Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson almost rewrote the NFL record books on Sunday when he lined up for a 67-yard field goal to end the first half against the Green Bay Packers. McPherson’s kick banged off the crossbar of the goal post and went through the uprights. Unfortunately, Packers head …
Read More »UK warns Palestinian protest group to stand down after synagogue attack: 'Respect the grief of British Jews'
The United Kingdom’s government and police urged organizers of a planned anti-Israel protest to cancel the event following this week’s deadly synagogue attack, saying demonstrators should “respect the grief of British Jews.” “I know that planned protests over the weekend, just a few days before the anniversary of the October …
Read More »Ravens expect Lamar Jackson to return in Week 8 after fourth straight loss
The Baltimore Ravens are heading into their bye week a shocking 1-5 after losing their fourth straight game, but reinforcements are on the way. Lamar Jackson, who has missed the last two games with a hamstring injury, is expected to return in Week 8 against the Chicago Bears, head coach …
Read More »Daniel Jones touts Vikings' coaches for their prep work in worrying Giants admission
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones spent parts of six seasons with the New York Giants, yet six weeks with the Minnesota Vikings helped Jones understand some of the “next-level” stuff that quarterbacks need. Jones, 28, opened up about how his preparation changed from his time with the Giants and with …
Read More »Broncos' defense shuts down Jets in big London victory
The Denver Broncos’ defense was firing on all cylinders and played a massive role in the team’s 13-11 victory over the New York Jets in London on Sunday. The Broncos held the Jets’ offense to 82 yards on 12 total drives. New York averaged 1.4 yards per play and netted …
Read More »Panthers, Lightning create chaos in bruising preseason finale; NHL doles out punishment
The NHL on Monday doled out punishment after the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning’s rivalry turned up a notch during their final preseason game. Lightning forward Scott Sabourin was suspended for four games and defenseman J.J. Moser was given a two-game ban for their actions in the game on …
Read More »Natasha Cloud warns against WNBA's declining activism edge, recalls pivotal 2020 season: 'We saved democracy'
The WNBA has experienced unprecedented growth and attention over the past few seasons. New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud reflected on how players have wielded the league’s growing influence, particularly during the 2020 season. That year marked the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, while incidents of police brutality sparked social …
Read More »Former Doctors Without Borders leader calls group 'accomplices of Hamas' over Gaza war response
Doctors Without Borders, or Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), is an organization that most assume is focused on delivering much needed aid and supplies in harsh environments without bias or favor. However, one of the organization’s former leaders is criticizing how MSF has handled the situation in Gaza, going so far …
Read More »Former Vikings captain speaks out after Minnesota misses Trump admin's deadline to protect girls' sports
Former Minnesota Vikings captain Jack Brewer says he feels his family, figuratively, is being “held hostage” by the North Star State’s Democratic policymakers who continue to enable transgender athletes in girls’ sports. The state did not comply with the Trump administration’s Friday deadline to ban trans athletes from girls’ sports. …
Read More »Larry Fitzgerald says grass fields aren't 'feasible in most places' despite players' injuries
Week 4 of the NFL season saw a number of endings, two of which were season ending. Malik Nabers and Tyreek Hill both tore their ACLs, Trey Benson injured his knee and Lamar Jackson tweaked a hamstring, just to name a few. Specifically, in Nabers’ case, that injury occurred on …
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