The National Football League Players Association elected 56-year-old Lloyd Howell, a former CFO of Booz Allen Hamilton as new executive director.
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“Prehistoric, almost’: Friends set out swordfishing, catch rare, record-setting pomfret
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries certified a new state record big-scale pomfret caught by fishermen who initially set out to get swordfish.
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says 154 games a possibility to accommodate games overseas
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says that a 154-game schedule has been discussed and would be an easy alternative to stage more games overseas.
PGA Tour-PIF ‘framework agreement’ creates board that will determine LIV Golf’s future
The agreement between the PGA Tour, Saudi Arabia’s PIF and DP World Tour was signed May 30 and outlines the framework for the new golf venture.
PETA rips ‘wannabe macho man’ sports agent Drew Rosenhaus for shark wrestling video
Sports agent Drew Rosenhaus faces backlash from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals for posting a video of himself wrestling with a shark.
West Virginia players enter transfer portal after Bob Huggins’ resignation, per reports
Bob Huggins resigned from his post as West Virginia men’s basketball coach after 16 seasons one day after being charged with a DUI in Pittsburgh.
Free agent Melvin Gordon says playing running back in NFL ‘literally sucks’
Free agent running back Melvin Gordon is still hopeful he finds a team in 2023 but says playing his position “literally sucks.”
Assault charge dropped against Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams
Prosecutors dropped a misdemeanor assault charge against Raiders WR Davante Adams for shoving a photographer. A civil lawsuit is still pending.
The most questionable NBA draft picks, from Dereck Lively II to Jalen Pickett
While some of the draftees’ fashion choices could be corrected with a colorblind test, here are some questionable draft choices that also opened eyes.
Stephen F. Austin bowling assistant out after relationship with student athlete
Steve Lemke was an assistant coach on the Stephen F. Austin bowling team under his wife, Amber Lemke. The couple has since filed for divorce.