Former New York Mets catcher Mike Piazza famously hit the first MLB home run in New York after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. In a Sept. 21 home game against the Atlanta Braves, Piazza stepped to the plate at Shea Stadium with the Mets down 2-1. However, Piazza smacked a Steve Karsay pitch to...
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes told reporters Wednesday he will not endorse any candidate in the upcoming election. He’s focused on leading the Kansas City Chiefs to win a third straight Super Bowl, something no NFL team has ever done. Mahomes’ mission comes during an election year in which the quarterback is surrounded by...
Former Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush stopped a burglar from invading his mansion in Encino, California, Tuesday, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to TMZ. Bush lives in a gated property in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles that was worth $5.65 million in 2019, according to Variety. The home reportedly has an...
Former Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jason Kelce made an interesting first impression when he debuted on “Monday Night Countdown” before the San Francisco 49ers defeated the New York Jets. The Super Bowl champion, who is more known for his lackadaisical style than being a stuffy analytical figure, was in a white button-down shirt in between...
Valentina Petrillo, a transgender Paralympian who competed against women at the Paralympic Games in Paris, fired back at criticism levied from J.K. Rowling for participating in the event. Petrillo’s eligibility on the women’s side of the Paralympics in Paris caused backlash in the weeks leading up to the Games. Petrillo competed in the T12 400-meter...
Tens of thousands of Americans have plans to attend their favorite NFL team’s games this season to root in-person and catch the live action of the sport. Whether you’re attending a game close to home or have a tradition of going on the road to show your fandom, plan to include tailgating expenses in your...
On Monday night, Aaron Rodgers took the field as the New York Jets’ quarterback for only the second time in two seasons. Last season, the four-time NFL MVP suffered a season-ending Achilles tear on his fourth snap of the season opener against the Buffalo Bills. After a year of rehab, the 40-year-old stepped back onto...
New York Giants fans are reeling after watching what unfolded at MetLife Stadium in a 28-6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1, but it isn’t just fans going through a whirlwind of emotions. Former players are frustrated too, including one of the franchise’s legends. The Giants wore their century red uniforms to commemorate...
Professional athletes regularly endure grueling training programs and strenuous activity both during the NFL season and in the off season. While recovery for professional athletes is much different than that of a day-to-day gym goer, stretching, warm-ups and cool downs are often beneficial to anyone who lifts weights or exercises regularly. Dr. Mary Teague and...
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk spent the offseason negotiating a new deal with the team and was nearly traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers over a contract dispute. In fact, FOX NFL insider Jay Glazer said over the weekend the 49ers had a deal in place to send Aiyuk to the Steelers when things...
