uSports.org https://usports.org/ Sports News & Views Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:08:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Most-Infamous Athlete Mugshots: Dennis Rodman Charged With Battering Carmen Electra In ’99 https://usports.org/most-infamous-athlete-mugshots-dennis-rodman-charged-with-battering-carmen-electra-in-99/ https://usports.org/most-infamous-athlete-mugshots-dennis-rodman-charged-with-battering-carmen-electra-in-99/#respond Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:08:37 +0000 https://usports.org/?p=212960 Dennis Rodman's mugshot (Image: Miami Beach Police)
On November 5, 1999, former NBA star Dennis Rodman was arrested and charged with simple battery. Rodman was at the Bentley Hotel in Miami when people reported screaming and arguing from his hotel room. Police found Rodman with scratches on his arm and a ripped shirt, and his ex-wife, Carmen Electra, was also in the […]

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On November 5, 1999, former NBA star Dennis Rodman was arrested and charged with simple battery.

Rodman was at the Bentley Hotel in Miami when people reported screaming and arguing from his hotel room. Police found Rodman with scratches on his arm and a ripped shirt, and his ex-wife, Carmen Electra, was also in the room with a cut on her lip and foot, along with multiple bruises.

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Both Rodman and Electra were arrested and charged with simple battery. The charges were later dropped because neither party wanted to pursue the case, and there was insufficient evidence to further the prosecution.

During Rodman’s collegiate career, he initially attended Cooke County College before transferring to Southeastern Oklahoma State University due to academic reasons.

Despite playing at the NAIA level, Rodman was dominant, which prompted him to enter the 1986 NBA Draft, where he was selected No. 27 by the Detroit Pistons.

Rodman played 14 seasons in the NBA, where he won five championships, two NBA Defensive Player of the Year awards, and was an eight-time NBA All-Defensive Team selection. He was also a two-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA Third Team selection.

In the NBA, Rodman was renowned for his exceptional rebounding ability. He led the league in rebounding for seven consecutive seasons from 1992 to 1998.

Rodman retired during the 1999-2000 season to pursue other interests. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011.

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Football Coach Travis Turner, Wanted By Police On Child Porn Charges, Disappears https://usports.org/football-coach-travis-turner-wanted-by-police-on-child-porn-charges-disappears/ https://usports.org/football-coach-travis-turner-wanted-by-police-on-child-porn-charges-disappears/#respond Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:48:23 +0000 https://usports.org/?p=215313 Football coach Travis Turner (Image: YouTube)
A search is underway for Travis Turner, a Virginia high school football coach, who disappeared on November 20. Days after Turner disappeared, police announced that Turner is wanted for five counts of child pornography and five counts of soliciting a minor using a computer. >SLIDESHOW: MOST INFAMOUS SPORTS MUGSHOTS & THE STORIES BEHIND THEM! State […]

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A search is underway for Travis Turner, a Virginia high school football coach, who disappeared on November 20.

Days after Turner disappeared, police announced that Turner is wanted for five counts of child pornography and five counts of soliciting a minor using a computer.

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State police said agents were sent to Turner’s house last week as part of an investigation, but while police were en route, they were notified that Turner was not there.

According to the Virginia State Police website, a missing persons bulletin was issued for Turner, who disappeared from Wise County.

On November 22, authorities announced that an active search for the coach was underway.

The family’s lawyer said that Turner was last seen leaving his home with a gun.

“It is the family’s prayer that Travis is safe and will have the opportunity to defend himself in a court of law,” the lawyer said.

A staff member for the Wise County School was placed on leave, according to district officials.

On Facebook, the United States Marshals Service announced that it will offer a $5,000 reward for information on Turner.

Turner and the Union High School team were undefeated this season, which left the community wondering why he disappeared.

The football team is currently in the state’s semifinals. The game will be on December 6 against the Glenvar High School football team.

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Giants’ Younghoe Koo Epic Whiff On Kick Symbolic Of Giants’ Woes https://usports.org/giants-younghoe-koo-epic-whiff-on-kick-symbolic-of-giants-woes/ https://usports.org/giants-younghoe-koo-epic-whiff-on-kick-symbolic-of-giants-woes/#respond Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:38:09 +0000 https://usports.org/?p=215321 Giants' Younghoe Koo (Image: Giants)
In a Monday night matchup between the Giants and the Patriots, Younghoe Koo had one of the most bizarre missteps you’ll see from an NFL kicker. After a strong opening for the Patriots, a stretch that included another special-teams blunder by the Giants, when Marcus Jones returned a punt 94 yards for a touchdown, the […]

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In a Monday night matchup between the Giants and the Patriots, Younghoe Koo had one of the most bizarre missteps you’ll see from an NFL kicker.

After a strong opening for the Patriots, a stretch that included another special-teams blunder by the Giants, when Marcus Jones returned a punt 94 yards for a touchdown, the Giants finally got a massive stop on defense, hoping to put an end to New England’s 17–0 run.

