WWE RAW (August 11, 2025) featured CM Punk addressing his loss of the World Heavyweight Championship to Seth Rollins, leading to a tag team match pitting Punk and LA Knight against Rollins' allies, Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker. Other key events included AJ Styles and Dragon Lee facing Dominik...
Hawaii real estate investor Kevin Hayes and broker Tomoko Matsumoto are suing Shohei Ohtani and his agent, Nez Balelo, for allegedly causing their dismissal from a $240 million luxury housing development. The lawsuit claims Balelo leveraged Ohtani's celebrity status to demand concessions and ultimately get Hayes and Matsumoto fired...
The Nevada Supreme Court ruled the NFL's arbitration clause unenforceable in Jon Gruden's case, a decision his lawyers celebrated as vindicating his reputation. The NFL hasn't commented but may appeal to the US Supreme Court. If the appeal fails, discovery will begin, potentially leading to a settlement. Gruden,...
Alabama has named Ty Simpson as its starting quarterback for the 2025 season, beating out Austin Mack and Keelon Russell. Coach Kalen DeBoer praised Simpson's accuracy and ability to throw a catchable ball. Simpson, a former five-star recruit, has patiently waited his turn, choosing to stay at Alabama despite...
Week 1 of the NFL preseason saw several notable performances. Jets' Justin Fields and Giants' Jaxson Dart impressed, while Jaguars kicker Cam Little kicked a 70-yard field goal. The Chiefs' offensive line, bolstered by rookie Josh Simmons, showed improvement. The Packers struggled offensively, and the Patriots had...
Texas Longhorns claim the No. 1 spot in the AP preseason college football poll for the first time in school history, edging out Penn State. Arch Manning's debut as starting quarterback fuels high expectations for the Longhorns, who face a challenging opening game against No. 3 Ohio State. ...
MLB umpire Jen Pawol, the league's first female plate umpire, had a successful debut. In Sunday's game, her accuracy rate for balls and strikes was 92.72%, slightly below the league average of 94.23%. While her ball accuracy was slightly below average, her strike accuracy matched the average. ...
Jen Pawol made history as the first female umpire in Major League Baseball, officiating a game between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins. After years in minor leagues and facing numerous challenges, Pawol's perseverance paid off. Her accomplishment marks a significant step for women in baseball, though she...
The Associated Press (AP) will release its preseason Top 25 college football rankings today at noon ET. This marks the continuation of a tradition dating back to 1936, making the AP the longest-running ranker of college football teams. A live blog will accompany the release, offering analysis, a...
After 20 years administering the AP Top 25 college football poll, the author now joins the voting panel. The decision wasn't easy, as they previously preferred objectivity. Their voting strategy involved using multiple computer ranking systems to create a composite, considering factors like returning starters and quarterback experience....
