Kawhi joining Clippers wasn't the best move, but it was the right move | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Cris Carter and Nick Wright discuss recent reports about Kawhi Leonard. Cris gives some insight to why Kawhi decided to…
Clippers have a better shot to win a title next season – Isiah Thomas | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas explains why Doc Rivers and defense give the Los Angeles Clippers an edge over LeBron,…
Baker and Mahomes will be this generation’s Brady/Manning – Nick Wright | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Chris Canty joins Cris Carter and Nick Wright to look ahead to the upcoming NFL season. Nick explains why he…
Chris Canty breaks down expectations on Patrick Mahomes this season | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Chris Canty joins Cris Carter and Nick Wright to discuss Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Canty breaks down…
Will Cam Newton return to MVP form this season? Cris Carter discusses | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Cris Carter, Chris Canty and Nick Wright discuss whether Cam Newton will return to MVP form this season. CC explains…
Bart Scott insists the Cowboys need to pay Zeke to save their season | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
After weeks of speculation that All-Pro running back Ezekiel Elliott was mulling a holdout, reportedly Zeke was not on the…
Cris Carter reacts to the Steelers extending Mike Tomlin through 2021 | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
The Pittsburgh Steelers have committed to coach Mike Tomlin through 2021. Bart Scott joins Cris Carter and Nick Wright to…
Cris & Nick on Aaron Rodgers – Matt LaFleur, keys to success for Packers | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Cris Carter and Nick Wright discuss Aaron Rodgers’ recent comments about being friends with first-year head coach Matt LaFleur. Plus,…
Giants Evan Engram talks OBJ trade, Saquon Barkley's leadership and more | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
New York Giants TE Evan Engram joins today’s show. Engram shares his thoughts on Odell Beckham Jr’s trade and the…
Dallas does not have to sign Zeke to a contract – Cris Carter | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Cris Carter discusses reports Ezekiel Elliott may hold out this summer as he seeks a long-term contract extension. Hear why…
Nick Wright doesn’t think it’s championship or bust for AD & the Lakers | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Cris Carter discuss the expectations for Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers. Hear why Nick doesn’t…
Lakers had 2 great summers adding LeBron and AD – Isiah Thomas | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas joins today’s show. Isiah weighs in on the Los Angeles Lakers signing Anthony Davis…
Nick Wright lays out expectations for Baker in year 2 with the Browns | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Baker Mayfield is entering his second year in the NFL with sky-high expectations. Chris Canty joins Nick Wright and Cris…
James Harden is only missing a championship on his resume — Nick Wright | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Cris Carter talks about James Harden and the Houston Rockets on today’s show. Hear if Nick believes…
Rockets are my early favorite to come out of the West – Isiah Thomas | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Isiah Thomas joins Cris Carter and Nick Wright to talk NBA. Hear why Isiah thinks Russell Westbrook and James Harden…
If Kawhi wins a title with LAC only MJ would have a better resume — Cris | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Cris Carter and Nick Wright discuss the resume and legacy of Kawhi Leonard after signing with the Los Angeles Clippers.…
Cris Carter applauds Baker Mayfield defending himself & on Aaron Rodgers | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Cris Carter and Nick Wright discuss the NFL on today’s show. Hear why CC says he respects Baker Mayfield being…
Memphis black boys, ‘the foremost vulnerable … population in our system,’ are the focus of Ray’s new initiative | Chalkbeat
The Superintendent Joris Ray launched a new initiative Monday that he hopes will help black boys improve their test scores,…
‘Soul of Philanthropy’: learning to be a philanthropist in different ways | Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
In 2012, six couples in Columbus, Indiana began the African American Fund of Bartholomew County (AAFBC). As part of Heritage…
Ed Dwight Was Set to Be the First Black Astronaut. Here’s Why That Never Happened. | The New York Times
The bone-rattling trip to the upper reaches of Earth’s atmosphere used to require a steady hand, a powerful jet and…
Slain Ole Miss student Alexandria ‘Ally’ Kostial to be laid to rest
Ole Miss student Alexandria “Ally” Kostial will be laid to rest on Saturday, one week after the 21-year-old was killed.…
Screaming match erupts over removal of this George Washington mural
A San Francisco school board voted to remove a Depression-era mural in a high school depicting the life of George…
Over 1,000 protesters arrested at opposition rally in Moscow
Russian police arrested more than 1,000 protesters at an anti-Kremlin opposition rally in Moscow on Saturday, raiding key opposition leaders…
President Trump calls Rep. Elijah Cummings ‘brutal bully’ and Baltimore ‘disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess’
President Trump on Saturday lashed out at Rep. Elijah Cummings and described Baltimore — part of which the congressman represents…
Officials want to know who killed this bald eagle
A state game warden responded to a scene in Erie County Thursday night, near the border with Ohio, and found…
Hottest weather of summer possible out West as temps rise in East, too