They were unable to find the end zone on the following drive and had to settle for a 47-yard field goal attempt from Koo. But when Koo stepped up to kick, instead of sending the ball through the uprights, he drove his foot directly into the ground, kicking dirt instead of leather.

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It appeared he stepped too far forward with his left foot, throwing off the rhythm of the entire attempt. As a result, holder and punter Jamie Gillan was tackled, leading to a sack and a turnover on downs.

It didn’t get better from there. After the whiffed kick, the Patriots drove down the field and scored yet another touchdown to make it 24–7. On the ensuing return, Gunner Olszewski was drilled by Patriots linebacker Christian Ellis, forcing a fumble. Still, Jaxson Dart and the Giants managed to string together a few solid drives and put 15 points on the board.

The Giants’ early woes were too much to overcome, though, as they ultimately lost 33–15. There were still a few silver linings. With Jaxson Dart finally out of the concussion protocol, the Giants were able to get their quarterback back on the field. Dart also took a big shot during the game, getting hit as he approached the sideline and flipping into the air.

Looking ahead, the schedule doesn’t look too daunting for the Giants, as they face the Commanders and Vikings in their next two matchups. Both teams have had their share of quarterback struggles this year and, as a result, have had trouble winning games, making these contests winnable for New York. However, the Giants have already been eliminated from playoff contention, rendering the outcomes of those games largely moot.

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Most-Infamous Athlete Mugshots: MLB MVP Josh Hamilton Arrested For Smashing Windshield In ’05 https://usports.org/most-infamous-athlete-mugshots-mlb-mvp-josh-hamilton-arrested-for-smashing-windshield-in-05/ https://usports.org/most-infamous-athlete-mugshots-mlb-mvp-josh-hamilton-arrested-for-smashing-windshield-in-05/#respond Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:17:48 +0000 https://usports.org/?p=212964 Josh Hamilton's mugshot (Image: Tarrant County Sheriff's Department)
In May 2005, former MLB MVP Josh Hamilton was arrested and charged with misdemeanor property damage after he smashed his friend’s windshield on his truck. Hamilton never went to trial for the incident, but the Tampa Bay Rays removed Hamilton from its 40-man roster and placed him on the restricted list. >SLIDESHOW: MOST INFAMOUS SPORTS […]

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In May 2005, former MLB MVP Josh Hamilton was arrested and charged with misdemeanor property damage after he smashed his friend’s windshield on his truck.

Hamilton never went to trial for the incident, but the Tampa Bay Rays removed Hamilton from its 40-man roster and placed him on the restricted list.

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Hamilton was selected first overall by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 1999 MLB Draft, where he was viewed as a generational prospect.

During Hamilton’s early career, he struggled with drug and alcohol addiction, which resulted in his getting suspended by the MLB and missing multiple seasons. From 2003 to 2005, Hamilton was out of the league due to his addictions, and many believed his career was over.

Hamilton got clean and played with the Cincinnati Reds in 2007. After the 2007 season, Hamilton was traded to the Texas Rangers, where he showed why he was the number one pick in the draft.

With the Rangers, Hamilton was a five-time All-Star, won three Silver Slugger Awards, and won the American League MVP in 2010. Hamilton also helped the team appear in two World Series in 2010 and 2011.

Hamilton signed a lucrative contract with the Los Angeles Angels before the 2013 season, but his production declined due to injuries.

In 2017, Hamilton retired from the MLB, despite his last game having been played on October 4, 2015. In 2019, Hamilton was inducted into the Texas Rangers’ Hall of Fame.

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Lions ‘In A Bit Of A Hole’ After Latest Loss, Head Coach Dan Campbell Says https://usports.org/lions-in-a-bit-of-a-hole-after-latest-loss-head-coach-dan-campbell-says/ https://usports.org/lions-in-a-bit-of-a-hole-after-latest-loss-head-coach-dan-campbell-says/#respond Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:02:34 +0000 https://usports.org/?p=215318 DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 02: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions looks on during the second half of a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on November 02, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)
Despite entering the 2025 season as one of the favorites to compete in the NFC, the Detroit Lions currently sit on the wrong side of the playoff line with five games remaining. The team lost for the third time in November, dropping a home game to division rivals, the Green Bay Packers, 31-24. The loss […]

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 02: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions looks on during the second half of a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on November 02, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

Despite entering the 2025 season as one of the favorites to compete in the NFC, the Detroit Lions currently sit on the wrong side of the playoff line with five games remaining.

The team lost for the third time in November, dropping a home game to division rivals, the Green Bay Packers, 31-24.

The loss puts the Lions third in the NFC North, two games behind the Chicago Bears. After the weekend, Detroit sits below the playoff line with a 7-5 record. On Monday, ESPN gave the Lions a 44% chance of making the postseason.

Head coach Dan Campbell is aware of the team’s recent slump but remains determined to make a final push into the playoffs.

