The Falcons were fined $250,000 as a team and Ulbrich was fined $100,000, 11Alive’s Maria Martin confirmed. ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich have been fined by the NFL over the prank call made to Shedeur Sanders during the NFL Draft by Ulbrich’s son. The Falcons were fined $250,000 as a … Read more
The awkward interview added to the attention and curiosity that has followed the 73-year-old Tar Heels head coach and his 24-year-old girlfriend. North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick defended girlfriend Jordon Hudson for interjecting during a CBS interviewer’s questions about their relationship and said she was “simply doing her job.” The six-time Super Bowl-winning head … Read more
McCullers hasn’t pitched in an MLB game since the 2022 World Series. He’s set to take the mound Sunday afternoon in Chicago. HOUSTON — Lance McCullers Jr. appears to be on track to make his long-awaited return to the mound this weekend. McCullers will start for the Astros against the White Sox in Chicago on … Read more
On display at Saturday’s Kentucky Derby will be the speed and agility of these 1,000-pound animals. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — On a crisp, clear morning, a chestnut thoroughbred thundered down the dirt strip at Churchill Downs, his exercise rider leaning forward above the saddle. Other horse-and-rider pairs followed. Dr. Will Farmer looked down from a viewing point, admiring … Read more
Making ‘F1’ was a complex operation that would involve unprecedented coordination, groundbreaking innovation and letting Brad Pitt drive at 180 miles an hour. MIAMI — “Top Gun: Maverick” filmmaker Joseph Kosinski came to Formula One like many Americans: “Drive to Survive.” In that popular Netflix series, he saw the potential for a cinematic event, full of … Read more
The Cleveland Browns drafted quarterback Shedeur Sanders at pick No. 144 in the 2025 NFL Draft despite character concerns. GREEN BAY, Wis. — Tyler, Texas born Shedeur Sanders was the sixth quarterback to be taken in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Cleveland Browns picked up the Colorado star with pick No. 144, in a move … Read more
The Shedeur Sanders call made headlines when the Atlanta Falcons said that defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich’s son was responsible. But others were pranked too. NEW YORK — Shedeur Sanders was not the only prospect to receive a prank call during the NFL draft. Kyle McCord, the former Syracuse quarterback who was taken by the Eagles last … Read more