Posts by Nathan Pine
Highlights from the Raiders’ training camp so far
The Las Vegas Raiders have already provided a lot to keep an eye on during training camp, from a quarterback competition that isn’t quite as competitive as it might sound to a fight involving two of the team’s biggest names. Kirk Cousins remains the starter, and at this point, there doesn’t seem to be much…
Read MoreEarly Chiefs training camp takeaways
The Kansas City Chiefs have barely gotten through the early stages of training camp, but the biggest takeaway is already really easy to see: Patrick Mahomes looks like Patrick Mahomes again. Every report coming out of camp suggests the quarterback is moving around well and showing no obvious signs of being limited by the knee…
Read MoreChargers players to watch in training camp
The Los Angeles Chargers still have an obvious hole to sort out along the offensive line, and training camp hasn’t done much to settle it yet. The starting left guard job remains up for grabs, with five players rotating through the competition and no clear frontrunner emerging. Trey Pipkins III, Kayode Awosika, rookie Jake Slaughter,…
Read MoreDwayne Johnson Reacts To Live-Action ‘Moana’ Negative Reviews
Although the live-action remake of Moana hasn’t quite been able to catch a wave at the box office, Dwayne Johnson is proud of what they made. The Golden Globe nominee said the Disney movie’s negative reviews, which currently sit at 32% on Rotten Tomatoes, are “just the way it goes” in the entertainment industry, and…
Read MorePanthers sign veteran QB after injury to Hall of Fame Game star
The Carolina Panthers are expected to sign veteran quarterback Kyle Trask, according to The Charlotte Observer’s Mike Kaye. Haynes King injured his hamstring amid an electrifying performance against the Arizona Cardinals in the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, which necessitates the addition of another third-string option to take training camp snaps behind Bryce…
Read More‘One Night Only’ Director Understands “Sex Purge” Comparisons
While One Night Only is intended as a romantic-comedy, there are some obvious dystopian undertones that audiences can’t ignore. Director Will Gluck recently addressed online comparisons between the Purge franchise and his new Universal rom-com, which is now in theaters, about two New Yorkers (Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner) who meet on the one night…
Read MoreMystics waive former Texas star to clear spot for Betnijah Laney-Hamilton
The Washington Mystics reportedly waived rookie guard Rori Harmon on Saturday. Harmon played in 10 games with Washington after the franchise drafted her with the No. 34 pick in the third round of the 2026 WNBA Draft. Waiving Harmon opens a roster spot for veteran guard/forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, who the Mystics recently claimed off waivers…
Read MoreHBO’s ‘Monsters Of God’ Chronicles Lizard People, Reptile Wranglers
HBO’s new documentary series Monsters of God abounds with colorful creatures – and those are just the humans. The five-parter from Tiger King co-director Eric Goode features reptile dealers with a fondness for creepy crawlies and a loose connection to ethical and legal mores. There’s Tom Crutchfield, who loves women with the ardor of Pepé…
Read More49ers’ Kyle Shanahan plans to coach in preseason opener after car accident
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters on Saturday he plans to coach in the team’s preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans on Thursday. Shanahan has been limited in practices but said he is nearly back to full strength after suffering multiple injuries in a car crash on July 14. “As far as…
Read MoreRachel Reid Appears To Dismiss ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 Casting Backlash
As Heated Rivalry hits the ice for another season with some new teammates, there’s bound to be some opinions about the casting choices for the book series’ beloved characters. Following the news that Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie have been cast in Season 2, author Rachel Reid appeared to respond to negative online reactions to…
Read MoreMelissa Barrera Takes Weekend Off ‘Titanique’ After Losing Voice
As Melissa Barrera enters the final stretch of her Broadway debut run in Titanique, she’s taking a few days off to get her voice and body back into performance shape. On Saturday, the actress who plays Rose DeWitt Bukater in the hit Titanic (1997) musical parody announced that she “lost her voice” during a performance…
Read MoreMadonna Pays Tribute To Late ‘Ray Of Light’ Producer William Orbit
Madonna paid tribute to her late Ray of Light producer William Orbit, saying in an Instagram post that he gave her “a magic carpet to fly on.” “I had an epiphany when I met you and started working with you,” she writes today. “I realized that music did not have to fit into categories or…
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