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Learn more about Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett in this edition of Five Fast Facts.
1. Selected by the Steelers in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, the 20th overall pick.
2. Pickett finished his college career at the University of Pittsburgh as the school's all-time leading passer with 12,303 yards, one of the many school records he holds. He was also a finalist for the
The Phoenix Suns are set to hire the NBA's Morgan Cato as assistant general manager, making her the first Black woman to hold that title, ESPN reported Monday. Cato also will be one of the highest-ranking women in any NBA front office. She will report to GM James Jones and work with head coach Monty Williams on several fronts, per the report. Cato spent the past decade working in league operations under president Byron
After taking four games of a long five-game series from the Washington Nationals, the Philadelphia Phillies open a quick two-game set against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday at Arlington, Texas. The Phillies are one of the hottest teams in the major leagues, having won 14 of 17 since Rob Thomson replaced Joe Girardi as manager. But the Phillies will be running into a hot pitcher Tuesday. Rangers left-hander Martin Perez (4
New Delhi [India], June 21 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi left the Enforcement Directorate office in the national capital post-midnight after around 14 hours of questioning in connection with the money laundering case involving the National Herald newspaper. The former Congress chief has been summoned by the agency to rejoin the probe against him on June 21, as per sources. The Lok Sabha member from Wayanad in Kerala
Wimbledon is scheduled to begin in a matter of days, but the field has not yet been finalized. That doesn't mean the favorites aren't established by oddsmakers, with a lineup of usual suspects leading the pack. Before play begins in London on June 27, with the final winners to be determined on July 10, here's a look at the betting markets at Wimbledon. --Men's Competition an International Affair Two players are already
Five-star wide receiver Carnell Tate of IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., committed to Ohio State on Monday. The 6-foot-2, 185-pound Tate is the nation's No. 3 wide receiver and the 28th best prospect in the country in the Class of 2023, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. Tate chose the Buckeyes over LSU, Tennessee, Alabama and Arizona, among 37 offers. "Coach (Brian) Hartline is what made Ohio State right for m
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CHARLOTTE - Cory Littleton admitted he might lean on Shaq Thompson too much since he made the cross-country move from Las Vegas in March, but a sense of familiarity with a good friend has helped ease his transition into a third NFL stop.
The connection between linebackers Littleton and Thompson runs deep - from 10 years ago and over 2,700 miles away from Charlotte - beginning when they p
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-hander Zach Thompson on the 15-day injured list Monday with right forearm nerve inflammation. The Pirates also optioned shortstop Liover Peguero to Double-A Altoona. Peguero, 21, notched his first major league hit on Saturday. In corresponding moves, the team recalled shortstop Oneil Cruz and selected the contract of outfielder Bligh Madris, both from Triple-A Indianapolis. Thompson,
Top Russian free agent Andrei Kuzmenko is signing with the Vancouver Canucks, his agent confirmed Monday. The 26-year-old forward announced the move on Instagram with a photo of himself in a Canucks sweater. Agent Dan Milstein of Gold Star confirmed it on Twitter. "Contract details to be worked out soon," he wrote. Kuzmenko also met with the Edmonton Oilers, Vegas Golden Knights, Carolina Hurricanes and Nashville Preda
Two teams with bullpen issues meet when the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers open a three-game series with the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. The Dodgers enter the series in first place in the National League West despite losing two of three at home over the weekend to the Cleveland Guardians andfive of eight overall. The Reds were just swept by the division rival Milwaukee Brewers and have dropped eight of 11. Dodgers c
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NASHVILLE - The 2021 season ended five months ago, but as the Titans wrapped up their offseason work last week, quarterback Ryan Tannehill once again found himself answering questions about how it all ended.
"Like I said," Tannehill said, referring to his comments from earlier this offseason, "it's a scar that I'll carry with me. But I am looking forward to this year. (I'll be) u
London [UK], June 20 (ANI): Somerset County Cricket Club on Monday announced the signing of Tom Kohler-Cadmore. The 27-year-old has agreed a three-year all-format contract and will join the County this winter. A former Wisden Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year and England Lions player, he has amassed over 3800 First-Class runs at an average of 32.30, with a best of 176. He had a standout year in 2019 after scoring over 1700
Rotterdam [Netherlands], June 20 (ANI): The Indian women's hockey team will be looking to end their debut FIH Hockey Pro League campaign on a high note when they take on the USA in their last double-header matches on June 21 and 22 in Rotterdam. The Indian team led by Savita registered a 2-2 (2-1 SO) shootout win and a narrow 2-3 loss in their previous Pro League matches against the current Champions Argentina on weekend.
