Despite the University of Illinois dropping its investigation, former star guard Terrence Shannon Jr. has been ordered to stand trial on a rape charge in Kansas. Shannon was suspended from the basketball team in December when he was initially charged, stemming from an alleged incident in September. He was reinstated in January after missing six games after a federal judge …
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Detroit Lions rookie Terrion Arnold is already making quite an impression, even with just one professional practice under his belt. The Lions selected the Alabama cornerback with the 24th overall pick of the NFL Draft a couple weeks ago, and they started rookie minicamp Friday. Arnold already may be the most confident player on the roster. CLICK HERE FOR MORE …
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A Kansas man is facing over 19 years for his involvement in the stealing of a statue of Jackie Robinson from a local park in Wichita. Ricky Alderete, 45, pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary, aggravated criminal damage to property, interference with law enforcement, criminal damage to property, theft, making a false writing and identity theft. The statue was snatched from …
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Former Michigan State University head football coach Mel Tucker is working to keep his divorce proceedings as private as possible, while continuing to pursue a wrongful termination lawsuit against his former employer. Tucker submitted a request to the judge overseeing the proceedings to prevent media scrutiny of his ongoing divorce, the USA Today reported. Tucker’s attorneys filed a motion for …
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American surfing legend Bethany Hamilton has called out officials in California after organizers of a competition in Huntington Beach were told a transgender surfer must be allowed to compete in the women’s division. Hamilton, 32, posted a message on social media Friday about the controversy surrounding the inaugural Huntington Beach Longboard Pro in California this weekend after reports revealed the …
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Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic picked up his third MVP award in four seasons on Wednesday, but not everyone was pleased with the voting results. Shaquille O’Neal was one of them. During an interview with Jokic on “NBA on TNT,” the former Los Angeles Lakers star let everyone know exactly how he felt and who he thought should have won …
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Novak Djokovic was treated for a head injury after he was struck with an aluminum-type bottle after a match at the Italian Open. Djokovic was signing autographs for fans after defeating Corentin Moutet, 6-3, 6-1, when a bottle fell from the stands. The clang of the bottle could be heard after it struck both Djokovic and the ground, and an …
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The NBA has fined Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle $35,000 after he called out the officiating in the first two games of an Eastern Conference semifinal series against the New York Knicks. The NBA announced the fine Friday, citing Carlisle’s remarks after the Pacers’ 130-121 loss to the Knicks Wednesday night. Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle reacts during …
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Luka Doncic was all smiles during his postgame presser on Thursday night after the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder to even the Western Conference semifinals series at one game a piece. That was until he was interrupted by a lewd sound that appeared to be coming from inside the room. Luka Doncic, #77 of the Dallas Mavericks, talks …
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Once his roast was over, Tom Brady didn’t hang around much longer. Top-notch comedians, former teammates and coaches and A-list celebrities were on hand to watch “The Greatest Roast of All Time” over the weekend, in which the seven-time Super Bowl champion was the butt of all the jokes. But once the Netflix special was over, Brady’s time was apparently …
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