Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton suffered multiple facial fractures, dental damage and a facial laceration after being hit in the face with a pitch by Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Mike Fiers, according to the Marlins website.
Amid the controversy surrounding former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice and his suspension for domestic violence, the Ravens still had a game to play Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers. One of the more interesting sites at the game was the number of Ravens fans, both men and women, wearing Rice's #27 jersey.
Indiana Pacers forward Paul George has issued an apology after posting a series of insensitive tweets concerning domestic violence. George has since deleted the tweets.
A former exotic dancer has filed a lawsuit against Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones, according to ESPN Dallas. She is seeking damages for alleged sexual assault that occurred in 2009.
Miami Heat forward Loul Deng, the target of a racially insensitive remarks read by Atlanta Hawks general manager Danny Ferry in a scouting report, recently spoke out about the issue according to ESPN.
Ray Rice, the running back for the Baltimore Ravens who has been at the center of a controversy over the National Football League's policies regarding domestic violence, has been cut from the team and suspended indefinitely by the league after video surfaced of Rice knocking his wife unconscious.
Atlanta Hawks owner Bruce Levenson has decided to sell his controlling stake in the team due to previous racist comments he made. Levenson released a statement about the issue:
Although Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon will be suspended from the NFL for an entire year, he won't be without employment.
Last night the Seattle Seahawks proved one thing - they haven't lost a step. In fact, they may be much more dangerous than last season.
As the Green Bay Packers and the reigning champs Seattle Seahawks get set to face-off in the NFL's first regular season game, many eyes will be on the big names - this includes stars such as Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Richard Sherman, Kam Chancellor, Jordy Nelson, Eddy Lacy, and the list goes on. However, due to a recent injury suffered by Packers starting center JC Tretter, the most important player in the game may not be a star but rookie Corey Linsley.
09 Aug '24 16:35PM
