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Djokovic says he's 'fine' after being hit on the head by a water bottle

ROME (AP) — Novak Djokovic said he was “fine” after accidentally getting knocked on the head by a water bottle after a win at the Italian Open on Friday. A man was leaning over the railing to hand Djokovic a notebook for a signature and an aluminum-type water bottle fell out of his backpack and hit the top-ranked player on the top of his head. “Thank you for the messages of concern. This was an accident and I am fine resting at the hotel with an...


Tiger Woods sends Angels’ Mike Trout a message as their golf course comes along

Woods updated the masses on his and Mike Trout’s hometown golf course progress, with a tongue and cheek message.


Another Lakers head coaching candidate is off the board

The Los Angeles Lakers seem prepared to take their time when it comes to deciding who to hire as their next head coach. They reportedly have several candidates, including former Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson, current Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn


Steelers first-round pick has already 'apologized' to new locker mate

The new Steeler is looking to learn as much as he can as fast as he can.


USC Football News: Caleb Williams' Future With the Bears Decided

The suspense is over for USC's ex-Trojan star. Discover the Bears' decision on Caleb Williams as a day 1 starter.


Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick appears to have a permanent job for 2024

New England's old head coach has a new spot.


Who is Brazil captain? Why Neymar was removed from wearing armband and who will lead team at Copa America 2024

Brazil's men's national team have changed captain frequently over the past year. Who will wear the armband at the 2024 Copa America?


Liverpool youngster branded 'fantastic' by Wayne Rooney agrees new long-term contract

Liverpool has handed a new deal to teenager Kaide Gordon. He has bounced back from a lengthy injury lay-off and shown signs he is now reaching his true potential.


Broncos agree to terms with first-round QB

Although the Broncos have tried and failed repeatedly to replace Peyton Manning, this is the first Round 1 QB the team has turned to since the legendary passer’s retirement.


Olympic Medalist, Knockout Machine, Future Champion?

UFC St. Louis preview: Olympic bronze medalist and knockout machine Robelis Despaigne could burst into the rankings in just his second UFC fight if victorious opposite Waldo Cortes-Acosta.


Gasser pitches 6 shutout innings in his debut as Brewers roll past slumping Cardinals 11-2

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Robert Gasser allowed just two hits over six shutout innings in his major league debut and the Milwaukee Brewers trounced St. Louis 11-2 on Friday night to hand the Cardinals their sixth consecutive loss. Willy Adames hit three doubles with two runs and a pair of RBIs as the Brewers beat the Cardinals for a seventh straight time, continuing a streak that began last year. William Contreras scored three times, Christian Yelich had...


49ers DL Signed by NFC Super Bowl Rival Quickly After Being Cut

The 49ers defense has undergone an overhaul, and among the casualties was Spencer Waege, who signed with the Packers. The post 49ers DL Signed by NFC Super Bowl Rival Quickly After Being Cut appeared first on Heavy.com.


“It became impossible for me to tolerate” - Why FIBA Secretary General Borislav Stankovic pushed for NBA players to compete in the Olympics

The story of Borislav Stankovic, the FIBA secretary general who paved the way for NBA players to compete in the Olympics.


"You guys can stay here, but the colored guys have to stay somewhere else" - When Elgin Baylor and his Black Lakers teammates got denied of staying in a hotel in Charleston

Ultimately, Baylor and his teammates ended up staying in a black-owned hotel.


Kylian Mbappe says 'merci' to announce his Paris Saint-Germain run will end this month

French star Kylian Mbappe has won seven Ligue 1 titles (one with Monaco, six with PSG), and has been Ligue 1’s top scorer for six straight seasons.


