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Savannah Bananas 'Baseball Circus' coming to Maine

The Savannah Bananas are bringing their “World Famous Baseball Circus” to Hadlock Field on Aug. 18, 2023. ESPN has called the Bananas "The Greatest Show in Sports," and some have compared them to the Harlen Globetrotters in basketball. Sign up for our Newsletters Fans nominated more than 700 cities and 28 countries for the 2023 tour. Portland is one of 32 cities to get a visit. “The response has been absolutely Bananas for this world tour,” said...

2022-10-05T13:15:43Z

Bill Belichick Uses 1 Word To Describe The Lions' Punter

The New England Patriots have a big game on the horizon. They're set to take on the Detroit Lions on Oct. 9 as they try and claw their way back into the playoff race. Head coach Bill Belichick was discussing the Lions as a whole during a press conference on Wednesday when he was asked about ...

2022-10-05T19:47:16Z

Bills Wide Receiver Has Troubling Admission After Entering Concussion Protocol

During this past Sunday's matchup between the Bills and Ravens, wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie was on the receiving end of a vicious hit. It forced him to miss the rest of the game. McKenzie remains in concussion protocol at this moment. While it seems he's in good spirits, he recently made a ...

2022-10-05T15:02:10Z

Former NFL Starting Quarterback Announces His Retirement At 30

Late Tuesday night, former NFL starting quarterback Blake Bortles announced his retirement in the most Blake Bortles way possible. During an appearance on Pardon My Take, Bortles was asked if he would potentially sign with an NFL team in the near future. That's when he revealed that he retired. "I ...

2022-10-05T13:32:09Z

Racing Louisville FC responds to allegations against Christy Holly in NWSL investigation

Racing Louisville FC's president responds two days after a national investigation revealed sexual assault allegations against ex-coach Christy Holly.

2022-10-05T20:18:49Z

Details Are Emerging From Gisele's Divorce Lawyer Decision

Over the past few months, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bundchen have reportedly grown apart. According to Page Six, the couple has been living in different houses over the past few months and recently hired divorce lawyers. A new report suggests that wasn't a ...

2022-10-05T21:32:15Z

Wisconsin Quarterback Reacts To The Paul Chryst Firing

Graham Mertz is going to play his first game for a different Wisconsin head coach this Saturday. This comes just three days after the school decided to part ways with head coach Paul Chryst after eight seasons. The Badgers thought that the program was going in the wrong direction so they ...

2022-10-05T21:09:05Z

Robert Griffin III's Tweet About Philadelphia Eagles Is Going Viral

Robert Griffin III has become well-known for his peculiar analogies during his career as an NFL analyst. On Wednesday, the former NFL quarterback released yet another eyebrow-raising comparison — this time referencing the 4-0 Philadelphia Eagles. "The @Eagles are built just like you want your ...

2022-10-05T17:08:39Z

Patriots make depth signing at offensive tackle

The New England Patriots are adding depth along the offensive front with the signing of offensive tackle Sebastian Gutierrez to the practice squad, per NESN's Zack Cox. Gutierrez joining the Patriots comes at a time when Yodny Cajuste was placed on injured reserve.…

2022-10-05T21:06:40Z

Look: NFL World Reacts To Tom Brady's Injury News

Tom Brady missed practice on Wednesday due to right shoulder and right finger injuries, per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. Brady went down with a rotator cuff injury on his throwing shoulder after taking a big hit during Sunday night's matchup against the Chiefs. He returned to the field and ...

2022-10-05T21:02:15Z

Browns Signed Veteran Tight End On Wednesday Afternoon

The Cleveland Browns brought back a familiar face on Wednesday. The team officially announced the signing of tight end Pharaoh Brown. He first played for the team in 2018 and 2019. Brown was released by the Houston Texans on Tuesday after he was inactive with a shoulder injury on Sunday against the ...

2022-10-05T21:54:03Z

Breaking: NASCAR Announces Major Suspension Decision

On Wednesday afternoon, NASCAR announced a significant punishment for one of the top drivers in the sport. The racing federation suspended and fined Kevin Harvick's crew chief, Rodney Chidlers. Harvick was also docked 100 points after the team allegedly modified a vendor-supplied body part. "NASCAR ...

