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No Set Timetable For Ben Simmons’ Return To Court
There’s still no set timetable when it comes to Ben Simmons’ return to action for the Brooklyn Nets. Simmons, who recently had his request for a trade from the 76ers fulfilled, has yet to play a game…
MoreNovak Djokovic Will Be Allowed To Play In French Open
He’s in. He’s out. Now he’s in again: Following the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, French Open officials say that Novak Djokovic will be allowed to defend his title. The tournament, which is set to be the…
MoreWNBA Star Brittney Griner Doing ‘Ok’ In Extended Detention In Russia
As U.S. officials say they’ve not spoken to Brittney Griner since her arrest in Moscow on February 17 on drug charges, a State Department official said in a statement Thursday, “We insist the Russian government…
MoreBus Carrying University of Southwest’s Golf Teams Crashes Leaving Nine Dead
Nine people were killed, including six student-athletes and a coach from the University of the Southwest golf team, in a head-on collision Tuesday night in Texas. Police officials say a pickup truck crossed traffic on…
MoreSeattle Mariners Say They’re ‘Ready To Transact’
For a team with a playoff drought that’s finally old enough to drink alcohol—in addition to a general manager who said he was “ready to transact”—the Seattle Mariners sure seem to be idle this offseason.…
MoreMatt Olson Signs $168 Million Deal With Braves
On the heels of a trade that sent him from the Oakland A’s to his hometown Atlanta Braves, Matt Olson has signed an eight-year, $168 million contract with his new club. Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos phoned his…
MoreGary Sanchez, Gio Urshela & Josh Donaldson Highlight Yankees-Twins Trade
Perhaps the most polarizing Yankee since Alex Rodriguez, Gary Sanchez is the centerpiece of a stunning trade between the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins. The once highly touted catcher will head to Minnesota with…
MoreUkrainian Biathlete Yevhen Malyshev, 19, Killed Protecting Country
At only 19 years old, former Ukrainian biathlete Yevhen Malyshev was killed while defending his country from the Russian invasion. The specifics of his death haven’t been released, but officials say that he died “serving…
MoreNets Fined $50,000 For Letting Kyrie Irving In Locker Room
The Brooklyn Nets were fined $50,000 Monday for letting Kyrie Irving into their locker room after Sunday’s 110-107 victory over the Knicks, running amok of COVID-19 vaccination rules. Irving had been a spectator (again) at Barclays Center Sunday due…
MoreDeMarcus Lawrence Agrees To New Deal To Stay In Dallas
Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence has agreed to a new three-year deal worth $40 million ($30 million guaranteed) to stay in Dallas. With the deal, Lawrence becomes the first DE to have seven straight seasons…
MoreNCAA Tournament Matchups Announced
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: the NCAA tournament is here and we’re ready for madness! Following Selection Sunday, the matchups are here and everything is sorted out. The 2022 men’s bracket starts…
MoreCeltics'”Big 3″ Reunite For Kevin Garnett’s Jersey Retirement
Time heals all wounds: Real s—. Especially in the New England. Celtics legend Kevin Garnett Sunday saw his jersey retired at TD Garden, and, during the festivities, he called out former “Big 3” colleague Ray…
MoreNaomi Osaka Cries At BNP Paribas Open After Heckler Gets Best Of Her
An unidentified woman Saturday shouting “Naomi, you suck!” brought tennis star Naomi Osaka to tears during a second-round match at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif. During her tilt against Veronika Kudermetova, Osaka stopped the match and…
MoreJerry Jones’ Alleged Lovechild, Alexandra Davis, Says She’s Not Out For ‘Fame Or Fortune’
Lawyers for the 25-year-old congressional aide suing Jerry Jones released a statement Thursday saying she wants a judge to toss out an agreement “that attempts to prohibit her from stating who her real father is.”…
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