The day is March 14, 2024, it’s around half past midnight, and I’m too scared to sleep. A few hours earlier, news had broken that Reading Football Club were about to sell their training ground to Wycombe Wanderers. The jewel in the Royals’ crown was to be flogged to division rivals; if you wanted proof that Reading were being stripped for parts by an owner intent on not selling the entire club, this was surely it.

Nothing Should Intimidate This Resilient Reading Side In 2024/25

It was nearly complete, it was nearly so sweet. Reading were so very close to starting their 2024/25 season in perfect fashion today, but were denied late on. Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan had given the Royals a deserved first-half lead which the visiting side fought doggedly to protect after the break, only for the referee (awarding a soft penalty for handball) and Alfie May (who converted the spot-kick) to have other ideas.

Birmingham City 1-1 Reading: Almost A Perfect Start

The delay prior to promotion being confirmed, which was due to ongoing investigations into the financial affairs of playoff final opponents Swindon Town, led many people to think that Sunderland were caught short ahead of their 1990/1991 Division One campaign. Plenty of fans felt that manager Denis Smith should’ve been...

On This Day (11 August 1990): Overseas visitors sink the Lads at Roker Park

Alabama State

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

Washington State

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Incident Summary: On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, during the 3m springboard preliminaries at the Olympic Games in Paris, American diver Alison Gibson faced an unfortunate incident that led to a score of 0.0. Competing to secure a place in the semi-finals, the 25-year-old Texas-born athlete experienced a collision with the diving board that significantly impacted her performance.

Heart-Stopping Moment: Alison Gibson’s Dive Ends in Disaster at the 2024 Olympics

A new professional women’s basketball league is coming to the United States, and it could change everything for the game’s top athletes. The Lynx’s Napheesa Collier and the Liberty’s Breanna Stewart — former teammates the University of Connecticut and two of the WNBA’s biggest stars — are launching Unrivaled, a three-on-three basketball league to take place in Miami during the WNBA offseason. The league will be player-owned and boast a minimum salary of $100,000, and will give players an opportunity to stay in the U.S. during the offseason rather than play overseas.

Everything we know about Unrivaled, the new basketball league set to change everything

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Devra Lee

Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope for Sunday, August 11th

Cooking With Maryann

Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

Chicago, IL

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Friday marked the Olympic debut of “breaking” with the women’s b-girl competition. The field was stacked with teenage phenoms, world champions, breakdancing pioneers getting to show their craft on the world stage — and also Raygun, a 36-year-old Australian professor who was just there to get funky.

‘Raygun’ the 36-year-old Australian breakdancing professor is our Olympic hero

Welcome to Playing Through’s daily ritual — Golf Talk Today. Each day, the crew will discuss various elements of the PGA Tour, LPGA, LIV Golf, and more. Round 3 of the Wyndham Championship began Sunday morning. The goal is to play 36 holes. It will be a marathon...

Golf Talk Today: Here are the Wyndham Championship latest 3rd, 4th round tee times for Sunday’s marathon

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

Declutterbuzz

People report feeling overwhelmed when tasked with Decluttering. Whether it's the lack of time, dealing with chronic illness, or managing ADHD, these obstacles can seem impossible. Today, we're going to make your decluttering process simpler by using the guide How To Overcome Common Obstacles To Decluttering.

How To Overcome Common Obstacles To Decluttering

Almost every social media post Sunderland AFC have published this summer has featured at least one reply asking the club to sign a striker. This isn’t the first transfer window in which it’s happened, and with three weeks left, there’s still time to add to the ranks- although not in time for tomorrow’s curtain raiser.

Eliezer Mayenda will be Sunderland’s main man for now, so let’s back him

Washington, DC

When the Washington Commanders last selected a quarterback with the second overall selection in the NFL Draft, it led to what noted ESPN analyst and former Washington Post scribe Tony Kornheiser called the “land of unbridled optimism.” When Robert Griffin III got out to a tremendous start as a rookie, it rocketed fans of the franchise into a new level of hope.

Jayden Daniels needed one drive to deliver hope to Washington Commanders fans

It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

Kentucky State

Day 1 of the Under Armour’s Next Elite 24 event concluded on Thursday, as a stacked roster filled with some of the top high school and international players competed in a practice setting, looking to prove themselves against the highest levels of competition. With a tough group of competition...

Meet Taylen Kinney: The No. 1 2026 recruit from the state of Kentucky in men’s basketball

Massachusetts State

Hull, MA

Dianna Carney

Hull, Massachusetts is getting ready to celebrate its 15th Harbor Illumination event on Saturday, July 20th! This annual event that lights up the harbor a brilliant shade of red has a rich history dating back to the 1880s.

Get Ready to Experience The Magic of Hull's Harbor Illumination!

This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

NewsBreak

View From The Dolan: Mr Start Of The Season

Well well well. If it isn’t Mr Start of the Season. How we’ve all missed you. The hope and optimism that had been growing on social...

View From The Dolan: Mr Start Of The Season

Comments / 0