Viola Davis to play ‘Good Times’ mother Florida Evans on reside

“Good Times” is getting an excellent forged. ABC introduced Thursday that Oscar winner Viola Davis will play matriarch Florida Evans, with Andre Braugher as her husband, James, within the re-creation of an authentic episode of the ’70s sitcom that’s a part of “Live in Front of a Studio Audience: ‘All in the Family’ and ‘Good Times’ ” (7 p.m. Wednesday on WLS-Channel 7). Tiffany Haddish will be a part of them because the Evans’ energetic pal and neighbor, Willona Woods, within the second version of the ”Live” collaboration between TV mega-producer Norman Lear and ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. The gifted forged for “Good Times,” the story of a loving Chicago household struggling to make

Bears launch RB Mike Davis with eye on compensatory 2020

The Bears reduce little-used working again Mike Davis on Saturday, in response to NFL Network, ending his two-year, $6 million contract midway via his first season with the workforce. Davis shortly turned expendable when rookie David Montgomery confirmed he was prepared for a job because the workforce’s major working again. Davis performed 14 % of the offensive snaps and didn’t get greater than 15 performs in a recreation after the opener. He had 11 carries for 25 yards. Shortly after the information broke, Davis tweeted, “Appreciate you Chicago.” The Bears have till three p.m. to make the transfer official in the event that they wish to add a participant to their roster earlier than going through

Dwyane Wade, Anthony Davis present help for Sky, WNBA

Dwyane Wade and Anthony Davis are the most recent NBA stars to voice help for the WNBA. Wade and Davis, who returned to Chicago this weekend for his or her respective youth basketball camps, sat courtside at Wintrust Arena for the Sky’s recreation towards the Fever Sunday. Wade, who was with an entourage that included his mom, JoLinda, was cheering on the Sky from his seats at middle courtroom. Meanwhile, Davis was sitting on the baseline and was joined by a number of younger basketball gamers, who gained tickets to the sport after profitable a scrimmage Friday at his Nike Rise Camp at Kenwood Academy High School. “I love watching basketball, my family is a

NBA Rumors: Celtics Would Have Traded Jayson Tatum For Anthony Davis On This Condition

The Boston Celtics apparently had been keen to mortgage solely part of their future in an effort to purchase Anthony Davis. The Celtics weren’t “closed to the idea” of together with Jayson Tatum in a commerce supply for the NBA famous person heart, the Boston Hereld’s Steve Bulpett reported Sunday, citing a New Orleans Pelicans supply. However, the Celtics reportedly wouldn’t have included a lot else — precious contributors and/or draft picks — of their supply. Bulpett’s report contradicts earlier rumors, which declare the Celtics refused make Tatum accessible in negotiations with the Pelicans over Davis. The Celtics’ stance reportedly prompted New Orleans to re-foc... NESN.com

Celtics Reportedly Request Ole Miss’ Terence Davis For Second Workout

The Boston Celtics’ offseason is in pre-draft mode, which implies understanding numerous prospects forward of the NBA Draft on June 20. With lower than a month left till draft night time, it appears like they’re exhibiting some curiosity in a single SEC guard particularly. The Celtics requested a second pre-draft exercise with Ole Miss guard Terence Davis, in keeping with Tony Jones of the Athletic, who additionally reported that Davis has a scheduled exercise with the Utah Jazz. As Jones famous, the 6-foot-Four combo guard additionally was requested to finish a second exercise with the Golden State Warriors. Davis averaged 15.2 factors, 5.eight rebounds and three.2 assists throughout his senior season, whereas ... NESN.com

NBA Rumors: Pelicans View Celtics As ‘Most Obvious’ Anthony Davis Trade Partner

The New Orleans Pelicans will look to the Boston Celtics to resolve their Anthony Davis downside. NBA sources outlined the Pelicans’ offseason plans, which is able to focus on Davis, to the The Boston Herald’s Steve Bulpett on Thursday on the NBA Draft Combine. They declare the Pelicans first will try and persuade Davis to rescind his commerce request and think about signing a long-term contract extension when he meets with newly appointed basic supervisor David Griffin subsequent week. Davis reportedly stays decided to depart the Pelicans this summer season, regardless of the actual fact they gained the NBA Draft Lottery and are anticipated to pick Zion Williamson with the primary general decide. < ... NESN.com

NBA Rumors: Anthony Davis Still Wants Trade, Despite Pelicans NBA Draft Lottery Win

The 2019 NBA Draft Lottery apparently didn’t change Anthony Davis’ thoughts. The New Orleans Pelicans famous person nonetheless needs his workforce to commerce him this offseason, regardless of the very fact it gained the primary decide within the 2019 NBA Draft, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Tuesday night time through Twitter, citing NBA sources. Most predict Zion Williamson would be the No. 1 total decide on this 12 months’s draft, however the likelihood to play with the potential star hasn’t enticed Davis to wish to stay in New Orleans. Davis requested a commerce from the Pelicans in January after informing them he’d choose out of his contract after subsequent season. The Pelicans are anticipated to area