Outback Steakhouse’s parent company abruptly closed 21 restaurants across the country recently as part of a sweeping cost-cutting plan. The closures mark the start of a “comprehensive turnaround strategy” that will see 22 more Outback locations close over the next four years as leases expire. So far this year, Bloomin’ Brands’ stock has plunged over … Continue reading Outback Steakhouse to Close Some Locations →

The Sphere in Las Vegas is getting a little sibling. Sphere Entertainment announced plans to build a 6,000-seat mini-Sphere at National Harbor in Maryland, about 15 minutes outside Washington, D.C. Although the venue will be smaller than its Las Vegas counterpart, the company says it will feature the same technologies that have made the original Sphere … Continue reading Sphere Announces New Venue In Wahington, D.C. →

The 2026 New York Mets hit another low over the weekend. They got swept by the last-place Colorado Rockies in Queens, by scores of 4-3, 3-1 and 3-0.  The Mets are 9-19 and tied with the Phillies for the worst record in baseball. Meanwhile, the Mets’ offense, which was missing Juan Soto and now is missing Francisco Lindor, has been slumping to … Continue reading NY Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza on the Chopping Block? →

Long shot Golden Tempo made a stretch run for the ages, coming from dead last to win the 152nd Run for the Roses. In the process, Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer ever to win the Kentucky Derby. In a Derby without a strong favorite, most of the public’s attention was on Arkansas Derby … Continue reading Long-Shot Golden Tempo Wins 2026 Kentucky Derby →