“We dug ourselves a little bit of a hole,” he said after Thursday’s loss. “That’s the bottom line. We are in a little bit of a hole. But that’s just what it is. There’s nothing more than that. So all we got to do is worry about cleaning up this and then getting to the next game and finding a way to win the next one in front of us.”

Under Campbell, the Lions won back-to-back NFC North titles in 2023 and 2024. Last season, the team finished with its best regular-season record (15-2) in franchise history but lost in the Divisional round against the Washington Commanders.

The Lions’ next game is a home clash with the hot Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.

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Colts’ Daniel Jones Battles Through Injury As Team Form Worsens https://usports.org/colts-daniel-jones-battles-through-injury-as-team-form-worsens/ https://usports.org/colts-daniel-jones-battles-through-injury-as-team-form-worsens/#respond Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:53:43 +0000 https://usports.org/?p=215310 INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 12: Daniel Jones #17 of the Indianapolis Colts looks to pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter in the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
The Indianapolis Colts suffered their third defeat in four games on Sunday, losing 20-16 to the Houston Texans, dropping three places in the AFC standings. Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported last week that quarterback Daniel Jones is currently battling through a fractured fibula injury. He completed 51.9% of his passing attempts during the […]

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 12: Daniel Jones #17 of the Indianapolis Colts looks to pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter in the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

The Indianapolis Colts suffered their third defeat in four games on Sunday, losing 20-16 to the Houston Texans, dropping three places in the AFC standings.

Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported last week that quarterback Daniel Jones is currently battling through a fractured fibula injury. He completed 51.9% of his passing attempts during the loss amid Houston’s aggressive rush.

The loss puts the Colts, who began the season 7-1 and now have an 8-4 record and no longer lead the AFC South, with five games remaining.

Jones said he felt fine on the field despite the reported injury.

“[It] felt good today,” he said after Sunday’s game. “I think it’ll continue to improve week to week.”

The team’s offense scored 16 points against the Texans, its lowest total of the season. Before Sunday, the Colts scored 20 or more points in every match, with 30 or more seven times.

With Jones seemingly not fully fit, Indianapolis will host division leaders, the Jacksonville Jaguars, next Sunday. A win would push either side as the sole leader as the final stretch of the season begins.

“Putting your head down and going back to work,” Jones said on how the team can escape its current skid. “And making sure that I’m doing everything I need to do to put the team in a position to win games.”

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Most-Infamous Sports Mugshots: Bengals’ Star Chad Johnson Arrested For Headbutting Wife In ’12 https://usports.org/most-infamous-sports-mugshots-bengals-star-chad-johnson-arrested-for-headbutting-wife-in-12/ https://usports.org/most-infamous-sports-mugshots-bengals-star-chad-johnson-arrested-for-headbutting-wife-in-12/#respond Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:17:56 +0000 https://usports.org/?p=213018 Chad Johnson's mugshot (Broward County Sheriff's Office)
On August 11, 2012, former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson, better known as Chad Ochocinco, was arrested and charged with domestic battery. Johnson got into an altercation with his wife at the time, which resulted in him allegedly head-butting her. He was taken into custody and later released on a $2,500 bond. >SLIDESHOW: MOST INFAMOUS […]

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On August 11, 2012, former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson, better known as Chad Ochocinco, was arrested and charged with domestic battery.

Johnson got into an altercation with his wife at the time, which resulted in him allegedly head-butting her. He was taken into custody and later released on a $2,500 bond.

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Johnson pleaded no contest to the charge and received one year of probation.

The Cincinnati Bengals selected Johnson in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played 11 seasons in the NFL, was a three-time All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowl selection, and led the NFL in receiving yards in 2006.

Johnson held the record for the most receiving yards in a single season for the Cincinnati Bengals from the 2006-07 season until 2021, when Ja’Marr Chase broke the record.

Johnson retired from the NFL in 2012, but he had a brief stint in the CFL with the Montreal Alouettes.

In 2023, the Bengals inducted Johnson into their Ring of Honor.

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Joe Burrow Shines In Bengals Return, Snaps Four Games Losing Streak https://usports.org/joe-burrow-shines-in-bengals-return-snaps-four-games-losing-streak/ https://usports.org/joe-burrow-shines-in-bengals-return-snaps-four-games-losing-streak/#respond Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:41:02 +0000 https://usports.org/?p=215299 CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 12: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals jogs off the field after beating the Minnesota Vikings 27-24 in overtime of the Cincinnati Bengals against the Minnesota Vikings at Paul Brown Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow made his return for the first time since September in the team’s Thanksgiving clash against the Baltimore Ravens. His response? Two touchdowns and over 250 passing yards as the Bengals took home a 32-14 victory and snapped a four-game losing streak. Burrow, who was playing in only his third game […]

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CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 12: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals jogs off the field after beating the Minnesota Vikings 27-24 in overtime of the Cincinnati Bengals against the Minnesota Vikings at Paul Brown Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow made his return for the first time since September in the team’s Thanksgiving clash against the Baltimore Ravens.

