Connor Bedard, the first overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, made his debut for the Chicago Blackhawks last week. As he skated toward center ice for his first puck drop in the NHL, he stood opposite one of the sport’s greatest all-time players, Sidney Crosby. “Hey Sid, welcome back …
Read More »Mary Lou Retton’s daughter says Olympic-winning mother faced recent ‘scary setback’ in pneumonia fight
Mary Lou Retton, who captured the attention of the nation when she won the all-around women’s gymnastics competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics, had a “scary setback” as she fights a “very rare form” of pneumonia. In the first update in four days, Shayla Kelley Schrepfer, Retton’s daughter, that things …
Read More »Texas Rangers legend Ian Kinsler wears Team Israel jersey during ceremonial first pitch in ALCS
Ian Kinsler received a standing ovation when he threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Globe Life Park on Wednesday night. Kinsler spent eight of his 14 years in the Major Leagues with the Texas Rangers, picking up three All-Star nods …
Read More »Anthony Richardson’s season officially ends after Colts standout rookie chooses shoulder surgery
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson’s rookie season has officially come to an end after he decided to undergo surgery to repair his throwing shoulder, team owner Jim Irsay announced Wednesday. Richardson, who the Colts took fourth overall in this year’s NFL Draft, sprained an AC joint in the shoulder against …
Read More »NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell agrees to three-year extension
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s contract was extended for three years, the league announced Wednesday. “The Compensation Committee updated the full ownership today that an agreement has been reached to extend Commissioner Roger Goodell’s contract for three years, through March 2027,” the league said in a statement. The exact compensation Goodell …
Read More »Riley Gaines unimpressed with NCAA president Charlie Baker’s Senate testimony
Former NCAA star swimmer Riley Gaines made clear in a statement on Wednesday that NCAA president Charlie Baker was made aware of her experience while at the 2022 championships and how she felt about having to compete against and change in front of Lia Thomas. Baker was on Capitol Hill …
Read More »Phillies power past D’Backs in NLCS Game 2 behind Kyle Schwarber homers, Aaron Nola pitching
Kyle Schwarber’s tear through the MLB postseason continued Tuesday night as his two home runs helped guide the Philadelphia Phillies to a 10-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. Schwarber hit two home runs off of Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly. It was …
Read More »Colts starting defensive lineman suspended 6 games due to PEDs
Just a few days after it was revealed that Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson will likely miss the rest of the season due to a shoulder injury, it’s the Colts’ defense that has now taken a hit. The NFL suspended starting defensive tackle Grover Stewart six games without pay for …
Read More »Chiefs’ Andy Reid dishes on relationship with Taylor Swift’s father, lauds Patrick Mahomes’ leadership
The Kansas City Chiefs were clicking on all cylinders during their blowout win over the Chicago Bears in Week 3. But Taylor Swift’s appearance at Arrowhead Stadium dominated the headlines. As rumors swirled about Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s possible relationship with Swift, head coach Andy Reid ended his postgame …
Read More »NFL legend Tom Brady now realizes why fans ‘get p—ed off’ watching games
For the first time in 23 years, seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady has been able to enjoy NFL games from the comfort of his couch on a weekly basis. Apparently, the future Pro Football Hall of Famer has developed an appreciation for what NFL fans experience when watching their …
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