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Greg Kihn, 75, was a rock musician whose band’s song “Jeopardy” almost reached the top of the Billboard charts. After battling Alzheimer’s disease, rock guitarist and singer Greg Kihn, who was well-known for his 1980s hit songs, passed away at the age of 75. According to the musician’s website, who was born in Baltimore, Kihn passed away on Tuesday. In 1981, the Greg Kihn Band’s song “The Breakup Song (They Don’t Write ‘Em)” made it to the Billboard charts. Two years later, the band’s biggest hit, “Jeopardy,” came out and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, behind…
Reportedly, Gabby Thomas and Olympic 100-meter winner Sha’Carri Richardson got into a physical altercation during the relay camp when they were preparing for the Paris Olympics, but Thomas denied the rumours. People on the internet love to set the two sprint queens against one other, the triple Olympic winner said, adding that it was one of the worst rumours she has ever heard about herself. Gabby Thomas went on to say that she has nothing against Sha’Carri Richardson, stating that they are friendly and that they both participate in relay races together. The world 200-meter silver medallist said she was…
Mikel Arteta, meantime, stated that Gabriel, a vital centre-back, would be available for Saturday’s Premier League match against Newcastle, which could help Arsenal. For the most recent information and commentary on the most significant stories in the game, tune in to talkSPORT live and read our live blog below. Since his Premier League transfer was finalised, Ruben Amorim, the new manager of Manchester United, has been back in front of Sporting Lisbon supporters, although not all of them were pleased. Before his team’s game against Estrela, the coach had to cope with a salty banner, but he was greeted by…
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series victory against the New York Yankees marked the official end of the 2024 Major League Baseball season. The focus will shift to the offseason, where there seems to be a lot of excitement ahead, as the postseason draws to a close. As free agents, athletes frequently swap teams during MLB offseasons. As the 2025 season approaches, Yankees standout Juan Soto is arguably the most well-known player who will be a free agency. Recently, one MLB observer identified a little-known team that might be able to sign Soto this offseason. According to Chris Russo, via…
, kicked off the event with a fierce rendition of “Westside Connection,” which also featured lyrical alterations to honour the Boys in Blue: “Before any of you Yankees get hard/bow down when you come to our town” and “We ain’t no haters like you/Bow down to a team that’s greater than you — fool.” On Friday, thousands of Dodgers supporters flocked to the stadium to celebrate the team’s eighth World Series victory, which spans the team’s early decades in Brooklyn. The Dodgers defeated the Yankees in the 2024 World Series for the third time. When the team last won the…
Shortly before training camp began, the Nebraska football team received a resignation letter. Evan Cooper, the coordinator of the passing game and defensive backs coach, announced his resignation on Friday night. Cooper had just started his second season as the defensive backs coach for the Huskers. He would have been on Rhule’s staff for 12 years in a row during the 2024 campaign. For personal reasons, he resigned. The Huskers’ greatest statistical defense since joining the Big Ten Conference in 2011 was largely attributed to Cooper’s secondary. Nebraska’s pass defense was tenth in the nation, limiting opponents just 6.1 yards…
One factor may be more important than all others if USC football hopes to travel to the Pacific Northwest and defeat Washington in a Big Ten matchup with a Pac-12 flair. UW Huskies Wire concentrated on one aspect of this West Coast matchup: The Washington Huskies, who are ranked little. 32 in the country with an average of 435.9 yards per game, have had little issue moving the ball in their debut season under coach Jedd Fisch. They are ranked No. 99 out of 134 FBS teams, but they have struggled greatly on third down, moving the chains at a…
Five Suspects Arrested in Benue on Charges of Identity Theft and Cyberfraud Five young guys have been arrested by the Benue State Police Command on suspicion of identity theft and cybercrime. The arrests followed an operation by the Cybercrime and Narcotics Department, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Sewuese Anene, said in a statement. The suspects, who were between the ages of 18 and 21, were apprehended during a raid on their Makurdi hideout, according to SP Anene. Police had obtained intelligence that suggested they were involved in fraudulent activities. Three iPhones, a Tecno phone, and two more cellphones were among the…
Trey Mancini may not have logged a single at-bat in 2024, but he isn’t ready to hang his cleats up just yet. The veteran slugger recently spoke with the Baltimore Banner’s Andy Kostka, reflecting on everything from his cancer diagnosis to how his career tailed off over the past few years. The corner outfielder, first baseman and designated hitter also confirmed that he would be making a comeback attempt in 2025. Mancini was once a reliable bat for the Baltimore Orioles, having made his MLB debut in 2016. By the end of the 2019 campaign, Mancini was a .276 career hitter…
Today! Paul Gyenger, 35, has been placed under detention in jail after he allegedly called Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia a “chronic womanizer” on social media. Additionally, according to the complaint, the suspect defamed the governor’s reputation in a number of ways on the same Facebook account by using derogatory Tiv language words. Gyenger was charged before the Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. However, due to a lack of jurisdiction, Mr. Kelvin Mbanongun, the Chief Magistrate, declined to accept the suspect’s plea. For additional discussion, the topic has been postponed until December 17.