His response? Two touchdowns and over 250 passing yards as the Bengals took home a 32-14 victory and snapped a four-game losing streak.

Burrow, who was playing in only his third game of the season after suffering a toe injury in Week 2’s win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, went 24 for 46 in completions during the victory.

“[It] hasn’t been easy on me through six years from a lot of different angles, but I’ve worked really hard to put myself in a position to be back out there,” Burrow said after the game. “And a lot of people around me have done the same.”

Following Burrow’s long-term injury, the Bengals acquired veteran quarterback Joe Flacco in hopes of keeping the team in playoff contention. Flacco went 1-5 as starting quarterback but recorded 13 passing touchdowns and only four interceptions.

Defensively, however, the Bengals’ defense suffered. At the start of this weekend, the team ranked last in the NFL with defensive yards per game (410) and touchdowns allowed (45). Since Week 3, the Bengals have given up 331 points and allowed 25 points or more in every game, leading up to the win against the Ravens.

Cincinnati will play five more games to close out the 2025 regular season. Burrow looks to help the Bengals finish the year strong after a long journey to recovery.

“There’s no better feeling than that, putting in work for a long time and going out and it paying off,” he said.

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Chiefs Must ‘Win Every Game Now,’ Mahomes Says As Playoff Hopes In Jeopardy https://usports.org/chiefs-must-win-every-game-now-mahomes-says-as-playoff-hopes-in-jeopardy/ https://usports.org/chiefs-must-win-every-game-now-mahomes-says-as-playoff-hopes-in-jeopardy/#respond Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:31:39 +0000 https://usports.org/?p=215297 JACKSONVILLE, FL - AUGUST 10: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs screams prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
It’s been an uncharacteristic season for the Kansas City Chiefs, who are in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014. Their postseason chances took another hit on Thanksgiving after a 31-28 loss against the Dallas Cowboys, putting Andy Reid‘s side 6-6 with five games remaining. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who threw four […]

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - AUGUST 10: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs screams prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

It’s been an uncharacteristic season for the Kansas City Chiefs, who are in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014.

Their postseason chances took another hit on Thanksgiving after a 31-28 loss against the Dallas Cowboys, putting Andy Reid‘s side 6-6 with five games remaining.

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who threw four touchdowns during the loss, says the equation is simple if the Chiefs want to make the playoffs: win.

“You’ve got to win every game now and hope that’s enough,” Mahomes said after the game.

Thursday’s defeat was the Chiefs’ sixth one-score loss this season. It’s a stark contrast to their 2024 record, where the team went 11-0 in those situations.

Kansas City started the game on the front foot, racing to a 14-7 lead in the first quarter after touchdowns from wide receiver Rashee Rice and tight end Travis Kelce. However, the Cowboys responded by scoring 13 unanswered points through the following two quarters.

The Chiefs retook the lead early in the fourth quarter from another touchdown by Rice. But Dallas responded again by scoring a touchdown and field goal, putting the game out of reach for Reid’s side.

After reaching at least the AFC Championship in the past seven seasons, the Chiefs are currently on the outside looking in as of Sunday. Their remaining games are all against AFC opponents, including matches against division rivals Los Angeles Chargers, Denver Broncos and the Las Vegas Raiders.

“We’re going to play a lot of good football teams coming up,” Mahomes said. “If we’re going to make the playoffs, we’re going to have to win them all. That’s got to be the mindset when we step into the building when we get back.”

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Haiti Has Qualified For The World Cup, But Its Fans Are Banned From Traveling To U.S. Under Trump Policies https://usports.org/haiti-has-qualified-for-the-world-cup-but-its-fans-are-banned-from-traveling-to-u-s-under-trump-policies/ https://usports.org/haiti-has-qualified-for-the-world-cup-but-its-fans-are-banned-from-traveling-to-u-s-under-trump-policies/#respond Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:03:32 +0000 https://usports.org/?p=215246 AL KHOR, QATAR - DECEMBER 14: Kylian Mbappe of France looks on during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi final match between France and Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium on December 14, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
The Haitian National Team has qualified for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada, but the U.S. has a travel bans against the island nation. Haiti qualified for the first time since 1974 According to the White House, Haitian soccer fans will not receive any notable exceptions […]

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AL KHOR, QATAR - DECEMBER 14: Kylian Mbappe of France looks on during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi final match between France and Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium on December 14, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

The Haitian National Team has qualified for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada, but the U.S. has a travel bans against the island nation.

Haiti qualified for the first time since 1974

According to the White House, Haitian soccer fans will not receive any notable exceptions that would allow them to enter the United States.

This comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order in June stating that the restriction of these foreign nationals will be in place to protect the United States from public safety threats.

Haiti joins Iran as the second country to qualify for the World Cup, where fans are banned from entering.

Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, had previously stated that “fans from all over the world will be welcome.”

The State Department mentioned that fans may submit visa applications and schedule interviews to attend the games.

