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Toronto Star
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
Last night's ‘Final Jeopardy' question featured this icy Toronto moment with the Blue Jays
Alex Trebek would've gotten it right. A 2018 Blue Jays game and the Rogers Centre were the subject of 'Final Jeopardy' on Tuesday's edition of the popular game show. 'Famous Structures' was the category given to the three contestants ahead of the final round, which sees the players wager their money before seeing the question. Two of the three American players answered correctly. Would you have done better? ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW 'In April 2018, an MLB game was postponed after ice falling from this structure punctured the roof of the Rogers Centre,' host Ken Jennings stated to the players. Stella! Stella!! Rogers Ctr was the SkyDome, home of the Toronto Blue Jays. What tall structure is very near it? The CN Tower. Stella Trout wins a runaway #Jeopardy game, becoming the new champ. Geoff Barnes leaves as 2nd to the last among 3-gm winners. — The Sport Dogtor, M.D. (@MartySande34622) June 4, 2025 The question is a reference to a game against the Kansas City Royals that had to be postponed after chunks of ice from the CN Tower damaged the roof of the Rogers Centre. Peter Vorissis, a teacher from California, didn't even provide an answer, instead giving a personal shoutout. The next two contestants, Washington's Geoff Barnes and eventual winner Stella Trout of Houston got the right answer of 'What is the CN Tower?' 'You got to look out for falling ice,' Jennings quipped. Morning News Digest Ontario's cold reception to long-term-care standards + Toronto public schools could swap classic literature for Indigenous authors National long-term-care standards, Toronto schools possibly swapping Shakespeare for Indigenous
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Here's who is left in the ‘Jeopardy!' Masters tournament — plus a major schedule change
The third season of the 'Jeopardy!' Masters tournament, featuring some of the quiz show's top players, is almost over. Here's a look at the players who remain in the tournament — and a significant change in the schedule. This year's tournament boasted a larger player pool than usual, with nine contestants instead of the usual six. Now, halfway through the semifinals, the following four players are still in the running for the $500,000 grand prize: Returning Masters champion Victoria Groce, who defeated 'Jeopardy!' greats James Holzhauer and Yogesh Raut in the tournament last year, as the Deseret News reported. Groce, who was a one-game champion during her initial 'Jeopardy!' run back in 2005 — defeating 19-game winner David Madden — also won the inaugural 'Jeopardy!' Invitational Tournament in 2024. Returning Masters finalist Yogesh Raut, who won three games during his initial 'Jeopardy!' run in 2023 and was the 2024 Tournament of Champions winner, as the Deseret News previously reported. 'Jeopardy!' super-champion Isaac Hirsch, who won nine games last year and was a finalist in the 2025 Tournament of Champions. Juveria Zaheer, who, after losing her first game in 2022, went on to dominate in the Second Chance Tournament a year later. She also won the 2024 'Champions Wildcard' tournament and placed as a quarterfinalist in the 2024 Tournament of Champions, as the Deseret News reported. Most recently, Zaheer was a finalist in the 2025 Jeopardy Invitational Tournament. Each episode in the Masters tournament is one hour long and features two games. The first three episodes (the first six games) eliminated the bottom three players. The remaining six contestants then competed against each other in a series of six quarterfinal games (three episodes) that eliminated another two players. Now, the four remaining contestants are competing against each other in the semifinals (two episodes, four games). One player will be eliminated after the semifinals, bringing the tournament to a two-game finale episode featuring the three last players standing. Unlike in regular 'Jeopardy!' play, the contestants are awarded match points for their wins during the tournament. Winning a game nets 3 points while a second-place finish earns 1 point. Placing third in a game does not earn any points. Match points are reset at the start of each round. In the event of a tie, the following criteria is used to determine rankings, per 'Jeopardy!': Number of games won Cumulative correct responses for that particular round of competition (including Final Jeopardy!) Cumulative score (excluding Final Jeopardy! and Daily Double wagers) Cumulative score (excluding Final Jeopardy!) All of the competitors walk away with a prize: Ninth place — $15,000 (Neilesh Vinjamuri) Eighth place — $15,000 (Adriana Harmeyer) Seventh place — $15,000 (Brad Rutter) Sixth