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Promising former Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs III, who caused a fatal crash while drunk in 2021, has accepted a plea deal. Ruggs entered a guilty plea to felony DUI causing death on Tuesday when he appeared before Justice of the Peace Harmony Letizia. The deal will bypass a …

Boxer Deontay Wilder had two lethal weapons in his possession on Tuesday, his hands and allegedly a firearm. But he was arrested and charged for the latter. Wilder was arrested and charged with possessing a concealed firearm Tuesday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The charge is considered a …

Brittney Griner finally met President Joe Biden after he helped to free her from a Russian prison last year. The two came face to face for the first time on Saturday after a months-long effort last year to free her after she was arrested for a minor cannabis offense. Officials …

A former WWE writer is suing the organization for firing her after she spoke out about racist scripts. Britney Abrahams, who is Black, says she was employed from November 2020 to April 2022. During her time as a writer for “WWE SmackDown!” and “WWE Monday Night RAW,” she says she …

Deion Sanders has voiced his opinion on the recent NFL draft, saying he’s “ashamed” that 31 NFL teams passed on former JSU cornerback Isaiah Bolden for seven rounds. On Thursday, the league hosted its 2023 draft and also passed on other ‘draft worthy’ Tiger players, which clearly upset the former Jackson State …

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson just worked out the largest NFL contract in history, and he did so while being his own agent.  On Thursday, it was announced that the Ravens extended his contract for five years with a massive payday in store for Jackson. The five-year deal includes $260 …

Kevin Durant just signed a lifetime contract with Nike. Durant will be the third NBA player, along with Michael Jordan and LeBron James, to get a lifetime deal with the brand. Since 2007, Durant has released 15 signature sneakers under Nike. “When I first signed with Nike, I couldn’t have …

The NFL welcomed the three University of Virginia football players killed in a shooting on November 13 as honorary draft picks before the first selection of the 2023 NFL Draft. Former UVA football player Christopher Jones Jr. is accused of opening fire on a charter bus traveling to Washington, D.C., killing D’Sean …

On Wednesday, the Portland Trail Blazers announced their acquisition of an NBA G League team expected to play its first game in the 2023-24 season. The new G League team will play in the Chiles Center located on the University of Portland’s campus and becomes the NBA G League’s 31st …

In an era where cannabis use is becoming normalized, a positive marijuana test just cost U.S. long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall her national indoor title. US Anti-Doping Agency announced on Tuesday that Davis-Woodhall, 23, served a one-month suspension and had her national indoor title stripped after testing positive for THC, a chemical …

Atlanta Hawks point guard Dejounte Murray will have to watch from the sidelines during Tuesday night’s game after getting angry with a referee. The incident took place during Sunday’s matchup against the Boston Celtics. During the end of Game 4 of the Hawks’ first-round series, Murray is seen on video …

Months after his scandalous affair gripped news headlines and cost him a coaching job with the Boston Celtics, Ime Udoka has landed a new gig with the Houston Rockets. The team has finalized a deal to hire Udoka as its next head coach. During his brief time with the Celtics, …

NFL player Aaron Rodgers is now the quarterback for the New York Jets. Last month, Rodgers said he planned to join the team, but the process took time. On Monday, the Green Bay Packers and Jets agreed to complete the trade. ESPN’s Adam Schaefer reported that the deal involved the …

The sister of Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole on Friday for her role in the 2019 murder of an older woman. Kimesha Williams, the NBA player’s sister, and Candace Townsell were convicted of first-degree murder, robbery, and elder abuse back in February. Townsell was …

Odell Beckham Jr. has been named as a suspect in an assault investigation at a popular LA restaurant, but he denies the accusations.  According to TMZ, a woman claims that OBJ grabbed her by the neck with slight pressure a few weeks ago at Delilah’s. A representative for OBJ has …

Boxers Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia are putting big money on their upcoming fight. The stakes are high when it comes to the men’s match this weekend. Now, they’ve both made things even more interesting by betting their entire purse on the highly anticipated matchup. On Tuesday, Davis hosted an …

Former NFL defensive end Chris Smith has died at the age of 31, his high school football team confirmed. “Rest in Peace to a West Rowan Legend! Chris was a better person than he was player! The impact he had on those around him will be remembered forever!,” West Rowan …

Damar Hamlin has received clearance to return to the football field to play. A little over three months ago, the Buffalo Bills’ safety suffered cardiac arrest during a game. “He is fully cleared. He’s here. … and he’s in a great headspace to make his return,” Bills general manager Brandon …

Mike Tyson may be retired but is still open to getting in the ring with Roy Jones Jr. TMZ recently caught up with the former heavyweight champ and asked if he would consider a rematch with Jones Jr., who he previously fought in 2020. Despite not being fully into boxing …

Bay Area rapper E-40 was escorted out of Saturday’s playoff game between the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings, and he believes “racial bias” was the reason.  A video surfaced on the internet of the “Choices” rapper speaking with security at Golden 1 Center before being escorted from the court. It’s unclear from the video …