Before Brady, There Was Berry: Coach Who Led Patriots To First Super Bowl Dies At 93 Before Brady, There Was Berry: Coach Who Led Patriots To First Super Bowl Dies At 93
Before Brady, There Was Berry: Coach Who Led Patriots To First Super Bowl Dies At 93 One of the men who helped make Baltimore a football city is gone. Raymond Berry, the Hall of Fame wide receiver whose partnership with Johnny Unitas helped build the Baltimore Colts into champions and turned Memorial Stadium into the center of the football world, died May 25 at his home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  He was 93.  Officials made the announcement on Monday. For generations of football fans in the DMV region, Berry represented something bigger than statistics. Long before the Ravens arrived. Before Ray Lewis. Before Lamar Jackson. There was Berry. A Baltimore Colt …
New England Dogs Starring In World Cup-Themed Event From 'Puppy Bowl' Producers New England Dogs Starring In World Cup-Themed Event From 'Puppy Bowl' Producers
New England Dogs Starring In World Cup-Themed Event From 'Puppy Bowl' Producers Rescue dogs from across the Northeast will be competing for hearts and glory in an event inspired by the "Puppy Bowl" to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. "LG Channels World Pup," a four-part puppy soccer tournament, will premiere on Wednesday, June 10, LG Electronics USA announced in a news release on Monday, June 1. The show will feature 48 adoptable rescue puppies representing eight national teams, like Australia, Germany, and the US. The bracket-style event comes from Bright Spot Content, which produces the "Puppy Bowl" each year before the Super Bowl for Animal Planet. "LG …
Here's What Maria Harper Told Son Dylan After Spurs' Finals Clincher In Emotional Viral Moment Here's What Maria Harper Told Son Dylan After Spurs' Finals Clincher In Emotional Viral Moment
Here's What Maria Harper Told Son Dylan After Spurs' Finals Clincher In Emotional Viral Moment An emotional postgame embrace between North Jersey basketball star Dylan Harper and his mother, Maria, is going viral after the San Antonio Spurs clinched an unlikely trip to the NBA Finals. The moment, shared by the NBA on Saturday night, May 30, had been viewed more than 5 million times on X by Sunday. The video shows Maria Harper, of Wyckoff, being ushered onto the court moments after the Spurs stunned the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals. She embraces her 20-year-old son, a Franklin Lakes native and former Don Bosco Prep standou…
MA Among States With Most World Cup Success In USMNT History, Study Finds: Here's Why MA Among States With Most World Cup Success In USMNT History, Study Finds: Here's Why
MA Among States With Most World Cup Success In USMNT History, Study Finds: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the biggest producers of US men's World Cup talent, according to a new study. BetMGM analyzed roster data from all 12 FIFA World Cups that have included the US men's national team. The analysis was released on Tuesday, May 26, the same day that the US Soccer Federation officially unveiled its 2026 World Cup roster. The sportsbook ranked states by combining how many World Cup roster players were born there, along with their appearances, goals, and wins in matches they played. California ranked first overall for most World Cup players (23), ap…
Former Devils Star Claude Lemieux Dies, 60 Former Devils Star Claude Lemieux Dies, 60
Former Devils Star Claude Lemieux Dies, 60 Claude Lemieux, former New Jersey Devils star and four-time Stanley Cup champion, has died, the NHL Alumni Association announced. He was 60 years old. The cause of death was not made public. Born in Buckingham, Quebec, Lemieux debuted with the Montreal Canadiens in 1983 after being selected in the second round of the NHL Draft and went on to win four Stanley Cups during his NHL career.  He captured championships with the Canadiens in 1986, the New Jersey Devils in 1995 and 2000, and the Colorado Avalanche in 1996, earning the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP during the Devils’ 1995 t…
Merrimack's Sports Conference Changing Its Name: Here's Why Merrimack's Sports Conference Changing Its Name: Here's Why
Merrimack's Sports Conference Changing Its Name: Here's Why The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference is changing its name and identity after a 45-year run as the MAAC. The MAAC will officially be known as the Metro Conference on Wednesday, July 1. The 13-team college sports conference unveiled its new branding on Thursday, May 28. Conference officials said the MAAC name, which has been used since the league's founding in 1980, is often confused with the Mid-American Conference. The MAC's universities are primarily located in the Midwest, although the league added the University of Massachusetts Amherst in July 2025. The …
New Details Released In NASCAR Star Kyle Busch's Sudden Death New Details Released In NASCAR Star Kyle Busch's Sudden Death
