Steve Bennett

San Antonio

Art and Book Writer at MYSA

Art and Book Writer at The San Antonio Express-News

Articles

Hostages to misfortune

5 days ago | chortle.co.uk | Steve Bennett

Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week…: MOUNTAINHEAD: This new film, landing on Sky today, is written and directed by Jesse Armstrong – and doesn't come far from the mega-wealthy world of his runaway hit Succession, as a group of billionaire friends get together against the backdrop of a rolling international crisis. The cast includes Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Cory Michael Smith and Ramy Youssef.
DISTRICT 2 BASEBALL: Crestwood, Holy Redeemer playing for championships

1 week ago | standardspeaker.com | Steve Bennett

Class 4A ChampionshipCrestwood (13-9) vs. 1-Mid Valley (18-4)Defending champ: DallasWhen: Friday, 4:30 p.m.Where: University of Scranton’s Volpe FieldAdmission: Go to piaad2.org. Under sports click on baseball. To your right you will see a link to get your championship tickets here. Click on that. Cost of a ticket will be $6 however you will have to pay a processing fee. How they got here: Crestwood defeated Berwick, 12-2; defeated Wyoming Area, 10-0.
Kellum named MVP as Pioneers defeat Miners in UNICO game

1 week ago | lancasteronline.com | Steve Bennett

WEST PITTSTON — Playing in the Pennsylvania State Football Coaches Association East-West All-Star Game earlier this month allowed Lidge Kellum to get his football legs back underneath him. On Wednesday night in the 74th annual UNICO game, the senior picked up where he left off as the featured back in Wyoming Area’s running game, claiming MVP honors as the Pioneers defeated the Miners, 21-14, at Jake Sobeski Stadium.
D2 CLASS 5A BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Abington Heights vs. Pittston Area

1 week ago | citizensvoice.com | Steve Bennett

2-Abington Heights (17-4) vs. 1-Pittston Area (21-0)Defending champ: Pittston AreaWhen: Thursday, 4:30 p.m.Where: Wilkes University’s Ralston Athletic ComplexAdmission: Go to piaad2.org. Under sports click on baseball. To your right you will see a link to get your championship tickets here. Click on that. Cost of a ticket will be $6 however you will have to pay a processing fee. How they got here: Abington Heights defeated North Pocono, 11-2. Pittston Area defeated Dallas, 16-6.
Jordan Gray: Is That a C*ck in Your Pocket, Or Are You Just Here to Kill Me?

1 week ago | chortle.co.uk | Steve Bennett

She came to fame, or notoriety, by getting her kit off, flashing her boobs and playing a keyboard with her knob live on TV. Now follow that. Jordan Gray knows she’s facing ‘difficult second album’ syndrome after bursting on to the scene so emphatically with her powerhouse 2022 debut Is It A Bird?, when she treated her Edinburgh Fringe shipping container-style venue like it was the London Palladium - then ended up playing the real thing.
D2 BASEBALL: Crestwood advances to 4A title game with win over Wyoming Area

1 week ago | mahoningmatters.com | Steve Bennett

DORRENCE TWP. - On regular rest, Crestwood ace Chris Litchkofski is pretty tough to deal with. Add in a few extra days and get him some early run support, Litchkofski can be dominant. That was the case Monday afternoon when Litchkofski pitched a five-inning, complete-game one-hitter in Crestwood's 10-0 victory over Wyoming Area in the District 2 Class 4A baseball semifinals.
D2 BASEBALL: Crestwood advances to 4A title game with win over Wyoming Area

1 week ago | standardspeaker.com | Steve Bennett

DORRENCE TWP. — On regular rest, Crestwood ace Chris Litchkofski is pretty tough to deal with. Add in a few extra days and get him some early run support, Litchkofski can be dominant. That was the case Monday afternoon when Litchkofski pitched a five-inning, complete-game one-hitter in Crestwood’s 10-0 victory over Wyoming Area in the District 2 Class 4A baseball semifinals.
HS FOOTBALL: Rosters announced for annual Unico game

3 weeks ago | citizensvoice.com | Steve Bennett

Rosters for the annual Unico Game were selected by the football coaches in the Wyoming Valley Conference. The game, featuring senior players from the WVC will be played May 28 at 7 p.m. at Wyoming Area. Wyoming Area head coach Randy Spencer will coach the Pioneers while Wyoming Valley West’s Bob Stelma will coach the Miners.
Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby

3 weeks ago | chortle.co.uk | Steve Bennett

Today’s stand-up scene can very loosely be divided those comics who put gags front and centre, normally born from the club circuit, and those who lead with narrative then sprinkle funny on top, as learned on the festival scene Scott Bennett would normally be classed as a fine exponent of the first type, but here makes a foray into the storytelling show, with an experience that has been so significant in his life, that he just has to share.
Milton Jones reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

1 month ago | chortle.co.uk | Steve Bennett

Milton Jones has revealed that he has prostate cancer. The 60-year-old comedian has cancelled some of his tour dates on his current Ha!Milton tour this summer while he undergoes surgery. He announced the cancellations on Instagram, saying: ‘This difficult decision comes following a recent diagnosis of treatable prostate cancer. I'll be undergoing surgery soon and will need time afterwards to fully recover. He concluded: 'Thanks for your support and respecting my privacy during this time.