All-Defensive Team nod continues greatness trajectory for Raptors’ Scottie Barnes
TORONTO — Time flies. It was only four years ago when a relatively fresh-faced Scottie Barnes told the NBA that he wanted to be an all-NBA defender. “I feel like…
Foxconn gets nod for $435M project to make more of Apple chips in India, eventually
Foxconn, a key manufacturer for Apple, has received an approval from India’s cabinet to build a new 37 billion Indian rupees ($435 million) semiconductor plant in a joint venture with…
‘I was pretty speechless’: Kirkland’s comeback story earns Flames’ Masterton nod
CALGARY — For a lad who is just four months into a nine-month recovery from knee surgery, good news of any kind is cherished. So when Justin Kirkland was informed…
Maple Leafs’ John Tavares talks Masterton nod, unsettled contract, lost captaincy
TAMPA BAY, Fla. — The stereotypical and slightly cynical view of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is that it should be awarded to the NHLer who overcame the most debilitating…
What is the Technoblade tribute in A Minecraft Movie? Director explains how the “special nod” to the late YouTuber came about
Many filmgoers who watched A Minecraft Movie spotted a pig with a golden crown, which is a direct nod to YouTuber Technoblade’s iconic avatar. The content creator lost his battle…
Davis joins Mavericks, offers nod to magnitude of deal that sent Doncic to Lakers
Anthony Davis gave up a $6 million bonus as part of the seismic trade that brought him to the Dallas Mavericks and sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers…
Drake Maye gets nod to start at QB as Patriots try to snap losing streak
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Jacoby Brissett won only one game as the New England Patriots’ starting quarterback. Now we’ll find out if he was any better as a mentor for first-round…
Travis Kelce appears emotional during Taylor Swift’s Amsterdam mashup featuring a lyrical nod to him
As Taylor Swift concluded her final Amsterdam Eras tour performance on July 6, she delivered her most heartfelt tribute yet to Travis Kelce. During the “Fortnight” vocalist’s extensive set, she…
MLB reveals 2024 All-Star Game starters, Ohtani earns fourth-straight nod
NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani became the first player elected to start at designated hitter in four straight All-Star Games, joined by New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge as the…
Blue Jays’ Guerrero Jr. a step closer to dad after fourth all-star nod
TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. still has ways to go to catch up with his dad’s number of all-star appearances, but the slugger is happy that he’s making progress. It…