Quarterback Cam Ward made his way toward the Miami tunnel as Hurricanes fans, decked out in green and orange, shouted to catch his attention. Coach Mario Cristobal stopped Ward and guided him toward a large group of supporters who had been cheering behind their bench throughout the game, encouraging him to wave and give high-fives. … Read more
Authorities have confirmed that 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot during an attempted robbery in Union Square on Saturday. The incident occurred at the intersection of Grant Avenue and Geary Street in the heart of Union Square, where Pearsall reportedly fought back against the suspect, resulting in both being shot. The shooting prompted … Read more
USC coach Lincoln Riley voiced his support for Mike Leach’s College Football Hall of Fame candidacy on Wednesday during Big Ten Media Days. Riley, who worked under Leach at Texas Tech from 2003-09, stated that the Hall of Fame “is simply not complete without Mike Leach.” “Mike Leach meant a lot to my career, instrumental … Read more
First-year UCLA head football coach DeShaun Foster was notably brief during his appearance at Big Ten media day. His formal introduction as Chip Kelly’s successor was, to put it mildly, lacking in detail. Foster’s opening remarks followed the usual coach-speak, sharing typical expressions of “excitement” about becoming UCLA’s head coach and the team’s upcoming debut … Read more
Coaches like Bud Grant and Tom Landry were known for being stoic. Jets coach Robert Saleh, who was demonstrative during his days as defensive coordinator of the 49ers, has adopted a flatter demeanor as a head coach. Particularly during a season that was largely lost on the fourth offensive snap, when quarterback Aaron Rodgers tore … Read more
A spontaneous choice led a man from Clinton County to secure a $2 million Powerball prize. Zach Birchmeier, 31, from Fowler, typically doesn’t play Powerball but opted to purchase a ticket online for the Sept. 23 drawing, as reported by the Michigan Lottery. His ticket successfully matched the five white balls drawn—1, 12, 20, 33, … Read more
UCF and coach Gus Malzahn have officially extended their contract through the 2027 season, as announced by the school on Thursday. Effective from July 1, the extension will see the third-year coach receive an average salary of $4 million per season for the next two years, escalating to an average of $5.5 million in the … Read more
Jonny May anticipates the conclusion of his international career with England’s World Cup campaign but sees the chance to clinch the trophy in France as an opportunity for “bonus time.” Initially excluded from England’s squad, the 33-year-old winger found his place after Anthony Watson’s injury, returning to the starting lineup for the final pool stage … Read more
Two Legia Warsaw players were arrested by Dutch police after the team’s Europa Conference League match against AZ, leading to strong reactions in Poland. Dutch authorities detained a 28-year-old from Serbia and a 33-year-old from Portugal after Thursday’s 1-0 victory for the Dutch side. The players remain in custody. Polish media identified the players as … Read more
Jumbo-Visma, a prominent cycling team, faces the departure of Grand Tour winner Primoz Roglic, who announced his move to Bora-Hansgrohe on Friday. Despite having a contract with Jumbo-Visma until 2025, Roglic’s transfer aims to position him as the team leader for the 2024 Tour de France. The confirmation occurred at a Bora-Hansgrohe press conference preceding … Read more