Before Congress, in a windowless, wood-paneled hearing room, the reigning American League Cy Young winner made an obvious yet enduring point. “The number one thing I get from fans,” David Cone explained to senator Alan Simpson of Wyoming and other assembled elected officials, “is they want their teams to win.” The date was Feb. 15, … Read more
The 2025 Six Nations rugby tournament kicks off this week, here’s how to watch. (REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane) The 2025 Six Nations Rugby Tournament kicks off this week with France hosting Wales in the opening match of the competition. The annual event is held between the national teams of England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy, with … Read more
Justin Tucker has played all 13 of his season in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) Content Warning: This story contains depictions of alleged inappropriate sexual behavior Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker is accused of engaging in inappropriate behavior at four Baltimore-area spas and wellness centers, according to the Baltimore … Read more
Currently with the Miami Heat, the 30-year-old Rozier has previously played for the Charlotte Hornets and Boston Celtics. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images) Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat is the subject of a probe by federal prosecutors into whether he altered his play as part of an illegal sports betting scheme, according to the … Read more
The faces, so young. The ambitions, so grand. The tragedy, beyond scope and only growing. At least 67 people were believed to have been lost Wednesday night when American Airlines Flight 5342 collided with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington D.C. Every one of them is a tragedy, a life gone too … Read more
Jordan Spieth of the United States practices before the start of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am 2025 at Pebble Beach Golf Links, here’s how to watch the tournament when it begins this week. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am begins Thursday with professional and amateur golfers teeing off at both Pebble Beach Golf … Read more
Sam Reinhart scores past Jeremy Swayman in a Jan. 11 Panthers and Bruins matchup. Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The paths of the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers have crossed in the Stanley Cup playoffs in the last two seasons. In 2023, the Panthers barely squeaked into the playoffs but upset the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Bruins in a … Read more
Waiting in the stands at Sphere in Las Vegas during the 2024 NHL Draft was a mixed bag of emotions for Riley Patterson. The 18-year-old — who had his family beside him — says he was excited and nervous waiting for a team to call his name. “You’re just hearing all those teams name off names, and … Read more
Jimmy Butler will be traded very soon, leaving another franchise to recover from his departure. Pat Riley and the Miami Heat will have yet another franchise player exit under disappointing circumstances, and everyone will say Heat Culture lives on. Riley, as the old gunslinger who’s thrived in virtually every era of the NBA, will move … Read more
The Mets assured themselves of a good grade for their offseason the moment they lured Juan Soto away from the Yankees. The only question was how good? The most recent moves — signing Ryne Stanek, A.J. Minter and Jesse Winker — have added much-needed pieces for the bullpen and bench/DH, yet a final grade can’t … Read more