New Details Released In NASCAR Star Kyle Busch's Sudden Death New details are adding a clearer timeline to the sudden death of one of NASCAR’s most accomplished drivers. Kyle Busch suffered a “chain of events” that began with bacterial pneumonia before he died Thursday, May 21, according to a death certificate exclusively obtained by Us Weekly. The certificate said Busch had pneumonia for “days to weeks” before his death, Us Weekly reported. The illness then progressed to sepsis, which the medical examiner determined he likely had for one day. The sepsis led to disseminated intravascular coagulation, a condition involving small blood clots that can b…
'Miracle': NCAA Basketball Head Coach Nearly Drowns, Revived After Saving Nephew In Ocean 'Miracle': NCAA Basketball Head Coach Nearly Drowns, Revived After Saving Nephew In Ocean
'Miracle': NCAA Basketball Head Coach Nearly Drowns, Revived After Saving Nephew In Ocean A college basketball coach is recovering after nearly drowning while saving her 8-year-old nephew from rough surf. University of North Carolina Wilmington women's basketball head coach Nicole Woods survived the frightening incident while rescuing her young nephew. The 41-year-old spoke to WECT News about what happened on Tuesday, May 26. Woods said she went to Wrightsville Beach with her two daughters, niece, and nephew on Thursday, May 21. A powerful wave swept her nephew into the Atlantic Ocean and she jumped in after him. The third-year Seahawks coach tried…
Trump: 'I Think I'll Be Going' To NY Knicks' Historic NBA Finals Return (UPDATE) Trump: 'I Think I'll Be Going' To NY Knicks' Historic NBA Finals Return (UPDATE)
Trump: 'I Think I'll Be Going' To NY Knicks' Historic NBA Finals Return (Update) President Donald Trump said he may attend a New York Knicks game during the NBA Finals, the latest example of him using sports as a backdrop amid declining approval ratings. Trump confirmed that he might appear at Madison Square Garden while speaking to reporters at the White House on Wednesday, May 27. The Knicks will play in the Finals for the first time since 1999 after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. No sitting President has ever attended an NBA Finals game. In 2019, former President Barack Obama went to a Finals game in Toronto more than two years aft…
NJ, NY AGs Investigate FIFA Of World Cup Ticket Bait-And-Switching NJ, NY AGs Investigate FIFA Of World Cup Ticket Bait-And-Switching
NJ, NY AGs Investigate FIFA Of World Cup Ticket Bait-And-Switching New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and New York Attorney General Letitia James are taking on FIFA over what they say turned World Cup ticket buying into a pricey, confusing mess for fans hoping to catch games in New Jersey. The attorneys general issued subpoenas seeking information about ticket sales for eight World Cup matches being hosted in New Jersey, including the July 19 final, they announced Wednesday, May 27. The investigation follows reports that fans paid premium prices only to end up with seats farther from the field — while ticket costs climbed higher and higher …
MA Native, New England Revs Star Heading To FIFA World Cup: See Full USMNT Roster MA Native, New England Revs Star Heading To FIFA World Cup: See Full USMNT Roster
MA Native, New England Revs Star Heading To FIFA World Cup: See Full USMNT Roster Several Northeast natives are among the soccer stars who will represent the US as it prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The US Soccer Federation revealed its 26-man roster during a nationally televised event in New York City's Seaport on Tuesday, May 26. The unveiling aired on FOX, the nation's English-language broadcaster of the World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday, June 11. The USMNT will begin its quest for its first World Cup trophy against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, at 9 p.m. on Friday, June 12. The Yanks will also play Group D matches against Austra…
Kyle Busch’s Cause Of Death Released: NASCAR Legend, 41, Survived By Wife, 2 Young Children Kyle Busch’s Cause Of Death Released: NASCAR Legend, 41, Survived By Wife, 2 Young Children
Kyle Busch’s Cause Of Death Released: NASCAR Legend, 41, Survived By Wife, 2 Young Children The sudden death of one of NASCAR’s fiercest champions now has a medical explanation. Click here for a new, updated story: Death Certificate Details Events Before NASCAR Star Kyle Busch Died At 41 Kyle Busch’s family said Saturday, May 23, that the 41-year-old died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming complications, NASCAR.com reported. Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and one of the most successful drivers in the sport’s history, died Thursday, May 21. His death was announced by his family, NASCAR, and Richard Childress Rac…
Kyle Busch Dies Suddenly At 41: Record-Setting NASCAR Star Kyle Busch Dies Suddenly At 41: Record-Setting NASCAR Star
