Author: Living Legends

BRISTOL, Conn. — Caitlin Clark’s return to Iowa’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena for a WNBA preseason game between the Indiana Fever and the Brazilian national team averaged 1.3 million viewers on ESPN, the network announced Tuesday. The average viewership for Sunday’s game was 13% higher than ESPN’s 2024 regular-season average for the WNBA. The Fever-Brazil TV audience peaked at 1.6 million, and the game drew a sellout crowd of 15,000 at Carver-Hawkeye, where the average paid ticket price on the resale market was $440. Clark, starting her second season with the Fever, scored 16 points in Indiana’s 108-44 win. It was the…

For those of us who lived through the AIDS crisis, “At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen” triggers too many memories of performances at funerals and wakes, staged in rooms filled with people trying to smile through their tears. For most younger folks, the appearance of a drag queen offers the chance to hoot and holler, to have fun and show some support. Sitting there at “Wake” on Friday night, I found myself hoping that Terry Guest, the writer-performer behind this world premiere from Story Theatre (in residence at Raven Theatre) would not let the voluminous audience reaction go…

Gov. JB Pritzker will join the Democratic governors of New York and Minnesota next month in testifying before a congressional committee about their states’ policies on cooperating with federal immigration authorities. Pritzker’s office confirmed Tuesday that the governor would “voluntarily appear” before the U.S. House Oversight Committee on June 12 after its chairman, Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, announced in a news release that Pritzker would testify alongside New York’s Kathy Hochul and Minnesota’s Tim Walz. “The Trump Administration is taking decisive action to deport criminal illegal aliens from our nation but reckless sanctuary states like Illinois, Minnesota, and…

When Democratic voters go to the polls next March, it will be the first time in three decades that Dick Durbin won’t be on the primary ballot for the Senate seat he first won after Paul Simon’s retirement. They deserve the chance to select one of the many well-qualified hopefuls who’ve been waiting years for the 80-year-old Durbin to call it a day. Instead, we see signs that Gov. JB Pritzker and his formidable staff are working on behalf of his lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton, to clear the field for her — or at the very least to minimize the…

The college sports world is still waiting for a resolution to the House vs. NCAA settlement nearly a month after a federal judge presided over the final approval hearing. The $2.8 billion settlement, if approved, would benefit thousands of former and current college athletes. It would provide back pay to former athletes for missed name, image and likeness (NIL) opportunities. And it would allow current and future athletes — especially elite ones and those who participate in the money-making sports of football and men’s basketball — to benefit from revenue sharing from their universities. But U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken’s…

In Loving Memory of Alex Ernst: A Cherished Member of the Cyclone Football Family It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alex Ernst, a cherished and integral member of the Cyclone Football Family. Alex’s unexpected departure has left a deep void in our community, and our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched. A Legacy of Dedication and Service For nearly two decades, Alex served with unwavering commitment to the Cyclone Football program. His role was pivotal in supporting the team, ensuring that every aspect of game…

Devah Woods: A Community Mourns the Loss of a Bright Young Life in the Wake of Tragic Flooding in Brenham, Texas The small town of Brenham, Texas, is reeling from the devastating loss of 10-year-old Devah Woods, a third-grade student at Brenham Elementary School. On the afternoon of Monday, May 5, 2025, Devah was tragically swept away by rapidly rising floodwaters while walking home from school with her sister. Despite valiant rescue efforts by bystanders and a police officer, both were unsuccessful. The community has come together to honor her memory and support her grieving family during this incredibly difficult…

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Students and Staff: Victims of Mistaken Active Shooter Alert That Caused Panic Across Campus On a Tuesday morning, the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) community was thrown into chaos when a mistaken active shooter alert was issued to students and staff. The unexpected message caused immediate panic across campus before being retracted minutes later by school officials. This incident highlights the critical importance of effective communication and preparedness in educational institutions. The Incident At approximately 10:30 AM, an emergency notification was sent out to the SCAD community, warning of an active…

  Paul Berkovitz, Matthew J. Berkovitz, and Brody: A Community in Mourning Following Tragic Plane Crash in Simi Valley The Bow Wow Bungalow community in Burbank, California, along with residents across the San Fernando Valley, are grappling with profound grief following the tragic loss of Paul Berkovitz, 69, his son Matthew J. Berkovitz, 36, and their beloved dog Brody. The family perished in a devastating small plane crash that occurred over the weekend in the Wood Ranch neighborhood of Simi Valley. A Day of Tragedy On the afternoon of Saturday, May 3, 2025, a single-engine Van’s RV-10 aircraft, a popular…

Tragedy Strikes Spartan College: Former Security Guard Jesse Figueroa Shoots Two Employees, Killing Dean Dr. Cameisha Clark, Leaving Another Victim Critically Injured In a shocking and heartbreaking act of violence, Spartan College, located in Inglewood, California, has been devastated by a shooting incident that claimed the life of Dean Dr. Cameisha Clark and left another college employee critically injured. The tragic event unfolded when Jesse Figueroa, a 40-year-old former security guard at the institution, opened fire on two staff members, fatally wounding Dr. Clark. The other victim, whose identity has not yet been released, is currently in critical condition, fighting…