place — $50,000 (Roger Craig) Fifth place — $75,000 (Matt Amodio) Fourth place — $100,000 Third place — $150,000 Second place — $250,000 First place — $500,000 Per the 'Jeopardy!' website, there appears to have been a significant change in the tournament's schedule. While the final two semifinal games were originally scheduled to air Tuesday, June 3, that episode will now air Wednesday, June 4, at 7 p.m. MDT on ABC. Below is the lineup for the two semifinal games airing Wednesday, per the 'Jeopardy!' website: Semifinal Game 3: Victoria Groce, Isaac Hirsch, Juveria Zaheer Semifinal Game 4: TBD Per a TV listing, a rerun of the first two games of the semifinals will air Tuesday, June 3. The season finale will immediately follow the conclusion of the semifinals on June 4, with the one-hour episode airing at 8 p.m. MDT on ABC. Victoria Groce — 6 points Yogesh Raut — 2 points Isaac Hirsch — 0 points Juveria Zaheer — 0 points
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Mark Katrick faith column: Swap your bad habits for breath prayer
'I didn't inhale.' Quickly, which famous person said these words on March 29, 1992? It was presidential candidate and soon-to-be elected POTUS William Jefferson Clinton. Mr. Clinton further explained that 'When I was in England, I experimented with marijuana a time or two, and I didn't like it. I didn't inhale it and never tried it again.' I had a similar experience walking across campus to my dorm. But I wasn't experimenting — simply breathing in the fresh, spring air. They call that 'secondhand smoke,' and it occurs whether you're indoors or outdoors. To me, it smelled like burnt rubber when you peel out from a parking lot. 'I won't inhale.' Which not-so-famous person said that back around 2005, give or take a year? Take your time. The clock they use for Final Jeopardy is ticking away. Mark Katrick faith column: A message for those affected by 1970 Kent State shootings If your answer is 'me' ("myself" or "I" is also acceptable), then you've won the prize. We'll get to that little matter in a bit. In the meantime, let me further explain. Soon after graduating from college, I started smoking a pipe. With my BA degree in sociology in hand, I felt it made me look 'distinguished." As a filler, cherry tobacco was my favorite. Finally, I came to my senses and quit about 20 years later. With the same kinds of rationalizations as before, I broke out a pipe from my growing collection and used it regularly throughout the day. But how can a person not inhale when being followed around by a cloud of cherry-flavored smoke? And what good is it for a person to clean and floss when their teeth are always stained and their gums feel like they've been set on fire? When I quit for good 15 years ago, even though it took time and patience, my mouth began to feel and look better. Though my amazing dentist would concur, he'd readily agree that all the work he's had to do on my teeth and gums had something to do with this so-called 'harmless' habit of mine. Mark Katrick faith column: 'When you think you've listened enough, listen some more' These days, as one who promotes and practices spiritual direction, I spend my time inhaling and exhaling prayers to the Holy One, who lives above the clouds with the Christ who dwells within the general vicinity of my heart and lungs. The prize is letting go of something that isn't good for you and replacing it with something much better. I highly recommend you gift yourselves with 'Breath Prayer, an Ancient Practice for the Everyday Sacred' by Christine Valters Paintner. One of her featured Scripture passages is from the prophet Jeremiah: 'Thus says the Lord: Stand at the crossroads and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way lies; walk in it, and find rest for your souls.' Jeremiah 6:16. Breathe in: Stand at the crossroads, Breathe out: ask for ancient paths. Breathe in: Walk in it; Breathe out: find rest for my soul. Mark Katrick is a pastor and spiritual guide. This article originally appeared on Newark Advocate: Mark Katrick faith column: Let go of the bad and embrace the good
Indianapolis Star
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Ben Ganger's 'Jeopardy!' streak is over — but he'll be back
