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Falcons' Brown pays costs for infant's funeral A Louisville family expressed gratitude toward Atlanta Falcons guard Jamon Brown for helping pay for the funeral expenses for 1-month-old De'Anthony Lee Trice. Police said De'Anthony died last week after his father hit him in a post-video game rage. Brown ...
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NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah reportedly under serious consideration for Jets front-office job Mike Mayock went from the NFL Network's lead draft analyst to Raiders general manager on New Year's Eve, a day after the Raiders and coach Jon Gruden put the finishing touches on a 4-12 season. Five months later, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that ...
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Torres hits 2 of Yanks' 4 HRs, NY tops O's 5-3 to open DH NEW YORK (AP) — Playing a single-admission doubleheader after consecutive rainouts, the Yankees filled the seats with souvenirs before most fans had arrived. Gleyber Torres hit two of New York's four home runs, and the Yankees beat the Baltimore ...
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Retired Beltre not missing baseball 'that much' DALLAS -- Adrian Beltre was afraid of how he was going to feel after announcing his retirement last November, a decision the former third baseman had pretty much reached privately a few months earlier during the season. While at peace after 21 MLB ...
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Sabres' new coach tapped into spirit of fans in Buffalo bars The idea of Ralph Krueger sitting next to an unsuspecting Buffalo Sabres fan in a bar seems, at first glance, remarkable. But it also seems -- for anyone who got an up-close view into Krueger as a coach and person while he guided Team Europe at the World ...
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Bruins veterans know importance of closing series against Hurricanes RALEIGH, N.C. -- The memory of being on the wrong side of history doesn't fade, but it can motivate. Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron never has forgotten what happened against the Philadelphia Flyers in 2010. Neither have defenseman Zdeno Chara, ...
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Vanderbilt's Darius Garland leaves NBA Draft Combine, per report; Lakers, Bulls among teams who could be interested The dust has settled from the lottery and 2019 NBA Draft is beginning to come into focus. The NBA Draft Combine happens this week, but one prospect is leaving prematurely. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Vanderbilt freshman standout Darius ...
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PGA Championship 2019: Why Phil Mickelson signs so many autographs FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — It's half past three on the Wednesday afternoon of the PGA Championship, and Phil Mickelson is signing autographs. He always does this on Wednesday afternoons, but this one is different: It's a major week, and a Long Island major ...
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Ben Powers Has Changed His Steelers Family Into Ravens Fans The family of fourth-round pick Ben Powers didn't root for the Ravens when he was growing up. Powers' grandmother is from Pittsburgh. The entire Powers family pulled for the rival Steelers. But that allegiance instantly changed once the Ravens called ...
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Braves call up top prospect Riley, let go of LHP Biddle ATLANTA (AP) — The Braves are giving another top prospect his shot, recalling Austin Riley from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday after a dominating start in the International League. While normally a third baseman, Riley recently started three straight games ...
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Clemson reserve LB Smith looking to transfer CLEMSON, S.C. -- Clemson Tigers reserve linebacker Shaq Smith is looking to leave the Tigers' football program. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says Smith has placed his name in the NCAA transfer portal with intentions to leave. The 6-foot-2, 250-pound ...
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MESS: Jets fire GM Maccagnan; Gase acting GM NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Maccagnan helped lead the Jets' coaching search this offseason, spent big money in free agency and oversaw the team's draft. Now, stunningly, he's out as New York's general manager. Team chairman and CEO Christopher ...
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Evaluating the Sixers: Where do they go from here? With the 76ers' 2018-19 season finally over, it's time to look at their roster and evaluate how each player fared and what can be expected from each this offseason and beyond. The roster is packed with players who will be free agents this offseason, including ...
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Petacchi quits Giro d'Italia after UCI accuse him of potential doping violation Alessandro Petacchi has left the Giro d'Italia and revealed he has seven days to provide his initial defence, after being notified by the UCI he is under investigation for a 'potential Anti-Doping Rules Violations' for his links to the Operation Aderlass blood ...
