How Did ‘Jones’ Come to Mean ‘Craving’?
Nowadays, we use jones to express an intense craving for something. But it used to refer specifically to drugs.
1970-01-01 08:00
3 reasons Mookie Betts could steal NL MVP from Ronald Acuña
Atlanta Braves slugger Ronald Acuña Jr. has the MVP award locked up... right? Well, we can't discount the reasons, good or bad, that voters might pick Mookie Betts.
1970-01-01 08:00
WNBA Playoffs 2023: 3 things the Wings need to do differently in Game 3 against the Aces
Tuesday night, the Las Vegas Aces connected with another haymaker, defeating the Dallas Wings 91-84 in Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals.
1970-01-01 08:00
Two men charged over cocaine seizure off Cork coast
The seizure of €150m of cocaine was described by Gardaí as the largest in the history of the State.
1970-01-01 08:00
Have the Cubs just given up on making the MLB Playoffs?
The Chicago Cubs' slim postseason chances have gone to hell in a hand basket of late, alright. Have the Cubs essentially punted on making the playoffs now?
1970-01-01 08:00
NBA Rumors: 5 realistic trades to land Jrue Holiday on a contender
The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to trade Jrue Holiday to a contender in the near future. These deals make sense for all parties involved.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gymnastics racism apology delay a 'real shame' - Irish PM
Leo Varadkar says there is "no place for racism in sport" after viral gymnast video controversy.
1970-01-01 08:00
Intel hails 'landmark' as high-volume EUV production begins at Irish plant
By Padraic Halpin and Max A. Cherney LEIXLIP, Ireland (Reuters) -Chipmaker Intel said on Friday it had begun high-volume production
1970-01-01 08:00
FPL Gameweek 7: Top captain picks
The top captaincy picks for FPL Gameweek 7 as selected by AI. Powered by Fantasy Football Hub.
1970-01-01 08:00
JetBlue files complaint in US against Schiphol flight curbs
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -U.S. carrier JetBlue Airways said on Friday it had filed a complaint against the Netherlands and the European
1970-01-01 08:00
Hurling star DJ Carey accused of cancer cash fraud
DJ Carey is accused of inducing people to pay him money after fraudulently claiming to have cancer.
1970-01-01 08:00
Rotterdam shootings: Hospital was warned of 'psychotic' suspect
Dutch prosecutors had raised concerns about the man accused of killing three people in Rotterdam.
1970-01-01 08:00