Day: October 4, 2024

Al Michaels defends approach to calling games amid online criticism: ‘I don’t scream the game at you’

5:37 am October 4, 2024

Al Michaels first began broadcasting games in 1967 and has provided the soundtrack to some of the biggest moments in sports history. The NFL and Amazon announced in March 2022 that Michaels would be the full-time play-by-play announcer for “Thursday Night Football” alongside Kirk Herbstreit. The 79-year-old was asked about some of the criticism he […]

Firefighters union will not endorse Harris or Trump for president

5:24 am October 4, 2024

The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) on Thursday said it would remain neutral in this year’s presidential race, electing not to endorse a candidate, becoming the second major union to do so in recent weeks. The union’s executive board backed President Biden’s 2020 White House bid. In a statement, IAFF President Edward Kelly said […]

NASCAR driver ‘should receive Presidential Medal of Freedom’ for Hurricane Helene efforts, ESPN analyst says

5:15 am October 4, 2024

A NASCAR driver has been in North Carolina helping victims of Hurricane Helene. Greg Biffle has posted numerous photos and videos of the destruction caused by the storm. The 54-year-old has used his personal helicopter to deliver supplies and internet service to those who need it. He even located a stranded family while flying due […]

Los Angeles DA George Gascon will review new evidence in Menendez brothers murder case

5:10 am October 4, 2024

Progressive Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon said his office will review what he said was new evidence that Erik and Lyle Menendez were possibly molested, which could result in their sentences being re-evaluated in a case that has drawn significant media coverage even more than 30 years after they killed their parents. Gascon […]

Man faces charges after he called 911 on someone who lit a scented candle: police

4:38 am October 4, 2024

A New Jersey man is facing charges after calling 911 on someone who lit a scented candle indoors, according to police. Alfredo Gonzalez, 34, was charged on Wednesday with making false public alarm/misuse of a 9-1-1 emergency line by the Guttenberg Police Department, per a release. According to police, “Mr. Gonzalez expressed concern over the […]