Show Caption Indiana contestant Ben Ganger scored his fifth " Jeopardy!" win on Cinco de Mayo, but Tuesday was his last time on the stage — for now. Ganger has qualified for the annual Tournament of Champions, earning $105,915 in his five wins. During Tuesday's show, Ken Jennings revealed what Ganger told him after his fifth win about making it to the Tournament of Champions: "Man, that's beyond my wildest dreams." In a nod to his Hoosier heritage, during Tuesday's show, Ganger and Jennings chatted about his love for motorsports, pointing out that Indiana's drivers' licenses have an Indy Car on them. Jennings asked if it encouraged bad driving. You can let us know the answer next time you're on Interstate 465. Here's a look at Ganger's five-day streak. Who is Ben Ganger? Ganger is a data analyst and opera singer from Goshen, Indiana, and a Goshen College graduate. Learn more about Ganger and his connections in the community in the South Bend Tribune story linked below. Did Ben Ganger win Tuesday, May 6, on 'Jeopardy!'? No. Tuesday's challengers were Sarah Gillis, an Asbury Park, New Jersey, mortgage loan processor; and Keegan Olson, a Vancouver, Canada, consultant. Gillis took a page from Ganger's book by going into Final Jeopardy with a strong lead of $7,400. Ganger was in second place with $3,600. Even though she had the incorrect response and the other two contestants responded correctly, Gillis only wagered $100, leaving her with the highest score. How much did Ben Ganger win on 'Jeopardy!' Ganger won a total of $105,915 in his five wins. Here's how it breaks down. Tuesday, April 29: $24,999 Wednesday, April 30: $16,816 Thursday, May 1: $34,600 Friday, May 2: $20,000 Monday, May 5: $9,500 How did Ben Granger do in Final Jeopardy? What was the clue on May 6, 2025? Both Ganger and Olson correctly responded in Final Jeopardy. In the category "Word Origins," the clue was: "Fittingly, this adjective describing a hit-you-in-the-gut kind of feeling goes back to the Latin word for internal organs. The correct response: "What is visceral?' May 6, 2024, 'Jeopardy!': Goshen's Ben Ganger's Jeopardy win streak ends Tuesday at five What was the Final Jeopardy clue on May 5, 2025? In the category of "Official Languages," Monday's clue was: "Of the four independent nations of the Americas without English or Spanish as an official language, it's the smallest in area." None of the contestants got the correct response, "What is Haiti?" What was the Final Jeopardy clue on May 2, 2025? Friday's clue in the category of "Boats & Ships" was: "Nearly a century after her 1851 sporting triumph, she was a rotting hulk finally scrapped in 1945." No contestants gave the correct response, "What is the America?" Ganger simply wrote "What." What was the Final Jeopardy clue on May 1, 2025? On the Thursday, May 1, broadcast, Granger correctly responded to this clue in the category of "The Stage": "Their show ended its off Broadway run in 2025 after 34 years, 17,800 shows, and 82,150 gallons of paint." The correct response was "Who is the Blue Man Group?" What was the Final Jeopardy clue on April 30, 2025? Final Jeopardy on Wednesday, April 30, was in the category "Business & Television." The clue read: "This TV show that debuted in 1960 licensed its name eight years later to a children's health product that's still around today." Ganger was already in the lead before he gave the correct response: "What is 'The Flintstones'?" What was the Final Jeopardy clue on April 29, 2025? On Tuesday, April 29, the category for Final Jeopardy was '20th Century Figures' and the clue was, 'After studying business in Chicago in the 1920s, this man obsessed with Sherlock Holmes was an investigator for a credit company.' The correct response was: "Who is Elliot Ness?" All three contestants got it wrong. Morin answered with 'Who is Raymond Chandler?' Her wager of $2,000 dropped her down to a final total of $600. Zubairi fared slightly better. He wagered $11,601 with 'Who is Dashiell Hamett?' and ended with $1,799. Ganger wrote 'Who is Pinkerton?' His wager of $901 gave him a final total of $24,999, meaning Ganger will be back for his second game on Wednesday, April 30. What time is 'Jeopardy!' on? Where to watch "Jeopardy!" airs nightly at 7:30 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday on WTHR in Indianapolis. Visit to see when and where the show airs in your area. Where is 'Jeopardy!' streaming? How to watch without cable You can stream episodes of "Jeopardy!" online with a subscription to Philo. Watch 'Jeopardy!' on Philo "Jeopardy!" doesn't stream on Peacock, but with a premium subscription, you can watch the broadcast live. Watch 'Jeopardy!' on Peacock Who won the most money from 'Jeopardy!' all-time? Contestant Brad Rutter won $4,938,436 — including tournaments — on "Jeopardy!," the all-time record amount of money awarded, according to the show's website. Ken Jennings is second on the list with $4,370,700. What's the longest 'Jeopardy!' winning streak of all time? Ken Jennings won a record 74 consecutive games, according to the "Jeopardy!" website. Who won the most money on 'Jeopardy!' in a single game? James Holzhauer won $131,127 in a single game on April 17, 2019, according to the show's website. Holzhauer holds each of the top 10 single-game winning totals with No. 10 checking in at $89,229. His total earnings rank third all-time at $3,612,216. Take the Jeopardy! audition test Adult contestants must be age 18 or older.
