The pistons They have placed Assistant General Manager Rob Murphy on furlough while they conduct an investigation looking into an allegation of workplace misconduct involving a former employee, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Thursday. The 50-year-old was reportedly on vacation for about a week after the Pistons management first heard the allegation. The sources said Yahoo Sports! The investigation is expected to be completed by early next week or sooner. Murphy was just promoted to Assistant General Manager in June of this year. Previously he served as J. Pistons league president…
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LeBron James’ reaction to the death of longtime NBA referee Tony Brown
The NBA announced, Thursday, the death of NBA referee Tony Brown at the age of 55 due to pancreatic cancer. Lakers star LeBron James He shared some small memories about his time interacting with the referee throughout Brown’s 20-year career in the league. Brown worked even during the 2020 NBA Finals when the James Lakers beat the Heat 4-2 to win the title. “RIP Tony, man!!” James tweeted. “The op is awesome but the greatest dude! Loved when I ran around the field to warm up and he was in…
Read MoreLongtime NBA referee Tony Brown dies at 55
Longtime NBA referee Tony Brown has passed away at the age of 55 from pancreatic cancer, Chris Hines Yahoo Sports! reported on Thursday. Brown served 10 seasons as a referee in the NBA, and became one of the most recognizable faces on the court. During his career, he made 1,110 regular season games and 35 playoff games, as well as the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. “Tony Brown has been one of the most accomplished referees in the NBA and an inspiration to his teammates,” said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. After…
Read MoreDak Prescott responds to the death of the Mississippi footballer
Cowboys quarterback Duck Prescott reaction to death Mississippi Soccer player Sam Westmoreland on Thursday. The Dallas star played for Mississippi from 2011 to 2015 and sends his condolences to his former team and school. “My condolences to his family and the Mississippi State Program,” said Prescott. via Jury Epstein from Hey ho! Sports. “Something sad. Anytime life goes away, it’s a sad moment, especially in such a small life. Free man. The message to the team is to close arms and understand that we must love each other. We never…
Read MoreChris Cooley won’t attend his Great Leaders Gala
The latest controversy surrounding leaders Co-owner Dan Snyder has extended to the franchise festivities, it seems. On Sunday, the team plans to honor 10 of its greatest players of all-time, but one says he doesn’t want to do anything. Chris Cooley is one of the 10 former players added to the team’s 90 greatest players list in honor of the franchise’s 90th anniversary, but says he doesn’t want to go to the party on Sunday. He said, “I very much appreciate upvoting my membership, and I very much value my…
Read MoreSam Westmoreland: Mississippi State Soccer mourns the death of OL
Mississippi Head coach Mike Leitch announced, Wednesday, the death of new soccer player Sam Westmoreland. The cause of the attacker’s death is unknown at this time. but, Mississippi noticed They are working with the Oktibbeha County Mayor’s Office, Oktibbeha County Coroner’s Office, the MSU Department of Student Affairs and the MSU Department of Athletics to find out more about the incident. No information will be released regarding Westmoreland’s death until the assessment is made. “The Mississippi State Athletics family is saddened by the untimely death of Sam Westmoreland, a freshman…
Read MoreCollege wrestlers fought a fierce bear attack twice in Wyoming
Two college wrestlers were injured during a grizzly bear attack in the Wyoming National Forest on Saturday. Brady Lowry and Kendall Cummings, fellow wrestlers from Northwest College in Cody, and yo help each other survive two surprise bear attacks in Shoshone National Forest. They were searching for fallen horns with two other teammates when a bear attacked them. Laurie was attacked first, with a broken arm and puncture wounds. Cummings came to his friend’s aid by yelling, kicking, and hitting the bear, along with pulling his fur to get him…
Read MoreHornets player unconscious, traffic blocked before DWI arrest, says report
Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Police said Wednesday that James Bucknight was unconscious and obstructed traffic prior to his arrest. ESPN. The Hornets The guard was arrested Sunday morning on suspicion of drunk driving, and police released more details Wednesday. According to ESPN, police received reports of a person unconscious in his car in a parking lot, obstructing traffic. The 22-year-old was reportedly driving and driving the car, according to the police report, with a gun in his hands. Then authorities spent nearly an hour trying to wake Bucknight after setting up a…
Read MoreNick Saban addresses Jermaine Burton’s alleged Tennessee fan
In the wake of AlabamaAfter Tennessee lost to Tennessee, a video circulated from TikTok showing what appeared to be Crimson Tide wide receiver Jermaine Burton hitting a Volunteer fan as fans stormed the field Saturday night at Neyland Stadium. On Wednesday, Alabama coach Nick Saban issued a statement about the situation. “We are aware of the situation with Jermaine Burton when he was leaving the field on Saturday,” Saban said via BamaCentral. “We are currently working to gather more information.” Volleyball fans flocked to the field after Tennessee ousted rival…
Read MoreRoger Goodell provides an update on Deshaun Watson’s comment
Editor’s note: This story contains accounts of sexual assault. If you or someone you know is a sexual assault survivor, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 4673-656-800-1 or at https://www.rainn.org. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday that the Browns quarterbacks Deshaun Watson He followed the terms of his suspension, but when asked about the lawsuit filed last week, he added that the league is monitoring any information that comes up, in Mike Garavolo of the NFL Network. His comments appear to be in line with the association’s statement via…
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