Miller Sanford Jackie Robinson, Brooklyn Dodgers’ second baseman, and Dodgers president Branch Rickey after signing a contract in 1950. Robinson more than doubled his salary from $17,000 to $35,000 after winning the National League Most Valuable Player award in 1949. (Associated Press) The first contract Jackie Robinson signed along with Brooklyn Dodgers president Branch Rickey on Oct. … Read more
Netflix actor José de la Torre has died at age 37 after a months-long battle with a mystery illness. The Spanish actor died on Dec. 5, according to Montilla Digital, who was the first to report the news of his passing. A funeral for the “Toy Boy” star took place on Dec. 6 in Montilla, … Read more
This South Bay sushi shop has been serving the same six items for decades — and wants to keep it that way I am firmly dating myself with this anecdote, but the first time I went to a rave while growing up outside of Chicago, there was a Le Carré-like air of mystery. Furtive landline … Read more
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing a $500 “inflation refund” for taxpayers. Andrew Schwartz / SplashNews.com There she goes again — Kathy Hochul is playing New Yorkers for suckers. Her latest hokum is a plan to give taxpayers an “inflation refund” of up to $500, depending on income. She calls it a big deal. I … Read more
Jamie Foxx said he doesn’t remember the weeks after his stroke last year in his new Netflix special, “What Had Happened Was.” (Axelle / Bauer-Griffin / FilmMagic) Jamie Foxx is finally telling the whole story about his hospitalization last year in the language he knows best: comedy. In his new stand-up special released Tuesday, the … Read more
If there were any doubt before, there shouldn’t be any now. Deivon Smith is one of St. John’s most impactful players. It’s no coincidence that the Johnnies’ two worst performances of the season coincided with his benching. Deivon Smith, who scored 14 points, dribbles up court during St. John’s 99-77 win over Bryant on Dec. … Read more
Bethenny Frankel turned up her nose after trying Harry Hamlin’s pasta sauce during a blind taste test. The “Real Housewives of New York City” alum gave a scathing review of Harry’s Famous Sauce on TikTok Tuesday after receiving a jar inside a “beautiful” picnic basket. “Oh god the lord’s work is not easy,” Frankel captioned … Read more
“‘You must be wary of those seeking to use their influence and their expertise to wrongful ends.” Those words were spoken at the George Washington Law School commencement ceremony two years ago by the recently defeated Rep. Susan Wild (D-Pa.). This week, the words took on a new meaning after Wild was accused of leaking … Read more
Nets combo guard Keon Johnson has seen his playing time spike with the injury to starter Cam Thomas. But he knows he’s promised nothing upon Thomas’ return. “Nothing is guaranteed, and it’s not guaranteed for him or anybody else,” coach Jordi Fernandez said. “So the group’s been doing great. There’s going to be guys at … Read more
In our very first look at The Flip Off, an upcoming HGTV reality show that debuts on January 29 and which is anchored by Christina Haack, the host opens up to an unexpected companion about a surprising topic: First husband Tarek El Moussa. About the end of her third marriage to Josh Hall. Christina Haack … Read more