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The late NBA star Mark Eaton was honored posthumously today by top leaders of the nation's largest veterans association. "Not everyone who is nominated for this award receives it," Past National Commander of The American Legion John P. "Jake" Comer said during the presentation of the 2021 James V. Day "Good Guy" Award. "Many celebrities are accustomed to receiving lucrative appearance or speaking fees. We don't offer that. I say […]

The United Rugby Championships has revealed its regular season schedule, pitting top clubs from South Africa against the Celtic and Italian nations for the first time in league history. This marks the league's first season since joining forces with Jay-Z's Roc Nation as a strategic consulting partner earlier this year. Building on a rivalry that arose from the British & Irish Lions Series, the Cell C Sharks, DHL Stormers, Emirates […]

Tennessee's sportsbooks recorded their lightest volume month since the first month of operation in November 2020, as bettors found a dearth of games to bet on in July even during a month with the NBA Finals and the opening week of the Olympics. But the dip in wagers to less than $145 million comes in what will likely be the lowest volume month of the year in the U.S., and […]

On Wednesday, August 18th, Vikings linebacker Cam Smith took to social media announced his plan to retire from the NFL, less than a week after making his impressive return to game action. The statement reads: "For the past 18 years, football has been such a tremendous part of my life. It has provided countless friendships, incredible memories and invaluable lessons that will last a lifetime". Selected in the fifth round […]

It has been announced that the Washington Football Team has joined the American Gaming Association's Have A Game Plan.® Bet Responsibly.™ public service campaign, making it the first NFL team to partner with the AGA to promote responsible sports betting. The Washington Football Team will connect Have A Game Plan in-stadium activations, sponsored content on washingtonfootball.com, and campaign promotion on the team's upcoming preseason radio and television broadcasts. "With legal […]

It has been reported that former New York Jets coach Joe Walton has passed away on Sunday. Walton is credited for building Robert Morris University's football program from the ground up. No cause of death was provided. The former football coach was 85 years old. Joe Walton has a native of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. He coached the Jets for seven years and went 53-57-1 while leading New York to the […]

Tony Esposito, who as a rookie in his first of 15 N.H.L. seasons as the Chicago Blackhawks’ goaltender recorded an astonishing 15 shutouts, earning the nickname Tony O, died on Tuesday, August 10th. This news comes from the Chicago Blackhawks. The hockey star was 78 years old. Despite it not being immediately clear when he died, the cause is said to be pancreatic cancer, per the official statement. Esposito joined […]