Rhea Ripley and Becky Lynch heated up a chilly Lincoln Financial Field Saturday night to start WrestleMania 40 with the women’s world championship on the line. Ripley and Lynch put on a classic match for the Philadelphia fans. It started with Lynch narrating excerpts from her book, “The Man: Not Your Average Girl,” before she entered the ring. Motionless in …
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Colorado's Deion Sanders issues stern warning after learning of players' lackadaisical approach to academics
The Deion Sanders-led Colorado Buffaloes took the college football world by storm last season. The Buffaloes had a disappointing finish to the season but have added several notable players to the roster over the past few months and will enter the 2024 campaign with high expectations. While Sanders is working to make sure the team is fully prepared for the …
Read More »Falcons' Kirk Cousins says getting Kyle Pitts' jersey number would've cost ‘several hundred thousand’ dollars
Kirk Cousins revealed in his introductory press conference with the Atlanta Falcons last month that tight end Kyle Pitts joked that he was willing to hand off the No. 8 jersey if it meant he would be targeted more. And the former Minnesota Vikings quarterback would’ve happily made that exchange if it hadn’t been for the NFL. Atlanta Falcons quarterback …
Read More »WrestleMania 40 Night 2 preview: Cody Rhodes clashes with Roman Reigns for WWE Undisputed Universal Title
WrestleMania Night 2 is on deck after an electrifying Night 1. It was epic to say the least. Roman Reigns and The Rock were the big winners of Night 1, scoring a victory over Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. Reigns will set the record for most WrestleMania main events in history. But it will be far from the only major …
Read More »WrestleMania 40: Eagles greats Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson help Rey Mysterio and Andrade win match
Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce and former teammate Lane Johnson are used to protecting the backside of their quarterback. On Saturday, they were called upon to do it again. Kelce and Johnson got involved in Rey Mysterio and Andrade’s match against Dominik Mysterio and Santos Escobar. The two burly men came through the crowd wearing Eagles masks and interfered in …
Read More »WrestleMania 40 Night 1 preview: The Rock makes in-ring return for crucial tag-team match
WrestleMania 40 descends on Philadelphia beginning on Saturday night in what’s expected to be the biggest WWE premium live event in the company’s history. WrestleMania will take place at Lincoln Financial Field – the home of the Philadelphia Eagles. The weather is supposed to be cleared up after rain swamped the Northeast for much of the week. WWE’s chief content …
Read More »Bizarre snowstorm showers over Pirates' home opener vs Orioles at PNC Park
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ home opener against the Baltimore Orioles saw a bit of inclement weather on Friday afternoon – and we’re not talking rain. An all-out snowstorm broke out on the Allegheny River, as PNC Park looked like a winter wonderland in the middle of spring. The scene was wild to see, as baseball is obviously not supposed to be …
Read More »49ers punter Mitch Wishnowsky boots football into water at Giants' home opener
San Francisco 49ers punter Mitch Wishnowsky was on hand for the Giants opening day festivities at Oracle Park. Special guests typically throw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Major League Baseball game, but Mishnowsky opted to do something he routinely does during NFL games, punt a football. Mishnowsky then knocked the ceremonial “first punt” over the ballpark’s outfield wall …
Read More »NXT Stand & Deliver 2024: Trick Williams ends Carmelo Hayes feud; Roxanne Perez regains championship
Trick Williams and Roxanne Perez came up with victories in big spots at NXT’s Stand & Deliver Saturday afternoon, hours before Night 1 of WrestleMania 40. Williams’ feud with Carmelo Hayes culminated in a main event match at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. As soon as Williams walked through the curtain on his way down the stage, it seemed …
Read More »Yankees’ Gleyber Torres continues on with batting practice moment 4.8 magnitude earthquake strikes
Mother nature is trying her best to disrupt the New York Yankees. New York City residents were rattled late Friday morning when a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the east coast near Lebanon, New Jersey. Social media erupted with reports of feeling the effects of the earthquake, including in parts of Connecticut, Pennsylvania and other surrounding areas. Fans walk to the …
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