AUBURN, Ala. — It’s hard to leave Boise. It’s one of the fastest growing cities in America for a reason. It’s a beautiful, serene place—the wilderness, the people, the city. It’s remote but also just enough urban, a bustling hub surrounded by the great outdoors. Boise people describe Boise as…
WWE released 10 wrestlers from their contracts, the company announced Thursday. Samoa Joe, Billie Kay, Peyton Royce, Mickie James, Chelsea Green, Tucker, Kalisto, Bo Dallas, Mojo Rawley and Wesley Blake were all let go. WWE head of talent relations Joe Laurainitis informed those who were let go that budget cuts…
The WNBA held its draft on Thursday evening, selecting some of the nation’s brightest talent following the conclusion of the women’s NCAA tournament. Commissioner Cathy Engelber announced the picks live on ESPN as top prospects joined virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic. Aligning with the league’s commitment to…
In 2010, four years into a rapidly blossoming NBA career, LaMarcus Aldridge faced a health crisis. His mother, Georgia, was diagnosed with breast cancer, a diagnosis she shared with her youngest son just days before he was set to report to training camp in Portland. Aldridge, family members told me…
The Dallas Wings selected Texas Longhorns star Charli Collier with the first pick in the 2021 WNBA Draft on Thursday. Collier finished her junior season averaging 19 points, 1.2 blocks, and 11.3 rebounds per game while shooting 51.1% from the field. She finished among the top 10 in double-doubles (tied…
Landon Dickerson blew up my story idea. I figured coming out of last week’s medical combine, finding a player most affected would be a smart play for this week’s GamePlan column—getting a guy who’s going through and/or coming back from something serious, and has been hit particularly hard by the…
NBA legend Michael Jordan will present Kobe Bryant at the 2020 Naismith Hall of the Fame induction ceremony on May 15. Members of 2020 Naismith Hall of Fame class selected their previous Hall of Fame inductees to present them on induction night. In the case of a posthumous selection, the…
Un voyage à Prague en quarts de finale de l'UEFA Europa League fait obstacle aux espoirs d'Arsenal de remporter un trophée cette saison. Les Gunners ont subi une énorme déception dans les derniers instants du match aller lorsque le défenseur du Slavia Prague Tomáš Holeš a volé un but à…
Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez announced news of their breakup on Thursday morning, sharing a statement with TODAY that says, “We have realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so.” “We will continue to work together and support each other on our shared businesses and projects,”…
Editor’s note: This story contains a detailed account of alleged sexual misconduct. A new civil lawsuit was filed against Deshaun Watson in Texas on Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases listed on the Harris County District Clerk’s website to 23. One of the first 22 was dropped this week,…