2022-10-05T21:08:54Z

'Secret Horsey Stuff' bourbon labels lampooning Bob Baffert leads to $50K settlement

Terms in a settlement over custom bourbon labels that satirized Bob Baffert include a $50,000 settlement to 3 equine charities, his lawyers says.

2022-10-05T09:20:10Z

Colts waive former draft pick to make room on roster for kicker Chase McLaughlin

Indianapolis has carried McLaughlin on the practice squad for three weeks, but the Colts are out of practice squad elevations.

2022-10-04T20:21:01Z

TCU reprimanded, fined after incident during Oklahoma game

Texas Christian University has been reprimanded and fined after an incident during the game Saturday against the University of Oklahoma. | MORE | Duggan, TCU rout No. 18 Oklahoma 55-24 as Gabriel gets hurt Sign up for our Newsletters The Big 12 issued a reprimand and $50,000 fine of TCU for the field storming incident that occurred at the end of the game versus OU. "Ensuring a safe environment for all players, coaches, officials and support...

2022-10-04T23:21:46Z

Monday Night Football Streaker Has Reportedly Made Police Decision

During Monday night's game between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers, a protester decided to run on the field with a pink smoke bomb. Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner was not amused by the streaker's behavior. As a result, he took matters into his own hands. Wagner was caught ...

2022-10-05T18:24:03Z

Brittney Griner's Wife Cherelle Speaks Out on WNBA Star's 9-Year Sentence: 'It Terrifies Me'

Griner's wife Cherelle told CBS Mornings that she feels her wife is "a hostage" in Russia

2022-10-05T17:22:12Z

Bucs Reveal Why Tom Brady Missed Today's Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady wasn't participating in Wednesday's practice, leading to some speculation about his status for Week 5. This past Sunday night, Brady suffered a minor injury to his shoulder. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said it's a rotator cuff injury. Well, it ...

2022-10-05T20:47:19Z

Veteran Buccaneers Wide Receiver Announces Retirement

After just two games as a member of the Bucs, the veteran is retiring from the NFL.

2022-10-05T18:04:37Z

Odell Beckham Is Reportedly Visiting With 3 NFL Teams

On Wednesday afternoon, Buffalo Bills star pass rusher Von Miller did his best NFL insider attempt. Miller said that he talks to free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr "every week" and revealed that OBJ has a few meetings scheduled with NFL teams. According to Miller, the star wide receiver will ...

2022-10-05T19:47:18Z

Spouse of 'The Bachelor' star catches historic home run, turns down $2M offer for ball

Cory Youmans, who is married to Bachelor Nation alum Bri Amaranthus, caught Aaron Judge's record-setting ball.

2022-10-05T16:50:40Z

Biden bashes University of Idaho policy on contraception: ‘What century are we in?'

President Biden on Tuesday bashed the University of Idaho over its new guidance against offering birth control for students, arguing contraception shouldn't be controversial in this day and age. "Folks, what century are we in? What are we doing? I respect everyone's view on this - personal decision they make, but my lord, we're talking […]

2022-10-05T21:34:23Z

Jets Head Coach Robert Saleh Has New Injury Update For Zach Wilson

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is a bit banged up but it's nothing to worry about. According to head coach Robert Saleh, Wilson is dealing with an ankle injury that has him limited in practice. That said, he's alright, and looks like he'll be good to go for Sunday's game against the ...

2022-10-05T16:23:43Z

Aaron Judge Is Even Better Than His Home Run Total

The Yankees slugger hit his 62nd homer, breaking a still-sacred baseball mark. He’s also having a pretty good season in other categories.

2022-10-05T01:00:53Z

Von Miller Says He Knows Where Odell Beckham Will Sign

Odell Beckham Jr. remains an intriguing wild card who could uplift an NFL offense later this season. The wide receiver isn't rushing a free-agent decision as he recovers from a torn ACL suffered in the Super Bowl. He likely won't be able to play again until November. While football fans don't know ...

2022-10-05T20:23:49Z

Ranking the best QB classes in NFL Draft history

These 20 previous draft classes are the measuring stick for all future quarterback draft classes.

