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Zajac retires after signing 1-day deal with Devils
Center Travis Zajac ended his 15-year NHL career where it started, signing a one-day contract Monday in order to retire…
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Texans: Watson won’t be active even if Taylor out
HOUSTON — Quarterback Deshaun Watson will not be active for the Houston Texans‘ game against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday…
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Watch Michaela Coel Dedicate Her Show to Sexual Assault Survivors in a Powerful Emmy’s Speech
In one of the shortest but perhaps most powerful speeches of the night, Michaela Coel took the stage to accept…
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Justice? HA! California Appeals Court Overturns 3 Black Mens’ Murder Convictions Over Racist Prosecution
The justice system? Racist? Draaaaake?!? Source: boonchai wedmakawand / Getty No one with a gram of melanin in their skin…
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As Allianz deals with a DOJ probe, asset management head Hunt is in talks to exit
Allianz’s top asset-management executive is in talks to leave the company, according to people familiar with the matter, as it navigates…
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Revolut pays in bitcoin for new WeWork office space
Fintech firm Revolut is the first WeWork member company to sign for its latest new workspace in cryptocurrency. The challenger bank will use…
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A State Street, Invesco deal would provide ‘critical mass’ to take on BlackRock
At the end of last year State Street was reportedly weighing up options for its $3.6tn investment unit, one of…
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Index-linked gilts bubble threatens £200bn loss for pension schemes
Many of the lucky pensioners who are beneficiaries of final salary schemes will have been able to shrug off the surge…
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How Evergrande’s woes are hitting cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies slumped Monday as assets of all shapes and sizes were caught up in a wave of…
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FCA reviews environmental targets as work-from-home leads to ‘cliff-edge’ drop in emissions
The Financial Conduct Authority is revising its environmental targets in the wake of Covid-19 after seeing “cliff-edge” declines in emissions…
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‘Even the apprentice gets equity’: City broker Cenkos eyes growth under new CEO Morse
Nearly three years ago, City broker Cenkos Securities was facing pressure from activist investor Crystal Amber to merge with a…
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Goldman Sachs taps Jennifer Lopez to boost 10,000 small-biz campaign in the Bronx
US bank Goldman Sachs has partnered with A-list superstar Jennifer Lopez to reach Latina businesses in New York. Singer and…
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Prudential plans $2.89bn Hong Kong fundraise
Prudential PLC is planning to raise up to $2.89bn by issuing new shares as the insurer looks to redeem high-coupon…
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City minister aims for ‘competitive tax rates’ to keep London booming
The UK’s financial services sector will benefit from “competitive tax rates”, City minister John Glen has said. The reassurances come after a…
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Lamar: Happy to get ‘monkey off our back’ vs. KC
BALTIMORE — With a somersault touchdown and a clutch fourth-down conversion, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson beat the Kansas City…
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Brady, unbeaten Bucs ‘have even more’ to show
TAMPA, Fla. — In his 22nd season in the NFL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is hard-pressed to find…
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Cowboys’ McCarthy: Issues forced 56-yard kick
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — In a perfect world, Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy would not have settled for a game-winning field…
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Ohtani K’s 10 after sore arm had start in doubt
Just days after Los Angeles manager Joe Maddon indicated Shohei Ohtani might not pitch again this season because of a…
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Payton: Saints’ woeful offense ‘starts with me’
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The New Orleans Saints‘ offense set a new low for yardage in the Sean Payton era. And…
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Herta cruises at Laguna Seca, passes dad in wins
MONTEREY, Calif. — Colton Herta routed the field in another dominant performance at Laguna Seca as Alex Palou moved one…
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Short-handed 49ers see three more RBs injured
PHILADELPHIA — The San Francisco 49ers didn’t intend to use newly acquired running back Trenton Cannon in any role other…
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Wentz injures right ankle in Colts’ loss to Rams
INDIANAPOLIS — Colts quarterback Carson Wentz will undergo further evaluation on his right ankle after injuring it in the fourth…
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Steelers’ Watt ruled out; Turner tossed vs. Vegas
PITTSBURGH — The Steelers defense took a significant hit in the second quarter when star pass-rusher T.J. Watt exited with…
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Pats welcome rookie Wilson to NFL with 4 picks
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Facing the New England Patriots for the first time, New York Jets rookie Zach Wilson received…
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IndyCar sets 17-race schedule for 2022 season
MONTEREY, Calif. — IndyCar’s extended partnership with NBC Sports yielded an additional bonus for next year’s schedule, which was already…
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#RHOP Pettiness: Candiace Claps Back At Mia’s Insinuation That Her Hubby Chris Is ‘Unemployed’, Mia Sends ‘Salad Tossing’ Tweet
Once again, a certain Real Housewife of Potomac isn’t pulling out her “Cryangles” because she wants all the smoke, and…
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Mullen, Gators hoping for ‘one more shot’ at Tide
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Dan Mullen hopes Florida builds off its 31-29 loss to Alabama on Saturday — enough…
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Machado yells at Tatis in loss: ‘It’s not about you’
ST. LOUIS — Manny Machado screamed at All-Star teammate Fernando Tatis Jr. in the dugout during the fifth inning of…
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Davis spoils Romero’s Bellator debut by decision
Yoel Romero shook his head and wagged his finger like Dikembe Mutombo. Bellator in-cage announcer Michael C. Williams was reading…
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SEC: 2 officiating slips on Memphis punt return TD
There were multiple officiating mistakes made on Memphis’ 94-yard punt return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the…
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Forces wrap dad-daughter NHRA qualifying sweep
CONCORD, N.C. — John Force topped Funny Car qualifying for the 163rd time in his career Saturday in the DeWalt…
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Report: Eichel to report for Sabres camp physical
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Sabres captain Jack Eichel will travel to Buffalo for his pre-training camp physical this week amid questions…
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Harvick and Elliott feud as Larson wins in Bristol
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Kyle Larson denied Kevin Harvick his first win of the season with a masterful pass at Bristol…
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Buckeyes’ Day: DC Coombs didn’t call plays Sat.
After seeing two games of defensive mistakes and a lack of significant change, Ohio State coach Ryan Day handed playcalling…
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Smith submits Spann with early rear-naked choke
Anthony Smith said two years ago after a title loss to all-time great Jon Jones that maybe he’d never get…
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Yankees’ Gallo leaves game with neck tightness
NEW YORK — New York Yankees left fielder Joey Gallo left Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Indians because of neck…
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Saban calls out Bama D’s ‘mental errors’ in win
Alabama coach Nick Saban was happy to leave the Swamp with a 31-29 win over No. 11 Florida on Saturday,…
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Kelly ties Rockne atop Irish all-time wins list
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Brian Kelly opened his Notre Dame coaching career with a home victory against Purdue in 2010,…
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Herta, eyeing 2nd win at Laguna Seca, takes pole
MONTEREY, Calif. — Colton Herta won the pole at Laguna Seca and will try Sunday to tie his father as…
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Mets, Phillies minor leaguers protest low pay
NEW YORK — Minor league players in the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies farm systems are wearing teal wristbands…
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