The State Department said, “Fans may be ineligible for visa issuance or admission to the United States.”

Specific match days and locations will be drawn on December 5, in Washington, D.C.

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Chargers’ Kimani Vidal Is Great Nephew Of Baseball Hall Of Famer Hank Aaron https://usports.org/chargers-kimani-vidal-is-great-nephew-of-baseball-hall-of-famer-hank-aaron/ https://usports.org/chargers-kimani-vidal-is-great-nephew-of-baseball-hall-of-famer-hank-aaron/#respond Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:50:11 +0000 https://usports.org/?p=215255 INGLEWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 23: Kimani Vidal #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers exits the field after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium on October 23, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal brings more to the field than his emerging NFL talent. During a recent Sunday night broadcast, commentator Mike Tirico mentioned a surprising piece of his background: Vidal is the great-nephew of legendary baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron. The revelation immediately drew interest amongst the Sunday Night Football […]

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INGLEWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 23: Kimani Vidal #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers exits the field after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium on October 23, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal brings more to the field than his emerging NFL talent.

During a recent Sunday night broadcast, commentator Mike Tirico mentioned a surprising piece of his background: Vidal is the great-nephew of legendary baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron. The revelation immediately drew interest amongst the Sunday Night Football crowd.

The Chargers promoted Vidal from the practice squad to the active roster in 2025, giving him his first meaningful opportunities at the professional level. At 5-foot-8 and 215 pounds, he runs with power and balance, traits that have blended well within the team’s offensive scheme. Coaches have highlighted his toughness and instincts, both of which have helped him adjust quickly to the NFL.

Vidal’s family story adds another layer to his rise. Aaron, who hit 755 home runs and held baseball’s career record for decades, remains one of the most revered figures in sports history. Athletic ability also runs through Vidal’s immediate family, as his father, Kwame Vidal, played running back at Florida A&M. Though Kimani’s career has taken him to football rather than baseball, the connection to Aaron reflects a lineage rooted in competitive excellence.

After being drafted in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Vidal showed up in Los Angeles with a good resume from Troy University. He developed into one of the program’s most productive backs, ending his college career with 4,010 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns. During the 2023 season, he was awarded the Sun Belt’s Offensive Player of the Year award for both his consistency and his power back nature, showing out for himself as a potential valuable asset for this year’s Chargers roster. 

Family relationships in pro sports aren’t uncommon. NBA stars Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady, for example, learned they were cousins after both reached the league. While Vidal’s tie to Aaron is more distant, it remains a meaningful part of his personal story.

Since joining the active roster, Vidal has rushed for over 400 rushing yards in his first eight games. As he continues to carve out a role with the Chargers, his emerging career now carries the added depth of a historic family connection spanning two major sports.

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Davis Mills Stays Undefeated As Texans Starter In Victory Over Bills https://usports.org/davis-mills-stays-undefeated-as-texans-starter-in-victory-over-bills/ https://usports.org/davis-mills-stays-undefeated-as-texans-starter-in-victory-over-bills/#respond Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:36:25 +0000 https://usports.org/?p=215257 HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 19: Davis Mills #10 of the Houston Texans looks to pass in the second half during the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
Davis Mills had not started an NFL game in a while heading into the 2025 season. Two full seasons to be exact. After being drafted by the Houston Texans in 2021, Mills started the majority of matches for the following two seasons. In 2023, the team named him the backup quarterback to first-round pick C.J. […]

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 19: Davis Mills #10 of the Houston Texans looks to pass in the second half during the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)

Davis Mills had not started an NFL game in a while heading into the 2025 season. Two full seasons to be exact.

After being drafted by the Houston Texans in 2021, Mills started the majority of matches for the following two seasons. In 2023, the team named him the backup quarterback to first-round pick C.J. Stroud.

But earlier this month, Mills got his chance when he started in a victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. And he hasn’t stopped since.

Mills started his third straight game on Thursday as he led the Texans to a third consecutive victory, defeating the Buffalo Bills 23-19 to keep the team’s playoff hopes alive.

The 27-year-old completed 53.3% of his passes during the win. He also threw 153 passing yards and recorded two touchdowns.

Mills is filling in for Stroud, who suffered a concussion in a loss against the Denver Broncos on Nov. 2. But despite his 3-0 record as a starter, Mills is aware of his place on the team.

“C.J.’s the starter for this team,” he said after Thursday’s win. “I’m just doing everything I can to bring my best foot forward every day, make everyone else around me better and try to provide and play my role to my best ability when I get thrown in there.”

The Texans will face the Indianapolis Colts next Sunday with a chance to close the gap on the AFC South leaders.

