Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesTexas and Oklahoma officially requested to join the SEC on Tuesday, with the schools eyeing July 1, 2025, as the target date.Nicole Auerbach @NicoleAuerbachTexas and Oklahoma have formally requested an invitation for membership to the SEC, starting on July 1, 2025: pic.twitter.com/wpVX0jZNTeSEC Commissioner Greg Sankey released a statement about the…
Day: July 27, 2021
Grilled Cheese—Like, Literally Grilled—Is the Best Cheese
If the idea of cheese cooked over an open fire sounds bizarre, I get it. It used to sound that way to me too. In my house growing up, grilled cheese meant two pieces of soggy whole wheat bread spread with margarine, stuffed with a piece of individually wrapped American cheese or two, and heated…
Ledo Pizza Brings Iconic Square Pizza to Chambersburg
Popular Maryland-based pizza brand’s only Pennsylvania location is now open off Route 81 Chambersburg, PA (RestaurantNews.com) Ledo Pizza is making its highly anticipated return to the Keystone State! That’s right. Ledo Pizza just opened its first Chambersburg restaurant, located right off Route 81 at 1300 Lincoln Way E.! Now, the Chambersburg community can enjoy Ledo…
Zaxby’s Adds ‘The Southwest’ to Its Zalad Lineup
New Southwest Zalad complements Zaxby’s selection of cravings Athens, GA (RestaurantNews.com) Zaxby’s, the premium QSR known for its chicken fingers, wings and signature sauces, is introducing its new Southwest Zalad. The new fresh, made-to-order Zalad® is available systemwide and will feature Zaxby’s new Southwest ranch dressing along with its famous Texas Toast. It includes familiar,…
Marco’s Pizza Launches New Mouthwatering Pizzas & Pizza Bowls: The Philly and The Buffalo Chicken
New Limited-Time Creations Marry Pizza with Sandwich Flavor Favorites Toledo, OH (RestaurantNews.com) Marco’s Pizza introduces The Philly and The Buffalo Chicken Pizza & Pizza Bowls, bathed in rich melty cheeses, loaded with high-quality meats and fresh toppings, specially crafted for Pizza Lovers. Marco’s transforms these classic loved sandwiches and subs into delicious Marco’s pizza creations.…
Rooster & Rice Launches Franchise Opportunities, Sets Sights on National Expansion
The Bay Area-favorite chicken-and-rice concept is planning to grow in new markets across the country, seeking franchise owners starting in California and Texas. San Francisco, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Rooster & Rice, the 10-location Thai restaurant chain that exploded onto the Bay Area food scene in 2015, has announced the launch of its new franchise model and…
Nékter Juice Bar Flies into the Windy City and Six Additional New Markets
Sets record with more than 94 new agreements signed since the start of 2021 Costa Mesa, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Nékter Juice Bar, the pioneering leader of the modern juice bar experience with 170 U.S. locations, will open its first restaurants in Chicago this year in addition to entry into six new markets including San Antonio, Texas;…
Cyber insurance startup At-Bay raises $185 million at $1.35 billion valuation
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Cyber insurance startup At-Bay said on Tuesday it raised $185 million at a $1.35 billion valuation to expand its business as many in the cyber industry face growing losses due to ransomware attacks.The company said it recently surpassed $160 million in annual recurring revenue on 800% year-over-year premium growth.The new funding round…
CDC to recommend some vaccinated people wear masks indoors: report
July 27, 2021 | 10:32am | Updated July 27, 2021 | 1:01pm The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to issue new guidelines Tuesday that recommend indoor mask mandates for fully vaccinated people in areas experiencing spikes in COVID-19 cases, a federal official said. The new guidance is expected to be announced by…
Report: Bryn Forbes Declines $2.5M Bucks Contract Option, Will Become Free Agent
Lynne Sladky/Associated PressBryn Forbes will enter free agency after declining his $2.45 million option with the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2021-22 NBA season, according to Mid American Herald’s Adrian Wojnarowski.After four seasons with the San Antonio Spurs, the 28-year-old signed with the Bucks last offseason. He averaged 10.0 points and 1.6 rebounds in 70 appearances, and his…
Lakers Rumors: Latest on 2021 NBA Draft Plans, Kyle Kuzma Trade and More
