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Dwyane Wade will sign one-year deal for final NBA season with Miami Heat per reports

The longtime NBA superstar will reportedly retire after the upcoming season so his contract deal is just for one year.

Matthew Couden

Gaming

New Spider-Man PS4 trailer features J. Jonah Jameson and open-world activities [VIDEO]

Avengers Tower and Sanctum Santorum are featured in the 'Spider-Man' PS4 game [Image Credit: IGN/YouTube]

The video also showcased other Marvel landmarks such as Avengers Tower and the Sanctum Sanctorum.

THOGZ

Sports

Top free agent hitters in the offseason including Manny Machado and Bryce Harper

Bryce Harper is sure to get paid a lot of money in the offseason. [Image Source: Flickr | Keith Allison]

Some of the more notable hitters who will be free agents are Manny Machado, Bryce Harper, and Josh Donaldson.

Ken Kluska

Showbiz & Tv

John Lennon and Paul McCartney's sons take viral Instagram selfie

Sean Lennon and James McCartney post viral selfie. [Image Source: Sean Lennon - Instagram]

Sean Lennon and James McCartney take viral Instagram selfie, sparking rumors of a possible collaboration.

A.King

Sports

NFL Week 2 Preseason Schedule 2018: Odds, TV info as Eagles and Patriots kick things off

The Patriots and Eagles will meet on Thursday. [Image Source: NFL.com - YouTube]

The second game of the NFL preseason for each team will take place this weekend.

Joe Karbousky

Sports

Injuries begin to mount for sputtering Yankees with stars like Aaron Judge still out

Image of a baseball. [Image Source: Tage Olsin - Wikimedia Commons]

The Yankees may be on track to win 100 games but as of late, injuries have gotten in the way of that.

Zachary Roberts

Gaming

ARK: Player scouted Chinese hackers’ base, got wrecked several times, claims cheating

A player waiting to be swooped down by a Ptera in 'ARK.' - [Danne / YouTube screencap]

Things are getting out of hand with these cheaters in ‘ARK: Survival Evolved.’

Erwin Cruz

Sports

Denver Broncos: According to John Elway, the team will not sign Colin Kaepernick

John Elway reportedly wanted Colin Kaepernick to play in Denver. [Image Source: NFL - YouTube]

The Broncos' GM wanted the former Niners star to play in the Mile High City but the deal was never completed.

Joe Karbousky

Sports

NBA MVP odds for 2018-19 season released, led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis has the second-best odds to win MVP in the 2018-19 season. [Image Source: Keith Allison - Flickr]

Some of the favorites for MVP honors in the NBA include LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Ken Kluska

Showbiz & Tv

Mumford and Sons treat fans to three new songs at Sziget Festival in Hungary

Marcus Mumford and Mumford and Sons pounded out a chorus on 'See a Sign' at the Sziget Festival in Hungary. [Image Source: Ryan Holzer - YouTube]

Folk rock masters Mumford and Sons play new material for eager fans in Hungary.

Tresa Patterson

Sports

Atlanta Braves announcer's comments about Juan Soto raises questions of race relations

Soto has been names Rookie of the Month in back-to-back months including June and July. [image source: MLB/YouTube]

Joe Simpson has been at the center of controversy due to his on-air comments this season leading to Jeff Passan asking if it's a white mans sport.

Tyler Castro

Curiosities

MoviePass faces lawsuits as company continues to self-implode with share price of 5 cents

MoviePass parent company facing lawsuit — YouTube - IGN

The suit was filed against Helios and Matheson executives CEO Ted Farnsworth and CFO Stuart Benson, according to The Wrap.

Lawrence Lease

Showbiz & Tv

Arrow Season 7 Spoilers: Stephen Amell teased Batwoman costume, Oliver Queen goatee

Stephen Amell made several tweets hinting Batwoman's costume and Oliver Queen's classic Goatee [Image Credit: The CW/YouTube screencap]

Arrow TV series star, Stephen Amell, tweeted two announcements about Oliver Queen and Batwoman in the Arrowverse.

THOGZ

Showbiz & Tv

America's Got Talent: Courtney Hadwin powers out Papa's Got a Brand New Bag

The classic James Brown number just showcased her incredible talent during the live rounds on Monday.

Jane Flowers

Showbiz & Tv

Southern Charm: Thomas Ravenel and Ashley Jacobs rumored relationship breakup

Bravo reality star Thomas Ravenel reportedly broken up with girlfriend, Ashley Jacobs. [Image Source: ShaRA -YouTube]

Controversial Bravo reality star Thomas Ravenel and his girlfriend, Ashley Jacobs reportedly call it quits on their relationship.

Anne Cox

Showbiz & Tv

Blacklist Season 6 is scheduled to arrive in January 2019 on NBC [spoilers]

James Spader plays criminal mastermind Raymond Reddington in NBC's crime saga. - [Thibault / Wikimedia Commons]

Much anticipated by fans, the James Spader-centered crime drama will return to NBC in January 2019.

Daniel Francis Sullivan

Showbiz & Tv

90 Day Fiance Jesse Meester Makes Fans think He was Cast on Bachelorette

90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days': Jesse and Darcy screenshot

Jesse's relationship didn't work out on 90 Day Fiance and is still single

Mandy Robinson

Showbiz & Tv

BTS release Epiphany song video ahead of Love Yourself: Answer album

BTS release Epiphany song ahead of Love Yourself: Tear album/ Photo via NewsInStar, Wikimedia Commons

Korean pop group BTS continues to make headlines ahead of their 2018 tour which starts this month.

