaz Skorjanec. She shared a clip of their daughter Lyra…
How to watch Texas Tech vs. Oklahoma State basketball game How to watch Texas Tech vs. Oklahoma State basketball game Halftime Report Only one more half stands between Texas Tech and the win they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. They have jumped out to a quick 37-27 lead against Okla. State. Texas Tech entered the match having won three straight and they’re just one half away from another. Will they make it four, or will Okla. State step up and spoil it? We’ll know soon. Who’s Playing Okla. State Cowboys @ Texas Tech Red Raiders Current Records:…
Picking a pair of upsets for the 2025 AFC and NFC title games Picking a pair of upsets for the 2025 AFC and NFC title games Getty Images The two playoff games this Sunday afternoon — two of the final three games of the 2024 NFL season — are incredibly compelling. Obviously Bills at Chiefs (on CBS, natch) is just another monster matchup between Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes. It needs very little introduction and you don’t need to be Don Draper to pitch anyone on watching it. But Commanders at Eagles is pretty special, too, particularly for the appetizer…