Ran Carthon says he has been so busy earning a job as an NFL general manager that he hasn't had time to contemplate the history and meaning of becoming the Tennessee Titans' first Black GM. Carthon says an aunt texted to warn him that the question about making history would come and that was when he realized it. Carthon says his goal is to be successful and leave the door open for other Black men.Â
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ryan Miller grew up idolizing goalie Dominik Hasek, and upon signing with the Buffalo Sabres in 2002, fantasized of one day having his name and number hang from the arena rafters.
Highly touted high school quarterback Jaden Rashada is moving on from Florida, a breakup that was weeks in the making and cost the Gators one of their most prized recruits.
DeMeco Ryans is one of several assistants still alive in the playoffs dealing with the delicate balance of preparing for the most important games of their careers with the most important job interviews.
A family spokesman for Damar Hamlin said the Buffalo Bills safety still faces a long rehabilitation despite enjoying a remarkable recovery some three weeks after having to be resuscitated on the field during a game in Cincinnati.
All eyes are on French basketball phenom Victor Wembanyama. And that doesn't seem to bother the 19-year-old NBA draft prospect. He's enjoying his French season and the NBA is getting ready to welcome him in a few months.Â
The 988 mental health and suicide prevention helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched, receiving just over 2 million calls, texts and chat messages since July.
Today is Friday, Jan. 20, the 20th day of 2023. There are 345 days left in the year.
Singer Eric Stewart of 10cc and of Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders is 78. Director David Lynch is 77. Drummer George Grantham of Poco is 76. Guitarist Paul Stanley of Kiss is 71. Bassist Ian Hill of Judas Priest is 71. TV host Bill Maher ("Politically Incorrect") is 67. Actor Lorenzo Lamas is 65. Actor James Denton ("Desperate Housewives") is 60. Bassist Greg K. of The Offspring is 58. Country singer John Michael Montgomery is 58. Actor Rainn Wilson ("The Office") is 57. Actor Stacey Dash ("Clueless") is 56. Actor Reno Wilson ("Mike and Molly") is 54. Singer Edwin McCain is 53. Actor Skeet Ulrich is 53. Drummer Questlove of The Roots is 52. Drummer Rob Bourdon of Linkin Park is 44. Singer-songwriter Bonnie McKee is 39. Country singer Brantley Gilbert is 38. Singer Kevin Parker of Tame Impala is 37. Actor Evan Peters ("American Horror Story") is 36.
Consider some gifts for kids that will keep on giving long after the blocks, action figures and game systems get relegated to the back of a closet or attic.
PARIS — With Victor Wembanyama sitting courtside and watching some of the players he’ll go up against next season, Zach LaVine scored 30 points and the Chicago Bulls never trailed in a 126-108 win over the Detroit Pistons at the NBA Paris Game on Thursday.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin gained support from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday.
MILWAUKEE — More than halfway through the regular season, the Milwaukee Bucks haven’t had much of a chance to show how well they can play at full strength.
NEW YORK — Jeremy Swayman made 31 saves to help the Boston Bruins beat the New York Rangers 3-1 on Thursday night for their eighth victory in nine games.
RALEIGH, N.C. — Brent Burns, Brady Skjei and Jalen Chatfield scored to give Carolina another productive offensive outing from its blueliners while Frederik Andersen was strong in net to help the Hurricanes beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 on Thursday night.
