Iran Won't Play At 2026 World Cup Amid US-Israeli Attacks, Sports Minister Says Iran Won't Play At 2026 World Cup Amid US-Israeli Attacks, Sports Minister Says
Iran Won't Play At 2026 World Cup Amid Us-israeli Attacks, Sports Minister Says Iran says it won't participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup because of the US-Israeli strikes that have killed more than 1,200 people. Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali announced the decision on state television on Wednesday, March 11. The US is co-hosting the World Cup with Canada and Mexico, with matches scheduled to begin on Thursday, June 11. The announcement came nearly two weeks after forces from the US and Israel killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during their war on Iran. "Considering that this corrupt regime (the US) has assassinated our leader, under no circums…
Trainer Texted Player To Lose Mid-Game, Pleads Guilty In NCAA Basketball Point-Shaving Scheme Trainer Texted Player To Lose Mid-Game, Pleads Guilty In NCAA Basketball Point-Shaving Scheme
Trainer Texted Player To Lose Mid-Game, Pleads Guilty In NCAA Basketball Point-Shaving Scheme A basketball trainer admitted to helping orchestrate a sweeping point-shaving scheme that bribed dozens of NCAA players to manipulate games across the country. Jalen Smith of Charlotte, North Carolina, pleaded guilty in federal court to bribery in sporting contests, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and illegal possession of a firearm. The US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced the plea in a news release on Monday, March 9. Prosecutors said Smith, 30, acted as a "fixer" in a nationwide operation that targeted NCAA Division I men's b…
Massive College Basketball Brawl Leaves NCAA Ref Knocked Out On Court: Video Massive College Basketball Brawl Leaves NCAA Ref Knocked Out On Court: Video
Massive College Basketball Brawl Leaves NCAA Ref Knocked Out On Court: Video A massive brawl during a college basketball postseason tournament left a referee injured and eight players ejected.  The altercation at the Sun Belt Conference Women’s Tournament occurred during the second-round matchup between South Alabama and Coastal Carolina at the Pensacola Bay Center in Florida on Wednesday, March 4. The fight broke out on with 5:39 remaining in the fourth quarter of South Alabama's 80-70 win. Coastal Carolina’s Tracey Hueston and South Alabama’s Cordasia Harris exchanged words under the basket before Hueston swung at Harris, sparking a bench-clearing melee. R…
Legendary Football Coach Lou Holtz Dies: Best Known For 12-0 Notre Dame Season, National Title Legendary Football Coach Lou Holtz Dies: Best Known For 12-0 Notre Dame Season, National Title
Legendary Football Coach Lou Holtz Dies: Best Known For 12-0 Notre Dame Season, National Title Lou Holtz’s voice, wit, and relentless optimism made him a fixture in American sports, and his impact on college football will be felt for generations. The legendary coach died at age 89 in his Orlando, Florida, home on Wednesday, March 4, after being in hospice care since late January, his family announced. Holtz was surrounded by loved ones, including his four children, among them son Skip Holtz, who also became a college football coach. Holtz’s coaching career was defined by historic turnarounds and championship moments.  He is best remembered for his 11 seasons at Notre Dame, wher…
Fútbol Is Life! 'Ted Lasso' Star Tries Out For Pro Soccer Team, Reviving Childhood Dream Fútbol Is Life! 'Ted Lasso' Star Tries Out For Pro Soccer Team, Reviving Childhood Dream
Fútbol Is Life! 'Ted Lasso' Star Tries Out For Pro Soccer Team, Reviving Childhood Dream Fútbol is life for the actor behind a beloved character on "Ted Lasso." Cristo Fernández, best known as AFC Richmond striker Dani Rojas in the hit Apple TV series, is trying to make it on a real professional team. The 35-year-old is on trial for El Paso Locomotive FC and has been training with the United Soccer League Championship side since late February. Fernández played 30 minutes in a preseason scrimmage against New Mexico United on Saturday, Feb. 28, KTSM 9 News reported. An Instagram video shows him taking a picture with the Locomotive and applauding after the matc…
Sudden Blackout In College Hockey OT Thriller Stuns Social Media: 'No Penalty, Right?' Sudden Blackout In College Hockey OT Thriller Stuns Social Media: 'No Penalty, Right?'
