Yankees’ pitcher Jimmy Cordero suspended for violating MLB’s domestic violence policy

MLB announced Wednesday the suspension of New York Yankees relief pitcher Jimmy Cordero for the remainder of the 2023 season for violating the league’s joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy. The 31-year-old Cordero was
3 dead, 8 injured after shooting in Fort Worth, Texas parking lot

At least three people were killed and eight others were injured in a shooting late Monday in Fort Worth, Texas. The Fort Worth Police Department said its officers were dispatched to Horne Street on the west side of
5 men killed, 2 children injured in Philadelphia mass shooting

At least five people were killed and two minor children were injured by gunfire in a Philadelphia neighborhood, when a man wearing body armor opened fire on Monday. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle M. Outlaw told reporters during
Angels place OF Mike Trout on IL with hamate bone hand fracture

The Los Angeles Angels announced that outfielder Mike Trout has a fractured hamate bone in his left hand and has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Hamate fractures typically require surgery and require with a 3-7
Joey Chestnut wins 16th title in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2023

Joey “Jaws” Chestnut won his 16th Mustard Belt by consuming 62 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes at the 2023 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4th. Chestnut battled a lengthy weather delay, but still
2 killed, 30 injured in mass shooting at Baltimore block party

At least two people were killed, and approximately 30 were injured, in a mass shooting at a Baltimore block party in the early hours of Sunday. Acting Police Commissioner Richard Worley said: “Our hearts and prayers are
2 trampled, 7 shot in Kansas nightclub shooting

Seven people were shot and two others were trampled after a gunfight involving multiple patrons erupted early Sunday inside a Wichita, Kansas, nightclub. Police confirmed that the two people who suffered traumatic injuries, a 30-year-old woman and
Former Clippers guard Eric Gordon agrees to deal with the Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns have agreed to a deal with guard Eric Gordon. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the 34-year-old Gordon reportedly turned down more lucrative offers to sign with the Suns, and reportedly considered the Golden
LaMelo Ball agrees to five-year, $260 million extension with Hornets

LaMelo Ball has agreed to a five-year, $260 million contract extension with the Charlotte Hornets, keeping him in Charlotte through the 2028-29 season. Per The Athletic’s Shams Charania, league sources said that ‘Ball was eligible for a
Ex-Parkland resource officer who stayed outside during mass shooting found not guilty

A jury has acquitted Scot Peterson, the ex-school resource officer who stayed outside during the February 2018 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on all counts. The case was notable for the state’s