Male jiujitsu star Craig Jones went into his grappling match with Brazilian female legend Gabi Garcia with tons of controversy after forcefully kissing her during a promo leading up to their bout on Saturday night. Jones ended up choking out Garcia in a second-round submission in the sport’s first-ever “intergender” fight at the “Craig Jones...
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Raiders choose Gardner Minshew as starting quarterback to begin 2024 season
The Las Vegas Raiders had a true quarterback competition at training camp, and head coach Antonio Pierce has seen enough to make the decision on who will be leading the offense in Week 1. Gardner Minshew, the veteran newcomer in “Sin City,” will be leading the black and silver to open the season against the...
Bears' Caleb Williams knows how special connection with fellow rookie Rome Odunze will be: 'Explosive'
The Chicago Bears used precious draft capital on two Top 10 picks in April, and they’re already starting to showcase why they were so highly thought of. No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams and his lofty expectations have all the bright lights on him whenever he touches the field, including Saturday against the Buffalo Bills...
Texas county reworks guaranteed income program after legal blow by state’s Supreme Court
Harris County, Texas leaders on Thursday approved changes to a guaranteed income program after it was challenged and struck down by the state’s Supreme Court. “Hundreds of Harris County families were counting on $500 monthly payments back in April to help lift them out of poverty, and they were left in the lurch because of...
Riley Gaines suggests Sam Ponder's ESPN dismissal centered around her views on protecting women's sports
Sam Ponder’s nearly 13-year run at ESPN came to an end this week. On Thursday, The Athletic reported that the network has parted ways with the “Sunday NFL Countdown” host. Ponder is believed to have had time remaining on her seven-figure contract. However, the company’s ongoing effort to explore opportunities to cut costs as the...
Tom Brady reveals inspiring advice he gave 12-year-old in surprise Make-A-Wish meeting at Fanatics Fest
Fans of all ages are trying to meet their sports heroes at Fanatics Fest in New York City this weekend, but 12-year-old Chris Sanchez had a special surprise waiting for him on Friday morning. He got some one-on-one time with NFL legend Tom Brady. Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Fanatics, the official sports partner of...
Former NASCAR driver Kurt Busch 'very disappointed' by DWI arrest, vows to 'rectify the situation'
Retired NASCAR driver Kurt Busch was arrested this week in Mooresville, North Carolina, after police pulled him over for allegedly driving 63 mph in a 45 mph zone. Busch was then taken into custody for DWI, reckless driving and speeding. Racer.com reported that officers said the 46-year-old displayed signs of intoxication with a “strong odor...
'Demure,' TikTok's latest trend, has social media users hooked on living with modesty
The new trend of being “demure” is taking over TikTok, and the lifestyle craze has people being more mindful about the way they present themselves. Based on what some content creators are saying, living a demure lifestyle means living modestly. The word has gone viral, as more than 122,000 videos on TikTok include the hashtag...
Supreme Court strikes down Biden-Harris Title IX change that some argued would allow men in women's sports
The Supreme Court voted 5-4 Friday to reject a Biden administration emergency request to enforce portions of a new rule that includes protections from discrimination for transgender students under Title IX. The request would have permitted biological men in women’s bathrooms, locker rooms and dorms in 10 states where there are state-level and local-level rules...
Top 10 moments from the 2024 Paris Olympics, including Simone Biles earning GOAT status
The 2024 Paris Olympics has come and gone, but not without tons of great moments that will last a lifetime for these athletes and all those in their countries watching from home. Several moments stood out above the rest, whether they were viral videos, athletes making history or simply team victories that led to emotional...









