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Kid Rock’s bizarre, multi-part saga with U.S. Army helicopters took another turn on Friday. The singer premiered a promo video at the first date on his new concert tour for the America 250 celebrations, featuring himself stepping out of a private jet before hitching a ride to the show in Dallas in a military helicopter with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Rock’s helicopter whirligig started back in late March, when a brief flyby of his Tennessee residence caused a brief investigation into the aviators responsible. That investigation, which began at the nearby 101st Airborne post at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and ended…

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) delivered a dominant performance at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, defeating Mumbai Indians (MI) by 8 wickets in Match 44 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Chasing a modest target of 160, CSK showcased composure and class with the bat, reaching 160/2 in just 18.1 overs to seal a convincing victory in front of their home crowd.After Mumbai Indians opted to bat first, they managed to post 159/7 in their allotted 20 overs. While the total appeared competitive on a slightly sluggish Chepauk surface, CSK’s disciplined bowling attack ensured MI never truly broke free with a…

This college football season is loaded with top‑tier talent, making the 2026 Heisman race one of the most competitive. Below is a list of the top six candidates projected to win the Heisman, as well as their odds, per FanDuel as of May 2nd. Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr is currently the favorite to win this year’s Heisman Trophy. After his first season as starting quarterback, Carr was a part of a talented Fighting Irish offense next to former running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price, as well as former wide receiver Malachi Fields. Carr finished last season with 271 passing…

[Today’s Iran war update has posted before finished, as has become a too-regular practice. Please come back or refresh this page at 8:00 AM EDT for a final version] There was some hope yesterday after Vladimir Putin called Donald Trump to give an unusually explicit warning against attacking Iran again. The money quote from the statement-in-lieu-of-a-readout by Putin’s aide Yury Ushakov: At the same time, the President of Russia pointed out that if the United States and Israel resume military action, this would inevitably lead to extremely adverse consequences not only for Iran and its neighbours, but for the entire…

In this issue It might be hard to believe for anyone who sat through Luxembourg 0-0 Republic of Ireland last year, but Irish football is on the rise. Troy Parrott’s heroics have given the national team a shot at World Cup qualification, the domestic league is thriving as a new campaign gets underway, and an exciting generation of talent is starting to emerge. Speaking of talent, Brentford striker Igor Thiago has taken the Premier League by storm this season. We’ve taken a look at his rise, and sized up his chances of wearing Brazil’s No.9 shirt this summer. Elsewhere, we…

Every year, the Kentucky Derby produces some of the best visuals in sports: horses galloping around a dirt track, the stands filled with spectators dressed in linen suits, gaudy dresses and even gaudier hats, the twin spires of Churchill Downs looming above. The Derby has gone on like this for more than 150 years.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Long ago, horse racing was referred to as the “sport of kings” for its connection to nobility and high society. The Derby offers us all a chance to play dress-up, celebrate this historic…

And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too soon, yes? This is, you may recall, our treasured signal to daydream about weekend plans. Our agenda: promenading with the official mascots, manicuring the Pharmalot grounds, and escorting Mrs. Pharmalot to a supper club. We also hope to find time for yet another listening party, where the rotation will likely include this, this, this, this, this. And what about you? As we like to remind folks, this is a fine time to enjoy the great outdoors. Hiking, strolling, dipping your toe in the water —…

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Passengers arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Saturday were still being dropped off for flights that no longer existed — learning only at curbside that Spirit Airlines had shut down overnight.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.“I just found out,” Ricardo Tejeda said after stepping off a shuttle.Within hours, thousands of flights had been canceled, leaving travelers stranded midtrip or scrambling to rebook as the airline halted operations with little notice. Check-in counters sat empty, customer service lines were unavailable and many passengers said they had received…

By Chris Snellgrove | Published 49 seconds ago Starfleet Academy disappointed Star Trek fans for many reasons, including the liberties it took with franchise lore and its focus on foul-mouthed, drama-loving teens. But some fans hated that show long before it came out because they were hoping Paramount would produce a very different series. Namely, they wanted Star Trek: Legacy, which would blend new characters with legacy favorites and serve as a spinoff of Terry Matalas’ fan-favorite third season of Star Trek: Picard.  That show never materialized, and Paramount now seems focused on rebooting the franchise altogether. Does that mean…