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Joe Veleno Stomps on Opponent in Dangerous Move
During Saturday’s round-robin game of the men’s world championships, Red Wings forward Joe Veleno stomped on an opponent’s leg during a battle on the boards. He was subsequently suspended for five games by the IIHF. Veleno’s skate landed on Nino Niederreiter right above the ankle where it looked like it hit his shin guard. Niederreiter was not injured from the play and Veleno was not given a
Barry Sanders and Jim Brown were exact opposites on and off the field
Barry Sanders is the greatest runner I’ve ever seen live. His creativity and ability was amazing. One time he got trapped seven yards deep in the back field against the New York Giants and somehow turned it into the most amazing one-yard run in NFL history. He won me over. He could never win over his father William Sanders who told Barry and the entire world that
Detroit Lions: ‘The Herd’ Sparks Debate with Stunning Under-9.5 Win Prediction
Popular sports talk show, "The Herd," with Colin Cowherd, recently stirred the pot in Detroit. Special guest Vic Tafur, senior writer for The Athletic covering the Las Vegas Raiders and the NFL, joined the show to discuss his “Best bets” and aired his predictions for the NFL's upcoming season. When the topic of the Detroit Lions came up, the subheading asked, "Is Detroit getting too much hype?"
Broncos sign XFL star Ben DiNucci to compete behind QB Russell Wilson
That Walmart greeter’s job will have to wait for Ben DiNucci. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and recent XFL star signed a contract with the Denver Broncos on Tuesday. DiNucci made a good impression over the weekend at the team’s rookie minicamp that included five veteran try-out prospects. His only mistake was a high pass that third-round pick Drew Sanders returned for a pick-six. The play happened right in
Minor league host families, once a pillar of pro baseball, phased out by new CBA
PHOENIX (AP) — Long before David Peralta was a veteran outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, he was an 18-year-old kid from Venezuela who didn’t speak much English playing minor league baseball in Johnson City, Tennessee. To call it culture shock would be quite the understatement. “Even little things, like going to the grocery store, were a challenge,” Peralta said. “That’s why it was so great to
DC Joe Barry discusses how Packers’ defense must improve: ‘It starts with me’
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry realizes he must raise his game to get the most out of a defense that didn’t live up to expectations last year. “It starts with me,” Joe Barry said Tuesday. “I have to do better. In order for this group to play better, I have to do better.” Green Bay probably will have to lean
Brad Holmes’ 3 Best Draft Picks So Far
The Lions general manager has only had two draft classes play NFL games. But he’s already earned himself a well-respected reputation in those two years. Hitting on a high first round draft pick doesn’t necessarily make that a great pick. Sometimes that’s the easiest one. But Brad Holmes has hit on first rounders and late round guys. Something any general manager would envy. Here are the best
Barry Larkin, Dubai-based professional baseball league announces first franchise, Mumbai Cobras
"Barry Larkin, Dubai-based professional baseball league announces first franchise, Mumbai Cobras" DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Baseball United, which swung for the sports history fences by establishing the first professional baseball league in the Middle East and South Asia, announced Monday its first franchise, the Mumbai Cobras. The Cobras are the first of four teams to be announced. In the coming weeks, three more will be
Analysis: Wembanyama and Popovich will soon be the NBA’s newest dynamic duo
The NBA’s oldest coach. The NBA’s newest superstar. In an instant, the fortunes of the San Antonio Spurs changed in a big way. Victor Wembanyama is on his way to the NBA, and the coaching wins leader in Gregg Popovich will be waiting for him. The right combination of ping-pong balls — 14, 5, 8 and 2 were the winning ones — gave the Spurs victory in the draft
Jon Rahm looking to add to his big year and facing a big test at PGA Championship
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Jon Rahm watched video of the last PGA Championship at Oak Hill, which would not seem to be of much value considering the restoration work on the East Course, the rain-soaked week in 2013 and the fact that it was in August. Rahm picked up a few details that could serve him or anyone well, particularly the discipline Jason Dufner showed when he got
Detroit Pistons Updated Offseason Outlook
The Detroit Pistons are in a really weird situation. Yes, seriously. After a 2022 season in which the Pistons won 17 games and posted the worst record in the league, fans expect a huge offseason from third-year General Manager Troy Weaver. With the third most money to spend and a top-five draft pick, there are many routes the Pistons could take for the remaining duration of the
Morant takes accountability for latest video, as Silver expresses disappointment
Ja Morant spoke out Tuesday night about his latest troubles, three days after the Memphis guard apparently held a firearm again while being broadcast on social media and was suspended by the Grizzlies from all team activities. He’s also being investigated by the NBA for his actions, two months after the league suspended him for essentially the same thing — displaying a gun on social media. “I know I’ve disappointed a lot
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