New York CNN — As the football world hopes for more good news about Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s recovery, some fans are wondering how to address a small elephant in the room: What to do about unfinished fantasy football leagues? Monday was the final day for many leagues, and with the NFL deciding to...
CNN — Professional rally driver and YouTube star Ken Block died in a snowmobile accident on Monday, his Hoonigan Racing team announced. He was 55. “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband,” Hoonigan Racing said in a statement. “He will be incredibly missed. Please respect the...
CNN — An online toy drive fundraiser started by Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin topped $3 million in donations in the hours after the NFL star collapsed on the field during a game Monday night. The 24-year-old is in critical condition after suffering a cardiac arrest following a tackle during the first quarter of a...
CNN — Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Blaine Gabbert used jet skis to help rescue the occupants of a helicopter after it crash landed in the water on Thursday, he said in a press conference on Friday. He and his two brothers, Tyler and Brett, were jetskiing in Hillsborough Bay, Florida when he said they heard...
CNN — Iranian chess player Sara Khadem, also known as Sarasadat Khademalsharieh, took part in an international tournament without a hijab, Iranian news outlet Jamaran said on Tuesday. Khadem is the latest sportswoman to appear at a competition without a hijab since anti-government protests erupted in September. Khadem appeared in photos shared by Jamaran without...
CNN — When the Pittsburgh Steelers host the LA Raiders on Sunday, it will be one of those rare moments in sport where the result won’t really matter. Instead, thoughts will be with Steelers legend Franco Harris who died earlier this week at the age of 72. Harris’ death came just days before the 50th...
CNN — The Brooklyn Nets put up a franchise record 91 points in the first half – the third highest total in NBA history – in Wednesday’s 143-113 blowout win over reigning champion the Golden State Warriors. The Phoenix Suns hold the first half points record with 107 scored against Denver in 1990, while the...
CNN — Pelé’s health has worsened and the Brazilian soccer great now requires greater care due to the progression of his cancer, according to a statement by the Albert Einstein Jewish Hospital in São Paulo on Wednesday. Pelé was admitted to the hospital on November 29 for a respiratory infection and “re-evaluation of the chemotherapy...
CNN — The New York Yankees named superstar outfielder Aaron Judge as the 16th captain in franchise history, Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner announced on Wednesday. “It goes without saying what an honor that is,” Judge said at a press conference. “Look back at the list of, you know, Thurman Munson, Lou Gehrig, Ron...
CNN — Jump into the crowd, watch back the replay, have a triumphant drink; there are many ways for an athlete to celebrate a big win. If you’re Cameron Smith, you can do all three at the same time. Fresh off an emotional hometown victory at the Australian PGA Championship in Brisbane on Sunday, video...