Scottie Scheffler had all charges dropped against him on Wednesday, stemming from his arrest outside Valhalla Golf Club during the PGA Championship earlier this month. Scheffler was detained at 6:01 a.m. ET on May 17 and later charged with second-degree assault of a police officer (a felony), criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding signals from an officer directing traffic. The …
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Chiefs' Isaiah Buggs facing warrants for animal cruelty after allegedly abandoning dogs at rental home: report
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs reportedly has two warrants out for his arrest for alleged animal cruelty in Alabama, according to the Tuscaloosa Patch. The outlet obtained civil documents filed on Wednesday that say police received information March 28 about dogs being left on the back porch of a home rented by Buggs. According to witnesses, Buggs moved …
Read More »Mets place Edwin Diaz on injured list amid putrid stretch with 4 blown saves in May
It appears something physical has been impacting New York Mets struggling closer Edwin Diaz lately, as the team placed him on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right shoulder impingement. Diaz has blown three saves in his last five appearances, and four over his nine outings in May, which is uncharacteristic for the two-time All-Star reliever. Diaz owned a …
Read More »Bronny James officially staying in NBA Draft after weighing college return, negative talk from scouts: agent
When Bronny James declared for the NBA Draft earlier this month, he simultaneously entered the transfer portal, keeping just about every option open. After the son of the NBA’s all-time leading scorer attended the NBA Scouting Combine, he didn’t get much love from scouts. However, ahead of Wednesday’s deadline to opt out of the draft, the duo’s agent, Rich Paul, …
Read More »Rory McIlroy signed divorce papers during tournament he won: report
Rory McIlroy and his wife, Erica Stoll, filed for divorce earlier this month after seven years of marriage, and apparently, it helped him get a win. Reports of the divorce spread during the week of the PGA Championship, but the papers were reportedly signed the week prior. According to the Belfast Telegraph in McIlroy’s home country of Northern Ireland, the …
Read More »Bill Belichick’s son explains why he stayed with Patriots despite father, brother leaving
The regime change for the New England Patriots isn’t entirely without the name Belichick. Bill Belichick, the legendary Patriots head coach, parted ways with the team after over two decades of success, while his son, Steve, shipped out west to become the defensive coordinator for the University of Washington. But there was one Belichick who stayed behind: Brian, who serves …
Read More »Former Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia takes jab at Angel Hernandez following umpire's retirement
One of the more polarizing figures in major league baseball over the past three decades, Angel Hernandez, recently revealed his decision to retire. Hernandez spent the past three decades as an MLB umpire, stirring up some consternation with players along the way. Fans have also taken aim at Hernandez over the years, and the news of his sudden retirement sparked …
Read More »LPGA golfer Lexi Thompson, 29, abruptly announces retirement, citing mental health
Lexi Thompson, one of the most famous female golfers in the world, has decided to call it a career when this season ends at the age of 29. Thompson, a 15-time winner, announced Tuesday this would be her final season of professional golf. Thompson said she has contemplated semi-retirement the last few years and cited mental health as one of …
Read More »Embattled boxer offers to replace Mike Tyson in bout against Jake Paul following medical scare
Boxing great Mike Tyson suffered a health scare on a flight over the weekend, raising concerns about the status of this summer’s heavily anticipated match up against the sport’s newest sensation, Jake Paul. The news prompted embattled boxer Ryan Garcia to offer himself as a potential replacement, despite recent calls for him to quit the sport after he tested positive …
Read More »NBA star Rudy Gobert brushes off criticism of missing playoff game for birth of first child
Rudy Gobert made the decision to miss a playoff game in order to be there for the birth of his first child. The now four-time Defensive Player of the Year missed his Minnesota Timberwolves second-round game against the Denver Nuggets (Minnesota won), and it drew controversy. Much of the controversy came from ex-NBA star Gilbert Arenas, who said that the …
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