Syracuse Crunch forward Maxim Groshev was suspended 10 games Friday by the American Hockey League for using what the AHL termed “racially insensitive language” toward an opponent. The game in question occurred Saturday against Rochester. Maxim Groshev plays against the Nashville Predators during the second period of a preseason NHL hockey game Sept. 28, 2024, … Read more
LOS ANGELES — There was a question lobbed at Tom Thibodeau in a rather dour postgame news conference Thursday night that I assume had the coach silently seething. “Going down the homestretch, any thought to pull some guys off, rest some guys?” the reporter asked after the Knicks were pounded in overtime by the Lakers. … Read more
Michael Gallup’s NFL retirement might not be lasting all that long after all. Gallup, who retired before the 2024 NFL season, plans on making a comeback in the league, NFL Network reported Friday. Last April, the wide receiver signed with the Raiders on a one-year contract with the intentions of competing for the third wideout … Read more
Even luxury carriers aren’t safe from bad airplane behavior. A Singapore Airlines passenger sparked an etiquette debate online after allegedly exposing his bare feet to fellow flyers — even touching his seatmate’s chair with them. “Why did I have to put be next to this heathen?” declared the tootsie troll’s furious fellow flyer in a … Read more
The Raiders have their new quarterback. Las Vegas is acquiring quarterback Geno Smith for a 2025 third-round draft pick to reunite him with former Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, according to multiple reports. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) scrambles away from Los Angeles Rams linebacker Byron Young (0) and throws for a touchdown in … Read more
The Justice Department on Friday dropped a proposal to force Alphabet’s Google to sell its investments in artificial intelligence companies, including OpenAI competitor Anthropic, to boost competition in online search. The DOJ and a coalition of 38 state attorneys general still seek a court order requiring Google to sell its Chrome browser and take other measures aimed at addressing what a judge said … Read more
The Rangers continue to reshape their defense. Urho Vaakanainen signed a two-year contract extension with the Blueshirts, the team announced Friday ahead of the trade deadline. Urho Vaakanainen #18 of the New York Rangers skates with the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs. NHLI via Getty Images The deal carries an average annual value of … Read more
PORT ST. LUCIE — The New York baseball organization known for pitching has another really good arm coming. But we’re going to have to wait. The Mets love flame-throwing Brandon Sproat — out of aptly named Pace High in Florida’s panhandle — so much that they drafted him high twice, and scouts see a rotation … Read more
Blake Lively has made a simple appearance. The actress, 37, attended the world premiere of her upcoming movie “Another Simple Favor,” at South by Southwest Film & TV Festival in Austin, Texas amid her ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni. Lively starred in the first thriller/comedy “A Simple Favor” seven years ago with Anna Kendrick. … Read more
On the cusp of losing one outside linebacker, the Giants kept some cost-effective help. The Giants re-signed exclusive rights free agent Tomon Fox on Friday to a standard one-year minimum-salary contract (no guaranteed money). Fox has played in 28 games over three seasons, totaling 207 defensive snaps and 205 special teams in 11 games last … Read more