New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Friday.The team says Payton is fully vaccinated but he will not coach in Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Payton is scheduled to return on Dec. 27 when New Orleans takes on the Miami Dolphins. According to NFL protocols, he is out…
In the beginning, it was Celine, an international superstar who upended the notion of Las Vegas as an artistic graveyard.Her immediate success at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace – the $100 million venue constructed to her specificity – pioneered an eruption of one-named icons following her precedent: Elton, Cher, Bette, Rod, Reba, Shania, Mariah.This summer,…
LAS VEGAS – As long as he can still hang with the best, Raphael Assuncao will continue fighting. Looking to snap a three-fight losing skid, Assuncao (27-8 MMA, 11-5 UFC) faces Ricky Simon (18-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) on Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 199 main card. The 39-year-old returns for the first time since June 2020. It’s been…
The NFL is increasing its COVID-19 protocols, and the Houston Texans are adapting to the league’s increased requirements. According to coach David Culley, the Texans have started conducting more virtual work at NRG Stadium. “We basically went virtual starting yesterday,” Culley said. “Everything is virtual as far as our meetings. We actually get to be…
TikTok is once again capturing attention for an alleged viral trend involving U.S. schools.Several school districts in the U.S. have issued warnings, beefed up security and cancelled classes, with some citing threats made on the social media app TikTok.”We are writing to inform you and not alarm you,” school administrators in Oak Park and River…
A Texas woman who died Dec. 11 has become a hit on social media, thanks to a humorous obituary written by her son.The obit in the Fayetteville Observer in North Carolina pays tribute to Renay Mandel Corren from El Paso, described by her son, Andy, as a “plus-sized Jewish lady redneck.” “Because she was my mother, the death of…
The father of Donald Parham Jr., the Los Angeles Chargers tight end who suffered a head injury Thursday night, told USA TODAY Sports on Friday that his son is “responsive but the doctors are still monitoring and completing their tests on him.’’Donald Parham Sr., on the other hand, offered no comment about FOX broadcaster Joe…
Ahead of the matchup on Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium with the Indianapolis Colts, the New England Patriots downgraded starting running back Damien Harris from “questionable” to “out” on Friday. Harris is the leading rusher for the Patriots offense with 164 carries for 754 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns—all of which lead the…
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — A court in Madagascar has convicted two French citizens of having plotted a failed coup against President Andry Rajoelina and sentenced them to 10 years and 20 years of forced labor.At the end of a 10-day trial in Antananarivo, the capital, Paul Rafanoharana was sentenced to 20 years in prison on…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The union vying to represent Starbucks employees has formally objected to the results of elections at two Buffalo-area stores, saying the coffee retailer waged a “shock and awe” campaign meant to dissuade workers from voting to unionize.Employees at another local store, in Buffalo, voted 19-8 in favor of a union last…