Kyle Busch Dies Suddenly At 41: Record-Setting NASCAR Star The pro sports world is reeling from the sudden loss of one of its biggest stars. Click here for a new, updated story: Kyle Busch’s Cause Of Death Released: NASCAR Legend, 41, Survived By Wife, 2 Young Children Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and one of the most successful drivers in the sport’s history, died Thursday, May 21. He was 41. Busch’s death was announced by his family, NASCAR, and Richard Childress Racing. His team had said earlier Thursday that he had been hospitalized with a severe illness. A cause of death has not yet been released. Busch was in his…
Pit Crew Member Saves NASCAR Reporter From Runaway 4,000-Pound Cart In Dover (VIDEO) Pit Crew Member Saves NASCAR Reporter From Runaway 4,000-Pound Cart In Dover (VIDEO)
Pit Crew Member Saves NASCAR Reporter From Runaway 4,000-Pound Cart In Dover (Video) A former UConn football player from Northern Virginia used his football instincts to save a NASCAR reporter from a runaway cart barreling toward her in a viral moment caught on camera. Donovan Williams was in the right place at the right time Friday at Dover Motor Speedway, when a 4,000-pound cart rolled downhill in the direction of Fox Sports reporter Amanda Busick while teams were preparing for a NASCAR Truck Series qualifying event. Williams, who attended C.D. Hylton High School in Prince William County before heading to UConn and Elon University, used his body to shield Busick as the pa…
NFL Streaming Backlash: Fans Fed Up Over Games Moving To Netflix NFL Streaming Backlash: Fans Fed Up Over Games Moving To Netflix
NFL Streaming Backlash: Fans Fed Up Over Games Moving To Netflix Netflix's expansion into the NFL is drawing backlash from critics who say fans are being asked to pay more to watch their teams. The NFL released the full schedule for the 2026 season on Thursday, May 14. Netflix will now air five games, including the league's first-ever game in Australia between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, Sept. 10. Netflix also has the rights to three highly anticipated matchups during the holidays. The streamer will show the NFL's first Thanksgiving Eve game when the Rams host the Green Bay Packers, as well as Christmas D…
NBA Forward Brandon Clarke Dies Suddenly At 29 NBA Forward Brandon Clarke Dies Suddenly At 29
NBA Forward Brandon Clarke Dies Suddenly At 29 A seven-year NBA career built on energy, toughness, and trust has ended in heartbreak. Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died suddenly on Tuesday, May 12, the team just announced. He was 29. The Grizzlies shared a statement on social media: "We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke," the statement read. "Brandon was an outstanding teammate and an even better person whose impact on the organization and the greater Memphis community will not be forgotten. We express our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time." No cause of death …
'Ted Lasso' Star Lands Pro Contract With Real Club, Fulfilling Childhood Dream 'Ted Lasso' Star Lands Pro Contract With Real Club, Fulfilling Childhood Dream
'Ted Lasso' Star Lands Pro Contract With Real Club, Fulfilling Childhood Dream Fútbol is now real life for Dani Rojas. Cristo Fernández, the actor who stars as Rojas on "Ted Lasso," has signed with El Paso Locomotive FC, the United Soccer League Championship club announced on Tuesday, May 12. Just like his energetic, joyful character on the hit Apple TV show, Fernández is also a forward. Fernández, 35, joined El Paso after a two-month trial with the club. He trained regularly with the Locomotive and appeared in a preseason match against New Mexico United. The Guadalajara native played at the youth level for Tecos FC, a club in Mexico's third …
College Football All-American RB Shot At Concert, Undergoes Surgery College Football All-American RB Shot At Concert, Undergoes Surgery
College Football All-American RB Shot At Concert, Undergoes Surgery An All-American rusher who set his college's single-season rushing record is recovering after he was shot at a concert. University of Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy was wounded, the school's athletic department said in a statement on Monday, May 11. The shooting happened at an unnamed concert in Mississippi early on Sunday, May 10. The junior underwent surgery and was listed in stable condition. "Ahmad is deeply loved by his teammates, coaches, friends, family, and fans," Mizzou Football said. "We will continue to stand beside him and his family through this difficult time, of…
Get Paid $50K To Watch Every 2026 World Cup Match: Here's How Get Paid $50K To Watch Every 2026 World Cup Match: Here's How
Get Paid $50K To Watch Every 2026 World Cup Match: Here's How If you can't wait to watch as much soccer as possible this summer, you might be qualified to make it your job. Fox Sports and Indeed are launching a nationwide search for one fan to become the "Fox One Chief World Cup Watcher Hired Through Indeed." The temporary job, which promotes the Fox One streaming service, will pay a lucky fan $50,000 to watch all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The role runs through the 39-day tournament, from the opening match on Thursday, June 11, to the final on Sunday, July 19. The hired fan will watch every match live in 4K on Fox One from…
