Month: April 2022

Lizzo pokes fun at Chris Evans pregnancy rumors in ‘SNL’ hosting debut: ‘It’s called manifesting’

Lizzo pokes fun at Chris Evans pregnancy rumors in ‘SNL’ hosting debut: ‘It’s called manifesting’

She’s 100% that you know what, and Lizzo is giving it her 100% as a first-time “SNL” host.  Not only that, but she was also the show’s musical guest.  But before blessing fans with her musical prowess and hilarious sketches, Lizzo got real during her opening “Saturday Night Live” monologue. “My name is Lizzo and, yes, I’m shocked I have …

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UFC on ESPN 34 bonuses: Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Wu Yanan takes home Fight of the Night

UFC on ESPN 34 bonuses: Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Wu Yanan takes home Fight of the Night

April 17, 2022 1:30 am ET The UFC handed out four post-fight bonuses after Saturday’s card, including a hard-fought battle between two women. After UFC on ESPN 34, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances in Las Vegas. Check out the winners below. Performance of the Night: Andre Fialho LAS VEGAS, NEVADA …

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Cincinnati Reds’ Hunter Greene sets new MLB record with 39 pitches of 100+ mph

Cincinnati Reds’ Hunter Greene sets new MLB record with 39 pitches of 100+ mph

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene tossed an impressive first five innings against the Dodgers on Saturday night in the second start of his Major League Baseball career – at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium, about 15 miles away from where he starred at Sherman Oaks’ Notre Dame High School. MLB.com’s Sarah Langs confirmed that Greene’s 34th pitch of …

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Twitter reacts to Belal Muhammad’s sound victory over Vicente Luque in UFC on ESPN 34 headliner

Twitter reacts to Belal Muhammad’s sound victory over Vicente Luque in UFC on ESPN 34 headliner

April 17, 2022 12:54 am ET Belal Muhammad continued his winning ways Saturday night at UFC on ESPN 34, defeating Vicente Luque by unanimous decision in the main event between welterweight contenders at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The victory marked Muhammad’s eighth consecutive fight without a loss as he’s accumulated seven victories and …

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‘SNL’: Britney Spears’ baby, Dr. Fauci in Easter-themed cold open: ‘COVID cases are a lot like Jesus’

‘SNL’: Britney Spears’ baby, Dr. Fauci in Easter-themed cold open: ‘COVID cases are a lot like Jesus’

The “SNL” gang tackled everything from Britney Spears’ pregnancy to the resurrection of COVID and this week’s Brooklyn subway attack.  In the spirit of Easter weekend, Spears (portrayed by Chloe Fineman), Dr. Fauci (Kate McKinnon), New York Mayor Eric Adams (Chris Redd), former President Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson) and U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (portrayed by Cecily Strong), R-Ga., all shared their …

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UFC on ESPN 34 video: Rafa Garcia chokes out Jesse Ronson after point deduction

UFC on ESPN 34 video: Rafa Garcia chokes out Jesse Ronson after point deduction

April 16, 2022 7:37 pm ET Rafa Garcia spoiled Jesse Ronson’s return to competition Saturday with a slick submission win at UFC on ESPN 34. It was one-way traffic for Garcia (14-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) in the lightweight bout, which took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. He established grappling superiority in the …

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Despite lackluster A-Day, it’s too early to worry about Alabama’s offensive line | Opinion

Despite lackluster A-Day, it’s too early to worry about Alabama’s offensive line | Opinion

Is Kendall Randolph one answer? Is JC Latham another? A surface look at the offensive tackles who worked with Alabama’s first-team offense in Saturday’s annual A-Day scrimmage would suggest not. A deeper one, however, reveals all sorts of reasons why it’s far too soon for Alabama fans to press any panic buttons about what was …

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Audio issues during Timberwolves-Grizzlies playoff game forced ESPN to alter its broadcast and fans had jokes

Audio issues during Timberwolves-Grizzlies playoff game forced ESPN to alter its broadcast and fans had jokes

April 16, 2022 6:30 pm ET With the full 16-team field set, the NBA Playoffs began on Saturday afternoon. But while fans were ready for the postseason festivities, it seems ESPN’s broadcast team was not. During the second game of the day, a Game 1 contest between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Memphis Grizzlies, some …

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