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March 4, 2024

Phillies' Zack Wheeler makes MLB history with 3-year contract extension

The Philadelphia Phillies made it worth Zack Wheeler's while to miss free agency next year, inking him to a three-year contract extension worth $126 million.

March 4, 2024

University president delivers strong statement against biological males in women’s sports: ‘Enough is enough'

Dr. Wayne D. Lewis Jr. of Houghton University released a statement lobbying against biological males participating in women's sports after his athletes were beaten over the weekend.

March 4, 2024

Man charged in YMCA locker room attack in which ex-NFL star Braylon Edwards saved 80-year-old's life

A man has been charged in the attack of an elderly gym patron at a YMCA in Michigan, during which ex-NFL and Michigan star Braylon Edwards stepped in the save the latter's life.

March 4, 2024

Travis Kelce fights back tears during Jason Kelce's emotional retirement speech

It wasn't just Jason Kelce trying to fight emotions during his retirement speech on Monday, but Travis Kelce was having a hard time as well.

March 3, 2024

Nationals prospect released from hospital following nasty fall that led to being stretchered out of game

Daylen Lile, a second-round pick by the Washington Nationals in the 2021 MLB Draft, was released from the hospital Sunday after a nasty spill during a spring training game.

March 3, 2024

Chris Mortensen tributes pour in from Peyton Manning, others in NFL world: 'Heartbroken'

The news of Chris Mortensen's death shocked the NFL world on Sunday as the longtime award-winning reporter shared many valuable relationships with people in the game.

March 3, 2024

Iowa's Caitlin Clark reflects after breaking NCAA scoring record: 'Very grateful'

Iowa's Caitlin Clark has much to reflect on after not just playing her final regular-season home game on Sunday, but also setting the Division I college basketball scoring record.

March 3, 2024

ESPN NFL reporter Chris Mortensen dead at 72

Legendary ESPN NFL reporter Chris Mortensen died Sunday morning at the age of 72, the network said in a statement on social media. He had battled health issues.

March 3, 2024

Projected top 10 NFL Draft pick suffers injury during Combine: reports

Olu Fashanu, the Penn State offensive tackle NFL Draft prospect who is projected to go in the top 10 next month, left the NFL Combine injured on Sunday.

March 3, 2024

Xavier Worthy sends message to NFL teams after breaking 40-yard dash record at Combine

University of Texas product Xavier Worthy posted the perfect reaction to his 40-yard dash, which broke the NFL Scouting Combine record with a 4.21-second finish.