“We’re looking into an issue of natural gas, but the investigation is ongoing,” Kent Greene, director of fire services and emergency management, told reporters. One other person, described as a friend of Caleb Farley, was injured in the explosion, Greene said. Fire officials found him leaving the premises when they arrived, and his injuries were… Continue reading Father of Tennessee Titans player Caleb Farley killed in N.C. house explosion
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Liberty University freshman football player Tajh Boyd dies
Liberty University is mourning the death of Tajh Boyd, a 19-year-old freshman offensive lineman on the football team. The Christian university in Virginia said on Sunday that Boyd died only weeks before the season is set to begin on Sept. 2. No details or cause of death has been released. “We thank God for bringing… Continue reading Liberty University freshman football player Tajh Boyd dies
Philadelphia Eagles player found not guilty of rape and kidnapping
An Ohio grand jury found Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Joshua Sills not guilty of charges of rape and kidnapping, officials said. The 25-year-old was indicted just days before the Super Bowl this year on one count of rape in the first degree and another count of kidnapping in the first degree, stemming from a Dec. 5, 2019, incident… Continue reading Philadelphia Eagles player found not guilty of rape and kidnapping
Ex-Northwestern football player says racist ‘Cinco de Mayo’ symbol was shaved on his head
A Latino ex-football player alleges he was just 17 when upperclassmen on Northwestern University’s team shaved a racist symbol for Cinco de Mayo on the back of his head while the other members watched. “It’s hard to understand why someone would use that symbol Cinco de Mayo. I’ve not seen a football game in over… Continue reading Ex-Northwestern football player says racist ‘Cinco de Mayo’ symbol was shaved on his head
Brazil, and star player Marta, leave Women’s World Cup after draw with Jamaica
Brazil failed to advance out of the group stage for the first time since 1995, and Marta couldn’t capitalize on the chance to become the first player, woman or man, to score in six World Cups. But her pending retirement means neither that, nor a Women’s World Cup title, will be a part of her… Continue reading Brazil, and star player Marta, leave Women’s World Cup after draw with Jamaica