The crash reportedly happened in the eastern Italian town of Porto Sant’Elpidio, according to city’s mayor, Massimiliano Ciarpella. PORTO SANT’ELPIDIO, Province of Fermo — Felix Baumgartner, the man known for jumping from the stratosphere down to Earth in 2012, died in a paragliding crash Thursday, according to multiple reports. The crash reportedly happened in the eastern … Read more
Former NFL linebacker Bryan Braman dies at 38 after battling a rare cancer. HOUSTON — Former Houston Texans and Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bryan Braman has died at the age of 38 after battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer, according to his agent. ESPN’s Adam Schefter shared the news Thursday morning on X, formerly known … Read more
The 11-time Olympic medalist claimed the night’s first award, best championship performance for her efforts at the Paris Games. LOS ANGELES — Simone Biles won two trophies at the ESPYS on Wednesday night, including the women’s best athlete award. The 11-time Olympic medalist claimed the night’s first award, best championship performance for her efforts at … Read more
Corso — the lone remaining member of the show’s original cast — announced earlier this year that his final show would be on the opening week of the season. The countdown to Lee Corso’s final appearance on ESPN’s “College GameDay” will kick off when the longtime analyst and former coach is honored at the ESPYS … Read more
AUSTIN, Texas — Longhorns safety Michael Taaffe put something more important than football front and center at this week’s SEC Media days. The Westlake alum wore a burnt orange tie with 27 sets of initials, honoring kids and employees from Camp Mystic who lost their lives in the devastating flooding on July 4. “It’s the … Read more
Soccer’s world governing body FIFA said that due to anticipated high demand tickets would be released in phases. WASHINGTON — Applications for tickets for the 2026 World Cup open Sept. 10, FIFA said Tuesday. The next edition of the tournament, which will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, kicks off at the Azteca … Read more
Organizers unveiled the medals for the next Olympics and Paralympics at a ceremony alongside the Grand Canal in Venice on Tuesday. WASHINGTON — The 2026 Winter Olympics are still a few months away, but fans are getting a first glimpse at the new medal designs. Organizers for the Milan Cortina Winter Games unveiled the Olympic and … Read more