The Toronto Raptors and the San Antonio Spurs both paid tribute to Kobe Bryant at the start of their game. Both teams took turns incurring 24-second violations at the start of the game. Here’s how they started today’s @NBA game in San Antonio. Both teams let the 24 second shot clock expire to honor NBA…… MORE
Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash
Extremely sad news reported from TMZ today. Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has passed away after a horrific helicopter crash. TMZ also reported that no one on board the helicopter survived the crash. Bryant played 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant was considered one of the greatest NBA players of all-time…… MORE
Man claims Philadelphia Flyers’ mascot assaulted his 13-year-old son
A Philadelphia man claims his 13-year-old son was assaulted by Flyers mascot Gritty during a photo shoot. The alleged incident happened during a November photo shoot with fans at the Wells Fargo Center. The father, Chris Greenwell, says his son “harmlessly” tapped Gritty on the head after the photo was taken. Greenwell says Gritty then…… MORE
Arrest warrant issued for Antonio Brown
Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for disgraced NFL star Antonio Brown. The warrant, issued late Wednesday by police in Hollywood, Florida, stems from a debacle that occurred a day earlier when Brown and his trainer reportedly attacked a driver who was delivering items to Brown’s home. Brown then avoided talking to investigating officers by…… MORE
Eli Manning announces retirement
After 16 years with the New York Giants, Eli Manning is reportedly hanging up his helmet. The 38-year-old quarterback is expected to announce his retirement from the NFL in a press conference scheduled for Friday. “For 16 seasons, Eli Manning defined what it is to be a New York Giant both on and off the…… MORE
Matt Patricia says it’s “way too early” regarding plans with the No. 3 pick in the upcoming draft
So what are the Detroit Lions going to do with their 3rd overall pick in the NFL Draft? Some people say they need defense first. The Lions finished in the bottom half in the league in many major defensive statistics as a team. Their inability to rush the passer was on full display for a…… MORE
Massive brawl takes between two college basketball teams
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Petition aims to change Super Bowl to Saturday
For most people, the Super Bowl is as connected to Sunday as Easter is. But a new petition that’s being circulated online hopes to change that. New York resident Frank Ruggeri has started a petition that calls for the big game to be switched to Saturdays. Ruggeri says doing so would attract more visitors to…… MORE
Michigan hiring SEC’s Bob Shoop as assistant coach
Jim Harbaugh went down to SEC country to help fill out his coaching staff. Michigan is reportedly hiring former Mississippi State defensive coordinator Bob Shoop to be an assistant coach. Shoop has been around college football for a while. He had the top scoring defense in the Big Ten when he was the defensive coordinator…… MORE
Giants hire baseball’s first female coach
In what’s being called a historic move, the San Francisco Giants have hired baseball’s first-ever full-time female coach. Alyssa Nakken, a former softball player for Sacramento State, has been brought aboard as an assistant coach, the team announced Thursday. The 29-year-old, along with other new hire Mark Hallberg, complete Gabe Kapler’s 13-member coaching team. “Alyssa…… MORE
