By Daniel Chavkin She was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer, in 2020. Nicole Hazen, the wife of Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen, has died, the team announced Thursday. She was 45 years old. “Nicole lived her life and loved her…
President Biden Releases Statement After Brittney Griner’s Sentencing
By Madeline Coleman The Russian court sentenced the WNBA star to nine years in prison and a fine of 1 million rubles (approximately $16,500). After Brittney Griner received a nine-year sentence in Russian court Thursday, President Joe Biden reiterated …
Aaron Rodgers’s Psychedelic Drug Admission Will Put NFL Broadcasters in Tough Spot
By Jimmy Traina The quarterback cites ayahuasca as helping him on the field. Will NFL telecasts acknowledge that? 1. Let me be clear right out of the gate here: I don’t care whether Aaron Rodgers does legal drugs, illegal drugs or anything in between. …
Goodell Won’t Handle Watson Appeal Process
By Michael Shapiro The Browns’ quarterback was suspended Monday for the first six games of the 2022 season. Editors’ note: This story contains accounts of sexual assault. If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual assault, contact the National …
Bill Belichick: ‘Fantasy Football Doesn’t Mean Anything to Me’
By Thomas Neumann The Patriots coach unsurprisingly is narrowly focused on his own real-life football team. Patriots coach Bill Belichick is known as a stern taskmaster with a no-nonsense approach to the business of pro football. So it should come as n…
Hill Planning to Put the Pressure on Santos ‘Until He Breaks’
By Justin Barrasso Hill headlines Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card with his eyes set on a massive victory to move up the light heavyweight division rankings. View the original article to see embedded media. Welcome to The Weekly Takedown, Sports Illustr…
Pirates Fan Trolls Owner With ‘Sell the Team’ Shirt
By Daniel Chavkin Bob Nutting thought he was just taking a simple picture with a fan. View the original article to see embedded media. Pirates fans haven’t been happy with the team over the last few years as Pittsburgh has continued to rebuild while be…
Bueckers’s Injury Is a Crushing Blow to UConn and a Sport
By Ben Pickman One season after the Huskies were hampered by injuries, their star is already back on the sidelines. Paige Bueckers sat to her coach’s left with a towel draped over her shoulders, fighting back tears. She was minutes removed from walking…
Report: Cowboys Signing Former Vikings Linebacker Anthony Barr
By Thomas Neumann Dallas is taking a flier on a former Minnesota standout. View the original article to see embedded media. The Cowboys are taking a flier on Anthony Barr. Dallas agreed to terms with the former Vikings linebacker on a contract Wednesda…
NFL Appealing Deshaun Watson’s Six-Game Suspension
By Madeline Coleman The NFL and NFLPA’s independent disciplinary officer made the proposed ruling Monday concerning the league’s investigation. Editors’ note: This story contains accounts of sexual assault. If you or someone you know is a survivor of s…