Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer Wins Calder Trophy As NHL Rookie Of The Year Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer Wins Calder Trophy As NHL Rookie Of The Year
Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer Wins Calder Trophy As NHL Rookie Of The Year New York Islanders star defenseman Matthew Schaefer was awarded the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s best rookie on Wednesday, May 13. Schaefer, 18, fought back tears when he received the trophy during a surprise segment on “Good Morning America” on Wednesday. “We’ve gone through a lot as a family,” Schaefer said after his father, Todd, told him he’d won the trophy. “This definitely means a lot.” View this post on Instagram The No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, Schaefer was the Islanders’ second-leading scorer during the 2025-26 season and a runawa…
NBA Forward Brandon Clarke Dies Suddenly At 29 NBA Forward Brandon Clarke Dies Suddenly At 29
NBA Forward Brandon Clarke Dies Suddenly At 29 A seven-year NBA career built on energy, toughness, and trust has ended in heartbreak. Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died suddenly on Tuesday, May 12, the team just announced. He was 29. The Grizzlies shared a statement on social media: "We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke," the statement read. "Brandon was an outstanding teammate and an even better person whose impact on the organization and the greater Memphis community will not be forgotten. We express our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time." No cause of death …
'Ted Lasso' Star Lands Pro Contract With Real Club, Fulfilling Childhood Dream 'Ted Lasso' Star Lands Pro Contract With Real Club, Fulfilling Childhood Dream
'Ted Lasso' Star Lands Pro Contract With Real Club, Fulfilling Childhood Dream Fútbol is now real life for Dani Rojas. Cristo Fernández, the actor who stars as Rojas on "Ted Lasso," has signed with El Paso Locomotive FC, the United Soccer League Championship club announced on Tuesday, May 12. Just like his energetic, joyful character on the hit Apple TV show, Fernández is also a forward. Fernández, 35, joined El Paso after a two-month trial with the club. He trained regularly with the Locomotive and appeared in a preseason match against New Mexico United. The Guadalajara native played at the youth level for Tecos FC, a club in Mexico's third …
College Football All-American RB Shot At Concert, Undergoes Surgery College Football All-American RB Shot At Concert, Undergoes Surgery
College Football All-American RB Shot At Concert, Undergoes Surgery An All-American rusher who set his college's single-season rushing record is recovering after he was shot at a concert. University of Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy was wounded, the school's athletic department said in a statement on Monday, May 11. The shooting happened at an unnamed concert in Mississippi early on Sunday, May 10. The junior underwent surgery and was listed in stable condition. "Ahmad is deeply loved by his teammates, coaches, friends, family, and fans," Mizzou Football said. "We will continue to stand beside him and his family through this difficult time, of…
Get Paid $50K To Watch Every 2026 World Cup Match In NY: Here's How Get Paid $50K To Watch Every 2026 World Cup Match In NY: Here's How
Get Paid $50K To Watch Every 2026 World Cup Match In NY: Here's How If you can't wait to watch as much soccer as possible this summer, you might be qualified to make it your job. Fox Sports and Indeed are launching a nationwide search for one fan to become the "Fox One Chief World Cup Watcher Hired Through Indeed." The temporary job, which promotes the Fox One streaming service, will pay a lucky fan $50,000 to watch all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The role runs through the 39-day tournament, from the opening match on Thursday, June 11, to the final on Sunday, July 19. The hired fan will watch every match live in 4K on Fox One from…
Iconic Yankees Announcer John Sterling Dies Iconic Yankees Announcer John Sterling Dies
Iconic Yankees Announcer John Sterling Dies The voice that made Yankees wins feel bigger, louder, and impossible to mistake has gone silent. John Sterling, the legendary radio voice of the New York Yankees for 36 seasons, died at 87, WFAN Sports Radio announced Monday morning, May 4, in a post on X. WFAN said in part, "We are devastated to hear about the passing of John Sterling," and called him "a WFAN and Yankees radio icon." The station said his voice was synonymous with a generation of Yankees fans and ended the message with a rest-in-peace tribute to John. We are devastated to hear about the passing of John Sterling, a WFAN …
Former NFL Player, 46, Saves Lives By Donating Organs After Sudden Death Former NFL Player, 46, Saves Lives By Donating Organs After Sudden Death