Some of hottest weather of the summer is expected this weekend in the western U.S. — at times reaching near-dangerous…
2-year-old Oregon boy Aiden Salcido missing after parents found dead in apparent murder-suicide
Authorities are searching for a 2-year-old Oregon boy who is missing after his parents were found dead in a vehicle…
Twin 1-year-olds died after being left in a hot car for 8 hours. Their father has been charged, New York police say
The New York Police Department said in a news release the boy and girl were found unconscious and unresponsive in…
Hong Kong police fire tear gas, clear protesters by force
Hong Kong police on Saturday fired tear gas, swung batons and forcefully cleared out protesters who defied warnings not to…
Victor Blackwell chokes up defending hometown over Trump’s Elijah Cummings attack
CNN’s Victor Blackwell became emotional while responding to President Donald Trump’s tweets calling Rep. Elijah Cummings’ (D-MD) district a “very…
Female colonel comes forward with accusations of assault against top military nominee Video
Transcript for Female colonel details assault against Trump nominee Now to accusations of sexual assault against one of president trump’s…
Macy's pulls product after complaints of body shaming
Retail giant Macy’s pulled from its shelves dishes featuring portion sizes as types of jeans after some customers complained that…
Back-to-back earthquakes strike Philippines killing 8 and injuring at least 63
Back-to-back strong earthquakes struck the northern Philippines just hours apart early Saturday, killing at least eight people, injuring at least…
Textured breast implants are being recalled over a link to cancer. Here’s what to know if you have them
If you’re one of the hundreds of thousands of people who have the textured implants, you might be concerned. Here’s…
2 Americans confess to stabbing police officer to death after drug deal gone wrong in Rome, authorities say
Two American teenagers have confessed to fatally stabbing a police officer in Rome on Friday, according to authorities. Deputy Brigadier…
Amputee can feel objects again with prosthetic arm inspired by Luke Skywalker
A biomedical engineering team at the University of Utah created the “LUKE Arm,” named in honor of the robotic hand…
Despite calls to start over, US health system covers 90%
America’s much-maligned health care system is covering 9 out of 10 people, a fact that hasn’t stopped the 2020 presidential…
Doug Lindsay gives vivid details of his health battle
Doug Lindsay was bedridden for 11 years with a rare condition that didn’t have a surgical fix – until he…
9/11 first responders to be honored in ‘world class event,’ New York City Mayor de Blasio’s office says
New York City is planning to honor the first responders of the September 11th terror attacks after Congress passed the…
This college dropout was bedridden for 11 years. Then he invented a surgery and cured himself
After his first day of classes, the biology major collapsed at home on the dining room table, the room spinning…
David Ortiz released from hospital nearly 7 weeks after shooting in Dominican Republic
Nearly seven weeks after being shot in a bar in his native Dominican Republic, David Ortiz has been released from…
Trevor Noah Explains Why Student Loan Debt ‘Is The New Herpes’
The host showed TV news segments that explained how the combined student debt had reached $1.4 trillion. Borrowers are averaging…
Selma Blair Shares ‘Banner Day’ In Her Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
“Today is a banner day,” the actress wrote on Instagram Thursday with a photo showing her in what appears to…
‘Stranger Things’ Creators Reveal Show’s Major Movie References
In a new video for Wired magazine, the show’s creators Matt and Ross Duffer reveal about 80% of the main…
George Lucas Gave Jon Favreau The Best Advice For Making ‘The Mandalorian’
“The Mandalorian” focuses on events after “Return of the Jedi,” following “the travails of a lone gunfighter in the outer…
Seth Meyers Shreds The Donald Trump Word Error You Might Have Missed
President Donald Trump added “lawmarkers” to his laughable lexicon of language mistakes on Thursday. Trump presumably meant to say “lawmakers”…
Another Michael Phelps Record Falls At World Championships
Olympic swimming great Michael Phelps has seen his world record legacy nearly wiped out at the FINA world championships in…
‘Will & Grace’ Reboot To End In 2020 After 3 Seasons
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Will & Grace” is coming to an end, again. NBC said Thursday that the rebooted sitcom…
Gwyneth Paltrow On What Happens To Your Identity When You’re Not ‘F**kable’
Gwyneth Paltrow opened up about her looks, the aging process and struggling with her identity as she gets older on…
Amber Heard Denies Putting Out Cigarette On Johnny Depp’s Face
A lawyer for actress Amber Heard is denying accusations from ex-husband Johnny Depp that she once shoved a cigarette into…
Jack Quaid Is Having A Moment
Jack Quaid reminds me of someone. As I watched him move through a handful of scenes in the pilot episode…
Jeremy Lin Says He ‘Would Consider’ Playing Basketball In Asia
Jeremy Lin wouldn’t be opposed to a gig overseas. The free agent, who’s currently in Taiwan, told reporters that roughly…
13 Amazing Photos You Missed This Week
With the ever-changing news cycle, it’s easy to miss great images that fly under the radar. We’ve got you covered.…
Jake Gyllenhaal Says Heath Ledger Had No Time For ‘Brokeback Mountain’ Homophobia
Fourteen years after its release, “Brokeback Mountain” is seen as a modern classic. The 2005 film was forward-thinking in its…
Jason Dohring Says Goodbye To The Bad Boy Of ‘Veronica Mars’
Warning: This post contains spoilers about “Veronica Mars” Season 4 and its finale. It’s the night of senior prom, and…