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Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt Doubles Down on Aaron Boone Ejection Debacle: Wendelstedt refuses to admit he ejected Boone for something a fan said.
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Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt Doubles Down on Aaron Boone Ejection Debacle
Quick Glance: Yankees' Aaron Boone Ejected for Fan-Heckling of MLB Umpire in Unusual Incident: 'I Don't Care Who Said It'
  • Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected early in the game against the A's at Yankee Stadium after a fan yelled something. This marked his 35th career ejection, with a rather unusual reason this time.

  • Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt warned Boone of an ejection after just five pitches if another word was said. A fan behind the dugout shouted something, leading Wendelstedt to toss Boone out of the game.

  • Boone's reactions, including pointing to the crowd, were captured on video. In one clip, Boone can be heard denying he said anything. Despite Wendelstedt's error in judgment, the ejection stood, making for a highly entertaining situation.

  • Although Wendelstedt misinterpreted the situation and Boone was innocent, the ejection remained. Nevertheless, the whole incident was incredibly entertaining, and Boone's 35 ejections in a short span of time is quite an impressive feat.
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Former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson has been traded: Former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson has been traded.
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Former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson has been traded
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Former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson has been traded: Former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson has been traded.
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Former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson has been traded
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College Football Fans Mesmerized by Arch Manning's Standout Spring Game Performance
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Keeler: Broncos landing Zach Wilson at QB? Smart. Settling on Wilson if Bo Nix, Michael Penix are available? Dumb
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Quick Glance: Zach Wilson Trade Notes: Jets Deal QB to Broncos before 2024 NFL Draft
  • Nearly three years have passed since the New York Jets selected quarterback Zach Wilson as the second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and are now officially trading the heavily criticized signal-caller to the Denver Broncos.

  • At the age of 24, Wilson has been available since the beginning of the 2024 offseason, with the team's general manager, Joe Douglas, openly stating the intention to relocate the former first-round pick.

  • In urgent need of quarterback reinforcements, the Broncos made significant roster moves by releasing veteran starter Russell Wilson before free agency and entering the draft with Jarrett Stidham leading the depth chart.

  • By signing journeyman Tyrod Taylor as Aaron Rodgers' primary backup earlier this offseason, the Jets effectively indicated the conclusion of Zach Wilson's tenure with the team.
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Who should Kentucky target to replace John Calipari? One name should top UK’s list
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Quick Glance: Arkansas Saves Kentucky and John Calipari
  • John Calipari and Kentucky were on the brink of giving it one more shot. Arkansas saved them from themselves - and that's good for everyone.

  • The relationship between the 65-year-old Hall of Fame coach and the elite program was not just dull but also burdensome. When athletic director Mitch Barnhart and Calipari sat for a local television interview last month to assure fans that they were on the same page and committed to getting the Wildcats back on top, it seemed more like a hostage video.

  • Arkansas and its billionaire supporters unexpectedly intervened to recruit the coach nobody else pursued and offer him a compensation beyond what others could provide. Everyone benefits. Perhaps not the Razorbacks - time will tell - but certainly Calipari and Kentucky. He was in desperate need of a fresh start, as were the Wildcats. After failing to reach the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, the individual who led Kentucky to seven Elite Eights, four Final Fours, and a national title in his initial decade came to a realization.

  • This is not intended to diminish Calipari's past achievements at Kentucky. He revitalized the Cats, contributed to their national title, and kept UK in contention for a championship nearly every year during his remarkable first ten years. He served as a positive influence in the state, demonstrating his philanthropy in times of crisis. This is about recognizing that since 2020, Calipari was tarnishing this legacy. It's about acknowledging that both sides knew the journey had come to an end and it was time to step away. Just when it seemed that Calipari and Kentucky were considering another attempt, Arkansas intervened and rescued them from themselves.
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Russell Wilson-backed charter school agrees to enforcement plan with WA: Through June 2025, Why Not You Academy charter school will regularly show the state that ...
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Russell Wilson-backed charter school agrees to enforcement plan with WA
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With Broncos on clock for quarterback, past mistakes can guide brighter future: There have been 13 starting quarterbacks for the Broncos since Super Bowl 50 ...
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With Broncos on clock for quarterback, past mistakes can guide brighter ...
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NFL Coach: Caleb Williams Gives 'Russell Wilson Vibe' with 'Lack of Self-Awareness'
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Quick Glance: NFL Coach Compares Caleb Williams to Russell Wilson for Lack of Self-Awareness
  • An anonymous offensive assistant coach described Williams as giving off a 'Russell Wilson vibe with this lack of self-awareness.'

  • Williams' father, Carl, has had discussions with agents to potentially get his son an ownership stake from the team that drafts him.

  • There was speculation that Williams did not want to play for the Chicago Bears, who hold the first pick.

