Lou Lamoriello showed his commitment to the Islanders’ aging core by standing pat at the March trade deadline. But all year when asked about head coach Barry Trotz’s contract — which was expiring at the end of the 2022-23 season — Lamoriello demurred. And on Monday morning, in a stunning move, Lamoriello fired the Jack Adams … Continue reading Islanders Fire Barry Trotz After Four Seasons →

Starting with the 2022 season, all Thursday Night Football games will be streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The 11-year partnership was supposed to begin in 2023, but the NFL announced that it will begin a year early. It is the first time that a streaming service will have the full rights to broadcast an … Continue reading Amazon To Exclusively Broadcast ‘Thursday Night Football’ Games In 2022 →

Rich Strike made one of the most remarkable come-from-behind victories in the history of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Rich Strike entered the race as an 80-1 favorite to win and is the second-longest shot ever to win the Derby. As the horses entered the final stretch, Rich Strike put up a furious push … Continue reading Kentucky Derby Shock: 80-1 Rich Strike Wins →

Sesame Street is introducing a new friend to its long-running program. Ji-Young will make history as the first Asian American muppet in the 52-year-old show's history. The character is a 7-year-old Korean American who is passionate about the electric guitar and skateboarding. “So, in Korean traditionally the two syllables they each mean something different and … Continue reading Sesame Street Introduces First Asian American Muppet →