Ex-MLB player Sean Burroughs collapses and dies aged 43 at Little League baseball game

Former MLB third baseman Sean Burroughs, who played seven seasons at the highest level, died at 44 years old on Thursday after reportedly collapsing at his son's Little League baseball game


UFC St. Louis weigh-in results: Jared Gooden unable to weigh in, bout cancelled

UFC St. Louis headliners Derrick Lewis and Rodrigo Nascimento are set for Saturday, but one preliminary bout is off after a fighter was unable to weigh in.


Mitch Marner trade destinations: 3 best-suited teams for Toronto Maple Leafs forward

Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs are facing another early playoff exit. Besides, they fired coach Sheldon Keefe on Thursday.


Analyst places team not named Georgia at No. 1 in preseason rankings ahead of 2024 season

The Georgia Bulldogs are largely expected to be the No. 1 team in the nation after they were controversially snubbed from the most recent College Football Playoff, but not everyone has Kirby Smart's team ranked as the country's best ahead of the 2024 season. When Joel Klatt of FOX released his ...


Toronto Gets WNBA Team; Portland Next?

Former Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard could be making an effort to bring WNBA basketball back to the city.


Michigan football to host elite Texas transfer

Michigan football hasn't been as active in the transfer portal this cycle as last, instead acting as a sniper instead of taking in a larger quantity of eligible vagabonds. Last year, the Wolverines got a ton of big names via the portal: LaDarius Henderson, Josaiah…


Bruins Making Lineup Changes for Game 3

The Bruins are switching up their lineup a bit for Game 3.


NYC streetball legend Corey ‘Homicide’ Williams dead at 46

Corey “Homicide” Williams, who was a legend in the New York City streetball community, has died at 46 years old after a battle with colon cancer. Williams had a long professional career in basketball, including stints in the NBA D-League (now called the G League) and the National Basketball League in Australia, where he once won MVP, after making a name for himself as a streetball basketball player. “I went into it with a certain goal in mind. I...


Las Vegas Raiders now have just one 2024 NFL Draft pick left to sign

The Las Vegas Raiders took yet another step toward signing their entire 2024 NFL Draft class on Friday when they agreed with one more selection after signing six the day before.


Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe fired after another early playoff exit

The Toronto Maple Leafs put together strong games while facing elimination, but the bottom line is they lost, and Sheldon Keefe paid the price.


"Not a great place to be, if I'm being real" - Penske's Joey Logano confesses to early season struggles amid continued Ford struggles

Two-time Cup Series champion Joey Logano reflected on the struggles and challenges his #22 Team Penske team and Ford are facing in the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season so far.


Broncos officially sign 13 undrafted college free agents

The Denver Broncos have their undrafted free agent class signed and ready to go for rookie minicamp.


New Orleans Pelicans Expected to Move on From Starter

After a first-round playoff exit, changes appear to be on the horizon for the New Orleans Pelicans. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, expectations are that New Orleans’ starting center, Jonas Valanciunas, will move on this summer.


Former major leaguer Sean Burroughs has died

Sean Burroughs, former major league third baseman and son of Jeff Burroughs, has died at the age of 43


OFFICIAL: Mbappe announces PSG departure

He didn’t confirm his new club but the foregone conclusions seems to be that he will be a Real Madrid player.


Mbappé confirms PSG exit

The forward has publicly announced his departure from the Parisian club at the end of this season.


Padres News: MLB Journeyman and San Diego Standout Dies at 43

Tragic news strikes the baseball community as unexpected loss befalls former top MLB draft pick, Sean Burroughs, at age 43.


Suns hire ex-NBA champion as new head coach

The Suns fired Frank Vogel on Thursday, and it appears they already had a replacement lined up when they made the move.


Lionel Messi, Inter Miami face CF Montreal with record-setting MLS ticket sales

Ticket prices for the Inter Miami-CF Montreal on Saturday have skyrocketed thanks to Lionel Messi's presence.


Giants Reporter Floats Trade Target to Replace Struggling $16.5 Million Veteran

The San Francisco Giants might opt to trade for Chicago White Sox first baseman Andrew Vaughn as Wilmer Flores struggles. The post Giants Reporter Floats Trade Target to Replace Struggling $16.5 Million Veteran appeared first on Heavy.com.


