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'Friday the 13th' at 40: How this horror classic cemented the blockbuster slasher

Sean S. Cunningham's slasher 'Friday the 13th' is celebrating its 40th anniversary this week. Its effect on the horror genre defined the 1980s.




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'Hercules' live-action remake won't be shot-for-shot as Russos want to 'bring something new'

The new 'Hercules' may not even be a musical, according to the Russo Brothers.




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'Deadpool 2' producers fined almost £250,000 over stuntwoman death on set

Joi Harris was just 40 years old when she died after a motorbike accident on the 'Deadpool 2' set.




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Florence Pugh says it was 'daunting' to join the MCU in 'Black Widow', and do a Russian accent

Pugh said she was worried that the passionate Marvel fans would "hate" her and her accent.




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Characters who had a huge impact despite only being on screen for minutes

These characters made a huge impact in iconic movies, despite not being on the screen for very long.




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Robert De Niro wants to play New York governor Andrew Cuomo in a coronavirus movie

Robert De Niro has heaped praise on Andrew Cuomo's response to the coronavirus pandemic, while also taking the chance to attack Trump, too.




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More than 650,000 people watched Andy Serkis’s marathon reading of The Hobbit

The actor said he was 'truly humbled' by the response.





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Let’s venture out on a limb: Can we go for a walk?

Asked about sometimes conflicting COVID-19 advice, experts generally say yes, if you avoid busier areas and keep your distance. But there are key exceptions.







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Interest for ‘good news’ grows amid coronavirus pandemic

Instagram accounts dedicated to good news, such as @TanksGoodNews and @GoodNews_Movement, have seen follower counts skyrocket in recent weeks.






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Playbook Inning 6: Nine must-follow tips

Part 6 of Tristan H. Cockcroft's nine-part expanded "Playbook" explains nine tips to use during the fantasy baseball season, from trade strategies to how to value rookies and closers.




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Five questions for Week 14 of the Overwatch League

Have the Seoul Dynasty been exposed? Is Echo a must-pick hero? We dive into some hot topics before Week 14 kicks off.




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How technology is getting golfers -- Tour pros and regular hackers -- through a pandemic

In times that have kept golfers away from courses and ranges, players had to get creative.




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The iconic hockey moments that should be statues: Bobby Orr has one; who should be next?

What signature moments from hockey history should be immortalized outside of arenas? Here are our picks.




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Big East commissioner: 'If our campuses aren't open, we will not have athletes coming back'

Big East commissioner Val Ackerman discussed the hurdles for sports to return to her league in 2020-21.




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150,000 worthless baseball cards in the time of coronavirus

My basement is overrun by sports cards from the 1980s and 1990s, all of which aren't worth the cardboard they're printed on. And they've never been more priceless.




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USWNT lawsuit versus U.S. Soccer explained

The USWNT has been in an ongoing battle with the USSF since filing a pay-equity lawsuit last year. We break down what's at stake for both sides.




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Ter Stegen's diary: Keeping fit, keeping sane and bonding with family at home

The Barca goalie shares his routine from quarantine in Spain.




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Hastings United besieged by swarm of bees; Messi back in action

With almost all football off because of the coronavirus, star players have found themselves at a loose end. How are they filling their time?




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From the Archives: Can't touch the Warriors now

Playing with no overt agenda and no chip on their collective shoulders, the Warriors changed the game en route to the 2015 NBA title.




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How to watch: Reliving Don Shula's memorable moments

The Hall of Fame coach presided over the golden era of Dolphins football, and highlights from his biggest victories will be featured on ESPN2.




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Lowe: Five NBA things I like and don't like, including Michael Jordan's 63-point masterpiece

Let's spotlight a new appreciation for Jordan's greatness, the art of rebounding and the Trae Young-John Collins duo.




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The NFL schedule is out, and we predict wins and losses for every game

The full regular-season schedule is out. The Chiefs open defense of their Super Bowl title vs. Houston.




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NFL experts pick best matchups, biggest winners from schedule release

Which games should you circle on your calendar? Which rookie debut will be the most interesting?




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Love: Being back at Cavs' facility 'weird, uplifting'

Kevin Love's Cavs became one of the first teams in the NBA to reopen their practice facility for voluntary individual workouts, a process that Love described as "weird" but also "pretty uplifting."




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Saints cut RG Warford after 3 Pro Bowl seasons

Despite being named a Pro Bowler each of the past three seasons, right guard Larry Warford was cut by the Saints on Friday.




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Inside Justin Gaethje's journey from a mining town to MMA stardom

Gaethje's family heritage was forged in Arizona copper mines, but a fighting spirit charted his path to a UFC title shot.




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Apple borrows on the cheap to fund buybacks, dividends

Apple capitalized on the Federal Reserve's emergency measures in response to the coronavirus outbreak to issue its cheapest bonds in year




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How Europe got caught up in crackpot 5G coronavirus conspiracy theories

At a time of crisis, people want answers — and 5G is a really simple answer




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Digital-friendly recession: How Big Tech got even bigger in the midst of a market meltdown

Many analysts expected the stocks to fall back to earth when the next downturn came




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Sidewalk Labs pulls out of Toronto smart city project after 3 years, citing ‘unprecedented economic uncertainty’

'It has become too difficult to make the 12-acre project financially viable'




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Google, Facebook tell staff to plan to work from home for the rest of the year

The edicts from the internet giants come as states and corporations grapple with ways to reopen as the virus pandemic rages on




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Coronavirus: NHS hospitals using Amazon Wish Lists to ask for donations of basic items

NHS hospitals are asking for basic items such as toothbrushes and sanitary products




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Dentists warn 'desperate' people will try 'DIY dentistry' if the government doesn't give access to emergency treatment

'It's inevitable many desperate patients will resort to 'DIY dentistry'




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Coronavirus: Increased alcohol consumption during lockdown could lead to 'second health crisis', warn researchers

It is feared that daily drinkers could be most at risk




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Coronavirus: Miss England who returned to work as NHS doctor 'concerned' about lack of PPE

'Nurses are constantly in contact and unwittingly the virus can be spread to other parts of the hospital due to this appalling lack of PPE'




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Adverts which claim IV drips can help fight coronavirus banned by watchdog

No treatments for the coronavirus have yet been approved, meaning companies cannot make medical claims about their products




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'We don't do apart': Elderly couple who fought coronavirus together in hospital heap praise on NHS staff

'We've never been apart for sixty plus years, we don't do apart,' says Sidney Moore




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Coronavirus: Half of health workers experiencing increased levels of stress and trauma

Less than a third say government is doing enough to help healthcare workers




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Coronavirus: Do I need to start taking vitamin D during lockdown?

Public Health England has updated its advice on vitamin D




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Coronavirus: Apple and Google update plans to let phones track whether people have been exposed

Without integrating into phones' operating systems, performance of contact-tracing apps is likely to be limited




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'Call your GP': Women displaying new gynae cancer symptoms during lockdown urged to seek medical advice

Some hospital trusts have seen a dramatic drop in cancer referrals from GPs in recent weeks




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Disabled people struggle to get food and essential items during lockdown

'I'm worried about running out of food,' says Charles Bloch




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Half of UK workers feeling more stressed or anxious during lockdown, study finds

The poll also found Britons are working 28 hours of overtime per month




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Wellbeing levels in UK at lowest since records began, new research suggests

UK population is suffering from 'high levels of psychological distress', according to the research