In his first comments on camera since going into cardiac arrest on Monday Night Football on Jan. 2, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin said he would not have made it through the “toughest moments and the toughest times” without the support from all over the world. Right after making a …
Read More »Longtime broadcaster pays tribute to colleague Billy Packer: ‘One of my dearest friends’
Legendary college basketball announcer Billy Packer died Thursday at the age of 82 after calling 34 Final Fours during his career. For 18 of those years, Packer worked alongside play-by-play man Jim Nantz. CBS analyst Billy Packer looks on as the Oklahoma State Cowboys mascot attempts to get some TV …
Read More »Aryna Sabalenka wins 2023 Australian Open women’s final, her first Grand Slam title
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Aryna Sabalenka won her first Grand Slam title by coming back to beat Elena Rybakina 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the Australian Open women’s final Saturday. The 24-year-old Sabalenka, who is from Belarus, was appearing in her first major final. She improved to 11-0 in 2023, and …
Read More »LeBron James, NBA world react to video of police beating Tyre Nichols: ‘We are our own worst enemy’
Memphis Police have released footage from a Jan. 7 traffic stop that preceded the death of Tyre Nichols. Nichols spent three days in a hospital before his death after being beaten by five police officers. The Minnesota Timberwolves held a moment of silence before their game against the Memphis Grizzlies …
Read More »Travis, Jason Kelce’s parents share conference championship plans, brace for brotherly matchup in Super Bowl
This championship weekend is a family affair for the Kelces. Travis will play in his fifth straight AFC championship with the Kansas City Chiefs, while Jason will be looking to advance to his second Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles. Their parents, Donna and Ed Kelce, have a dilemma. They …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes’ wife says Cincinnati mayor’s jabs at Chiefs QB are ‘weak, embarrassing’
Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval threw some shade at Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in an official city proclamation Friday. Pureval proclaimed this Sunday “They Gotta Play Us Day” in honor of the city’s Bengals taking on the Chiefs in the AFC championship. Brittany Matthews, girlfriend of quarterback Patrick Mahomes …
Read More »Kansas City Royals make official deal with veteran reliever Chapman
The Royals signed veteran reliever Aroldis Chapman to a $3.75 million, one-year contract Friday, a week after agreeing to terms with the seven-time All-Star, who is coming off a lackluster season with the New York Yankees. Chapman was once known for consistently throwing 100 mph fastballs past woebegone hitters. But …
Read More »Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa remains in concussion protocol, will miss Pro Bowl: report
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa remains in concussion protocol over a month after suffering his second documented concussion of the season. While there have not been any setbacks for Tagovailoa, his time in the protocol has been “deliberate,” according to a report published by ESPN Friday. Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa …
Read More »Geno Auriemma, legendary women’s college basketball coach, rips officiating against Tennessee
Legendary women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma was not pleased with the first-half officiating in Connecticut’s matchup with Tennessee Thursday night. The Huskies jumped out to a 33-17 lead over the Vols after the first quarter but allowed Tennessee to get back into the game before the end of the half …
Read More »WWE star Baron Corbin eager to stick it to naysayers with Royal Rumble win
Baron Corbin has already been crowned the King of the Ring and has won the Money in the Bank Ladder match. On Saturday, he’ll be looking to add another prize to his impressive resume — Royal Rumble champion. Corbin will be one of the 30 wrestlers looking to earn a …
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