USWNT star Alex Morgan announces retirement, pregnancy
USWNT star Alex Morgan – considered one of the most-decorated players in the history of the U.S. Women’s Soccer – announced on Thursday that she will retire from soccer after her final match Sunday with the San
Suspect in custody after 4 killed, 9 hospitalized after high school shooting in Georgia
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (“GBI”) has confirmed that at least four people were killed, and nine hospitalized after a shooting at a Georgia high school. A post on X from the GBI noted that a suspect
Biden administration hits Russia with sanctions over 2024 election misinformation
On Wednesday, the Departments of Justice and Treasury announced sanctions targeting Russian government-sponsored attempts to manipulate U.S. public opinion ahead of the November election. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the sweeping crackdown of efforts by the Russian
Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II agrees to record 4-year, $96M contract extension
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Denver Broncos signed cornerback Patrick Surtain II to a record four-year extension worth $96 million overall with $77.5 million in guarantees. Per NFL Network, the pact makes Surtain the highest-paid cornerback
Houston Texans sign backup QB Davis Mills to 1-year, $5M extension
The Houston Texans have signed veteran backup quarterback Davis Mills to a one-year extension worth $5 million. Sources tell ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the new contract will keep Mills, 25, in Houston through the 2025 season. Mills
Over 50 killed, 100s injured after Russian missiles strike Ukrainian military academy and hospital
In one of the deadliest Russian strikes since the war began, two ballistic missiles blasted a military academy and nearby hospital Tuesday in Ukraine, killing more than 50 people and wounding more than 200 others. According to
Former aide to NY Gov. Kathy Hochul charged with acting as an agent of the Chinese government
Federal prosecutors alleged in an indictment unsealed Tuesday that Linda Sun – a former top-level aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul – schemed to advance the interests of China while working in New York State government.
Left tackle Trent Williams ends holdout, finalizes new deal with 49ers
All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams has ended his holdout and is finalizing a new contract with the San Francisco 49ers. Williams’ agency Elite Loyalty Sports announced the news Tuesday, adding that the star left tackle is available
Edmonton Oilers sign forward Leon Draisaitl to historic $112M contract extension
The Edmonton Oilers announced on Tuesday that all-star forward Leon Draisaitl has signed an eight-year, $112 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid player in the NHL. The new contract begins with the 2025-26 season and runs
2 dead, 4 injured after man drives his car through restaurant patio in Minnesota
Two people were killed and four others injured after a man drove his car through a restaurant patio in a Minneapolis suburb over the weekend (per The Associated Press.) The man drove his car through a restaurant