**FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. —** Former Miami Dolphins star cornerback Xavien Howard is accused of sending a sexually explicit photo of a teenage boy’s mother to the teenager because she refused to get an abortion, according to a new court filing. This allegation surfaced Thursday in an ongoing lawsuit from last year by a woman unrelated…
Vikings special teams coordinator Matt Daniels faces a challenging task with the potential need to replace both kicker Will Reichard and long snapper Andrew DePaola after injuries sidelined them in Sunday’s game against the Colts. Reichard, who has been dealing with leg soreness, aggravated his right quad during the game, impacting his performance. The rookie…
The Atlanta Braves are poised to reintegrate a vital player into their lineup for their game in San Francisco on Wednesday. The team has officially activated outfielder Michael Harris from the 60-day injured list, a significant move for a Braves squad eager to bolster its roster. Harris has been sidelined since June 14, when he…
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is having his best season in years, making his first All-Star team since 2019 and leading the National League with a .315 batting average and a .406 on-base percentage as of Wednesday. The 32-year-old has been pivotal to the Brewers’ strong 58-43 start, which places them five games ahead of…
The New York Jets have recently activated fullback Nick Bawden from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. Bawden, who stands 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 245 pounds, has been a part of the Jets’ roster in various capacities since he first joined the team in 2021. His activation marks a significant step…
With five games left in the regular season, Oklahoma’s coaching staff, led by head coach Brent Venables, faces a critical decision regarding true freshman offensive lineman Eddy Pierre-Louis. The Sooners have been grappling with inconsistent offensive line play, prompting discussions on whether to burn Pierre-Louis’ redshirt status in order to bolster the line for the…
Max Fried, the left-handed ace for the Atlanta Braves, is among the top pitchers available in free agency this offseason. Several teams are reportedly interested in signing the 31-year-old, including the Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, and Boston Red Sox. According to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet and Jon Heyman of The New York Post, the…
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand is set to undergo surgery to repair ligaments in his right wrist, as announced by manager David Bell on Tuesday. Encarnacion-Strand has been out of action since early May due to a fractured bone in his wrist, and the surgery is scheduled for July 11 with an expected recovery…
The Red Sox, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today and MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, are expressing interest in reliever Ryne Stanek, joining other teams in pursuing the right-hander. Stanek, 32, is seen as a candidate for a rebound, having delivered a somewhat average performance with the Astros last season. Over 50 2/3 innings, he posted…
After being granted an early release from the Melbourne Storm to pursue a new opportunity, former NRL forward Aaron Pene has confirmed his next move. Following weeks of speculation about joining the Leigh Leopards in the Super League, the club has officially announced his arrival and signed him to a two-and-a-half-year contract, lasting until the…