Team USA Blows Out Hungary 108-56 to Reach World Cup Semifinals
Team USA routed Hungary 108-56 in the FIBA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals, setting a tournament assist record and moving within two wins of a fifth straight gold medal.
Jaylen Brown Says He Sees Himself as More Than an Entertainer
Philadelphia 76ers forward Jaylen Brown said in a new Hollywood Reporter interview that he rejects being viewed as just an entertainer, renewing scrutiny of his past comments on flat-earth claims, Kyrie Irving, Kanye West and Stephen A. Smith.
Seahawks Beat Patriots 13-10 After Late Interception Seals Seattle’s Opening Night Win
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 13-10 in the NFL season opener at Lumen Field after cornerback Josh Jobe intercepted Drake Maye in the end zone on the game’s final play.
Stephen A. Smith Defends LSU as SEC Weighed Expelling Program Over Kiffin’s Roster Moves
Stephen A. Smith defended LSU on ESPN’s “First Take” as the SEC reportedly considered voting to expel the program over Lane Kiffin’s recruitment of players who had signed with NFL teams but never made a regular season roster.
Elly De La Cruz’s 105 MPH Relay Throw Nearly Matches MLB’s Fastest Recorded Assist
Reds star Elly De La Cruz threw out a runner at home plate with a 105.3 mph relay throw, the second-fastest outfield assist ever recorded by MLB’s Statcast system, during a loss to the Dodgers.
AEW Brings Special ‘Rebel Heart’ Wrestling Event to Athens to Support Wrestler Battling ALS
AEW is holding a special “Rebel Heart” edition of “Dynamite” at Akins Ford Arena in Athens on Wednesday to support wrestler Tanea Brooks, who is battling ALS.
DK Metcalf Says He Believes in a Hidden Civilization Inside Earth
Steelers receiver DK Metcalf says he believes a hidden civilization exists inside the Earth, pointing to the difficulty of visiting Antarctica as his evidence, and says teammate Aaron Rodgers shares his interest in conspiracy theories.
Radio Host Dan LeBatard Says NFL Broadcast Booths Are Intentionally Whiter Than the League Itself
Radio host Dan LeBatard said NFL broadcast crews are disproportionately white compared to a majority-Black league, and argued the pattern is by design, though studio shows and current rosters present a more mixed picture.
New Book Says Saban Warned Staff About Kiffin’s Bar Behavior in Tuscaloosa
A new book by CBS Sports reporter John Talty claims Nick Saban grew alarmed by Lane Kiffin’s bar-hopping pursuit of women while at Alabama and told staff to intervene, with sources saying the behavior later cost Kiffin a shot at succeeding Saban as head coach.
Federal Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Over Transgender Athletes in California Girls’ Sports
A federal judge dismissed a DOJ lawsuit over California’s policy allowing transgender girls to compete in girls’ sports, a case tied to a Clovis track meet where transgender athlete AB Hernandez placed in three events.
Enes Kanter Freedom Challenges WNBA to Public ‘Peace Summit’ on Transgender Athlete Policy
Enes Kanter Freedom has publicly challenged WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to a Caitlyn Jenner-moderated “peace summit” over the league’s transgender athlete policy, following his disputed draft eligibility ruling and the backlash against Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham.