NY Mets sign All-Star reliever Devin Williams to three-year, $51M contract

The New York Mets have signed two-time All-Star reliever Devin Williams to a three-year, $51 million contract. The Athletic and ESPN first reported the deal, which includes a $6 million signing bonus spread across the contract and contains no options or opt-outs. Yahoo Sports Russell Dorsey wrote on X: “free-agent reliever Devin Williams and the New …

Veteran NBA forward Danilo Gallinari announces retirement after 16 seasons

Danilo Gallinari, a former No. 6 pick who became one of Italy’s most accomplished NBA players, officially announced his retirement Tuesday at age 37. The longtime forward shared the news on social media, posting a heartfelt tribute in Italian reflecting on his relationship with the game. Lines such as “I don’t remember when you really …

NFL reveals lineup of pregame performers for Super Bowl LX: Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile, and Coco Jones

The NFL has announced that Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones will perform before the start of Super Bowl LX, taking place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Feb. 8, 2026, and airing live on NBC, Telemundo and Peacock. Puth is slated to sing the National Anthem; while Carlile will perform a …

Chance the Rapper, Julianne Hough joining Ryan Seacrest to co-host ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026’

Chance the Rapper and Julianne Hough have joined the co-hosting lineup for the 55th annual Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest special, airing Dec. 31 on ABC.  This year marks Seacrest’s 21st year hosting the event. This year’s show will kick off in New York and continue through Las Vegas, Chicago and …

Appeals court upholds ruling preventing Alina Habba from serving as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey

On Monday, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a district court decision that disqualified Alina Habba, President Trump’s former personal attorney, from serving as the acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey – affirming that her appointment violated the Federal Vacancies Reform Act. In a unanimous ruling, the court concluded that Habba was unlawfully …

WHO releases first guidance on long-term use of GLP-1 drugs for obesity

The World Health Organization on Monday issued its first comprehensive recommendations on using GLP-1 medications to treat obesity, signaling a major shift in how the condition is addressed globally. The guidance — published in JAMA — supports long-term use of drugs such as semaglutide, liraglutide and tirzepatide in adults when clinically appropriate, while stressing that …

Golden State Warriors announce signing of free agent guard Seth Curry

The Golden State Warriors officially announced Monday that veteran guard Seth Curry has been signed for the rest of the 2025-26 season. Terms of the agreement were not released, but the Warriors revealed that Curry will wear #31. The 35-year-old Curry was originally signed by the Warriors on October 1 and spent training camp with …

UCLA to hire James Madison’s Bob Chesney as new head coach

UCLA has reached an agreement to hire James Madison head coach Bob Chesney, securing him on a five-year contract and ending a months-long search for new leadership. Sports Illustrated‘s Bryan Fischer reported Monday that the Bruins have finalized the deal, though the 48-year-old coach will continue guiding the Dukes through their postseason — including Friday’s …

‘Big Bang Theory’ spinoff ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ greenlit at HBO Max

HBO Max has formally greenlit the series Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, the first ‘Big Bang Theory’ spinoff series exclusively airing on the streaming service. The comedy will center on comic book shop owner Stuart Bloom (Kevin Sussman), who had a heavily recurring role on the original CBS series. Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and …

Meghan Markle returning to acting in new film with Lily Collins and Brie Larson

Meghan Markle has signed on to star in comedy Close Personal Friends, a new film starring Lily Collins and Brie Larson. Markle will appear as herself in the Amazon MGM film – her first acting gig in eight years since marrying Prince Harry, per Deadline. The Duchess of Sussex was spotted on set in Pasadena, …