Ardern, head of the liberal Labour Party, said she will vacate her office no later than February 7. New Zealand’s next general election is set for October. “I want to finish with a simple thank-you to New Zealanders for giving me this opportunity to serve, and to take on what has [been] and will always be the greatest role of my life,” Ardern told reporters Thursday NZDT, while holding back tears....
That’s precisely what was in my glass when I tried my first sip of Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select. Even I, a novice whiskey fan, could tell as soon as I lifted the glass and inhaled the smoky caramel, vanilla, and butterscotch notes that this was a drink I would savor. When Sinatra Select hit my tongue, I was sure it was among the finest I had ever tasted. But, just to possibly save face, I waited to hear what my friend Mark, a true whiskey connoisseur, and his partner Patsy, concluded....
Del Rio compared Deflategate to the sanctions the NCAA dealt Southern Cal following the Reggie Bush scandal. MORE: SNL spoofs Brady, Deflategate | Pitch Perfect Packers | What a good guy “I think there are some similarities in terms of an overreaction, from my standpoint,” Del Rio said, according to the Associated Press. “I think it was a little bit overdone, but that’s somebody else’s problem right now.” The Raiders coach believes the NFL would have been better served delivering a warning to Tom Brady and others saying tampering with footballs would not be tolerated....
Two days ago, July 14, Jack in the Box posted a TikTok video showing a McDonald’s chain, with the iconic golden arches covered with a “Censored” sign. “We heard someone’s ice cream machine was broken,” they wrote on the screen. “Can’t relate but good luck.” The person filming then showed a Jack in the Box milkshake to the camera. The video was captioned with the text: “Broke ice cream machine?...
Zhou Guogang, 33, who has worked on three films in his career so far, has been commenting extensively on the recent goings-on in China, where the presence of Chinese actor Zhao Wei was wiped from the internet for as yet unknown reasons last week. Zhou’s short videos seem to be speculation, but his own presence in the entertainment industry has lent the rumors some credibility among his followers on Douyin....
Ivey was attempting a 3-pointer just over five minutes into the game when he landed on Isaiah Todd’s foot. Todd was called for a Flagrant 1 foul and Ivey made all three of his free throw attempts before leaving the game. MORE: NBA Draft grades for all 30 teams, ranked from best to worst Ivey, who was selected fifth overall by Detroit in the 2022 NBA Draft, was off to a hot start in the game....
But the standout defensive end's performance comes as no surprise to former South Carolina teammate and current Bears receiver Alshon Jeffery, who offered quite the endorsement of Clowney prior to Wednesday's workout. MORE: Mock Draft | Best all-time picks “He knows what he has to do,” Jeffery told Josh Kendall of GoGamecocks.com. “He’s going to be a great player. He’s going to dominate the league, and he’s going to be a Hall of Famer....
Defenses dominated at EverBank Field with the Jaguars claiming a 19-13 win over the Titans. The Jaguars (4-6) pulled even in the win column with AFC South-leading Colts and Texans (tied at 4-5). MORE: Week 11 in photos | ‘Tennessee Mom’ softens stance on Cam Newton The Titans were driving for a potential game-winning score, but quarterback Marcus Mariota was sacked by Andre Branch on the game’s final play. “I’m so happy for these guys,” Jaguars coach Gus Bradley told NFL Network following the game....
The NBA players, who were teammates at Duke just a year ago, sent identical tweets to each of the Jenner sisters. Okafor sent one to Kendall while Jones sent one to Kylie. MORE: If only Twitter had existed for these athletes | Rookie of the Year race Jones may be out of luck since it appears Kylie Jenner is dating rapper Tyga. In case Kendall Jenner is available, Okafor … go get your mack on....
Former Duke center Jahlil Okafor told Sports Illustrated he isn’t worried about being the first player selected next month. MORE: Post-lottery Mock Draft | Lottery luck will help Lakers lure free agents “I don’t know that I should go No. 1,” Okafor said in an interview that will air Wednesday. “I don’t care. I just want to go to the right environment for me and the right team. I think the hype about No....
