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O.J. Simpson's brain will not be donated to CTE research: report

The remains of O.J. Simpson, who died this week after battling prostate cancer, will be cremated with no plans to donate his brain to the research of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), the New York Post reported Saturday. Malcolm LaVergne, Simpson’s longtime attorney and executor, told the outlet plans for the cremation have been signed off on, but the family gave …

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Controversial MLB umpire ripped after brutal strike calls: 'Fire this guy'

Angel Hernandez has always had one of the worst reputations among MLB umpires, but Friday night, he took it to a whole new level. Hernandez, who umped his first MLB game in 1991, was behind the dish Friday night for a rematch of the 2023 ALCS between AL West rivals the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers. And it wasn’t pretty. …

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Tiger Woods posts his worst Masters score ever, falling out of contention

After comfortably making the Masters cut Friday for a record 24th straight time, Tiger Woods said he had a “good chance” to make a run. But any chance was spoiled early in the third round at Augusta National. The five-time green jacket winner entered the day seven shots back of the lead, and stranger things have happened. CLICK HERE FOR …

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Charles Barkley gives Pelicans' Zion Williamson a lesson on how to fall in the NBA: 'Don’t be stupid'

A potentially scary moment for New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson Thursday night provided a teaching moment for NBA legend Charles Barkley. During Thursday’s broadcast of the Pelicans-Kings game, the “NBA on TNT” crew was discussing what initially looked like a serious injury for Williamson. Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans against the Sacramento Kings during the first half …

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O.J. Simpson estate executor vows to contest $33.5M payout: 'Goldmans get zero, nothing'

Pro Football Hall of Famer O.J. Simpson’s 1995 acquittal for the murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and a friend, Ronald Goldman, became widely known as “The Trial of the Century.” While Simpson was acquitted at his criminal trial, a California civil jury later awarded the families of Nicole and Goldman $33.5 million after a wrongful death lawsuit. Simpson …

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Former Patriot defends Bill Belichick after portrayal in new doc: 'Greatest coach I've ever been around'

Stephon Gilmore is the latest former New England Patriot to speak out against Apple TV’s documentary about the organization’s Super Bowl run. Fittingly called “The Dynasty,” the documentary explores the rise of the Patriots, who won six Super Bowls in a 20-year span behind Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. It gives a behind-the-scenes look at the hard-nosed Belichick, painting him …

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Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield, wife Emily welcome first child: 'Everything we prayed for'

Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Baker Mayfield and his wife Emily made a special announcement Saturday. Baker and Emily are officially first-time parents, welcoming a baby girl, Kova Jade, who was born Tuesday. “Baby girl joined us Tuesday night just before 7:30pm,” Emily wrote in an Instagram story post. “She is truly everything we prayed for, and more. We’re enjoying life …

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Tiki Barber suggests JJ McCarthy’s rising draft stock is a 'smokescreen,' hopes Giants pass: 'Don’t want him'

An injury cut Daniel Jones’ fifth NFL season short. The 2019 first-round draft pick ultimately appeared in six games last season. Jones inked a four-year contract extension in 2023, but the injury and his overall disappointing performances in past seasons have put his future with the New York Giants in question. The quarterback prospects in the upcoming NFL Draft have …

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NFL legend Tom Brady says he was 'winging it' in early days of fatherhood

Tom Brady is one of the greatest NFL players of all time and a proud father of three children. The seven-time Super Bowl winner shares son John “Jack” Edward Thomas with his ex-girlfriend, Bridget Moynahan, and two children with Gisele Bündchen — Benjamin Rein and Vivian Lake. Brady and Bündchen finalized their high-profile divorce in 2022. The 46-year-old recently opened …

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Chiefs' Travis Kelce chugs beer moments before receiving college diploma

Three-time Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce, alongside his now retired brother Jason Kelce, hosted their “New Heights” podcast on Thursday at the University of Cincinnati’s Fifth Third Arena, the longtime home of the Bearcats’ men’s basketball team. The Kelce brothers played college football at Cincinnati. While Travis and Jason previously graduated from Cincinnati, they both missed out on their actual …

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