Two years later, Hurd will enter a federal courtroom with his future in tatters as he faces possibly spending the rest of his life in prison. Hurd is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty in April to one count of trying to buy and distribute large amounts of cocaine and marijuana. The charge carries a minimum 10-year sentence, but prosecutors may push for a sentence up to life....
According to the Boston Globe, law enforcement and first responders were called to his home in Milton, Mass., on Monday morning. The cause of death is unknown at this time, but it is not considered suspicious. A native of Dorchester, Mass., Hayes was 31 years old. “Former NHL player Jimmy Hayes has died. 31 years old. I just chatted with him last week at a golf course,” ESPN’s John Buccigross tweeted at 12:14 p....
Ifo Ekpre-Olomu is set to become the first player to collect “loss of draft value” insurance, collecting $3 million in the process, according to CBS Sports. MORE: Our Week 5 picks | Latest Pac-12 Power Rankings | SN Top 20 Ekpre-Olomu was projected as a first round pick in May’s NFL Draft before a season-ending knee injury caused him to drop to the seventh round, where he was selected by the Browns with the 241st overall....
The lawsuit claims that the university, former president Michael R. Gottfredson, and other school officials violated the basketball player’s rights by denying him due process after he was accused of sexual assault, The Oregonian reported. MORE: Sex scandals in sports According to the suit, the defendants “refused to (among other things) allow Mr. Austin to subpoena witnesses who would be supportive of his defense, refused to provide unredacted reports, refused to provide a contested case hearing, refused to allow cross-examination, and otherwise refused to provide the due process required by the United States Constitution and applicable laws....
It was in 2015 when Carter, then at age 90, who found out he had cancer that spread to spots on his brain. He said during Sunday’s sermon that he dealt with death in 2015, and learned to face its reality when he thought he had only a few weeks to live. “I assumed, naturally, that I was going to die very quickly,” Carter said at the service, as CNN reported....
Little Rock, Ark., police said John Barfield, 52, died in surgery after being shot around 5 p.m. local time Christmas Eve, according to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. MORE: Notable sports deaths of 2016 William Goodman, 59, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting. Police said Goodman went to Barfield’s apartment in downtown Little Rock on Christmas Eve and the men got into a fight. Goodman then pulled a handgun and shot Barfield, police said....
And over the weekend, during a panel discussion before a Big3 event, Oakley continued to speak his mind, saying that some current NBA players should “wear dresses. While Oakley gained a reputation for not backing down from any opponent in the NBA, there’s nothing “tough” about these comments. There’s nothing about casual sexism that should be accepted or thought of in any positive light. Oakley’s reputation as an enforcer or a brawler doesn’t absolve him of comments that are clearly demeaning to the female basketball fan....
Former Kelantan midfielder, Jonathan McKain has announced his retirement from professional football, after spending more than 17 years in the game. McKain, who has played for several clubs during his career, such as Brisbane Strikers, Adelaide United and Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr, also featured for his country Australia 16 times, with his last appeareance for the Socceroos made back in 2011. Announcing his retirement on his Twitter account, McKain said: “Today, I would like to announce my retirement from proffesional football after 17+ year career....
“#Hitler has nothing on #Trump,” Whitman tweeted, along with a link to a New York Times report about a violent parody video that showed Trump slaughtering members of the media and his political rivals. The doctored clip, which has been on YouTube for at least a year, was played at a three-day conference for Trump supporters at his Miami golf resort last week, according to The Times. That tweet was deleted and replaced on Tuesday with a different one condemning the graphic clip, with the reference to Hitler removed....
Smith, the MVP of Super Bowl XLVIII, agreed to sign with Oakland during the beginning of free agency on Tuesday. MORE: Best and worst moves from crazy NFL free agency day There wasn’t much room for the 25-year-old on the Seahawks’ defense. The linebacker only played in 57 games over four years, making 16 starts. He’ll join a Raiders linebacking corps that includes Sio Moore and Khalil Mack. The specifics on the length and price of the contract are not immediately known....
