Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz dies at age 37
The Baltimore Orioles announced that their former pitcher Brian Matusz has died at the age of 37. The Orioles said Matusz died Tuesday; his cause of death was not disclosed. The Orioles statement on X reads: “Our
NC head coach Bill Belichick ‘in contact’ with Raiders, Tom Brady about possible NFL return
Per multiple sources and a report from the NFL Network, “multiple” NFL teams have approached new North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick about a possible return to the NFL – including the Las Vegas Raiders, where Tom
Meta to replace fact-checking program in favor of “community notes”
Meta has announced it is ending its fact-checking program in favor of a ‘community notes’ system, similar to X’s Community Notes. The social media company (which owns Facebook, Instagram, Threads and WhatsApp) said in a statement: “we’re
President Biden names two new national monuments in California
President Joe Biden has signed a proclamation naming two new national monuments in California, protecting 848,000 acres of land that are of ‘scientific, cultural, ecological, and historical importance.’ The White House said in a statement: “With today’s
Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker signs franchise record five-year, $60M extension
Oakland Athletics’ slugger Brent Rooker has agreed to a five-year, $60 million contract extension with the organization. Sources told ESPN that Rooker’s deal includes a sixth-year vesting option worth $22 million; he was eligible to hit arbitration
Tennessee Titans fire GM Ran Carthon; will retain head coach Brian Callahan
The Tennessee Titans announced on Tuesday that they have fired general manager Ran Carthon after two seasons, after finishing 3-14 this season and earning the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft, set for April 24 to
Judge denies Trump’s latest request to delay sentencing in hush money case
Attorneys for President-elect Donald Trump asked a New York judge on Monday to delay his sentencing on Jan. 10 in his “hush money” criminal case. Trump’s lawyers had again appealed Justice Juan Merchan’s decision to deny Trump’s
Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel sues Biden administration over decision to block merger
Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel said on Monday that it they are suing the Biden administration over the decision to block its sales agreement, alleging that the White House used the government review process as a pretext
Jacksonville Jaguars fire head coach Doug Pederson after three season
Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan announced Monday that they have fired coach Doug Pederson after three seasons with the organization. According to Khan, the team will retain general manager Trent Baalke (who is entering the final year
Cincinnati Bengals shakeup staff, fire defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and 3 other assistants
The Cincinnati Bengals have fired defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, offensive line coach Frank Pollack, linebacker coach James Bettcher and defensive line coach Marion Hobby (per Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic). Anarumo, who has served as Bengals