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May 25, 2023 | NFL

Insider blasts the NFL for 'TNF' flex scheduling plan

New York Post sports media reporter Andrew Marchand took the NFL to the woodshed for its upcoming Thursday Night Football flex scheduling.

May 25, 2023 | Formula One

Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari boss squash rumors of contract negotiations

Ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, both Lewis Hamilton and Team Ferrari pushed back against rumors that the seven-time world champion would join the red team after his contract with Mercedes expires at the end of the season.

May 24, 2023 | NASCAR

Alex Bowman will return for Coca-Cola 600, granted waiver for playoffs

Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 car for Hendrick Motorsports, will return to the race track this weekend to compete in the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte.

May 24, 2023 | Toronto Maple Leafs

Kyle Dubas releases statement on departure from Maple Leafs

In response to speculation around his departure from the Toronto Maple Leafs, former general manager Kyle Dubas released a statement that may leave more questions than answers.

May 23, 2023 | Boxing

Terence Crawford, Errol Spence Jr. agree to terms on superfight

After years of speculation and stalled negotiations, Terence "Bud' Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. have finally agreed to terms for a highly anticipated fight for the undisputed welterweight championship in Las Vegas this summer.

May 23, 2023 | MLB

Braves' Marcell Ozuna addresses backswing incident with Dodgers catcher

During the Los Angeles Dodgers/Atlanta Braves game at Truist Park on Tuesday night, Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was confronted by Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith for hitting him on the top of his head with his backswing.

May 23, 2023 | Washington Commanders

Roger Goodell spoke with D.C. mayor about new stadium for Commanders

In a wide-ranging press conference at the NFL's spring meeting on Tuesday, commissioner Roger Goodell said he's spoken with Washington, D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser about a potential new stadium for the Washington Commanders.

May 22, 2023 | Athletics

Oakland A's TV broadcaster fired over racist remark on air

According to The Athletic, NBC Sports California has fired longtime Oakland A's play-by-play announcer Glen Kuiper after saying a racist slur on air before the A's May 5 game in Kansas City against the Royals.

May 22, 2023 | Toronto Raptors

Steve Nash interviews with Raptors for head-coaching job

Steve Nash, the legendary basketball player who last coached with the Brooklyn Nets, interviewed with the Toronto Raptors for their head coach opening, according to Joe Vardon and Shams Charania of The Athletic.

May 22, 2023 | NASCAR

NASCAR investigating radio hack, racist comments towards Bubba Wallace

According to Motorsport.com NASCAR editor Jim Utter, security for the racing circuit is investigating how someone allegedly hacked into the radio for Bubba Wallace's team after his second-place finish in NASCAR's All-Star Race on Sunday.

May 22, 2023 | UCLA Bruins

Ed O'Bannon speaks out on EA Sports paying players for NIL use

Ed O'Bannon gave his thoughts on EA Sports' announcement that players featured in its upcoming college football game will be paid.

May 19, 2023 | Boxing

Devin Haney shoves Vasili Lomanchenko during pre-fight weigh-in

In the weigh-in prior to their much-hyped lightweight title fight, undisputed champion Devin Haney shoved his challenger Vasiliy Lomanchenko.

May 19, 2023 | Tennis

Former world No. 1 charged with second doping violation

Despite the doping charges and not having played since October, the Romanian is ranked 30th in the world.

May 19, 2023 | New York Jets

Fireman Ed comes after Pat McAfee, co-host for 'stolen valor' comments

Edwin M. Anzalone, better known to New York Jets fans as the superfan "Fireman Ed," clapped back at Pat McAfee and one of his co-hosts for unsavory comments on "The Pat McAfee Show."

May 19, 2023 | NHL

Gary Bettman to meet with Joel Quenneville to revisit coaching future in NHL

Quenneville resigned as Panthers bench boss in October 2021 after an investigation of sexual assault of a former player by an assistant coach during his time as coach of the Chicago Blackhawks was concluded.

May 18, 2023 | Boxing

Tyson Fury goes off on Joe Rogan after podcaster's comments

Tyson Fury hopped onto Instagram to respond to Joe Rogan's comments about a hypothetical fight between the WBC and linear heavyweight champion of the boxing world and UFC's heavyweight king Jon Jones.

May 18, 2023 | Phoenix Suns

Reggie Miller stands up for Monty Williams after firing

During a conference call with the media, Reggie Miller, the Hall of Famer and NBA analyst for TNT, said he was upset about how the Phoenix Suns fired now-former head coach Monty Williams.

May 18, 2023 | NFL

Previously unseen texts suggest Brett Favre was central figure in Mississippi welfare scheme

The lengthy report from Michael Rosenberg reviewed text messages exchanged between the Hall of Fame quarterback, former Gov. Phil Bryant, nonprofit executive director Nancy New and several other participants who are alleged to have moved public dollars designated for the state's neediest citizens toward the construction of a new volleyball facility at the University of Southern Mississippi.