According to the Houston Chronicle, Allen, who asked for his release from the Aggies last month, plans to transfer to the University of Houston. MORE: QB transfers and their destinations | Trevor Knight lands at Texas A&M Allen, who was ranked as 247Sports’ No. 1 overall pro-style quarterback in the Class of 2014, did not replicate the level of play that made him so highly recruited in College Station. He threw for 3,532 yards, with 33 touchdowns and 17 interceptions, in two seasons as an Aggie....
Maclin, who had transferred to Western Kentucky but was no longer on the team, was a passenger in a car that crashed into two vehicles that were on the side of the road. UAB coach Bill Clark released a statement when he found out about the news. PHOTOS: Notable sports deaths of 2015 “We were deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Greg Maclin who was involved in a tragic car accident late Wednesday night....
“As bad as Charlottesville was, it woke a lot of people up. Too many people in this country felt we had overcome the issues of racism. We had not. The images that came out of Charlottesville were a wakeup call to get out and do something. Do something that matters,” McAuliffe told Newsweek. In this Q&A, McAuliffe dissects the role of Confederacy, racism and Donald Trump in America today—and whether he’ll run for president....
Bianca Rojas-Latraverse was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison in her involvment in a an attack on Duhamel at his home in Boucherville, Quebec, Canada. The former World Champion was beaten and and robbed shortly before Christmas Day in 2011. MORE: Selbst Becomes First Woman to Reach #1 | Nitsche Scores WSOP Hat Trick | Volpe Defeats Negreanu for bracelet Rojas-Latraverse pleaded with the Parole Board to have her serve her full sentence, hoping that it would “reduce the pain” that Duhamel had suffered....
According to TMZ, Gaspard was swimming with his 10-year-old son at Venice Beach, California Sunday afternoon when the former wrestler and a group of swimmers were caught in a strong riptide around 4 p.m. A witness at the scene told TMZ that Gaspard directed rescuers to help his son first, which they did. A Los Angeles Fire Department official told the media Sunday that they believe Gaspard “did submerge” and that’s the last time the 39-year-old was seen....
The former ECW, WCW and WWE star has started a GoFundMe page to help raise money from fans as he is dealing with a “serious” traumatic brain injury that has left him unable to work. His wife, Lisa, is also unable to work as she has become a full-time caregiver for him. MORE: Bayley looking forward to “dream matches” | Bobby Roode on finding his passion again in WWE...
The Briton leads Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas by 74 points after winning in Mexico a week ago, and with only 78 points still available over the next three races he is within touching distance of another title after those he won in 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018. Hamilton will secure a sixth crown if Bottas fails to win in Austin, Texas, on Sunday. Should the Finn take the chequered flag, Hamilton will win the title anyway as long as he finishes eighth or higher, something he has done in 17 out of the last 18 races....
The Reboot Card is actually a very important part of the gameplay loop in team-based Fortnite matches, and understanding exactly what they do and how long they last when dropped is vital if you want to get your teammates back in the game. What is a Fortnite Reboot Card and how long does it last? First, let’s discuss how you get Reboot Cards. These tokens drop whenever a teammate is taken down by an enemy....
While this challenge is simple in nature (all you have to do is visit these locations) it can be difficult if you don’t know where these locations are. Thankfully, we’re here to help out with our Fortnite challenge guide below. These three locations are pretty spread out across the map, so it may be difficult to do in one match. Visit Shipwreck Cove, Yacht and Flopper Pond The video above by HarryNinetyFour does a great job of just getting to the point and showing you the locations you need to complete this challenge....
Fortnitemares 2022 is a big deal for Fortnite players, bringing new skins, activities, and other goodies to the beloved battle royale game. As one of the biggest games in the world, Fortnite has a massive daily audience that is always looking for new skins, bling, and other goodies to show off in their matches. Fortnitemares offers a great way to get those items while also taking advantage of one of the spookiest times of the year....
