A Long Island, New York, roller derby league is suing a county leader over an executive order that prevents women’s and girls’ teams with transgender players from using parks and fields that the county runs. The Long Island Roller Rebels are preparing for their latest roller derby season at their local roller rink, but there’s a bigger battle at play …
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Phillies' Bryce Harper flips upside down trying to catch ball in dugout
Bryce Harper is known for his relentless hustle, and that was certainly the case after a wild play that resulted in him upside down in his own dugout on Saturday afternoon. The Philadelphia Phillies first baseman was tracking down a foul ball by Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley that was drifting toward the first-base dugout. As he approached the …
Read More »Olivia Culpo reveals 'most difficult part' of planning wedding with Christian McCaffrey
With the offseason in full swing, San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey and fiancée Olivia Culpo can focus on wedding planning. And Culpo revealed what the hardest part has been so far. The model decided to engage her large following on Instagram by answering questions from them on her Instagram story. One question asked about the “the most difficult thing” …
Read More »LSU's Hailey Van Lith defends teammates, calls LA Times column 'racist' after 'dirty debutantes' jab
LSU guard Hailey Van Lith came to the defense of her team on Sunday after a Los Angeles Times column described the Tigers women’s basketball team as “dirty debutantes,” saying that perception was “racist.” Before the Tigers faced UCLA on Saturday for their Sweet 16 matchup – they won 78-69 with Flau’Jae Johnson leading the way with 24 points – …
Read More »LSU's Kim Mulkey shrugs off piece released ahead of Sweet 16, profiling rifts during career: 'Haven't read it'
Four-time NCAA Division I women’s basketball national champion Kim Mulkey presumably spent her Saturday morning putting the final touches on LSU’s game plan for their Sweet 16 matchup with the second-seeded UCLA Bruins. But just hours before tipoff, The Washington Post released its much anticipated profile of Mulkey. The longtime college basketball coach recently placed a spotlight on the article …
Read More »Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' armorer remains in prison after request for new trial denied
A judge denied Hannah Gutierrez Reed’s request for a new trial Friday. The convicted “Rust” armorer will also stay in prison ahead of her sentencing, despite plans to appeal the March 6 involuntary manslaughter conviction. Gutierrez Reed’s lawyer, Jason Bowles, argued that it is “unfair” to have the armorer possibly serve her whole sentence if it’s going to be reversed. …
Read More »Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' armorer's demand for new trial 'uphill battle' following conviction: expert
Hannah Gutierrez Reed’s demand for a new trial after being convicted of involuntary manslaughter will be an “uphill battle,” an expert told Fox News Digital. The “Rust” armorer will return to court Friday to argue for a new trial and an immediate release from prison. Gutierrez Reed faces up to 18 months in prison, in addition to a $5,000 fine, …
Read More »Reds coach Alon Leichman shows off 'Bring Them Home Now!' glove in support of Israel
Reds assistant pitching coach Alon Leichman is a proud Israeli, and he’s showcasing a glove with a strong message on MLB opening day. Leichman’s glove with the words “Bring Them Home Now!” stitched on the outside was spotted by WCPO one day before the Reds opened their season against the Washington Nationals. Leichman, a coach for Team Israel in the …
Read More »Orioles honor Maryland Transportation Authority’s quick response to bridge collapse before opening day
Before the first pitch at Camden Yards to kick off the 2024 MLB season, the Baltimore Orioles honored the Maryland Transportation Authority for its quick response after the cargo ship crash that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The vessel struck the Baltimore bridge, named after the man who wrote America’s national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” March 26. Two bodies …
Read More »Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo shares gripe about March Madness: 'Absolute disgrace!'
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo will never hold back how he feels about something sports related, and it came on Wednesday with March Madness as the topic. Russo’s biggest gripe? The games starting way too late for him on the East Coast. “Give us a chance to watch the damn thing, will you please?” Russo said in his weekly “What are …
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