2021-04-07T19:12:48Z

Tom Brady Reportedly Has 'Big Challenge' In Potential Divorce

Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen have reportedly hired divorce lawyers, signifying a potential end to their 13-year marriage. Sue Moss, a divorce attorney not connected to the star quarterback or supermodel, spoke to People about how the timing could particularly complicate matters for Brady. "The big ...

2022-10-05T18:47:13Z

Von Miller Is An 'Alien!' Steelers Coach Tomlin Raves on Beyonce-Clad Bills Star

"Some of us are aliens visiting from another planet'' - Steelers coach Mike Tomlin on Bills star Von Miller.

2022-10-05T16:59:26Z

Pats CB Says It Was ‘Disrespectful’ for Rodgers to Throw at Him

The rookie intercepted the Packers quarterback and returned it for a touchdown.

2022-10-05T16:02:22Z

Broncos Announce Russell Wilson's Status For Thursday Night

Denver Broncos fans got a bit nervous when they saw quarterback Russell Wilson and running back Melvin Gordon on the injury report to start the week. Those nerves can now be put to rest as both players are off the injury report and are good to go for Thursday night's game against the ...

2022-10-05T20:32:17Z

Look: Baker Mayfield Has Blunt Response To Reporter's Question

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield wasn't happy with one reporter's question on Wednesday afternoon. This reporter asked Mayfield why he doesn't do drills to prevent balls from being batted out of the air and he had a snippy answer. “If you have a drill for me let me know," Mayfield said. ...

2022-10-05T19:23:47Z

Reports of an assault with injuries on Dowlin Drive in Sharonville

Reports of an assault with injuries on Dowlin Drive in Sharonville This story was curated by Hearst's WLWT Alert Desk. Sign up for our Newsletters Do you have photos or video of this incident? If so, upload them to https://www.wlwt.com/upload. Be sure to include your name and any additional details so we can give you proper credit online and on TV. READ THE FULL STORY:Reports of an assault with injuries on Dowlin Drive in Sharonville CHECK OUT...

2022-10-05T10:27:43Z

Eagles could get Cooper Rush, not Dak Prescott, on Sunday Night Football

Another day, another reason to think the Philadelphia Eagles could face Cooper Rush in Week 6 when the Dallas Cowboys visit Lincoln Financial Field for Sunday Night Football. Rush, the former New York Giants practice squad QB, is set to make his fourth straight start Sunday for the Cowboys while Dak Prescott recovers from surgery to repair a broken right thumb. BUY EAGLES TICKETS: STUBHUB, ...

2022-10-05T10:30:38Z

Legendary MLB Announcer Is Calling His Final Game Today

This Wednesday's game between the New York Yankees and Texas Rangers will mark Tom Grieve's final broadcast as an analyst. Grieve, 74, has been working Rangers games for 28 years. He'll ride off into the sunset once the 2022 regular season comes to an end. Grieve isn't just an analyst ...

2022-10-05T19:23:47Z

Three Cowboys attended Rangers-Yankees, but only one saw Aaron Judge hit home run No. 62

FRISCO — The Cowboys had a trio of players at the Rangers-Yankees game on Tuesday night to watch the historic night for slugger Aaron Judge. Too bad only one of the three players saw Judge set the single-season American League record by hitting his 62nd home run of the year. Linebacker Micah Parsons rented a suite to watch the event and was joined by Dak Prescott and Michael Gallup. Parsons ...

2022-10-05T20:56:04Z

Ben Roethlisberger Reacts To Mike Tomlin's Surprising Decision

On Sunday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Steelers made the surprising decision to bench quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. After he struggled to score points against the New York Jets, head coach Mike Tomlin decided it was time for rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett to see the field. The timing of the move ...

2022-10-05T18:47:13Z

Look: Patrick Mahomes Has Brutally Honest Message For Raiders

Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the Chiefs might've had Week 5 circled when the NFL schedule released. At the end of the Kansas City Chiefs' "Sights & Sounds" video from Sunday night's win, the former MVP could be heard saying, "Make sure y'all come ready this next week, y'all know who's ...

