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WNBA, Aces file motions seeking dismissal of Dearica Hamby's federal discrimination lawsuit

Last month, Los Angeles Sparks star Dearica Hamby took legal action against the WNBA and the franchise she spent the majority of her professional basketball career with, the Las Vegas Aces. Hamby, who was drafted in the first round by the San Antonio Stars, submitted documentation to the U.S. District Court of Nevada Aug. 12. The Stars relocated to Las …

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NFLPA calls Kyle Van Noy's treatment by Chiefs training staff 'unfortunate' after investigation

The NFL Players Association has said its piece on Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Kyle Van Noy’s complaint about the Kansas City Chiefs’ medical staff, which he called “super unprofessional” in treating his fractured orbital bone in Week 1. Van Noy’s injury came in the NFL’s season opener at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, where the 33-year-old had to leave in …

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Bills blow out Dolphins as Tua Tagovailoa is concussed in Damar Hamlin collision

Damar Hamlin was on the other end of a serious injury in primetime on Thursday night. In a dreadful night for the Miami Dolphins, a 31-10 blowout loss to the Buffalo Bills included a concussion to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in the third quarter. The hit that caused Tagovailoa’s concussion came on a tackle by Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who suffered …

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Stephen Peat, former NHL enforcer with Capitals, dies from injuries following tragic accident

Stephen Peat, a former NHL forward who played four seasons with the Washington Capitals, has died tragically from injuries sustained in an accident two weeks ago. Peat was 44 years old. “The NHL Alumni Association is heartbroken to learn that Stephen Peat has passed away from his injuries after a tragic accident just over two weeks ago,” NHL Alumni said …

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Jaguars to rename stadium 'TrEverBank Stadium' for Trevor Lawrence endorsement deal

The Jacksonville Jaguars stadium will be renamed from EverBank Stadium to “TrEverBank” Stadium this sunday as a part of one of quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s endorsement deals. The temporary change will be made for the Jaguars’ game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday. It is part of Lawrence’s new sponsorship deal with the Jacksonville-based financial services company EverBank, which began last month. …

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Giants' lineman Jermaine Eluemunor blasts fans over 'inhumane' behavior directed at Daniel Jones

The New York Giants’ 2024 regular season got off to a rough start. The Minnesota Vikings visited East Rutherford, New Jersey, for Week 1 and dominated the Giants. After the 28-6 defeat, a group of fans decided to wait for quarterback Daniel Jones to exit the building. Social media videos surfaced showing the fans appearing to call the Giants signal-caller …

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UFC star Israel Adesanya appears to spit on man during road rage incident: ‘I dare you to try me’

UFC star Israel Adesanya was caught on video during a road rage incident, where he appeared to spit at the man who confronted him in New Zealand. Known as “The Last Stylebender” in the Octagon, Adesanya looked like he was in a fighting stance as a man in an all-black outfit confronted him outside his vehicle. During the altercation, Adesanya …

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NFL legend Brett Favre takes 'simple' stance on voters in US elections

Pro Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre waded into the political waters on Wednesday and made his stance clear on who he thinks should be able to vote in American elections. Favre quoted and responded to a post on X from CEO Elon Musk. The billionaire responded to the announcement of a lawsuit filed by the American First Legal Foundation …

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Black national anthem performance set before Chiefs-Ravens game, drawing fierce reaction

Grammy Award-winning artist Tasha Cobbs Leonard was tapped to sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night before the Kansas City Chiefs play the Baltimore Ravens. Cobbs Leonard won the Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance in 2014 and has been the recipient of three Billboard Music Awards over the course of her career. …

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'It's a miracle' 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall survived shooting, coach Kyle Shanahan says

Ricky Pearsall’s NFL dreams came true in April when the San Francisco 49ers called to tell him they had selected him with the 31st pick of the 2024 draft. But a nightmare situation Aug. 31 nearly cost the wide receiver much more than his football career. As the 23-year-old walked alone to his car that day, a 17-year-old suspect allegedly …

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