For the first half of the year, Scherzer was languishing on the New York Mets. The Mets had won 101 games and seemed poised to make a championship run. Instead, the 2023 season went about as horribly as a season can go. The Mets ultimately finished 75-87, well out of the playoffs. But before that happened, the Mets sent Scherzer to a new team. For the final three months of the year, he joined the Texas Rangers — which just won its first World Series in franchise history....

When Irsay died in his sleep on May 21, 2025, at age 65, Indianapolis didn’t just lose a team owner. It lost a patron, a storyteller, a survivor. He had spent most of his life in the orbit of the NFL, eventually building the Colts into one of the league’s most respected franchises. Off the field, Jim used his multi-billion-dollar net worth chasing beauty through guitars, manuscripts, addiction recovery, and raw human connection....

Newt Gingrich served as the Speaker of the US House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999, and as the US representative for Georgia’s 6th congressional district from 1979 until 1999. In 2012, he unsuccessfully ran for the Republican presidential nomination. Early Life and Education Newt Gingrich was born as Newton McPherson on June 17, 1943, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to a single mother, Kit, whose marriage to his biological father, Newton Sr....

Manning may no longer be an honorary Papa John, but that spokesman also noted that despite Manning’s sale of his shares, he will remain in his position as a “spokesperson and brand ambassador” for the pizza chain, and the longstanding arrangement between Manning and Papa John’s will remain unchanged going forward. The sale is reported to have happened on February 26th, while Papa John’s relinquishment of the mantle of official NFL pizza happened at the beginning of March....

Ms. Stewart is in the midst of an ugly divorce from her husband, Kordell Stewart, and word is that the marriage ended because of an affair between Ralo Wonder and Ms. Stewart. The alleged affair has made waves for Bravo TV, as the newest cast member of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” is reportedly Crystal Mocahantas, Ralo Wonder’s fiancé. There is still some speculation regarding whether the rumors are true, or simply a way to drum up “RHOA” viewer-ship....

Richard Dreyfuss is an Academy Award-winning actor whose career has spanned over five decades, marked by critically acclaimed performances in both blockbuster films and intimate dramas. He first rose to prominence in the early 1970s with breakout roles in “American Graffiti” and “The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz,” showcasing his ability to play complex, relatable characters. His status as a leading man was solidified with his performance in Steven Spielberg’s 1975 megahit “Jaws,” one of the first modern summer blockbusters, followed by another collaboration with Spielberg in the 1977 sci-fi classic “Close Encounters of the Third Kind....

He then became the host of his own program on TLC, called “Spouse vs. House”. The show, which was part interior decorating/part relationship show, followed a couple as the husband was put in charge of the interior design or renovations of the house, while the wife was kept away from the home. While away, the wife designed a miniature replica of her “dream home”. After three weeks, the couple was brought back together to see how closely their design choices matched....

Contracts & Career Earnings Sean Avery earned approximately $20.2 million during his NHL career, which adjusts to about $29.9 million in today’s dollars . His most lucrative contract was a four-year, $15.5 million deal signed with the Dallas Stars in 2008, averaging $3.875 million annually. Early Life and Education Sean Avery was born on April 10, 1980 in North York, Ontario, Canada to teachers Marlene and Al. Raised with his younger brother Scott in Pickering, he attended Dunbarton High School....

But behind the cheerful hooks and signature dance moves was a young man battling internal struggles. Silentó later revealed he had been dealing with depression, suicidal ideation, and the trauma of growing up around mental illness and violence. Over the next several years, his fame faded while personal instability escalated, culminating in multiple arrests and a tragic act of violence in 2021. In 2025, he was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to the shooting death of his cousin, marking a grim turn in a once-hopeful story....

