Born in Chicago, Illinois, Steven Levitan earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the early 80s. He went on to work as an anchorman and copywriter, before the sale of one of his scripts to the television show, “The Wonder Years”, prompted a move to southern California with his family. He went on to write, direct, and/or produce a number of popular television shows, including “Wings”, “The Larry Sanders”, “Frasier”, “Greg the Bunny”, “Just Shoot Me”, “Stacked”, “The Critic”, “Back to You”, “Men Behaving Badly”, and most recently, “Modern Family”....

Michael Jordan Initially Did Not Want To Sign With Nike Back in 1984, after Michael Jordan decided to forgo his senior season at the University of North Carolina and declare for the NBA Draft, Mike was ready to sign a sneaker deal. Though he ended up signing with Nike, he actually wanted to sign with adidas; his favorite sneaker from his childhood. Adidas was unable to match the deal that Nike gave him, and the rest is history....

Let’s take a look at some crazy bets celebrities have made on the big game. 50 Cent and Birdman The rappers had a back and forth battle on Twitter about the New York Giants and New England Patriots back in 2012, before Super Bowl XLVI. You may recall that as the year the Patriots had an 18-0 record coming into the Super Bowl, only to lose to the Giants in part thanks to David Tyree’s helmet catch....

You also witnessed a bit of history, as the Rams played their first game in Southern California since 1994. And, despite the mess on the field in Week 1, the franchise doubled its value by moving from St. Louis to Los Angeles. In the latest edition of its NFL franchise values list, Forbes estimates the Rams are now worth $2.9 billion, making them the sixth-most valuable team in the league....

“For over 60 years, I’ve been able to tap dance to work, doing what I love doing. I just feel very, very lucky.” Luck most definitely played a part in the Oracle of Omaha’s ascension to wealth. But obviously, so did dogged determination, an adherence to frugality, and an incredible amount of hard work. Remember, Buffett started making his mark and his fortune when he was a pre-teen. He made his first investment at 11 years old....

His debut studio album You And Me was released in 1975. Zdravko Čolić has also released the albums If You Come Closer in 1977, Because Of You in 1980, Turn Up The Radio A Bit in 1981, What Are You Doing To Me? in 1983, You Are In My Blood in 1984, Rodi me, majko, sretnog in 1987, To Tell You What I’m Going Through in 1990, If You Were Mine in 1997, Okano in 2000, Enchantment in 2003, Homeland in 2006, When You Look At Me Over The Shoulder in 2010, and Fire and Gunpowder in 2013....

In the United States, Nevada is the only state that allows for legal gambling on sports. The AGA would have it otherwise, representing $240 billion worth of gambling interests in the casino industry, much of which won’t see penny one of that 97 percent. Instead, these bets will be through private bookies and offshore betting sites. The AGA is openly in favor of lifting restrictions on sports gambling, citing a report from last year concluding that legalized and properly regulated betting was the best way to maintain the integrity of pro sports, as opposed to full-on prohibition....

They have three children. He is a registered breeder of miniature fox terriers. His boat, the “Lucia and Miki” (named for his daughter and wife), is featured in new episodes of The Wiggles (2005). The names are in English on one side of the boat and in Greek on the other. In 2007 he went public about his experience with clinical depression to draw more attention to the condition. Anthony Field was born on May 8th, 1963 in Kellyville, New South Wales....

Griffin spent his prime years with the Clippers, forming the “Lob City” era alongside Chris Paul and DeAndre Jordan. He was a five-time All-Star and four-time All-NBA player during this period, known for his athleticism, scoring, and playmaking ability. In 2018, Griffin was traded to the Detroit Pistons, where he continued to perform at a high level, earning another All-Star selection. However, injuries began to take their toll, affecting his mobility and production....

His other accomplishments include eight Pro Bowls, four first-team All-Pro honors, and the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award in 2005. Prior to his activities in the NFL, he played college football for the University of New Mexico. After his retirement from athletic play in 2012, Urlacher became an analyst for Fox Sports. He was eventually inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018. Early Life Brian Urlacher was born on May 25th, 1978 in Pasco, Washington....

