Hitting birdie putts is what every U.S. Women’s Open golfer is trying to do this week, but Isi Gabsa had a different experience with a birdie on the 12th hole during her first round from Lancester Country Club. Gabsa teed up on the par-3 12th hole hoping to get in good position to lower her score, which sat at 2-over …
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MLB legend Darryl Strawberry discusses recovery after heart attack: 'We only got one shot at this life'
Three-time World Series champion Darryl Strawberry had a massive heart attack in March and said his heart rate was at 40% at the time of his hospitalization. Strawberry credited his wife Tracy for encouraging him to go to the emergency room after he experienced chest pains. “You just never know. If it wasn’t for my lovely wife rushing me to …
Read More »Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook's contract extension includes unique, horse-driven incentive
John Cook has been a staple in the women’s college volleyball world for more than two decades. He recently landed a contract extension that ties him to the Nebraska Cornhuskers for the foreseeable future. The deal includes a considerable salary bump, but it also comes with a unique incentive. Some of the funds in the contract will be dedicated to …
Read More »First person with MS to play in the NBA shares his inspiring message: 'Make the most of it'
Multiple sclerosis is a life-changing diagnosis for one million people who are affected in the U.S. — but for a professional athlete, its physical limitations can seem particularly challenging. Chris Wright, 34, the first person with MS to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA), has been living with the disorder since his 2012 diagnosis. For World MS Day on …
Read More »Rams' Stetson Bennett confirms absence during rookie year was mental health-related
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett has returned to the team after taking a year off to deal with his mental health, he confirmed to reporters after practice this week. The former Georgia star, who won back-to-back national championships with the Bulldogs before being drafted by the Rams in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL draft, was back on …
Read More »NFL legend Peyton Manning throws cold water on idea he wants to own, run franchise
Peyton Manning retired from the NFL in 2016. He has remained close to football in the years since, acting as an ambassador for the two franchises he won a Super Bowl with — the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos. He has also spent the past few seasons working alongside his brother, Eli Manning. The Manning brothers co-host “ManningCast,” which …
Read More »Charges against Scottie Scheffler in PGA Championship arrest dismissed
The charges against 10-time PGA Tour winner Scottie Scheffler were dismissed on Wednesday, nearly two weeks after he was arrested just before the second round of the PGA Championship in Kentucky. Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell addressed the court and filed a motion to have all charges against the two-time major winner dismissed after finding in the prosecutor’s investigation that …
Read More »Caitlin Clark’s record night not enough for Fever in loss to Sparks: ‘Hard to win basketball games like that’
The Indiana Fever are the only one-win team in the WNBA after they suffered an 88-82 loss on Tuesday night to the Los Angeles Sparks, who picked up their second win of the season. However, Caitlin Clark’s stellar performance was certainly a silver lining for the nearly sold out arena that showed up for the Fever’s third home game of …
Read More »Rodeo star Spencer Wright's family hopes to wean critically injured 3-year-old off breathing tube
The initial prognosis for 3-year-old Levi Wright, saddle bronc riding champ Spencer Wright’s son, was grim after he nearly drowned in the Utah River last week. However, the boy’s family remains hopeful and say that they aim to wean the boy off his breathing tube in the coming days. The boy’s mother, Kallie Wright, wrote on Facebook yesterday that the …
Read More »Scottie Scheffler's attorney gets heated with reporter's question after charges dropped against golf star
Charges against Scottie Scheffler from his incident with Louisville Police at the PGA Championship have been dropped. But, while talking about that on Wednesday, Scheffler’s lawyer had a heated exchange with a reporter asking questions about footage of the golf star’s exchange with a police officer. Steve Romines held a press conference after charges against his clients had been dropped …
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