2022-10-05T20:47:27Z

Mets Are Reportedly Leaning Toward Surprise Playoff Decision

Depending on how their National League Wild Card series unfolds, the New York Mets may use a surprising starting pitching rotation. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Mets will start Max Scherzer in Game 1 against the San Diego Padres on Friday night. If the Mets win, the team is ...

2022-10-05T21:54:03Z

Colts Make Decision On Jonathan Taylor For Thursday Night

Jonathan Taylor will not be active this Thursday night when the Indianapolis Colts face the Denver Broncos. Taylor suffered a twisted ankle during this past Sunday's loss to the Tennessee Titans. Even though Taylor was holding out hope for Week 5, the Colts have decided to save him from ...

2022-10-05T17:47:12Z

Magic Johnson Received Some Blunt Advice From Michael Jordan After His NBA Return

Magic Johnson got some blunt advice from another NBA legend, Michael Jordan, after coming out of retirement. Here's what Jordan said.

2022-10-05T19:32:03Z

Jim Redmond, who helped his son Derek to the finish line in 1992 Olympics, has died at 81

Jim Redmond, who helped his injured son Derek across the finish line of the 400m semifinal at Barcelona 1992 in one of the Olympic Games' most poignant and iconic moments, has died at age 81, his family announced. "It is with great sadness that I am writing this post to share the news that my hero, best friend my father has passed away," Derek wrote on Instagram Tuesday. "There is so much I could say about this man but he was truly one of my...

2022-10-05T20:52:05Z

Patriots Legend Ty Law Not Happy With Rookie's Comment

New England Patriots rookie cornerback Jack Jones was feeling confident after his big pick-six against the Green Bay Packers this past week. But he was a little too confident for Ty Law's comfort. On top of his big pick-six, Jones finished the game with seven tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble ...

2022-10-05T22:08:48Z

Minkah Fitzpatrick Didn't Practice Today: NFL World Reacts

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick did not practice on Wednesday due to the knee injury he suffered this past weekend. On Tuesday, head coach Mike Tomlin said Fitzpatrick's injury would have to be "managed" throughout the week as the Steelers prepare for a Week 5 matchup against the ...

2022-10-05T20:08:48Z

Carolina Panthers Announce Brutal Injury News

The bad news is that the Carolina Panthers got some brutal injury news and are sending a player to injured reserve. The good news is that for once it's not Christian McCaffrey. According to Panthers insider Joe Person, the Panthers are placing star safety Jeremy Chinn on injured reserve. He will ...

2022-10-05T17:08:39Z

Bill Belichick Shares Unknown Detail About Free Agency Signing

Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots welcomed a familiar face back this week with the signing of linebacker Jamie Collins. The 32-year-old Collins played 10 games for the Patriots last season, but remained on the market until Monday. Now, thanks to Belichick's press conference today, we ...

2022-10-05T19:02:31Z

Colts LB Shaquille Leonard is dealing with more than a concussion

Colts All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard suffered more than a concussion against the Titans on Sunday. He also broke his nose.

2022-10-04T20:51:05Z

Mike Greenberg Has A Blasphemous NFL MVP Pick

During this Wednesday's edition of Get Up, Mike Greenberg and the rest of the crew unveiled their early MVP picks. Domonique Foxworth, Jeff Saturday and Kimberley A. Martin went with traditional picks. They chose Micah Parsons, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, respectively. Greenberg, ...

2022-10-05T15:23:58Z

Bobby Wagner ‘MNF’ tackle: Fan files police report over incident that he created

The fan who brought a situation on himself is now filing charges because of the incident

2022-10-05T19:03:01Z

Former Coach Don Creasy, Colbert County legend, dies in crash

A beloved former football coach in Colbert County died in a single-vehicle crash in Sheffield on Tuesday, according to multiple reports.

2022-10-05T11:49:04Z

Steelers Offensive Lineman Has Honest Reaction To Quarterback Change

Mitchell Trubisky out. Kenny Pickett in. With the Steelers first-round pick officially in at QB1, Pittsburgh's offense will look a little different going forward. And one member of the offensive line is fully confident in the team's rookie quarterback. Saying via ESPN's Brooke Pryor, "We had ...

2022-10-05T16:17:15Z