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NBA reportedly to shift the start of free agency moratorium period to a more reasonable hour The NBA calendar is going to look a tad different in the near future. According to ESPN's Tim Bontemps, the NBA is expected to move the start of the moratorium from midnight ET on July 1 to 6 p.m. ET on June 30. This would mean that the free agency ...
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Boxer who kissed reporter needs sex harassment counseling before he gets back in the ring, panel rules (CNN) The boxer who kissed a reporter without her consent during a post-match interview won't be able to box again until at least July -- and then, only if he pays a $2,500 fine and seeks sexual harassment counseling, the California State Athletic Commission ...
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2019 Preakness Stakes: Post positions, draw, jockeys and odds Improbable drew the No. 4 post and was made the 5-2 morning-line favorite during Wednesday's draw for Saturday's Preakness at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. A field of 13 was entered for the $1.65 million, Grade 1 Preakness, with post time set for 6:48 ...
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Greinke exits with abdominal tightness, D-backs rout Pirates PHOENIX — Zack Greinke pitched shutout ball into the eighth inning before exiting with abdominal tightness and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed Chris Archer and the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Wednesday. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said ...
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Alabama trustees formally approve Nate Oats' 5-year deal TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — New Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats' contract includes hefty buyouts if he leaves for another job or is fired. University of Alabama trustees Wednesday formally approved Oats' 5-year deal worth $2.45 million annually, though the ...
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FC Dallas face difficult injury picture as they ready for visit to LAFC FRISCO, Texas – For FC Dallas coach Luchi Gonzalez, responding from a three-match winless run is a more complicated task than simply getting his team to play better. As Gonzalez prepares to face LAFC at Banc of California Stadium on Thursday night (10 ...
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New York Daily News trolls Knicks' lottery failure with hilariously perfect Zion backpage Tuesday night was not a good night to be a New York Knicks fan. The Knicks had a 14 percent chance of landing the No. 1 pick — and Zion Williamson along with it — and ended up with the No. 3 pick instead. With the opening of one giant novelty envelope, ...
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Brian Robison runs the gamut as he retires from Vikings Onlookers had a hunch when Vikings defensive end Brian Robison opened Wednesday's retirement news conference with a goal to keep it "short and simple" that the first part may have been slightly disingenuous. Robison was pure "B-Rob" during a nearly ...
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Sean Payton Tweets Photoshopped Picture of Zion Williamson in Saints Uniform Zion Williamson is expected to suit up for the Pelicans next season after New Orleans landed the No. 1 pick in Tuesday's NBA draft lottery. But Sean Payton may want to use Williamson next door at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints head coach ...
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Help at safety could be on the way as Mansfield's Cam'ron Jones transfers from Nebraska to SMU A local talent returning to the Dallas area could soon fill a major need on The Hilltop. The Mustangs' depth in the secondary was tested this spring, both at cornerback and safety. Being thin on the edge was anticipated since the end of the 2018 season, but ...
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Does Iowa State basketball sensation Talen Horton-Tucker have an NBA draft promise? CHIICAGO, Ill. — Talen Horton-Tucker skipping the scrimmage portion of this week's NBA draft combine could be due to a variety of things, including the possibility that there's already some behind-the-scenes draft-choice promises, says one of the most ...
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Beilein: Leaving Michigan for Cavs is 'right thing to do' CHICAGO (AP) — Whether it was the right time to leave Michigan for the Cleveland Cavaliers, John Beilein wasn't sure. One thing he had no doubt about was this: It was the right move to make. Beilein decided it was time to jump to the NBA and see if he can ...
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Lewis Hamilton's team flies F1 car, winning trophy out to terminally ill boy Racecar driver Lewis Hamilton sent a Formula 1 car to a terminally ill young fan who the world champion credits with inspiring his Sunday victory in the Spanish Grand Prix. Right before Hamilton competed in the Barcelona race, he watched a heartwarming ...
