Celebrities often make headlines for their work, but some are just as famous for their casino adventures. Over the past few years, many big names have been spotted at high-stakes tables, showing that the thrill of gambling is a universal draw. Ben Affleck is one of the most well-known casino regulars. His skill at blackjack, especially card counting, got him banned ...
The Las Vegas Grand Prix is back for its third year, and this time, it's making some big changes. Tickets are cheaper, and the race starts earlier. The event has been criticized in the past for being too expensive and too focused on glamour rather than the actual racing. Max Verstappen, the reigning champion, even called it "99% show and 1% sporting event" last year....
Lane Kiffin is making waves in the college football world. He has led Ole Miss to three strong seasons in a row. This has sparked a lot of talk about where he might coach next. Florida and LSU are both in the mix. But will he stay at Ole Miss? Kiffin has a knack for winning games. But has he really proven himself as a top-tier coach? He has yet to win a major champi...
A well-known place in Niles, the White Eagle Events and Convention Center, is saying goodbye forever at the end of this year. This spot has seen big names like a pope, a president, and famous stars. It all started in 1947 in Chicago, but moved to Milwaukee Avenue in 1967. The place was a big deal in the Polish community, especially for its tasty mushroom-barley soup...
Many famous people enjoy gambling. They visit casinos often. Some are very good at it. Others lose a lot of money. But they all seem to love the excitement. Ben Affleck is one of them. He is great at blackjack. He even won a poker championship. Casinos sometimes ask him to leave because he is too good. Matt Damon also loves poker. He played it in a movie. After tha...
The Miami Hurricanes have climbed to the 13th spot in the latest College Football Playoff rankings. This is a step up from last week, but it's still a long shot for them to make it to the ACC Championship Game. Even if they do, their chances of getting into the College Football Playoff as an at-large team are slim. The Hurricanes need to win their remaining games aga...
The latest College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings have stirred up plenty of talk. Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A&M are still sitting pretty at the top. Meanwhile, Alabama took a tumble after losing to Oklahoma, dropping six spots to No. 10. That puts them behind Notre Dame, even though Alabama has more wins against top-25 teams. Georgia is climbing up the ranks, n...
Caribbean leaders are in London with a clear message: the UK should step up and help fix the problems caused by its colonial past. They're not asking for charity, but for partnership. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) reparations commission is pushing for Britain to take responsibility for the lasting effects of slavery and colonialism. The chair of the commission, ...
In Oregon, a former high school track star named Alexa Anderson has been vocal about her stance on transgender athletes competing in girls' sports. She believes that it's not fair or safe for biological males to compete against females. Anderson gained attention earlier this year when she and her teammate, Reese Eckard, chose not to share the podium with a transgende...
The Supreme Court recently chose not to review a case about prayer at high school football games. This decision keeps a 25-year-old rule in place, which says student-led prayers at football games are not allowed. The case involved two Christian schools in Florida who wanted to pray over the loudspeaker before a state championship game. The Florida High School Athleti...