The Australian athlete who caused a stir by winning a Hyrox event in China despite getting dirty during the race has apologized to the “people of China” and rival athletes in an online statement. In a post on Instagram, Joanna Wietrzyk offered a “sincere apology” to “the people of China, my fellow competitors, spectators and … Read more
CHAPEL HILL – North Carolina has indefinitely suspended freshman wide receiver Keeyun Chapman after he was arrested Tuesday night for carrying a concealed weapon (handgun), the university said in a statement Wednesday. The traffic stop, which led to Chapman’s arrest, was initiated by police after fellow freshman wide receiver CJ Sadler was estimated to be … Read more
CHAPEL HILL – University of North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, son of head coach Bill Belichick, is resigning following an internal investigation that found actions within the football program that demonstrated “a disregard for Carolina values and standards of conduct,” the University said Thursday. Steve Belichick has been on medical leave for more than … Read more
Even those not on the West Coast might be a little more interested in making Week 2 NFL picks between the Rams or 49ers. How those teams respond after playing in Australia last week will be closely watched. Both are fortunate to have home games on the NFL’s Week 2 schedule: San Francisco will host … Read more
The Dodgers had a bit of a scare when Blake Snell left tonight’s start in Cincinnati after one inning. The team announced that he is dealing with tightness in his left groin. It doesn’t seem to be a serious problem. Dylan Hernandez and Jack Harris of The California Post reported that this was a precautionary … Read more
Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen faces an enhanced misdemeanor DUI charge because his blood alcohol concentration (equivalent to alcohol concentration, in Indiana slang) exceeded 0.15 percent after he was arrested last month. Allen’s BAC didn’t go above 0.15 percent by a bit. Via Stephen Holder of ESPN, the number measured after Allen’s arrest was 0.224 … Read more
Two University of North Carolina football players were cited by police after a traffic stop Tuesday night in Chapel Hill. They are now listed as out for the Tar Heels’ ACC opener against Clemson. Keeyun Chapman, a freshman wide receiver, was cited for carrying a concealed weapon, a misdemeanor, according to a Chapel Hill police … Read more
James Wiseman and Bruce Brown among veterans joining Knicks in Exhibit 9 deal SNYJames Wiseman and Bruce Brown among long list of Knicks training camp signings The New York Times Knicks reportedly outbid Lakers by $63 million ex-Nuggets, former NBA champion and elite player Yahoo SportsKnicks sign Brown, Agbaji and Wiseman to non-guaranteed deals Hoops … Read more
Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly and director Mark Walter sold their stakes in the club to majority owner Clearlake Capital. Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss also sold his stake, meaning Clearlake, led by co-founders Behdad Eghbali and José E. Feliciano, has now acquired full control of the club. Boehly, Walter and Wyss each had a 12.8% stake, … Read more
Zay Flowers (hamstring) not seen in practice NBC Sports Ravens place promising rookie WR Ja’Kobi Lane on IR ESPNZay Flowers out of practice as Saints week begins Baltimore Ravens Latest fantasy football news: Zay Flowers out of practice, uncertain for Week 2 The New York Times Trey Hendrickson, Zay Flowers, Ronnie Stanley among Ravens out … Read more