High school senior isn’t letting a heart attack slow her down on the track

Tayveona Thomas-Everett has become a smiling source of motivation for her track teammates. DAVENPORT, Iowa — Davenport Central Senior Tayveona Thomas-Everett has always loved running. Her mother, Markeeta Thomas, still remembers the first time she got into a race. “She started running the junior Bix when she was one years old,” Markeeta said. Like most … Read more

CeeDee Lamb not reporting to Cowboys off-season program, report says

Lamb is heading into the fifth year of his rookie deal and is scheduled to make $17.991 million for the 2024 season. DALLAS — Cowboys star receiver CeeDee Lamb reportedly wasn’t expected to attend the team’s voluntary off-season program that was starting Monday, according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter. Schefter reported that Lamb is awaiting … Read more

Spurs’ Wembanyama ranks among the most-viewed players to close the regular season

Wembanyama also ranks in the top five most-viewed plays. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama took the NBA by storm, and fans have been watching him throughout the regular season. Whether it was his shooting touch from the three-point line or his dunk, “Wemby mania” was everywhere and impacted NBA social and … Read more

Brittney Griner and wife Cherelle expecting first child

“Can’t believe we’re less than three months away from meeting our favorite human being,” Griner posted on Instagram. WASHINGTON — WNBA star Brittney Griner is expecting her first child with her wife Cherelle, the couple announced on Instagram over the weekend.  The photo shows the couple’s clasped hands over a set of ultrasound photos. “Can’t … Read more