(#1) How Frankie Manning's incredible dancing skills made him famous twice, 50 ... [Vox]
In 1935, a dancer named Frankie Manning won a dance competition with a daring feat: He flipped his partner over his back and onto her feet, the Lindy Hop "air step" that would make Manning, honored in today's Google Doodle, arguably the most famous ...
(#2) One question remains for the Cavs after a near-perfect Game 5 win [FOXSports.com]
For this series to go to a Game 7, considering how the Cavs have rocked the Raptors not once, but three times, would be viewed as a failure. And while Cleveland would probably win that winner-take-all contest, the Cavs would enter the NBA Finals not ...
(#3) Attorney threatens lawsuit over claims he had sex with Casey Anthony, said she ... [Fox News]
Jose Baez, the Florida attorney who represented Casey Anthony in her 2011 murder trial, threatened to take legal action Wednesday over a private investigator's claims that the lawyer had sex with his client and said she killed her 2-year-old daughter ...
(#4) Three reasons the Tampa Bay Lightning will win Game 7 [ESPN]
TAMPA -- So it comes down to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals to determine whether the Pittsburgh Penguins or the Tampa Bay Lightning will advance to the Stanley Cup finals to play either the San Jose Sharks or the St. Louis Blues.
(#5) Captain America's evil Hydra reveal, explained [Vox]
Prior to Marvel's new announcement regarding Captain America's allegiances, Marvel's main rival, DC Comics, launched the first issue of Rebirth — a huge crossover event the company is using to introduce a slew of new comic books. It's all anyone at DC ...
(#6) Jennifer Aniston's Mother Nancy Dow Dies At Age 79 [Huffington Post]
Nancy Dow, the actress-model and mother of Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston, has died, People reported Wednesday. Aniston, who has spoken publicly about her difficult relationship with Dow, confirmed the news to People in a statement. “It is with great ...
(#7) Actress Beth Howland dies; played waitress on TV show 'Alice' [CNN]
(CNN) Actress Beth Howland, best known for her role on the television comedy "Alice," has died, said her husband, Charles Kimbrough. She was 74. Howland died December 31 in Santa Monica, California, Kimbrough said, declining to provide further details ...
(#8) 12 Motivational Posters For National Wine Day [VinePair (blog)]
This is a public service announcement. May 25th – that's today people – is National Wine Day (not to be confused with National Drink Wine Day) and that means it's time for us to rejoice with our glasses held high. Because *spoiler alert* we obviously ...
(#9) Four shot, one dead at TI concert at Irving Plaza in New York [Washington Post]
At about 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, four people — three men and a woman — were shot at Irving Plaza, a concert hall in Lower Manhattan where rapper T.I. was set to perform. One of the victims has died. The conditions of the other three victims were ...
(#10) Wayward Pines Premiere Recap: Fear and Loathing [Vulture]
As Wayward Pines returns for a second season, it takes us down a very familiar road. Once again, a leery male character with domestic problems wakes up from a 2,000-year beauty nap. Once again, he is played a former teen heartthrob. And yes, he once ...
(#11) Even Gawker haters should fear the strategy Peter Thiel is using to destroy Gawker [Vox]
And one of the early targets of Gawker's outing campaign was Peter Thiel. A 2007 post called "Peter Thiel is totally gay, people" apparently marked the start of Thiel's vendetta against the site. "It's less about revenge and more about specific ...
(#12) Trump accuses Warren of hypocrisy for buying foreclosed homes [The Boston Globe]
WASHINGTON — Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump opened a new line of attack against Elizabeth Warren Wednesday, accusing the Democratic Massachusetts senator of being a “total hypocrite” because she “bought foreclosed housing and ...
(#13) The Steven Adams Encyclopedia, Mate [SB Nation]
Steven Adams is a 22-year-old starting center for the Oklahoma City Thunder who was born in New Zealand, is the youngest of 18 children, looks like a caveman, has a full-sleeve of tattoos, has his own brand of mustache wax and is generally an absolute ...
(#14) The Sharks Are In The Finals, Finally [Deadspin]
They've both been captains, and both stripped of the “C” for perceived leadership failures and criticisms that for however good their Sharks were, they were never quite good enough to go all the way. Neither had ever made it to the Stanley Cup Finals.
(#15) Meek Mill resumes dissing Drake on new 'All the Way Up' remix [USA TODAY]
Hope you've been enjoying the few months of quiet on the Meek Mill versus Drake front, because rap's most tired beef is back. The two adversaries' public spat returns to the headlines, thanks to Meek's new All the Way Up remix — which seems to be the ...
(#16) Milo Yiannopoulos to DePaul University: Give Me My Money Back [Heat Street]
Conservative provocateur Milo Yiannopolous wants DePaul University to refund his security costs after his event last night was shut down by anti-Trump activists supporting Black Lives Matter and Bernie Sanders.
(#17) Revenue Update on Dicks Sporting Goods Inc(NYSE:DKS) [Trade Calls]
Dicks Sporting Goods Inc(NYSE:DKS) announced the earnings results for Fiscal Year 2016 and Q1. The results came in during Pre-market on May 19, 2016. Company reported revenue of $1.66B. Analysts estimated a revenue of $1.67B. Earnings per share ...
(#18) What Does That Flash Twist Mean for Season 3? [TV Guide (blog)]
Once again, Barry (Grant Gustin) returned to the night his mother, Nora (Michelle Harrison), died, only this time he didn't back down. Barry stopped Reverse-Flash (Matt Letscher) and saved Nora's life, all while Season 1 Barry looked on. However, after ...
(#19) Sports Authority Going-Out-Of-Business Sale On Now [Footwear News]
Just in time for Father's Day and Memorial Day sales, Sports Authority is holding its going-out-of-business sale. Beginning Thursday, the retail chain will offer discounts on merchandise including shoes, clothing, athletic gear and accessories on its ...
(#20) Clinton Email: 5 Big Takeaways From the State Dept. Report [ABC News]
The Hillary Clinton email controversy has dogged the former secretary of state for more than a year and has now reached new prominence as the Democratic presidential contender attempts to fight off a challenge by Sen. Bernie Sanders. Yesterday, a ...
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