Mr. Funk also took his menacing image to Hollywood, playing a bouncer in the 1989 Patrick Swayze film “Road House.” Terry Funk, a Hall of Fame professional wrestler whose brutal fighting style in the ring sparked a generation of exciting matches and deadly brawls, has passed away. He was 79. The organization for which Mr. … Read more
The father of Tennessee Titans player Caleb Farley was killed when a North Carolina home Farley owned exploded late Monday, officials said. The blast, which occurred at the home in Mooresville just before midnight, killed Robert Matthew Farley, 61, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. No foul play is suspected, the … Read more
Rick Jeanneret, who spent 51 years as the Buffalo Sabres’ announcer and was the 2012 Foster Hewitt Award winner for the Hockey Hall of Fame, passed away on Thursday. He was 81. After a two-year fight with multi-organ failure, Jeanneret passed away with his family by his side, according to a statement from his family … Read more
Online users have seen a video of a visitor entering Rome’s famed Trevi Fountain to fill her water bottle. The clip, which was shot last month, shows the woman traversing a row of rocks to reach the landmark’s center while bystanders gasp in terror. She fills her bottle with water from the fountain’s spout and … Read more
In a semifinal match that played up to its must-see billing at Sydney’s Stadium Australia on Wednesday (on FOX and the FOX Sports app), England demonstrated its might against Australia. Ella Toone’s goal gave England the early advantage, and it held up until Sam Kerr made a breakthrough to tie the score in the 63rd … Read more
To the delight of those wanting to see a shooting star, the yearly Perseid meteor shower has lit up skies all around the world. The phenomena cause up to 100 meteors per hour as the Earth collides with comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle’s leftover material. Shooting stars are the bright flashes that are visible to the unaided eye … Read more
The New York Times’ pop critics offer their opinions on the week’s most noteworthy new songs every Friday. All you want is the music? Visit our profile at NYTimes to access the Spotify playlist. Admire the music? Please let us know at theplaylist@nytimes.com and subscribe to both The Amplifier, a twice-weekly list of new and … Read more
On the Hawaiian island of Maui, deadly wildfires have burned thousands of acres, damaged hundreds of buildings, and forced a large number of locals and visitors to leave. According to Maui County, the death toll increased from six to 36 on Wednesday night. According to officials, numerous more are receiving burn and smoke inhalation treatments. … Read more
The list of potential murderers for the upcoming season of Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez’s murder-comedy podcast features Meryl Streep at the top. Only Murders in the Building made a big deal out of its plans for season three in the season two finale: Paul Rudd played the body in question, so Steve … Read more
In the fast-paced world of tennis, the right pair of shoes can make all the difference in your game. Racquet Guys brings you a detailed guide to help women choose the ideal tennis shoes that combine style, comfort, and performance. Understanding Tennis Shoes for Women: Tennis shoes, also known as court shoes, are designed to … Read more