  • Williams will have a team to manage and promote his brand, as is the case with any star player or high-level prospect.
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Indiana State's Robbie Avila Enters Transfer Portal: Indiana State Sycamores center Robbie Avila entered the transfer portal after the 2023-24 college basketball ...
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Indiana State's Robbie Avila Enters Transfer Portal
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Former Colts QB Andrew Luck never considered returning to the NFL: Andrew Luck returned to Indianapolis for a charity event, six years after he retired as the ...
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Former Colts QB Andrew Luck never considered returning to the NFL
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Steelers' Russell Wilson blasted by Super Bowl champion: 'You were along for the ride' for championship
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Steelers' Russell Wilson blasted by Super Bowl champion: 'You were along ...
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Steelers GM Says Team Is Open to Selecting a Quarterback in 2024 NFL Draft: The Pittsburgh Steelers will start the 2024 season with a brand new quarterback room ...
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Steelers GM Says Team Is Open to Selecting a Quarterback in 2024 NFL Draft
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Renck vs. Keeler: At 12, your choices are Michael Penix Jr. or Brock Bowers? Who you got?
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Renck vs. Keeler: At 12, your choices are Michael Penix Jr ...
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QB-needy Broncos could be the team to turn 2024 NFL draft on its head: The Broncos are in need of a quarterback, but Sean Payton and Co. might need to make a ...
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QB-needy Broncos could be the team to turn 2024 NFL draft on its head
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10 Adorable Moments Of Russell Wilson With His Family: Faith, family, and football are the core themes of the famed footballer’s life. Check out several ...
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10 Adorable Moments Of Russell Wilson With His Family
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The 'No. 1 overall NFL Draft picks' quiz: The 2024 NFL Draft is finally upon us, and while it's still unclear how most of the first round will shake out ...
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The 'No. 1 overall NFL Draft picks' quiz
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Keeler: Rockies’ Kris Bryant got full Russell Wilson treatment on opening day. Good luck winning Denver back
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Keeler: Rockies’ Kris Bryant got full Russell Wilson treatment on opening ...
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Dawn Staley applauded by Barack Obama, LeBron James, others after South Carolina's 3rd title win
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Dawn Staley applauded by Barack Obama, LeBron James, others after South ...
Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
  • South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.

  • Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.

  • It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.

  • The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
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Seahawks pre-draft position overview: Will they draft a quarterback?: Did the Seahawks' trade for Sam Howell mean they don't need to draft a quarterback ...
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Seahawks pre-draft position overview: Will they draft a quarterback?
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Mahomes reveals why Hollywood Brown is key for Chiefs: As the Kansas City Chiefs kick off their offseason program, quarterback Patrick Mahomes finds himself ...
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Mahomes reveals why Hollywood Brown is key for Chiefs
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In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette Sports columnist Paul Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to discuss the Steelers' low win total projections — right ... Show more
Steelers win totals: Russell Wilson, others not moving needle? How much could solid NFL draft help?
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Russell Wilson-backed charter school faces state corrective action: After a third of its students left in the fall, Why Not You Academy charter school is facing ...
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Russell Wilson-backed charter school faces state corrective action
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Cam Heyward says Russell Wilson is 'ready to prove people wrong' with Steelers: Heyward feels that Wilson's presence will help Pittsburgh in a multitude of ways
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Cam Heyward says Russell Wilson is 'ready to prove people wrong' with ...
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Indiana State’s ridiculously fun NIT run is a reminder of how dumb the selection committee was
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Indiana State’s ridiculously fun NIT run is a reminder of how dumb the ...
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Formula 1 | New job for "Hamilton ex": Angela Cullen makes a surprise return to the pit lane
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NCAA Tournament LSU basketballs Angel Reese UCLA coach Cori Close address postgame handshake line incident
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Quick Glance: LSU Women Defeat UCLA, Secure Spot in Elite Eight
  • In the Sweet 16 game against UCLA on Saturday, the LSU women found themselves in trouble in the second half as the Bruins began sinking 3-point shots. This offensive onslaught by the Bruins posed challenges for the Tigers, leading to Angel Reese picking up her fourth foul early in the fourth quarter.

  • Nevertheless, the Tigers, seeded third, fought their way to a 78-69 victory over the Bruins in the Albany 2 Regional to keep their season alive. On Monday, the Tigers will face the winner of the game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado in the Elite Eight.

  • Throughout the third and fourth quarters, UCLA made 5 out of 15 3-point shots, overcoming a cold start and erasing an LSU lead that had climbed to 10 points. The Bruins outperformed the Tigers with six more rebounds and six more points on the fast break.

  • Despite the Bruins grabbing six more rebounds than the Tigers and scoring six more points on fast breaks, LSU managed to shoot at a higher accuracy rate, narrowly overcoming the 15-point disparity in 3-point shots.
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NCAA Women’s Sweet 16 Sets Viewership Records With Massive Numbers From Caitlin Clark, Iowa
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Russell Wilson sells Cherry Hills Village mansion for $21.5M, takes multimillion-dollar loss
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Russell Wilson sells Cherry Hills Village mansion for $21.5M ...