Brittney Griner found guilty in Russian drug trial, sentenced to 9 years in prison
WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia for over five months, was found guilty on drug charges in a Moscow-area court Thursday.
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Clemson starting safety Zanders giving up football
One-time Clemson starting safety Lannden Zanders is giving up football because of continuing problems with his injured right shoulder.
WNBA star Griner apologizes as Russian court readies verdict
An emotional Brittney Griner apologized in a Russian court Thursday as her drug possession trial drew to a close.
NFL appeals 6-game suspension for Browns quarterback Watson
The players’ union has until the end of business Friday to respond in writing. The union could challenge the appeal ruling in federal court, setting the stage for a prolonged fight.
Vin Scully, Dodgers broadcaster for 67 years, dies at 94
Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully, whose dulcet tones provided the soundtrack of summer while entertaining and informing Dodgers fans in Brooklyn and Los Angeles for 67 years, died Tuesday night, the team said. He was 94.
Royals send Whit Merrifield to Blue Jays for 2 players
Whit Merrifield said last month he might be willing to get vaccinated against COVID-19 if it meant playing for a team in contention, even though he had refused to get the shot while playing for the last-place Kansas City Royals.
Benedict to host SCHSL football championships for second consecutive year
All five South Carolina High School League football championships will be played at Benedict College for the second straight year.
Source: Atlanta Braves beef up bullpen, acquire closer Rasiel Iglesias from Los Angeles Angels
Closer Raisel Iglesias has been traded from the Los Angeles Angels to the Atlanta Braves, a source told ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
ESPN: Yankees send former Gamecock Jordan Montgomery to St. Louis Cardinals
The New York Yankees shipped pitcher Jordan Montgomery to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for outfielder Harrison Bader on Tuesday, the teams announced.
HBCU National Champion SC State Bulldogs report to camp
The South Carolina State University football team reported to preseason camp Tuesday (Aug. 2nd) in preparation for the 2022 season.
