Former NFL quarterback and television analyst Mark Sanchez has filed a motion to enter a guilty plea following an October 2025 physical altercation in downtown Indianapolis. Legal representatives for Sanchez and prosecutors submitted a joint motion in Marion Superior Court requesting that the scheduled jury trial be vacated and replaced...
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame a sluggish start to defeat Portugal's Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 at the US Open, advancing to the tournament's third round. Seeded second, Alcaraz entered the Grand Slam event following a four-month layoff due to a wrist injury sustained in April that forced him...
The Las Vegas Raiders announced that thirty-eight-year-old quarterback Kirk Cousins will start the team's regular-season opener against the Miami Dolphins. Head coach Klint Kubiak finalized the decision after consulting with minority owner Tom Brady, positioning the veteran under center to begin the campaign. Fernando Mendoza, selected first overall in the...
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...
