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Roland Martin posted a heartfelt birthday tribute to his father on social media Sunday. The veteran television host and journalist shared a simple but touching message celebrating his dad’s 79th milestone birthday. Martin wrote on Twitter: “Happy 79th birthday, daddy! Love you!” The post included a photo and quickly gained traction among his followers. The birthday message struck a chord with Martin’s audience. The tweet racked up over 2,300 likes and 111 retweets within hours of posting. Fans appreciated seeing the normally serious news personality show his softer, family-oriented side. Martin, who’s built his career on hard-hitting journalism and political…

Courtesy: Piper Sports Photography/Harvard Media. Saskatchewan Roughriders’ president Craig Reynolds sees dollar signs when it comes to the CFL expanding the playoffs in 2027. According to Reynolds, league commissioner Stewart Johnston mentioned his idea about increasing postseason games last fall. “Stew’s been tasked with growing the league. He’s looking at how do we grow revenue? How do we move this league forward? That’s what you’re seeing. It’s an effort by the league to move this league forward, make sure it’s successful and grows,” Reynolds told the media. “This, we believe, will do that. It’s not just gate, it’s sponsorship revenue…

Mike Vrabel‘s wife, Jen Vrabel, was photographed for the first time since her husband’s friendship with NFL insider Dianna Russini sparked controversy. In photographs published by TMZ on Tuesday, April 28, Jen was seen wearing a large ring on her wedding finger while walking through Salt Lake City International Airport earlier that day. The outlet also published a video that shows Jen, who has been married to the New England Patriots head coach since 1999 and shares two sons with him, taking her phone out while waiting to check into her flight. The ring is also visible in the video.…

Rep. Brandon Gill, Texas Republican, didn’t pull any punches at a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing Tuesday on the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. He asked the lone Democratic witness, American University law professor Jessica Waters, about her “favorite type of abortion,” and when she said she had no preference, he began describing the various procedures in detail. “Let me read through a couple of different methods and I want to get your take on how much you like these,” Mr. Gill said. He calmly read descriptions of surgical abortion techniques, including “suction abortion,” “dilation and curettage,” and “dilation…

Michael Jackson‘s official social media account commemorated a significant milestone in the King of Pop’s catalog today. The post marked exactly 29 years since ‘Blood On The Dance Floor’ debuted at number one on the UK Official Charts on April 28, 1997. The anniversary post shared on X highlighted not just the UK success but the track’s broader international impact. According to the social media tribute, the song went on to top music charts in Denmark, Spain, and New Zealand, showcasing Jackson’s global reach during the late 1990s. What makes this particular track especially fascinating from a creative standpoint is…

The Cubs have sent infielder/outfielder Scott Kingery and right-hander Vince Velasquez outright to Triple-A Iowa, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates they cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. Both players have the right to elect free agency but the log doesn’t indicate whether they will or not. Kingery, who turns 32 tomorrow, signed a minor league deal with the Cubs in the offseason and cracked the Opening Day roster. He gave them some versatile depth off the bench but manager Craig Counsell didn’t use him much. Kingery was on the roster for a month…

The 41st match of IPL 2026 sees a struggling Mumbai Indians (MI) host a surging Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Mumbai are currently reeling at 9th place on the points table with only 2 wins from 7 games, coming off a crushing 103-run defeat to Chennai Super Kings. In contrast, SRH are flying high at 3rd place with 5 wins, bolstered by four consecutive victories.While history favors MI—who lead the head-to-head record 15-10 and have won 7 of their 9 encounters against SRH at this venue—current form tells a different story. SRH’s Abhishek Sharma has been the…

Apr 28, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) controls the ball against Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (3) during the first quarter of game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Jalen Brunson scored 39 points to lift the host New York Knicks to a 126-97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference first-round series. New York holds a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. The Knicks will look to advance to the conference…

Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Giordano Vaccaro had a message for Ottawa Redblacks head coach Ryan Dinwiddie: “I can promise, you got a mauler.”The offensive lineman from Winnipeg, who is six feet two inches tall and weighs 307 pounds, was selected as the first overall pick in the 2026 CFL draft Tuesday evening, becoming the first Manitoban to do so since Brandon’s Chris Bauman in 2007.Nearly 300 people at a “draft party” at Winnipeg’s…

TORONTO — The 2026 CFL Canadian Draft wrapped up on Tuesday night, as the CFL’s next stars found their new homes. From offensive linemen dominating the first round to a strong linebacker group leading the charge on the defensive side of the ball, there were many storylines that wove their way through the evening as the book closed on this year’s draft. Here are five things you may have missed from the 2026 CFL Canadian Draft.   BIG GUY’S FIRST OVERALL Canadian offensive linemen are always a hot commodity in the CFL Canadian Draft, and that was no exception in…