SNL Fires New Cast Member Shane Gillis Over Racist Asian Jokes

SNL Fires New Cast Member Shane Gillis Over Racist Asian Jokes

Rob Schneider Defends Fired SNL Star Shane Gillis Amid Racial Slur Controversy:

Rob Schneider Defends Fired SNL Star Shane Gillis Amid Racial Slur Controversy: 'I Am Sorry'

Bill Belichick used Matt Patricia

Bill Belichick used Matt Patricia's idea to combat historic Miami heat

US World Cup star Morgan ruled out for rest of 2019 season
US World Cup star Morgan ruled out for rest of 2019 season
Former Blink-182 Band Member Tom DeLonge Files for Divorce After 18 Years of Marriage
Former Blink-182 Band Member Tom DeLonge Files for Divorce After 18 Years of Marriage

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Spangenberg lifts Brewers, ensures Padres
Spangenberg lifts Brewers, ensures Padres' losing record

Spangenberg drove in three runs, including a tiebreaking, two-run triple in the fourth inning, and the Brewers beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 Monday night. Milwaukee won for the 10th time in 11 games, remaining one game behind the Chicago Cubs for the NL's second wild card and three games back of

LEADING OFF: Severino makes season debut for Yankees
LEADING OFF: Severino makes season debut for Yankees

Luis Severino makes his season debut for the Yankees when New York opens its final homestand of the regular season against the Los Angeles Angels. Severino was scratched from what was to be his first spring training start on March 5 when he the 25-year-old right-hander felt discomfort while warming

WeWork Is Likely to Delay IPO After Valuation Plummets
WeWork Is Likely to Delay IPO After Valuation Plummets

WeWork, with its estimated valuation crashing, is likely to postpone its public listing until at least October, according to people familiar with the matter. No final decision has been made and the timing could still change, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the deliberations weren't public. Representatives for New York-based WeWork didn't respond to a request for comment.

Celtics center Enes Kanter gifts Bill and Hillary Clinton with Celtics jerseys
Celtics center Enes Kanter gifts Bill and Hillary Clinton with Celtics jerseys

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter met with Bill and Hillary Clinton on Monday and gifted the duo with a pair of custom Celtics jerseys.

Nets reportedly to hire former Turner executive David Levy as CEO
Nets reportedly to hire former Turner executive David Levy as CEO

Tsai just paid $2.3 billion for the Nets and he wants his guy overseeing it all. Levy is that guy. 

Texas Tech QB Bowman will miss games with shoulder injury
Texas Tech QB Bowman will miss games with shoulder injury

Texas Tech sophomore quarterback Alan Bowman will miss games because of a shoulder injury. Coach Matt Wells said Monday that Bowman ''will miss several weeks'' because of the injury sustained in a 28-14 loss at Arizona. As a true freshman last season, Bowman became the starter in the

College Fantasy Football: Week 3 Waiver Wire
College Fantasy Football: Week 3 Waiver Wire

Eric Froton examines the top waiver wire options on the college fantasy landscape, including an explosive upside play in Clemson WR Amari Rodgers. (Getty Images)

Rob Schneider Defends Fired SNL Star Shane Gillis Amid Racial Slur Controversy:
Rob Schneider Defends Fired SNL Star Shane Gillis Amid Racial Slur Controversy: 'I Am Sorry'

Rob Schneider Defends Shane Gillis After Firing from SNL

Coutinho expected to spark Bayern Champions League charge
Coutinho expected to spark Bayern Champions League charge

As Bayern Munich launch their Champions League campaign against Red Star Belgrade on Wednesday night, Bavarian hopes of reclaiming European club football's top prize rest to a large extent on the shoulders of Philippe Coutinho. Following seven semi-final appearances in the last decade, the former

Indians seek 15th straight win over Tigers

The Indians have manhandled the Detroit Tigers this season, a trend Cleveland would like to see continue if it hopes to punch its ticket to the postseason in two weeks. The Indians (87-63) aim to topple the Tigers (45-104) for the 15th straight time and 16th in 17 meetings this season on Tuesday when

Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck teams up with Michael Jordan, other NBA owners to launch ultra-premium tequila
Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck teams up with Michael Jordan, other NBA owners to launch ultra-premium tequila

Wyc Grousbeck, the lead owner of the Boston Celtics, is entering the high-end tequila market with other NBA owners including Michael Jordan, Jeanie Buss, and more.

