Tag: Sports

Tom Brady Announces He’s Retiring, This Time ‘For Good’

NFL quarterback Tom Brady announced on Wednesday that he is retiring from the league, and this time for good. In a video posted on Twitter, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback said, “Good morning, guys. I’ll get to the point right away. I’m retiring for good.” Brady’s retirement video came exactly one year after he announced…


Haas First F1 Team to Reveal New Look for 2023

Haas became the first Formula One team to show off their new look for 2023 on Tuesday with growing optimism for the season ahead and U.S.-based MoneyGram now prominent as the title sponsor. The online reveal of digital renders showed the Ferrari-powered car in a freshened up red, black, and white color scheme. “It’s great…


Leonard, Powell Lead Clippers Past Bulls, 108–103

CHICAGO—Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and Norman Powell added 27 to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Chicago Bulls 108–103 on Tuesday night. Paul George added 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Clippers, who’ve won six of seven. Nikola Vucevic had 23 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Bulls, who dropped the…


James Has Triple-Double, Leads Lakers Past Knicks in OT

NEW YORK—LeBron James moved within 89 points of breaking the NBA’s career scoring record and climbed into fourth place on the assists list, finishing with a triple-double in his return to Madison Square Garden as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New York Knicks 129–123 on Tuesday night, Jan. 31. James had 28 points, 11…


Russell Westbrook Cracks All-Time Top 10 in Assists

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook owns one of the 10 best assist totals in NBA history after passing Hall of Famer Gary Payton on Monday. Westbrook dished out 10 assists in the Lakers’ 121–104 loss to the Brooklyn Nets in New York, giving him 8,972 for his career. He surpassed Payton’s total of 8,966…


Broncos Get Payton as Coach in Deal With Saints

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.—The Denver Broncos have agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Saints that will make Sean Payton their head coach, a person with knowledge of the accord said Tuesday, Jan. 31. The person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the teams hadn’t announced the agreement, said the Broncos…


Judge Denies LIV Plea to Expand Discovery to Augusta Members

A federal judge denied a request by LIV Golf to expand discovery in its antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour to include communication with 10 Augusta National members, including former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. LIV Golf had issued subpoenas to five PGA Tour board members and Tim Finchem, the retired PGA Tour commissioner. It…


AP Source: 49ers’ Purdy Has Torn Ligament in Right Elbow

SANTA CLARA, Calif.—San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy tore a ligament in his throwing elbow, putting his status for the start of next season in question. A person familiar with the injury confirmed the diagnosis of the injury Purdy sustained in the NFC title game. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team…


Irving Has 26, Nets Beat Lakers 121–104 as James, Davis Sit

NEW YORK—Kyrie Irving had 26 points, seven rebounds and six assists to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 121–104 victory Monday night over the Los Angeles Lakers, who played without LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Irving had scored 30 or more in a career-best six straight games but didn’t have to carry as heavy a…


Kellen Moore Set to Join Chargers as Offensive Coordinator

Less than 24 hours after being let go by the Dallas Cowboys, Kellen Moore reportedly has a new job. NFL Network reported Monday, Jan. 30, that Moore is set to become the new offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Chargers. Moore would replace Joe Lombardi, fired by the Chargers earlier this month after the Chargers…