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Legendary Dolphins Hall Of Fame Coach Don Shula Dies At 90

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Don Shula, the NFL’s winningest coach who led the Miami Dolphins to the league’s only undefeated season, died on Monday. He was 90.

The Dolphins issued a statement saying that Shula died “peacefully at his home,” adding, “Don Shula was the patriarch of the Miami Dolphins for 50 years,” the statement said. “He brought the winning edge to our franchise and put the Dolphins and the city of Miami in the national sports scene. Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to Mary Anne along with his children Dave, Donna, Sharon, Anne and Mike.”

Shula won an NFL-record 347 games, coaching the Dolphins to the league’s only undefeated season (17-0) in 1972 which culminated in a 14-7 victory over the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII. The Dolphins repeated as champions the following season beating the Minnesota Vikings 24-7 in Super Bowl VIII. In total, Shula guided the Dolphins to five Super Bowls, including losses to the Redskins (27-17 in Super Bowl XVII) and San Francisco 49ers (38-16 in Super Bowl XIX).

Shula was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1997. He, George Halas and Bill Belichick are the only coaches in NFL history to win more than 300 games.

Don Shula, legendary NFL head coach, dies at 90

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Don Shula, a Hall of Fame NFL coach who led the Miami Dolphins to two Super Bowl titles, has…
 

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Tim McGraw To Release New Single, “I Called Mama,” For Mother’s Day

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Tim McGraw is set to release his first new music since returning to Big Machine Records earlier this year.  I Called Mama, written by Lance Miller, Marv Green and Jimmy Yeary, will be available May 8th, but fans can pre-order the track at the link: here.

The single will launch with a lyric video containing some never-before-seen footage of Tim as a baby with his mom. Also, McGraw has asked fans to send in videos and photos of their moms to be included in the official music video, which will be released later this month. McGraw said: “Mother’s definitely deserve to be honored more than one day a year. We’ve have had such an incredible response of people sharing their special Mama videos, we are going to get you something really special in a few weeks.”

Tim McGraw readies poignant upcoming single, ‘I Called Mama,’ just in time for Mother’s Day

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Mother’s Day takes place on Sunday, May 10, and Tim McGraw will be making the holiday a…
 

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Listen To Brett Young’s New Single, “Lady”

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Brett Young is hoping to earn his seventh consecutive No. 1 single with the release of his new track, “Lady.”

Brett co-penned the new tune shortly before the birth of his daughter, Presley, in October 2019. The song pays tribute to Presley and Brett’s wife, Taylor.  “Lady” follows the release of Brett’s six No. 1 singles: “Mercy,” “Sleep Without You,” “In Case You Didn’t Know,” “Like I Loved You,” “Here Tonight” and” Catch.” The new tune is expected to be the lead single off Brett’s upcoming third album.

Listen to “Lady” at the link here.

“Lady”: Brett Young’s next single is a love song to his baby daughter, and her mom

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Brett Young and his wife, Taylor, welcomed their first child, a daughter named Presley. Since…
 

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Chris Evans Invites Fans To “Avengers” Reunion For Charity With Original Cast

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Chris Evans is offering you the chance to participate in a virtual hangout with him and the five other original members of the Avengers. Evans has joined the All In Challenge – which aims to get food to those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic – and to raise funds, he’s giving you the chance to video chat, play games and have a private Q&A with himself, Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo and Jeremy Renner.

Evans was invited to the challenge by fellow Avengers star Chris Pratt, who is offering his fans the chance to be eaten alive by the new dinosaur in the next Jurassic World film.  The actor tweeted: “Well I don’t think I can beat getting eaten by a dinosaur!! But how about playing some virtual games as well as a private Q&A with me and 5 of my closest friends named Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo and Jeremy Renner?”

To enter the competition, you can donate $10 for 10 chances to win, $25 dollars for 25 chances, $50 dollars for 50 chances, and $100 dollars for 100 chances. Evans has now challenged fellow Avengers stars Sebastian Stan and Anthony Mackie, as well as Billy Porter to take on the All In Challenge.

Want to Have a Virtual Hangout with the Original 6 Avengers?

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You and two friends are invited to a virtual game night with Chris Evans. Other attendees on the…

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HBO Renews ‘Insecure’ For Season 5

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The popular HBO series “Insecure” will return for a fifth season. The series’ fourth season debuted on April 12. Fans who have been following the lives of Issa, played by series creator Issa Rae, Lawrence (Jay Ellis), Molly (Yvonne Orji), Tiffany (Amanda Seales) and Kelli (Natasha Rothwell) can now prepare for more episodes on the way;

“We’re thrilled that Issa, [producer Prentice Penny], and the whole Insecure team will be getting back together for a fifth season,” Amy Gravitt, executive vice president of HBO Programming, said. “As we laugh and cringe with recognition, their stories make us all feel a little less alone in the world.”  Rae celebrated the renewal news on Twitter, writing that she was “grateful.”

Last month, the “Insecure” team celebrated the premiere of the highly anticipated fourth season with a virtual block party.  The party had been an in-person event for previous seasons, but was moved online in April due to social distancing guidelines implemented in response to the coronavirus crisis. 

