Pony down? SMU leadership declares death of university’s iconic rally cry during rebranding efforts

Board of Trustees Chair David Miller said the phrase “Pony Up” had “died a natural death,” according to a report by the Dallas Morning News. DALLAS — SMU stirred up controversy over the weekend, pitting ponies against mustangs. Board of Trustees Chair David Miller said the phrase “Pony Up!” had “died a natural death,” according … Read more

Travis Kelce wears ‘Free 4’ shirt in support of Rashee Rice, lawyer of victim injured in high-speed Dallas crash responds

“Free Rashee? He already thinks he’s getting away scot-free,” Marc Lenahan, a lawyer for one of the victims who was injured in the crash, said in a statement. DALLAS — Travis Kelce’s decision to wear a “Free 4” shirt in support of Rashee Rice amid his ongoing suspension by the NFL is drawing ire from … Read more

Texans observe moment of silence before game against Buccaneers, but don’t mention Charlie Kirk

HOUSTON — Across the NFL on Sunday, some stadium PA announcers called for a moment of silence to remember conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated last week in Utah. At other stadiums, there was no mention. At NRG Stadium before the Buccaneers-Texans game, the PA announcer did call for a moment of silence, but … Read more

Tom Brady to play in Saudi flag football tournament alongside current and former NFL stars

Saquon Barkley, CeeDee Lamb, Christian McCaffrey, Maxx Crosby and Rob Gronkowski will also play in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic on March 21 in Riyadh. LAS VEGAS — Tom Brady plans to play alongside current and former NFL stars in a three-team flag football tournament in Saudi Arabia next year, the seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback … Read more

What is turf toe? Doctor explains injury that will sideline Joe Burrow for months

A Norton Healthcare doctor explains the uncommon injury and how it can affect those playing high-impact sports. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Burrow suffered an injury to his toe that could sideline the quarterback for up to three months. Burrow was diagnosed with a “turf toe” sustained during the Bengals game against the … Read more