Americans began listening to game shows on the radio and were immediately hooked on the excitement and thrill of competition. As television came of age in the 1940s and ’50s, game shows made a natural transition to the new medium. There’s something about watching contestants match wits onscreen: We love to play along, shouting answers at the television.
“We play games at home, we play games at parties, we go to clubs and play games. Read More...
North Carolina State’s 10-3 win over Notre Dame in Raleigh, N.C., was played in a deluge caused by Hurricane Matthew. Lightning delayed the game for 30 minutes at the start of the second half, and a voluntary evacuation of Carter-Finley Stadium was called. Two typically high-scoring teams (Notre Dame averaged 39.8 points in its first five games, N.C. State 40 in four) combined for 311 total yards and 10 fumbles. The game’s lone touchdown was scored on a blocked punt return. Read More...
MARSH HARBOUR, Bahamas, Aug. 25 -- R&B singer and actress Aaliyah died today when a small plane that was to carry her and eight others back to the United States crashed after takeoff in the Bahamas, authorities said.
Seven others were killed in the crash, and one person was critically injured, officials said.
"We find it devastating and most unfortunate that after having this world-famous star Aaliyah and her crew select the Bahamas as their choice location for her latest video, the project has climaxed on such a tragic note," Read More...