        

‘Insecure’ Fans Rejoice, The HBO Series Is Renewed For Season 5

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The popular HBO series “Insecure” will return for a fifth season, the cable network…
 

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Metallica Perform Stripped Down Version Of ‘Blackened’ From Their Homes

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Metallica surprised their fans with a new version of their song “Blackened” recorded from their own homes while in quarantine. The clip with the stripped down version of the classic track surfaced on the band’s YouTube page with the message, “Here’s a little something we cooked up over the last few days. Hope you’re all safe & sound. Have a great weekend.”

Check out the performance of “Blackened,” which comes from the band’s 1988 album …And Justice for All, at the link here.

Watch Metallica Perform ‘Blackened’ While in Isolation

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Hard rockers connect online for a subdued version of their 1988 track. Continue reading…
 

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Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison ‘Stadium Tour’ Still Up In The Air

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Motley Crue, Def Leppard and Poison have addressed the status of their forthcoming Stadium Tour of North America, telling fans that a decision has not yet been made on how to proceed.

With the tour set to get underway on June 18th in Jacksonville, FL. the bands now say that they are hoping to have a final decision about the trek made by June 1st. 

They issued the following statement:  “We wanted to reach out to all of our amazing fans and let you know that we’ve been hard at work preparing an amazing show. Our priority during this unprecedented time is to make sure that we are being as thoughtful and responsible as possible in the decisions we are making regarding The Stadium Tour and that we are putting the fans’ health, well being and safety first and foremost.

We are currently weighing all options and are awaiting further direction from the powers that be. Our goal is to have an official update to everyone by June 1 outlining exactly how we will proceed. In the meantime, stay safe and healthy. We can’t wait to see you all again.”

Motley Crue Still Haven’t Decided Whether to Postpone Reunion

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“Our goal,” they said in a new statement, “is to have an official update to everyone by June 1.”…
 

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President Trump Urges For Economic Reopening In Virtual Town Hall

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On Sunday, President Donald Trump stated that spurring an economic recovery without risking lives can be done.  Trump said, “you can satisfy both” as some states stated to gradually lift lockdowns, while also hoping to protecting people from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 60,000 Americans.

Fielding questions from Americans in a virtual town hall from the Lincoln Memorial, President Trump acknowledged valid fears on both sides of the issue. Some people are worried about getting sick; others are reeling from lost jobs and livelihoods. Trump increased his projection for the total U.S. death total to 80,000 or 90,000, but also struck a note of urgency to restart the nation’s economy, declaring “we have to reopen our country,” adding, “we have to get it back open safely but as quickly as possible.”

Many public health experts believe the nation cannot safely reopen fully until a vaccine is developed. Trump declared Sunday that he believed one could be available by year’s end.

In televised town hall, Trump pushes for economic reopening

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But while Trump increased his projection for the total U.S. death total to 80,000 or 90,000…
 

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Asian Giant “Murder” Hornet Discovered In U.S.

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The invasion of Asian giant hornets started trending over the weekend, with the term “murder hornet” being used on social media platforms. The first spotting of the 2-inch Asian giant hornet, or vespa mandarinia, was verified in the United States in December, according to the Washington state Agriculture Department. The insect does not generally target people or pets, but it is a deadly threat to honeybee hives.

Giant hornets of this species apparently enter a “slaughter phase” during which they decapitate honeybees and destroy entire hives in the span of a few hours, according to the department. An invasion could have severely negative impacts on the environment and public health, the Washington Agriculture Department warned.

The species has longer stingers with more toxic venom that could pose a danger to people if the insects feel threatened. And unlike honeybees, the Asian giant hornets can sting repeatedly. People are being warned against trying to kill the hornets themselves and to avoid their nests entirely. Instead, the public is encouraged to report a possible sighting to local authorities.

“Murder hornet,” invasive insect from Japan, found in the U.S.

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A roughly 2-inch long insect known as the “murder hornet” has made its way to the U.S. for the…
 

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Former All-Star Pitcher Matt Keough Passes Away At 64

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Matt Keough, a right-handed pitcher who played in parts of nine MLB seasons from 1977-86, died Saturday night, the Oakland Athletics announced. The cause of death was not listed. He was 64. 

Keough played for the A’s from 1977-83 and worked in the team’s front office as a special assistant. A’s vice president of baseball operations Billy Beane said in a statement: “Matt was a great baseball man and a proud Oakland A. He had an incredible passion for the game and we were lucky to have him and his wealth of knowledge alongside us for the years he worked as a special assistant. He left an unforgettable impression on everyone he touched in baseball. Our sincere condolences are with the entire Keough family tonight.”

The MLB Players Association said in a statement, “The community of Players is saddened by the loss of Matt Keough, who carried on his family’s proud baseball legacy through more than four decades as a player, coach and executive. The MLBPA extends its sympathies to Matt’s family, the Oakland A’s organization and his many friends and fans throughout the game.”

Keough made the All-Star Game as a rookie in 1978, when he posted a 3.24 ERA in 197 1/3 innings. He remained in Oakland’s rotation until being traded to the Yankees in June 1983. Keough played for the Cardinals, Cubs, and Astros in his career, and also played three seasons in Japan.  Keough belongs to a baseball family. Matt’s father, Marty, played 11 big-league seasons from 1956-66 and his uncle Joe played six years in the show from 1968-73. Both were outfielders. Shane Keough, Matt’s son, played minor-league ball with the A’s from 2007-10. He was also an outfielder. 

        

Ex-MLB All-Star Keough dies at 64

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Former All-Star pitcher Matt Keough died Saturday of undisclosed causes. He was 64.
 

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