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John Elway's business partner dies from golf cart fall
Jeff Sperbeck, a longtime friend and business partner of Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway, died Wednesday morning from injuries he sustained in a golf cart accident over the weekend. He was 62. ,The Riverside County (Calif.) coroner confirmed Sperbeck's death in a news release from the sheriff's ...
Top FCS freshman CharMar Brown transfers to Miami
CharMar Brown, who ran for more than 1,100 yards in 2024 for FCS national champion North Dakota State, is transferring to Miami.,The 247Sports transfer portal list was updated with the move Wednesday afternoon.,Brown ran for 1,181 yards and 15 touchdowns. He carried the ball 244 times in 16 games, i...
Ravens pick up option of Kyle Hamilton, decline Tyler Linderbaum
The Baltimore Ravens picked up the fifth-year option on All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton while declining the same commitment to offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum on Wednesday.,General manager Eric DeCosta said he intends for the 2022 first-round picks to continue to wear a Ravens uniform for years to c...
Lynx rookie F Aubrey Griffin to have knee surgery
Minnesota Lynx rookie forward Aubrey Griffin will have arthroscopic surgery on her left knee, the team announced.,Griffin, a third-round pick in the draft earlier this month, will undergo the procedure on Thursday. No timetable for her return was provided.,She capped her six-year stint at UConn with...
Wisconsin transfer Serah Williams commits to UConn
Two-time All-Big Ten forward Serah Williams committed to UConn on Wednesday after three seasons at Wisconsin. ,The 6-foot-4 Williams made her announcement on social media after visiting Storrs, Conn., on Monday. She chose the reigning champion Huskies over LSU and North Carolina. ,<blockquote class=...
Stars oust head coach Lorne Donaldson in his second season
The Chicago Stars FC fired second-year head coach Lorne Donaldson after a 1-5-0 start.,Masaki Hemmi, the first assistant coach, was named interim head coach on Wednesday. Hemmi is the Stars' fifth head coach -- acting or permanent -- since Nov. 22. 2021.,"We are grateful to Lorne Donaldson for the c...
Tyrese Haliburton’s Dad Doesn’t Play in the NBA, Doesn’t Belong on the Court
After the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks in five games, Tyrese Haliburton's dad stole the spotlight when he clashed with Giannis Antetokounmpo on the court....
Trojans recruit Alijah Arenas released from hospital
Southern California hoops recruit Alijah Arenas has been released from the hospital, six days after a fiery car crash.,"We are grateful to share that (he) ... is now resting comfortably under close watch," the family said in a statement released Wednesday.,"While his journey to full recovery is just...
Marlins OF Griffin Conine (shoulder) out for season
Miami Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine is expected to miss the rest of the season following shoulder surgery in Los Angeles on Tuesday.,Conine, 27, will be ready for the start of spring training next year, according to a report from the Miami Herald.,Conine landed on the injured list on April 20 wi...
Report: John Elway driving golf cart when friend injured
Pro Football Hall of Fame member John Elway was driving the golf cart when his former agent fell out and sustained a life-threatening head injury last weekend, TMZ reported Wednesday.,Jeff Sperbeck, 61, a longtime friend and business partner of the legendary Denver Broncos quarterback, is on life su...
The Milwaukee Bucks Are Out, Giannis Antetokounmpo Might Be Next
After yet another first-round exit in the NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks might have to worry about Giannis Antetokounmpo's future....
No Game 7s, No Problem: The NHL Playoffs Are Already Unhinged
Wild comebacks, overtime chaos, and controversial hits, this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs are delivering nonstop drama from the very first round....
Linus Ullmark, Senators post shutout, stay alive vs. Leafs
Linus Ullmark made 29 saves for his first career playoff shutout in the Ottawa Senators' 4-0 win over the host Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.,The Maple Leafs lead the best-of-seven series 3-2, but the Senators have claimed the last...
Sens' Ullmark posts shutout, staves off elimination vs. Maple Leafs
Linus Ullmark made 27 saves for his first career playoff shutout in the Ottawa Senators' 4-0 win over the host Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference best-of-seven first-round playoff series.,The Maple Leafs lead the series 3-2, but the Senators have claimed the l...
Stephon Castle named Rookie of the Year, second straight for Spurs
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle was the runaway winner of the NBA Rookie of the Year award on Tuesday.,Castle is the second straight San Antonio player to win top rookie honors. Victor Wembanyama was the unanimous winner last season.,Castle received 92 of the 100 first-place votes and totaled...
Minus Aaron Ekblad, Panthers look to eliminate Lightning
In a pair of two- and five-minute spans, the Tampa Bay Lightning had their chances of advancing out of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Florida Panthers diminish greatly.,Down 3-1 to their in-state rivals in their best-of-seven series, the Lightning return home in a must-win s...
Reigning champion Panthers look to eliminate Lightning
In a pair of two- and five-minute spans, the Tampa Bay Lightning had their chances of advancing out of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Florida Panthers diminish greatly.,Down 3-1 to their in-state rivals in their best-of-seven series, the Lightning return home in a must-win s...
Tom Wilson, Caps out to finish off Canadiens in Game 5
Washington Capitals rugged forward Tom Wilson has made his mark on the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens, and his head coach wouldn't have it any other way.,Wilson, superstar Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals will look to dispatch the upstart Montreal Canadiens and ad...
Stanley Cup Playoffs Bring Chaos, Not Clarity, Through First 10 Days
Chaos, tight series, and faltering goalies define the first 10 days of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with no clear favorite emerging in the West....
Bill Belichick’s Girlfriend and “Creative Muse” Is Creating Mayhem Instead
Bill Belichick's 24 year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, is doing more harm than help to the reputation of the legendary football coach before his book launch....