Ex-NFL CB Vontae Davis found dead at age 35Ex-NFL CB Vontae Davis found dead at age 35
Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead Monday at a residence in South Florida. He was 35 years old.
Day: April 1, 2024
Lawyer: Chiefs’ Rice cooperating with authoritiesLawyer: Chiefs’ Rice cooperating with authorities
Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is cooperating with authorities in Dallas after a car that is registered or leased in his name was involved in a multivehicle crash Saturday, his attorney said Monday.
CB Sutton, wanted for weeks in Fla., turns self inCB Sutton, wanted for weeks in Fla., turns self in
Cam Sutton’s attorney contacted the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office last Monday to say he would turn himself in, only to do so six days later, officials said. He was booked in the Orient Road Jail in Tampa, Florida, at 8:24 p.m. local time Sunday.
NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee names game officials for 2024 men's Final FourNCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee names game officials for 2024 men's Final Four
The NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee has approved the 11 game officials for the two Final Four games as well as the national championship match.LeBron James Says He Doesn’t ‘Have Much Time Left,’ Prefers To Retire As A LakerLeBron James Says He Doesn’t ‘Have Much Time Left,’ Prefers To Retire As A Laker
LeBron James said he didn’t know when he was going to retire but that he didn’t “have much time left” following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 116-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
“Not very long. Not very long. I’m on the other side, obviously, of the hill. I’m not gonna play another 21 years, that’s for damn sure. But not very long.
“I don’t know when that door will close as far as when I’ll retire. But I don’t have much time left,” said James.
James finished the game with 40 points while tying his career-high with nine 3s.
Both James and the Lakers would prefer that he retire as a Laker, sources told Jovan Buha of The Athletic.
Sources: Embiid could return as soon as Tue.Sources: Embiid could return as soon as Tue.
Reigning MVP Joel Embiid could make his return to the 76ers as soon as Tuesday, sources told ESPN. He has not played since Jan. 30 and undergoing meniscus surgery.
Lakers ring Kobe gifted to father sells for $927KLakers ring Kobe gifted to father sells for $927K
Over the weekend, a player-issued ring from the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2000 NBA title — gifted from Kobe Bryant to his father, Joe “Jellybean” Bryant — sold for $927,000, including buyer’s premium with collectibles marketplace Goldin.
(1) Purdue vs. (11) NC State: Game time, TV channel for the men’s Final Four(1) Purdue vs. (11) NC State: Game time, TV channel for the men’s Final Four
Purdue and NC State will battle in the Final Four on Saturday, April 6. Here’s everything you need to know, including live updates of the game.How Utah Jazz general manager Justin Zanik found himself fighting for his lifeHow Utah Jazz general manager Justin Zanik found himself fighting for his life
While executing some of the biggest NBA trades for the Utah Jazz, GM Justin Zanik’s energy and focus on his team kept him from one other important aspect of his life: his health.
Justin Zanik To Undergo Kidney TransplantJustin Zanik To Undergo Kidney Transplant
Justin Zanik will undergo a kidney transplant on April 2nd. Zanik will be in the University of Utah’s hospital for several days and then be home for most of April recuperating. Zanik expects to return to normal activities running the front office of the Utah Jazz well ahead of the draft and free agency.
Zanik has Polycystic Kidney Disease, which has also been diagnosed in all three of his children. All three of his children have advanced forms of PKD that will likely require them to undergo kidney transplants before they turn 30 and perhaps undergo multiple transplants.
Zanik was diagnosed in October and the husband of his wife’s childhood best friend will be his kidney donor.
“I’m a fixer by nature,” Justin said. “My job with the Jazz, my role with my family — I mean, I was a [player] agent for 15 years. I fixed a lot of s—. I’m the one who’s supposed to help. I’m the one who’s supposed to take care of everything. I really didn’t know how to ask for help, but I had to get over it.
“I knew I had to get over it.”