The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced earlier this week that its players at all levels must wear neck guards during tournament play, including the Olympics. The decision comes roughly six weeks after Adam Johnson, a former member of the Pittsburgh Penguins, died after a skate slashed his throat during …
Read More »Gilbert Arenas seems to praise Draymond Green's latest incident: 'Taking care of these Euros one at a time'
One would be hard-pressed to find many supporters of Draymond Green’s actions earlier this week – but there is an ex-NBA star who seemingly does. Green is serving an indefinite suspension after striking Jusuf Nurkic on Tuesday, putting him on the floor. However, Gilbert Arenas, perhaps jokingly, praised Green. “I …
Read More »YouTuber tries to check into Division I college basketball game, escorted out by security
A YouTuber almost successfully subbed into a Division 1 college basketball game, which created some content the two teams playing didn’t like. “Young Mantis,” who has roughly 53,000 subscribers on YouTube, attended an IUPUI Jaguars men’s basketball game against Lindenwood, where he walked over to the scorer’s table near the …
Read More »Michigan university faces discrimination lawsuit from student pursuing gym-teaching career
A former college student who was trying to become a gym teacher sued a Michigan university and alleged he was discriminated against because of his weight and other issues when he was barred from continuing his student-teaching remotely. David Lopez, 44, was in Wayne State University’s physical education kinesiology program …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers 'was just trying to talk s—' when he made Jimmy Kimmel-Epstein link, Pat McAfee says
ESPN host Pat McAfee on Wednesday addressed the controversial remark New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers made when he attached late-night host Jimmy Kimmel’s name to Jeffrey Epstein’s client list during their program this week. Rodgers’ remark prompted Kimmel to offer a fiery response and threatened to get lawyers involved. …
Read More »Ryan Rollins, recently released by Wizards, charged with larceny after allegedly stealing from Target: report
The Washington Wizards released guard Ryan Rollins Monday, and some new information may have played a factor in that decision. The 21-year-old is accused of stealing from a Target store seven times over two months while he was on the Wizards’ roster, according to The Athletic. The alleged incidents occurred …
Read More »Source: Pats' Gronkowski not cleared
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, recovering from multiple offseason surgeries to his back and forearm, has yet to be medically cleared by Dr. James Andrews and is unlikely to play Sunday, a source tells FOX Sports NFL Insider Mike Garafolo. Andrews is serving as an independent physician for …
Read More »Rangers hope home-ice advantage lasts 1 more game as they try to stay alive vs. Capitals
NEW YORK – Forgive the New York Rangers if they have a quiet confidence heading into a must-win game against the Washington Capitals. No, they aren’t too young to understand nor are they loaded with postseason experience. But what they do have seems to be serving them well, at least …
Read More »Bowman optimistic about Hawks despite early ouster
CHICAGO — Almost a year ago, Stan Bowman stood in front the media at the United Center and talked about the many changes he’d be forced to make to his Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks. On Thursday, the Blackhawks’ general manager was right back in the same spot — but …
Read More »Fleury's playoff experience shining through
PITTSBURGH — Final game of a long road trip, first game of a playoff series — it didn’t matter. During defenseman Paul Martin’s six seasons with New Jersey, the Devils were extremely confident of winning a game with Martin Brodeur in goal. Any game. After signing with Pittsburgh this season, …
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