Coco Gauff is encouraging young people and her peers to vote, as she is upset with the “current state” of the Florida government. The reigning U.S. Open champion resides in the Sunshine State and pushed back against Gov. Ron DeSantis regarding book bans. “We aren’t happy with the current state of our government in Florida, especially everything with the books …
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Barry Bonds, despite complicated legacy, to be inducted into Pirates Hall of Fame
The Barry Bonds era in Pittsburgh did not end too well, but the two sides seem to be making up for lost time. The Pirates announced on Tuesday that Bonds, MLB’s controversial home run king, will be inducted into the franchise’s Hall of Fame this summer. “That’s where my career started, right? That’s who drafted me. Couldn’t have had a …
Read More »Competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi retires amid health concerns: ‘I no longer feel hunger’
Japanese competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi has announced his retirement in a new Netflix documentary in which the six-time winner of the famous Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest revealed that he no longer has an appetite. Kobayashi, 46, opened up about his health concerns in the film “Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut.” He estimated that over the course …
Read More »Xander Schauffele, other golfers clowned Scottie Scheffler in group chat after arrest: 'Took it like a champ'
Xander Schauffele finally got his first career major under his belt in an incredible performance, but it wasn’t the biggest story coming out of Valhalla Golf Club at the PGA Championship. Scottie Scheffler’s arrest by Louisville Police last Friday, which he called a “big misunderstanding,” was the biggest talking point from the second major of the season and continues to …
Read More »Dolphins' Mike McDaniel has advice for players following Harrison Butker's speech: 'You better believe it'
Since Harrison Butker delivered his faith-based commencement speech, many have said their thoughts and opinions about whether they’re for or against the message he showered over the graduates at Benedictine College. Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel was the latest to answer a question about what he thought of Butker’s speech, specifically how he handles players in his own locker …
Read More »NFL starts initiative to help teams partner with businesses owned by minorities, women
The National Football League announced a new initiative to help teams work with more minority- and women-owned companies. The initiative, called NFL Source, aims for its 32 franchises to “standardize how the NFL and its partners support working with underrepresented businesses locally and nationally, year-round,” the league said. “NFL Source will expand the league’s day-to-day procurement efforts and is designed …
Read More »Mets pitcher Jake Diekman launches water cooler in dugout meltdown after disappointing outing
An unlucky water cooler in the dugout caught the ire of New York Mets pitcher Jake Diekman during Tuesday night’s loss to the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians. Tensions reached a boiling point for Diekman, 37, after he allowed a home run in his second consecutive appearance, this time during a 7-6 loss to the Guardians and the Mets’ second straight …
Read More »49ers’ Nick Bosa praises Brock Purdy, likens him to Scottie Scheffler sans PGA Championship arrest
Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 ranked golf pro in the world, and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy apparently have a lot in common, according to defensive end Nick Bosa. Everything, except maybe their arrest record. Kyle Harrison, #45 of the San Francisco Giants, right, and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy talk at Oracle Park on May 14, 2024 …
Read More »WNBA rookie phenom praises female athletes baring it all: 'Appreciate our bodies are our machines'
Cameron Brink has accomplished a lifelong goal of becoming a WNBA player. After starring at Stanford, the Princeton, New Jersey, native became the second overall pick in last month’s draft to the Los Angeles Sparks, behind only Caitlin Clark. But while she is a professional athlete, it seems like she wants to do some stuff behind the scenes. CLICK HERE …
Read More »Simone Biles slams fans for disrespecting NFL husband Jonathan Owens: ‘Respectfully, f— off’
Simone Biles has had enough of the jokes at her husband’s expense. The gymnastics star, who will likely be making her third Olympic appearance at the Summer Games in Paris, posted a message to Instagram over the weekend snapping back at those criticizing her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens. Gymnast Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens of the Chicago Bears …
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