Sudden Blackout In College Hockey OT Thriller Stuns Social Media: 'No Penalty, Right?' UMass goalie Michael Hrabal wasn't the only one to have a "lights-out" performance during a crucial showdown against UConn. A men's hockey game between the No. 14 Huskies and No. 17 Minutemen on Saturday, Feb. 28, ended in controversy after the Mullins Center lights briefly turned off during a critical moment in overtime. UConn and UMass ended up tying 3-3, but the Minutemen took home an extra point in the Hockey East Association standings by winning the shootout in seven rounds. With about 1:55 left in OT, UMass forward Justin Kerr's close-range shot was stopped by UConn goalie Tyler …
College Football QB Killed In Fiery Tesla Crash: 'You Were A Blessing To So Many' College Football QB Killed In Fiery Tesla Crash: 'You Were A Blessing To So Many'
College Football QB Killed In Fiery Tesla Crash: 'You Were A Blessing To So Many' A college football quarterback died in a fiery car crash just one day before his team was set to begin spring practice. University of Colorado QB Dominiq Ponder was killed in the wreck in Boulder County, Colorado, on Sunday, March 1. The redshirt sophomore from Opa Locka, Florida, was 23 years old. The Buffaloes announced his death in a statement on the athletic department's website. "The entire CU Athletics family is devastated at the tragic passing of Dominiq Ponder," said athletic director Fernando Lovo. "He epitomized the values of passion, enthusiasm, leadership, toughness, and i…
Former Pittsburgh Pirate Dan Serafini Gets Life For Killing Father-In-Law Over $1.3M Dispute Former Pittsburgh Pirate Dan Serafini Gets Life For Killing Father-In-Law Over $1.3M Dispute
Former Pittsburgh Pirate Dan Serafini Gets Life For Killing Father-In-Law Over $1.3M Dispute Former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini will spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted of murdering his father-in-law and attempting to kill his mother-in-law over a reported financial dispute. Serafini, 51, who spent parts of nine seasons bouncing around multiple Major League teams, was found guilty in the 2021 shooting of Robert Gary Spohr, 70, and his wife, Wendy Wood, 68, according to the Placer County District Attorney's Office.  The former Pittsburgh Pirate was also convicted of first-degree burglary. On Friday, he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of p…
Hershey Bears PA Announcer Jarrod Wronski Out As PA After ‘Unprofessional’ Postgame Incident Hershey Bears PA Announcer Jarrod Wronski Out As PA After ‘Unprofessional’ Postgame Incident
Hershey Bears PA Announcer Jarrod Wronski Out As PA After ‘Unprofessional’ Postgame Incident Virginia is losing a familiar voice in Central Pennsylvania hockey. Jarrod Wronski, a Chantilly native, issued a statement advising that he is no longer the public address announcer for the Hershey Bears following what he described as an unprofessional incident involving Giant Center security after a game earlier this month. The incident occurred after the Hershey Bears game on Saturday, Feb. 7, at the arena, according to Wronski. “After the Hershey Bears game on February 7 at Giant Center, there was an incident that involved myself, my family, and Giant Center Security where I acted unpro…
Team USA Hockey Star Blasts White House Over AI Video: 'That's Not Who I Am' Team USA Hockey Star Blasts White House Over AI Video: 'That's Not Who I Am'
Team USA Hockey Star Blasts White House Over AI Video: 'That's Not Who I Am' A member of Team USA's men's hockey team is criticizing the White House for posting an AI-generated video about him insulting Canadians. Ottawa Senators captain and Team USA gold medalist Brady Tkachuk addressed the doctored clip on Thursday, Feb. 26. The US defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Sunday, Feb. 22, giving the nation its first men's hockey gold medal since 1980. After the victory, the White House's official TikTok account shared the AI video. The clip used altered footage from a news conference Brady and Matthew Tkachuk held during the 4 …
VIDEO: Mikie Sherrill Booed At Devils Game Honoring Jack Hughes VIDEO: Mikie Sherrill Booed At Devils Game Honoring Jack Hughes
Video: Mikie Sherrill Booed At Devils Game Honoring Jack Hughes New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill was booed at the New Jersey Devils game on Wednesday, Feb. 25. Sherrill was at the Prudential Center Wednesday night as part of a ceremony honoring forward Jack Hughes, whose overtime goal propelled Team USA to its first gold medal in men's ice hockey in 46 years at the 2026 Winter Olympics. But when she was introduced with her husband, Jason Hedberg, the crowd erupted in boos. Listen to New Jersey's Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill getting a warm welcome at the Devils game last night. Booooooo! 👏👏😂 pic.twitter.com/xCN8O3uUQo — Vince Langman (@LangmanVin…
Flavor Flav Offers US Women's Hockey 'Real Celebration' After Trump's 'Not Quite Invite' Flavor Flav Offers US Women's Hockey 'Real Celebration' After Trump's 'Not Quite Invite'
Flavor Flav Offers US Women's Hockey 'Real Celebration' After Trump's 'Not Quite Invite' Flavor Flav is hoping to celebrate the US women's hockey team's gold medal victory after the squad declined to attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union. The rapper and television personality said he sent an open invitation to the newly crowned Olympic champions for a party honoring them in Las Vegas. He shared the invite on Bluesky on Monday, Feb. 23, hours after the women's hockey team said it was unable to attend Trump's speech. Flavor Flav said he was "pretty flexible on timing," except for his 67th birthday weekend in mid-March. "If the USA Women’s Hockey team wants…