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Tyrese Maxey Leading 76ers To Promising Start To Season https://usports.org/tyrese-maxey-leading-76ers-to-promising-start-to-season/ https://usports.org/tyrese-maxey-leading-76ers-to-promising-start-to-season/#respond Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:54:27 +0000 https://usports.org/?p=215259 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 30: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 30, 2024 in New York City. The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks 112-106 in overtime. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey is having quite the start to the season. After 16 games played, the 25-year-old is having his highest points per game since joining the league in 2020. He’s averaging 33.4 points per game while also averaging his best field goal percentage (47.3%) since the 2022-23 campaign. In the 76ers’ victory […]

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 30: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 30, 2024 in New York City. The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks 112-106 in overtime. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey is having quite the start to the season.

After 16 games played, the 25-year-old is having his highest points per game since joining the league in 2020. He’s averaging 33.4 points per game while also averaging his best field goal percentage (47.3%) since the 2022-23 campaign.

In the 76ers’ victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, Maxey recorded a career-high 54 points as he led the team to its ninth win of the season. The guard also tallied nine assists and five rebounds during the overtime win.

Maxey followed his career night with another big performance three days later against the Miami Heat. He led the team with 27 points and notched six assists, but it wasn’t enough for a tenth victory as the Heat won 127-117.

Out of the 16 games played for the team this season, only two of them have seen Maxey record less than 25 points. But even in those two games, he tallied over 20 points.

The 76ers are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2024-25 campaign. The team finished 13th in the Eastern Conference with a 24-58 record, its fewest wins since the 2016-17 season.

Maxey will look to continue his strong form in the upcoming week, where the 76ers will play two NBA Cup games. Philadelphia will host the Orlando Magic on Tuesday before facing the Brooklyn Nets on the road on Friday.

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Hornets’ LaMelo Ball Downplays Trade Rumors: ‘It’s False Info’ https://usports.org/hornets-lamelo-ball-downplays-trade-rumors-its-false-info/ https://usports.org/hornets-lamelo-ball-downplays-trade-rumors-its-false-info/#respond Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:50:44 +0000 https://usports.org/?p=215251 SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - FEBRUARY 22: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets celebrates a play during a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on February 22, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball responded to rumors surrounding his future in North Carolina. The 24-year-old was reportedly open for a trade on Thursday following frustration within the team, according to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. However, Ball responded to the rumor by posting a clown emoji on social media. On Friday, he spoke […]

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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - FEBRUARY 22: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets celebrates a play during a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on February 22, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball responded to rumors surrounding his future in North Carolina.

The 24-year-old was reportedly open for a trade on Thursday following frustration within the team, according to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. However, Ball responded to the rumor by posting a clown emoji on social media.

On Friday, he spoke to reporters and dismissed the report.

“He never heard that come from me,” Ball said. “Source is not from me, so it’s false info. Got to let him know. I really don’t like commenting back on stuff, but when it gets too big, you’ve got to say something.”

Ball is beginning his sixth season with the Hornets. He is averaging 21.2 points per game after 10 matches, where he’s been nursing an ankle injury. Charlotte is enduring another difficult start to the season, beginning the 2025-26 campaign 4-12 entering Sunday.

Since Ball’s arrival, the Hornets have yet to make the playoffs and have finished with fewer than 30 wins in the last three seasons. In Ball’s first two years, Charlotte twice finished 10th but lost both times in the play-in tournament.

“I love being here,” Ball said. “I ain’t saying nothing, I’m just trying to win. That’s what we’re going to keep doing.”

The Hornets will play two home NBA Cup games this upcoming week: first against the New York Knicks on Wednesday and then against the Chicago Bulls on Friday.

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Buss Brothers Fired From Lakers’ Front Office Duties https://usports.org/buss-brothers-fired-from-lakers-front-office-duties/ https://usports.org/buss-brothers-fired-from-lakers-front-office-duties/#respond Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:33:12 +0000 https://usports.org/?p=215248 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 10: LeBron James #23 and Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers talk during the third quarter of a game against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena on February 10, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
The Los Angeles Lakers fired team executives Joey and Jesse Buss with immediate effect, ESPN reported on Thursday. Joey Buss worked as an alternate governor and vice president of research and development. Jesse Buss’ position was assistant general manager. The brothers both worked with the Lakers organization throughout the past decade. “We are extremely honored […]

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 10: LeBron James #23 and Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers talk during the third quarter of a game against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena on February 10, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Lakers fired team executives Joey and Jesse Buss with immediate effect, ESPN reported on Thursday.

Joey Buss worked as an alternate governor and vice president of research and development. Jesse Buss’ position was assistant general manager. The brothers both worked with the Lakers organization throughout the past decade.

“We are extremely honored to have been part of this organization for the last 20 seasons,” the brothers said to ESPN. “Thank you to Laker Nation for embracing our family every step of the way. We wish things could be different with the way our time ended with the team. At times like this, we wish we could ask our Dad what he would think about it all.”

Jesse and Joey’s firings came a month after the NBA Board of Governors approved Mark Walter‘s purchase of a majority stake in the franchise, valued at $10 billion. Walter is also the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have won three World Series championships in the past six seasons.

