The Tampa Bay Rays and Wander Franco “mutually agreed” the shortstop will go on the restricted list and take a leave from the team amid MLB’s investigation into social media posts involving the player. The Rays released a statement on Franco’s status hours after ESPN reported he wasn’t with the …
Read More »James Harden, in China, rips 76ers team president who once expressed support for Hong Kong protesters
The Philadelphia 76ers may have had plans to bring back James Harden for the 2023-24 season despite trying to trade him, but the superstar guard appeared to torch any bridge being built. Harden, while on a tour in China, ripped 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, calling him a …
Read More »Chargers go wild for Nigerian teammate who recorded sack in his first-ever organized football game
Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman CJ Okoye got his first sack in the NFL when he took down Los Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett late in the fourth quarter of their preseason Week 1 matchup. While this normally wouldn’t be that big of a deal, the Chargers’ sideline was going …
Read More »Commanders new owner Josh Harris receives game ball after preseason win: ‘I love you guys’
The Josh Harris era has begun for the Washington Commanders as their new owner saw his team’s first victory under his wing – even if it was just a preseason matchup against the Cleveland Browns. After the game, head coach Ron Rivera delivered a speech in the Commanders’ locker room, …
Read More »Rays’ Wander Franco out of lineup as MLB probes ‘social media posts’ involving star player
Tampa Bay Rays star shortstop Wander Franco was out of the starting lineup on Sunday as Major League Baseball launched an investigation into “social media posts” involving the 22-year-old. After the Rays lost to the Cleveland Guardians, 9-2, Tampa Bay released a statement. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON …
Read More »Pau Gasol recalls bond with Kobe Bryant in emotional Hall of Fame speech: ‘Elevated my game like no other’
Pau Gasol knows that his two NBA championships wouldn’t have come without the late Kobe Bryant by his side on the court. Gasol recalled their bond as he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday night in Springfield, Massachusetts. Gasol said Bryant, who died along with his …
Read More »ARCA drivers Christian Rose, Conner Jones get into heated scuffle after spin out
ARCA Menards Series drivers were racing hard at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Friday night and tensions boiled over between Christian Rose and Conner Jones. Rose and Jones were running side-by-side with about 16 laps to go when Rose spun around. The replay showed that Jones tapped Rose, causing …
Read More »Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh’s suspension falls through; he’s likely to coach all season: report
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh had been suspended four games for alleged NCAA violations. The punishment was reportedly a “negotiated resolution,” but that deal has reportedly fallen through. Yahoo Sports says the NCAA’s Committee of Infractions declined the deal, and Harbaugh is now expected to coach the entire season. CLICK …
Read More »Jaguars QB does best Eli Manning Super Bowl impression, evades pressure for improbable touchdown
It wasn’t quite the “Helmet Catch” from the 2008 Super Bowl, but Nathan Rourke sure looked like Eli Manning during a wild sequence Saturday night. The Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback escaped intense pressure and launched a prayer toward the end zone that turned into a touchdown. On 3rd and 16 with …
Read More »Sam Burns nails impressive hole-in-one at St. Jude Championship
Sam Burns made headlines Saturday during the third round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship when he slam-dunked a 162-yard hole-in-one on the 11th hole. The ace was Burns’ second in two months. His previous one was in mid-June at the U.S. Open. Burns walked up to the 157-yard par-3 …
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