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Saints’ Superdome to get new name in 2021

NEW ORLEANS (UPI) -- The New Orleans Saints' Superdome will have a new name in 2021. Saints vice president of communications Greg Bensel told Forbes and NOLA.com that Mercedes-Benz won't renew its naming rights to 75,000-seat facility. The company's contract for the stadium name -- the Mercedes-Benz Superdome -- expires in July 2021. "The agreement is not being renewed, based on Mercedes-Benz having other opportunities," Bensel told NOLA.com. "Mercedes-Benz has been an excellent partner for our team, the building and […]

todayMay 20, 2020 7

Sports

Usain Bolt, girlfriend give birth to daughter

KINGSTON, Jamaica (UPI) -- Former Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt is a father after his girlfriend Kasi Bennett gave birth to a baby girl. The couple welcomed their daughter on Sunday. Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced the news Monday on Twitter before Bolt confirmed it on social media. Bennett announced she was pregnant on Jan. 23. The couple had a gender reveal party and March, where Bennett announced she was pregnant with a girl. Bolt reposted congratulatory messages Monday and Tuesday […]

todayMay 19, 2020 20

Football News

NFL considers helmet facemasks with surgical, N95 material

NEW YORK (UPI) -- The NFL is testing prototypes for helmet facemasks, which could include N95 or surgical material, prior to the 2020 season as a way to defend against the coronavirus pandemic. NFL Players Association medical director Thom Mayer spoke about the project during an appearance Monday on The Adam Schefter Podcast. The players union is also working with NFL engineers and sports equipment company Oakley to test the prototypes. "Back in early March, I had suggested that we […]

todayMay 19, 2020 16

Football News

Ten NFL match-ups to watch during the 2020-21 season

Are you ready for some NFL football? That’s a rhetorical question. We all know we’re begging for some football! We still don’t know if the season will kick off as scheduled. Ultimately, football will be back and it can’t come soon enough. Below are our top 10 matchups of the season and must-see TV for NFL fans around the world. 10. Packers at Bears (January 3, Fox) Sure, this Week 17 tilt would be far more entertaining if the Packers […]

todayMay 15, 2020 17

Boxing

Mike Tyson, 53, training for boxing comeback

LAS VEGAS (UPI) -- Mike Tyson is training for a return to boxing at age 53. Tyson spoke about his comeback during an interview with rapper T.I. on Instagram Live. The former world heavyweight boxing champion said he plans to participate in charity boxing matches after he gets back in shape. "I've been hitting the mitts for the last week," Tyson said. "That's been tough, my body is really jacked up and really sore from hitting the mitts. I've been […]

todayMay 3, 2020 18

Football News

Bengals release veteran QB Andy Dalton

CINCINNATI (UPI) -- The Cincinnati Bengals released veteran quarterback Andy Dalton on Thursday after he spent nine seasons with the AFC North franchise. Sources told NFL Network and ESPN that Dalton asked for his release and the Bengals granted his request. The move came a week after the franchise selected former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Dalton, 32, started 13 games last season for the Bengals. He completed 59.5 percent […]

todayApril 30, 2020 5

Hockey News

Chicago Blackhawks fire president, CEO McDonough

CHICAGO (UPI) -- The Chicago Blackhawks parted ways with President and CEO John McDonough, the team announced Monday. McDonough, who was hired by the Blackhawks in 2007, was viewed as an important piece of the franchise's championship-winning teams. Under McDonough, the Blackhawks won Stanley Cups in 2010, 2013 and 2015. Before those titles, the team hadn't won a Stanley Cup since 1961. McDonough came to the Blackhawks after spending 24 years with Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs. "Thirteen years ago, […]

todayApril 28, 2020 13

National

Bronson Rechsteiner, son and nephew of pro wrestlers, heading to Baltimore

(Heartland Newsfeed) -- Despite going undrafted in the NFL Draft, a former Kennesaw State running back will get his opportunity. Bronson Rechsteiner and the Baltimore Ravens reached a free-agent deal shortly after the draft ended Saturday. The 2019 HERO Sports All-American selection from Acworth, Ga. led KSU to two Big South Conference titles, three FCS playoff appearances with four playoff victories. As a result, Kennesaw State became one of the most successful startup programs in college football. The KSU football program […]

todayApril 26, 2020 29

Entertainment

Jackson, Ravens QB, revealed as Madden NFL 21 cover player

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson earned MVP honors as he led the team to their best record in the NFL. As a result of this breakout season, an announcement was made Wednesday, confirming that he will be gracing the cover of the NFL’s prominent video game, Madden NFL 21. Jackson revealed the news on Twitter via the Ravens: https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1252638389045780482 Jackson honors for 2019-20 season In addition to MVP honors, Jackson became a Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro selection. He would […]

todayApril 22, 2020 3

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