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Legendary Pittsburgh Steeler and former NFL coach Rod Woodson split ways with the XFL’s Vegas Vipers. Woodson coached the Vipers to a 2-8 record in his lone season as coach.
NFL Legend Rod Woodson Has Disappointing Tenure As XFL Coach
The famed NFL cornerback, who played his way to 11 Pro Bowl selections and a Super Bowl win in 2000 with the Baltimore Ravens, sparked excitement around the XFL team due to his notoriety in the pros. Woodson holds the record for most pick-6s in NFL history with 12.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 18: Head coach Rod Woodson and linebacker C.J.

Nikola Jokić helped lead the way as he’s done all year, coming up clutch in the 4th quarter to help Denver finish off the job and win the Larry O’Brien Trophy.

Arch Manning missed the early portion of Texas’ summer workouts earlier this month, for good reason, but that isn’t stopping him from getting better. As the focus turns toward his first fall in Austin, the nation’s top-ranked quarterback in the Class of 2024 is fine-tuning his craft just a few miles up the road. y
Although Manning carries the weight of his last name with him everywhere he goes, and is expected to be the next Longhorns legend, there is still a long way to go.

With his two Super Bowl titles and seven career All-Pro selections, it’s rare when Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce encounters failure in an athletic setting. So, it should come as no surprise that Monday night saw the 33-year-old take advantage of a shot at redemption following a past miscue on a baseball diamond.
Back in April, Kelce was invited to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Guardians game in Cleveland and, well, it did not go well.

UFC chief Dana White is taking Conor McGregor‘s side after the MMA star slugged Miami Heat mascot Burnie in the face.
Dana White Questions Heat’s Punchy Skit Featuring McGregor, Burnie
White challenged McGregor’s critics to consider if asking a professional fighter to punch you in the face is a good decision. Miami organized a skit for Friday’s Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets where McGregor promoted his recovery spray by punching Burnie and spraying it on the mascot.
McGregor’s punch sent the man in the giant bird outfit to the hospital.

The Chiefs tight end had another crack at throwing out a first pitch, and he made the most of it
We love a redemption story.
You may recall that a back in April, Travis Kelce had the honor of throwing out the first pitch at the home opener for the Cleveland Guardians. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, who grew up in Cleveland Heights, was a three-sport athlete at Cleveland Heights High School.
Where he played basketball, football and yes, baseball.
Yet, perhaps he forgot the lessons he learned on the diamond while in high school.

In a candid media session on Sunday, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley answered questions regarding contract negotiations with the team, in seemingly low confidence.
The Giants opted to franchise tag (non-exclusive) Barkley in March, but the former No. 2 overall pick has been adamant about holding out for a new deal.

Saquon Barkley Wants Long-Term Deal, Not Ready To Sign Franchise Tag With Giants

Saquon Barkley Sounds Discouraged When Discussing New Deal
Barkley’s status as a top-tiered running back leads him to believe that the Giants should shell out big bucks.

Three-time Olympic medalist Tori Bowie was found dead in her home in Florida last month. She was 32.

With guard Tyler Herro cleared for action ahead of Game 5, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra spoke Monday about how he plans to approach his gameplan with the dynamic scorer available for the first time since April 16.
After being relegated to the sidelines all postseason, Herro, who hasn’t played since breaking his hand in Miami’s playoff opener, may see his first playtime in nearly two months with the Heat down 3–1 against the Nuggets in the NBA Finals.

U.S. Olympic champion sprinter Tori Bowie died from complications of childbirth, according to an autopsy report obtained by multiple outlets.