Here is one thing that traditional football fans and analytics sleuths all should be able to agree on: The goal is to win, not tie.
Read More »
The reasoning behind Giants’ controversial two-point conversion decisions
Queens bodega worker slashed by menace asking for freebies
“He had a hunting knife like Rambo.”
Read More »
James Van Der Beek’s wife shares heartfelt message of support after his colorectal cancer diagnosis
James Van Der Beek’s wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, is showing her support after the actor revealed he’s been diagnosed with colorectal cancer and issued a public apology to his loved ones after claiming he was forced to disclose his private health battle. The “Dawson’s Creek” star, 47, shared the news with People on Sunday...
Read More »
Police investigating incident between Jason Kelce and heckler whose phone he smashed
Kelce was seen in a now-viral video smashing the phone of a young man who had been walking behind the former NFL lineman and heckling him.
Read More »
Losing Juan Soto would cause these hard-to-fix problems for Yankees
If the Yankees lose Juan Soto, what they should diligently work to gain is aligning as an actual team.
Read More »
Jason Kelce expresses remorse over ‘heated’ moment he slammed student’s phone to the ground: ‘I’m not proud of it’
"In a heated moment, I chose to greet hate with hate, and I just don't think that that's a productive thing," the retired Philadelphia Eagles center said.
Read More »
NYC funeral home may finally lose license with latest shocking lawsuit claiming man’s corpse was left to rot for days
A beleaguered funeral home may finally have its license yanked, just as a troubling new lawsuit soils its reputation even further. The now infamous Bronx-based R.G. Ortiz Funeral Homes is facing “fines and potential license revocation as a result of the findings,” following the conclusion of a state Department of Health investigation, a spokesperson told...
Read More »
Dick Van Dyke, 98, makes rare appearance on social media to endorse Kamala Harris for president
The "Mary Poppins" star, 98, recited an old speech from Rod Serling — first read in 1964 — while endorsing Harris on Instagram Monday night.
Read More »
LeBron James reportedly spends $1.5 million a year on his biohacking regimen. Here is his daily routine
“I’m surprised at myself at this point," LeBron James says about his stamina on the court.
Read More »
Late Queen’s customised open-top Land Rover with in-built ‘traffic light system’ sells for enormous price
THE late Queen Elizabeth’s customised Land Rover which has a special ‘traffic light system’ has sold for a huge sum.
The green open-top 1978 Series III model was part of the ‘Royal Review’ convoy of cars which were used for her public engagements.
A special Plexiglass screen and chrome handrail were installed for her to hold on to while standing up and waving to the public.
Another special feature was a red, amber and green control dashboard discreetly tucked away in the side of the back seat.
There are ‘stop’, ‘slow down’ and ‘start’ buttons, so the Queen or her staff could instantly instruct the driver if she wished to move on.
The ‘military-style’ vehicle was originally built for the Central Army Vehicle Depot in Ashchurch, Gloucestershire, before being modified to Royal specifications.
The standard tailgate was replaced by a pair of tub-height opening doors leading down to steps enabling easy entry and exit for Her Majesty.
The Land Rover remained in military ownership until 2012 when the late Anglo-German businessman Dean Kronsbein bought it at auction for £28,000.
At the time, the 2,286cc petrol engine, manual gearbox vehicle had done just under 2,000 miles.
Mr Kronsbein’s wife had seen the sale advertised in Country Life magazine so he entered a bidding war to secure it and then spent tens of thousands of pounds restoring it.
Mr Kronsbein, 63, died in July 2022 after being thrown from his luxury yacht into the sea off Porto Cervo, Italy.
His collection of classic cars, including the Royal Land Rover, went under the hammer at auctioneers RM Sotheby’s, of London on Saturday.
It sold for a hammer price of £32,000 to an internet bidder, rising to £36,800 with fees.
An RM Sotheby spokesperson said: “A full-width Plexiglass screen and chromed handrail were added to provide royal passengers with some level of protection and stability while standing in the rear.
“And a discreet ‘traffic light’ system allowed the Queen or her representatives to communicate instructions to the driver.
“This is an extremely unique opportunity to acquire a Land Rover with a true Royal connection.
“It has now been fully restored, meaning it presents immaculately and is now ready to join its next home.”
The Queen died aged 96 in 2022.
