Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson almost rewrote the NFL record books on Sunday when he lined up for a 67-yard field goal to end the first half against the Green Bay Packers. McPherson’s kick banged off the crossbar of the goal post and went through the uprights. Unfortunately, Packers head …
Read More »UK warns Palestinian protest group to stand down after synagogue attack: 'Respect the grief of British Jews'
The United Kingdom’s government and police urged organizers of a planned anti-Israel protest to cancel the event following this week’s deadly synagogue attack, saying demonstrators should “respect the grief of British Jews.” “I know that planned protests over the weekend, just a few days before the anniversary of the October …
Read More »Ravens expect Lamar Jackson to return in Week 8 after fourth straight loss
The Baltimore Ravens are heading into their bye week a shocking 1-5 after losing their fourth straight game, but reinforcements are on the way. Lamar Jackson, who has missed the last two games with a hamstring injury, is expected to return in Week 8 against the Chicago Bears, head coach …
Read More »Deion Sanders faces another blood clot procedure, expects return for Iowa State matchup
Deion Sanders’ health has been a closely followed topic this offseason. In June, reports surfaced that the Pro Football Hall of Famer was sidelined with an unspecified illness. In July, Sanders revealed he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer. During a news conference with his doctors, …
Read More »California volleyball team with trans player stays undefeated in league play, in first place after forfeits
A transgender volleyball player in California has helped lead a girls high school team to an undefeated start in league play and first place after multiple opponents forfeited matches. Jurupa Valley High School’s girls volleyball team improved to 6-0 in league play to cement its place at the top of …
Read More »Broncos' defense shuts down Jets in big London victory
The Denver Broncos’ defense was firing on all cylinders and played a massive role in the team’s 13-11 victory over the New York Jets in London on Sunday. The Broncos held the Jets’ offense to 82 yards on 12 total drives. New York averaged 1.4 yards per play and netted …
Read More »Panthers, Lightning create chaos in bruising preseason finale; NHL doles out punishment
The NHL on Monday doled out punishment after the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning’s rivalry turned up a notch during their final preseason game. Lightning forward Scott Sabourin was suspended for four games and defenseman J.J. Moser was given a two-game ban for their actions in the game on …
Read More »Penn State athletic director explains decision to fire head coach James Franklin: 'I felt it was time'
Penn State Nittany Lions athletic director Pat Kraft made the decision to fire head football coach James Franklin, and he told reporters on Monday that it wasn’t just the three-game losing streak that led to the decision. Franklin’s departure is a shock to college football, as the leader in the …
Read More »Former Doctors Without Borders leader calls group 'accomplices of Hamas' over Gaza war response
Doctors Without Borders, or Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), is an organization that most assume is focused on delivering much needed aid and supplies in harsh environments without bias or favor. However, one of the organization’s former leaders is criticizing how MSF has handled the situation in Gaza, going so far …
Read More »Former Vikings captain speaks out after Minnesota misses Trump admin's deadline to protect girls' sports
Former Minnesota Vikings captain Jack Brewer says he feels his family, figuratively, is being “held hostage” by the North Star State’s Democratic policymakers who continue to enable transgender athletes in girls’ sports. The state did not comply with the Trump administration’s Friday deadline to ban trans athletes from girls’ sports. …
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