Jesse and Joey’s father, Jerry Buss, bought the Lakers in 1979. During his reign as owner, the team won 10 NBA titles and featured talent such as Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. When Jerry died in 2013, his daughter Jeanie Buss took over and is currently the team’s primary team governor.

The firings also signal movement in the front office and scouting positions following the change in ownership.

The Lakers, who sit third in the Western Conference with an 11-4 record, visit the Utah Jazz on Sunday night.

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After Guardians Pitchers Emmanuel Clase & Luis Ortiz Are Charged In Pitch-Rigging Scheme, New Questions About Sports Betting Surface https://usports.org/after-guardians-pitchers-emmanuel-clase-luis-ortiz-are-charged-in-pitch-rigging-scheme-new-questions-about-sports-betting-surface/ https://usports.org/after-guardians-pitchers-emmanuel-clase-luis-ortiz-are-charged-in-pitch-rigging-scheme-new-questions-about-sports-betting-surface/#respond Sat, 22 Nov 2025 22:21:27 +0000 https://usports.org/?p=215197 Cleveland Guardians' Luis Ortiz (Image: Guardians)
Last Sunday, Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted on federal charges accusing them of accepting bribes to rig individual pitches in Major League Baseball games. The indictment, unveiled in federal court in Brooklyn, alleges that Clase and Ortiz conspired with a group of bettors who placed wagers on specific pitching outcomes, […]

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Last Sunday, Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted on federal charges accusing them of accepting bribes to rig individual pitches in Major League Baseball games.

The indictment, unveiled in federal court in Brooklyn, alleges that Clase and Ortiz conspired with a group of bettors who placed wagers on specific pitching outcomes, including pitch type, pitch speed, and whether a pitch would be a strike or a ball. Prosecutors say the two pitchers were paid to manipulate these results during live games, feeding insider information to their conspirators.

The league said in a statement, “MLB contacted federal law enforcement at the outset of its investigation and has fully cooperated throughout the process. We are aware of the indictment and today’s arrest, and our investigation is ongoing.”

The Guardians also went on record stating that they will cooperate with law enforcement and Major League Baseball with their investigation moving forward.

Federal prosecutors allege that the group involved in the scheme earned substantial winnings from the manipulated pitches. The players are now facing a series of charges, including wire fraud conspiracy, honest-services fraud, money laundering and a bribery-related conspiracy to influence sporting events. Each charge carries a possible sentence of up to 20 years behind bars.

While each charge carries up to 20 years in prison, each pitcher faces up to 65 total years in prison as a result of the charges. This scandal comes about just weeks after the arrests of NBA players Terry Rozier and Damon Jones over similar betting-related issues, giving out insider info to their co-conspirators who profited off of bets such as taking the under on points for Rozier back in 2023, a game where he only played just under 10 minutes and then went out due to injury. 

The defendant’s attorneys have denied these charges. “Emmanuel Clase has devoted his life to baseball and doing everything in his power to help his team win,” the closer’s attorney told CBS Sports. Ortiz has also denied all allegations against him and claimed he “has never, and would never, improperly influence a game – not for anyone and not for anything.”

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Braves Sign Mauricio Dubon, Trade Nick Allen To Astros https://usports.org/braves-sign-mauricio-dubon-trade-nick-allen-to-astros/ https://usports.org/braves-sign-mauricio-dubon-trade-nick-allen-to-astros/#respond Sat, 22 Nov 2025 21:45:49 +0000 https://usports.org/?p=215239 Mauricio Dubon (Image: MLB)
The Atlanta Braves signed utility player Mauricio Dubon from the Houston Astros on Wednesday in exchange for shortstop Nick Allen. The two-time Golden Glove will join the Braves on a one-year, $6.1 million contract. Allen will join the Texas ball club after spending one year in Atlanta. The shortstop played 135 games during the 2025 […]

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The Atlanta Braves signed utility player Mauricio Dubon from the Houston Astros on Wednesday in exchange for shortstop Nick Allen.

The two-time Golden Glove will join the Braves on a one-year, $6.1 million contract.

Allen will join the Texas ball club after spending one year in Atlanta. The shortstop played 135 games during the 2025 campaign, where he recorded a career-high number of hits (82).

Dubon spent the last four seasons with the Astros, helping the team win the 2022 World Series. Last season, the 31-year-old hit seven home runs and batted 0.241. He won his first Golden Glove in 2023 and claimed his second last season.

Prior to joining the Astros, he featured for the San Francisco Giants and had a brief stint with the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Braves missed the playoffs in 2025, snapping a seven-year streak of postseason appearances. They’ll be looking to bounce back in 2026 with the new edition of Dubon and the re-signing of closer Raisel Iglesias on Wednesday. Iglesias signed a new one-year deal with the team after spending the last three and a half seasons in Atlanta.