Brandon Woodruff to return from injured list, start vs. Padres
Brandon Woodruff to return from injured list, start vs. Padres

Brewers All-Star starter Brandon Woodruff will return from the injured list to start against the Padres on Tuesday after missing nearly two months with a strained oblique.

With Neymar staying and Icardi in, can PSG finally deliver in Europe?
With Neymar staying and Icardi in, can PSG finally deliver in Europe?

The visit of Real Madrid to the French capital on Wednesday means a glamour tie for Paris Saint-Germain to begin their Champions League campaign but a meeting with the Spanish side also brings back unhappy memories. When the clubs last met in Europe two seasons ago, a PSG side missing an injured Neymar

Reds INF VanMeter departs due to family medical issue

CHICAGO (AP) -- Josh VanMeter has left Cincinnati's game against the Chicago Cubs because of a family medical issue.

Former Blink-182 Band Member Tom DeLonge Files for Divorce After 18 Years of Marriage
Former Blink-182 Band Member Tom DeLonge Files for Divorce After 18 Years of Marriage

Tom DeLonge Files for Divorce After 18 Years of Marriage

Anthony Rizzo to wear walking boot for five to seven days
Anthony Rizzo to wear walking boot for five to seven days

Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo has been diagnosed with a sprained right ankle. He will wear a walking boot for five to seven days before being reevaluated.

Desmond
Desmond's 435-foot homer

Ian Desmond smashes the Rockies' 200th home run of the season 435 feet to left-center field, tying the game at 1 in the 2nd inning

Popularity of NBA in China seems to create endless options
Popularity of NBA in China seems to create endless options

Kobe Bryant went to China for the first time in 1998, making the trip to Beijing to help operate an instructional basketball clinic for about a dozen kids. The local coaches working with him didn't know a lot about the game. Barely anyone noticed that an NBA player was in town.

Orioles begin final '19 homestand against Jays

The Baltimore Orioles start their final homestand of the season on Tuesday night when they begin a three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays. Baltimore will play American League East rival Toronto before ending the home part of its 2019 schedule with a three-game weekend against the Seattle Mariners

Sailor Brinkley-Cook Needed
Sailor Brinkley-Cook Needed 'No Alterations' Made to Mom Christie's DWTS Dress After Replacing Her

Christie Brinkley's Daughter Sailor Brinkley Wore Her Mom's DWTS Dress on Premiere

Tigers split with O
Tigers split with O's, remain on track for top draft pick

In the first series in American League history between teams 50 or more games under .500, the Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on Monday to earn a split. ''That was a nice win,'' Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said. Detroit (45-104) has a 3 1/2 game ''lead''

Cubs 1B Rizzo diagnosed with moderate ankle sprain
Cubs 1B Rizzo diagnosed with moderate ankle sprain

When Anthony Rizzo went down in the infield grass at Wrigley Field, it looked bad for the big first baseman and the Chicago Cubs. Rizzo will wear a walking boot for the next five to seven days after an MRI showed he had a moderate lateral right ankle sprain. ''It certainly wasn't the worst

Garrett Smithley rebukes Kyle Busch to
Garrett Smithley rebukes Kyle Busch to 'tell my story and defend myself'

Garrett Smithley isn't backing down in his verbal battle with Kyle Busch stemming from the contact the pair had in Sunday's Cup race in Las Vegas.

