• Open Thread: Suns @ Kings

    Join us on Playback! NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves at Phoenix Suns Mark J.

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    Rest In Peace To A Legendary Singer

    Grammy-winning singer B.J. Thomas has passed away at the age of 78. He had several successful songs on the pop, country, and gospel charts, but will be most-remembered for his hits “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head” and “Hooked On A Feeling.” A statement from his representatives announced the sad news that B.J. died following […]

  • Manchester United vs. Spurs Women and Sunday open thread

    Hi, folks! There’s a lot of football on today, and this is your open thread to talk about it. But the highlight just might be Manchester United Women vs. Tottenham Hotspur Women, with an early kick-off. Yes, that’s also the FA Women’s Cup final on May 12, but this is in WSL league action so it’ll be a nice preview of what you might expect in that game. United Women are a good team, if not quite title contenders this season. It’s a tough match up for Spurs, but don’t be surprised if Robert...

  • Open Thread: What has been the Ravens' best offseason decision thus far?

    During the Baltimore Ravens pre-draft press conference, General Manager Eric DeCosta said one of the final moves he had to mark off his checklist before the 2024 NFL Draft was re-sign outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy. The two sides came to an agreement on April 4, which signals the Ravens are just about done making transactions before the draft kicks off at months end. This makes it a good time to reflect on all the moves the Ravens have made (or not) this offseason. For a full list, check out...

  • Game 80 Preview & Open Thread: Sabres’ Home Finale

    Washington Capitals (37-30-11) vs. Buffalo Sabres (37-37-5) Puck Drop: 7:00 PM ET KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY TV: MSG-B, MNMT Radio: WGR-550 Record: (37-30-11) Division Ranking: 4th in the

  • Abbreviated Pundit Roundup: Rest In Peace and Power, Ms. Faith Ringgold

    Abbreviated Pundit Roundup is a long-running series published every morning that collects essential political discussion and analysis around the internet. We begin today with a celebration of the life of noted African American artist Faith Ringgold, who passed away yesterday at her home in Englewood, N.J. at the age of 93. Margalit Fox/The New York Times For more than a half-century, Ms. Ringgold explored themes of race, gender, class, family and community through a vast array of media,...

  • ‘The Simpsons’ killed off a longtime character on Sunday’s episode: ‘May he rest in peace’

    A character who debuted on the third-ever episode of “The Simpsons” died during Sunday’s episode.

  • Open Thread: Phoenix Suns (48-33) @ Minnesota Timberwolves (56-25)

    Game 82 is here. The Suns need a win and a Pelicans loss to secure a playoff (top-6) spot. Phoenix at Minnesota. Let’s roll! Make sure to check out the Bright Side of the Sun playback stream to watch games with us! To sign up:

  • Game 82 Preview & Open Thread: Buffalo Sabres vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

    Buffalo Sabres (38-37-6) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (44-28-8) Puck Drop: 7:00 PM EDT, Amelie Arena, Tampa Bay, FL TV: MSG-B, Bali Sports FL Radio: WGR-550 Tampa Bay Lightning Record: 44-28-8 Last Game: 4

  • Game Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets (2:00 p.m.)

    For all the marbles, it goes down today between the Colorado Avalanche and Winnipeg Jets. Colorado has their second big test in the last week, having lost their last big game against the Dallas Stars. While there’s an outside chance of both them and the Jets catching Dallas, it’ll all but be a playoff series preview against these two teams this afternoon. Colorado Avalanche Projected Lines Jonathan Drouin (27) - Nathan MacKinnon (29) - Mikko Rantanen (96)Artturi Lehkonen (62) - Casey Mittelstadt...

  • Trump urges supporters to ‘go out and peacefully protest’ ahead of hush money trial’s opening arguments

    Former President Trump aired grievances on social media ahead of opening arguments in his trial over an alleged hush money scheme.

  • Luis Gil loses the strike zone as Yankees drop opener vs. Blue Jays, 3-1

    TORONTO — While John Sterling’s retirement commanded all of the attention in the Yankees’ universe on Monday, the team began a three-game series against the Blue Jays north of the border. The opener, part of Major League Baseball’s annual Jackie Robinson Day celebration, didn’t go the Yankees’ way, as the team lost, 3-1. Toronto’s three runs were charged to Luis Gil, who took his command