London [UK], June 20 (ANI): Premier League club West Ham United on Monday announced the signing of Morocco international defender Nayef Aguerd. The 26-year-old joins the Hammers from French Ligue 1 club Rennes on a five-year contract and adds further quality and depth to David Moyes' squad. He will wear the No. 27 shirt. Aguerd has enjoyed two impressive seasons with Rennes, enhancing the reputation he established at FUS
Jabari Smith favored No. 1, then books differ The 2021-22 NBA season came to a close with the Golden State Warriors defeating the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. With the season over, the offseason kicks off this week with the 2022 NBA Draft. Major sportsbooks, including BetMGM and DraftKings, are projecting where tomorrow's stars might be selected. The NBA draft is Thursday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
The Seattle Mariners reinstated right-handed reliever Ken Giles from the 60-day injured list on Monday. The club also recalled infielder Kevin Padlo from Triple-A Tacoma and designated relievers Roenis Elias and Sergio Romo for assignment. Giles, 31, will make his Mariners debut with his first appearance. He has been sidelined since spring training with a sprained right middle finger, and missed the 2021 season recoveri
Kyrie Irving appears pointed toward free agency, and multiple books are envisioning a Hollywood ending to the latest expected act of the All-Star guard's relocation plan. Irving and the Brooklyn Nets have not ironed out a contract because talks are "at an impasse," according to multiple reports. This follows the pointed season-ending assessment from general manager Sean Marks that Brooklyn would need Irving to be "all-in
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Do you guys think we should be a little concerned that two of the three expected starting receivers are already nursing some injuries that historically have the chance to linger all season long? I know the Cowboys are being extra cautious right now, but it seems like we have seen this before and it's no secret we are pretty thin at the wide receiver position.
DallasCowboys.com While the Cowboys are never short on current superstars, their legacy was built on legends, many of which have long retired from the game. Still, former Cowboys players and coaches constantly garner headlines, which will be captured in the ongoing "Past/Present Blog." Here are some of the latest news that have come from some members of the Cowboys' alumni.
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Olympique Lyonnais' power brokers were meeting on Monday to thrash out the final details of a deal to sell off nearly 40 per cent of the Ligue 1 giants to the American tycoon John Textor.
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Houston Baptist guard Darius Lee was killed Monday in an early morning shooting in Harlem that left eight others wounded, New York City police said. Lee, 21, grew up in Harlem and starred at St. Raymond High School in the Bronx before playing two seasons with SUNY Sullivan community college. He averaged 18.2 points and 8.3 rebounds in 27 games (24 starts) for Houston Baptist in 2021-22, earning second-team All-Southland
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired utility infielder Daniel Robertson from the Minnesota Twins on Monday in exchange for cash considerations. Robertson, 28, is batting .183 in 17 games with Triple-A St. Paul this season after hitting just .164 with two homers and four RBIs in 50 games in 2021 with the Milwaukee Brewers. Robertson is a career .227 hitter with 18 homers and 78 RBIs in 299 games with the Tampa Bay Rays (20
New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): Taapsee Pannu-starrer 'Dobaaraa' is all set to premiere at London Film Festival on June 23. Taapsee will present the film along with director Anurag Kashyap at the opening night gala of the prestigious festival. Produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor's Cult Movies (a new wing under Balaji Telefilm) and Sunir Kheterpal and Gaurav Bose of Athena, 'Dobaaraa' is touted as a new age thrille
Washington [US], June 20 (ANI): A new class of stellar systems has been identified- they're not quite galaxies and only exist in isolation, according to the researchers at University of Arizona. The new stellar systems contain only young, blue stars, which are distributed in an irregular pattern and seem to exist in surprising isolation from any potential parent galaxy. The stellar systems -- which astronomers say appear
The Boston Red Sox recalled infielder Jeter Downs from Triple-A Worcester and designated right-hander James Norwood for assignment on Monday. Downs, 23, could make his major league debut Monday night when the Red Sox open a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park. Downs is Boston's No. 5-ranked prospect, per MLB Pipeline. He joined the Red Sox as part of the February 2020 trade that sent outfielder M