Fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore remains in custody amid assault allegations
Former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore remains in custody after being arrested Wednesday evening, which came just hours after the school announced he had been fired for “an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.”
Trump administration blocked from deploying California National Guard in Los Angeles
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to relinquish control of California National Guard troops deployed in Los Angeles, ruling that the federalization of the state’s Guard units violated longstanding limits on presidential power. Senior U.S.
Fed. judge grants request to unseal Epstein grand jury files in NY
A federal judge in New York has ordered the DOJ to unseal grand jury materials and investigative records from Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 sex-trafficking case. U.S. District Judge Richard Berman issued the four-page ruling Wednesday, becoming the third
Mets slugger Pete Alonso agrees to five-year, $155M contract with Orioles
Former Mets slugger and free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso has agreed to a 5-year, $155 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles. ESPN’s Jeff Passan was first to report: “BREAKING: First baseman Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles
Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II to undergo season-ending foot surgery
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his right foot, the team confirmed Wednesday. The procedure, to be performed in London by Dr. James Calder, follows weeks
Fed. judge grants release of grand jury evidence in Ghislaine Maxwell case
A federal judge in New York has authorized the Justice Department to release the grand jury transcripts and other sealed evidence from the prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell, ruling that Congress’ newly enacted Epstein Files Transparency Act requires
Coalition of advocacy groups file lawsuit against Trump Admin. to disclose legal justification behind Venezuelan boat strikes
A bipartisan trio of former federal ethics officials and several major civil liberties groups are pressing for internal scrutiny—and public disclosure—of the Justice Department memo that authorized a series of lethal U.S. military strikes on suspected drug-smuggling
Ex-Mets closer Edwin Díaz agrees to 3-year, $69M deal with LA Dodgers
Relief pitcher Edwin Díaz has agreed to a $69 million, three-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Díaz’s agreement includes deferred payments by the Dodgers, with the deal also subject to a successful physical. He
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber agrees to five-year, $150M extension
Kyle Schwarber agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract to return to the Philadelphia Phillies, keeping the All-Star slugger with the defending National League East division champions. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, “BREAKING: Slugger Kyle Schwarber and
President Trump announces $12 billion aid package for farmers in the U.S.
President Donald Trump on Monday introduced a $12 billion federal assistance package aimed at helping American farmers absorb the financial blow of the prolonged trade conflict with China. Trump announced the initiative during a White House event