0 of 4Nathaniel S. Butler/Getty ImagesThe 2021 NBA draft is set to take place on Thursday, and the Los Angeles Lakers will be part of the action. Los Angeles owns the 22nd overall pick in the draft, and after not keeping a first-round selection in either of the past two drafts, L.A. may finally make…
Texas, Oklahoma Request to Join SEC in 2025; SEC Reportedly to Discuss Thursday
Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesTexas and Oklahoma officially requested to join the SEC on Tuesday, with the schools eyeing July 1, 2025, as the target date.Nicole Auerbach @NicoleAuerbachTexas and Oklahoma have formally requested an invitation for membership to the SEC, starting on July 1, 2025: pic.twitter.com/wpVX0jZNTeSEC Commissioner Greg Sankey released a statement about the…
Home prices broke records in May, according to S&P Case-Shiller
A “For Sale” sign is seen in front of a home on May 30, 2019 in Miami, Florida.Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesHome prices continue to break records, as strong demand slams up against weak supply.Nationally, home prices were 16.6% higher than in May 2020, the highest reading in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller report’s 30-plus years.…
The 100 Greatest Plays in Dolphins History: No. 48
Combining the countdown to the start of the Dolphins regular season with the best plays in franchise historyTo help count down the days to the start of the Miami Dolphins regular season last year, we marked each day with the corresponding jersey number and came up with the three best players to wear that number.This…
USWNT Olympics scenarios: How Sweden loss impacts knockout bracket
The U.S. is unlikely to win its group at the Olympics for the first time since 1996. Here’s what it means for its potential road in the knockout stage.The women’s soccer tournament at the Olympics has been full of unexpected fodder and crooked scorelines. There’s the entertainment value and attacking potential put forth by Zambia—the…
Aaron Rodgers Makes Packers Decision; Washington Football Team QB Future: Garoppolo Vs. Green Bay QB?
Publish date:Jul 26, 2021Locked On Washington Football Team: WFT Connected With Jimmy Garoppolo/ Could WFT buy low on Aaron Rodgers?Things move quickly in the NFL, with Aaron Rodgers now reportedly planning to report to the Green Bay Packers to play in 2021 … but with fun speculation about him working his way free in 2022…
Deshaun Watson rumors: Texans willing to trade QB for high draft picks
The Texans are willing to trade Deshaun Watson and have been listening to trade offers “for some time,” per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport. The Texans are looking for at least three first-round picks for Watson, per the report. Mid American Herald confirmed the report and added that Houston is looking for a combination of five high draft picks…
2021 Detroit Lions Training Camp Primer
The new-look Detroit Lions are getting back on the practice field. Actually, the rookies and other first-year players already reported to training camp on Saturday. The full squad will arrive on Tuesday for the start of camp.This season will be much different than last for a variety of reasons.First, even with COVID still hanging around, there…
Arians: Cockrell Impressing Buccaneers With Secondary Versatility
Defensive back Ross Cockrell was an immediate standout on day one of Buccaneers training camp thanks to his versatility.As Tampa Bay gets underway with 2021 training camp, head coach Bruce Arians and company are attempting to figure out the best way to put together an ultra-talented roster.There are tough decisions ahead. With depth galore at…
Better for You Than Porn: Why Men Are Reading Romance Novels
If I offered you something that enriched your sex life, deepened your connection with your partner, and made you more emotionally literate, you would, I assume, think you’d stumbled onto a questionable supplements website. Well, I’m not selling pills, I’m talking about romance novels. For guys. Which is not as strange as it might sound.…
The True Story of the 1963 Kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr.
A couple of days after JFK’s November 1963 assassination, Barry Keenan led Frank Sinatra’s son, 19-year-old Frank Sinatra Jr., out of his hotel room in Lake Tahoe at gunpoint. He drove him to a house in Los Angeles, where he locked him away for four days while demanding $240,000 in ransom from his superstar father.…