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The 49ers are giving Kyle Shanahan everything he needs to succeed Kyle Shanahan is just 10-22 in two seasons as the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers. But going into year three of his tenure, the 49ers are still all-in on him, which is a significant development given their tendency to dump coaches quickly — Jim ...
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Did New York's Lottery Placement Hurt Their Odds of Kevin Durant? By ending up with only the third pick in the NBA Draft, did the Knicks odds at signing Kevin Durant decrease and thus help the LA Clippers? The only way the lottery could have gone worse for the New York Knicks would have been if they got the fourth pick ...
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Bungle: How Rugby Australia mishandled Israel Folau's contract Fresh details have emerged of Rugby Australia's mishandling of Israel Folau's contract negotiations, as the cross-code star awaits a decision on his future in rugby union. According to a Fairfax report, Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle ditched an ...
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Waltzing Matilda: Kerr's leadership lauded as World Cup campaign looms There is a good case for ranking Sam Kerr as Australia's best footballer right now, male or female, and the country's hopes of a first World Cup triumph in France in July rest in no small part upon the prolific striker's shoulders. No Australian player has come ...
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Connor Vanover commits to Arkansas Connor Vanover is leaving California to play for the Arkansas Razorbacks. Vanover, 7-3, 225, announced his commitment to the Hogs via Twitter Wednesday morning, becoming the second public transfer addition for Eric Musselman so far this spring.
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BARNES: Labour peace arrives in CFL by way of a bumpy bargaining road It's obviously far easier to satisfy the needs and wants of nine Canadian Football League franchises than it is to placate hundreds of players looking for respect, especially when it comes in the form of wages and benefits. So there will be unhappy members of ...
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A tearful 5-year-old boy rallies to break board after being cheered on by karate classmates With one karate video, 5-year-old Phoenix Swonger has managed to capture the internet's heart. And for good reason. A video has been making rounds on Twitter showing Phoenix struggle with breaking a wood board at Orlando dojo, Bobby Dixon's ...
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Here's who the Wolves could pick in the NBA Draft We now know the Timberwolves will be picking 11th overall in next month's NBA Draft, following the results of the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday. What exactly they're looking for in a player is an unknown with new President of Basketball Operations Gersson ...
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Just in time for training camp, CFL reaches deal on new contract TORONTO — There's labour peace in the CFL. The league and CFL Players' Association have come to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement. The tentative deal replaces a five-year contract that was set to expire Saturday. Details of the agreement ...
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Ottis Gibson: Don't ask Proteas about past World Cups Just how should the Proteas deal with their chequered history at Cricket World Cups, and that dreaded 'chokers' tag? Well, Gary Kirsten wanted his team to embrace it and talk about the heartbreak of 1992, 1999 and 2003. There were more tears shed in 2015 ...
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'Don't let anyone pigeonhole you' - Sonny Bill Williams celebrates earning his bachelor's degree Sonny Bill Williams has shown he can shine in the academic arena as well as on the footy field after earning a bachelor's degree. Williams took to social media to celebrate his graduation from Otago Polytechnic where he earned a Bachelor of Applied ...
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Ramping it up: How the AFL puts the foot down only when they feel like it So as happenstance would have it, two of the most fascinating things about last weekend's round of AFL happened in the same match, and both involved the same player – Dane Rampe. I think this coincidence is significant, because the AFL's actions after the ...
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Toronto FC reacts to inappropriate comments from Tsubasa Endoh Toronto FC has released a statement about midfielder Tsubasa Endoh concerning some alleged inappropriate comments the third year TFC veteran may have made on Twitter. "We were made aware of an issue with a player that was disappointing and ...
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Rams sign LB Ketner Kupp The Rams added undrafted rookie linebacker Ketner Kupp to their roster just ahead of Phase III of the offseason program in Los Angeles. Ketner, the brother of wide receiver Cooper Kupp, started in 13-of-33 games at both Kupp's alma mater Eastern ...
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