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Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera has torn his ACL. Manager Joe Girardi says Rivera tore his right ligament, in a move that could end his career.
Rivera, 42, was carried off the field when the injury occurred in the middle of shagging flyballs before a game against the Kansas City Royals.
Former NFL star Junior Seau has reportedly died.
KGTV is reporting that Junior Seau committed suicide.
The North County Times reports that Seau died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest.
TMZ reports that police are investigating a possible shooting at an Oceanside, CA home where Seau was residing.
Neighbors report that they heard gunshots from Seau’s home, and local TV stations report a large police presence at the home.
Seau was a ten-time All-Pro and 12-time Pro Bowl selection. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in 1990. He also played for the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots.
Current And Former NFL Players Respond To Death Of Junior Seau
GOD I PRAY this is wrong but I am hearing R Friend Junior Seau was killed/shot at his Hm in California
— Bernie Kosar (@BernieKosarQB) May 2, 2012
My prayers and condolences to the family of one of the NFL’s greatest linebackers to ever play the game.. Junior Seau.. R.I.P
— Chad Ochocinco (@ochocinco) May 2, 2012
R.I.P Junior Seau !! This ish is real!!
— Hugh Douglas (@Bighugh53) May 2, 2012
The ex-husband of the Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader Sarah Jones accused of sex with a student while she was a teacher has doubts about her innocence.
In an interview with Inside Edition, Nathan Wilburn says rumors of the affair contributed to the quick end to his marriage.
“Of course I don’t want my wife to be guilty of having sexual relations with a young boy,” Wilburn said, but continued: “I go back and forth every day as far as whether I feel it’s true or not true.”
Jones has said she is innocent of the charges. Her trial is set to begin on June 27, along with her mother who is accused of tampering with evidence.
A brawl broke out at Yankee Stadium when rowdy fans started making a fuss with a woman wearing Boston Red Sox gear. First a beer was spilled on her head, then she was kicked in the face and fell down in the stands. Watch (the fight begins in earnest at 1:18):
(via Deadspin)
Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson is older than the competition but isn’t letting that get in the way of a comeback at the London 2012 games.
Recovering from a skiing injury, Johnson is trying to capture the magic of her medal win in Beijing in 2008. Speaking to the L.A. Times, Johnson explains, “There are a lot of girls out there, a lot of younger girls and it’s a lot harder. I have good days and bad days.”
The 20 year old Johnson says she’ll be happy with working towards team gold, instead of an individual victory.
Her coach Liang Chow is skeptical, noting that there are more talented, younger gymnasts than available slots on Team USA.
Pilar Sanders has been arrested for an attack on her husband, former NFL star Deion Sanders.
TMZ reports that Sanders has been charged with “assault family violence” in Colin County, Texas. Deion Sanders claims that Pilar and a friend jumped him, and the attack was witnessed by two of his sons.
Deion and Pilar are reportedly in the middle of a divorce.
The owner of the New York Giants says the NFL could eliminate kickoffs in the near future.
Speaking to Pro Football Talk, Giants owner John Mara claims that the recent modification of the kickoff spot cut down on injuries to the degree where owners have discussed “whether we should eliminate” kickoffs altogether.
The recent rules change, moving kickoffs up to the 35 yard line, resulted in more touchbacks and less concussions — the result the league was looking for.
Mara says the league is unsure what it would replace the kickoff with.
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