CHADDS FORD, Pa. — “When I was a freshman in high school, I had heard about the killing of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd,” said 16-year-old Isabella Hanson. Her emotions of sadness, distress, and helplessness materialized in the form of writing poetry. “I was learning about just all these amazing poets, and how they use … Read more
When the pandemic hit back in 2020, Game On Expo co-founder John Lester knew organizers would have to press pause on the popular event. More than two years later, he says they’re ready to grab their controllers and pick up where they left off. “It’s definitely been a long time,” Lester tells Phoenix New Times. … Read more
Nerds of the Valley, welcome to arguably the worst time of year. Major events like Phoenix Fan Fusion and San Diego Comic-Con are both in the rearview, most of the best movies have already come out, and we’re months removed from cooler weather. This month isn’t a complete loss, as there are a wealth of … Read more
Champions: England players celebrate victory England won a major women’s tournament for the first time as Chloe Kelly’s extra-time goal secured a 2-1 victory over Germany at a sold out Wembley on Sunday. But for once, England were not to be denied a major tournament success. Read Next Source link
4:16 PM ET ESPN staff It was the Tyreek Hill Show in Miami on Saturday. The Miami Dolphins receiver opened practice by addressing fans, welcoming them to 2022 NFL training camp before landing a flip on the field to get them hyped. Later in practice, he connected with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on a 65-yard strike … Read more
5:50 PM ET ESPN staff There’s a distinct wrestling vibe in Nashville this week, and it spilled over into the Tennessee Titans‘ training camp on Thursday. WWE is hosting SummerSlam on Saturday, and on Sunday, pro wrestling legend Ric “The Nature Boy” Flair will perform in the ring for the last time on an independent … Read more
Sometimes, if you’re lucky, you get to watch a game of football that you know will become a classic even before the final whistle has blown. To the almost 30,000 people crammed into Falmer Stadium in Brighton, as well as the hundreds of thousands glued to their screens around the world, England’s 2022 Women’s European Championship … Read more
Everyone loves a good scare now and again. Hence the longstanding popularity of the horror genre, including flicks like the recently released hit The Black Phone or TV shows like Stranger Things. Events like the annual Mad Monster Party Arizona, a weekend-long local horror fandom convention, also tap into this love for the genre. The … Read more
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has earned a two-year contract extension, quashing months of speculation about his AFL future. Key points: Dew has the Suns placed 11th on the ladder and in finals contention He has re-signed until the end of the 2024 season Dew is the Suns’ longest-serving coach, having been in the role since … Read more
Hot geek summer is in full swing and there are plenty of nerdy events to do around the Valley during the month of July. You can dress up as Max from Stranger Things and dance to Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill.” Or watch a local artist create a comic book in the span of … Read more