Former NFL Player, 46, Saves Lives By Donating Organs After Sudden Death A Virginia native and former NFL player is being celebrated for saving four people through organ donation after his death. Former Minnesota Vikings defensive back Ronyell Whitaker's organs were used to help four people, Minnesota health care system M Health Fairview said on Wednesday, April 29. The 46-year-old from Norfolk, Virginia, died from a brain aneurysm on Sunday, Feb. 22. Whitaker remained on life support for several days at the M Health Fairview Donor Care Unit as doctors carried out his decision to be an organ donor. "Ronyell loved coaching high school ki…
Couple Accused Of Posing As Pro Sports Players To Make Millions Couple Accused Of Posing As Pro Sports Players To Make Millions
Couple Accused Of Posing As Pro Sports Players To Make Millions A couple allegedly had a bold game plan: pretend to be the next big thing in professional sports and let the money roll in. Albert Paul Weber, 42, of Harvey, Louisiana, and Cyntrelle Lash, 39, of New Orleans, were indicted on Friday, April 24, on federal charges tied to a long-running scheme to impersonate professional athletes and pocket millions in fraudulent loans, the US Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana, announced. According to court documents, Weber, Lash, and their coconspirators targeted athletes who were on the verge of being drafted by NBA and NFL teams and stood to…
Red Sox Fire Alex Cora, 5 Coaches In Major Shakeup Red Sox Fire Alex Cora, 5 Coaches In Major Shakeup
Red Sox Fire Alex Cora, 5 Coaches In Major Shakeup The Boston Red Sox have parted ways with manager Alex Cora and five members of their Major League coaching staff, the team announced, as the club sits at 10-17 this season. Cora’s departure comes alongside hitting coach Peter Fatse, third base coach Kyle Hudson, bench coach Ramón Vázquez, assistant hitting coach Dillon Lawson, and Major League hitting strategy coach Joe Cronin, according to the team. Game Planning and Run Prevention Coach Jason Varitek has been reassigned to a new role within the organization, with details to be announced later, officials said. Chad Tracy will serve as…
Mike Vrabel Away From NFL Draft, Will Seek Counseling Amid Dianna Russini Photo Scandal: ESPN Mike Vrabel Away From NFL Draft, Will Seek Counseling Amid Dianna Russini Photo Scandal: ESPN
Mike Vrabel Away From NFL Draft, Will Seek Counseling Amid Dianna Russini Photo Scandal: ESPN New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is stepping away from the team during a key moment in the NFL Draft after he was photographed with NFL reporter Dianna Russini at a resort in Arizona. The team confirmed to ESPN that Vrabel will not be present for Day 3 of the draft on Saturday, April 25, as he begins counseling. The decision comes after photos surfaced showing Vrabel and longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini together at a poolside setting. Both are married. Vrabel addressed the situation publicly on Wednesday night. “As I said the other day, I promised my family, this organization, an…
Ex-NY Reporter, NFL Insider Resigns After Photos With Married Patriots Coach Vrabel Surface Ex-NY Reporter, NFL Insider Resigns After Photos With Married Patriots Coach Vrabel Surface
Ex-NY Reporter, NFL Insider Resigns After Photos With Married Patriots Coach Vrabel Surface A top NFL reporter has resigned after photos surfaced showing her and Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel together at an Arizona resort, lounging by the pool and appearing to hold hands. They are both married to other people.  Dianna Russini announced her resignation from The Athletic less than a week after Page Six published several images of her with Vrabel. The images were taken at a Sedona, Arizona, resort before the NFL owners' meetings, which began in Phoenix on March 29. In a letter sent Tuesday, April 14, to Athletic Executive Editor Steven Ginsberg, the Norwood, NJ, native de…
NY 4th Grader Finishes 2nd At Augusta In Drive, Chip, Putt National Finals NY 4th Grader Finishes 2nd At Augusta In Drive, Chip, Putt National Finals
NY 4th Grader Finishes 2nd At Augusta In Drive, Chip, Putt National Finals A Hudson Valley elementary school student is making waves on the national stage after nearly taking home a top title at one of the most prestigious youth golf competitions in the country.  Mario Vilardi, a fourth grader at Fishkill Plains Elementary School in the Wappingers Central School District in Dutchess County, finished second overall in the 2026 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals, held at the famed Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.  The annual competition draws thousands of young golfers from across the country, with only 80 finalists advancing to compete at Augusta,…