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Brandon Roy, former NBA star, wounded in California shootingBy NICHOLAS PARCO
Former Trailblazers and Timberwolves star Brandon Roy was shot and wounded in California over the weekend. Read More Orioles’ Adam Jones says Red Sox fans called him N-word, threw bag of peanuts at him
By John Healy
Orioles outfielder Adam Jones said that Red Sox fans taunted him with racial slurs during Monday’s game at Fenway Park. Read More Georgetown to consider former Knicks star Patrick Ewing for coaching job after firing John Thompson III: reportBy Amara Grautski
Patrick Ewing will reportedly be considered to coach his alma mater. Georgetown officials are considering the former Knicks star as a candidate to replace John Thompson III, who was fired Thursday after 13 seasons as head coach, according to The Vertical. Why Some NFL Players Want Congress to Tackle Social Justice Issues
By Madison J. Gray
Slow clap for Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins, free agent wide receiver Anquan Boldin and the other NFL players who took their case to Congress this week to push lawmakers for legislation to improve the relationship between minority communities and the police. Read More Trump Takes Credit for Colin Kaepernick’s Difficulty Finding a Team
By TeamEbony
Donald Trump isn’t afraid to speak his mind or flex his Twitter fingers. Monday night in Louisville, KY. Trump took the stage to supposedly rally the crowd to support the proposed Republican healthcare plan, but things took a turn when he began discussing former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Read more Barry Bonds back with San Francisco Giants as a special adviser after failing as Marlins hitting coach
By Christian Red
Home run king Barry Bonds is returning to the Giants fold as a special adviser to the team’s chief executive officer Larry Baer, the club announced Tuesday. The hiring of Bonds comes after his underwhelming, one-and-done 2016 season as the Marlins hitting coach. Read More NBA Slaps Andre Iguodala With $10,000 Fine After ‘I Do What Master Say’ Comment
By Brennan Williams
The NBA has fined Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala $10,000 for his controversial response to coach Steve Kerr’s decision to rest him and teammates Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green for their Saturday game against the San Antonio Spurs.Read More Straight Outta Compton: Mets prospect Dominic Smith opens up about his baseball journey
By Christian Red
PORT ST. LUCIE – Dominic Smith was only 7 years old when the baseball team he rooted for toppled Barry Bonds and the Giants in seven games of the 2002 World Series.Read More Knicks’ Derrick Rose lauds Chance the Rapper for donating $1 million to Chicago Public Schools
By Daniel Popper
Last week, Chance, a Chicago native and musical artist, donated $1 million to Chicago Public Schools in response to Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoing a funding bill that would have afforded the school system an addition $215 million. Jets release cornerback Darrelle Revis two weeks after altercation in Pittsburgh
By Bernie Augustine
Darrelle Revis has been jettisoned. The Jets cut the 31-year-old cornerback on Tuesday, ending his second tour with Gang Green, the team announced. Read More |
Darrelle Revis preliminary hearing postponed to March 15By Daily News Staff
The preliminary hearing for Darrelle Revis stemming from an altercation in Pittsburgh last Sunday has been delayed to March 15, according to the Allegheny County Court. Read More |
Steelers extend Antonio Brown’s contract to make him NFL’s highest-paid receiverBy Jake Becker
The Steelers star agreed to a four-year, $68 million contract extension on Monday, which keeps him in Pittsburgh through the 2021 season... Read More |
Warriors star Kevin Durant suffers MCL sprain and will miss at least 4 weeksBy Andy Clayton
Warriors star Kevin Durant suffered an MCL sprain and bone bruise and will miss at least four weeks.Read More |
Lakers name Magic Johnson president of basketball operations, dump GM Mitch KupchakBy Ebenezer Samuel
Magic Johnson just got a little bit more powerful. So much for that whole role as Lakers "adviser."...Read More |
Charles Oakley says Knicks owner James Dolan is ‘on same level’ as Donald SterlingBy Jake Becker
Charles Oakley remained steadfast in his ongoing public feud with James Dolan on Thursday, calling the Knicks owner a “control freak” and comparing him to disgraced former Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Read More |
By Mike Mazzeo
Chris Carter is bringing his big bat to the Bronx. The Yankees took a flier on the free-agent slugger Tuesday, agreeing to a one-year, $3.5 million deal plus incentives with the slugger, a source confirmed to The News. Read More |