Before the first pitch at Camden Yards to kick off the 2024 MLB season, the Baltimore Orioles honored the Maryland Transportation Authority for its quick response after the cargo ship crash that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The vessel struck the Baltimore bridge, named after the man who wrote America’s national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” March 26. Two bodies …
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Cincinnati Reds infielder Elly De La Cruz is starting off the 2024 MLB season on a high note. In an 8-2 win over the Washington Nationals, De La Cruz, 22, became the youngest Reds player to start on opening day since 2009. Just a day earlier, the young infielder made headlines for giving a press conference entirely in English. Elly …
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Perhaps the biggest upset in the first round of the men’s NCAA Tournament was No. 14 Oakland University taking down No. 3 Kentucky. And while Jack Gohlke got all the love in that game with his insane 3-point shooting to score 32 points, forward Trey Townsend led the team with 12 rebounds while draining 17 points for a double-double in …
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The Philadelphia 76ers appeared to have the right to be angered at NBA officials after Wednesday night’s 108-107 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Sixers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. was attempting to drive on Clippers star Paul George with a few seconds left in the game. Oubre went up for a shot over George but missed. It appeared George had …
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A bill introduced last week will seek reparations for the families of those who were displaced from their homes after Dodger Stadium was built on the land. Dodger Stadium opened in Chavez Ravine in 1962, and it is the third-oldest MLB stadium, behind only Fenway Park and Wrigley Field. When it opened, though, around 1,800 families, most of whom were …
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The NFL’s relationship with streaming platforms is once again in the National Radio Hall of Famer and ESPN contributor Chris “Mad Dog” Russo’s crosshairs. During one of his routine appearances on ESPN’s “First Take,” Russo unleashed on the league’s decision to place its historic game in São Paulo, Brazil, on the Peacock streaming service. The season opening game is scheduled …
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Hughes Norton, Tiger Woods’ first agent, is ready to spill on a grudge he’s had since he was fired decades ago by the golf superstar. As Woods broke into professional golf at the ripe age of 20 in 1996, Norton was there to assist him, especially when it came to endorsements. He was key in getting deals for Woods with …
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After Bud Light began an ad campaign featuring transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney and sending a can of Bud Light decorated with Mulvaney’s face to the influencer, the historic brand was canceled by many consumers. Late last month, parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev said revenue in the U.S. market declined by 9.5% in 2023 and dropped by 17.3% in the fourth quarter …
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The latest raid on the home of rapper and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs has crossed into the sports world. A former Syracuse basketball player, who is accused of working as a “mule” for Combs, was arrested on Monday in Miami on drug charges. Brendan Paul, 25, was charged with possession of cocaine and possession of a controlled substance. The suit …
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American soccer great Alexi Lalas questioned NBC News’ decision to drop former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel from its network after only a few days. The decision came following backlash from on-air talent like Rachel Maddow, Chuck Todd and others. Lalas wondered why it wasn’t up to the staff to “publicly destroy her on air” if she was truly as “deplorable” …
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