Gabby Coles

Showbiz & Tv

AGT Live Quarterfinals: Courtney Hadwin crowns a night of snakes, stellar magic, more

Courtney Hadwin delivered the voice, the moves and the passion in the 'America's Got Talent' quarterfinals. [Image Source: AGT - YouTube]

The viewing public now has the power to choose the first seven of 12 performers to move on in the competition.

Tresa Patterson

Lifestyle

Successfully separated conjoined twins appear on Megyn Kelly TODAY

Lexi and Sydney Stark still love their closeness and are going to college in distant places. [Image Source: TODAY - YouTube]

The Stark twins appeared on Megyn Kelly TODAY 17 years after successful separation.

Tresa Patterson

Sports

Video: Lavar Ball asks, 'How is it going to be LeBron’s team?' during Power 106 interview

LaVar Ball has raised eyebrows with recent radio show comments about LeBron, Lonzo, and the Lakers. - [The Fumble / YouTube screencap]

The proud father continued to praise his son Lonzo Ball during a recent guest appearance.

Matthew Couden

Showbiz & Tv

Iron Fist Season 2 Spoilers: Davos powers showcased in new trailer [VIDEO]

Danny Rand fights Davos for the right to become Iron Fist in the show's second season. - [Emergency Awesome / YouTube screencap]

In other news, Finn Jones confirms that Luke Cage will not appear in the second season of 'Iron First.'

THOGZ

Sports

Carmelo Anthony officially signs with the Houston Rockets on a one-year, $2.4 million deal

Image of Carmelo Anthony in a Rockets uniform. - [piotrekzprod channel / YouTube screencap]

After months of speculation, the criticized star will be trying to revive his career with the new team.

Andreas Fanos

Showbiz & Tv

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin gravely ill in Detroit hospital

Aretha Franklin's catalog reaches from soul masterpieces to opera, encompassed by her range. [Image Source: Sheroderick Johnson - YouTube]

Legendary singer is said to be seriously ill as family members gather in Detroit hospital.

Tresa Patterson

Showbiz & Tv

Travis Scott to bring Astroworld festival to Houston, Texas in November

Hip-hop star Travis Scott is bringing an Astroworld festival to Houston, Texas this coming November. - [Travis Scott VEVO / YouTube screencap]

The upcoming music festival is based on Scott's new hit album and a torn-down amusement park.

Matthew Couden

Showbiz & Tv

Five potential blockbuster films to be released on same day, December 21, includes Aquaman

'Bumblebee' movie trailer. - [Paramount / YouTube screencap]

Hollywood is rolling out a lot of films during the month of December, with five even debuting on the same day.

Ryan C. Devault

World

London on alert after another car bound terror attack outside the Houses of Parliament

Scene of Parliament Square London. [Image courtesy – Lobster1, Wikimedia Commons]

A man is arrested after he ploughed his vehicle into cyclists in the vicinity of Houses of Parliament and injured three people.

Prabir Ghose

Showbiz & Tv

AGT 2018: First vote to semifinals sends angels, soaring voices, and more forward

The people's vote and divine intervention pulled Angel City Chorale to the semifinals on 'America's Got Talent.' [Image Source: AGT - YouTube]

The public's first chance to vote proves that Simon Cowell doesn't have the last say.

Tresa Patterson

News

East Coast: Flash floods lead to evacuation of residents and closure of roads

Flooding in Marblehead, Massachusetts, caused by Hurricane Sandy. [Image courtesy – The Birkes, Wikimedia Commons]

Normal life is disturbed in parts of the East Coast as heavy rainfall leads to flash floods and people have to be evacuated from danger zones.

Prabir Ghose

Sports

Super Bowl 53 Odds: Jets, Rams move up, Cowboys down after first preseason game

Goff and the Rams are getting some early respect at the Vegas window. - [NFL.com / YouTube screencap]

Vegas sportsbooks are already making adjustments to their 2019 Super Bowl favorites.

Joe Karbousky

Sports

Cardinals linebacker Jeremy Cash out for season, team signs Gerald Hodges in his stead

Cardinals linebacker Jeremy Cash will miss the 2018 season due to a knee injury. [Image Source: Flickr | Craig]

Cash is the second major injury for the Cardinals in the past week after center A.Q. Shipley tore his ACL last week.

Ken Kluska

World

Italy: Collapse of a 51-year-old bridge in Genoa leaves at least 39 dead

The Morandi viaduct on the Rome - Fiumicino Airport A91 Motorway. [Image courtesy – Lalupa, Wikimedia Commons]

The Prime Minister of Italy has declared a 12-month state of emergency in view of the sudden collapse of a bridge as rescuers search for survivors.

Prabir Ghose

Showbiz & Tv

The Flash Season 5 Spoilers: Kid Flash will only appear in three episodes

Tob Helbing stated that Kid Flash will only appear in three episodes in season 5 [Image Credit: Darksigner/YouTube]

In other news, executive producer Todd Helbing hinted that Elongated Man will showcase his detective skills this season.

THOGZ

Showbiz & Tv

Runaways Season 2 Spoilers: Showrunner Stephanie Savage hints MCU connections to the show.

'Runaways' Season 2 will have several hints from the Marvel Cinematic Universe [Image Credit: Hulu/YouTube screencap]

In other news, the sophomore season of Runaway will premiere on December 21 with all 12 episodes on Hulu streaming service.

THOGZ

Showbiz & Tv

The Gifted Season 2 Spoilers: Hellfire Club goes to war in new TV spot [VIDEO]

The Mutant Underground will fight the Hellfire Club in season 2 [Image Credit: Marvel Entertainment/YouTube]

In other news, show creator Matt Nix teased a new mutant character named Twist in the season.

THOGZ

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