Ronaldo
Ronaldo 'embarrassed' by rape allegations

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted he felt "embarrassed" as he tried to shield his family from allegations he raped a woman in the United States. Ronaldo was accused of sexually assaulting Kathryn Mayorga in a Las Vegas hotel in June 2009. The Portugal forward, a five-time Champions

Bloodied but unbowed, Fury
Bloodied but unbowed, Fury 'ready for war' against Wilder

Tyson Fury claims he is "ready for war" with Deontay Wilder after the British heavyweight survived two severe cuts in his weekend win over Otto Wallin. Fury needed 47 stitches following the Las Vegas bout, which saw Wallin take his rival to 12 rounds before the Briton eventually secured a

Coan looks to lead balanced offense against No. 11 Michigan
Coan looks to lead balanced offense against No. 11 Michigan

A new-look Wisconsin team will be set for Big Ten action when the 13th-ranked Badgers host No. 11 Michigan on Saturday. Specifically, junior quarterback Jack Coan and wide receiver Quintez Cephus add a fresh dimension to Wisconsin's arsenal compared to last season, when the Wolverines trounced the

Recap: DET 5, BAL 2
Recap: DET 5, BAL 2

9/16/19: Alexander, Mercer lead Tigers past O's

No. 24 Arizona State hoping to avoid letdown after big win
No. 24 Arizona State hoping to avoid letdown after big win

Arizona State picked up some impressive wins in coach Herm Edwards' first season, knocking off Michigan State, Southern California and rival Arizona. The Sun Devils opened this season by beating two teams they were supposed to beat. Poised down the stretch and solid defensively all afternoon, Arizona

Allen credited for not forcing throws in Bills
Allen credited for not forcing throws in Bills' latest win

Bills coach Sean McDermott pointed to an incompletion, of all things, as a sign of quarterback Josh Allen's continuing development entering his second season. Rather than force a pass into coverage and risk a turnover with the Bills already in field-goal position, Allen earned McDermott's praise

Pacific Pro Football schedules camp for NFL free agents

WHITTIER, Calif. (AP) -- Pacific Pro Football, which is tentatively scheduled to begin play next summer, is holding a three-day camp for approximately 20 free agents Sept. 25-27 at Whittier College.

Nationals manager Martinez misses Monday
Nationals manager Martinez misses Monday's game

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez had a heart procedure and did not travel with the team for its series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Astros set sights on milestones as Rangers visit

The Houston Astros will begin their final homestand of the regular season on Tuesday within reach of a third consecutive American League West pennant and their third successive 100-win season. Houston (98-53) will host the Texas Rangers (74-77) at Minute Maid Park in the opener of a two-game set that

Pride's Alex Morgan to miss remainder of NWSL season

Alex Morgan will miss the rest of the season for the Orlando Pride because of a patella stress reaction in her right knee. Morgan was injured while on duty with the U.S. national team, which won the Women's World Cup in France this summer, the Pride said. Morgan appeared in six matches for the

Pitt
Pitt's Narduzzi: "No regrets" over decision to kick vs. PSU

Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi knows his decision to attempt a field goal instead of going for it on fourth down at the goal line late in a 17-10 loss to Penn State on Saturday will be talked about for years with the rivalry taking an indefinite break. ''I have no regrets with the call at all

Michael Jordan takes another shot, enters high-end tequila business with Jeanie Buss, other owners
Michael Jordan takes another shot, enters high-end tequila business with Jeanie Buss, other owners

Michael Jordan's drink of choice? Tequila. And not the cheap stuff, we're talking the high-end, sipping tequila.

NFL news and notes: Brees out for six weeks, Roethlisberger done for season
NFL news and notes: Brees out for six weeks, Roethlisberger done for season

All the talk was around Drew Brees and Ben Roethlisberger after the quarterbacks suffered injuries.

US World Cup star Morgan ruled out for rest of 2019 season
US World Cup star Morgan ruled out for rest of 2019 season

United States women's soccer star Alex Morgan said Monday she would not play again this season as she aims to fix a knee injury that has bothered her since the World Cup. The 30-year-old Orlando Pride forward, one of the most prominent players on the United States' World Cup-winning team, made

No. 9 Florida turns to Trask, giving him 1st start since
No. 9 Florida turns to Trask, giving him 1st start since '12

Kyle Trask waited nearly seven years between starts, an unusual path that could have prompted the backup quarterback to leave Florida long ago. Trask will make his first collegiate start - and first since his freshman year in high school - when the ninth-ranked Gators (3-0, 1-0 Southeastern Conference

Report: Mutual interest between Phillies, J.T. Realmuto on contract extension
Report: Mutual interest between Phillies, J.T. Realmuto on contract extension

Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto can become a free agent after the 2020 season. A report indicates there is mutual interest between the two sides on a contract extension.