Iconic Sports Broadcaster John Sterling Dies Iconic Sports Broadcaster John Sterling Dies
Iconic Sports Broadcaster John Sterling Dies The voice that made Yankees wins feel bigger, louder, and impossible to mistake has gone silent. John Sterling, the legendary radio voice of the New York Yankees for 36 seasons, died at 87, WFAN Sports Radio announced Monday morning, May 4, in a post on X. WFAN said in part, "We are devastated to hear about the passing of John Sterling," and called him "a WFAN and Yankees radio icon." The station said his voice was synonymous with a generation of Yankees fans and ended the message with a rest-in-peace tribute to John. We are devastated to hear about the passing of John Sterling, a WFAN …
Former NFL Player, 46, Saves Lives By Donating Organs After Sudden Death Former NFL Player, 46, Saves Lives By Donating Organs After Sudden Death
Former NFL Player, 46, Saves Lives By Donating Organs After Sudden Death A Virginia native and former NFL player is being celebrated for saving four people through organ donation after his death. Former Minnesota Vikings defensive back Ronyell Whitaker's organs were used to help four people, Minnesota health care system M Health Fairview said on Wednesday, April 29. The 46-year-old from Norfolk, Virginia, died from a brain aneurysm on Sunday, Feb. 22. Whitaker remained on life support for several days at the M Health Fairview Donor Care Unit as doctors carried out his decision to be an organ donor. "Ronyell loved coaching high school ki…
Couple Accused Of Posing As Pro Sports Players To Make Millions Couple Accused Of Posing As Pro Sports Players To Make Millions
Couple Accused Of Posing As Pro Sports Players To Make Millions A couple allegedly had a bold game plan: pretend to be the next big thing in professional sports and let the money roll in. Albert Paul Weber, 42, of Harvey, Louisiana, and Cyntrelle Lash, 39, of New Orleans, were indicted on Friday, April 24, on federal charges tied to a long-running scheme to impersonate professional athletes and pocket millions in fraudulent loans, the US Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana, announced. According to court documents, Weber, Lash, and their coconspirators targeted athletes who were on the verge of being drafted by NBA and NFL teams and stood to…
Red Sox Fire Alex Cora, 5 Coaches In Major Shakeup Red Sox Fire Alex Cora, 5 Coaches In Major Shakeup
Red Sox Fire Alex Cora, 5 Coaches In Major Shakeup The Boston Red Sox have parted ways with manager Alex Cora and five members of their Major League coaching staff, the team announced, as the club sits at 10-17 this season. Cora’s departure comes alongside hitting coach Peter Fatse, third base coach Kyle Hudson, bench coach Ramón Vázquez, assistant hitting coach Dillon Lawson, and Major League hitting strategy coach Joe Cronin, according to the team. Game Planning and Run Prevention Coach Jason Varitek has been reassigned to a new role within the organization, with details to be announced later, officials said. Chad Tracy will serve as…
Mike Vrabel Away From NFL Draft, Will Seek Counseling Amid Dianna Russini Photo Scandal: ESPN Mike Vrabel Away From NFL Draft, Will Seek Counseling Amid Dianna Russini Photo Scandal: ESPN
Mike Vrabel Away From NFL Draft, Will Seek Counseling Amid Dianna Russini Photo Scandal: ESPN New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is stepping away from the team during a key moment in the NFL Draft after he was photographed with NFL reporter Dianna Russini at a resort in Arizona. The team confirmed to ESPN that Vrabel will not be present for Day 3 of the draft on Saturday, April 25, as he begins counseling. The decision comes after photos surfaced showing Vrabel and longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini together at a poolside setting. Both are married. Vrabel addressed the situation publicly on Wednesday night. “As I said the other day, I promised my family, this organization, an…
NFL Reporter Resigns After Photos With Married Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel Surface At Resort NFL Reporter Resigns After Photos With Married Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel Surface At Resort
NFL Reporter Resigns After Photos With Married Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel Surface At Resort A top NFL reporter has resigned after photos surfaced showing her and Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel together at an Arizona resort, lounging by the pool and appearing to hold hands. They are both married to other people.  Dianna Russini announced her resignation from The Athletic less than a week after Page Six published several images of her with Vrabel. The images were taken at a Sedona, Arizona, resort before the NFL owners' meetings, which began in Phoenix on March 29. In a letter sent Tuesday, April 14, to Athletic Executive Editor Steven Ginsberg, the Norwood, NJ, native de…