Indianapolis Star
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Ben Ganger's 'Jeopardy!' streak is over — but he'll be back
Indiana contestant Ben Ganger scored his fifth " Jeopardy!" win on Cinco de Mayo, but Tuesday was his last time on the stage — for now. Ganger has qualified for the annual Tournament of Champions, earning $105,915 in his five wins. During Tuesday's show, Ken Jennings revealed what Ganger told him after his fifth win about making it to the Tournament of Champions: "Man, that's beyond my wildest dreams." In a nod to his Hoosier heritage, during Tuesday's show, Ganger and Jennings chatted about his love for motorsports, pointing out that Indiana's drivers' licenses have an Indy Car on them. Jennings asked if it encouraged bad driving. You can let us know the answer next time you're on Interstate 465. Here's a look at Ganger's five-day streak. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Who is Ben Ganger? Ganger is a data analyst and opera singer from Goshen, Indiana, and a Goshen College graduate. Learn more about Ganger and his connections in the community in the South Bend Tribune story linked below. Did Ben Ganger win Tuesday, May 6, on 'Jeopardy!'? No. Tuesday's challengers were Sarah Gillis, an Asbury Park, New Jersey, mortgage loan processor; and Keegan Olson, a Vancouver, Canada, consultant. Gillis took a page from Ganger's book by going into Final Jeopardy with a strong lead of $7,400. Ganger was in second place with $3,600. Even though she had the incorrect response and the other two contestants responded correctly, Gillis only wagered $100, leaving her with the highest score. How much did Ben Ganger win on 'Jeopardy!' Ganger won a total of $105,915 in his five wins. Here's how it breaks down. 'Jeopardy!' streak: Goshen community rallies around neighbor Ben Ganger How did Ben Granger do in Final Jeopardy? What was the clue on May 6, 2025? Both Ganger and Olson correctly responded in Final Jeopardy. In the category "Word Origins," the clue was: "Fittingly, this adjective describing a hit-you-in-the-gut kind of feeling goes back to the Latin word for internal organs. The correct response: "What is visceral?' What was the Final Jeopardy clue on May 5, 2025? In the category of "Official Languages," Monday's clue was: "Of the four independent nations of the Americas without English or Spanish as an official language, it's the smallest in area." None of the contestants got the correct response, "What is Haiti?" What was the Final Jeopardy clue on May 2, 2025? Friday's clue in the category of "Boats & Ships" was: "Nearly a century after her 1851 sporting triumph, she was a rotting hulk finally scrapped in 1945." No contestants gave the correct response, "What is the America?" Ganger simply wrote "What." What was the Final Jeopardy clue on May 1, 2025? On the Thursday, May 1, broadcast, Granger correctly responded to this clue in the category of "The Stage": "Their show ended its off Broadway run in 2025 after 34 years, 17,800 shows, and 82,150 gallons of paint." The correct response was "Who is the Blue Man Group?" What was the Final Jeopardy clue on April 30, 2025? Final Jeopardy on Wednesday, April 30, was in the category "Business & Television." The clue read: "This TV show that debuted in 1960 licensed its name eight years later to a children's health product that's still around today." Ganger was already in the lead before he gave the correct response: "What is 'The Flintstones'?" What was the Final Jeopardy clue on April 29, 2025? On Tuesday, April 29, the category for Final Jeopardy was '20th Century Figures' and the clue was, 'After studying business in Chicago in the 1920s, this man obsessed with Sherlock Holmes was an investigator for a credit company.' The correct response was: "Who is Elliot Ness?" All three contestants got it wrong. Morin answered with 'Who is Raymond Chandler?' Her wager of $2,000 dropped her down to a final total of $600. Zubairi fared slightly better. He wagered $11,601 with 'Who is Dashiell Hamett?' and ended with $1,799. Ganger wrote 'Who is Pinkerton?' His wager of $901 gave him a final total of $24,999, meaning Ganger will be back for his second game on Wednesday, April 30. What time is 'Jeopardy!' on? Where to watch "Jeopardy!" airs nightly at 7:30 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday on WTHR in Indianapolis. Visit to see when and where the show airs in your area. Where is 'Jeopardy!' streaming? How to watch without cable You can stream episodes of "Jeopardy!" online with a subscription to Philo. Watch 'Jeopardy!' on Philo "Jeopardy!" doesn't stream on Peacock, but with a premium subscription, you can watch the broadcast live. Watch 'Jeopardy!' on Peacock Who won the most money from 'Jeopardy!' all-time? Contestant Brad Rutter won $4,938,436 — including tournaments — on "Jeopardy!," the all-time record amount of money awarded, according to the show's website. Ken Jennings is second on the list with $4,370,700. What's the longest 'Jeopardy!' winning streak of all time? Ken Jennings won a record 74 consecutive games, according to the "Jeopardy!" website. Who won the most money on 'Jeopardy!' in a single game? James Holzhauer won $131,127 in a single game on April 17, 2019, according to the show's website. Holzhauer holds each of the top 10 single-game winning totals with No. 10 checking in at $89,229. His total earnings rank third all-time at $3,612,216. Take the Jeopardy! audition test Potential contestants are invited to audition by taking the show's online test, which can be found here: Adult contestants must be age 18 or older.