Record-Breaking QB’s Failed Seahawks Tryout: ‘Way, Way Off’ Target

Former Maryland standout quarterback, Taulia Tagovailoa failed to impress during his Seahawks tryout at rookie minicamp. The post Record-Breaking QB’s Failed Seahawks Tryout: ‘Way, Way Off’ Target appeared first on Heavy.com.


Caitlin Clark Fever has already overtaken Indiana, and it’s only the preseason

In the unofficial home debut of Caitlin Clark with the Fever on Thursday, Indiana showed it’s ready for one of the game’s top stars.


Djokovic struck with bottle from stands after winning Rome opener

Novak Djokovic was left in agony after being struck with a hard plastic water bottle as he left the court following his 6-3, 6-1 win over France's Corentin Moutet at the Rome Open which advanced him to the third round on Friday. One of Djokovic's potential threats, third seed Alexander Zverev, breezed into the third round with a 6-0, 6-4 win over Australia's Aleksandar Vukic.


Kylian Mbappé announces he is leaving PSG at the end of the season

Kylian Mbappé confirmed on Friday that he will be leaving Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season amid rumors he'll join Real Madrid in the summer. In a video posted on social media, Mbappé said that his final home game with PSG will be this Sunday against Toulouse and that he will not extend his contract with the club after joining them in 20...


Pacers nip Knicks on Andrew Nembhard's late trey

Andrew Nembhard made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 17.8 seconds remaining to fuel the Indiana Pacers to a 111-106 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday in Game 3 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series in Indianapolis.


Keith Pelley has his say on Brendan Shanahan's future as Toronto Maple Leafs president

Keith Pelley, the new CEO of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE), has confirmed that Brendan Shanahan will continue as the president of the Toronto Maple Leafs.


Predicting the Landing Spots for the Top 110 Available NFL Free Agents

With NFL free agency in full swing, with many top names available. SportsGrid checks in on the best 46 free agents and their potential NFL landing spots.


"We have to consider Dennis Rodman" - Dikembe Mutombo on the dirtiest NBA player ever

Mutombo also could have mentioned himself, as his elbows were considered lethal weapons back in the day.


Kirk Cousins is ‘full-go’ but still has one big injury hurdle to clear for Falcons

It appears to be all systems go for this year's high-priced addition by the Atlanta Falcons...sort of.


3 Eagles Already on the Chopping Block Before OTAs

Entering OTAs, these 3 Philadelphia Eagles are already on the chopping block as the coaching staff is looking to build the best 53-man roster


Patriots unveil new alternate logo: Here's the latest design added to the team

The team announced that they are not changing the main logo


Antonio Pierce indicates which Raiders QB will get first crack at starting job

Despite reports of a quarterback competition between Aidan O'Connell and Garden Minshew, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce emphasized which player will get the first crack at the starting gig.


Animosity growing between Knicks, Pacers as Josh Hart slams ‘idiotic’ Rick Carlisle

INDIANAPOLIS – Just before Rick Carlisle was fined by the NBA for “questioning the integrity of the league,” Josh Hart said the Pacers coach was “disrespectful” to the Knicks and their Game 2 victory. “Rick’s saying whatever he feels. It has nothing to do with us. But at the end of the day, I think it’s pretty disrespectful to us,” Hart said Friday at Knicks shootaround. “Because at the end of the day, we’re out there competing and playing at a...


UCLA Basketball News: Bill Simmons Celebrates Newest Bruin

UCLA's basketball squad ups the ante with a new addition as Bill Simmons responds in kind.


U.S. loses to Sweden in world championships opener

The United States lost to Sweden 5-2 in its opening match at the ice hockey world championship on Friday. Zach Werenski and Brock Nelson scored for the Americans.