Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt signed a contract making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, earning $41 million annually. Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons is expected to surpass this record with his next contract, potentially reaching $45 million or more per year. The Watt contract serves as a benchmark...
Felix Baumgartner, renowned for his 2012 record-breaking jump from the edge of space, died at age 56 in a paragliding accident in Italy. The Austrian daredevil, known as "Fearless Felix," reportedly suffered a medical issue mid-flight near Porto Sant'Elpidio. Mayor Massimiliano Ciarpella expressed condolences, describing Baumgartner as a...
Matt Fitzpatrick, after a period of poor form marked by a coaching and caddie change, is currently co-leading the Open Championship. His struggles, which reached a nadir 122 days prior, stemmed from a slump in his iron game. A new coach, Mark Blackburn, has helped Fitzpatrick regain his...
Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard is returning to the Portland Trail Blazers after a brief stint with the Milwaukee Bucks. Lillard agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract, including a player option and no-trade clause. The move reunites Lillard with the franchise where he spent his first 11...
Pittsburgh Steelers' linebacker T.J. Watt has signed a three-year, $123 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL. The deal includes $108 million in fully guaranteed money, surpassing Myles Garrett's previous record. Watt, a three-time sack leader, avoided a potential holdout, ensuring he remains with...
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a March 2024 multicar crash in Dallas, receiving a 30-day jail sentence and five years' probation. Rice, who was driving at 119 mph, paid over $115,000 in restitution to victims. The sentence includes deferred adjudication,...
Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams, 30, is retiring from the NFL. Williams, the team's first draft pick after their move to Los Angeles, had a career hampered by injuries, including a torn ACL in 2023. Despite two 1,000-yard seasons and a standout 2021 campaign, recurring back problems and the...
Jacob Skov Olesen, Haotong Li, and Matt Fitzpatrick are tied for the lead at the 153rd Open Championship after day one. Olesen, a 2024 Amateur Championship winner, shot a 67, including four birdies and an eagle, at Royal Portrush. Live scoring, blogs, streams, and highlights are available on R&A...
Former minor league baseball player Chase Childers drowned Sunday while rescuing swimmers caught in a rip current off Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Childers, who also served as a police officer, entered the water to assist a group struggling against the strong current. Authorities recovered his body after a...
Eintracht Frankfurt's shrewd acquisition of Hugo Ekitike has proven successful. After a stalled career at PSG, Ekitike joined Frankfurt on loan before signing permanently. He thrived in various tactical formations, initially partnering with Omar Marmoush before adapting to a lone striker role following Marmoush's transfer to Manchester City....
