Fans may notice that some of North America’s most iconic stadiums will have a different name. WASHINGTON — The World Cup is kicking off in a few days and some of North America’s most recognizable stadiums are getting a name change, at least temporarily. The soccer tournament, hosted for the first time ever by three countries, … Read more
Treadway started in the 2002 Indy 500, which was the “highlight” of his IndyCar career, according to a press release announcing his death. INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis 500 veteran Rick Treadway has died. He was 56. According to a news release from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Treadway died Saturday, May 30 in a motorcycle crash. Treadway started … Read more
Rick Adelman played for seven NBA seasons before becoming one of the game’s all-time winningest coaches. Rick Adelman, a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee who played for seven NBA seasons before becoming one of the game’s all-time winningest coaches, has died, the National Basketball Coaches Association announced Monday. Adelman, the father of Denver Nuggets coach … Read more
Seven months after parting ways with Under Armour, the Golden State Warriors superstar has found his next partner. SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry officially ended his sneaker free agency Monday. The Golden State Warriors star revealed he signed a landmark 10-year endorsement deal with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning, ending a seven-month recruitment process that drew … Read more
According to ESPN, it is unclear if Wilson is retiring as a player or simply taking a pause on his playing career. NEW YORK — Former Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson is reportedly finalizing a deal to join CBS Sports as an analyst. According to several reports, including from ESPN and NFL Network, Wilson is … Read more
The South African team was due to depart Sunday but had not secured U.S. visas for some players and backroom staff members. WASHINGTON — South Africa’s World Cup squad will leave for the tournament on Monday after problems with travel visas delayed their departure, the national soccer body said. South Africa plays co-host Mexico in the opening game … Read more
Berry was a two-time NFL champion with the Baltimore Colts and coached the New England Patriots. WASHINGTON — Raymond Berry, a Pro Football Hall of Famer and NFL coach, has died. He was 93. Berry was a two-time NFL champion with the Baltimore Colts, before the team moved to Indianapolis, and went on to coach … Read more