A former Jacksonville Jaguars employee was sentenced to 220 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material and hacking the jumbotron at the team’s stadium. The team hired Samuel Thompson, of St. Augustine, in 2013 as a contractor to consult on the design and installation of their new video board network and later to operate the jumbotron on gamedays, …
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Brock Purdy has allowed the San Francisco 49ers to do some pretty amazing stuff both on the field and with their roster. But “Mr. Irrelevant” will soon get his payday, and 49ers CEO Jed York has no problem with that. Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after running for a first down in the fourth quarter of …
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MLB Opening Day is here. Many cities hosting the occasion take the opportunity to hold tailgates, parades and parties for fans before and sometimes even after the game. If the team you’re a fan of is traveling for opening day this year, many bars and restaurants in the team’s home city host watch parties of the big game for fans …
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The new documentary on the New England Patriots dynasty has garnered some viral moments on social media, including Aaron Hernandez’s presence with the team. Hernandez, of course, was well on his way to becoming one of the best tight ends in the NFL until he was arrested and eventually found guilty of murder. Hernandez killed himself in jail in 2017 …
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The BIG3 made a massive offer to Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark for her to join the league as she plays in the WNBA later this year, the organization’s co-founder Ice Cube said Wednesday. The league, which has featured NBA and WNBA legends in a 3-on-3 format, offered Clark a $5 million deal to play eight regular-season games and …
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NCAA President Charlie Baker is doing his part to crack down on “sports betting issues,” urging state lawmakers Wednesday to ban prop betting on college athletics. Amid a wave of gambling issues at both the collegiate and pro levels, Baker released a statement on social media urging states to ban prop betting, wagers placed on individual players’ statistical performances during …
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Tennis icon Martina Navratilova has been a major proponent of fairness in women’s sports and on Tuesday spoke out again against transgender athletes competing in the female space. Navratilova responded to posts about transgender women competing in an Australian soccer league. The Flying Bats FC, the club in question, won the Beryl Ackroyd Cup. The team also received a check …
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The Kansas City Chiefs are mourning the loss of one of their own after announcing that former cheerleader Krystal “Krissy” Anderson died shortly after giving birth to her daughter last week. She was 40. The Chiefs Cheer team shared the heartbreaking news on social media last week. Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders perform during the Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs …
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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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