Former Chicago Bears quarterback Bob Avellini, who spent all nine of his NFL seasons in the Windy City, died Saturday. He was 70 years old. The Bears announced that Avellini lost a battle with cancer. “Bob was one-of-a-kind, a fierce and tough competitor,” the Bears said in a statement. “He’s perhaps best remembered for leading the Bears on an improbable …
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Among the many celebrities who descended on South Beach for the Formula One Miami Grand Prix was former President Trump. The 45th president and the 2024 Republican presidential candidate was seen waving to fans and saluting during the national anthem prior to the third annual Grand Prix starting. Trump was also seen walking through the stadium tunnels and taking time …
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A wild scene unfolded during the third fleet race of a practice day at the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix this past Friday as members of Team USA went flying out of their boat after it capsized. As the boat reached Mark 1, the top wing of the U.S. boat was inverted, which caused it to suddenly flip over. …
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New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte smoked the seventh hardest-hit ball in MLB this season, but unfortunately, it hit Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Pepiot, and he had to come out of the game. During the second inning, Marte found the barrel on Pepiot’s 89 mph slider and sent it flying right back to where it came from. Luckily, though, …
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Tom Brady knew that everything was on the table for his live Netflix roast on Sunday night, including the ending of his marriage to Gisele Bündchen. But when “roast master” Jeff Ross said a joke about New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, Brady seemed quick to shut it down. During Ross’s joke presentation, he mentioned Brady being taken 199th overall …
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The players voiced their complaints, and the league listened. On Friday, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced in partnership with Nike, the league’s official uniform supplier, that changes to the new uniforms unveiled this season will be made for the 2025 season. Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates at the plate with Max Muncy as he scores on a …
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Super Bowl winner Aaron Rodgers has become a fixture at the Kentucky Derby over the years, and he was on hand once again for the 150th running of the historic race at Churchill Downs. The New York Jets quarterback was spotted at the inaugural Sports Illustrated Revel at the Races party alongside former teammates Davante Adams, A.J. Hawk, Jimmy Graham …
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Nick Saban shocked the college football world when he announced his retirement from coaching. The seven-time national championship winner has since taken on a “supportive” role at Alabama, the program he coached to six national titles. While Saban faced challenges throughout his storied career, he also had to contend with criticism away from the field. In December, the undefeated Florida …
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The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday at the storied Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky. Traditionally held on the first Saturday in May, the Derby marks the first leg of the Triple Crown. The 20-horse field features only three-year-olds running the 1 ¼-mile stampede for a chance to compete for their share of the …
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Darvin Ham’s job security was under fire in the days following the Los Angeles Lakers’ early exit from the NBA playoffs. The defending champion Denver Nuggets needed just five games to knock the Lakers out of the postseason. After Monday’s loss, many began speculating that Ham had coached his last game with the Lakers. On Friday, the Lakers made it …
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