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Yankees executive's wife identified as woman who died after tree crushed vehicle during New York rainstorm

A New York woman who died after her vehicle was struck by a tree during a rainstorm on Wednesday night has been identified as the wife of a New York Yankees executive. Catherine “Cathy” Tusiani was identified as the woman whose vehicle was crushed by a tree while driving north on Route 128 in Armonk, New York. She was 50 …

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LaVar Ball pins blame on 'roody-poo workouts' and 'raggedy shoes' for sons' injuries

LaVar Ball emphatically defended his sons in a recent interview as Lonzo and LaMelo’s seasons were ended due to injuries. Lonzo Ball was traded to the Chicago Bulls from the New Orleans Pelicans before the start of the 2021-22 season. He played 35 games for the Bulls, but knee injuries forced him to miss the entirety of last season and …

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Saudi Arabia to host WTA Finals with record prize money for the next three years

Saudi Arabia will host the Women’s Tennis Association finals the next three years, beginning this fall under an agreement with the Saudi Tennis Federation that will offer record prize money, the WTA announced Thursday. The season-ending championship will be held in Riyadh from Nov. 2-9 and will offer participants a record $15.25 million in prize money, a 70% increase from …

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Rashee Rice's lawyer urges media to look at receiver's 'entire body of work' after Dallas car crash

The latest development in Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice’s car wreck in Dallas last weekend places him in the driver’s seat of a Lamborghini SUV involved in the collision. Rice’s lawyer, Royce West, told reporters at a news conference Thursday his client admitted to Dallas Police he was involved in the car crash. “Mr. Rice acknowledged that he …

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Tiger Woods abstaining from sex to remain laser focused for Masters: report

Tiger Woods will play in the 2024 Masters, and his preparation includes abstaining from sex, according to a friend. “He’s focused,” the friend told the New York Post. “He’s working really hard in the gym. He’s eating right. He’s even eliminated sex. “He does that now when he’s preparing — no sex until the tournament is over. He doesn’t want …

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NASCAR fines Xfinity Series driver Joey Gase for throwing bumper at another car after wreck

Joey Gase was fined by NASCAR after throwing his rear bumper at a fellow driver’s car during Saturday’s ToyotaCare 250 Xfinity Series race. NASCAR officials announced Wednesday Gase would be fined $5,000 for his actions, which violated safety rules. Gase, racing in his No. 35 Chevrolet, had his vehicle turned around on Lap 174 and was sent into the wall. …

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Residents in New York's capital dunk on Rebecca Lobo over remark about Albany: 'Unnecessarily harsh'

Residents in New York’s capital city came to its defense on Tuesday after WNBA legend Rebecca Lobo took a swipe at Albany during Monday night’s Elite Eight game between Iowa and LSU. Lobo, who played for the WNBA’s New York Liberty during her pro career and starred at UConn in college, joked with fellow ESPN broadcaster Ryan Ruocco there wasn’t …

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Ex-NFL star Shawne Merriman talks upcoming Lights Out Xtreme Fighting card, promotion's increased exposure

Former NFL star Shawne Merriman parlayed a solid playing career with the San Diego Chargers and the Buffalo Bills into a growing mixed martial arts business with Lights Out Xtreme Fighting (LXF). On Saturday, the MMA promotion will host Lights Out Xtreme Fighting 15 in Long Beach, California, with 18 fights on the card. Danny Ramirez and Richie Palomino will …

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LeBron James: Bronny has 'tough decisions' to make amid transfer rumors

It sure looks like Bronny James is going to transfer from USC. A report late Tuesday night said LeBron’s son is headed to the transfer portal after one season with the Trojans. James’ expected departure from the Trojans comes after Andy Enfield, the team’s head coach, took the same job at SMU. Enfield had been USC’s head coach 11 seasons. …

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Derek Carr has 'gone downhill' since Jon Gruden left Raiders, former NFL GM says

Derek Carr nearly got the New Orleans Saints back to the playoffs in 2023 in his first season as their starting quarterback after spending nine years with the Las Vegas Raiders. But in the days since the Raiders parted ways with head coach Jon Gruden over a leaked email scandal, the team’s former general manager Mike Mayock hasn’t been impressed. …

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