Month: February 2025

Asking Eric: Am I wrong to expect my wife to read the 8-book series I wrote?

Dear Eric: I’ve enjoyed a successful writing career working in many different areas, and now focus on books, fiction and nonfiction. My problem is this: My wife shows zero interest in my work, though I ask for her comments. I value her opinion – I print out material, requesting suggestions, and it’s ignored. Yet she remains an avid reader in areas that interest us both. I just finished an eight-book series, three years of work. She has not even glanced at them, hasn’t cracked even... Read More

Eagles deny the Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat with dominant defense in a 40-22 rout

By ROB MAADDI NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Yo Philly: Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni are world champions. A ferocious Philadelphia Eagles defense tormented and frustrated Patrick Mahomes while Hurts made all the plays the offense needed. So much for the Kansas City Chiefs’ quest for a Super Bowl three-peat. It wasn’t even close. Cooper DeJean got a pick-6 on his 22nd birthday, Josh Sweat pressured Mahomes all night and the Eagles routed the Chiefs 40-22 on Sunday to secure the franchise’s... Read More

A presidential first: Trump at the Super Bowl, latest chapter in a complicated legacy with football

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — As a student, Donald Trump played high school football. As a business baron, he owned a team in an upstart rival to the NFL and then sued the established league. As president, he denigrated pros who took a knee during the national anthem as part of a social justice movement. On Sunday, he adds to that complicated history with the sport when he becomes the first president in office to attend a Super Bowl. Trump’s appearance at the... Read More

Today in History: February 9, the Beatles first performance on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’

Today is Sunday, Feb. 9, the 40th day of 2025. There are 325 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 9, 1964, the Beatles made their first live American television appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” broadcast from New York on CBS. The quartet played five songs, including “She Loves You” and “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” to a crowd of screaming teenagers in person and more than 70 million viewers across the country. Also on this date: In 1825, the House of... Read More

Knights’ skid continues with loss at Baylor

WACO, Texas — Former Hurricanes stalwart Norchad Omier collected his 12th double-double of the season and the 80th of his career as  Baylor defeated UCF 91-76 on Saturday to sweep the Big 12 season series. The senior from Bluefields, Nicaragua, came into the game tied with Oscar Robertson and Michael Brooks for ninth all-time in double-doubles. After scoring a team-high 18 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, he is now tied with Malik Rose for eighth. Moustapha Thiam knocked down a 3 with... Read More