The National Football League issued a sudden four-game suspension against a marquee starting quarterback hours before the regular-season opening kickoff. League officials confirmed the disciplinary action stemmed from a personal conduct policy violation following an internal preseason review. Delivered late Thursday evening, the sanction barred the player from team facilities,...
Team USA has experienced significant roster adjustments ahead of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin, following the withdrawals of standout players A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum due to health and injury concerns. Wilson opted out following an extensive workload with the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces, while Plum sustained...
The Athletic concluded that NFL reporter Dianna Russini violated newsroom standards by failing to disclose her relationship with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. The findings, released Thursday, followed a nearly five-month review of Russini’s work after photos of the pair at an Arizona resort emerged publicly in April. Editorial...
Florida International opens its 2026 season Saturday against South Florida in Tampa, with the Panthers entering as underdogs. FIU will play at Raymond James Stadium at 7 p.m. ET, with ESPN+ carrying the game. The Panthers went 7-6 in 2025, became bowl eligible for the first time since 2019 and...
The Miami Marlins navigate a crucial stretch of the National League wild card race while evaluating the development of their top minor-league hitting prospects under President of Baseball Operations Peter Bendix. Entering September 2026, the Major League roster relies on veteran contributors and unexpected depth pieces to maintain contention. Concurrently,...
The proposed forty million pound transfer of United States striker Folarin Balogun from Monaco to Everton collapsed on deadline day. Balogun withdrew from the deal in the final minutes after raising concerns regarding how Everton's medical staff handled his health evaluation during examinations. Monaco sporting director Thiago Scuro revealed details...
Former NFL cornerback and Wake Forest standout Alphonso Smith Jr. died at the age of 40 in a Florida housing community. TMZ first reported his passing, which authorities and reports indicate occurred by suicide on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Hours prior to his death, Smith shared a lengthy message on...
Following a yearlong investigation into salary cap circumvention, the National Basketball Association imposed severe disciplinary penalties on the Los Angeles Clippers, owner Steve Ballmer, and star player Kawhi Leonard. The league concluded that the franchise funneled millions in impermissible endorsement contracts through third-party corporate entities. Consequently, Ballmer received a one-year...
Former Louisiana State University women's basketball player Kate Koval confirmed Wednesday that she left the program due to the university signing 17-year-old Russian center Anna Minaeva. Koval, a junior from Kyiv, Ukraine, announced her departure publicly, stating she is withdrawing from the university and seeking an NCAA waiver to play...
Carlos Queiroz has been re-appointed as Ghana’s head coach, the Ghana Football Association said Wednesday, ending weeks of uncertainty after his previous mandate expired following the 2026 World Cup. The 73-year-old Portuguese coach will begin a new mandate during the next international window, although the GFA has not disclosed its...