Dick Clark Productions is currently owned by Eldridge Industries. Eldridge killed the deal after Jianlin’s Dalian Wanda Group did not honor the contractual obligations that had been laid out. The deal was expected to close in February and would have marked Jianlin’s first move into television production. Dick Clark Productions produces several award shows including the Golden Globe Awards and American Music Awards. Wang Jianlin has put together an entertainment and sports empire designed to compete directly with the U....

The 31-year-old fighter told ESPN he believes he’ll be a billionaire by the time he’s 35. McGregor’s net worth currently sits at $120 million. If he can double that every year, he’ll reach billionaire status in 2024. With a birthday in July, he would, in fact, hit ten figures while he’s 35. But is that realistic? The biggest payday McGregor ever received was $100 million, which he made during his fight with Floyd Mayweather in 2017....

He’s taken advantage of that freedom by mostly appearing in mid- or low-budget independent fare, rather than the kind of massive, franchise-spanning blockbusters represented by the Harry Potter movies. In fact, that inclination first showed itself in 2007, when Radcliffe was still in the thick of the Potter franchise, and he appeared onstage in the extremely provocative and mature play Equus, an appearance that was accompanied by that infamous promotional photo shoot....

David published his first book while working as a teacher. The novel, “The 25th Hour”, was later turned into a movie starring Edward Norton. He wrote the screenplay, as well. Since then, he has written such films as “Troy,” “Stay,” “The Kite Runner,” “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” and “Brothers.” He is most widely recognized as the co-creator, executive producer, showrunner, and writer for the massively successful HBO series, “Game of Thrones,” which debuted on April 17, 2011....

Harewood has more than 100 acting credits to his name, including the films “Mad Dogs and Englishmen” (1995), “The Merchant of Venice” (2004), “Blood Diamond” (2006), “Third Person” (2013), “Free in Deed” (2015), and “Grimsby” (2016) and the television series “Agony Again” (1995), “Always and Everyone” (1999–2001), “The Vice” (1999–2003), “Babyfather” (2001–2002), “Fat Friends” (2004–2005), “The Palace” (2008), “Robin Hood” (2009), “Selfie” (2014), and “Sherwood” (2024). David produced the 2021 TV documentary “Why Is Covid Killing People of Colour?...

Dikembe Mutombo was born on June 25, 1966, in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. He attended Georgetown University on a United States Agency for International Development scholarship. When he arrived in the US, he spoke no English and had barely played basketball up to that point. He actually preferred soccer as a child. Perhaps thanks to his 7 foot 2 frame, basketball came naturally, and at Georgetown, he quickly became a fan favorite for his propensity to block shots....

Early Life and Education Juan Evo Morales Ayma was born on October 26, 1959 in the small rural village of Isallavi, Oruro, Bolivia into an indigenous Aymara family of subsistence farmers. He was one of seven children of María and Dionisio, although only he and his siblings Esther and Hugo survived past childhood. After completing his primary education, Morales attended the Agrarian Humanistic Technical Institute of Orinoca. From 1977 to 1978, he served his mandatory military service in the Bolivian Army....

The 7'3″ center for the Serbian national team signed a 1-year, $1.2 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs in 2015. He was in and out of the D-League through the season, and when he donned the Spurs jersey he averaged 5 points and 3 rebounds during only 9 minutes per game (it’s hard to find playing time behind Tim Duncan, Boris Diaw, LaMarcus Aldridge, and David West). The effort he put forth in minimal activity throughout the season raised some eyebrows around the league....

Irene married writer and comedian Tim Ryan at 20 years old and the couple performed as a double act in vaudeville. After they divorced she toured with Bob Hope. Ryan was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Series for The Beverly Hillbillies in 1963 and 1964. In 2004 she won a TV Land Award for The Beverly Hillbillies. She starred in the Broadway musical Pippin in 1972 and was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Supporting or Featured Actress in 1973....

Ferguson starred as Rich Connelly in the TV series Surface from 2005 to 2006. In 2006 he starred as Case Agent Warren Russell in the TV series Sleeper Cell. From 2008 to 2009 he starred as Cooper Buffkin in the series Easy Money. Since 2010 Ferguson has starred as Stan Rizzo in the TV series Mad Men. He has also starred in the movies Higher Learning, Campfire Tales, Pink as the Day She Was Born, Girl, Blue Ridge Fall, The In Crowd, Hollywood Palms, The Year That Trembled, The Killer Inside Me, The Lucky One, Back in the Day, and The Makings of You....