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Jan Jongbloed, the Netherlands goalkeeper who was a runner-up in two World Cup finals as part of the famous “Clockwork Orange” teams in the 1970s, has died. He was 82. The Netherlands Football Association announced the death on Thursday. Despite being one of the most dominant teams of the era, …

Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana is among many high-profile San Francisco residents who filed a joint lawsuit against the city on Thursday, alleging that their homes and nearby streets have been flooded with sewage and rainwater because of poor city infrastructure. The San Francisco Standard reports that the claims, …

In 2021, the San Francisco 49ers made a blockbuster trade to select quarterback Trey Lance. Despite his limited playing experience at the college football level, the Niners appeared to believe they could develop the quarterback into a franchise player. But, decision did not pan out, with Lance only appearing in …

NBA referee Eric Lewis has retired.  His decision comes a few months after the league opened an investigation into whether he used a “burner” social media account to defend himself from criticism. The NBA ended its investigation due to Lewis’ retirement. According to league policy, officials are restricted from making …

Dominican authorities are reportedly investigating a second complaint against Wander Franco about an alleged relationship with a minor. The Tampa Bay Rays’ star shortstop was placed on administrative leave Aug. 22 as MLB investigates his alleged relationships with underage girls. The allegations were made public earlier this month following social …

Philadelphia Eagles star Jalen Hurts signed a five-year contract extension over the offseason and is set to lead the team back into the thick of things in hopes of capturing a Super Bowl title. The team rallied around Hurts last season as he improved to 14-1 as a starter from …

Kentucky Wildcats coach John Calipari was the face of the one-and-done era in men’s college basketball after the NBA changed its draft eligibility requirements as he acquired high school talent who were ready to make the leap to the pros after just one season. Calipari on Tuesday said the advent …

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson in his first appearance in the preseason on Saturday night against the New York Giants. However, it was a little interaction between Rodgers and Giants linebacker Jihad Ward which was highlighted in a preview clip of the …

Austin Bowie High School opened up its football season on Friday night with an overtime loss to Vista Ridge, but the game wound up being the last thing on their mind. One of ABHS’s offensive lineman in Justice Trumpler wound up in ICU due to a heat stroke he suffered …

Coach Deion Sanders sounded off on the NCAA’s recent ruling that denied immediate eligibility to Colorado Buffaloes player Tyler Brown.  Brown, an offensive lineman, started his college football career at Louisiana and later transferred to Jackson State to play for Sanders.  Brown has faced a host of issues related to …