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MLB insider says social media, press played role in Ángel Hernández's retirement

Late last month, Ángel Hernández decided to call it a career after over three decades of umpiring. The 62-year-old suddenly retired Monday night, accepting a financial settlement to end his career. Hernández had a reputation as one of the worst umpires — maybe the worst — in baseball. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Home plate umpire Ángel …

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Former NFL star Drew Brees anxious to take another stab at broadcasting: 'Come get me'

Drew Brees’ impressive NFL career came to an end after the 2020 season. He spent the next NFL season working as a color analyst. Brees worked in the booth alongside NBC’s play-by-play announcer, Mike Tirico, for a pair of games during his stint at the network. He also worked on Notre Dame football games and appeared in the studio and …

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Stephen A. Smith reacts to Trump's guilty verdict, says it 'all points to civil war'

Donald Trump became the first former president to be a convicted felon on Thursday. The 45th president, and presumed Republican nominee this year, was found guilty of all 34 counts he faced in his hush money trial. Despite the guilty verdict, Trump and his supporters remain strong, but that may lead to discourse in the country, says ESPN’s Stephen A. …

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Radio host offers apology to Mets pitcher after learning of son's chronic illness

Just about every radio show in New York went after Jorge López Thursday. However, perhaps the most popular radio host in the city — and the country — walked back his criticism of the New York Mets pitcher after learning about a “serious situation” in the pitcher’s personal life. López launched his glove into the stands after being ejected Wednesday, …

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Boy Scouts are turning a scenic Virginia river a cloudy brown, locals say: ‘Smother the life out of the river’

A Boy Scouts camp is facing a community of upset Virginians for flooding a scenic river with sediment, coloring it a cloudy brown and driving away anglers, kayakers and swimmers, two locals described to Fox News Digital. Every fall, the National Capital Area Council of the Boy Scouts drains Lake Merriweather, causing sediment to flow into the Maury River in …

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ESPN 's–t on' Jeff Van Gundy by laying him off at inopportune time, brother Stan says

Despite not coaching since 2007, Jeff Van Gundy was constantly in the rumor mill for plenty of open positions – all while he was a color commentator for ESPN. Well, ESPN quietly laid off the former Knicks and Rockets head coach before this NBA season started, and his brother Stan, who is also a head coach turned analyst on TNT, …

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Former NBA coach Stan Van Gundy reveals wife’s cause of death nearly a year after unexpected passing

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. Nearly a year after the unexpected death of his wife, former NBA head coach Stan Van Gundy opened up about the grieving process and revealed her cause of death was suicide. Van Gundy, who last …

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'Little Mermaid,' 'Aladdin' director says Disney needs 'course correction' away from pushing political message

Legendary Disney filmmaker John Musker called out The Walt Disney Company for putting political messages ahead of story in its recent films. Musker, who co-directed some of the studio’s most popular films in recent decades, like “The Little Mermaid,” “Aladdin” and “Moana,” commented on the state of Disney in a recent interview, saying the company needs to steer away from …

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Dolly Parton unveils exciting new Dollywood attraction this Memorial Day weekend

Country music legend Dolly Parton is unveiling an exciting new attraction at her Dollywood theme park this Memorial Day weekend that takes visitors on a journey through her life. “The Dolly Parton Experience,” a new interactive museum in Tennessee, opened Friday. It showcases the most memorable moments in the musical icon’s career and life and her legendary wardrobe. “I’ve been …

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Parents to Disney: we’re breaking up – it’s not us, it’s you

Once upon a time, the magical world of Disney was a refuge for parents, a reliable friend who entertained children and taught a few life lessons, not to be confused with the sometimes-disturbing forays into sex education that today masquerade as a plot line. Forget those happy little songs, heroes, heroines and talking animals, the House of Mouse decideddark, edgy …

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