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Lane Kiffin decides to leave Ole Miss to coach at LSU

(CNN) — Lane Kiffin has decided to trade the coaching sideline in Oxford, Mississippi for the one in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Kiffin announced Sunday he will leave Ole Miss, after guiding the Rebels for six seasons, to coach at Louisiana State…

How football became synonymous with Thanksgiving

(CNN) — Family, food and football: That’s what Thanksgiving is all about.The NFL has hosted games on the annual November holiday since the 1920s, and the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are the two traditional teams involved in the afternoon…

Why the Green Bay Packers quarterback loves Toyotathon

(CNN) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love gets in a groove around the holidays. In fact, you might say the numbers he puts up go into overdrive.Fans noticed his stats the last two years during Toyotathons – the Japanese…

Why women’s soccer is so important to queer people

(CNN) — Someone dressed as Marge Simpson, complete with a gigantic blue wig and a lime green dress, belts out “Hot to Go!” by pop icon Chappell Roan to a rapt audience gathered inside a marquee in the middle of…

In ‘Blue Moon,’ Richard Linklaker and Ethan Hawke's portrait of an artist

Richard Linklater and Ethan Hawke have collaborated for over 30 years, but their latest film, "Blue Moon," pushed their partnership to new limits. The film, set over one night at Sardi’s, focuses on lyricist Lorenz Hart. Linklater admits he pushed Hawke hard during production. Hawke embraced the challenge, despite initial stress. The film explores Hart's complex character and his partnership with Richard Rodgers. As Rodgers moved on with Oscar Hammerstein, Hart was left behind. Linklater describes the film as a poignant reflection on artistic careers, capturing both beauty and devastation. “Blue Moon” opens in New York and Los Angeles on Friday and expands next week.