The former Duke star was predicted by most to go either No. 1 or No. 2 in the 2015 NBA Draft. But when the Lakers selected D’Angelo Russell second, Okafor slipped down to the Sixers at No. 3. MORE: Relive the 2015 NBA Draft | Jahlil Okafor capes for big men | Kobe Bryant doesn’t need friends On Saturday, he was introduced in his new city and presented with a uniform to hold up for pictures....
He wants to talk about $900 instead. That’s the scholarship money Butt said says he was forced on to live on each month while playing football for the Wolverines. He wants to talk about the $700 rent he had to pay each month and the awkward conversation that followed when he has to ask his father for money. MORE: Allowing endorsement deals makes sense for college athletes Butt doesn’t see himself as the poster child for the debate about whether college football players should play in bowl games, even if that’s where he was positioned after suffering a torn ACL in Michigan’s 33-32 loss to Florida State in the Orange Bowl, a move that probably cost him a round or two in the 2017 NFL Draft....
During his hour-long interview session — as part of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Saturday — Hurts maintained eye contact through each question, no matter how long or short the answer. Of course, this is something his father and Channelview (Texas) High School coach Averion Hurts already knows, and most SEC teams found out this season. It’s not easy to rattle Jalen Hurts. MORE: Clemson vs. Alabama: Numbers that make the matchup...
And this is how at least one major front-office figure grades Johnson’s performance: “Incomplete.” This seems an obvious conclusion, because Duke still has six scheduled games plus the ACC Tournament on its schedule, and Johnson chose to leave the team anyway. But it’s also an impactful label. There are so many peripherally involved in the sport who attempt to euphemize Johnson’s decision, or to fashion it as the next logical step in his progress toward playing professionally....
After it was reported that the Jaguars have no interest in trading their star cornerback, Ramsey called the team Sunday night to say he won’t be at practice Monday because he’s sick, according to ESPN. It’s unclear if Ramsey is using this is a ploy to hold out until he’s traded, though ESPN noted he “is actually legit sick.” Coach Doug Marrone also indicated Ramsey is sick and said Ramsey is scheduled to see the team’s doctor Monday....
Following a promotional read for 1-800-Flowers, Rose — as he so often does — interjected himself into the segment, and made a joke about former Knicks coach Derek Fisher, who reportedly was dating the same women as one of his players as well having a relationship with Matt Barnes’ ex-wife. MORE: Meet the NBA’s Mr. Steal Yo Girls | Fisher’s ugly history It’s a funny joke for sure, but one that was met with a lot of uncomfortable groans and facial expressions from the ESPN crew....
As if you didn't already know, he's a big deal in Tallahassee. And around the nation, too. It's time to quit straddling the fence on whether or not Jameis Winston is a real Heisman candidate. MORE: Top 10 college football rivalries | Week 6 photos BOX SCORE: FSU 63, Maryland 0 He is, people. Indeed, he is. The redshirt freshman led the Seminoles to touchdowns on six consecutive possessions Saturday as No....
Philadelphia is expected to be among the teams pursuing Rockets star James Harden, according to Stadium’s Shams Charania. Morey traded for Harden in 2012 as Houston’s general manager and built a strong bond with “The Beard,” so the connection doesn’t come as a surprise. MORE: Clippers may look to steal Rajon Rondo away from Lakers However, anyone expecting the Sixers to quickly become the Rockets of the East should pump the brakes....
People took to social media to criticize the performance, and the news got to Foxx. He made appearances on Entertainment Tonight and Ellen to discuss what happened. He said his earpiece came out, leading to some problems. MORE: Mayweather vs. Pacquiao rematch? | Pacquiao may need surgery, face sanctions “I’m singing with an organ, so I can’t hear what the organ is doing with the big crowd," he said on Ellen....
