Michael Cooper, a native of Pasadena, had a remarkable career with the Lakers, winning five championships. In January 2025, he achieved an honor every athlete dreams of – his jersey number, 21, was retired and displayed in the Lakers’ rafters, joining the likes of Magic Johnson and James Worthy. Whi
The Los Angeles Lakers, a team known for their strong bond, recently faced a major challenge. A catastrophic wildfire was spreading through Southern California, causing destruction and displacing many, including some Lakers members. The team had to delay games due to the fires. Now, they're planning
Michael Cohen, ex-lawyer and once a close confidant of Donald Trump, has some strong words about the former president's recent legal predicament. Speaking on MSNBC's "The Weekend, " Cohen expressed his dissatisfaction with Trump's sentencing, or lack thereof, for 34 counts of falsifying business rec
The Federal Reserve's top banking regulator, Michael Barr, is leaving his supervisory role next month. This move comes amid speculation that President-elect Donald Trump wants a more bank-friendly candidate. Barr will stay on as a Fed governor until 2026, but his resignation as the vice chair for su
Have you ever imagined toilets taking over the world? It's not just a crazy dream anymore, thanks to a fresh concept trailer. This idea started as a casual comedy skit on YouTube back in February 2023. Now, it's bursting into the spotlight with filmmaker Michael Bay teaming up with Adam Goodman, the
In the wild world of the NFC South, the Atlanta Falcons (8-7) have gotten themselves back in the mix for the division title. They thrashed the New York Giants 34-7 on Sunday, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-7) lost to the Dallas Cowboys 26-24 on Sunday Night Football. Now, according to FanDuel Spo
In the 1980s, Nike's basketball division was struggling. So, co-founder Phil Knight took a huge risk: he invested their entire $250, 000 marketing budget into a 21-year-old rookie named Michael Jordan. This groundbreaking five-year, $2. 5 million deal marked the start of a lasting partnership. Fast
In the middle of a grocery run, Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix received a life-changing call. Offensive coordinator Zac Robinson broke the news: Penix would start this week, replacing veteran Kirk Cousins who's been struggling on the field. "I'm ready to go, " Penix replied, his heart raci
The Atlanta Falcons have decided to bench quarterback Kirk Cousins for their Week 16 game against the Giants. Head coach Raheem Morris announced the move on Wednesday, stating it was purely a "football decision. " The shift comes as the Falcons aim to improve their 7-7 record. Cousins, who joined th
The Atlanta Falcons have made a bold move by starting rookie quarterback Michael Penix. This decision comes with a lot of expectations and responsibilities for everyone involved. Penix, who is now the team's franchise quarterback, is expected to bring a new dynamic to the offense. He'll need to show