Bring on the Irish: A historic game between the hedges
Bring on the Irish: A historic game between the hedges

The Georgia players know it's a big game. ''Uhh, no,'' tight end Eli Wolf conceded Monday. ''Yeah, I've seen 'Rudy,''' he shot back quickly, clearly proud of himself for knowing at least the Hollywood version of a revered chapter in Fighting Irish history

Syracuse coach Babers optimistic despite 2 lopsided losses
Syracuse coach Babers optimistic despite 2 lopsided losses

''I think we're fine,'' Babers said Monday. The Orange (1-2, 0-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) lost 41-6 on Saturday night to the No. 1 Tigers before a sellout Carrier Dome crowd of over 50,000 that as the game unfolded was relegated to being a nonfactor against an opponent Syracuse

Iowa says marching band subjected to
Iowa says marching band subjected to 'inappropriate' actions

The University of Iowa says it has contacted Iowa State after the Hawkeye Marching Band was subjected to ''inappropriate actions'' during Saturday's football game between the two rivals. No. 18 Iowa rallied to beat Iowa State 18-17 on the road. The game at Jack Trice Stadium lasted

SNL Fires New Cast Member Shane Gillis Over Racist Asian Jokes
SNL Fires New Cast Member Shane Gillis Over Racist Asian Jokes

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for ClusterfestSaturday Night Live on Monday announced that it will no longer bring Shane Gillis aboard as a new cast member for its 45th season, after unearthed video showed him making overtly racist jokes."After talking with Shane Gillis, we have decided that he will not be joining SNL. We want SNL to have a variety of voices and points of view within the show, and we hired Shane on the strength of his talent as a comedian and his impressive audition for SNL," the NBC show said in a statement. "We were not aware of his prior remarks that have surfaced over the past few days. The language he used is offensive, hurtful and unacceptable. We are sorry that we did not...

NFL Week 2: A look at the Beavs around the league
NFL Week 2: A look at the Beavs around the league

It's Week 2 in the NFL, and the Beavers came to play

Bulls player preview: Tomas Satoransky could finally provide point guard stability
Bulls player preview: Tomas Satoransky could finally provide point guard stability

The Bulls have been in need of point guard stability since they dealt Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks. They could finally get it in Tomas Satoransky, one of the more underrated free agent signings this NBA offseason.

Steph Curry unveils new Under Armour
Steph Curry unveils new Under Armour 'Range Unlimited' golf collection

Steph has unlimited range, and now you can too.

7 Momentum Stocks to Buy On the Dip
7 Momentum Stocks to Buy On the Dip

In early September, we have seen a violent, significant and largely unprecedented shift in the investment landscape from momentum stocks to value stocks. In response to rising recession fears, investors ditched economically sensitive value stocks that require a good economy to head higher, and piled into momentum growth stocks that don't require a good economy to head higher (because they have such strong secular tailwinds).

Bill Belichick used Matt Patricia
Bill Belichick used Matt Patricia's idea to combat historic Miami heat

In a conference call with reporters Monday, Belichick admitted the tent idea came from his former defensive coordinator, Matt Patricia, who suggested it this August when the Patriots held joint practices with his Detroit Lions. "The canopy thing was something that Matt [Patricia] did last year when he went down and they played the Dolphins in Miami," Belichick said. In training camp we were out there and talked about it a little bit, so I felt like it would be something worth trying, and we did during the game.

5 Growth Stocks to Sell as Rates Move Higher
5 Growth Stocks to Sell as Rates Move Higher

There is a feeling in financial markets right now that the U.S. and global economic environments are actually improving. If the U.S. and global economic environments are actually improving, then the long end of the U.S. Treasury yield curve shouldn't be so low. While that is great news for the economy, it's bad news for growth stocks.

Countdown to Celtics Camp: What is the most intriguing camp storyline?
Countdown to Celtics Camp: What is the most intriguing camp storyline?

It's time to unveil our Countdown to Camp series, in which some of NBC Sports Boston's top hoops voices will set the table for the new season. Today's topic: What will be the most intriguing storyline at C's camp?

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