The NBA’s new collective bargaining settlement, launched late final month forward of free company, got here with a beforehand undisclosed facet letter indicating Ben Simmons has obtained credit score for a 12 months of service for the season during which he held out from the Philadelphia 76ers and was finally traded to the Brooklyn Nets, … Read more
Utah Jazz All-Star ahead Lauri Markkanen intends to satisfy his necessary service within the Finnish navy this offseason, he informed ESPN. Army service is necessary for male residents of Finland and have to be accomplished by age 30. “It is necessary, now we have to do it, however on the similar time we take satisfaction … Read more
NEW YORK — Buffalo’s Reid Ferguson Miami’s Blake Ferguson These 32 teams are nominated for the NFL’s Salute to Service Award this year. The Salute to Service Award, presented by the USAA and league, recognizes NFL players and coaches for their dedication to supporting veterans and military communities. The Ferguson brothers hail from a family … Read more
The NFL is moving to offer its own media streaming platform. “NFL+,” the league’s new initiative, was launched Monday. The league briefed owners about the launch during May’s league meetings. Brian Rolapp (NFL’s chief media officer and business officer) confirmed last week in a column for Sports Illustrated that the NFL would start this season. … Read more
Former team-mates of Phil Bennett helped to form a guard for his memorial service at Parc y Scarlets. Phil Bennett wouldn’t have liked a fuss. Although he was a legend of Welsh rugby, he kept his greatness modest and lighthearted to the end. The tribute to the legendary Wales and British Lions fly-half and captain … Read more
LOS ANGELES — New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes Tuesday’s sentence included three years probation, 450 hours community service, and one year of weekly domestic violence classes. This was for a fight with officers responding at Los Angeles domestic violence calls last summer. Hayes was the eighth overall pick from Texas in 2019 NBA draft. … Read more
PITTSBURGH — Kalabrya Hakins assisted in the release of three white doves that were placed over Dwayne Haskins’ casket. Gospel music was played. The Pittsburgh SteelersOn Friday morning, the former quarterback was honored at a service held at Allegheny Center Alliance Church, Pittsburgh. Haskins’ service was blessed with a bright, sunny spring setting thanks to … Read more
PITTSBURGH — A memorial for Dwayne Hakins, who died in October killed this past SaturdayHe was hit by a truck. A memorial service will be held in Pittsburgh on April 22. The service will be at the Allegheny Center Alliance Church, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A visitation precedes the memorial, Kalabrya, Dwayne haskins’ widow, stated Wednesday … Read more
LOS ANGELES — Denver Broncos tight end Andrew BeckHas been awarded the NFL’s Salute to Service Award Beck will be honored at NFL Honors. This prime-time awards program is Thursday night’s premier time. It is where The Associated Press announces its individual award winners for 2021. USAA, which provides financial services and insurance to U.S. … Read more
Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham, Denver Broncos tight end/fullback Andrew BeckFormer and? Baltimore RavensJarret Johnson, linebacker, is a finalist for the NFL’s Salute to Service Award. The award is given to individuals who show extraordinary efforts to honor and support military personnel. It will be honored at NFL Honors on February 10, when The … Read more