You heard correctly. The main mansion, caretaker house and barn are situated close to the family’s favorite hiking and skiing spots. The patriarch, toy company titan Dick Rothkopf–who was once affiliated with Thomas the Tank Engine–and the family were hiking in the area one year, when they came across the site they thought would make an excellent place to build a home. But that spot is also at a 700-foot elevation, and it is 1½ miles away from the nearest road....

Stacey Abrams served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2007 to 2017. After narrowly losing the 2018 Georgia gubernatorial election to Republican Brian Kemp due to alleged voter suppression, she founded the nonprofit Fair Fight Action to address the problem. As an author, Abrams has written both fiction and non-fiction books, many under the pen name Selena Montgomery. Early Life and Education Stacey Abrams was born on December 9, 1973 in Madison, Wisconsin as the second of six children of Carolyn and Robert....

Mckeehan has also co-written four books with writers Michael Tait and Kevin Max. He has written a fifth book called City on Our Knees. He is currently married to his wife, Amanda, and the couple live in Franklin, Tennessee. They have five children together by the names of Truett, Moses, Marlee, Leo, and Judah.

Tom Scholz is best known for founding the band Boston. Boston formed in 1976 and Scholz has been the band’s guitarist, songwriter, producer, and keyboardist. The band’s self-titled debut studio album was released in 1976. Boston’s second album, “Don’t Look Back,” was released in 1978. It reached #1 in the US, where it certified 7x Platinum, and #1 in Canada. Boston’s third album “Third Stage” also reached #1 in Canada and the US where it was certified 4x Platinum....

Early Life and Musical Beginnings Tyson Jay Ritter was born and raised in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He was the middle child of Tim and Tracy Ritter and became interested in performance at a young age. His early exposure to the stage came through local theater, where he acted in productions like “Bye Bye Birdie” and “The Wizard of Oz.” While attending Stillwater High School, Ritter connected with classmates who would become his future bandmates....

If you live in Rwanda, July 1st marks the anniversary of the day you gained independence from Belgium. July 1st, 1979, was the day that Sony introduced the Walkman. July 1st, 1997, was the day that Britain handed Hong Kong back over to China. If you’re Liv Tyler, Missy Elliot, or Dan Aykroyd, July 1st is your birthday. As you can tell, July 1st is kind of just a boring day, historically speaking....

Early Life and Education William Clay Ford was born on March 14, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan to Eleanor and Edsel. His paternal grandfather was automobile industrialist Henry Ford. As an adolescent, he attended the Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Connecticut, graduating in 1943. Ford subsequently attended Yale University, where captained the soccer and tennis teams. His college career was interrupted by World War II and his service in the US Navy Air Corps....

A judge presiding over Kelly’s case in New York City recently ruled that Kelly, Universal, and Sony owed prosecutors the amount of $507,234.05. The court order went on to state that Universal was currently in possession of $567,444.19 in music publishing royalties that under normal circumstances it would have paid the artist. But instead, they’re ordered to cut the check to authorities to clear Kelly’s restitution debt instead. The prosecutor’s office’s statement also revealed that the development lets Sony off the hook completely: “The outstanding balance fluctuates because it is subject to interest, but as of today is $507,234....

Louis Rams in 2011. After announcing his retirement from the league, Harris landed with the Dolphins as a coaching intern in 2012 before the Kansas City Chiefs hired him as their assistant secondary and defensive coaching assistant in 2013. As of the fall of 2014, Harris remains on the sidelines for the Chiefs. He finished his pro playing career with more than 460 total tackles to go along with four quarterback sacks and 21 interceptions....

Early Life and Education Allen Stanford was born as Robert Allen Stanford on March 24, 1950 in Mexia, Texas to James, the mayor of Mexia, and Sammie, a nurse. After his parents divorced in 1959, he lived with his mother. As an adolescent, Stanford attended Eastern Hills High School in Fort Worth. He went on to attend Baylor University in Waco, graduating in 1974 with his BA in finance. Business Career Stanford began his business career in Waco, Texas, where he opened a bodybuilding gym that ultimately failed....