Former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz was shot Sunday in the Dominican Republic, according to authorities. Ortiz, 43, was shot in the back by a motorcyclist at the club Dial Discotheque in Santo Domingo, Dominican National Police spokesman Felix Duran Mejia told CNN. "The bullet went through his stomach," he said, adding that Ortiz's condition was "confidential." Multiple people have been detained in connection to the shooting, he said. His father, Leo Ortiz, confirmed the shooting … [Read more...]
George Foreman’s daughter, Freeda Foreman, dead at 42
George Foreman's daughter Freeda Foreman has died at 42 years old. Foreman posted a message Sunday night on Twitter, saying it was his first Sunday in 42 years without his daughter. The Foreman family told KTRK and TMZ Sports that Freeda was found unresponsive in her home Saturday in Houston. Homicide investigators said there was no foul play. "'Daddy I want to Box.' 'Get an Education first,' I said," Foreman wrote in the message. "Well she brought the bacon home. [Degree], two kids, … [Read more...]
DeSean Jackson wants to return to Philadelphia Eagles
Speedy wide receiver DeSean Jackson is eyeing a return to the Philadelphia Eagles. Sources told ESPN and NFL Network that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are trying to trade Jackson, who has Philadelphia as his preferred landing spot. The Buccaneers have spoken to other teams, including the Washington Redskins. Jackson was a second round pick by the Eagles in the 2008 NFL Draft. He spent six seasons with the franchise, making the Pro Bowl three times. Sources told ESPN that the Eagles and … [Read more...]
Hawks’ Trae Young gets ejected for taunting Bulls’ Kris Dunn
Atlanta Hawks rookie star Trae Young was ejected for taunting Kris Dunn during a win against the Chicago Bulls. The ejection came with 9:20 remaining in the third quarter of the Hawks' 123-118 win Sunday at the United Center in Chicago. Young tossed up a 3-pointer from very deep and swished it, giving the Hawks a 78-62 lead. But Young stuck around a little too long after making the shot, staring in Dunn's direction with his hands on his hips. Officials ruled that Young was taunting on the … [Read more...]
Patriots’ Robert Kraft could face NFL fine, suspension after prostitution charge
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is subject to the NFL personal conduct policy and could face discipline after being charged for soliciting a prostitute. Jupiter, Fla., police named Kraft as one of 25 people charged in a large human trafficking bust. Kraft is worth $6.6 billion, according to Forbes. The 77 year old chairman and CEO of The Kraft Group has denied any "illegal activity." "It is a privilege to be part of the National Football League," the NFL's personal conduct policy … [Read more...]
Naomi Osaka wins Australian Open; Asia’s first world No. 1
Naomi Osaka beat Petra Kvitova for her second consecutive Grand Slam title on Saturday at the Australian Open in Melbourne. She became Asia's first world No. 1 ranked player with the 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-4 victory over Petra Kvitova. The match lasted 2:27 at Rod Laver Arena. The 21-year-old went up 1-0 in the first set and had to hold off her Czech counterpart after a 6-6 tie break in the set. Kvitova came back strong in the second set, going up 2-0 before Osaka jumped up 4-2. Osaka held a 5-3 … [Read more...]
Lil Wayne signs Georgia NFL Draft prospect to Young Money agency
Rapper Lil Wayne has announced the signing of Georgia cornerback and NFL Draft prospect Deandre Baker to Young Money APAA Sports Agency. Lil Wayne broke the news of the signing Thursday on Twitter. "Welcome to the family @DreBaker1_," the rapper tweeted, including Baker's username. "Lets work!" The tweet included a video of Baker's top college plays and clips of him signing with the agency. Baker, 22, is widely considered the top cornerback in the 2019 NFL Draft. The Miami … [Read more...]
‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund, an iconic voice of pro wrestling, dies at 76
"Mean" Gene Okerlund, the iconic WWE backstage interviewer who played a role in some of the biggest moments in pro wrestling history, has died, the WWE announced Wednesday. He was 76. Okerlund stood next to the likes of Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Randy "Macho Man" Savage, Andre the Giant, the Ultimate Warrior and many others from the mid- to late-1980s and teed up the stars of that era to deliver some of their most memorable promos. In the mid-1990s, Okerlund moved to rival WCW and stood in the … [Read more...]
Texas Longhorns announce they’re back with bowl victory
About 45 minutes before kickoff of Tuesday night's Allstate Sugar Bowl, Bevo XV got a little aggressive. As his handlers tried to arrange a face-to-face meeting with the Uga X, the 62-pound English bulldog that serves as Georgia's live mascot, Bevo sent all 1,600 of his pounds forward, over some metal barriers toward Uga before he was eventually stopped. The show of excitement by Texas' mascot turned out to be a sign of things to come. Between the white lines, the No. 15 Longhorns … [Read more...]
Kobe Bryant, wife Vanessa expecting fourth daughter
Retired NBA player Kobe Bryant is going to be a dad of four. The 40-year-old former Los Angeles Lakers star announced in an Instagram post Tuesday on New Year's Day that he's having another "mambacita," or daughter, with wife Vanessa Bryant. Bryant shared a message reading, "New year, new baby! Baby mamba on the way 2019." The post features a festive gold glitter background. "Vanessa and I are beyond excited to announce that we are expecting another #mamabacita to go along with Natalia, … [Read more...]
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