Michigan Powers Past UConn To Win NCAA National Championship Michigan Powers Past UConn To Win NCAA National Championship
Michigan Powers Past UConn To Win NCAA National Championship The Wolverines defeated UConn on Monday night to win the NCAA national championship in Indianapolis 69-63, ending a long title drought. Michigan entered the game as one of the hottest teams in the country, but shot poorly for most of the night. It was big plays at big moments that kept them in the lead. Related: 'All Class' — UConn’s Postgame Gesture Goes Viral After NCAA Title Loss To Michigan West Orange, New Jersey, native Elliot Cadeau ran the offense, energized the crowd at Lucas Oil Stadium with big shots. View this post on Instagram …
Trump Signs Sweeping Executive Order Reshaping College Sports Rules Trump Signs Sweeping Executive Order Reshaping College Sports Rules
Trump Signs Sweeping Executive Order Reshaping College Sports Rules President Donald Trump has issued a sweeping executive order titled "Urgent National Action to Save College Sports," aimed at stabilizing the rapidly changing landscape of collegiate athletics.  The order, signed on Friday, April 3, introduces strict new rules on athlete eligibility, transfers, and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) payments, while threatening to withhold federal funding from schools that fail to comply. The order, which takes effect on Aug. 1, 2026, is Trump’s second major action on college sports, following a July 2025 order. It comes as lawsuits, NIL payments, and the …
NBA Prank Backfires: Viral Fake Fan Shot Costs Wizards In April Fools' Day Gone Wrong NBA Prank Backfires: Viral Fake Fan Shot Costs Wizards In April Fools' Day Gone Wrong
NBA Prank Backfires: Viral Fake Fan Shot Costs Wizards In April Fools' Day Gone Wrong The Washington Wizards lost twice on Wednesday: Once to the 76ers and again in the court of public opinion. An April Fools' "skit" on Wednesday went wrong for the NBA team, which had an actor who was in on it all blindfolded at half-court. The actor, who they called Jackson and presented as an unassuming fan, hurled the ball toward the basket — an airball.  Everyone on the court cheered and presented the "fan" (the actor) with a $10,000 check.  With mascots, "Jackson," and the crowd going wild, they ran back the shot, which had actually soared over the backboard. Clips o…
Free Furniture At Stake After UConn's Stunning March Madness Comeback: Here's How Free Furniture At Stake After UConn's Stunning March Madness Comeback: Here's How
Free Furniture At Stake After UConn's Stunning March Madness Comeback: Here's How UConn's next trips to the Final Four have more on the line than additional championships for the so-called "Basketball Capital of the World." Jordan's Furniture is gaining national attention for its "Make the Finals" promotion from earlier in 2026. The company promised free furniture if the UConn men's and women's basketball teams play in their respective national championship games. That pledge feels more real for customers and fans across Connecticut. Both Huskies teams won their Elite Eight games on Sunday, March 29, putting them just two wins awa…
Trans Athletes Banned From Women's Olympic Events Under New Rules Trans Athletes Banned From Women's Olympic Events Under New Rules
Trans Athletes Banned From Women's Olympic Events Under New Rules A sweeping new Olympic policy will ban transgender women from women's competitions at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. The International Olympic Committee announced the change in a news release on Thursday, March 26. The rules set a new standard that limits female categories to biological females, determined through a one-time genetic screening. Testing will focus on detecting the SRY gene, which scientists say is critical in determining a person's sex. The screening can be done through saliva, a cheek swab, or a blood sample. The test is required only once in an athlet…
Final Post Captures Joy Before Fire Killed NHL Reporter, 3 Kids As Donations Grow Final Post Captures Joy Before Fire Killed NHL Reporter, 3 Kids As Donations Grow
Final Post Captures Joy Before Fire Killed NHL Reporter, 3 Kids As Donations Grow Hockey fans around the world are rallying to support the husband of a beloved NHL reporter who died in a house fire with her three children. A GoFundMe page was launched in memory of Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her children, Hudson, Cayden, and Avery. The four were killed when their house caught fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, early on Saturday, March 21. At least $128,700 was raised from more than 1,400 donations as of Monday, March 23. "Jessi had a larger-than-life personality and an even bigger heart," fundraiser organizer Diana Johnson-Salvador wrote. "She wa…