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Texans’ Joe Mixon To Miss Remainder Of Season https://usports.org/texans-joe-mixon-to-miss-remainder-of-season/ https://usports.org/texans-joe-mixon-to-miss-remainder-of-season/#respond Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:49:48 +0000 https://usports.org/?p=215229 Texans' Joe Mixon (Image: Texans)
The Houston Texans defeated the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night, keeping its playoffs hopes alive. But Texans fans still might feel disappointment despite improving to 6-5 on the year. That’s because running back Joe Mixon is not expected to return to the field this season for Houston, according to Ian Rapoport from the NFL Network. […]

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The Houston Texans defeated the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night, keeping its playoffs hopes alive. But Texans fans still might feel disappointment despite improving to 6-5 on the year.

That’s because running back Joe Mixon is not expected to return to the field this season for Houston, according to Ian Rapoport from the NFL Network.

The 29-year-old is currently dealing with a foot injury, which caused him to not participate in the Texans’ training camp. The team put Mixon on the non-football injury list and has not taken part of a non-restrictive practice with the media or a game since the Texans’ 23-14 loss against the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2024 AFC Divisional round.

In 2024, Mixon rushed over 1,000 yards and scored 11 touchdowns in his first season with the Texans. Prior to arriving in Houston, he spent seven straight seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, leading the team to a Super Bowl appearance in the 2021 campaign.

In his place, running backs Nick Chubb and Woody Marks are rising to the challenge. Chubb has recorded 419 rushing yards in 11 games. Marks, meanwhile, rushed 348 yards in his 11 games and posted 74 rushing yards in Thursday’s win against the Bills.

The victory keeps the Texans in the hunt for the playoffs, who now just sit one spot outside the Wild Card picture. Houston goes back on the road on Nov. 30 to face the AFC South leaders Indianapolis Colts.

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Alex Wright To Sign 3-Year, $33 Million Extension With Browns https://usports.org/alex-wright-to-sign-3-year-33-million-extension-with-browns/ https://usports.org/alex-wright-to-sign-3-year-33-million-extension-with-browns/#respond Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:07:27 +0000 https://usports.org/?p=215227 Browns' Alex Wright (Image: NFL)
Cleveland Browns defensive end Alex Wright reached an agreement with the team on a three-year, $33 million extension, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday. The contract extension will also include a $21 million guarantee. The deal comes as the defensive end was expected to enter unrestricted free agency next offseason. The 25-year-old is playing […]

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Cleveland Browns defensive end Alex Wright reached an agreement with the team on a three-year, $33 million extension, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday.

The contract extension will also include a $21 million guarantee. The deal comes as the defensive end was expected to enter unrestricted free agency next offseason.

The 25-year-old is playing in his fourth season in Cleveland but is currently nursing a quad injury suffered against the New York Jets on Nov. 9. In his nine games played this season, Wright recorded three sacks and one forced fumble.

The Browns will travel to face the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday afternoon. Both teams enter the weekend with a 2-8 record.

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Jalen Hurts Not Concerned About Reported Team Frustration https://usports.org/jalen-hurts-not-concerned-about-reported-team-frustration/ https://usports.org/jalen-hurts-not-concerned-about-reported-team-frustration/#respond Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:41:30 +0000 https://usports.org/?p=215225 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 21: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts prior to a game against the New York Giants in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 21, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts says he’s not too worried about recent rumors of frustration within the team with his performances. The Eagles lead the NFC East division with an 8-2 record as November comes to a close. However, Nick Sirianni‘s side has recently struggled on offense, scoring just 26 points and two touchdowns in […]

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 21: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts prior to a game against the New York Giants in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 21, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts says he’s not too worried about recent rumors of frustration within the team with his performances.

The Eagles lead the NFC East division with an 8-2 record as November comes to a close. However, Nick Sirianni‘s side has recently struggled on offense, scoring just 26 points and two touchdowns in victories over the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions.

The team is averaging 300.1 total yards per game, ranking 25th in the league. Philadelphia also sits in the bottom five in the NFL in terms of passing yards per game, posting 184.9 yards per game.

Last week, Diana Russini from The Athletic reported lingering discontent within the Eagles camp regarding Hurts’ performances. The report said offensive players were irritated by the quarterback’s passing in tight windows and handling of zone coverage.

“I guess I get a lot of attention when things are going well and when things are not going so well,” Hurts said on Wednesday. “I never run away from holding myself accountable, and I think that’s exactly what I’ve taken the approach of doing.”

The Super Bowl LIX MVP is averaging a 66.9% completion rate in 2025, which is slightly below his 2024 average in the regular season (68.7%). As a team, the Eagles’ rushing offense has slumped this season, rushing 115.2 yards per game. It’s a far cry from their 2024 average (179.3 per game), which ranked second in the league.

Despite the recent struggles, Hurts is not surprised by the outside noise and remains focused on the team.

“This is kind of the nature of the position,” he said. “But I put my energy and my focus on trying to go out there and do my best and trying to learn, trying to build, trying to take in the things that I can try and improve.”

Hurts and the Eagles will face their division rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, on Sunday afternoon in Texas.

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